May 2025 Cosmic Weather Report - Jupiter & RahuKetu on the Move + Super Lucky April 30!

May 2025 Vedic Astrology Forecast All Signs

Welcome to your  Vedic Astrology predictions for May 2025 and what you can expect from the major energy shifts we’ll experience as Jupiter and the Lunar Nodes, Rahu and Ketu, all change signs.  Jupiter begins a new one year cycle for all zodiac signs and the new karmic axis of Rahu and Ketu begins a new 18 month cycle for all signs.. Also, just a brief mention of April 30, the super lucky day Akshaya Tritiya. Plus, exalted Venus supports  love,  relationships, creativity and charisma.

Happy birthday to May Aries and Taurus Sun signs!
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Although April 30 isn’t technically May, it’s a super auspicious day that sees both the Sun and Moon in their exaltation signs of Aries and Taurus respectively. This lucky day sets the tone for May 2025 to bring a much needed relief after March eclipses and April’s complicated alignment of Sun, Mercury, Venus, Saturn, and Rahu in Pisces.

I’m Anastasia and welcome to your practical down-to-earth Vedic Sidereal Astrology guidance to navigate the cosmic currents and surf the planetary wavelengths.

Up first, Key Dates for May 2025. Then we’ll take a look at what exalted Venus means for your love life, plus the major shifts for Jupiter, RahuKetu, a 3-planet Gandanta and debilitated Mars. As always, this is a collective reading and the astrology described will affect you according to your individual chart. Take what aligns and leave the rest behind. And Now your May Sidereal Vedic Astrology forecast.

May 2025 Astrologically Important Dates

●     April 30, Akshaya Tritiya. This auspicious day happens once a year when both Sun and Moon are exalted at the same time. This is a lucky day for starting new ventures, making donations, spiritual practices, and possibly financial investments if that’s part of your lifestyle and supported by your personal chart.

●     May 7, Mercury moves to Aries

●     May 15 Sun moves to Taurus.

●     May 15 Jupiter moves to Gemini Starting a new one year cycle for all zodiac signs.

●     May 18-May 23 Mercury goes combust in Aries.  Gemini and Virgo Rising–take care of your health and get plenty of rest. Mercury combust in a fire sign can cause burn out. Mercury remains combust until June, but by May 24 it transits to earth sign, Taurus so the burnout factor isn’t as severe.

●     May 19 - May 31, The lunar nodes, Rahu & Ketu shift to Aquarius and Leo. All  zodiac signs start a new karmic axis for the next 18 months.

●      May 24 Mercury goes into Taurus Where it's happier and more steady than in Aries, However it's still combust until June.

●     May 31-June 1. 3-planet pileup in the Gandanta Zone. Avoid big decisions or launching long term ventures on May 31 and June 1.

All Planets Direct

First up: In May, All planets are direct. After the long Venus and Mercury retrogrades last month, May brings forward momentum. It's time to move on from the past and look ahead to the future. Depending on your personal chart, the forward momentum of having all planets direct can be an excellent time for starting new ventures. Taurus and Libra rising may be especially motivated now that your lagna lord, Venus,  is direct. Gemini and Virgo will also feel support for releasing the past and moving ahead.

Venus

Venus the planet of love and beauty continues in its exaltation sign of Pisces right up until May 30. Taurus and Libra rising enjoy the benefits of having your Lagna Lord exalted and direct as Venus’ lengthy retrograde has ended. Exalted Venus enhances your charisma and your ability to magnetize good fortune, this is felt most by Taurus and Libra, but all zodiac signs will experience benefits when it comes to love and beauty.

The Parivartana yoga we've been experiencing with Venus and  Jupiter exchanging  signs ends on May 15. Sagittarius may feel a slight letdown. Pisces continues to enjoy the benefit of Venus exalted in your sign.

