Day: May 12, 2025

Full Moon May 2025 – Flower Moon And Alternative Names

May Flower Moon Source: farmersalmanac.com

The full Moon May 2025 marks the peak of spring in many parts of North America that acts as a transition into summer’s sunny days and warm nights. The May full Moon is often called the “Flower Moon” with reverence to abundant flowers in bloom, a prelude to Mother Nature’s coming attractions. But what other names does this special spring full Moon go by in different cultures?

Full Moon May 2025: Monday, May 12
Peak Illumination: 12:56 p.m. Eastern time
Zodiac Sign: Scorpio

Origin Of The Flower Moon Name

May is the month when hundreds of native flowers, sedges, bushes and trees blossom throughout North America bloom. Columbine’s intricate red and yellow bell-like flowers with deep nectaries provide early season food for hummingbirds and other long-tongued pollinators. Lance-leaf coreopsis produces a plethora of bright yellow, daisy-like flowers. Gardeners who promptly dead head spent blossoms prolong the bloom period through July. Meanwhile large stands of pink-hued prairie smoke create a hazy effect resembling smoke hovering close to the ground.

May’s full Moon bears the name of regionally significant flowers and blooms in other regions.

In the Southeast, the Creek and Choctaw referred to this as the “Mulberry Moon.” Fruit from the native red mulberry tree have long been enjoyed in many forms. As dried fruit, as an additive to water and even mixed into cornbread. Fruit, leaves, and twigs were used to make dyes and the branches were used to make bows.

In the Pacific Northwest, May’s full Moon is known by the Kalapuya as “Camas Blooming Time.” Camas blue flowers cover meadows throughout Oregon, eastern Washington and northern Idaho. Camas has been a key food source in Northwest Native diets for centuries. When the blooms fade and set seed in June and July, native peoples would harvest the nutrient rich roots.  They kept larger bulbs and returned smaller roots to the soil to ensure a good harvest the following year.

Growth-Related May Full Moon Names

Not to be out done by the blooms of spring, May is the month when leaves burst from their buds. It’s the first time since the previous fall for many parts of North America to once again enjoy all the gorgeousness of green. It makes sense the Apache refer to this as “The Season When The Leaves Are Green.” The Lakota call it the “Moon Of The Green Leaves” while the Mohawk name it “The Time Of Big Leaf.”

As the green leaves fill the trees, the last of the hard frosts leave these regions, making it safe for farmers to plant their fields. May’s full Moon has been a harbinger of planting season called the “Field Maker Moon” by the Abenaki, “Corn Moon” by the Winnebago and “When Women Weed Corn” by Algonquin in Northeast to Great Lakes. The East Cherokee strict translation for this is “The Putting It In A Hole Moon.” See our Gardening By The Moon Calendar.

More Names For The May Full Moon

In other regions, the full Moon marks a time related to animals. The Passamaquoddy in Northeast in the St. Croix River region call it the “Alewive Moon.” Also known as the river herring, these migratory fish can be found along the East Coast from Florida to Maine. Alewife populations once reached hundreds of millions. The annual spring return of these fish to coastal rivers every spring supported some of the oldest fisheries in the United States.

The Cree in the Northern Plains into Canada call it the “Frog Moon.” Anyone who has heard the call of the spring peeper frog can attest to appropriateness of this name.

In Europe, May’s Moon is known as the “Milk Moon.” This name dates back o medieval times because May was the month when cows were moved to their summer pastures. These fields provided mother cows with rich nourishment to feed their newborn calves.

Other Celtic and Old English names for this full Moon include “Mothers’ Moon,” “Bright Moon,” “Hare Moon,” and “Grass Moon.”

Whatever it is called, the May full Moon is a time to appreciate the sweetness of spring!

Lunar Calendar for May 2025

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Lunar Calendar for May 2025 Source: mooncalendar.astro-seek.com

Date Moon Phase
(Lunar Phase)		 Moon Sign
Organs influenced by the Moon Sign
——
Surgery
Thu May 1 Waxing Crescent Moon Waxing Crescent
from 07:23 am

CancerCancer

 Stomach, mucosa, breast, womb, ovary –
Fri May 2 Waxing Crescent Moon Waxing Crescent CancerCancer Stomach, mucosa, breast, womb, ovary –
Sat May 3 Waxing Crescent Moon Waxing Crescent
from 11:30 am

LeoLeo

 Heart, aorta, blood pressure, blood circulation –
Sun May 4 First Quarter Moon First Quarter LeoLeo Heart, aorta, blood pressure, blood circulation –
Mon May 5 Waxing Gibbous Moon Waxing Gibbous LeoLeo

from 19:40

(7:40 pm)

VirgoVirgo

 Heart, aorta, blood pressure, blood circulation –
Tue May 6 Waxing Gibbous Moon Waxing Gibbous VirgoVirgo Pancreas, small intestine, digestive tract –
Wed May 7 Waxing Gibbous Moon Waxing Gibbous VirgoVirgo Pancreas, small intestine, digestive tract –
Thu May 8 Waxing Gibbous Moon Waxing Gibbous
from 07:07 am

LibraLibra

 Kidney, ureter, urinary bladder, veins, skin –
Fri May 9 Waxing Gibbous Moon Waxing Gibbous LibraLibra Kidney, ureter, urinary bladder, veins, skin –
Sat May 10 Waxing Gibbous Moon Waxing Gibbous LibraLibra

from 19:59

(7:59 pm)

ScorpioScorpio

 Kidney, ureter, urinary bladder, veins, skin –
Sun May 11 Waxing Gibbous Moon Waxing Gibbous ScorpioScorpio Genitals, anus, urethra, prostate –
Mon May 12 FULL MOON FULL MOON
at 16:55		 ScorpioScorpio Genitals, anus, urethra, prostate NO!
Tue May 13 Waning Gibbous Moon Waning Gibbous
from 08:35 am

SagittariusSagittarius

 Liver, hips, thighs, sacrum Yes
Wed May 14 Waning Gibbous Moon Waning Gibbous SagittariusSagittarius Liver, hips, thighs, sacrum Yes
Thu May 15 Waning Gibbous Moon Waning Gibbous SagittariusSagittarius

from 19:58

(7:58 pm)

CapricornCapricorn

 Liver, hips, thighs, sacrum Yes
Fri May 16 Waning Gibbous Moon Waning Gibbous CapricornCapricorn Backbone, joints, knees, skin, hair Yes
Sat May 17 Waning Gibbous Moon Waning Gibbous CapricornCapricorn Backbone, joints, knees, skin, hair Yes
Sun May 18 Waning Gibbous Moon Waning Gibbous
from 05:30 am

AquariusAquarius

 Calf, ankle, shin, Achilles Yes
Mon May 19 Waning Gibbous Moon Waning Gibbous AquariusAquarius Calf, ankle, shin, Achilles Yes
Tue May 20 Last Quarter Moon Last Quarter AquariusAquarius

from 12:29 pm

PiscesPisces

 Calf, ankle, shin, Achilles Yes
Wed May 21 Waning Crescent Moon Waning Crescent PiscesPisces Feet, toes, pineal gland Yes
Thu May 22 Waning Crescent Moon Waning Crescent PiscesPisces

from 16:26

(4:26 pm)

AriesAries

 Feet, toes, pineal gland Yes
Fri May 23 Waning Crescent Moon Waning Crescent AriesAries Head, teeth, tongue, arteries Yes
Sat May 24 Waning Crescent Moon Waning Crescent AriesAries

from 17:38

(5:38 pm)

TaurusTaurus

 Head, teeth, tongue, arteries Yes
Sun May 25 Waning Crescent Moon Waning Crescent TaurusTaurus Neck, vocal cords, throat, thyroid gland Yes
Mon May 26 Waning Crescent Moon Waning Crescent TaurusTaurus

from 17:22

(5:22 pm)

GeminiGemini

 Neck, vocal cords, throat, thyroid gland Yes
Tue May 27 NEW MOON NEW MOON
at 03:02		 GeminiGemini Shoulders, arms, hands, bronchial tubes, lungs No
Wed May 28 Waxing Crescent Moon Waxing Crescent GeminiGemini

from 17:33

(5:33 pm)

CancerCancer

 Shoulders, arms, hands, bronchial tubes, lungs –
Thu May 29 Waxing Crescent Moon Waxing Crescent CancerCancer Stomach, mucosa, breast, womb, ovary –
Fri May 30 Waxing Crescent Moon Waxing Crescent CancerCancer

from 20:17

(8:17 pm)

LeoLeo

 Stomach, mucosa, breast, womb, ovary –
Sat May 31 Waxing Crescent Moon Waxing Crescent LeoLeo Heart, aorta, blood pressure, blood circulation –
Attention:
Surgical operations are generally recommended during the Waning Moon, because human body is healing better after surgery.

