May 2026's Cosmic Energy Overview

The start of May found me deep in mom mode and was about a week after my daughter had her tonsils out. Kids bounce back notoriously quicker from the procedure than adults, but those first 8-9 days or so were no joke. She was a trooper, we all were, but it was still round-the-clock care for over a week straight. Our first full night's sleep (last night) felt like the first time your newborn sleeps 6 hours.

So no podcast episode this week, and instead a written Moonday Musings instead :)

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The cards pictured in this post are from The Numinous Astro Deck by Ruby Warrington (this is not sponsored, just a beloved tool I highly recommend!)

Don't forget! You can download my free Moonday Musings journal templates to get the most out of the cosmic energy all month long.

This Month's Timeline

Fri 5/1 Full Moon at 11° Scorpio

Portal opens: Moon enters Scorpio Thu 4/30/26 3:01pm ET

Full Moon exact Fri 5/1/26 at 1:23pm ET

Portal closes: Moon enters Sagittarius Sun 5/3/26 2:33am ET

This was the first of two full moons for May 2026—falling on the first day of the month, while the final full moon will fall on the last day of the month—and in true Scorpio fashion it was intense.

Keep an eye on: Abusing your own power, and manipulating situations for fear of releasing your own attachments.

Embrace: Your personal transformation! Honor what is shedding, what has been shedding for a long time, and allow yourself to fully claim your rebirth.

Sat 5/2 Mercury → Taurus

Until 5/17/26

When zippy Mercury has to slow its roll in practical, methodical Taurus, we can start to naturally slow down our processes a bit. Taurus may be one of, if not the best think-it-through sign in the zodiac. Expect events and occurrences that look like road blocks at first glance, and may just be opportunities to take your time or give it some more thought first instead.

Keep an eye on: Stubborn or closed-off mindsets, and avoiding the discomfort of looking at something a very different way.

Embrace: Intentional, grounded communication, and practical, thoughtful honesty.

Wed 5/6 Pluto Stations Retrograde at 5° Aquarius

Until 10/15/26

Pluto Retrograde, as with all the outer planets, lasts quite a bit longer (~6 months) that an inner planet like Mercury (~2 weeks). This is a period known for revelations and excavations of course-altering truth. With this Pluto Retrograde being in Aquarius, we can pay attention to the things that get us to confront our humanity, and reexamine our generation's role in the greater good.

Keep an eye on: Red herrings and other unnecessary distractions that take away from what matters the most at the end of the day.

Embrace: The truth that what you do and put out into this huge world DOES leave an impact.

That Witch School members: You can learn more about retrograde cycles right now in our Retrograde Cycles 101 lesson!

Sat 5/16 New Moon at 25° Taurus

Portal opens: Moon enters Taurus Thu 5/14/26 10:31pm ET

New Moon exact Sat 5/16/26 4:00pm ET

Portal closes: Moon enters Gemini Sat 5/16/26 10:22pm ET

First, get cozy and get some rest! I honestly think this Taurus New Moon could be such a powerful devotional act to nurture and care for ourselves, who we love, and what we love. Indulge in the comforts that may seem small to some, but mean the world to you.

Look out for: Avoiding discomfort you're meant to with with, or thinking your way is the only way.

Embrace: Nature! Particularly the nature most physically close and accessible to you. And grounding in simple, favorite pleasures. Literally planting seeds or tending to plants/garden is powerful magick during a Taurus New Moon.

Sun 5/17 Mercury → Gemini

Until 6/1/26

This year when Mercury enters its home sign of Gemini, it'll meet up with powerhouse Uranus. We will definitely see a surge in Gemini and Air energy in general ⚡ You may notice in yourself or others your speech taking a minute to catch up to your brain speed when Mercury transitions from Taurus into Gemini.

Keep an eye on: Moving so fast you head straight into burnout, distraction, confusion, or steering into everyone else's lane.

Embrace: New ideas! Quick wit! And don't underestimate the influence of keeping a sense of lighthearted humor.

Mon 5/18 Mars → Taurus

Until 6/28/26

While our thinking & communication processes may see a big uptick as we just mentioned above with Mercury, when Mars moves into Taurus you may feel for a period of time that your body isn't as caught up with your mind. It's okay to take your time to make sure you feel safe before acting, even if the thoughts in your head or the conversations you're having seem impatient.

Keep an eye on: Getting lost in the weeds, and overthinking to inaction.

Embrace: Moving and acting at YOUR intentional pace, taking small yet tangible steps forward.

Mon 5/18 Venus → Cancer

Until 6/13/26

Venus and Cancer energy vibe very well with one another, and helps us feel into both our softness as well as our fierce strength. There's real power in vulnerability, caring, and receiving. Celebrate connection, honor needs, and show yourself the grace you give to others.

Keep an eye on: Giving yourself to people and things that don't deserve you.

Embrace: Your love language, shower your loved ones, and treat yourself too.

Wed 5/20 Gemini Season 2026

Until 6/21/26

When the Sun enters the Gemini party this year—from inner world and throughout the collective—we may see fuller understanding, ideas & processes kicking into place, the right questions being asked, and seeking the answers without skipping any of the details.

Keep an eye on: Talking over instead of listening & learning, harmful gossip (i.e. bullying), and l y i n g.

Embrace: Every side of your personality all at once, finishing plans with goodbyes that turn into another hour, and gobbling up every piece of information you can find about a subject of interest.

Sun 5/31 Full Moon at 09° Sagittarius

Portal opens: Moon enters Sagittarius Sat 5/30/26 8:44am ET

Full Moon exact Sun 5/31/26 at 4:45am ET

Portal closes: Moon enters Capricorn Mon 6/1/26 9:19pm ET

Some say that the second full moon of a calendar month can be even more potent in its energy. Give yourself space to explore, whether you can travel to another country or try a new restaurant or just have your coffee in a different room than usual. Adventure is in your perception and the power of feeling like you're someplace new.

Keep an eye on: Superiority complexes, losing boundaries, and endlessly searching outside what can only be found within yourself.

Embrace: Getting out of Dodge, following raw passion, experiencing someone else's customs, documentaries and research.

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In honor of being a neurodivergent witchy mom who hasn't been able to post much these last couple of weeks while my daughter recovers from tonsil surgery, I'm extending That Witch School's Spring Enrollment Sale thru Mother's Day weekend! So you can treat yourself and still take advantage of our discounted plans.