2026 May horoscopes

May starts off with a full “flower moon” on the 1st, at 11 degrees Scorpio on May 1st. For those that celebrate, it is also Beltane, an ancient sabbath marking the arrival of summer. The new moon is conjunct Algol, a behenian fixed star often used in astrological magic for protection from curses. On May 16th, another cusp new moon happening at the end of Taurus, mingling the energy of the next house. It’s giving portal. It’s giving quantum leap energy. Happening in the bounds of Saturn, the new moon is bringing in something that is not without obligation or exchange. This new moon will conjunct Mercury in the last degrees of Taurus, but also conjunct Uranus in Gemini meaning we could all have sudden insights around the theme of this new moon.

Aries

The 2026 Scorpio full moon activates your 8th house, applying to trine Jupiter, bringing you luck from home or family. With planetary ruler Mars in your 1st house until May 18th, you’ve got increased focus and energy, but watch out for impulsive actions. You’re also at increased risk for accidents with Mars in the house of body and identity. This full moon may stir up increased opportunity around shared resources or family bonds. The May 16th Taurus new moon begins a new financial chapter, but unexpected shifts require caution. It may be helpful to remember that career pressures mirror collective uncertainty more than your inability. You may even find yourself in talks with organizations that have the resources and network to help you achieve your hopes and dreams.

Taurus

The full moon highlights your 7th house, illuminating relationship dynamics and supportive growth. It will apply to trine Jupiter in the 3rd house, bringing opportunity from writing, siblings, and even local travel. The 2026 Taurus new moon in your 1st house signals a personal reset that may be bold and unusual. The new moon is in an out-of-sign conjunction with Uranus, ruler of your 10th house, meaning there is a real-world situational shift on the way that involves assets and resources. Even during the worst job market in years, this could signal a sudden turnaround regarding a financial matter or unexpected career update. When Mars enters Taurus on May 18th you appear to have more energy and drive for this mission. 

Gemini

The 2026 Scorpio full moon energizes the 6th house of daily routines, health, and pets, applying to trine Jupiter in the 2nd. This is the appreciation of an established daily routine that allows you to pursue a financial goal or realize how your well-being has increased after welcoming a new pet. A health breakthrough is also possible at this time. The Taurus new moon is occurring in the 12th house, in an out-of-sign conjunction with Uranus, your 9th house planetary ruler. This signals the possibility of dreams or intuition leading to a renewal of higher values or education. You may dream of traveling overseas or have an instinct to do this.

Cancer

The full flower moon occurs in the 5th house, bringing luck from Jupiter in the 1st house of identity and body. May 1st is likely to be a romantic and creative time, perhaps even bringing news of a pregnancy or creative project. On May 16th, the Taurus new moon in the 11th house connects with Uranus in an out-of-sign conjunction, signaling new movements towards long-held hopes and dreams or discovering new social networks. In order for this to happen, there may be an environmental shift where an old social network is left behind and you feel somewhat isolated before a new social identity forms. These new groups could possibly be experts income made from investing, shared resources, or comes from royalties. 

Leo

The 2026 Scorpio full moon lights up your 4th house, applying to trine Jupiter in the 12th. There is a home and family issue that appears to be coming to an end, bringing in an opportunity for rest. You’ll feel lucky at home, although you may be thinking of international business matters or travel until Mars leaves Aries. Shortly after the career focused Taurus new moon occurs on May 16th, Mars also enters towards your 10th house on the 18th, really emphasizing a career matter or your public image. You may get extra attention related to some unusual views or statements. An out-of-sign conjunction with Uranus signals that a career shift and new partnerships could be disruptive or unusual. It is a good time to look for recruiters, agents, or other partners that can assist you in your field.

Virgo

The 2026 Scorpio full moon is occurring in the 3rd house, applying to trine Jupiter in the 11th house. Luck appears from a larger social group or organizations, especially those related to your neighborhood, writing, or those of which you are just an online member. Mars in Aries until the 18th may have required more focus on your investments or shared resources than you would have liked but things simmer down around the 18th, the red planet enters into Taurus. The new moon taking place on May 16th occurs in the 9th house, conjuncting Mercury, brings sudden ideas around international matters or higher education, likely related to career. This new moon could be specifically supportive of a career in health or healing, particularly for those seeking to expand their knowledge in holistic practices or pursue opportunities in healthcare education. 

