This week's astrology: Assembling the broken pieces
Astrological update for the week of May 25 - June 1, 2026
Dear friends,
We have had quite a few months with intense concentrations of planets in one sign (stelliums/stellia), but now the planets are beginning to spread out into different signs. This reflects a diffusion of planetary intensity and a broader view which should help our lives to feel stabilized and more grounded. With a bigger perspective aided by a diverse collection of planetary advisors, it becomes easier to see the way forward if we have been diverted by recent astrological intensity.
This week the Sun and Mercury are in Gemini along with Uranus, awakening the mind and illuminating conversations with greater awareness. Mars is in Taurus, the only planet in an earth sign, facilitating the grounding if we become too frazzled. Venus and Jupiter, the two benefics (bestowers of grace and good fortune) are in watery Cancer to facilitate heart-opening and familial relationships (both origin families and chosen ones). And, of course, Saturn and Neptune are still in Aries where both ill-advised and seemingly effective efforts will run into roadblocks.
The Moon is in the second quarter of the lunar phase, edging towards the upcoming Sagittarius Full Moon on May 31 - a time for learning and expanding our perspective and wisdom. This will help us to recover any pieces of our lives which may have broken over the intensity of the past few months. I am hoping and praying that this expands to the global situation as well.
Here are the major energies this week:
Mars square Pluto and Sun trine Pluto May 26. I don’t usually bring up Mars in the introduction with The Big Events, but when Mars interacts with Pluto it can be a big deal. Mars represents our personal will, including our desires and needs - Pluto imposes the Universal Will upon us, is how I think of it, and it’s the one time that we sometimes need to let the flow of fate unfold. So when these two planets interact in a stressful way early this week, we will want to pay attention.
The Moon will be in peace-loving Libra at this time which could make it tempting to ignore any potential land mines. Usually though it is better to confront small land mines before they get any bigger, and fortunately a harmonious Sun/Pluto trine will soften the blow and smooth the way to enlightenment. ☀️
Ceres enters Gemini May 28. Ceres enters Gemini, bringing its focus on self-care and wellness into the realm of thinking and communication which fits in very nicely into the story told above! Over the next few weeks it might be useful to tend carefully to the thought patterns and information you take in to be sure they are feeding the soul as well as the mind.
And now … on to the forecast for this week.
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Dates and times are for the Eastern time zone, here is a time zone converter to adjust for your locality.) You can download the transit details with the degrees here.
Monday May 25. The week begins with the Moon in Virgo for just a few hours before moving into Libra in the late morning EDT. The Libra Moon encourages us to find balance wherever we can, and this is made easier on Monday with planetary energies that support this effort. Surrounding ourselves with things we find beautiful will feed the soul over the next couple of days. Meanwhile a choice may be required which could change the course of our destiny - watch for clues or a message from the past that is ready to be resolved.
The intense Mars/Pluto aspect is building today and culminates at midnight EDT, so just be aware of potential emotional or energetic volcanoes that may need to be addressed (re-read the introductory paragraphs if necessary). (Moon trine Ceres 7:50 am, Moon enters Libra 10:34 am, trine Uranus 1:48 pm, Sun square North Node 4:47 pm, Moon opposite Neptune 6:05 pm, trine Sun 7:41 pm, trine Pluto 8:56 pm.)
Tuesday May 26. The intensity of the Mars/Pluto energies will linger into Tuesday but as reported above, they will be softened by an empowering and enlightening aspect from the Sun. Still, relationships and interactions with others could be somewhat problematic in the morning EDT, but any friction should ease by noon. (Mars square Pluto 12:02 am, Moon square Venus 3:08 am, opposite Saturn 9:11 am, Sun trine Pluto 11:52 am.)
Wednesday May 27. The power of Pluto to create and transform lingers into Wednesday and maybe even Thursday, but some tension in our relationships could remain Wednesday morning. The Libra Moon encourages us to find balance though, even in the midst of conflict. Or maybe especially then. When the Moon enters Scorpio in the evening EDT feelings may intensify, so if we can find balance before then it will help us to maintain our center. (Moon trine Mercury 2:10 am, square Jupiter 7:32 am, opposite Chiron 6:52 pm, Moon enters Scorpio 8:52 pm.)
Thursday May 28. Under the Scorpio Moon, feelings are intensified and the power of emotions rule. Ruled by Mars, the Scorpio Moon bestows the courage to face more difficult situations, and the Scorpio Moon faces off against both Pluto and Mars on Thursday morning. This could make for some storm clouds, especially since relationships are already under tension on Thursday and Friday (Venus square Saturn), but any time we have Pluto there is the opportunity for deep metamorphosis. (Moon square Pluto 7:34 am, opposite Mars 11:15 am, Ceres enters Gemini 7:48 pm,, Moon trine Venus 8:25 pm, Venus square Saturn 11:02 pm.)
Friday May 29. As Thursday’s storm clouds begin to clear, the Scorpionic intensity begins to strengthen rather than wound. A favorable Jupiter transit in the evening softens the hard edges even more and resolution of any lingering problems becomes easier. (Moon trine Jupiter 8:04 pm.)
Saturday May 30 and Sunday May 31. With the Moon entering broadminded and adventurous Sagittarius, the mood is likely to lift and assist in the reassembling of any pieces that were broken under the vision of Mars and Pluto over the past few days. Energies for Sunday’s Full Moon are building throughout the day on Saturday so we can expect to experience greater expansion of our ideas and dreams over the weekend.
This Full Moon is called a “Blue Moon” because it’s the second one in May, but there’s no magical meaning really, it’s kind of a calendrical accident. Jupiter rules the Moon, granting wishes and encouraging us to expand our mind, while Saturn harmonizes in a trine to the Moon for greater stability and solid integration. There is the potential, though, that we will face some kind of crossroads between our beliefs and our current reality, and if this occurs it should not be ignored. Old wounds can be healed and dissolved in this Full Moon.
(Saturday: Moon enters Sagittarius 8:44 am, opposite Ceres 10:03 am, opposite Uranus 12:44 pm, square North Node 4:31 pm, trine Neptune 4:52 pm, sextile Pluto 7:34 pm. Sunday: Full Moon (Moon opposite Sun) 4:45 am, Moon trine Saturn 9:21 am, Mercury sextile Chiron 8:32 pm.)
Next Monday morning Mercury will enter Cancer so be prepared for an emotional revelation. ☀️
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So great to find you.…. We moved from Chapel hill in 2017 down to Southport but thinking seriously now about moving to France after the election... You gave me some of my best readings… thank you lynn… from one Libra to another (but my moon is 29th degree of Cancer) …
Feels very relevant for the current situation both personally and collectively.