For all Zodiac signs, Venus both exalted and direct supports your relationships and maybe your love life if you’re single and looking for a partner. If the Venus retrograde supported reflection on past loves or past relationship lessons, Venus direct offers us cosmic support to move forward into new relationships and new ways of relating to people. Venus is conjunct both Saturn and Rahu for most of May, so even though we have cosmic support for finding or starting a new relationship, take things slowly if you’re looking for a long-term partner. Rahu cautions you to make sure any new love interest is who they say they are, and Saturn wants you to think about whether or not it’s a good fit for the long haul. Both these planets are friendly to Venus, so offer relationship support in their own ways.

Venus goes into Gandanta from May 27 to June 3, so avoid big relationship decisions during the Venus Gandanta.

4 planets in Pisces

Pisces continues to see a lot of action with Mercury, Venus, Saturn, and Rahu all conjunct in your sign until May 6, when Mercury moves into Aries. Toward the end of May, Rahu moves into Aquarius which is a major energetic shift. Although this 4-planet alignment isn’t as extreme as April’s 5-planet alignment, there’s still a good bit of planetary complexity during the first part of May. It continues to affect Pisces the strongest, but Aries also gets affected by having your H12 super activated. Pisces and Aries Moon signs will be feeling the effects of Saturn’s Sadhesati cycle, as well. If you’re finding that you need help dealing with Sadhesati, book a personal reading.

Triple Gandanta

Moon, Mars, and Venus are all in the Gandanta Zone on May 31 and June 1. Moon goes into Gandanta 3-4 times every month, so that’s not a big deal, but having 3 planets in Gandanta all on the same day is a lot. Aries, Taurus, Cancer, Libra, and Scorpio will be most affected, but all Zodiac signs should avoid making big decisions or starting new ventures on May 31 and June 1. Gandanta isn’t a big huge deal, but it’s something to be aware of if you’ve got a big decision, or an important new project. It’s better to wait until the Gandanta passes.

Mars

Now let’s have a look at Mars, which continues in its debilitation sign of Cancer for the whole month of May. Aries and Scorpio, you’ll be most affected, so take care of your health and allow for some rest and recuperation. 

Cancer feels the effects of Mars in your first house, so, Cancer stay mindful about feeling frustrated and acting aggressively or passive aggressively. It’s just Mars making you feel that way–it will pass!

Generally speaking all zodiac signs may feel less motivation or vitality with debilitated Mars. Mars as the warrior planet helps us set boundaries and defend ourselves. With debilitated Mars, all zodiac signs may feel challenged with setting boundaries and need to stay mindful about passive-aggressive behavior in yourself or others.  Also, support your immune system if you suffer from allergies or spring colds. The immune system is your body’s boundary and defense.  In June, Mars transits to Leo where it’s stronger.

Mars goes into Gandanta from May 31 - June 12. Aries and Scorpio may feel subtly unsettled and should avoid major new undertakings during this time if possible.  May 31 and June 1 is that triple  Gandanta with Moon and Venus, so definitely avoid big decisions or launching big new projects  for  those 2 days.

Jupiter

Now let’s get into the big news about Jupiter’s transit to Gemini on May 15. Gemini Rising, this is a huge relief for you. You’ve had Jupiter over your H12 where it was causing extra expenses, possibly larger debts, or even the loss of a male partner. Now it’s going to your auspicious H1. Jupiter moves slowly, so the effects won’t be immediate, however Gemini rising should see some financial relief with reductions in debt or expenses and a general good vibe from having benefic Jupiter in your H1.

All zodiac signs are starting a new 1 year Jupiter cycle and it will affect you depending on your own personal chart. Details about specific effects for  your sign are posted on my website. It's 100% free and the link is in the description.

Rahu & Ketu

And now probably the most important news for May– the transit of Rahu and Ketu into Aquarius and Leo respectively. This transit shifts the karmic axis for all zodiac signs and begins a new 18-month cycle. The exact transit happens on May 18 by mean node calculations and on May 31 by true node calculations. So, you’ll start to feel the subtle effects of the change during  this range of dates.

