Monday, May 25–31

Energy This Week

Things remain unsettled in the cosmos. The physical and mental reactions to the higher frequencies were strongly felt last week. It could even feel like a days-long hangover without alcohol. As though everything was too much. On top of that, there was a heat wave across much of Europe. In just a few days, the temperature rose from 15 degrees to 30 degrees. That’s quite a shift for our bodies.

This week, the energy continues to swirl, partly due to the influence of Uranus in Gemini and Pluto retrograde in Aquarius. There’s a lot of activity, and it remains warm. So the message is clear: slow down, stay hydrated, release (sweat out) what you no longer need, and make room to ground yourself.

The full moon in Sagittarius on May 31—the second full moon this month—does feel like an important turning point, after which the energy seems to quiet down somewhat for a while. After the intense energy of April and the volatile atmosphere of recent days, this week may even bring a sense of calm and a chance to catch your breath.

Lunar phase: waxing moon (until May 30) and full moon (May 31).

May 31: Full Moon ("Blue Moon") in Sagittarius

May begins with a full moon in the profound, intense sign of Scorpio and ends with a full moon in the cheerful and adventurous sign of Sagittarius. A second full moon in a calendar month is called a blue moon. A blue moon occurs on average once every 2.5 to 3 years. Despite the name, the moon does not actually turn blue, but energetically, this moment is considered to be particularly powerful and meaningful.

This full moon brings to a close a process that began with the full moon in Scorpio on May 1. The past few weeks may have felt intense, emotional, and challenging. The energy of Scorpio encouraged shadow work, inner transformation, and the release of old pain, patterns, and control mechanisms. Hidden emotions may have surfaced, and many people felt more sensitive, emotional, or tired. It was as though you were invited to delve into the deeper layers of yourself to make room for change.

With the full moon in Sagittarius, the energy shifts noticeably. Whereas Scorpio drew you inward, Sagittarius urges you to move forward again. This fiery sign restores perspective, optimism, and trust. After weeks of inner reflection, greater clarity slowly emerges about the direction in which you want to grow. This moon helps you find meaning in everything that has been released and reminds you that letting go is not the end, but rather creates space for new possibilities.

The energy of this blue moon is strongly centered on balance in love, freedom, future plans, and authenticity. Relationships, beliefs, or situations that feel limiting may now become clearly apparent. At the same time, this moon supports connections and choices based on trust, growth, and honesty.

The Sun is currently in Gemini, which can intensify feelings of restlessness or overthinking. You may find yourself constantly overanalyzing things or searching for answers. Sagittarius helps you reconnect with your inner fire—your feelings, intuition, and gut—so that you can see the bigger picture and move forward with greater ease.

What was brought to light during the full moon in Scorpio may now be integrated. The energy of that moon is still at work. Full moons set processes in motion that often unfold over the course of weeks. Emotions or insights that still felt confusing at the beginning of May may now suddenly become clear.

After the emotional depth of Scorpio, Sagittarius asks different questions:

• What have you learned?
• Where do you want to go?
• Which truth do you want to live by?
• What might get bigger?

Astrologically, Sagittarius is associated with truth, meaning, and the search for a broader perspective. Not by suppressing emotions, but by finding meaning in what you’ve been through. That is precisely where the power of this moon lies: not remaining stuck in the past, but carrying that wisdom with you as you move forward.

How can you harness this energy?

1. Look ahead without putting pressure on yourself.Sagittarius craves movement, but not escapism. You don’t need to have all the answers right away. Allow yourself to dream again, make plans, or let inspiration flow without trying to pin everything down immediately.

2. Let go of old stories.This full moon helps you release beliefs that hold you back: “I’m not ready,” “It won’t work out anyway,” or “I have to control everything.”

3. Look at the bigger picture.Ask yourself what this period has taught you. What insights will you carry with you? Where do you feel trust or desire returning?

4. Make room for freedom and growth. Sagittarius reminds you that growth happens when you allow yourself to be open to life again, with more trust, honesty, and lightness.

"What depth (within yourself or within a certain process) have you experienced in recent weeks? Which aspects of your shadow have come to light? And what can you now draw upon as a source of strength, so that you can move forward with confidence?"

