The Week Ahead 🌙 5.5.25 through 5.11.25
what if small talk was sacred?
Monday, May 5 1:21PM ET: Mercury (22° Aries) sextile Jupiter (22° Gemini)
Tuesday, May 6 5:31PM ET: Venus (3° Aries) sextile Pluto (3° Aquarius)
Tuesday, May 6 9:48PM ET: Mercury conjunct Chiron (24° Aries)
Saturday, May 10 8:15AM ET: Mercury enters Taurus
This week brings a series shifts in how we think, speak, and connect. Communication is the medium through which healing, clarity, and alignment can occur, and now we’re reminded that language isn’t just about exchanging information; it’s how we shape meaning, build trust, and understand ourselves in real time.
With Mercury active in its final days of Aries and preparing to settle into Taurus by the end of the week, the universe is inviting us to speak our truth. Aries and Taurus are both “early” signs in the zodiac—raw expressions of fire and earth—so there’s no need for overthinking, over-intellectualizing, or over-explaining. Language is alchemy: when words are clear and intentions are grounded, we’re not just exchanging ideas—we're shaping reality. Say what you mean. Let it land. Then watch what grows from there.
Monday, May 5: Mercury sextile Jupiter (22° Aries x Gemini)
Mercury in Aries makes a flowing sextile to Jupiter in Gemini, delivering bold insight, quick thinking, and conversations that go somewhere. This is sharp, snappy, and expansive energy—great for pitching ideas, sharing your story, or saying the thing you’ve been holding back. With Jupiter in Gemini amplifying Mercury’s message, even small talk could lead to massive breakthroughs.
Btw, did you know that small talk is actually v important, in general? As your resident no-bullshit-converser (8th House things, obviously), even I’ll admit: small talk isn’t just filler, it’s glue. Those quick, informal exchanges build rapport, signal safety, and open the door to deeper connection. Under a Mercury–Jupiter sextile, even a passing comment could carry surprising weight.
Ep 13. The 8th and 12th Houses
So, you have questions about the 8th and 12th Houses in your birth chart? Don’t we all! On this week’s episode of The Curiosity Pod, I dive into these secretive domains, debunking stereotypes and empowering you to tap into the depth and potential stored in these vital areas of the chart. I walk you through the spooky mansion of the Eighth House, and explore how it differs from the oceanic expanse of the Twelfth House, teaching you how to work with these unique energies, and how to metabolize natal planets and transiting planets within them.
Tuesday, May 6: Venus sextile Pluto (3° Aries–Aquarius)
Venus in Aries links up with Pluto in Aquarius, creating an intense, magnetic current around relationships, creativity, and money. Venus in Aries wants what it wants now, and Pluto asks: Are you ready to go all in? Are you ready to get honest? Messy? Are you ready to risk it all? Expect potent connections, deep cravings, and opportunities to transform the way you express desire or handle resources.
Tuesday, May 6: Mercury conjunct Chiron (24° Aries)
Mercury meets Chiron in Aries, offering an opportunity to speak from the scar, not the wound. This is a powerful aspect for healing through dialogue—naming old hurts, acknowledging the parts of yourself that have been ignored or dismissed, and starting to shift the narrative. Aries pushes us to confront things head-on, and with Mercury involved, your voice becomes the tool for strength. It might sting a little, but the clarity is worth it.
How to Heal Yourself (Through Astrology)
While Chiron may not be quite as big or loud as other celestial bodies in our birth charts (we see you, Jupiter!), its subtle power will take you on a profound journey of self-compassion and personal evolution. Unpacking your unique Chiron placement will help you illuminate your deepest wounds
Saturday, May 10: Mercury enters Taurus
After a few fiery weeks in Aries, Mercury enters grounded Taurus, shifting the mental tone from reactive to deliberate. Here, words are purposeful—and they tend to stick. Mercury in Taurus is less about clever comebacks and more about thoughtful truths, simple pleasures, and practical communication. It’s a great time to get serious about plans, money talks, or long-term creative projects. Think slower, speak with intention, and don’t underestimate the power of saying less (but meaning more).
To find out what this week means for you, individually, be sure to check out Horoscope Weekly with Aliza Kelly. Brand new episode for this week out now—plus, AstroloTea episodes drop every Wednesday! Yeehawww!
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