Aquarius and Leo rising, you'll feel this most intensely as the lunar nodes will now be over your 1/7 axis activating the house of self and house of relationships. However Aquarius and Leo Moon and Sun will also feel intensity with the karmic axis over your Luminaries. Aquarius Moon especially may experience  complexity. Your Saturn Sadhesati cycle is in its final 2 1/2 years–so that's winding down–however, you now have exalted Rahu over your Natal moon which may call for some remedies.

Leo rising feels the effects of chaotic Ketu over your first house. Leo moon and Leo sun also feel Ketu’s effects as Ketu in some way eclipses the house it occupies. For Leo Moon  your  mind may feel strange and unsettled.  Leo Sun may be invited to look into the shadow side of your ego.

For both Aquarius and Leo, the September 2025 eclipse cycle will happen in your signs, so you may wish to plan a retreat or similar spiritual activity for the eclipses. An eclipse in your sign can be a powerful time to surface and integrate the shadow side of your personality. If you start to feel pressurized by this Rahu Ketu transit, book a personal reading. And for all zodiac signs, check the sign by sign forecasts posted on my website which goes into more detail and it's 100% free.

All in All, we may expect to see worldly or political turmoil as an after effect of the April 21 Saturn-Rahu conjunction, so it's important to stay balanced in your personal life and emotions. This gets easier in May as the forward momentum of all planets being Direct helps you look ahead and progress in life.

Sign by sign forecast for May 2025

Aries

Aries, May 2025 is a mixed bag for you. 
May begins with the sun exalted in your sign, so happy birthday Aries sun. Sun remains in Aries until May 15 giving you good vibes for the first half of the month. However, your Lagna lord, Mars, is debilitated in the sign of Cancer. for the whole month. Be mindful  of  your health.

For Aries rising, Mars is in your fourth house which needs some management. Warrior planet Mars can feel frustrated in the peaceful, nurturing H4.  So, Aries, stay calm on the home front. Avoid aggressive or passive aggressive behavior in your home life.


On May 7, Mercury, moves into your sign emphasizing  communication and on May 15th, benefic Jupiter moves into Gemini, which is your third house of motivation and communication. The transit of Jupiter over Gemini, will bring opportunities in your everyday life–especially when it comes to motivation, communication, and possibly for learning or education. You may find that relationships with neighbors and siblings also benefit from Jupiter in your third house.

Meanwhile, Aries, your 12th house continues to be super activated by Saturn, Venus, and Rahu. 12th house activation supports focus on your spiritual life, rather than your material life. Numerologically, 2025 is a 9 year which highlights the theme of completion and endings. Exalted Venus supports emotional growth and completing unfinished relationship karma. And as the 18-month cycle of Rahu in Pisces draws to a close, you may find transformation and spiritual evolution are supported if you consciously work to complete unfinished karmas and keep your mind pure with meditation. Karmic task-master Saturn in your H12 offers cosmic support for completing unfinished business—financially, emotionally, and spiritually.

For Aries Moon, especially, Saturn plays a key role in the next 2.5 years as you’re starting your Sadhesati—a 7 year initiation into Saturn’s wisdom. To know more about how to make the best of Sadhesati, you may want to book a personal reading.

Getting to the end of the month, RahuKetu shifts to Aquarius and Leo. By June, you’ll start a new cycle that activates the axis of your fifth house of creativity and your 11th house of gains, so this can be a fruitful  Rahu Ketu  cycle for you, Ares.


On May 31 and June 1 avoid  any important life-change decisions.. Mars participates in a triple gandanta, with  Moon and Venus. This is unstable energy so lay low and wait for it to pass.

Taurus

Taurus, with your Lagna Lord, Venus direct and exalted in Pisces for the whole month of May, your  charisma and ability to magnetize good fortune is enhanced. Sun enters your sign on May 15, so Happy Birthday to May Taurus sun!

May is generally a good month as your 11th house of gains and social networks is activated by the conjunction of planets in Pisces. Venus and Rahu supercharge your charisma and networking, but be careful of Rahu’s dark side. People aren’t always what they appear to be on the surface.