Monday, May 25–31

Energy this week

Things remain unsettled in the cosmos. The physical and mental reactions to the higher frequencies were very noticeable last week. It could even feel like a hangover that lasted for days, even without alcohol. As if everything was just too much. On top of that, there was a heat wave across much of Europe. In just a few days, the temperature rose from 15 degrees to 30 degrees. That’s quite a shift for our bodies to adjust to. 

This week, the energy continues to swirl, partly due to the influence of Uranus in Gemini and Pluto retrograde in Aquarius. There’s a lot of activity, and it’s still hot. So the message is clear: slow down, stay hydrated, let go (sweat it out) of what you no longer need, and make room to ground yourself. 

However, the full moon in Sagittarius on May 31—the second full moon this month—feels like a significant turning point, after which the energy seems to calm down temporarily. Following April’s intense energy and the volatile atmosphere of recent days, this week may even bring a sense of calm and breathing room.

Moon phase: waxing moon (through May 30) and full moon (May 31). 

May 31: Full "Blue Moon" in Sagittarius 

May began with a full moon in deep, intense Scorpio and ends with a full moon in cheerful, adventurous Sagittarius. We call a second full moon in a calendar month a blue moon. A blue moon occurs on average once every 2.5 to 3 years. Despite its name, the moon doesn’t actually turn blue, but energetically, this moment is considered particularly powerful and meaningful.

This full moon brings to a close a process that began with the full moon in Scorpio on May 1. The past few weeks may have felt intense, emotional, and confrontational. The energy of Scorpio invited us to engage in shadow work, inner transformation, and the release of old pain, patterns, and control mechanisms. Hidden emotions may have surfaced, and many people felt more sensitive, emotional, or tired. It was as if you were invited to descend into the deeper layers of yourself to make room for change.

With the full moon in Sagittarius, the energy is palpably shifting. Where Scorpio drew you inward, Sagittarius wants to move you forward again. This fiery sign brings back perspective, optimism, and confidence. After weeks of inner processing, clarity is slowly emerging about where you want to grow. This moon helps you make sense of everything that has been released and reminds you that letting go isn’t the end, but rather creates space for new possibilities.

The energy of this blue moon is strongly focused on balance in love, freedom, future plans, and authenticity. Relationships, beliefs, or situations that feel limiting may now become clearly apparent. At the same time, this moon supports connections and choices based on trust, growth, and honesty.

The Sun is currently in Gemini, which can intensify feelings of restlessness or cause you to overthink things. You may find yourself lost in your thoughts or constantly searching for answers. Sagittarius, on the other hand, helps you reconnect with your inner fire—your feelings, intuition, and gut—so you can see the bigger picture and move forward with greater ease.

What was brought to the surface during the full moon in Scorpio can now be integrated. The energy of that moon is still at work. Full moons set in motion processes that often unfold over the course of weeks. Emotions or insights that still felt confusing in early May may suddenly become clear now. 

 After the emotional depth of Scorpio, Sagittarius asks different questions:

• What have you learned?
• Where do you want to go?
• What truth do you want to live by?
• What would you like to see expanded?

Astrologically, Sagittarius is associated with truth, meaning, and the search for a broader perspective. Not by pushing emotions aside, but by finding meaning in what you’ve been through. That is precisely where the power of this moon lies: not dwelling on the past, but taking the wisdom with you and moving forward.

How can you harness this energy to your advantage?

1. Look ahead without pushing yourself too hard. Sagittarius wants movement, but not a flight response. You don’t have to have all the answers right away. Allow yourself to dream again, make plans, or let inspiration flow without committing to everything immediately.
2. Let go of old stories. This full moon helps you let go of beliefs that hold you back: “I’m not ready,” “It won’t work out anyway,” or “I have to control everything.”
3. Look at the bigger picture. Ask yourself what this period has taught you. What insights are you taking away from it? Where do you feel confidence or longing emerging again?
4. Make room for freedom and growth. Sagittarius reminds you that growth happens when you allow yourself to be open to life again, with more confidence, honesty, and lightness.

 “What depths (within yourself or in a particular process) have you experienced in recent weeks? What shadow aspects have come to light? And what can you now draw upon as a source of strength, so that you can move forward with confidence?”