CosmyDay
♏

Scorpio Horoscope for May 2026

May 2026

Archive

By CosmyDay Astrology Team

TodayThis WeekThis Month

📅 Key Dates

•2026-05-01:Full Moon in Scorpio — A powerful emotional peak bringing hidden truths and deep feelings to the surface.
•2026-05-07:Pluto Retrograde — An internal turning point for re-evaluating your personal power and transformation journey.
•2026-05-16:New Moon in Taurus — A fresh start for practical matters, inviting new approaches to your finances and security.
•2026-05-31:Full Moon in Sagittarius — A moment of clarity around your beliefs, values, and what you share with others.
✨ May — Scorpio May opens with a powerful emotional surge for you, Scorpio, as the Full Moon illuminates your own sign right on the first day. This isn't just a gentle glow; it's a deep dive into what you truly feel and need, bringing hidden truths to the surface. Your ruler, Mars, is also actively creating a dynamic tension with Jupiter this month, sparking a potent push-pull between your ambitious drive and the urge to expand beyond your current limits. Part of you may feel ready to charge forward, while another part is deeply sensitive to potential missteps or overcommitments. This month asks you to navigate bold action with careful consideration, especially around what truly motivates you. 💼 Career & ambition: The active tension between your ruler Mars and Jupiter suggests a significant drive to achieve and grow professionally. You might feel a strong urge to take on new projects or push for recognition, but be mindful of overextending yourself. What felt like a focused push from Mars aligning with Saturn is now fading, allowing for a more expansive, though sometimes scattered, energy. This is a strong month for initiating projects that align with your core values, but ensure you’re not biting off more than you can realistically chew. ❤️ Love & relationships: With the Full Moon in your sign at the start of the month, deep emotional truths in your relationships could surface. This is a time to be honest about your needs and boundaries, especially concerning intimacy and shared power dynamics. Venus in supportive connection with Mars brings a lovely flow to how you express affection and desire, making it easier to connect authentically. Be aware that what you're willing to fight for, or what feels like an old wound around connection, could also emerge as Mars aligns with Chiron. 💰 Money & practical matters: Your drive to expand (Mars in tension with Jupiter) could translate into bold financial moves or new investments. However, the same tension suggests a need for caution against impulsive decisions. The New Moon in Taurus mid-month invites a fresh start around your resources and security, encouraging you to ground your ambitions in practical plans. Reviewing your budget or long-term financial goals would be particularly fruitful. 🌿 Wellbeing: This month's intense emotional start with the Full Moon in Scorpio means self-care is paramount. You may feel extra aware of mixed signals today, especially concerning your energy levels and emotional bandwidth. Pluto's retrograde station early in the month invites a deep, internal re-evaluation of where you give away your power or need to transform old habits. Prioritize restorative practices that help you process emotions rather than suppress them. 🗓️ Three moments that matter: 1. Around May 1st: The Full Moon in Scorpio brings your deepest feelings and needs into sharp focus, offering a powerful moment for emotional release or clarity. 2. Around May 7th: Pluto’s retrograde station prompts an internal shift, inviting you to re-evaluate your relationship with personal power and transformation. 3. Around May 16th: The New Moon in Taurus offers a fresh start for your practical and financial security, encouraging new, grounded approaches. 💪 Where you have power: You have power in directing your intense drive and passion towards meaningful goals, rather than allowing it to scatter. Use your intuition to discern when to push forward and when to hold back. ⚠️ Where to be gentle: Be gentle with yourself around the urge to overcommit or take on too much too soon, especially when your ambition feels boundless. 🔮 By month's end: You’ll have a clearer sense of where your energy is best invested and what truly matters for your growth.

Last updated: September 6, 2026

How this month plays out for YOU specifically

May's journey, particularly with that potent Full Moon in your own sign, highlights how deeply your emotional world shapes your path. While this forecast illuminates the general currents of the month, how these energies truly resonate depends on the unique blueprint of your own birth chart. Your personal Mars, for instance, might express ambition differently than the general Scorpio archetype, or your Venus could reveal specific patterns in how you seek connection. Understanding the nuanced interplay of these elements in your unique chart is like having a compass tailored just for you, guiding you through every astrological season with deeper insight into your inherent strengths and the specific ways you’re wired to thrive.

Start with your free natal chart

Know your Sun, Moon, and Rising — then unlock the full reading

That was the sky. This is your sky.

Everything above is true for everyone. These three are true only for you — and all free.

🌟

Who you really are

Your full birth chart from your exact date, time and place — Sun, Moon, Rising and every placement in between.

Get my free birth chart →💫

Who you click with

Put two charts side by side and see where you click — and where you'll clash.

Check a match free →
XFacebookWhatsApp

Scorpio Horoscope Archive

2026
Scorpio horoscope for January 2026Scorpio horoscope for February 2026Scorpio horoscope for March 2026Scorpio horoscope for April 2026Scorpio horoscope for May 2026Scorpio horoscope for June 2026Scorpio horoscope for July 2026Scorpio horoscope for August 2026Scorpio horoscope for September 2026Scorpio horoscope for October 2026Scorpio horoscope for November 2026Scorpio horoscope for December 2026
2027
Scorpio horoscope for January 2027Scorpio horoscope for February 2027Scorpio horoscope for March 2027Scorpio horoscope for April 2027Scorpio horoscope for May 2027Scorpio horoscope for June 2027Scorpio horoscope for July 2027Scorpio horoscope for August 2027Scorpio horoscope for September 2027Scorpio horoscope for October 2027Scorpio horoscope for November 2027Scorpio horoscope for December 2027

Pick any month to read the full Scorpio forecast

About Scorpio

Scorpio is intense, transformative, and deeply perceptive. Traditionally ruled by Mars, Scorpios feel emotions powerfully and pursue their goals with unwavering focus. They value depth and authenticity in all connections.

Element: 💧 Water
Ruling Planet: Mars
Style: Stabilizer
Lucky Day: Tuesday
Lucky Numbers: 8, 11, 18, 22
Colors: Deep Red, Crimson, Black
Strengths: Passionate, Resourceful, Brave, Loyal
Growth areas: Secretive, Jealous, Distrustful
📖 Want to know more about Scorpio? Full sign profile →

Other Signs

♈♉♊♋♌♍♎♏♐♑♒♓