Saturn is generally a good planet for Taurus, so Saturn on the 11th house can bring financial gains—usually with hard work. However, Saturn is malefic, so you might find integrating your personal energy with group energy is challenging. You may face blocks and limitations with your social networks or older siblings.

Jupiter leaves your H1 on May 15 when it transits to Gemini. In your H2, lucky Jupiter offers financial support. Depending on your personal chart, it may be a good time for investments and financial planning. You may see financial expansion or an income boost. However, avoid over-spending on luxuries or getting lax about finances as debilitated Mars on your H3 may lessen your  motivation.

In the last part of May, Rahu and Ketu are on the move to your 4/10 axis where they will highlight home and career. You probably won’t feel the effects until June, but this axis can bring both career advancement and disruptions or change of residence in your home life. Generally speaking, Rahu in your house of career with Jupiter in your house of finances can be beneficial for making money depending on your personal chart. Both Rahu and Jupiter are slow moving planets, so the effects build slowly in the coming months.

Gemini

Gemini! The good news is Jupiter enters your sign on May 15. After a year in your dusthana H12 where it may have caused debts, expenses, and even the loss of a male partner, Jupiter now brings good fortune to your house of Self. However, debilitated Mars in your H2 of finances may still leave you financially frustrated in May. Jupiter as a slow moving planet takes time to fully activate, so just know that finances will improve over the next year.

Mercury, your Lagna Lord is combust from May 16-June 10. Pay attention to work-life balance. With your H10 of career activated, you naturally want to work hard, but burnout can happen during combustion. Especially from May 7-24 with Mercury combust in fire sign Aries. Rest and meditate if you experience mental agitation or burnout.  On May 24, Mercury transits to earth sign Taurus, so your mind will calm down. Be mindful of your digestion during the combustion as digestive agni may be unsteady. Eat healthy foods that are easy to digest and drink cumin, fennel and coriander tea if your digestion gets affected.

May continues to see your 10th house of career and public reputation activated by the alignment of Saturn, Venus, and Rahu in Pisces. You continue to work hard at your career supported by exalted Venus boosting your creativity and charisma.

Toward the end of May, Rahu and Ketu move off your 4/10 axis onto your 3/9 axis. Although Saturn in H10 keeps you working hard, Rahu moving into your lucky H9 means you won’t be so obsessed with work. You won’t start feeling the full effects until June, but Rahu in H9 supports your higher mind and spirituality. You may experience philosophical or spiritual breakthroughs during this cycle. You may also have travel opportunities.

Ketu on your H3 may disrupt relationships with siblings or neighbors, so be mindful there. However Ketu in H3 also supports new and unique ways of thinking and communicating. If you’re in business or the arts, you may discover innovative ways of marketing and thinking outside of the box. Generally speaking, this 3/9 axis can be a beneficial transit for you.

Saturn occupies your 10th house of career for the next 2.5 years, so expect to work hard but with all planets direct in May, you’ll make steady progress.

Cancer

Cancer, debilitated Mars over your first house may leave you feeling frustrated. Warrior Mars wants to do battle, but this energy is at odds with nurturing, maternal Cancer. Don’t try to push your ideas on other people and stay mindful about aggressive or passive aggressive communication in yourself or others. Channel feelings of frustration into physical activities or meditation.

Mercury transits your H10 of career from May 7-24, which enhances your communication at work. In H11 from May 24- June, Mercury highlights communication with your social networks and older siblings.

Your lucky 9th house continues to be activated by the conjunction of  Venus, Saturn, and Rahu in Pisces. Karmic planets, Saturn and Rahu in your house of higher mind draw your focus toward your philosophy of life and its spiritual expression. Exalted Venus highlights spiritual lessons gleaned from beauty and relationships.