However, try to avoid surgeries of the organs under the influence of the zodiac sign the Moon is in on the day of the surgery. These organs are more sensitive when the Moon is passing the sign they are affiliated with and their surgery is not recommended.

Gardening Moon Calendar – May 2025

(I apologize for getting this up so late this month.)

May 2025 – Gardening by the Moon, Biodynamic Planting Guide

Source: mooncalendar.astro-seek.com

Please read this first:

1) Moon Phase x Moon Zodiac Sign:

Please keep in mind, that Gardening by Moon Phase and Gardening by Moon Zodiac Sign are two different/independent biodynamic systems and they might give you different or contradictiory gardening recommendations.

  • a) Each Moon Phase (except Full Moon and New Moon) lasts about 1 week
  • b) Each Moon Zodiac Sign lasts about 2.5 days

Try to experiment with these two systems to find which recommendations suits you the most.

2) Tropical (Astrological) x Sidereal (Astronomical) Zodiac:

(1-2 days difference in Leaf, Fruit, Root and Flower days)

There are two different zodiacs for determining the Moon Sign:

  • a) Tropical zodiac (Astrological) is based on the seasons – Vernal Equinox is fixed as 0° Aries (The 1st Fruit day)
  • b) Sidereal zodiac (Astronomical) takes into account Precession of Equinoxes and shifts 0° Aries back by cca 1-2 days. Maria Thun who was an authority on biodynamics was using this Sidereal zodiac

Try to experiment also with these two zodiac systems to find which system suits you better.

Sidereal Zodiac Calendar

Print chart

Date
2025		 Moon Phase Gardening by the
Moon Phase		 Gardening by the
Moon Zodiac Sign

Tropical Zodiac (by Seasons)
Sidereal Zodiac (Maria Thun)
May 1
Thu		 Waxing Crescent Sow/Plant:
Above ground annuals, especially Leaf plants
also Cereals, Herbs, Cucumbers

– Mow lawns (to increase growth)
– Graft & Prune (to increase growth)
flower Days
GeminiGemini
May 2
Fri		 Waxing Crescent Sow/Plant:
Above ground annuals, especially Leaf plants
also Cereals, Herbs, Cucumbers

– Mow lawns (to increase growth)
– Graft & Prune (to increase growth)
flower Days
GeminiGemini
May 3
Sat		 Waxing Crescent Sow/Plant:
Above ground annuals, especially Leaf plants
also Cereals, Herbs, Cucumbers

– Mow lawns (to increase growth)
– Graft & Prune (to increase growth)
flower Days
GeminiGemini

until 01:06
leaf Days
from 01:06

CancerCancer
May 4
Sun		 First Quarter Sow/Plant:
Above ground annuals, especially Leaf plants
also Cereals, Herbs, Cucumbers

– Mow lawns (to increase growth)
– Graft & Prune (to increase growth)
leaf Days
CancerCancer
May 5
Mon		 Waxing Gibbous Sow/Plant:
Above ground annuals, especially Fruit plants
also Cereals and Flowers

– Mow lawns (to increase growth)
– Graft & Prune (to increase growth)
leaf Days
CancerCancer

until 08:31
fruit Days
from 08:31

LeoLeo
May 6
Tue		 Waxing Gibbous Sow/Plant:
Above ground annuals, especially Fruit plants
also Cereals and Flowers

– Mow lawns (to increase growth)
– Graft & Prune (to increase growth)
fruit Days
LeoLeo
May 7
Wed		 Waxing Gibbous Sow/Plant:
Above ground annuals, especially Fruit plants
also Cereals and Flowers

– Mow lawns (to increase growth)
– Graft & Prune (to increase growth)
fruit Days
LeoLeo

until 19:27
root Days
from 19:27

VirgoVirgo
May 8
Thu

MoonOppositionSaturn

 Waxing Gibbous Sow/Plant:
Above ground annuals, especially Fruit plants
also Cereals and Flowers

– Mow lawns (to increase growth)
– Graft & Prune (to increase growth)

Spraying days: Moon Opposition Saturn
root Days
VirgoVirgo
May 9
Fri		 Waxing Gibbous Sow/Plant:
Above ground annuals, especially Fruit plants
also Cereals and Flowers

– Mow lawns (to increase growth)
– Graft & Prune (to increase growth)
root Days
VirgoVirgo
May 10
Sat		 Waxing Gibbous Sow/Plant:
Above ground annuals, especially Fruit plants
also Cereals and Flowers
Optimum planting day (2 days before the Full Moon)

– Mow lawns (to increase growth)
– Graft & Prune (to increase growth)
root Days
VirgoVirgo

until 08:12
flower Days
from 08:12

LibraLibra
May 11
Sun		 Waxing Gibbous Sow/Plant:
Above ground annuals, especially Fruit plants
also Cereals and Flowers
Optimum planting day (2 days before the Full Moon)

– Mow lawns (to increase growth)
– Graft & Prune (to increase growth)
flower Days
LibraLibra
May 12
Mon		 FULL MOON
at 16:55		 Time to rest, celebrate and meditate

Pick medicinal herbs and plants
flower Days
LibraLibra

until 20:57
leaf Days
from 20:57

ScorpioScorpio
May 13
Tue		 Waning Gibbous Sow/Plant:
Below ground plants, especially Root plants
Plant trees, shrubs and perennials

– Harvest all crops
– Fertilize, Transplant
– Mow lawns & Prune (to reduce growth)
leaf Days
ScorpioScorpio
May 14
Wed		 Waning Gibbous Sow/Plant:
Below ground plants, especially Root plants
Plant trees, shrubs and perennials

– Harvest all crops
– Fertilize, Transplant
– Mow lawns & Prune (to reduce growth)
leaf Days
ScorpioScorpio
May 15
Thu		 Waning Gibbous Sow/Plant:
Below ground plants, especially Root plants
Plant trees, shrubs and perennials

– Harvest all crops
– Fertilize, Transplant
– Mow lawns & Prune (to reduce growth)
leaf Days
ScorpioScorpio

until 08:37
fruit Days
from 08:37

SagittariusSagittarius
May 16
Fri		 Waning Gibbous Sow/Plant:
Below ground plants, especially Root plants
Plant trees, shrubs and perennials

– Harvest all crops
– Fertilize, Transplant
– Mow lawns & Prune (to reduce growth)
fruit Days
SagittariusSagittarius
May 17
Sat		 Waning Gibbous Sow/Plant:
Below ground plants, especially Root plants
Plant trees, shrubs and perennials

– Harvest all crops
– Fertilize, Transplant
– Mow lawns & Prune (to reduce growth)
fruit Days
SagittariusSagittarius

until 18:33
root Days
from 18:33

CapricornCapricorn
May 18
Sun		 Waning Gibbous Sow/Plant:
Below ground plants, especially Root plants
Plant trees, shrubs and perennials

– Harvest all crops
– Fertilize, Transplant
– Mow lawns & Prune (to reduce growth)
root Days
CapricornCapricorn
May 19
Mon		 Waning Gibbous Sow/Plant:
Below ground plants, especially Root plants
Plant trees, shrubs and perennials

– Harvest all crops
– Fertilize, Transplant
– Mow lawns & Prune (to reduce growth)
root Days
CapricornCapricorn
May 20
Tue		 Last Quarter Sow/Plant:
Below ground plants, especially Root plants
Plant trees, shrubs and perennials

– Harvest all crops
– Fertilize, Transplant
– Mow lawns & Prune (to reduce growth)
root Days
CapricornCapricorn

until 02:05
flower Days
from 02:05

AquariusAquarius
May 21
Wed		 Waning Crescent Barren phase:
Time to rest. Avoid seed sowing

– Harvest and store crops
– Fertilize, Transplant
– Destroy weed
– Mow lawns & Prune (to reduce growth)
flower Days
AquariusAquarius
May 22
Thu		 Waning Crescent Barren phase:
Time to rest. Avoid seed sowing

– Harvest and store crops
– Fertilize, Transplant
– Destroy weed
– Mow lawns & Prune (to reduce growth)
flower Days
AquariusAquarius

until 06:38
leaf Days
from 06:38

PiscesPisces
May 23
Fri		 Waning Crescent Barren phase:
Time to rest. Avoid seed sowing

