05/01/2026
May 2026 Astrology Highlights + Body Check-In 🌕🌱
May is a big month energetically, and your body will feel it too. Here’s what to watch:
May 1: Scorpio Full Moon 🦂
First of TWO Full Moons this month. Think deep emotional clearing, endings, and truth coming to light. In the body: hips, pelvis, and old grief can surface. Great time for hip openers, breathwork, lymphatic massage, or a good cry.
Ask: What is my body ready to release?
May 6: Pluto Retrograde begins 🌀
Slow review of friendships, groups, community. Notice who drains vs. feeds your nervous system. Shoulder tension + jaw clenching = signs you’re holding other people’s stuff.
Remember: Boundaries are medicine.
May 16: New Moon in Ta**us 🌑🌿
Fresh start for your finances, self-worth, and physical habits. Ta**us rules the neck, throat, and thyroid — so neck/back tension, vocal strain, or feeling “stuck” are signals.
Set intentions: prioritize stability, nourishment, and feeling safe (mind, body, soul).
Mid-May: Venus enters Cancer 🦀🏡
The vibe shifts to comfort + care. Routines, home, food, and emotional safety matter more. Your nervous system craves softness. Warm baths, slow meals, gentle massage, and actual rest > pushing through.
Theme: Release. Reset. Root.
"If April felt chaotic, May is about integration. Let go, then rebuild — in your life and your tissues."
- Angelina, CP-RMT, CRP-RT, CH
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