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In This Week's Astrological Overview
- Major Mercury alignments with Chiron and Eris this week
- How emerging truths may trigger emotions—and healing
- Why this is a key week leading to the May 26 Chiron-Eris conjunction
- The spiritual symbolism of the Eta Aquariid meteor showers
- How to navigate inner and outer change with compassion and clarity
Astrological Overview:
May 5 to 11, 2025
Astrologer Pam Younghans writes this weekly astrological overview based on planetary influences, and offers perspectives and insights to assist you in making the best use of current energies. This column is not intended as prediction. Your own experience will be more specifically defined by transits to your personal chart.
Aspects of Note this Week:
All times listed are Pacific Standard Time. For Eastern Time, add 3 hours;
Add 7 hours for Universal Time (UT).
MONDAY: Mercury sextile Jupiter
TUESDAY: Sun semisquare Neptune, Venus sextile Pluto, Mercury conjunct Chiron
WEDNESDAY: Mercury conjunct Eris
THURSDAY: No major aspects are exact today
FRIDAY: No major aspects are exact today
SATURDAY: Mercury enters Taurus
SUNDAY: No major aspects are exact today
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MERCURY AND CHIRON/ERIS: In writing about last month’s Full Moon a few weeks ago, I explained that the lunation was activating the effects of the upcoming Chiron-Eris conjunction (exact for the first time on May 26). Both Chiron and Eris are known for revealing unpleasant truths and stirring deep reactions. We have certainly seen much evidence of their combined influence over these past few weeks.
This week, with Mercury conjunct both Chiron and Eris, more revelations are likely. As truths emerge and challenge what we thought we knew, some might respond with resentment, blame, and deep anger. It will be important to remember that such disclosures—and the public outcry and grassroots movements they give birth to—are a necessary step before healing (Chiron) and the righting of wrongs (Eris) can begin.
ETA AQUARIID METEORS: The Eta Aquariid meteor showers that grace our skies from mid-April through the end of May each year are predicted to peak this week, being most visible in the pre-dawn hours of May 5 and 6. The meteors take their name from the star Eta Aquarii in the constellation of Aquarius, since they appear to radiate from that star. Known for their exceptional speed, these meteors are debris particles from the nucleus of Halley's comet, which has an orbit of about 76 years and was last closest to the Earth in 1985-86.
Since ancient times, meteors have been seen as portents of major change, similar to how we experience eclipses. As the comet fragments burn up in the Earth's atmosphere, they invite us to release our own debris: old habits, outdated beliefs, and emotional baggage.
These cosmic messengers can bring inspiration and life-changing epiphanies, while also reminding us of our connection to the Universe. Some people report an increase in lucid dreaming and astral traveling when meteor showers peak.
ASPECTS THIS WEEK: Here are my brief interpretations of this week's most important individual planetary aspects, day by day:
Monday
Mercury sextile Jupiter: Conversations flow easily and may cover a wide variety of topics. This aspect supports learning something new, teaching what we know, and speaking our truth.
Tuesday
Sun semisquare Neptune: We may experience some confusion or feel ungrounded today. Misunderstandings or errors in judgment are possible.
Venus sextile Pluto: Opportunities arise to deepen a relationship. Secrets may be revealed.
Mercury conjunct Chiron: We may feel insecure in our ability to express ourselves clearly, distrust our own ideas, feel misunderstood, or be especially sensitive to the words of others. As always with Chiron aspects, this one advises us not to judge ourselves as inadequate, but to realize that there is a part of us, a younger self, who needs our unconditional love, acceptance, and understanding. Topics of conversation could include wounds that have their roots in a childhood experience.
Wednesday
Mercury conjunct Eris: Truths are told, dissent is rampant, debates and controversies are heated, and people are opinionated, assertive, or reactive. Issues of free speech may arise. The mind is focused on what isn't working and may tend to complain or blame.Thursday
No major aspects are exact today.
Friday
No major aspects are exact today.
Saturday
Mercury enters Taurus: Mercury is moving quickly now and will travel through all 30 degrees of earthy Taurus in just over two weeks. From May 10 to 25, decisions are guided by practical concerns but we could be unwilling to think outside the box. The mind prefers to focus on one concept at a time and can stubbornly resist new and unfamiliar ideas.
Sunday
No major aspects are exact today.
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If Your Birthday Is This Week (May 5 to 11):
You are emerging from a period of intensified change that encouraged you to rebel against restrictions, to discover who you truly are, and to find out what "living an authentic life" means for you. Looking back, you may now see how you reinvented yourself and reimagined some area of your life. This year continues the theme in a bit gentler way, offering new experiences that will help you know more about who you are deep within, and what you really want for yourself. Along the way, you may realize that certain relationships, possessions, and values need to be altered. This can be challenging since it requires that you be open to change and let go of attachment to the status quo. (Solar Return Sun semisquare Venus, conjunct Uranus)
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LAST CHANCE! Please let me know this week if you are interested in the replay of my recent "In the Deep" webinar! The class covered the planetary energies we are working with April through June 2025. Just send an email with "Webinar Replay" in the subject line to
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About the Author
Pam Younghans is a professional astrologer, editor, and writer. She lives in a log home northeast of Seattle, Washington with her beloved animal companions. She has been interpreting charts professionally for over 25 years. If you are interested in an astrology reading, e-mail
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Article Recap:
Astrologer Pam Younghans offers insight into the week of May 5–11, 2025, as Mercury conjuncts both Chiron and Eris, stirring powerful revelations and emotional reactions. These cosmic triggers mark a collective turning point toward healing and accountability. Also peaking this week is the Eta Aquariid meteor shower, inviting us to shed energetic baggage and awaken to fresh insights.
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