There are a few tense moments this week, but not enough to cause long-lasting friction. As long as we don't hold onto emotions and aim to let go to expand our lives, we’ll be able to thrive.

These are the major astrological aspects of the week:

May 25: Mars in Taurus and the Nodes of Destiny adds pep to our steps and gusto to our drive.

May 25: The Sun in Gemini connects with the Nodes of Destiny, heightening our desire to be the best.

May 26: Mars in Taurus unites with Pluto retrograde in Aquarius, intensifying matters. Nothing can stop us from winning.

May 26: The Sun in Gemini aspects Pluto retrograde in Aquarius, igniting our dominance and authority.

May 28: Venus in Cancer squares Saturn in Aries, making us aware of our shortcomings and empowering us to surge ahead.

May 31: The Blue Moon in Sagittarius enlights our hearts and minds with wisdom and inspiration.

June 1: Mercury enters Cancer, making communication more sentimental and emotional. Listen to your gut!

Aries

Your friends and family are leaning too much on you and not reciprocating your needs. You feel like you are giving too much to them at the moment and are asking for a little more attention than they are currently giving you. Be honest with your feelings. Talk it out.

Taurus

By rethinking your aspirations and values, you’ll be able to make transformative shifts in your life — some of which will rock your world for the better. Don’t be afraid to ripen your goals and expand your horizons with the winds of change. Move forward, not backward, to avoid turmoil.

Gemini

Try not to soak up other people’s sentiments, as the rate of projection is high. Be kind and compassionate. Don’t take out your moods on others. If people come at you with drama, you can opt to disengage from the situation. Tend to your inner garden and take care of yourself.

Cancer

Some matters of the past bring back old issues. This can revisit the most recent events and allow you to deal with them. The universe is allowing you to heal and transcend this week; it's up to you to take it and lean into the energy. Have faith in yourself.

Leo

You are reacting to different experiences and states of reality. Many Leos can be in denial of certain unnerving events while others are fully awakened to the truth of the world, and ready to raise awareness and make the world a better place. Get ready to make improvements for all.

Virgo

The stars have a touch-and-go aspect as you are burning the candle at both ends these days. With many creative solutions, it’ll be difficult to decide where to even begin! The cosmos influences your more critical nature and can even trigger self-imposed perfectionist tendencies, but urge you to slow down.

Libra

As passions stew under the Blue Moon, it pulsates with grittiness that gives you a voice. These are moments to proceed with caution and be reminded that others are coming from a very visceral space. Arguments are highly possible on a personal scale and through the wider scope of power.

Scorpio

There is an edginess in the sky, making it difficult for you to get a word in edgewise. Emotional fears are blocked through egotistical characters who try to deflect attention away from the main issues. The planet of communication moves into Cancer, making you more sensitive to them than usual.

Sagittarius

You have a few secrets that you absolutely don’t want to come out right now. Keeping your clandestine activities undercover will prove challenging, as one of the skeletons in your closet may accidentally come out. However, you can control the collateral damage it causes by admitting fault and moving on.

Capricorn

With all of the current planetary influences, there is little or nowhere to run or hide. There is no choice these days but to evolve beyond societal standards and expectations set upon you. Those Aquarians who resist the transformation will only end up getting forced to grow from fateful situations.

Aquarius

Your actions are based on people's opinions rather than on facts. This is softened by the Blue Moon, which offers wise advice if you listen. Even as Venus and Neptune learn their sense of value through an aggravating square, a more calming rapport is beginning to set in from wisdom.

Pisces

You have plenty to discuss with this week’s influences, given the massive-scale trickery you are experiencing from others. Matters of love, money, and self-acceptance are all on the table and can be overwhelming, making you unsure of where to begin uncovering answers. Your intuition will guide you to find clarity.