– Harvest and store crops
– Fertilize, Transplant
– Destroy weed
– Mow lawns & Prune (to reduce growth)
leaf Days
PiscesPisces
May 24
Sat		 Waning Crescent Barren phase:
Time to rest. Avoid seed sowing

– Harvest and store crops
– Fertilize, Transplant
– Destroy weed
– Mow lawns & Prune (to reduce growth)
leaf Days
PiscesPisces

until 08:18
fruit Days
from 08:18

AriesAries
May 25
Sun		 Waning Crescent Barren phase:
Time to rest. Avoid seed sowing

– Harvest and store crops
– Fertilize, Transplant
– Destroy weed
– Mow lawns & Prune (to reduce growth)
fruit Days
AriesAries
May 26
Mon		 Waning Crescent Barren phase:
Time to rest. Avoid seed sowing

– Harvest and store crops
– Fertilize, Transplant
– Destroy weed
– Mow lawns & Prune (to reduce growth)
fruit Days
AriesAries

until 08:10
root Days
from 08:10

TaurusTaurus
May 27
Tue		 NEW MOON
at 03:02		 Time to rest, celebrate and meditate
root Days
TaurusTaurus
May 28
Wed		 Waxing Crescent Sow/Plant:
Above ground annuals, especially Leaf plants
also Cereals, Herbs, Cucumbers

– Mow lawns (to increase growth)
– Graft & Prune (to increase growth)
root Days
TaurusTaurus

until 08:06
flower Days
from 08:06

GeminiGemini
May 29
Thu		 Waxing Crescent Sow/Plant:
Above ground annuals, especially Leaf plants
also Cereals, Herbs, Cucumbers

– Mow lawns (to increase growth)
– Graft & Prune (to increase growth)
flower Days
GeminiGemini
May 30
Fri		 Waxing Crescent Sow/Plant:
Above ground annuals, especially Leaf plants
also Cereals, Herbs, Cucumbers

– Mow lawns (to increase growth)
– Graft & Prune (to increase growth)
flower Days
GeminiGemini

until 10:12
leaf Days
from 10:12

CancerCancer
May 31
Sat		 Waxing Crescent Sow/Plant:
Above ground annuals, especially Leaf plants
also Cereals, Herbs, Cucumbers

– Mow lawns (to increase growth)
– Graft & Prune (to increase growth)
leaf Days
CancerCancer

Gardening by the Moon Zodiac Sign (Element) – Legend

Biodynamic Calendar – Icon Legend
Leaf Days Leaf days (Water Element)

  • It is the appropriate time to sow, transplant and cultivate plants from which the intention is to use Leaves and Stems.
  • Ex: Cabbage, Salads, Lettuce, Spinach, Green onions, Broccoli, Cauliflower and Celeriac.
  • Leaf plants should be harvested in Flower days (or Fruit days).
  • Harvesting in Leaf days is not recommended (products start decomposing in a shorter time).
  • Beekeeping: Working with the hive is not recommended in Leaf days.
Fruit Days Fruit days (Fire Element)

  • It is the appropriate time to sow, transplant and cultivate plants that produce Fruits and Seeds.
  • Ex: Cherry, Strawberry, Tomato, Pea, Bean, Corn, Pumpkin, Nut, Cereal, Courgette.
  • Harvesting in Fruit days allows fruits and seeds to have a better storage quality.
  • Leaf plants should be harvested in Flower days (or Fruit days).
  • Beekeeping: Fruit days stimulate the collection of nectar. Bees are also supposed to be more gentle these days.
Root Days Root days (Earth Element)

  • It is the appropriate time to sow, transplant and cultivate Root plants and Root vegetables.
  • Ex: Carrot, Turnip, but also Potato, Beet-root, Garlic, Onion, Leek.
  • Crop should be stored in Root days.
  • Beekeeping: Bees should be encouraged to build more comb.
Flower Days Flower days (Air Element)

  • It is the appropriate time to sow, transplant, cultivate and harvest Flower plants or herbs used for medicinal purposes.
  • Flowers, if cut in these days, have a more intense scent and endure longer.
  • Leaf plants should be harvested in these Flower days.
  • Beekeeping: Flower days stimulate brood activity and colony development. Bees are also supposed to be more gentle these days.
Gardening by the Moon Phase – Legend
NEW MOON

  • Time to rest, celebrate and meditate.


NEW MOON PHASE

New Moon -» First Quarter (Waxing Crescent)

– Moonlight is increasing

– Strongest gravitational pull

– Soil releases / Earth exhales / Energy draws UP into upper planets

  • Sow/Plant: Above ground Leaf plants, Cereals, Grains, Lawns, Herbs, Cucumbers.
  • Jobs: Graft, Mow lawns & Prune foliage (to increase growth).


FIRST QUARTER PHASE

First Quarter -» Full Moon (Waxing Gibbous)

– Moonlight becomes stronger

– Gravitational pull is a little less now

– Soil releases / Earth exhales / Energy draws UP into upper planets

  • Sow/Plant: Above ground Fruit plants (with “inside seeds” such as Tomatoes, Peppers, Peas and Bean), Cereals, Grains, Lawns and Flowers.
  • Jobs: Graft, Mow lawns & Prune foliage (to increase growth).
  • Planting and Grafting take best if done two days just before the Full Moon.
FULL MOON

  • Time to rest, celebrate and meditate.
  • Pick medicinal herbs and plants.


FULL MOON PHASE

Full Moon -» Last Quarter (Waning Gibbous)

– Moonlight is decreasing

– Gravitational pull is decreasing

– Soil absorbs / Earth inhales / Energy draws DOWN into the Roots

  • Sow/Plant: Below ground Root plants such as Potatoes, Carrots & Onions.
    Plant trees, shrubs, biennials & perennials.
  • Jobs: Harvest all crops, Fertilize, Transplant, Mow lawns & Prune foliage (to reduce growth).


LAST QUARTER PHASE

Last Quarter -» New Moon (Waning Crescent)

– Moonlight has decreased

– Gravitational pull has decreased

– Soil absorbs / Earth inhales / Energy draws DOWN into the Roots

  • Barren phase: Time to rest and prepare for the next New Moon.
  • Jobs: Avoid seed sowing.
  • Jobs: Harvest and store crops, Fertilize, Transplant, Destroy weed, Mow lawns & Prune foliage (to reduce growth).
Moon Opposition Saturn
MoonOppositionSaturn SPRAYING DAYS

  • Spraying Biodynamic preparations out during Moon opposition Saturn increases soil activity.
  • The MoonMoon represents fertility and germination, while SaturnSaturn represents form and strong structure.
  • It is also a perfect time to plant seeds out.

Tropical Zodiac Calendar

Print chart

Date
2025		 Moon Phase Gardening by the
Moon Phase		 Gardening by the
Moon Zodiac Sign

Tropical Zodiac (by Seasons)
Sidereal Zodiac (Maria Thun)
May 1
Thu		 Waxing Crescent Sow/Plant:
Above ground annuals, especially Leaf plants
also Cereals, Herbs, Cucumbers

– Mow lawns (to increase growth)
– Graft & Prune (to increase growth)
flower Days
GeminiGemini

until 07:23
leaf Days
from 07:23

CancerCancer
May 2
Fri		 Waxing Crescent Sow/Plant:
Above ground annuals, especially Leaf plants
also Cereals, Herbs, Cucumbers

– Mow lawns (to increase growth)
– Graft & Prune (to increase growth)
leaf Days
CancerCancer
May 3
Sat		 Waxing Crescent Sow/Plant:
Above ground annuals, especially Leaf plants
also Cereals, Herbs, Cucumbers

– Mow lawns (to increase growth)
– Graft & Prune (to increase growth)
leaf Days
CancerCancer

until 11:30
fruit Days
from 11:30

LeoLeo
May 4
Sun		 First Quarter Sow/Plant:
Above ground annuals, especially Leaf plants
also Cereals, Herbs, Cucumbers

– Mow lawns (to increase growth)
– Graft & Prune (to increase growth)
fruit Days
LeoLeo
May 5
Mon		 Waxing Gibbous Sow/Plant:
Above ground annuals, especially Fruit plants
also Cereals and Flowers

– Mow lawns (to increase growth)
– Graft & Prune (to increase growth)
fruit Days
LeoLeo

until 19:40
root Days
from 19:40

VirgoVirgo
May 6
Tue		 Waxing Gibbous Sow/Plant:
Above ground annuals, especially Fruit plants
also Cereals and Flowers