This is the final stage of Rahu in your H9, so make the best of its support for your higher mind and spirituality. If the Saturn-Rahu conjunction caused friction with father or guru, do your best to complete the karma and take the lesson. Saturn continues to occupy your H9 for the next 2.5 years but Rahu is  moving to your  H8.

On May 15, Jupiter moves to your H12 where it may cause increased expenses and possibly the loss of male or male-identified partner. If possible, avoid taking-on debt during the transit of Jupiter in Gemini. On the plus side, benefic Jupiter in the house of spiritual liberation supports your growth and expands your capacity to feel compassion–both for yourself and others.

At the end of May, RahuKetu shifts to Aquarius and Leo, your 8/2 axis. This is a complex asterism which highlights both personal and joint finances, as well as kundalini activation and transformative experiences. With Ketu in H2 and Jupiter in H12, avoid financial risks, debt, and speculation. Rahu in H8 can churn-up your dark side and also disrupt joint finances. On the plus side, Rahu in H8 can be a powerful transformative force for kundalini activation and emotional purification.

Leo

The first half of May sees Sun exalted in Aries which boosts your vitality. Your H8 is activated by the conjunction of Venus, Saturn, and Rahu in Pisces. Sex and money continue to be a theme.  Venus and Rahu together in H8 supercharge your sexuality and this final month of Rahu in your H8 completes a transformative cycle which may have seen sudden changes and deep transformations. Venus both exalted and direct may see you moving forward if any relationship plans were on hold. If you ended one relationship to start another, things begin to settle-in to the new normal. If you’ve acted with integrity in your romantic and sexual connections during this H8 activation of kundalini, you will have purified your emotions and experienced emotional healing.

Jupiter transits into your H11 of gains and social networks on May 15. You expand socially and likely participate in more group activities. Depending on your personal chart, you  may see a boost to your  work income. However, the new 2.5 year cycle of Saturn in your 8th house brings obstacles or limitations when it comes joint finances or loans. So the Jupiter enhancement to your personal income  might be much needed!

For Leo Moon, the transit of Saturn over Pisces is Ashtami Saturn which is a challenging asterism. Your mind may feel unsettled and you may find yourself at odds with a spouse or business partner over joint finances; or find you’re in conflict with others about what you value.

RahuKetu are moving to your 7/1 axis. Ketu in H1 may eclipse your sense of Self. For Leo, this isn’t necessarily a bad thing. Becoming less egoic opens the door to spiritual breakthroughs. Rahu on your H7 of relationships may see you in  relationship–romantic, social, or business–with foreigners or people from different backgrounds. Rahu in H7 can be favorable for business. Shadowy Rahu can amplify suspicions, so beware of getting jealous or possessive with no cause. OTOH, avoid getting yourself involved with shady dealings and be wary of deception if caution is warranted. The September 2025 Eclipses will happen on your axis, so you may wish to do a spiritual retreat or similar. However, avoid travel on the exact eclipse days.

Virgo

Mercury, your Lagna Lord is combust from May 16-June 10. With your H7 of partnerships activated, you may find relationships–either romantic, work, or social–leave you feeling unheard or burnout. Keep a sense of balance between your own needs and the needs of others. May 7-24 sees Mercury combust in fire sign Aries which can affect health. Rest and meditate if you experience mental agitation or burnout.  On May 24, Mercury transits to earth sign Taurus which is your lucky H9, so your mind will calm down. If your digestion is affected during the combustion, support your digestive agni. Eat healthy foods that are easy to digest and drink cumin, fennel and coriander tea.

May 15 Jupiter transits to your H10 of career bringing a new cycle of career expansion. Debilitated Mars in you H11 of gains may mean that you don’t see increased income immediately, however, Mars is a much shorter transit. Jupiter will expand your career horizons over the coming year.

