Over the next three weeks, a build-up of planetary action in Taurus (called a stellium in astrology-speak) calls for go-slow adventures in areas of outstanding natural beauty. Welcome to your May 2025 travel horoscope.

Taurus is a grounded earth sign ruled by Venus. The planet of romance, pleasure and sensual delights, they love their creature comforts and little luxuries, as much as a well-planned but laidback travel plans peppered with trips to the local farmers’ market and designated pool time.

This month, while Mercury in Taurus will help get you grounded, Venus spends the month newly direct in Aries, supercharging the zodiac with a can-do dose of energy. Halfway through the month, an intense Scorpio full moon calls for life-altering, solo sojourns that widen your worldview. Then, Gemini season begins (20 May), injecting a spirit of play and adventure into the cosmos.

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After a month of introspection, May begins with the Sun blazing through Taurus and your flamboyant fifth house. Over the next few weeks, you’ll be craving luxe experiences with a capital L. Whether you’re going solo or bringing your Virgo companion along for the ride, the cosmos calls on you to break free from routine. An intense full moon in Scorpio illuminates your collaborative eleventh house on 12 May. You’ll have time to unplug and recharge from 20 May onward, when the Sun settles down in your introspective twelfth house.

April was a whirlwind month, packed with spontaneous outings and weekend jaunts. For now, while the Sun hangs out in sensual Taurus, you’ll be glad to take a breather over the next few weeks. Pausing to slow down allows you to regain steady ground. Instead of overcommitting, the cosmos calls on you to set boundaries and prioritise matters closer to home. On 12 May, a Scorpio full moon intensifies your ambitious tenth house, when you could receive news of an interesting opportunity or a lucrative promotion. Try to refrain from travelling around this period to remain present and grounded, at least before Gemini season commences on 20 May.

The Sun blazes through your third house of short-haul travel this month. With Mercury joining the Sun in your third house of communication on 10 May, you’ll crave meaningful conversations that bring you back down to earth. This month’s transformative full moon in Scorpio illuminates your adventurous ninth house on 12 May, when you could be exploring new pastures. Use this time to strike up conversations with strangers on your escapades – you just never know who you’ll meet. The cadence shifts towards the end of the month, when the Sun and Mercury dash into wide-eyed Gemini and your foundational fourth house.

This month, you’re reminded to keep your feet close to the ground. If anything, you’ll be glad to catch your breath after a whirlwind few weeks. Mercury joins the Sun in your second house of finances and values on 10 May, when you’re called to get systematic – and realistic – about your finances. On 12 May, an intense Scorpio full moon prompts you to carve out time for some sweet solitude. A solo stroll in your local park will give you plenty of breathing space to contemplate in peace. You’ll begin to feel more like your spontaneous self again towards the end of the month, when the Sun enters Gemini and your social life returns.

Your annual glow-up is back and you’re craving adventure. As a sign that appreciates luxury and beauty, you’ll enjoy a soul-soothing, go-slow vacation with someone who appreciates your love of local culture. Let your eyes fill with wonder on a remote island where you can become fully immersed in nature and move at your own pace. Halfway through the month, a Scorpio full moon intensifies your partnership zone, when you’re prompted to speak from your heart and get candid about your future together. Some revitalising R&R is due when Saturn enters Aries on 24 May.

You could be keeping things low-key in light of this month’s Taurus stellium, when a cluster of planets fall into your introspective twelfth house. And with the Sun beaming down in this area of your chart, the cosmos calls on you to slow down and take the scenic route. Halfway through the month, a transformative Scorpio full moon lands in your sixth house of wellbeing on 12 April. A self-improvement holiday ticks all the boxes, as will a steady exercise routine that keeps you healthy and grounded. You’ll be in the mood to socialise and squeeze in a big group getaway when the Sun blazes into Gemini on 20 May.

Your wanderlust is out to play this month while the Sun beams down in your collaborative eleventh house. The cosmos calls on you to get out and about in the big wide world, seeking out experiences in the company of others. On 12 April, a transformative Scorpio full moon intensifies your fun-loving fifth house of romance and glamour. With your playful side fired up during this full moon, you’ll crave balmy rooftop dinners followed by chance encounters in the hotel lobby bar.

May’s planetary weather prompts you to get grounded and slow down, starting with the Sun’s movements in pragmatic Taurus. Mercury, the planet of communication, follows suit on 10 May, blazing through Taurus and your ambitious tenth house until 20 May. As someone who appreciates the finer things in life, you’ll benefit from the Taurus stellium by visiting areas of outstanding natural beauty. When Saturn enters Aries on 24 May, your greatest growth comes through broadening your horizons. The month wraps up with a Gemini new moon in your collaborative eleventh house on 26 May, when community-based adventures take focus.

The Sun beams into your global ninth house this month, igniting your passion for an all-out adventure somewhere beyond your comfort zone. As a sign that appreciates educational pursuits, the language barrier and initial culture shock will spark your curiosity. You’ll be glad to pick up new phrases and become fully immersed in your surroundings in light of a grounding Taurus stellium. A working holiday could appeal toward the end of the month, when the Sun enters Gemini and your ambitious tenth house – swinging open the doors of opportunity. Keep your eyes and ears peeled for career news around the Gemini new moon on 26 May.

Taurus season brings out your love of the finer things in life. With your intimate eighth house fired up over the next three weeks, you’ll crave slow mornings and long weekends in and out of bed. If you are on the move, sensual locations that bring out your inner romantic will hit the spot. A full moon in Scorpio shimmers in your second house of finances on 12 May, bringing an epiphany your way in this area of your chart. The cadence shifts towards the end of the month, when the Sun beams into playful Gemini and your global ninth house. No matter where you are in the world on 26 May, a new moon in Gemini prompts you to explore new horizons.

This month’s planetary weather prompts you to seek out experiences in the company of others. With your seventh house of partnerships fired up, you could be travelling with a like-minded water sign, such as a Pisces, who appreciates your love of deep, meaningful experiences. Your communication style becomes slow and sensual when Mercury enters pragmatic Taurus on 10 May, making you even more mysterious and magnetic than usual. Halfway through the month, a full moon in Scorpio illuminates your personal goals. A strong spiritual practice will keep you grounded when the Sun enters Gemini on 20 May.

The Sun blazes through Taurus and your sixth house of wellness and wellbeing until 20 May. This month, you could be reworking your daily rituals in the name of self-care. While your sign loves to book spontaneous flights at the drop of a hat, the next few weeks of Taurus season are all about establishing a routine and actually sticking to it this time. You’ll likely feel exhausted and in need of rest during this month’s intense Scorpio full moon on 12 May, which is your cosmic cue to turn inward. As a reward for keeping your ever-present wanderlust at bay this month, the second half of May bodes well for a vacation à deux.

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