– Mow lawns (to increase growth)
– Graft & Prune (to increase growth)
root Days
VirgoVirgo
May 7
Wed		 Waxing Gibbous Sow/Plant:
Above ground annuals, especially Fruit plants
also Cereals and Flowers

– Mow lawns (to increase growth)
– Graft & Prune (to increase growth)
root Days
VirgoVirgo
May 8
Thu

MoonOppositionSaturn

 Waxing Gibbous Sow/Plant:
Above ground annuals, especially Fruit plants
also Cereals and Flowers

– Mow lawns (to increase growth)
– Graft & Prune (to increase growth)

Spraying days: Moon Opposition Saturn
root Days
VirgoVirgo

until 07:07
flower Days
from 07:07

LibraLibra
May 9
Fri		 Waxing Gibbous Sow/Plant:
Above ground annuals, especially Fruit plants
also Cereals and Flowers

– Mow lawns (to increase growth)
– Graft & Prune (to increase growth)
flower Days
LibraLibra
May 10
Sat		 Waxing Gibbous Sow/Plant:
Above ground annuals, especially Fruit plants
also Cereals and Flowers
Optimum planting day (2 days before the Full Moon)

– Mow lawns (to increase growth)
– Graft & Prune (to increase growth)
flower Days
LibraLibra

until 19:59
leaf Days
from 19:59

ScorpioScorpio
May 11
Sun		 Waxing Gibbous Sow/Plant:
Above ground annuals, especially Fruit plants
also Cereals and Flowers
Optimum planting day (2 days before the Full Moon)

– Mow lawns (to increase growth)
– Graft & Prune (to increase growth)
leaf Days
ScorpioScorpio
May 12
Mon		 FULL MOON
at 16:55		 Time to rest, celebrate and meditate

Pick medicinal herbs and plants
leaf Days
ScorpioScorpio
May 13
Tue		 Waning Gibbous Sow/Plant:
Below ground plants, especially Root plants
Plant trees, shrubs and perennials

– Harvest all crops
– Fertilize, Transplant
– Mow lawns & Prune (to reduce growth)
leaf Days
ScorpioScorpio

until 08:35
fruit Days
from 08:35

SagittariusSagittarius
May 14
Wed		 Waning Gibbous Sow/Plant:
Below ground plants, especially Root plants
Plant trees, shrubs and perennials

– Harvest all crops
– Fertilize, Transplant
– Mow lawns & Prune (to reduce growth)
fruit Days
SagittariusSagittarius
May 15
Thu		 Waning Gibbous Sow/Plant:
Below ground plants, especially Root plants
Plant trees, shrubs and perennials

– Harvest all crops
– Fertilize, Transplant
– Mow lawns & Prune (to reduce growth)
fruit Days
SagittariusSagittarius

until 19:58
root Days
from 19:58

CapricornCapricorn
May 16
Fri		 Waning Gibbous Sow/Plant:
Below ground plants, especially Root plants
Plant trees, shrubs and perennials

– Harvest all crops
– Fertilize, Transplant
– Mow lawns & Prune (to reduce growth)
root Days
CapricornCapricorn
May 17
Sat		 Waning Gibbous Sow/Plant:
Below ground plants, especially Root plants
Plant trees, shrubs and perennials

– Harvest all crops
– Fertilize, Transplant
– Mow lawns & Prune (to reduce growth)
root Days
CapricornCapricorn
May 18
Sun		 Waning Gibbous Sow/Plant:
Below ground plants, especially Root plants
Plant trees, shrubs and perennials

– Harvest all crops
– Fertilize, Transplant
– Mow lawns & Prune (to reduce growth)
root Days
CapricornCapricorn

until 05:30
flower Days
from 05:30

AquariusAquarius
May 19
Mon		 Waning Gibbous Sow/Plant:
Below ground plants, especially Root plants
Plant trees, shrubs and perennials

– Harvest all crops
– Fertilize, Transplant
– Mow lawns & Prune (to reduce growth)
flower Days
AquariusAquarius
May 20
Tue		 Last Quarter Sow/Plant:
Below ground plants, especially Root plants
Plant trees, shrubs and perennials

– Harvest all crops
– Fertilize, Transplant
– Mow lawns & Prune (to reduce growth)
flower Days
AquariusAquarius

until 12:29
leaf Days
from 12:29

PiscesPisces
May 21
Wed		 Waning Crescent Barren phase:
Time to rest. Avoid seed sowing

– Harvest and store crops
– Fertilize, Transplant
– Destroy weed
– Mow lawns & Prune (to reduce growth)
leaf Days
PiscesPisces
May 22
Thu		 Waning Crescent Barren phase:
Time to rest. Avoid seed sowing

– Harvest and store crops
– Fertilize, Transplant
– Destroy weed
– Mow lawns & Prune (to reduce growth)
leaf Days
PiscesPisces

until 16:26
fruit Days
from 16:26

AriesAries
May 23
Fri		 Waning Crescent Barren phase:
Time to rest. Avoid seed sowing

– Harvest and store crops
– Fertilize, Transplant
– Destroy weed
– Mow lawns & Prune (to reduce growth)
fruit Days
AriesAries
May 24
Sat		 Waning Crescent Barren phase:
Time to rest. Avoid seed sowing

– Harvest and store crops
– Fertilize, Transplant
– Destroy weed
– Mow lawns & Prune (to reduce growth)
fruit Days
AriesAries

until 17:38
root Days
from 17:38

TaurusTaurus
May 25
Sun		 Waning Crescent Barren phase:
Time to rest. Avoid seed sowing

– Harvest and store crops
– Fertilize, Transplant
– Destroy weed
– Mow lawns & Prune (to reduce growth)
root Days
TaurusTaurus
May 26
Mon		 Waning Crescent Barren phase:
Time to rest. Avoid seed sowing

– Harvest and store crops
– Fertilize, Transplant
– Destroy weed
– Mow lawns & Prune (to reduce growth)
root Days
TaurusTaurus

until 17:22
flower Days
from 17:22

GeminiGemini
May 27
Tue		 NEW MOON
at 03:02		 Time to rest, celebrate and meditate
flower Days
GeminiGemini
May 28
Wed		 Waxing Crescent Sow/Plant:
Above ground annuals, especially Leaf plants
also Cereals, Herbs, Cucumbers

– Mow lawns (to increase growth)
– Graft & Prune (to increase growth)
flower Days
GeminiGemini

until 17:33
leaf Days
from 17:33

CancerCancer
May 29
Thu		 Waxing Crescent Sow/Plant:
Above ground annuals, especially Leaf plants
also Cereals, Herbs, Cucumbers

– Mow lawns (to increase growth)
– Graft & Prune (to increase growth)
leaf Days
CancerCancer
May 30
Fri		 Waxing Crescent Sow/Plant:
Above ground annuals, especially Leaf plants
also Cereals, Herbs, Cucumbers

– Mow lawns (to increase growth)
– Graft & Prune (to increase growth)
leaf Days
CancerCancer

until 20:17
fruit Days
from 20:17

LeoLeo
May 31
Sat		 Waxing Crescent Sow/Plant:
Above ground annuals, especially Leaf plants
also Cereals, Herbs, Cucumbers

– Mow lawns (to increase growth)
– Graft & Prune (to increase growth)
fruit Days
LeoLeo

Gardening by the Moon Zodiac Sign (Element) – Legend

Biodynamic Calendar – Icon Legend
Leaf Days Leaf days (Water Element)

  • It is the appropriate time to sow, transplant and cultivate plants from which the intention is to use Leaves and Stems.
  • Ex: Cabbage, Salads, Lettuce, Spinach, Green onions, Broccoli, Cauliflower and Celeriac.
  • Leaf plants should be harvested in Flower days (or Fruit days).
  • Harvesting in Leaf days is not recommended (products start decomposing in a shorter time).
  • Beekeeping: Working with the hive is not recommended in Leaf days.
Fruit Days Fruit days (Fire Element)

  • It is the appropriate time to sow, transplant and cultivate plants that produce Fruits and Seeds.
  • Ex: Cherry, Strawberry, Tomato, Pea, Bean, Corn, Pumpkin, Nut, Cereal, Courgette.
  • Harvesting in Fruit days allows fruits and seeds to have a better storage quality.
  • Leaf plants should be harvested in Flower days (or Fruit days).
  • Beekeeping: Fruit days stimulate the collection of nectar. Bees are also supposed to be more gentle these days.
Root Days Root days (Earth Element)

  • It is the appropriate time to sow, transplant and cultivate Root plants and Root vegetables.
  • Ex: Carrot, Turnip, but also Potato, Beet-root, Garlic, Onion, Leek.
  • Crop should be stored in Root days.
  • Beekeeping: Bees should be encouraged to build more comb.
Flower Days Flower days (Air Element)

  • It is the appropriate time to sow, transplant, cultivate and harvest Flower plants or herbs used for medicinal purposes.
  • Flowers, if cut in these days, have a more intense scent and endure longer.
  • Leaf plants should be harvested in these Flower days.
  • Beekeeping: Flower days stimulate brood activity and colony development. Bees are also supposed to be more gentle these days.
Gardening by the Moon Phase – Legend
NEW MOON

  • Time to rest, celebrate and meditate.


