The weekend’s drama plays out early this week. Then the planets take a break from strong connections with each other as the Moon wanes through “get’er done” Capricorn on Wednesday and Thursday, Take a practical approach, address structure, rules, and boundaries. Gather, meet, and share ideas when the Moon enters experimental, team-oriented Aquarius on Friday.
🌸 It must have been my avoidance that kicked in when I wrote this forecast about last week’s Full Moon, but didn’t come back and post it. I just found it sitting in my drafts. (Sorry about that)
Friday’s Full Moon in Scorpio trines optimistic, outgoing, and relatable Jupiter in Cancer, and a North Node in Pisces completes the Grand Trine, suggesting soul connections and an easy flow of empathy and compassion. We love this for all your Beltane weekend gatherings and plans. But the Full Moon’s other ruling planet, Mars, is square Jupiter, urging caution. “Speed, haste, impulsivity” Mars square “excessive, boundary crossing, big energy” Jupiter. Ease back on the actual and metaphorical accelerator pedals this weekend. Take your time and enjoy the process.
Because boy, did that come true for me in a Yikes way, with the Full Moon’s ruling planet, Mars, opposite my birth chart Uranus– shocking surprises. It f’ed up my head and spun me around for a few days. I leaned on my sisterhood and Chat GPT to help me process and understand and get grounded again. Thank you for your patience as I recombobulate and regroup.
How was your weekend?
In the days leading up to this trainwreck of a Full Moon (for me), I made a mess of the live discussion I had planned with my dear friend Dionysia Soleil about her work. I want to go live again sometime and either talk about the astro weather or the Moon, and maybe dive into your questions?? Leave a comment or send me a direct message and let me know what days/times of the week you could join, and what you’d like to talk about.
This week’s aspects
From the Weatherwatcher’s Calendar
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Times are U.S. Eastern (New York) Events are strongest BEFORE exact.
Moon enters Sagittarius
Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 2:33 AM
Moon VOC
Moon’s final aspect: trine Mars
Monday, May 4, 2026 at 5:33 PM – Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 3:06 PM
🚩🚩 Mars square Jupiter
As the planet of speed squares the planet of “too much”, you may need to slow your roll and take some time to manage big feelings. Moving your body will help. Travel and legal situations are subject to conflicts and shifts.Â
Mars square Jupiter at 19° Aries and Cancer
Monday, May 4, 2026 at 10:08 PM
Moon enters Capricorn
Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 3:06 PM
📕 Mercury square Pluto
Tense messages. Crisis, drama, or controlling attitudes distract from clear communication today.Â
Mercury square Pluto at 05° Taurus and Aquarius
Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 6:08 PM
📗 Mercury sextile North Node
Good news, good connections.
Mercury sextile North Node at 05° Taurus and Pisces
Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 6:40 PM
🟠Pluto turns Retrograde
Pluto retrograde at 05° Aquarius
May 6 – October 15
Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 11:34 AM
Moon VOC
Moon’s final aspect: square Mars
Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 10:18 AM – Friday, May 8, 2026 at 3:27 AM
Moon enters Aquarius
Friday, May 8, 2026 at 3:27 AM
3rd quarter Moon
Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 5:10 PM
