Weekly Overview
05.13-19.2026
On either side of the New Moon in Taurus, with its activating Mars conjunction to Chiron and Mercury conjunction to Uranus, are really supportive transits. What this translates to is that you are invited to do the work of being intentional about your reactions, impulses, and defenses, so that you may respond with clarity of heart and mind. Be careful about the seeds that you plant now, for if they grow, you will get what you put out there – not what you perform or avoid. For a detailed explanation of what to expect from this week’s astrology, tune into Ghost of a Podcast below or wherever you listen to your podcasts. To read the transcript of the latest episode, find it right here.
Pick your battles wisely, Aries. This week you may have to choose between your peace and saying your piece. While there's not a right or wrong answer that's universal, your assignment is to tap into what's happening deep within you and with integrity– especially when it's most tempting to react with force. One way or another you may be in an uncomfortable position so choose to act in ways that reflect your best parts instead of your loudest this week.
The New Moon in your sign on the 16th is an important opportunity for you to negotiate through anxiety and negative obsessions, so you can get to the part where you are able to not only feel your emotions but honor them. Reassurances would be lovely to have this week, but you don’t need them. What would really be helpful is to approach your feelings and needs with patience and kindness so that you can set intentions that reflect your actual needs, Taurus.
Sometimes the best thing you can do is try and fail. I know! Nobody wants to do something that doesn't work out! But if you really give it a go and find that it doesn't work, you are in an excellent position to actually learn from your impulse, approach, and the reception that it got. Thinking through things is so valuable, but it should not replace the necessity for action and experience. Let go of your need for things to be one particular way and open up to exploring what's possible, Twin Star.
You don't need to know how things are going to turn out in order to know what your next best steps are. This week you're likely to be confronted with some challenges as you try to navigate questions that don't have answers – at least not yet. Instead of doing things for the result alone, explore what the process may be and benefits of that journey, Moonchild. Strive to find acceptance with where you're at so that you can navigate forward based on the things you do know about yourself.
The New Moon in Taurus on the 16th is a powerful moment for you to plant seeds and make efforts to manifest the conditions you want to be co-creating and maintaining. The path forward for you requires clarity about where your passions and joys live, the responsibilities that you have and the energy required to meet them, and the energy and care required to maintain your most meaningful relationships. Explore what's true so that you can build upon it this week, Leo.
It's really hard to tap into your intuition when you're feeling burnt out. If you are struggling with exhaustion or overwhelm, that should be priority number one to tackle this week, Virgo. You are being challenged to rise to the occasion, and the way to do this is by tuning into your inner knowing and honoring it. That doesn't mean seeking a perfect answer but instead identifying what your next best steps are and challenging yourself to take them.
As the saying goes: history doesn't repeat itself, but it rhymes. This week your patterns are likely to be pretty activated, and it may be giving you a serious case of déjà vu. The key is to let the truth set you free. Figure out what is true for you in your situation without needing to know what to do about it, now or later. You are in a process of self-discovery, and it can lead to clarity about what actions to take, but it is not inherently about that. Explore without the need for answers this week, Libra.
The New Moon on the 16th in your Solar relationship house is meant to activate big emotions in your close dynamics with others. The question is, how open are you, Scorpio? If you are open to your own heartfelt needs, then you won't accept less than you deserve. If you are open to receiving love and it is offered to you, not only will you recognize it, but you will embrace it as well. Do your best to be intentional about what you put out there as well as what you let in to your tender heart this week, Scorpio.
What's important to you, Sagittarius? As you explore your goals and the best ways to approach them, it's wise to not only consider what you want for yourself but also how it feels. Success never really feels like success if your achievements don't make you happy, bolster your wellness, and have the potential for further growth. For best results, pay attention to the emotional elements of both your motivations and your actions this week.
This is likely to be one of those weeks where changes happen, and it rattles you. Instead of allowing yourself to get defensive, do your best to explore what you need, what you can handle, and the best way to navigate through what might be a slightly messy space between the two. The key is to not allow your ego to drive you, but instead to act from a place of agency within you. All you can do is navigate your own choices, motivations and approach, not what happens as a result of those things, Capricorn.
Having healthy boundaries requires that you know yourself pretty well, because not only do you need to determine what your needs are but also your capacity. This week is an important one for deepening your relationship with yourself. The New Moon in Taurus on the 16th is meant to be a time where you tap into your innermost psychology and deepest emotions. Be supportive of what you find, even if it's confronting, Aquarius.
As you lay foundations for any development or enterprise it's easy to feel overwhelmed and demoralized by your progress. Don't confuse the struggles of learning or establishing something new with signs pointing you towards failure. Do your best to embrace change this week, especially self-motivated shifts, Pisces. You are pointed in the right direction. What you need now more than ever is clarity of purpose, not assurance of perfection.