NEW MOON PHASE

New Moon -» First Quarter (Waxing Crescent)

– Moonlight is increasing

– Strongest gravitational pull

– Soil releases / Earth exhales / Energy draws UP into upper planets

  • Sow/Plant: Above ground Leaf plants, Cereals, Grains, Lawns, Herbs, Cucumbers.
  • Jobs: Graft, Mow lawns & Prune foliage (to increase growth).


FIRST QUARTER PHASE

First Quarter -» Full Moon (Waxing Gibbous)

– Moonlight becomes stronger

– Gravitational pull is a little less now

– Soil releases / Earth exhales / Energy draws UP into upper planets

  • Sow/Plant: Above ground Fruit plants (with “inside seeds” such as Tomatoes, Peppers, Peas and Bean), Cereals, Grains, Lawns and Flowers.
  • Jobs: Graft, Mow lawns & Prune foliage (to increase growth).
  • Planting and Grafting take best if done two days just before the Full Moon.
FULL MOON

  • Time to rest, celebrate and meditate.
  • Pick medicinal herbs and plants.


FULL MOON PHASE

Full Moon -» Last Quarter (Waning Gibbous)

– Moonlight is decreasing

– Gravitational pull is decreasing

– Soil absorbs / Earth inhales / Energy draws DOWN into the Roots

  • Sow/Plant: Below ground Root plants such as Potatoes, Carrots & Onions.
    Plant trees, shrubs, biennials & perennials.
  • Jobs: Harvest all crops, Fertilize, Transplant, Mow lawns & Prune foliage (to reduce growth).


LAST QUARTER PHASE

Last Quarter -» New Moon (Waning Crescent)

– Moonlight has decreased

– Gravitational pull has decreased

– Soil absorbs / Earth inhales / Energy draws DOWN into the Roots

  • Barren phase: Time to rest and prepare for the next New Moon.
  • Jobs: Avoid seed sowing.
  • Jobs: Harvest and store crops, Fertilize, Transplant, Destroy weed, Mow lawns & Prune foliage (to reduce growth).
Moon Opposition Saturn
MoonOppositionSaturn SPRAYING DAYS

  • Spraying Biodynamic preparations out during Moon opposition Saturn increases soil activity.
  • The MoonMoon represents fertility and germination, while SaturnSaturn represents form and strong structure.
  • It is also a perfect time to plant seeds out.

May 13, 2025 Current Southern Hemisphere/Tomorrow’s Northern Hemisphere Moon Phase

Source: nineplanets.org

The current moon phase for May 13th, 2025 is the Waning Gibbous phase.

On this day, the moon is 15.24 days old and 99.98% illuminated with a tilt of 32.891°. The approximate distance from Earth to the moon is 405,114.45 km and the moon sign is Scorpio.

The Moon phase for May 13th, 2025 is a Waning Gibbous phase. This is the first phase after the Full Moon where the illumination of the moon decreases each day until it reaches 50% (the Last Quarter phase).

The waning (shrinking) gibbous Moon will rise after sunset in the east, transit the meridian after midnight, before setting after sunrise in the west.

During this phase, the illumination of the moon will go down from 99.% to 50.1%. Technically, the phase starts as soon as the Full Moon has passed, but it can be difficult to calculate and differentiate the first stage of a Waning Gibbous Moon from a Full Moon when 98-99% of the Moon’s surface is illuminated.

Fun fact: the word Gibbous was first used in the 14th century and comes from the latin word gibbosus which means humpbacked.

Phase Details

Phase: Waning Gibbous

Moon age: 15.24 days

Moon illumination: 99.98%

Moon tilt: 32.891°

Moon angle: 0.49

Moon distance: 405,114.45 km

Moon sign: Scorpio

Source: MoonGiant.com

You can use this link to go forward or backward in time for Moon phase information. If you are curious, you can even find out what phase the Moon was in when you or anyone else was born.

The Moon’s current phase for today and tonight is a Waning Gibbous. During this phase the Moon can be seen in the early morning daylight hours on the western horizon. This is the first phase after the Full Moon occurs. It lasts roughly 7 days with the Moon’s illumination growing smaller each day until the Moon becomes a Last Quarter Moon with an illumination of 50%. The average Moon rise for this phase is between 9pm and Midnight depending on the age of the phase. The moon rises later and later each night setting after sunrise in the morning.

Visit the May 2025 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.

Today’s Waning Gibbous Phase

The Waning Gibbous on May 13 has an illumination of 99%. This is the percentage of the Moon illuminated by the Sun. The illumination is constantly changing and can vary up to 10% a day. On May 13 the Moon is 15.68 days old. This refers to how many days it has been since the last New Moon. It takes 29.53 days for the Moon to orbit the Earth and go through the lunar cycle of all 8 Moon phases.

Phase Details

Phase: Waning Gibbous
Illumination: 99%
Moon Age: 15.68 days
Moon Angle: 0.49
Moon Distance: 402,738.30 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 151,200,982.48 km

The 8 Lunar Phases

There are 8 lunar phases the Moon goes through in its 29.53 days lunar cycle. The 4 major Moon phases are Full Moon, New Moon, First Quarter and Last Quarter. Between these major phases, there are 4 minor ones: the Waxing Crescent, Waxing Gibbous, Waning Gibbous and Waning Crescent. For more info on the Moon Cycle and on each phase check out Wikipedia Lunar Phase page.

Useful Moon Resources

Check the weather before a night of Moon gazing at weather.com

For a list of all the current meteor showers visit American Meteor Society

May 2025 Full “Flower” Moon – AI Overview

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In 2025, the full moon in May, known as the Flower Moon, will occur on May 12th at 9:08 am EDT. This full moon is in the sign of Scorpio, which is associated with intense emotional depth, transformation, and rebirth. In witchcraft, the Flower Moon is seen as a time for growth, renewal, and the blossoming of intentions planted earlier in the year. 

Spiritual and Witchcraft Meanings:
  • Growth and Renewal:
    The Flower Moon symbolizes the blossoming of new beginnings and the unfolding of potential.
  • Emotional Transformation:
    The Scorpio placement amplifies the energy, making it a time for exploring and releasing deep emotional baggage.
  • Introspection and Self-Reflection:
    The full moon encourages turning inward to understand the roots of emotions and behaviors.
  • Transformation and Rebirth:
    This is a time for making significant changes and embracing a renewed sense of self. 

Rituals and Practices:
  • Aura Cleansing:
    Use tools like crystals, smoke, or sound to purify your aura and prepare for the moon’s energy. 

  • Intention Setting:
    Visualize your desired outcomes and use the moon’s energy to manifest your intentions. 

  • Release and Letting Go:
    Identify and release old patterns, fears, and limiting beliefs that no longer serve you. 

  • Journaling and Reflection:
    Write down your feelings, insights, and observations about the moon’s energy. 

  • Connecting with Nature:
    Spend time outdoors and appreciate the beauty and power of nature, which is often seen as embodying the moon’s energy. 

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Spell for a Full Moon – Wiccan Full Moon Ceremony and Esbat Ritual Script

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Wiccan Full Moon Ceremony and Esbat Ritual Script

Here is a sample script for a Wiccan full moon ceremony:

Cast the circle

Light candles or incense to mark the boundaries of the sacred space and call forth the elements of air, fire, water, earth, and spirit to protect and empower the ceremony.

For Air: “I call upon the power of Air, bringer of wisdom and clarity. I invite you to join me in this sacred space, and bless this ceremony with your presence.”

