What Every Sign Needs To Know About May 2025 According To A Tarot Reader
Zodiac signs, your one-card tarot horoscope for May 2025 is here, with everything you need to know this month.
The month begins with the sun in Aries and moves into Taurus on May 19.
At the beginning of this month, you should lay the foundation for living an authentic life. Once you know what you want to do and have a system in place, stay consistent to achieve success.
The midpoints between the new moon and the full moon are May 5th and 21st—these are the crisis points of the month. Use these two dates to re-plan and reorganize your schedule so you don’t fall behind on projects with time-critical deadlines.
Venus enters retrograde in May, but it will turn direct on May 12, the exact day of the full moon. Don’t set intentions during this time. Instead, it’s a time to complete projects and let go of what isn’t working so you can focus your time and attention on what is.
From May 1st to 12th, it might feel like you’re working more on self-love than on your romantic relationship. Try not to feel guilty if you have to take care of your own needs more than usual.
This is part of the energy we’re experiencing now, with the Nodes of Destiny in Virgo and Pisces. New ventures, especially those involving improving your home, making money, purchasing real estate, and financial matters, are best planned around May 27, with the New Moon in Taurus.
Aries (March 21 – April 19)
May Tarot Card for Aries: Nine of Swords, reversed
Be honest with yourself now. Don’t let others influence your decisions. What do you really want, specifically? Some decisions are more costly than others. Are you making decisions that cost you a price you’re willing to pay today, tomorrow, and in the future?
“You have your eye on your money, and your money on you,” Aries. Financial problems and solutions are what you should focus on this month. You’re looking ahead and using this month as a springboard for bigger and better days.
Well, Aries, you’re in luck. May is a time for reviewing and revisiting your goals. At this time of year, you’ll experience your solar return and your birthday, so it’s time to check if anything you’re doing needs to be changed.
Perhaps you’ve just landed a new job or received offers. You might see growth in your current position. A review allows you to adjust any strategies that aren’t working and further strengthen what is.
Taurus (April 20 – May 20)
May Tarot Card for Taurus: Nine of Coins
Life is good, and guess what, Taurus, it’s about to get even better! May is a peaceful and financially secure time for you. If you’ve struggled with debt in the past, you’ll find that your money problems will end and you’ll be able to enjoy life again without fear of the financial consequences.
This is the perfect time to dream about your future goals. Are there things you need to fix or items you need to buy? If you’re on vacation, this month is ideal for planning a long weekend to get away and relax after a busy start to the new year.
When you begin to let go of your fear, you can begin to spend what you’ve earned with joy. Don’t get so attached to your pennies that you miss out on life’s simple pleasures. Reward yourself for your hard work. Find time for luxuries and enjoy what you’ve worked for.
Gemini (May 21 – June 20)
May Tarot Card for Gemini: Seven of Coins, reversed
It’s good to share, and when it comes to giving to others, few do it with as much generosity as you. This month, you’ll be generous and enjoy giving gifts. You love surprising friends and family with the perfect something.
However, you should also be careful not to overdo it. You may be giving to the point where you’re financially damaging yourself; it’s time to be responsible and cut back a little.
May will test your emotional growth and allow you to listen to your gut, even when logic tempts you to ignore it. May brings a warning: Don’t overspend or make unwise financial investments.
The Seven of Pentacles tarot card can imply a loss of financial resources due to poor investments. So think carefully if you plan to invest heavily in cryptocurrencies and risk money you need for everyday expenses. If you’re expecting a bonus, invest it in your savings or pay off debt; spend it wisely.
You may need to lend a friend money to help them solve a problem. Be careful not to do anything that doesn’t feel right to you, even if it looks good on paper. If you handle May well, you’ll be able to keep your money.
Cancer (June 21 – July 22)
May Tarot Card for Cancer: The Emperor, reversed
Make love, not war, Cancer. While you’re a sweet person, you also have a side of you that’s very protective of the people you love. In May, you may feel overprotective of family and friends.
It’s always good to have someone who will defend to the end, but choose your battles wisely. Some aren’t meant to be fought by you. It’s better to leave them to those who can learn a lesson from war that you already know and don’t need to repeat.
Your task is to learn more about peace. May is a time for calm and peace. You will become more sensitive to people who invite you to activities with a hidden agenda. You will sense when conflicts arise and act as a peacemaker.
You won’t want to argue with others for any reason, so avoid political issues or disputes related to religion. You’ll prefer solitude and enjoy spiritual activities or hobbies that connect you to the quieter side of life. This could be a great month for a sabbatical or spiritual retreat.
Leo (July 23 – August 22)
May Tarot Card for Leo: Three of Wands
Spread your wings and fly, Leo! Your life is about to reach new horizons and grow beyond your wildest dreams. This is a huge time for you, and if you normally dream big, now is the time to dream even bigger.
A lot can happen in a month, and if you manifested new relationships in March, you’ll see signs of growth in May that will impact your future through partnerships. Use this month to plan strategy meetings.
If you’re invited to take on a leadership volunteer role or participate in a brand collaboration, carefully examine the opportunity to see if it aligns with your dreams.
When the universe begins sending you opportunities, it can present you with many options, which can be confusing. You need to be clear about who you are and what you want to stand for. Even when speaking with people you don’t want to enter into a business partnership with, be as professional as possible to maintain the best social image and reputation.
Virgo (August 23 – September 22)
May Tarot Card for Virgo: The Magician
Spring is here, laying a clean slate before you. You may be wondering what you want to achieve during this time. Change, even positive ones, can bring confusing moments. There’s a lot to think about and choose from—and you may not know where to begin.
