Ever find yourself yearning for some precedented times? You know the kind of week where things just bob along, no drama. The start of 2025’s astrology has made that reasonably hard to imagine, but this week, for the first time in what feels like, well, forever, things feel almost chill.
Sure, Pluto has stationed, which always sends some shockwaves, especially on a macro scale. But Mercury, Venus and now Mars are clear of the ‘epilogue’ part of their retrograde cycles. That means all the stuff that’s been in flux is finally starting to settle. It may not have landed where you expected, but there’s clarity. You know where you stand.
Mercury moves into Taurus towards the end of the week (10 May AEST and GMT), and a waxing moon helps bring a greater sense of energy and momentum. But it is otherwise comparatively low-fi. So give yourself a little reprieve. Long walks in nature. Sleep-ins. Get up from your desk and eat lunch outside. Anything that gets you connected to the earth. Channel your inner Shailene Woodley; it is Taurus season after all.
ARIES AND ARIES RISING
As the smoke machines wane, you’re left to survey the reality of what’s right in front of you. The aftermath of what came before, and all the promise and romance you held in your heart late last week, suddenly seems a little less shiny. It’s not to say that what you felt wasn’t real, but it might not have been the whole story or a realistic experience of what is actually going on. Don’t feel silly if you got swept away in the romance of it all. This week is perfect for licking your wounds and regaining your composure.
TAURUS AND TAURUS RISING
Your home season finally gets the steady plodding week you have been yearning for. After a pretty bumpy transition, this week is all about returning to regular programming. Water your plants. Walk your dog. Meal prep. Do the stuff that helps you switch off and relax. The dust is finally settling, and it is now safe to go back into the water (so to speak). Come Friday, Mercury follows the sun into your home sign, helping slow and ground your mind. And…relax.
GEMINI AND GEMINI RISING
For Gemini rising folks in particular, this is your most low-key month of the year…although it might not have felt like it so far. The good news? This week, you can finally take your foot off the gas. With your ruling planet moving into slow-and-steady Taurus on Friday (AEST and GMT), the message from the planets is crystal clear: go slow. Take a long weekend. Schedule a staycation. Do what you need to do to clear the decks and recharge your batteries. You may find, contrary to popular belief, that even Geminis need a little solitude sometimes.
CANCER AND CANCER RISING
There’s a little drama on the horizon (blame the moon, of course), but for now, things are feeling comparatively steady. It’s a relief for Crabs who have likely felt under the pump since the start of 2025. As your energy levels improve, you could find yourself saying “yes” to more than is good for you. It’s been a Time™, and you should not underestimate just how delicious a little bit of “Sorry, I won’t make it” could feel this week. Yes, even despite invitations and catch-ups flowing in thick and fast. Start from no, and give yourself a minute to reflect before you answer. A quiet ask, “Do I really want to do this/see this person/go there right now?”
LEO AND LEO RISING
You might still be firing on all cylinders (thank Mars). This week, the heightened emotions of the past week/month/quarter start to feel a little more productive. The drive or irritation isn’t gone completely, but you’re beginning to feel a little bit of resolve around whatever has changed since December last year. Use the slower, more earthy energy that Taurus season is finally delivering (without any setbacks) to slow down and get grounded. Nature, creativity and choosing the easy route will do you a world of good.
VIRGO AND VIRGO RISING
This week is all about doubling down on grounding practices. As the unapologetic indulgence of Taurus season truly kicks into gear, your only conundrum should be deciding whether to have one scoop or two. It’s a week of integration and recovery, although with a waxing moon, you should be feeling kind of energised. Resist the temptation to double down on your workload; as much as it might feel good, flogging yourself at work is not the way to get back on track. Instead, prioritise time outside, book in for some mindful movement or spend a few nights catching up on Ransom Canyon.
LIBRA AND LIBRA RISING
Are you ready to exhale? Finally, a week that’s not delivering Real Housewives levels of drama. Instead, you’re getting a clear directive to lean into your favourite guilty pleasures… but without the guilt. Now that Taurus season is truly given a chance to shimmer in all its 1200 thread count glory, there’s never been a better excuse to treat yourself. For Librans in particular, any kind of pampering with a therapeutic edge (think: remedial massage, somatic therapy or yin yoga) will be extra juicy. And if you’re struggling to find the motivation to get out and try a new class, rope in a friend to keep you honest. You won’t regret it.
SCORPIO AND SCORPIO RISING
Prepare to relax—at least for about six days—as you’re dealt a remarkably low-key week. Sure, Pluto is still doing Pluto things (think: spraying truth serum, revealing secrets and forcing hands), but at least it makes for a less-boring backdrop. For you, the focus will be on someone close to you starting to make some big progress. Expect news on or after Friday when Mercury brings an update for (or about) someone close to you. Then, it’s all happening again early next week…but for now, you can exhale.
SAGITTARIUS AND SAGITTARIUS RISING
As the dust begins to settle from the latest drama—most likely at the office—you’re reminded of some wise (albeit obvious) truths. Most notably, that you’re at your most satisfied on the job when you’re working smarter, not harder. That’s often easier said than done, but thankfully, the planets are on your side this week to do exactly that. With Taurus season bringing a steadier energy to your day-to-day, you can focus on doing one thing at a time, properly, and you won’t make a silly mistake. Look for smart shortcuts, lean on AI and delegate– it’s not an imposition if it’s part of their job description.
CAPRICORN AND CAPRICORN RISING
The good times continue this week with more green lights encouraging you to slow down and smell the roses. As Mercury joins the Sun in the part of your chart that rules pleasure, you’re officially on notice to fill your mind and senses with the things that bring you joy. Reread a favourite book, spend a weeknight compiling the perfect playlist or book a campsite spot at your favourite national park. There aren’t a lot of weeks where you get such an uncomplicated planetary reprieve, but this is one of them. Don’t let it pass you by.
AQUARIUS AND AQUARIUS RISING
There are some weeks when nothing feels quite as good as deadbolting the door and staying in. New bed linen, another Diptyque candle, or just a real solid declutter will help keep your hands busy and bring your body back to earth. Speaking of which, if you haven’t already, get yourself off the couch; it’s a glorious week to bask in nature. You need all the help you can to get out of your head and back into your body. Kick off your shoes and ground yourself every day for five minutes. Nothing will bring you back to earth faster. Sceptical? Check the data, or just try it and see for yourself.
PISCES AND PISCES RISING
If you find yourself looking longingly at a new G-Wagon or lost in an e-bike rabbit hole this week, you’re not going mad; it’s in the stars. Taurus season is at the halfway point, but this week is the first it really gets a shot at doing what it does best. Coveting beautiful things is a very real threat for Pisceans this time of year, and with Venus and Neptune in sync too, the desire to splash out on something ridiculously beautiful will be hard to resist. Do yourself a favour and head to the hills— or the beach—and drench your senses in that other very Taurean pleasure, Mother Nature. Your body and your bank account will thank you for it.
This story first appeared on GRAZIA International.
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