Libra

The flower full moon illuminates your 2nd house of earned income and resources, trining Jupiter in the 10th house. This will bring in good fortune from career or public image. It seems your efforts in this area will be highlighted in some way through a raise or possibly just increased savings. The May 16th Taurus new moon starts a new chapter in the 8th house, conjuncting Uranus in Gemini. It looks as if investments, inheritance, death, divorce, or another 8th house event is likely to shift your circumstances to children or creative projects, that could involve international travel.

Scorpio

The 2026 Scorpio full moon brings an identity or body image issue to a head, with fortunate Jupiter supporting from the 9th house of religion and higher education among other things. This appears to be quite an existential and philosophical full moon. However, the Taurus new moon on May 16th occurs in the 7th house, conjuncting Mercury and bringing tangible shifts in the world around your marriage or other committed romantic or business partnerships. You may have sudden ideas around your health or the health of a family member that this partnership highlights in some way. Others may mirror both your healing and your evolution at this time.

Sagittarius

The Scorpio full moon brings a period of rest, in supportive aspect with Jupiter in the 8th. Investigation of occult matters, or investments are fruitful around this time. The Taurus new moon on May 16th will renew a focus on health or new routines, perhaps even writing about or documenting a health or routine related topic. This development could also bring shifts in your environment that attract unusual partnerships as the new moon is right on the cusp of the seventh house of marriage, open enemies, and business partners. While not the most exciting new moon, it will be good preparation for some of the busier lunations that will occur this year. 

Capricorn

The May 1st Scorpio full moon is occurring in the 11th house bringing in Jupiter’s fortune from the 7th. Partnerships of all kinds have been the focus of Jupiter’s stay in Cancer for you. It would appear a social organization is moving you towards new partnerships or bringing new developments within those that have already been established. While Mars will continue to bring some layer of calamity within your house of home and family, things should calm down around the 18th when the warrior planet moves into your 5th house of fun and recreation, among other things. This new moon in Taurus will also begin a 5th house endeavor, like a creative project, romance, or even thoughts around children, whether you have them or not. It may be a project that depends heavily on home or family. 

Aquarius

The 2026 Scorpio full moon occurring in the 10th house culminates in a difficult or restrictive career matter coming to an end. This is somehow related to Saturn’s ever-lessening grip on your 2nd house of resources and income as it has now seems to have officially moved through the first decan, or 10 degrees of Aries, firmly in your 3rd house and well past the influence of Neptune (whose mystic powers seemed to further diffuse and obfuscate consistent effort to make money less of an issue). It seems no matter how hard you’ve tried, Aquarius sun and risings have not seen the type of career development so common in years previous. If you’ve been doing the work on shifting to a more stable and sustainable version of your career, you’re likely to start seeing the payback soon. The Taurus new moon in the 4th house on May 16th finds you thinking about a new home project or family venture. Although it may seem to be an effortless win for the amount of effort or income you’d put in, I’d create a budget or a plan to examine the potential pitfalls to execution. There could be some potential for neighbors or friends to be obstacles to its completion. 

Pisces

The Scorpio full moon on May 1st is occurring in the 9th house, offering growth through learning or travel. In a supportive aspect to Jupiter, this full moon sparks new creativity or time with children or a romantic interest. You will have to be a little careful with spending for the 1st half of May as Mars is in the 2nd, but come May 18th, shortly after the new moon, money issues seem to have abated somewhat. On May 16th, the Taurus new moon activates your 3rd house. You may be thinking about starting a new project that involves writing, coding, or networking locally. Perhaps all 3. This is the new app idea that sparks an interest in attending local coding meetups or writers’ workshops. Alternatively, you may embark on an unexpected collaboration with neighbors or siblings.