Set your life goals now. Say them out loud and plan. May is the time to do things that need to be done because they’re on your to-do list—say goodbye to feelings and hello to commitment and determination.
The month of May teaches you one thing: how to put into practice what you say you will achieve. Set your goals carefully, because you’ll want to achieve every single one of them. You can do it, Virgo… and you will!
People will admire and respect you from afar. Some friends will cheer you on from the sidelines, and others will hope you fall. It doesn’t matter. What will matter more than anything else is that you tap into your inner resolve. In moments when you want to give up but don’t, you will deepen your character.
What can happen is that you think others can do the same, but sometimes that’s impossible. Focus on yourself, your talents, and your abilities! So much can happen for you—and you’re the one who creates the momentum!
Wednesday (September 23 – October 22)
May Tarot Card for Libra: Ace of Pentacles
You’re at a turning point in your life, Libra, and that means if you make a decision and don’t like it, you might feel regret. May is a month of new beginnings.
Even though the new year begins in January, May is your personal new year, just in time for spring! So far, you’ve become a healthier version of your loving self. Some of your relationships may be thriving more than before.
You’ll see signs of intimacy and growth if you’re in a relationship. If you’re single, you might be open to dating someone you met in January or will meet this month.
With the past behind you, you may start having more conversations about what you’re going to do as opposed to what you did or felt before. It’s the perfect month to delete old photos online and create new ones that reflect your new perspective and the new you.
Scorpio (October 23 – November 21)
May Tarot Card for Scorpio: The Emperor, reversed
It’s time for a character review, Scorpio. You have a clear mind, but there are times when situations, circumstances, and people get the best of you, and your heart might be torn between wanting to be cautious and not wanting to miss out on life.
The dynamic between these two feelings can cause you to act in ways you wouldn’t normally if you slowed down and thought things through. Now is not the time to act rashly or angrily.
May is about remaining humble and kind while influencing others. When you start teaching others and getting paid for it, it’s easy to get prideful. You’ll want to be careful not to think you have nothing left to learn. Instead, continue learning about your chosen industry.
Pursue learning opportunities online. It might be wise to get a mentor to help you understand how to balance trust and leadership. Accept feedback from others. Be open to constructive criticism and check in regularly with people who are open and honest with you.
Sagittarius (November 22 – December 21)
May Tarot Card for Sagittarius: Page of Cups, reversed
The pulse of adventure and new possibilities flows through your life in May. You’ll be offered something to try, but you’ll likely have to embark on a fresh adventure and perhaps dare the impossible to beat the odds, demonstrate courage, and prove perseverance.
The key word for you right now is “perseverance.” May is about creating the life you want to live. It’s time to focus on a new task and make it a reality. You’re ready to do something new that makes you happy. You’re tired of playing small in life, and you want to step into something bigger.
Leadership can be lonely. You may experience a sense of emptiness or emotional dissatisfaction. This longing for more is a call to action. Use the awakening of your desire for a greater life purpose as a springboard for a vibrant, ambitious realization that will occupy the rest of the year.
Capricorn (December 22 – January 19)
May Tarot Card for Capricorn: Four of Pentacles
Money is a big topic for you this month. In May, you’ll learn to let go of control in financial matters and allow things to happen organically, based on how you earn a living or how you work to get paid.
When life seems uncertain and the economy fluctuates, you may try to protect yourself. You might do things to manipulate the outcome, such as avoiding spending, saving excessively, or taking a second job to pay the bills, and harm yourself for overdoing it.
It’s tempting to look for a shortcut to avoid wasting time, but you should avoid that. This tarot card is a warning. If a door is closed, leave it closed.
If something is taking longer than it should, figure out why. If there’s little you can do about it, consider this delay a protective measure from the universe and see what happens next. There’s an element of trusting fate when you learn to let go of control. While it’s never easy, learning how to practice it can be a liberating experience.
Aquarius (January 20 – February 18)
May Tarot Card for Aquarius: Ten of Wands, reversed
Some burdens aren’t yours to bear. Some problems, no matter how much you want to solve them, can’t be handled by you alone. You have to hand them over to someone else. You have to take the weight of the world off your shoulders and transfer it to someone else.
This month is the month you begin to expand and create a world where you can exist without feeling alone. “Don’t walk alone” is May motto. It’s better when people help you and you help them. As the saying goes, “Many hands make light work.”
The Ten of Wands reversed is a card of heavy burdens and a cry for help from others. Do you have to be the “have-to-do-it-all” type for yourself and others? What would happen if you told a friend or counselor that you feel overwhelmed and could use some help?
You have the entire month to create a support network that will help you accomplish much more than you could on your own. It can be scary to admit you’re invisible, especially if you’ve experienced rejection in the past. But asking for help demonstrates growth, and that’s part of what you’ll see more of in May.
Pisces (February 19 – March 20)
May Tarot Card for Pisces: The Star
The universe speaks in many ways, and if you’re a spiritual sign, you can easily get lost in your thoughts and forget to keep both feet firmly on the ground.
This month, you will gain a great deal of wisdom. You will want to share this wisdom with others and not keep it to yourself. The month of May will teach you a valuable lesson about life and how to achieve great success.
The star map depicts a person with one foot on the ground and the other connected to a perpetual stream of water. The water flows into the stream, symbolizing how the universe helps you and uses you to help others.
Everything you dare to dream comes from relationships. What have you learned from past experiences? What are you currently learning? How can you use both to encourage others?
Sharing knowledge will position you as an expert, but opening up about your life serves a dual purpose. The talents and skills you focus on in March will sharpen, and you’ll gain the support of people who will grow with you because of your wisdom. Some people will love you for it, others may challenge you in May.