Virgo, you’re nearing the end of a deeply karmic 18 month activation of Ketu on your first house and Rahu on your 7th house. You've been exploring the karma of Self and Others for the past 16 months which may have seen profound transformations in relationships or how you think about relationships. The end of May sees the lunar nodes move to Aquarius and Leo, your 6/12 axis of obstacles and liberation. Ketu in H12 especially supports your spiritual realization.  A spiritual pilgrimage or similar experience could be extremely fruitful. Rahu in H6 invites you to purify toxins from  your body, mind, and emotions. Over the next 18 months, you may want to plan a cleanse or purification such as Ayurvedic Pancha Karma. The activation of the 6/12 axis can be a time of profound spiritual growth.

You’re starting a 2.5 year cycle of Saturn’s transit over the 7th house which can bring marital discord or even separation. In one way or another, partnerships and relationships will be tested during this Saturn cycle. You may find that co-workers or your job place more demands on you.

Libra

Libra, with your Lagna Lord, Venus direct and exalted in Pisces for the whole month of May, your  charisma and ability to magnetize good fortune is enhanced.

The conjunction of Venus, Saturn, and Rahu in  your 6th house highlights themes of Work and Health. This is a complex asterism that gives mixed results. Debilitated Mars in your H10 of career may bring frustrations or less motivation at work. Be mindful of aggressive or passive aggressive interactions. Use your Venusian charm and diplomacy to keep things professional and practice meditation if you’re feeling stressed at work.

Venus in H6 supports good relations with your co-workers, especially while it's exalted. But you may also feel frustrated that work is placing too many demands and cutting into your free time and social life. With shadow planet Rahu into the mix, it’s important to get clear about agreements—especially implicit or unspoken agreements where each party may have a slightly different idea of things. Communicate clearly and make sure everyone is on the same page! Also with Rahu on H6, be especially mindful not to take risks or work when you’re over-tired. Rahu is on the move toward the end of May which will start a new cycle.

Rahu and Ketu move to Aquarius and Leo where they will activate your 5/11 karmic axis–creativity and gains. During the next 18 months Rahu will activate your creativity and Ketu activates gains from your creativity, which may come in unexpected ways or times. Generally, this can be a positive transit for the Lunar Nodes.

You’re also beginning a 2.5 year cycle of Saturn over your H6 which can feel pressurized. Saturn over H6 may demand that you work hard and yet gain little recognition for it. Accept this with grace, it’s the nature of the transit. However, don’t let work demands compromise your health. Since H6 relates to health and digestion, it’s important to eat a balanced diet that’s suitable for your Ayurvedic body type. Care for your physical vehicle during this transit.

Scorpio

Scorpio, your Lagna lord, Mars, is debilitated in the sign of Cancer. for the whole month. Cancer is your lucky H9,  which helps, but it’s still a good idea to practice self-care and support your health. With Mars in H9, also be mindful of relations with father or guru and don’t take risks during travel.

The conjunction of Venus, Saturn, and Rahu is in your lucky H5 of creativity and children. Rahu and Venus continue to spark your creativity, so take advantage of this month’s exalted Venus to support your creative momentum. Saturn needs some management. Saturn asks you to practice self-discipline. Your projects need a healthy dose of Saturnine planning and work to see them through. Relationships with your children might feel pressurized, and romantic relationships might feel like a burden. Malefic Saturn in your house of speculation means this isn’t a good time for speculation or gambling. Play it safe.

Jupiter moves into Gemini, your H8, on May 15. It’s a complex asterism for you, Scorpio. Jupiter is benefic, but it's in a dusthana house. Depending on your personal chart, Jupiter’s expansiveness may positively affect joint finances or bring an inheritance. You may find yourself pooling resources–results depend on your personal chart. In the house of transformations, Jupiter can support activation of the mysterious kundalini energy, however, emotional purification and balance are always needed to support this powerful energy.

Rahu and Ketu shift to Aquarius and Leo toward the end of the month. This starts to activate your 4/10 axis of home and career. You’re moving into an 18-month cycle that will activate karmas in both the home front and your career. As disruptors in such key areas of life, RahuKetu need management. Meditate to stabilize your mind. You may wish to book a personal reading if you find yourself confronted by big decisions that affect your living situation or work.

