by Amelia G. Paho,
Contributing writer, In5D.vip
This Week In Astrology May 12th to May 18th, 2025 – Grounded Expansion
May 12 Moon in Virgo
The week begins with the Moon in Virgo, grounding you in practical, detail-oriented energy. This placement encourages you to refine your routines and bring clarity to your spiritual practices. It’s an ideal day to organize your space or set goals—create a vision board or meditate on precision. Use this energy to lay a solid foundation for the week’s expansive potential.
May 14 Moon Enters Libra
On May 14, the Moon shifts into Libra, bringing a focus on balance, harmony, and relationships. This airy transit inspires you to connect with others and align your inner world with outer peace. It’s a perfect day for a partnership ritual—light two candles to symbolize unity and reflect on how your connections support your growth. Seek equilibrium as you expand your emotional landscape.
May 15 Sun Trine Pluto Retrograde
The Sun in Taurus forms a powerful trine with Pluto retrograde in Aquarius on May 15, harmonizing stability with transformation. This transit empowers you to align your personal strength with deep, evolutionary shifts. It’s a day to reclaim your power—meditate on your resilience or take bold steps toward a long-term vision. This energy supports grounded expansion through inner and outer alignment.
May 17 Moon Enters Scorpio
The Moon enters Scorpio on May 17, deepening your emotional intensity and intuition. This watery placement urges you to dive into your inner depths and embrace vulnerability as a strength. It’s a potent day for shadow work—journal about hidden fears or perform a cleansing ritual with water to release stagnation. This energy amplifies your spiritual expansion through transformation.
May 18 Mercury Sextile Venus
Mercury in Taurus forms a harmonious sextile with Venus in Cancer on May 18, blending practical communication with emotional depth. This transit enhances your ability to express feelings and strengthen bonds. Spiritually, it’s a day to share your insights or write affirmations of love and abundance. Use this gentle alignment to ground your expansion in heartfelt connection.
Retrograde Influences
Pluto retrograde in Aquarius (began April 30) continues, encouraging you to transform outdated beliefs and power structures. No other major planets are retrograde this week, providing a clear, forward-moving energy to anchor the Sun trine Pluto’s transformative potential. Use this time to integrate deep shifts into your daily life with intention and focus.
Zodiac Sign Impacts
Here’s how this week’s transits influence each zodiac sign, offering pathways to grounded expansion and spiritual alignment.
Aries: The Sun trine Pluto on May 15 empowers finances. The Moon in Scorpio on May 17 deepens transformation. This week urges you to expand through practical steps and inner strength. Take charge with purpose.
Taurus: The Sun in your sign trines Pluto on May 15, boosting personal power. Mercury sextile Venus on May 18 enhances self-expression. This week invites you to expand your identity with grounded confidence. Shine steadily.
Gemini: The Moon in Virgo on May 12 sharpens your mind. Mercury sextile Venus on May 18 boosts communication. This week encourages you to expand through clarity and connection. Share your ideas with intention.
Cancer: Mercury sextile Venus in your sign on May 18 deepens love. The Moon in Scorpio on May 17 enhances intuition. This week fosters expansion through emotional bonds—nurture with purpose.
Leo: The Sun trine Pluto on May 15 empowers career. The Moon in your sign earlier (May 8) lingers in spirit. This week inspires you to expand your leadership with grounded action. Step forward boldly.
Virgo: The Moon in your sign on May 12 refines your path. Mercury sextile Venus on May 18 balances practicality and love. This week supports expansion through wisdom and care. Organize your growth.
Libra: The Moon in your sign on May 14 brings harmony. Mercury sextile Venus on May 18 deepens relationships. This week invites you to expand through balance and connection. Align with grace.
Scorpio: The Moon in your sign on May 17 intensifies transformation. The Sun trine Pluto on May 15 empowers partnerships. This week offers grounded expansion through depth—release and rise.
Sagittarius: The Sun trine Pluto on May 15 boosts routines. The Moon in Scorpio on May 17 fuels passion. This week urges you to expand your horizons with practical steps. Pursue growth with focus.
Capricorn: Mercury sextile Venus on May 18 steadies creativity. The Sun trine Pluto on May 15 empowers expression. This week invites you to expand through intention and stability. Build with vision.
Aquarius: Pluto retrograde trines the Sun on May 15, deepening evolution. The Moon in Libra on May 14 inspires vision. This week encourages you to expand through innovative balance. Reflect and realign.
Pisces: The Moon in Scorpio on May 17 heightens intuition. Mercury sextile Venus on May 18 boosts communication. This week fosters expansion through emotional wisdom—flow with purpose.
Lunar Phases and Rituals
The Moon is waning gibbous this week, following the Full Moon in Scorpio on May 7, encouraging integration and release. On May 12, with the Moon in Virgo, perform a grounding ritual—bury a stone in soil with an intention for stability. On May 17, with the Moon in Scorpio, cleanse with a saltwater bath, visualizing emotional clarity as you soak.
Numerology Tie-In
May 12, 2025, reduces to 8 (5+1+2+2+0+2+5 = 17, 1+7 = 8; or 2025 = 9, May = 5, 12 = 1+2 = 3, total = 9+5+3 = 17, 1+7 = 8). The number 8 resonates with power, abundance, and grounded expansion, aligning with the week’s theme. This energy supports building strength and manifesting growth.
Crystals for the Week
On May 12, use tiger’s eye with the Virgo Moon for clarity and grounding. On May 15, work with black tourmaline during Sun trine Pluto to anchor transformation. On May 17, carry labradorite with the Scorpio Moon to enhance intuition. On May 18, use rose quartz with Mercury sextile Venus for love and balance.
Tarot Card of the Week
The Chariot card reflects this week’s vibe, symbolizing determination and grounded progress, especially with Sun trine Pluto on May 15. It urges you to steer your path with focus and strength. Meditate on this card by visualizing yourself driving a chariot, balancing power and direction toward expansion.
Cosmic Connection to Current Events
The Sun trine Pluto on May 15 may inspire global shifts in sustainability or leadership. Mercury sextile Venus on May 18 could foster diplomatic or creative collaborations. These transits encourage collective grounded expansion, mirroring your journey.
Meditation Focus for the Week
On May 12, meditate on clarity with the Virgo Moon, picturing a clear stream washing away clutter. On May 15, focus on power during Sun trine Pluto, visualizing a golden light strengthening your core as you expand.
Weekly Takeaway
This week merges stability with transformative growth, urging you to expand your potential through intention and balance. From the Virgo Moon to the Sun trine Pluto, embrace these energies to ground your dreams and step confidently into your future.
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About the author: Amelia G. Paho is a passionate explorer of astrology, metaphysical mysteries, consciousness, and personal transformation. Her spiritual awakening was profoundly influenced by a 2009 In5D video, 2012: The Online Movie, which opened her eyes to new perspectives on the universe and the nature of existence. Since then, she has delved into ancient wisdom, cosmic phenomena, and the interconnectedness of all things. Her writings reflect a deep sense of wonder and discovery, inspiring others on their own journeys of self-awareness and enlightenment. When she’s not immersed in research, she enjoys meditative practices, nature’s tranquility, and thought-provoking discussions about life’s deeper mysteries.
