Starcodes May 16, 2025
Like a spring storm, unsettling aspects breeze through this week as the Sun conjuncts change-inducing Uranus then enters nervy, outspoken Gemini. Unsettling can be a good thing If we don’t like where things are now.
These planetary changes put wind in our sails to wrap up an old chapter and start a new one, complete what we’ve been doing and prepare for the summer. Uranus can act like the cosmic clutch and help us shift gears so let’s consider our new direction carefully and back that up with supporting action.
We’ll have big feelings to power us forward as the emotional arbiters, Venus and Mars, are now in sparky fire signs and form a flowing, energizing trine towards the end of the week. They impart energy and enthusiasm, outrage, and attraction, making this a good week to inspire a movement, spark creativity, new friendship, or enjoy a spring romance. Just watch what catches fire and don’t burn the house down unintentionally.
First, get things done under a competent Capricorn Moon on Friday and Saturday, tackle that final report or organize for the summer. Just don’t get controlling towards others when stressed or anxious; let each person be in charge of their own part. Sunday through Tuesday, build the collaborative buzz under the sociable Aquarius moon; it will be less important what we’re doing than who we’re doing it with., and how we’re learning to work together. Explore new friendships, theories, and groups, and pay attention to changes in public opinion.
Midweek our energy diffuses and our attention span, though sharp, is short under a perceptive Pisces Moon. Some insecurities or uncertainties can come to the surface and need answers for reassurance. Though we can stay on target with our long-term plans, if we put in a bit of effort, as the Sun sextiles stabilizing Saturn right before it enters nervy, versatile Gemini on Tuesday.
Throughout this week, and peaking next Thursday, those fiery Venus and Mars form a flowing trine which expands all our emotions and spark both romantic comedies and dramas. Be open to quirky meet-cutes and don’t take relationships for granted. We need a break from routine to feel the spice of life, and can either find that in our ongoing relationships, or can fight out of boredom, or look for outside excitement. Share appreciation spontaneously, dream together, adventure together, bring humor to daily chores. The heat turns up at the end of the week as we want action, not just talk, when the Moon enters Aries.
Friday, May 16: Coordinate, organize, and accomplish as the Moon in competence-inducing Capricorn trines communicative Mercury this morning. Stay involved in important decisions, contact government representatives and express opinions. Work around A potentially tactless friction midday as the Moon squares Venus, then stretch understanding through a challenging but expansive dialogue this afternoon as Venus quincunx Mercury. Tonight, we may need to process the work week before relaxing.
Moon trine Mercury 11:29 AM, Moon square Venus 11:45 AM, Venus quincunx Mercury 2:23 PM.
Saturday, May 17: “And now for something completely different”-is Uranus’s motto. The Sun conjuncts Uranus and we need a change of scene and a change of pace. Move the furniture, lobby for a cause, take a short trip. Let’s do something with that restlessness or we can take this discontent out on those around us. Expect impatient critical commentary as Mercury squares Mars in Leo, but let’s get to the root cause of our dissatisfaction, which is more existential, rather than project it onto petty irritants with the people around us. We grow more extroverted as the evening wears on and the Moon enters Aquarius, but watch for edgy contentious moments, dance it out rather than fight.
Sun conjunct Uranus 5:32 PM, Moon trine Uranus 6:23 PM, Moon trine Sun 6:27 PM, Moon sextile Saturn 10:26 PM, Mercury square Mars 10:35 PM, Moon enters Aquarius 11:29 PM.
Sunday, May 18: Tense dreams could percolate overnight whether we can remember them or not; our psyches are processing, composting, extracting understanding from our experience as the Moon conjuncts Pluto while Jupiter sextiles Chiron. If we’re feeling discouraged about the world’s condition, let’s acknowledge the feeling and let it flow but make no decisions from this perspective. Get out in the fresh air. Afternoon meanders, enjoy quality time rather than try to accomplish; network, connect, garden, nurture.
Moon sextile Neptune 2:26 AM, Moon conjunct Pluto 6:33 AM, Jupiter sextile Chiron 7:44 AM.
Monday, May 19: Weave threads of connection together as the Aquarius Moon opposes Mars and squares Mercury. Look at the dynamics of the interactions rather than worry about the story for this moment. We don’t need to agree with anyone, but we do need to hear their perspective and to feel heard ourselves. Tonight, look at the stars and feel more expansive possibilities as the Moon trines Jupiter.
Moon sextile Venus 12:17 AM, Moon opposed Mars 2:22 AM, Moon square Mercury 5: 59 AM, Moon trine Jupiter 10:12 PM.
Tuesday, May 20: Note an energetic shift, and prepare to present a point in a cogent and organized way as the Sun sextiles maturing Saturn then leaves earthy Taurus and enters verbal and versatile Gemini midday. Handle disagreements by focusing on shared priorities. People grow more sensitive, touchier, but are also able to feel a more subtle influence under the perceptive Pisces Moon. Our nerves can wind up, feel overstimulated, unless we find a good use for our sensitivity. People need to share, and we can grow anxious from their anxiety, but do not try to talk anyone out of their emotions. Validate their feelings rather than give unrequested advice, answer their concerns, then watch the mood shift naturally.
Moon square Uranus 1:53 AM, Sun sextile Saturn 3:38 AM, Moon square Sun 5:58 AM, Moon enters Pisces 6:28 AM, Sun enters Gemini 12:54 PM.
Wednesday, May 21: Let’s check in with our teams; motivation has shifted, priorities adjusted and so our plans need to adapt. Our romantic life and our work life both need sensitivity and enthusiasm. Defer long-term decisions, instead listen to, and address new concerns; sort worry from tangible problems. Not a great day for decisions but a great day to grow understanding and collaboration. Sensitivity and enthusiasm are both needed in our love life,
Moon sextile Mercury 8:22 PM.
Thursday May 22: After a minor cranky spell mid-morning, the Sun sextiles imaginative, empathetic Neptune and helps us tell a different story. Go exploring. Dream big and don’t worry about practicalities for now. Midday brings a growing restlessness and excitement as Venus trines Mars and the Moon enters Aries. We want our enthusiasm encouraged, so do not rain on our parade. Sparks fly in the best and worst ways, watch where they land. Watch for conflagrations and choose carefully how to react.
Venus trine Mars 1:41 AM, Moon square Jupiter 3:27 AM, Moon sextile Uranus 6:18 AM, Sun sextile Neptune 9:00 AM, Moon conjunct Saturn 10:06 AM, Moon enters Aries 10:25 AM, Moon conjunct Neptune 1:14 PM, Moon sextiles Sun 1:42 PM, Moon sextile Pluto 441 PM.