Sagittarius

Sagittarius, your Lagna Lord, Jupiter transits to Gemini on May 15, 2025 where he remains for the next 12 months. Benefic Jupiter in your H7 of partnerships expands relationship prospects and may bring a new love interest as Jupiter can show a male or male-identified partner. Jupiter as the Guru planet may bring partnership with a spiritual mentor or you may find that a new relationship has an aspect of spiritual teaching, learning, or mutual spirituality. This person may be older, wise, and may come from a different location or culture. Sagittarius, generosity and fairness characterize your philosophy about relationships; with Jupiter in H7 this gets full expression. Generally you’ll find expanded opportunities for collaboration that enhance  your creative  and intellectual growth.

The conjunction of Venus, Saturn, and Rahu in Pisces happens over your H4 of home, vehicles, and mother. Rahu and Venus support home beautification or remodeling projects, however, Rahu is on the move toward the end of May, so take advantage of exalted Venus to beautify your home during May.

For Sagittarius Moon, especially, Saturn’s transit over H4 is the challenging Kantaka Shani. Saturn can make home life feel burdensome or see increased responsibilities in the home. Action oriented and outgoing Sagittarius, you may find you spend more time at home or need to attend to home  repair projects. Saturn’s influence may pressurize your relationship with your mother, so stay mindful this is a 2.5 year cycle that will pass.

Debilitated Mars in your H8 can affect health, especially pitta imbalances or chronic concerns such as inflammation. Support your health with Ayurvedic nutrition appropriate to your body type. You may wish to follow a Pitta reducing lifestyle and diet if inflammation is an issue.

Rahu and Ketu move to Aquarius and Leo toward month end activating your 3/9 axis of lower mind and higher mind. Rahu does well in H3 Aquarius offering new thinking in your everyday life and communication. Self-motivation is supported. Stay mindful about your communication with siblings and neighbors.. Ketu on the H9 of wisdom can activate spiritual growth and new thinking about your spiritual philosophy. Ketu may also bring travel, possibly for spirituality or education. This can be a beneficial transit for you, Sagittarius.

Capricorn

Capricorn, debilitated Mars in your H7 of partnerships  may see you feeling angry or frustrated with near and dear ones. Don’t lash out. Stay conscious that this is a temporary feeling associated with the transit. Warrior planet Mars suffers in the H7  of partnerships where its aggressive energy is out of place. Stay mindful about aggressive or passive-aggressive behavior in social, familial, or business relationships during May. Channel feelings of frustration into meditation or constructive physical activities.

The conjunction of  Venus, Saturn, and Rahu continues to activate your H3 of motivation, communication, short journeys and neighbors. Exalted Venus supports communicating about beauty and love in your everyday life. The Rahu Venus combination can motivate you towards art and beauty, although Rahu is on the move toward the end of the month.

On May 15, benefic  Jupiter moves from your H5 of creativity and luck to your H6 of health and service. Expansive Jupiter supports your work life–especially service aspects of your work. You may not see promotions during this transit, but you’re likely to feel satisfaction from your work. Jupiter also supports good health and recovery from injury or illness, however, it’s important not to overindulge in fattening or sweet foods as Jupiter may tempt you in this direction.

In May you’ll start to feel. Saturn’s 2.5 year transit over your house of Lower Mind more intensely. It may feel frustrating, but it calls you to restructure how you think about your motivations and day to day communications.

Toward the end of May, Rahu and Ketu move to your  2/8 Axis where they activate karmas of personal and joint finances. Rahu in H2 can be good for personal finances, however, it can affect toxicity. Avoid eating impure foods and be cautious with medications. Ketu in your H8 of joint finances and mystical transformation is a mixed bag. It supports occult studies and mystical transformative experiences, but may bring sudden changes to your joint finances. These changes may be good or bad depending on your personal chart.

