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Mundane Weekly Astrological Climate - Week of May 5 to 11, 2025

Introduction

You can check the mundane aspects for each day and any moment with the Transits application, in single chart mode, by unchecking the aspects to angles in the form. Positions and aspects are calculated from Monday noon to Sunday 12 PM UT.

You can also consult the previous weeks of this new article series.

This is by no means a horoscope: this analysis falls under mundane astrology and highlights the influence of the planets on a collective level.

This week, from Monday, May 5 to Sunday, May 11, 2025, is marked by a heightened springtime energy, bringing both challenges and opportunities. The fast-moving planets stir up the daily atmosphere, while the slower ones continue their deep, underlying work, offering subtle yet meaningful evolution.

World chart for April 14, 2025 at 12:00 PM UT
World chart for May 5, 2025 at 12:00 PM UT

Long-Term Trends

  • Pluto, retrograde at 3°49' Aquarius, continues to challenge established social paradigms, urging everyone to critically and transformatively reassess their collective commitments.
  • Neptune, from 1°14' to 1°24' Aries, fuels pioneering impulses—both artistic and spiritual. This fresh energy stimulates imagination but also calls for discernment in the face of seductive illusions.
  • Uranus, from 26°34' to 26°55' Taurus, keeps shaking up our material habits, financial patterns, and relationship with everyday comfort. Its innovative force encourages tangible reorganization, prompting unexpected yet potentially liberating decisions.
  • Saturn, from 28°18' to 28°52' Pisces, underscores the need to align personal aspirations with concrete reality. Its discipline calls for responsible choices, blending idealism with pragmatism.
  • Chiron, from 24°20' to 24°40' Aries, highlights personal wounds that can be healed through courage and initiative. Inner healing opportunities arise through a balanced assertion of self.
  • The retrograde North Node, from 26°18'Я to 26°08'Я Pisces, emphasizes the importance of releasing outdated patterns and embracing a deeper, more intuitive spiritual connection.

Medium-Term Trends

  • Jupiter, from 22°17' to 23°32' Gemini, energizes intellectual and social exchanges, supporting learning projects, travel, and stimulating encounters.
  • Mars, from 7°41' to 10°34' Leo, brings sustained fiery energy—boosting personal ambition but potentially sparking conflict when ego or authority go unchecked.
  • Lilith, from 22°00' Libra to 3°34' Scorpio, enters an intense phase, revealing deep, sometimes hidden desires, and heightening passions, which may lead to relational tensions or a stronger drive for authenticity.

Fleeting Climate – Daily Atmosphere

  • The Sun, from 15°15' to 21°03' Taurus, sets a tone of stability, comfort, and material consolidation, with a special emphasis on simple, earthy pleasures.
  • Mercury, from 21°59' Aries to 1°41' Taurus, speeds up exchanges, decisions, and practical tasks. Its entry into Taurus favors more grounded and thoughtful communication.
  • Venus, from 2°53' to 7°07' Aries, sparks spontaneous and fiery passions. Emotional connections are marked by a raw honesty—sometimes blunt, but always invigorating.
  • The Moon, traveling from Leo to Scorpio, tints each day with shifting emotional hues: from joyful exuberance to analytical detachment, then to relational depth, ending the week in deep introspection.
World chart for April 20, 2025 at 12:00 PM UT
World chart for May 11, 2025 at 12:00 PM UT

Major Planetary Aspects of the Week

The planetary aspects this week shape the global context, influencing politics, economy, and societal trends. Due to its rapid cycle and fleeting influence, aspects involving the Moon are not considered in this analysis.

Short-Term Influences

These aspects involve fast-moving planets and specifically influence this week.

  • Mercury (Aries) sextile Jupiter (Gemini) boosts optimism and mental agility, encouraging lively dialogue, spontaneous exchanges, and quick-thinking initiatives.
  • Mercury (Aries) square Pluto (Aquarius) calls for caution in communication—impulsive or overly blunt remarks could lead to conflict or misunderstanding. Prudence is advised.
  • Venus (Aries) trine Mars (Leo) warms up the emotional climate, fueling bold romantic gestures and creating dynamic, playful chemistry in relationships.
  • Venus (Aries) conjunct Neptune (Aries) sets an idealistic, dreamy tone in matters of love and art. While passions may soar, it's wise to guard against illusions or unrealistic expectations.
  • Venus (Aries) sextile Pluto (Aquarius) deepens emotional connections, paving the way for powerful encounters or transformative intimacy.
  • Mars (Leo) opposite Pluto (Aquarius) creates tension between personal assertion and collective stakes—potentially confrontational, but also a chance to clarify true ambitions and priorities.

Long-Term Influences

These aspects involve only the slow-moving planets and reflect deeper transformations that go far beyond the scope of this single week.

  • Saturn (Pisces) sextile Uranus (Taurus) quietly but firmly supports both material and emotional changes, making pragmatic reforms and adaptation to new realities smoother.
  • Saturn (Pisces) conjunct Neptune (Aries) blends realism with idealism, gradually helping to bring inspired goals to life—especially in spiritual, artistic, or social spheres.
  • Neptune (Aries) sextile Pluto (Aquarius) creates a subtle yet powerful current, harmonizing intuition with collective evolution and nurturing lasting, visionary change.

Conclusion

The week from Monday, May 5 to Sunday, May 11, 2025, encourages a dynamic balance between individual boldness and collective responsibility, offering valuable opportunities for personal growth and collective transformation.