For Fire: “I call upon the power of Fire, bringer of passion and energy. I invite you to join me in this sacred space, and bless this ceremony with your presence.”

For Water: “I call upon the power of Water, bringer of emotions and healing. I invite you to join me in this sacred space, and bless this ceremony with your presence.”

For Earth: “I call upon the power of Earth, bringer of stability and growth. I invite you to join me in this sacred space, and bless this ceremony with your presence.”

For Spirit: “I call upon the power of Spirit, bringer of unity and transcendence. I invite you to join me in this sacred space, and bless this ceremony with your presence.”

Invoke the goddess

Invoke the goddess of the moon, such as Aradia, to bless the ceremony and guide your actions. Look to the moon and say:

“Great Aradia, goddess of the moon, I call upon you to join me in this sacred space. Your silver light illuminates the night and guides me on my path. I honor and reverence your power, and ask for your blessing and guidance in this ceremony. May your wisdom and strength fill me, and may your love and grace shine upon me. So mote it be.”

Purification

Cleanse yourself and the sacred space with sage, salt, or moon water to prepare for the ritual. This can be done most simply by lighting a sage stick.

Each person approaches purification differently, and you can use any more elaborate method that you want here.

Offerings and prayers

Offer any food, drink, or other offerings to the goddess, and express your gratitude and intentions for the ceremony.

In this ritual, we will offer honey, as a symbol of sweetness and the moon’s influence on crops. The honey should be produced and placed on a stone before the beginning of the ceremony.

At this point, you can set it out. It will be left here to return to the elements.

Manifestation

Focus on your desires and intentions for the full moon, and use visualization, meditation, or affirmations to bring them into manifestation.

Releasing

Let go of any negative thoughts, emotions, or habits that are holding you back, and offer them to the goddess for transformation.

Say:

“Great elements of Air, Fire, Water, Earth, and Spirit, I thank you for your presence and blessings in this ceremony. I now release you to return to your natural states and ask that any energies or intentions raised during this ritual be sent forth with love and light. May they bring healing, growth, and positivity to all beings and the world. So mote it be.”

Closing the circle

Thank the goddess and the elements for their presence and protection, and close the circle by extinguishing the candles or incense.

By following this script, you can create a meaningful and powerful full moon ceremony that aligns with the energies of the full moon and supports your personal and spiritual growth.

May 12, 2025 Current Northern Hemisphere Moon Phase

Source: nineplanets.org

The current moon phase for today is the Full Moon phase.

On this day, the moon is 14.2 days old and 99.29% illuminated with a tilt of 126.049°. The approximate distance from Earth to the moon is 406,017.20 km and the moon sign is Scorpio.

The Moon phase for today is the Full Moon phase. In this phase, the moon is 100% illuminated when seen from Earth (hence the name Full Moon).

The Full Moon happens when the moon is on the opposite side of the Earth from the Sun. The sunlight fully illuminated the moon, and this is what we call being “full”. The moon will be visible throughout the night sky as it rises at sunset in the east, transits the meridian at midnight, before setting at sunrise in the west.

The specific point at which the Full Moon occurs can be measured down to a fraction of a second. The time that passes between full moons is called the Synodic month and is 29.530587981 days long.

Fun fact: lunar eclipses can only happen within a few days of the Full Moon, but they don’t happen for every Full Moon because the moon’s orbit has a 5.1° tilt around the Earth compared to Earth’s orbit around the Sun. Only when the intersection of these two orbits is pointing towards the centre of the Moon do we get a lunar eclipse.

Phase Details

Phase: Full Moon

Moon age: 14.2 days

Moon illumination: 99.29%

Moon tilt: 126.049°

Moon angle: 0.49

Moon distance: 406,017.20 km

Moon sign: Scorpio

Source: MoonGiant.com

You can use this link to go forward or backward in time for Moon phase information. If you are curious, you can even find out what phase the Moon was in when you or anyone else was born.

The Moon’s current phase for today and tonight is a Full Moon phase. The Moon will be visible throughout the night sky rising at sunset in the east and setting with the sunrise the next morning in the west. During a Full Moon the moon is 100% illuminated as seen from Earth and is on the opposite side of the Earth from the Sun. The point at which a Full Moon occurs can be measured down to a fraction of a second. The time it takes between full moons is known as a Synodic month and is 29.530587981 days long. Keep track of all the Full Moons throughout the year on the Full Moon Calendar >

Visit the May 2025 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.

Today’s Full Moon Phase

The Full Moon on May 12 has an illumination of 100%. This is the percentage of the Moon illuminated by the Sun. The illumination is constantly changing and can vary up to 10% a day. On May 12 the Moon is 14.78 days old. This refers to how many days it has been since the last New Moon. It takes 29.53 days for the Moon to orbit the Earth and go through the lunar cycle of all 8 Moon phases.

Today’s Moon Sign: ♏ Scorpio

The current zodiac moon sign is Scorpio, positioned at 16.34° within the sign. The Moon entered Scorpio on May 10, 10:26 PM and will shift into Sagittarius on May 13, 10:22 AM. The zodiac moon sign represents the position of the Moon as it moves through the twelve signs of the zodiac. Each zodiac moon sign lasts about 2 to 2.5 days as the Moon travels through that part of the sky.

Phase Details

Phase: Full Moon
Illumination: 100%
Moon Age: 14.78 days
Moon Angle: 0.49
Moon Distance: 404,525.76 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 151,168,066.43 km

The 8 Lunar Phases

There are 8 lunar phases the Moon goes through in its 29.53 days lunar cycle. The 4 major Moon phases are Full Moon, New Moon, First Quarter and Last Quarter. Between these major phases, there are 4 minor ones: the Waxing Crescent, Waxing Gibbous, Waning Gibbous and Waning Crescent. For more info on the Moon Cycle and on each phase check out Wikipedia Lunar Phase page.

Useful Moon Resources

Check the weather before a night of Moon gazing at weather.com

For a list of all the current meteor showers visit American Meteor Society

May 12 Birthday Horoscope’s Traits

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May the next year of your life bring you more love, laughter, joy, happiness, enough income to cover what you have to have along with a little leftover for fun! May it bring you everything you want if it is supposed to be and everything you need. May sorrow be unknown, and any negativity be minimal. May the wind always be at your back.

As a Taurus born on May 12th, you seem to be tenacious and constant. You like to know what to expect and are often well prepared.

This also makes you quite dependable in the eyes of other people. Loyalty comes easy to you and it seems that you prefer stability to any temptations, and you tend to reach this conclusion from a young age. Prepare to read a detailed report below.

 The zodiac sign for May 12 is Taurus.

 Astrological symbol: Bull. This is the symbol of the Taurus zodiac for people born April 20 – May 20. It suggests stubbornness but also sympathy and affection embodied in a confident and calm behavior.

 The Taurus Constellation is placed between Aries to the West and Gemini to the East on an area of 797 sq degrees. It is visible at the following latitudes: +90° to -65° and its brightest star is Aldebaran.

 The name Taurus comes from the Latin name for Bull. This is the most common used name to define the zodiac sign for May 12 zodiac sign, however in Spanish they call it Tauro and in French Taureau.

 Opposite sign: Scorpio. This is the sign directly across the zodiac circle from the Taurus zodiac sign. It suggests enthusiasm and secrecy and these two are considered to make great partnerships.

 Modality: Fixed. This shows the neat nature of people born on May 12 and that they are a mark of inquisitiveness and tranquility.

 Ruling house: The second house. This is the space of material possession and all the things valuable in one’s life. The combination with Taurus can only double his/her quest for personal possession from the frivolity of money to moral principles.

 Ruling body: Venus. This connection seems to suggest friendship and attention. The Venus name comes from the Roman goddess of romance. This also shows a focus on passion.

 Element: Earth. This is the element benefiting those with a heightened sense of reality but who also find time to pamper themselves and those around. It is especially beneficial to those born under the May 12 zodiac sign.

 Lucky day: Friday. This exciting day for those born under Taurus is ruled by Venus thus symbolizes aesthetics and romance.

 Lucky numbers: 3, 8, 11, 13, 26.

 Motto: “I own!”

People born on May 12 are generous, practical and always getting involved in all kinds of things with the best of intentions in mind. They seek for security and stability and as they are very attached to material things, this makes them crave for their own comfortable space. You can’t put a Taurus off more than by asking them to take quick decisions or by entering an argumentative discussion with them. Those born under this sign are often to be found surrounded by large crowds.

