Cancer Monthly Horoscope

Monthly Horoscope for May 2025

It seems obvious that this month of May is full of promise and pleasant surprises for Cancers. Crossed by the Sun, Jupiter and Saturn, your astral sky has a remarkable balance, which will, without a shadow of a doubt, allow you to get fully involved in the projects that make sense to you.

Therefore, at work, with friends and at home, you will be filled with enthusiasm over the coming days. The experiences you have accumulated seem to be about to bear fruit. Today you can pride yourself on understanding your situation fully, without ever letting yourself be overwhelmed by the little disappointments you encounter.

In May, this patience will help you feel serene whenever you think about your future, which you imagine as radiant and happy. Those close to you will, of course, benefit from this positive dynamic.

A first two weeks under the influence of the Sun

Overlooking your sky in the first half of May, the Sun invites you to come out of your shell and show your real self to the world around you. The successes you have had prove that you have great qualities, which you once didn't think was true.

In this spring period, your self-confidence is likely to reach unprecedented levels, without ever losing sight of reality. Aware of your resources, you will find it easier than ever to imagine a future that truly fits with who you are, based on your values of aspiration, sharing and self-realization.

Have the courage to fight for the values that matter to you and the first results should not be long in coming.

Is a spiritual quest looming?

This first part of May could be an opportunity for you to ask yourself profound questions, beyond the mere material aspects of life. Although your professional life and your relationships are very important to you, you sometimes feel the need to reflect on the true meaning of existence, which would allow you to better understand the reason for your presence on Earth.

This quest for meaning is common to all people. You should embrace it openly as it will contribute to your fulfilment.

Full moon of May 12

Associated with ideas of joy, fulfilment and success, this May's full moon seems to indicate that you are now part of a deeply beneficial dynamic. The efforts you have made in the past are undoubtedly beginning to bear fruit. In the coming days, you will be able to look around yourself with pride. This sense of accomplishment suits you well. Don't feel guilty about being happy, you really deserve it. However, don't let it stop you from thinking about future changes that can make your everyday life an even better place to be.

A second two weeks that invites you to be patient

The passage of Saturn in the Cancer astral sky is particularly interesting, in that it suggests that your success must be considered in the long term. Although society celebrates overnight material success, your life project is more likely to succeed if you consider it over the long-term.

In particular, if you don't want to burn your wings or stumble over small difficulties, it is in your best interest to be patient in achieving your goals. Therefore, before fully committing to any project you should take the time to clearly understand the risks that it entails.

When it comes to personal growth, temperance will always remain your most faithful ally. So do not rush unnecessarily if you are not sure of the path to follow.

A Mother's Day full of nostalgia

In this May, Mother's Day may bring back a number of memories, some more difficult to accept than others. As difficult as it may seem at first glance, this direct confrontation with your past pains should be seen as a good thing for you.

Only by learning to be at peace with yourself will you give yourself the best chance of feeling serene about your future. Accepting forgiveness is often easier than initially feared.

New moon of May 26

In May, the new moon invites you to embrace the virtues of patience, determination and aspiration. If you want to achieve your lifetime goals it's always better to be steadfast and show strength of character. By learning to make the most of your intrinsic qualities, some doors will soon open to you. Don't make the mistake of thinking you don't deserve your success. Falling prey to impostor syndrome is just going to waste your time.

What to remember in May

It looks like Cancers can expect this May to bring the return of success as well as the sunny days. Do you want to create a daily life that reflects the real you? There is every reason to believe that you have all the ingredients you need. Your ambition helps you to give meaning to your days, your patience to keep your course against the odds and your empathy to be surrounded by people who love you for what you really are.

If you manage to define a realistic and precise route map for yourself you can expect great success. In any case, this is what the presence of the Sun, Jupiter and Saturn in your astral sky suggests.

Remember that everything comes at the right time to those who know how to wait! Paradoxically, wanting to get to work too quickly could slow your project down. Obviously, that's not what you want.

Important days this month

Your best day for Love : Saturday, May 24

In love, the Cancer astral climate is under high tension, especially if you are a Cancer in a relationship. This May 24, all your emotions feel stronger and more intense than usual. So it's quite possible you'll feel burning love for your partner one minute and then volcanic fury the next. You are experiencing very strong internal contradictions which can affect your balance.

You understand this today and realize you need to change how you are behaving as quickly as possible. If you are single, you decide to take charge of your life and ditch old habits. It won't necessarily be easy, but it will have the merit of opening new doors to a better future.

Your best day for Finance : Friday, May 16

In finance the Cancer astral climate will help you with your efforts. If you have experienced financial difficulties lately, Venus and Jupiter indicate that the worst is now behind you.

You receive unexpected support from a family member, a friend, a loan, a grant… Everything is working together today to improve your financial situation and promote your projects.

