NorthPoint Astrology Journal
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Your guide to planetary energies for
May 12 to 18, 2025
By Astrologer Pam Younghans
REVELATIONS: This month's Full Moon peaks at 9:55 a.m. PDT on Monday, May 12, when the Moon is at 22°12' Scorpio and the Sun is at the same degree of Taurus. Heightened emotions are always expected around the time of a Full Moon—but with this week's lunation in dramatic Scorpio and closely opposite unpredictable Uranus, many will experience their feelings with surprising intensity and could act impulsively or behave irrationally.
Scorpio is known for being direct and honest, for revealing that which has been concealed; a Full Moon brings light to an otherwise dark night, illuminating that which has been unconscious. Secrets and strong feelings that have been hidden are thus revealed by the light of this week's Full Moon. This may happen abruptly or shockingly with Uranus being in close proximity to the Sun. Giant planet Jupiter is in a tight quincunx aspect to the Full Moon, acting as a magnifier for its energies. This type of aspect requires an attitude adjustment, and this quincunx will focus our attention on any limiting beliefs that are needing to be dismantled if we are to move forward. Enhancing our ability to bring spiritual wisdom and maturity to any situations that arise, Saturn is in harmonious trine aspect to the Full Moon. This aspect can help stabilize our emotions and supports us in maintaining a certain level of objectivity. MERCURY TRANSITS: Our mental state is in the spotlight this week as Mercury in Taurus forms challenging aspects with Pluto, Jupiter, Mars, and Saturn. News could be troubling and communications are impacted as the Messenger Planet activates both the recent Mars-Pluto opposition (exact on April 26) and the upcoming Jupiter-Saturn square (exact on June 15). It may be hard to keep our thoughts positive and to rise above worries with these aspects. It will be important to be very self-aware, observing when the mind derails and heads down a negative track. Pausing to breathe consciously and focusing on what we are grateful for can help offset the anxiety and compulsive thinking that could be triggered by these Mercury aspects. DAILY ASTROLOGY: For my daily astrological insights, including lunar aspects not covered in this Journal, please follow me on Instagram: www.instagram.com/pamyounghans/ ASPECTS THIS WEEK: Here are my brief interpretations of this week's most important individual planetary aspects, day by day: Monday Full Moon: The Full Moon peaks at 9:55 a.m. PDT today, when the Moon is at 22°12' Scorpio and the Sun is at the same degree of Taurus. Reverberations of this lunation will be evident throughout the week, and may be especially strong next weekend when the Sun exactly conjoins Uranus (May 17). Mercury square Pluto: Verbal power struggles are possible, and words can be used to intimidate or manipulate. There is a strong desire to get to the truth of a matter, which can lead to very honest but perhaps uncomfortable conversations. Tuesday Saturn conjunct Ceres: This alignment combines the archetypal qualities of the Mother and the Father, enabling us to be nurturing and sympathetic but also to have good boundaries. Bringing more order and discipline into our daily lives helps enhance feelings of safety and security. Wednesday No major aspects are exact today. Thursday Mercury semisquare Jupiter: We could be experiencing information overload now. People tend to exaggerate the "facts" to support their world view. The mind is restless, making it hard to focus on important details. Friday No major aspects are exact today. Saturday Sun conjunct Uranus: The need to feel free and to rebel against restrictions is highlighted today. Breakthroughs or breakdowns occur. Events or situations that arose at last Monday's Full Moon come into greater clarity. Surprising developments could require an abrupt change of plans. Venus semisquare Sun and semisquare Uranus: Relationships are unsettled now as the need for autonomy and independence are highlighted. Some may need extra space to sort out their feelings. Mercury square Mars: People could be especially stubborn or self-centered today, unwilling to see situations from another's point of view. Irritations and anger come to the surface and might be expressed with great drama. Sunday Mercury semisquare Saturn: The mind could be pessimistic or fatalistic today. Conversations dwell on serious concerns. Jupiter sextile Chiron: This subtle but supportive aspect opens the door to greater optimism and confidence. It requires that we focus on self-care and let go of the tendency to blame or judge others for our situation. Jupiter square nodal axis: We are especially aware of the divide between peoples, of differences in viewpoints, ethics, or morals. To make progress on our own evolutionary path, we are asked to release judgment, to surrender anxiety to our higher self, to make our own spiritual growth our highest priority, and to trust in positive outcomes. IF YOUR BIRTHDAY IS THIS WEEK: You are completing a period in which your identity, your understanding of who you are at your core, has gone through a major shift. The purpose of this time has been to help you to live a more authentic life and to break free from labels or expectations that no longer work for you or have become too limiting. As a result of the profound changes you have experienced, your relationships and values are going through an adjustment phase this year. You are gaining a clearer understanding of your true needs and thus may require extra space and time for self-reflection. (Solar Return Sun semisquare Venus, conjunct Uranus) In peace, love, and gratitude, Pam Younghans For an audio recording and non-English versions of this Journal on InnerSelf.com, please click HERE. (New week's audio and text are online no later than 9 p.m. Pacific Time on Sunday.) Photo by Ron Lach NorthPoint Journal © 2025 Pam Younghans. All Rights Reserved. DISCLAIMER: This NorthPoint Journal is not intended to replace the need for qualified healthcare, mental health, legal, or spiritual consultations. No guarantees, implied warranties, or assurances of any kind are given, and as such, Pam Younghans will not be responsible for any interpretation made or used by the recipient of the information and advice provided herein. |
Aspects of Note this Week Times and dates use Pacific Daylight Time (PDT). Add 7 hours for Universal Time (UT). MONDAY: Full Moon 9:55 a.m. PDT 22°12' Scorpio, Mercury square Pluto TUESDAY: Saturn conjunct Ceres WEDNESDAY: No major aspects are exact today THURSDAY: Mercury semisquare Jupiter FRIDAY: No major aspects are exact today SATURDAY: Sun semisquare Venus, Sun conjunct Uranus, Venus semisquare Uranus, Mercury square Mars SUNDAY: Mercury semisquare Saturn, Jupiter sextile Chiron, Jupiter square nodal axis Subscribe to the Journal! |