 Positive Traits: These natives have a loyal and down to earth behavior in regard to most life matters and they try to show themselves as conscientious and honorable individuals. Therefore you can be sure that when they pact something, they are going to go at great lengths to dignity consideration it. They are caring and kind but also diligent and they seem to know when to combine the two behaviors.

 Negative Traits: One of the things Taurus needs to learn is to stop settling and accepting less than they feel they deserve. Not only they need to start fighting for what they want but they also need to understand that being self indulgent won’t lead them to that comfortable and secure life that they want to live. Those born on this day are inflexible and resentful as they tend to remember every wrong thing anyone has done or said to them. They are sometimes indecisive and easily offended.

Love and Compatibility: Lovers born on May 12 are sensual and passionate. These natives seem to prefer to enter a serious relationship than date around and are happier committed to one person with whom they can share everything. They are attracted to creative, enthusiastic and dependable persons whom they can spoil and protect. You can conquer the heart of Taurus if you maintain your individuality and a degree of independence while you keep all your eyes on them but also offer them space. When they are single they don’t seem to mind solitude as they find it easier to delight on the pleasures of life on their own without having to worry about making their partner feel loved and protected.

 They are either trying to win their lover’s heart while complaining about their unrequited love or they play hard to get. However they are an attractive and full of energy lover although they are prone to falling in and out of love quickly. A creative, freedom lover, once decided to settle will invest all their attention in their family and they will probably have brilliant children. Some struggle, trial and error will govern parts of their love life but in the end everything will be worth it. They are most compatible with those born on the 6th, 9th, 15th, 18th, 24th and 27th. May 12 Zodiac people are very attracted to the other earth signs: Virgo and Capricorn as they tend to share the same vision of life. In life, Taurus is constantly seeking for someone who is both attractive and unpredictable and can keep their interest alive and the most suitable to offer them this is the native from Scorpio. Taurus is thought to be least compatible with Aries. As for the rest of compatibilities between the other star signs and Taurus, you know what they say, stars predispose but people dispose.

Lucky Color: Green is the color for Taurus zodiac.

Soothing green symbolizes growth and renewal. This hue is placed in great harmony with the moments of calm and shyness of Taurus. Earthy and practical, these natives need active but serene to stimulate them.

Other hues that appeal to people born on May 12 are pink, yellow and most earth tones.

Representative Birthstone: The charming Emerald is the sign stone for Taurus zodiac.

Emerald is thought to have a positive influence on opening the communication channels of the wearer. It can boost creativity and self esteem in even the most unconfident person.

Other sign stones that are considered to be lucky for people born on May 12 are Rose Quartz and Lapis Lazuli.

Characteristic Flower: Poppy is the representative flower for Taurus zodiac.

Poppy symbolizes sensibility and grace. This fiery red flower reveals a classy and elegant nature. Poppy is also associated with Remembrance Day, the commemoration of the sacrifices made in past wars.

Other flowers suggestive for Taurus are Violet and Lily.

Symbolic Metal: Copper is the representative metal for Taurus zodiac.

Copper reveals a youthful and nurturing nature. This is one the first metals discovered by mankind, it is said to influence emotions and enhance spontaneity.

Another metal considered lucky for Taurus is Silver.

Characteristics: May 12 Zodiac belongs to the third decan of TAURUS (May 11-May 20). This decan is strongly influenced by the planet Saturn. This is representative for people who are resourceful and ambitious just like Taurus and financially wise just like Saturn. This period tempers the positive and negative characteristics of Aries zodiac sign, slightly enhancing the negative ones.

 Being born on the 12th day of the month shows energy, friendliness, affection but also logic and realism. The numerology for May 12 is 3. This number reveals great human interactions and all kinds of communication. People ruled by number three sure know their way around words. The association between Taurus and this number will surface eloquence and great people skills in the first. May is the fifth month of the year, bringing great opportunities to plant the seeds of success for later in the year. Those born in May are affectionate and understanding. May 12 Zodiac people are strong willed and generous. May has as representative symbols the Lilly of the Valley as plant, the Emerald and Aquamarine as gemstones and the roman goddess of spring.

What Statistics Say: May 12 is the 132nd day of the year, or the 133rd day in leap years, in the Gregorian Calendar and there are 233 days left until the end of the year. The seventy third day of spring, this is also the International Nurses Day.

 Taurus is placed seventh on the list from most common to least common zodiac sign. Exuding feminine symbolism but also a general negative polarity, this is also considered of even number. This represents introvert natives who are reluctant and quiet. The archetype used when talking about this sign is the Creator. It seems that spring birthdays are not so keen on performing physical activities. Famous people born on May 12 under the Taurus zodiac sign: Florence Nightingale, Katharine Hepburn, Yogi Berra, Emilio Estevez and Tony Hawk.

If you were born on May 12, you shine bright like a diamond! You’ve got a big brain, there’s no doubt about it. Whatever path you decide to take in life, you’re likely to be the best and most talented in your field. This could lead to an incredibly successful and exciting life, but only if you embrace your humble and grateful side. You will never get to the top without the help and support of those around you. Be thankful and appreciative of your team! Without them, you will get nowhere.

May 12 Taurus at Their Best: Bright, talented, excited

May 12 Taurus at Their Worst: Blunt, boastful, overwhelming

What to Wear: Anything plush, leather or suede — even if it’s hot outside. Due to the foodie tendencies of this birthday honoree, you might also consider an expandable waistband.

What to Eat: Taurus lives for sensual pleasure, so deliver it with several courses of creamy, rich and savory dishes — and don’t forget the wine!

Who to Invite: Taurus might pretend to not care who comes, but unless you invite everybody on this territorial person’s buddy list, you could be in for some sulking.

Where to Go: Pick a venue that at least looks posh. Taurus always likes to experience a nothing but the best kind of birthday.

MAY 12 birthday horoscope predicts that this Taurus person typically has the potential for success or failure. Seemingly, you may go through life vicariously, but that does not mean you are reckless. You always think before you leap.

You are loaded with energy, and you appreciate the ability to enjoy the good life. The May 12 birthday personality may take the approach of “work hard, play harder.” This is fine, but some of you may have trouble dealing with the consequences of the said actions.

Having to deal with hindrances does not problematic well with your personality. The May 12 birthday meanings predict that if your goals are set just under your capabilities, you are not sufficiently challenged. Your biggest fear is a failure.

The May 12 birthday horoscope predicts that you take pride in having a close family unit in which typically, you are the topic of discussions. Flattery comes in many forms, but imitation is the most excellent compliment.

The younger ones often find themselves copying your behavior and style. You are humbled to find this kind of admiration brewing among loved ones. May 12 birthday natives believe that lasting relationships are founded on more than just physical attraction.

The May 12th birthday astrology analysis predicts that you are a naturally good company, but you can be an impulsive flirt. You keep your circle of friends to a minimum but definitely, define levels of intimacy. These zodiac individuals want a special kind of relationship.

You feel as though there should be some attraction out of the bedroom. You are attracted to someone who has a great sense of humor, who is easy to talk to and someone who will give you a stable partnership. If today is your birthday, you love pillow talk. It is here that you will unveil your secret fantasies.

The May 12 horoscope analysis predicts that those born today will get a late start in a profession. You would perhaps make a good business manager as a career choice. After all, running a household effectively takes business sense. In taking care of the home, you are likely to have creative talents, and you would bring them to the professional roundtable. You have the right combination of creativity and practical common sense.

This birthday characteristic is most suitable for interior business design and themes. This would combine both business and creative talents. Pay is not necessarily the deciding factor when it comes to choosing a career, but if given an option, naturally you would choose the job with the best pay.

As the May 12 zodiac sign is Taurus, you take excellent care of yourselves. You are optimistic individuals who consume small meals during the day. You exercise regularly to achieve the body you want. The May 12 born, have a sound temperament and work to keep peace and harmony. You try to make sure your mind is clear of all negative thoughts and feelings.

The May 12 birthday personality are overflowing with energy. Your biggest fear is not winning but losing. When it comes to love, this flirtatious Taurus birthday person would be attracted to someone who is funny and can carry on a decent conversation. If you had to choose, you would choose the job with the best options. Salary, like sex, is secondary to the happiness of this Bull.

Famous People And Celebrities Born On May 12

Emilio Estevez, Kim Fields, Tony Hawk, Katharine Hepburn, Pepper Jay, Florence Nightingale, Emily Vancamp

See: Famous Celebrities Born On May 12

This Day That Year – May 12th In History

1551 – Lima, Peru opens San Marcos University.
1890 – Prizefighting legal in Louisiana.
1908 – NYC holds its second NAACP conference.
1921 – National Hospital Day in observance.

