Astrology
How Do I Find My Rising/Moon Sign?
And why would I want to?
I have always been of the opinion that any extra information is never a bad thing! You already know your star sign, let’s call it your Sun sign from now on, because it’s where the Sun was at the time of your birth. The same goes for your Moon sign; it’s where the Moon was when you were born. Your rising sign is dependant on the time and place of your birth, it’s what zodiac sign was coming over the horizon at the time, date and place of your birth. It’s also the degree on the wheel that your whole natal, birth, chart starts from so you can be a different Sun, Moon and Rising sign. Fun!
The wheel is split up into 12 sections, I use the equal house system, meaning each section is 30 degrees. These sections, houses, represent every sector of your life from family, to romance, money, work and so on. Your rising sign is also the face you present to the world; which is why you just don’t feel like the Virgo you are. You can find your rising sign here, but please remember that time is everything as it changes every two hours. If you don’t know your time of birth you may need a ‘chart of best fit’ something your local astrologer may do for you.
If the Sun is the external you, the Moon is the internal workings. The rising sign is how it’s delivered and so with 1,728 different ways of expressing those three things you see how astrology just got more specific, no more of the one twelfth argument! Back to the Moon, find your Moon sign here. She’s all about what lies beneath, a big player in the skies but remember; none of them work alone. Knowing where they are will help make more sense of ‘Sun Sign’ astrology; read your Sun, Moon and Rising sign, see what they reveal and make up your own bespoke reading.
Astrology for May
May opens with the fire of Beltane, one of the four cross-quarter days in the seasonal wheel, a threshold time, associated with fertility, fire, and fresh beginnings. In astrology, Beltane sits at 15° Taurus, the heart of spring, where life is abundant, and the earth is singing. Yet this May feels more like a whispered message than a shout of celebration. There’s a lot stirring beneath the surface, and the skies ask for both stillness and agility.
May 4 – Pluto Retrograde in Aquarius
Pluto begins its retrograde journey in Aquarius, encouraging a deeper internal review around themes of collective power, innovation, and where we may have handed over authority to systems or ideals that no longer align. This retrograde isn’t explosive, but it’s potent, like the rumble underground before a change of landscape.
You may notice subtle nudges to reclaim your voice in groups or to question the role of technology in your life. Pluto retrograde doesn’t always show its hand straight away, it’s more likely to peel things back over time. Be curious about what you feel yourself resisting or rejecting. That’s where the treasure often hides.
May 10 – Mercury Enters Taurus
As Mercury moves into steady Taurus, our minds may prefer substance over speed. This can be a beautiful time to return to practices that centre and ground you, journaling, walking in nature, or simply pausing to enjoy silence. Conversations may be fewer, but more meaningful. Think of this as a time to choose words with care and feel your way into truths, not rush to conclusions.
May 12 – Full Moon in Scorpio
This Full Moon may feel like a cleanse, emotionally speaking. Scorpio doesn’t shy away from shadow, it dives in. The mood around this lunation might be intense or revealing, especially if there’s been something you’ve been sitting on, emotionally or energetically.
It’s a powerful moon for release, particularly where we’ve been trying to control outcomes or hold on to emotional debris. Letting go here isn’t a loss, it’s a return to clarity. You might want to work with water, ritual, or silence on this day, whatever helps you meet your own emotional undercurrents with honesty.
May 18 – Jupiter in Gemini Squares the North Node in Pisces
This square feels like a moment of tension between head and heart, fact and faith. Jupiter in Gemini wants to explore everything, talk to everyone, and collect knowledge like shiny jewels. But the North Node in Pisces reminds us that not everything can (or should) be explained. This is a push-pull between logic and longing, between detail and dream.
Try not to force clarity where ambiguity is more honest. This aspect could highlight how we deal with spiritual bypassing, misinformation, or the urge to rationalise what’s inherently mysterious. Your best compass here? Discernment with compassion.
May 20 – Sun Enters Gemini
As the Sun moves into Gemini, the mood lifts. After a month of earthy Taurus focus, Gemini season brings movement, curiosity, and a desire to reconnect. Ideas spark and there’s more air in the room, socially, mentally, and emotionally. This is a good time to ask questions, try new things, and reconnect with people who energise you.
May 25 – Saturn Enters Aries
This is the big one. Saturn moving into Aries marks the start of a new cycle of responsibility, particularly around selfhood, action, and courage. Saturn brings structure and boundaries wherever it goes, and in Aries, that can mean a push to own our desires, our direction, and how we assert ourselves in the world.
There may be a reality check here, a sense that you can no longer wait for permission or guarantees. Saturn in Aries is a teacher of accountability, but it’s not unkind. It simply says: “If you say you want this, what are you willing to do about it?”
Watch for themes of leadership, identity, and pacing. Aries can be impulsive, but Saturn slows it down just enough to turn bravado into real mastery.
May 26 – Mercury Enters Gemini
With Mercury back in one of its home signs, communication opens up again and with flair. You may find yourself more articulate, curious, or expressive. It’s easier now to find the words for things that felt cloudy earlier in the month. This is a great time for sharing ideas, writing, teaching, and even light-hearted socialising after an introspective start to May.
May 27 – New Moon in Gemini
The month closes on a New Moon in Gemini, time to reset your mental patterns. This isn’t necessarily about new decisions, but about new perspectives. Gemini’s gift is its willingness to ask; not assume.
Where do you need to stay open? What questions are calling your attention? Rather than setting intentions based on outcomes, you might instead focus on cultivating curiosity, adaptability, and a willingness to think differently.