Aquarius

Aquarius, the big news in May is Rahu transiting to your H1. You probably won’t start to feel the effects until June, but this is a powerful transit as Rahu is the co-ruler of your sign and strong in Aquarius. The transit begins a new 18-year cycle for you. As Rahu rules snakes and venom, doing cleansing and purification–even an Ayurvedic purification such as Pancha Karma–will be beneficial during this transit. Purifying your mind. emotions, and body creates positive future karmas for the next 18 years.

Ketu in your H7 of partnerships may bring sudden changes to relationships. New relationships form and old ones change or end. The September eclipses over your  1/7 axis can be a powerful time, so you may wish to plan a spiritual retreat or similar activity, however avoid travel on the exact date of an eclipse.

The conjunction Venus, Saturn, and Rahu in Pisces activates your H2 of finances and family. However, both Venus and Rahu are on the move, so May is the last chance to enjoy the benefits of exalted Venus.

Saturn, your Lagna Lord, is beginning a 2.5 year cycle that will put your focus on what you value—financially and otherwise. Financially, Saturn may demand that you economize and keep a tight budget. Depending on Saturn’s placement in your chart, you may experience financial limitations or obstacles during this 2.5 years. Saturn also invites deeper thought about what you value beyond material resources. Organize your finances and budget so they take the least amount of attention possible and focus on what you value above and beyond money.

On May 15 Sun moves to Taurus and Jupiter to Gemini. The activation of your H4 of home and your lucky H5 of creativity adds a feel-good factor in both these areas. Debilitated Mars in your H6 may bring feelings of frustration in your work life. Be aware of Pitta health concerns, such as inflammations or accidents. With Mars in H6 play it safe and avoid taking risks. Channel any frustrations about your work life into constructive physical activities or meditation.

For Aquarius Moon, you’re in the last phase of your Sadhesati and this is a time to harvest the wisdom from Saturn’s lessons. Saturn in Pisces supports your spiritual self-disciple and self-reliance.

Pisces

Pisces, your sign continues to be super activated by Venus, Saturn, and Rahu for most of May. Exalted Venus supports relationships and artistic expression.

On May 15, your Lagna Lord, Jupiter moves to your H4 of home, mother and vehicles. This brings good fortune to your home. Benefic Jupiter supports a happy and harmonious home life and good relations with your mother..  Jupiter in Gemini highlights opportunities for intellectual growth and study. You grow in wisdom.. Depending on your personal chart, Jupiter in H4 may support gains from real estate or vehicles.

Mars in your creative H5 can spark your motivation for creative projects, but it’s debilitated which can bring some frustrations. If your relationship with children feels pressurized, take it easy and allow it to pass.

Rahu has been over your H1 for the past 18 months where intensifies everything. It  enhanced your natural psychic abilities and intuition, but also  churned up the dark side. The end of May sees Rahu moving to Aquarius, your H12 of loss and spiritual liberation. This can be a time of profound spiritual growth and may also bring foreign travel. H12 rules places of isolation such as hospitals, prisons, and ashrams. You may feel drawn to a spiritual retreat in an ashram–possibly in a distant location. Charitable work around hospitals or prisons is beneficial. If your sleep gets disturbed, meditation such as Yoga Nidra can help the body rest and relax.

The end of May sees Ketu transit to your H6 of work and health. Play it safe to avoid accidents. Ketu in H6 supports energetic or spiritual healing modalities, so this can be a good transit to explore energetic healing.

Pisces Moon you’re now into your 2.5 years of peak Sadhesati which is an intense initiation into Saturn’s wisdom. If you feel pressurized by this transit, you may wish to book a personal reading. For Pisces rising and Pisces Sun, Saturn supports introspection and spiritual self-discipline. If you start to feel ungrounded or lost in life’s complexities, lean into Saturn’s support with regular spiritual practices such as mantra and meditation.

So, that’s your Vedic Astrology forecast for May 2025. Click here to watch the May 2025 Vedic Astrology Forecast video on my YouTube channel.

Wishing you the blessings of health, happiness, and prosperity for May 2025! Namaste.