May 12 Vrishabha Rashi (Vedic Moon Sign)

May 12 Chinese Zodiac SNAKE

May 12 Birthday Planet

Your ruling planet is Venus that symbolizes the different relationships in your life and what you gain from them.

May 12 Birthday Symbols

The Bull Is The Symbol For The Taurus Zodiac Sign

May 12 Birthday Tarot Card

Your Birthday Tarot Card is The Hanged Man. This card symbolizes that you need to let go of specific issues in your life. The Minor Arcana cards are Seven of Pentacles and King of Swords.

May 12 Birthday Zodiac Compatibility

You are most compatible with people born under Zodiac Sign Virgo: This love match will be steady and enjoyable.
You are not compatible with people born under Zodiac Sign Gemini: This relationship will be a difficult combination.

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May 12 Lucky Numbers

Number 8 – This number is a symbol of authority, Karma universal spiritual consciousness, and ambition.
Number 3 – This is some creative expression, imagination, and happiness.

Read about: Birthday Numerology

Lucky Colors For May 12 Birthday

Lilac: This is a color that is symbolic of Chakra cleansing and spiritual meditation.
Green: This is a color of balance, stability, growth, jealousy and positive energy.

Lucky Days For May 12 Birthday

Friday – This day ruled by Venus, the God of love and money shows that you look for pleasure and happiness in everything you do.
Thursday – This day ruled by Jupiter is a day of learning, spreading knowledge and attracting good luck.

May 12 Birthstone Emerald

Emerald is a gemstone said to bring security in love relationships and develop a strong bond of friendship.

Ideal Zodiac Birthday Gifts For People Born On May 12th

A gift certificate from his favorite shop for the man and an expensive leather purse for the woman. The May 12 birthday personality will not take no for an answer when they fall in love with someone or something.

May 12, 2025 Daily Horoscopes

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Moon Alert

There are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions today until 11 PM PDT. The Full Moon in Scorpio peaks at 10:35 PM EDT today (7:35 PM PDT).

The Stars Rate Your Day

5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; 3-Average; 2-So-so; 1-Difficult

Aries (March 21-April 19)

*** Today you might feel a squeeze play with financial negotiations or discussions about how to share or divide something. It could be about salaries or trying to get a raise. It might also be about your possessions. Whatever the case, this might be resolved in a few days.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

** Today the Full Moon is opposite your sign, which could create tension between you and partners, spouses and close friends. This is a poor day for important discussions. Don’t push the river. Take it easy for a few days to let the dust settle.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

** Today’s Full Moon will highlight problems with your work and health. (Possibly a pet.) This particular Full Moon could prompt you to reassess your attitude to work. For example, do you take pride in what you do? Think about how you work best and what makes you productive.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

*** You might have concerns with your kids today or perhaps social appointments and fun outings? Romance is another area that will be impacted by today’s Full Moon. Step back and take a look at your role in these relationships. What can you do to make things better?

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

** This is the only Full Moon all year that is at the bottom of your chart. As such, it will highlight tension with family members, especially a female, perhaps mom. It can also trigger memories from the past. Try not to get hung up on the past.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

*** The energy of today’s Full Moon could create an accident-prone influence for you, so pay attention to everything you say and do. Don’t blurt something out, which you might later regret. This can happen because we are always more emotional during Full Moon.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

** Your feelings and attitudes about money might surface today because of the Full Moon energy. For example, if your attitude is “Easy come, easy go,” then you might not hold on to money. (You are a sign that does not like to discuss your finances with others. You’re private about your wealth.)

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

*** Today the only Full Moon in your sign all year is taking place, which might create stress when dealing with others. However, you will have heightened self-awareness and emotional clarity. You’ll be more expressive and confident. This might also be a time of culmination or closure.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

** The Full Moon today might make you second-guess yourself or feel some doubts about a situation, especially your work, your health or a pet. Keep in mind that before every Full Moon, our problems seem to increase; then after the Full Moon peaks – these same problems diminish or disappear. (Go figure.)

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

*** People’s feelings are often heightened during a Full Moon because every Full Moon is an opposition of the Sun and the Moon, which creates contradictions within us, which can translate into tension. Therefore, go gently dealing with friends, kids and romantic partners.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

** Today you might feel caught between the demands of home and family versus the demands of your career or your public reputation in the community. Whatever the case, you cannot please everyone. Furthermore, you’re high viz. and people notice you!

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

*** Avoid discussions about politics, religion and racial issues because they will escalate into arguments due to the tension of today’s Full Moon. Instead, stay with safe topics. Trade lies about the bad old days.

If Your Birthday Is Today

Actor Gabriel Byrne (1950) shares your birthday today. You are responsible, dependable, supportive and deep thinking. You speak your mind. This year you will reap the benefits of all your hard work. You might attain power and leadership in your activities and relationships. Seize opportunities in business dealings. Expect kudos, rewards and deserved acknowledgement!

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Aries (March 21-April 19)

All your attention is being taken by family matters, most likely because you are too busy, not because that what you need to solve is too complicated.

There may be a moment of retreat when you can really expose your feelings and at the same time, you might discover you are the stone that keeps giving confidence to those around.

You can also read this special Aries Daily Horoscope.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

You knew that a time like this one would come, when you would have to clarify your feelings and actually say what you have in mind.

And this is here now and you can’t really hide behind anyone else. Try to be objective and not criticize anyone else just to make your own mistakes seem smaller if this is your situation.

You can also read this special Taurus Daily Horoscope.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

This Monday appears to be putting a bit of pressure on you, emotionally speaking.

You are concerned that you might be stagnating and you would really like to see some things moving around you. The only word of advice for you is to be careful not to let anything unresolved because of this.

You can also read this special Gemini Daily Horoscope.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

This is a day for meeting new and interesting people, either that this happens due to work or because you actively try to get yourself out there.

You may not feel as the most charming and eloquent person out there but you are doing a great job. At the same time, some house chores might keep you quite busy in the afternoon.

You can also read this special Cancer Daily Horoscope.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

You seem to be allocating the right degree of attention and importance to the matters that are occurring in your life and this is how you also manage to get some time for yourself.

In terms of relaxation, it seems that just spending some time on your own will be enough to help you recharge batteries.

You can also read this special Leo Daily Horoscope.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

While some natives may be feeling as if everything is against them, others will be fighting all aversion with a big smile on their faces.

Things are also quite clear and it only takes a bit of courage and the right words to see them evolve. Try not to be too emotional and don’t let others convince you that things stay in any other way.

You can also read this special Virgo Daily Horoscope.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

This Monday will be all about experimenting and trying to see what you really like. This might also include some kind of travel and as well spending time with different people.

While at first you may be completely enthusiastic about what you are doing, as the day goes by, this might be replaced by a little boredom.

You can also read this special Libra Daily Horoscope.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

You have the occasion this Monday to showcase one of your many talents and perhaps do something official with it.

At the same time, it seems that someone in close proximity to you is some kind of an expert in that area and might offer you advice on how to improve further. Just don’t get too excited or imagine you can bypass years of experience.

You can also read this special Scorpio Daily Horoscope.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

The current disposition seems to show you this is the time for decisions and actions and that you need to be ready.

At the same time there is no need to stand in the shadow of someone close, no matter how frequently you have been told that you are not able to do a particular thing. You also show a lot of warmth to a displaced person.

You can also read this special Sagittarius Daily Horoscope.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

You are focusing a lot on the short term and this offers you the confidence of seeing your actions accomplished and at the same time doesn’t let you worry too much.

You can keep up these thoughts for several other days beside today. This is a good time for you to reconnect with activities you enjoyed doing, perhaps a bit of shopping as well.

You can also read this special Capricorn Daily Horoscope.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

There is a lot of enthusiasm around you, perhaps due to some kind of celebration but you are not feeling it. You are more concerned with spiritual matters and feel like everyone is way too superficial.

The good news is that if you have enough patience, you will receive help and news from someone with similar thoughts to you.

You can also read this special Aquarius Daily Horoscope.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

You may not be playing the card you wanted to but this doesn’t mean that your plans won’t succeed. On the contrary, this Monday seems to show you that things happen for a reason and they will soon clarify.

Also, beneficial contacts will allow new collaborations and you might not have to wait for certain things like you used to.

You can also read this special Pisces Daily Horoscope.

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