Your best day for Work : Thursday, May 01

The presence of Venus in your sky suggests that at work today relationships will be more important than tasks. You are currently not in a position to build castles in the air or take on new responsibilities.

But since you don't want your day to be unpleasant, you'll be particularly empathetic with some of your colleagues. The opportunity for you to make new friendships? This sociability is to your credit.

The month of May 2025 in detail

The week of April 28

Tenderness, success and projects carried out smoothly, this is the program that Cancers can expect in this week of April 28 to 4 May. You will readily recognize that there are more unpleasant ones!

Under the joint influence of Venus and Jupiter, your lucky star is likely to watch over you more carefully than usual this week and encourage you to take care of your well-being. The astral context suggests that you will also find it easy to decide what is important and what's not and then devote yourself exclusively to the things that really matter to you.

No question of wasting your energy on activities that are not worth it. It must be said that your current clear sightedness will make your task easier. Congratulations!

The week of May 05

As reassuring as it may seem, routine often hinders the progress of your life project. In short, this is the message clearly conveyed by the planets passing through your astral sky in this week of 5 to 11 May.

Whatever your ambitions, you can therefore expect to try to breathe something new into your routine in the days to come. Under the influence of Uranus, Cancers will be ready to roll up their sleeves and commit body and soul to the projects that matter to them.

If necessary, you won't have to be asked twice to change some of your habits or even cut the ties to parts of your daily life that you consider harmful to your development. Be careful, however, not to go too fast. Your life project has to be built; it doesn't just appear fully formed.

The week of May 12

Were you hoping for a helping hand from fate or at least a favorable astral context? Then you should be pleased to see Jupiter and Neptune in the Cancer astral sky, two planets that should help you regain your natural enthusiasm.

This week of 12 to 18 May will clearly be placed under the sign of sharing and success, something that should delight all of you! Venus, for her part, indicates that you will be able to take full advantage of your charm and charisma to improve your relationships, whether in your love life or your professional life.

So you have every reason to look forward to this week with excitement.

The week of May 19

The marriage of Jupiter and Pluto is interesting as it raises questions for those in the know. From an astral point of view, it is possible that this meeting suggests your future success depends on your ability to bring something new to your daily life, starting this week of 19 to 25 May.

The influence of these two planets will encourage you to break some of your bad habits and question some of your most deep-seated convictions. The context also suggests that this wake-up call will be global since it will affect your professional life as much as your finances or your love life.

This does not mean, however, that you will need to take the plunge to act immediately. Your patience is an asset.

The week of May 26

It’s difficult to predict with certainty what this week of May 26 to 1 June will be like for Cancers, the energies associated with Saturn and Uranus being perfectly contradictory.

While the first of these two planets invites you to embrace the virtues of patience and moderation, the second encourages you to take action as quickly as possible. In this particular astral context, it would therefore not be surprising if many Cancers don't quite understand what it is they should be doing.

Despite the doubts that you are sure to feel, you can happily count on the support of the people you trust, first and foremost the person who shares your life. The advice of your friends should help restore some order in your mind.

Weekly Horoscope

Moon calendar

Waxing crescent

April 28 - May 1

Consider this waxing crescent moon as an invitation. During the lunar phase that is beginning, you can expect to feel full of energy. This energy will give you wings that can carry you a long way. Just so long as you don't try to fly too high!

First quarter

May 2 - May 4

During this first quarter moon, don't be surprised if you feel more unsure and apprehensive than usual. The good news? Your strength of character means you'll quickly regain the upper hand!

Waxing gibbous

May 5 - May 6

The waxing gibbous moon invites you to continue tranquilly along the path you have chosen. Patience, perseverance and strength of character will be on the program for the next few days. But you are able to get through this with your eyes shut!

Full moon

May 7 - May 12

In astrology, the full moon is the climax of the lunar cycle. Under its influence, you'll enjoy analyzing every aspect of your life, the good and the bad. You know you have the resources to make a difference.

Waning gibbous

May 13

The waning gibbous moon is a period for relaxation. In the next few days, try to recharge your batteries after the particularly intense days you have recently lived through with no small success. Good things come to those who wait.

Third Quarter

May 14 - May 19

In the next few days, you will probably not be feeling very comfortable with life. Instead of rushing to make big changes, try thinking about how you can put a shine back on what you have already. A short period of introspection is to be expected.

Balsamic Moon

May 20

Get ready to face new challenges. And if you want to do your best, your first step will be to recharge your batteries. In the next few days, don't be too hard on yourself if your energy levels are lower than usual.

New Moon

May 21 - May 26

From the point of view of your passion for life, the most exciting days of the month usually come with the new moon. Use this opportunity to set up new projects or decide to finally draw a line under things that belong in your past. A smile is always better than a tear.

Waxing crescent

May 27 - June 2

The waxing crescent moon indicates that it is time to devote yourself fully to the projects that are important to you. In the coming days, you'll be ready to take some concrete action and you'll soon feel the benefits that will result.