This morning we wake up and turn a page
on our calendars. It's the first day of a brand new month. Let's do a
brief check in on what this month holds for our planetary bodies.
First, Ceres remains in Aquarius all month making food and nurturing
an issue that the collective wants to pull together in effort to
resolve. These topics become social issues that need to be
collaborated over and addressed. Sappho and Eros move from the sturdy
sign of Taurus into the lighter more fickle and cerebral sign of
Gemini. By mid-month, both transitions are complete. Psyche moves
from Fiery Aries to Earthy Taurus just as the first week of May comes
to a close. Vesta, Pallas and Chiron all remain in the same sign we
find them in at the first of the month, Pisces, Sagittarius and
Pisces respectively.
Mercury has already shifted into
Gemini. He finds Saturn by opposition on May 3rd just
prior to our Full Moon in Scorpio on the same day. He bumps heads
with Neptune by square on May 9th. From here, his speedy
pace begins to slow as he prepares to turn retrograde on May 18th
at 13 degrees Gemini. He is about to engage in a dance with the Sun
that begins with a conjunction on May 30 (8 degrees Gemini) and
finishes with a second conjunction well after he turns direct on June
11th at 4 Gemini. That means that Mercury enters his
shadow just as he meets Saturn by opposition on May 3rd.
The mental body will need to remain open and flexible for the
duration of this Mercury cycle because there will be plenty of
information that will need to be revisited and reviewed. Plus, there
will be quite a few points of view that run the risk of being set
upon their heads during these days. Again, don't be afraid to look at
things differently and change your perspective if you need to.
Meanwhile, Venus shifts gears this
month as she leaves the sign of the twins on May 7th and
dives into the sign of Cancer. From here, she will trine Neptune on
May 16th, oppose Pluto on May 21st and square
Uranus on May 25th.
Mars also trudges out of the sign of
Taurus this month. We go from chipping away diligently at the stone
to trying to do everything at once as Mars jumps over into Gemini on
May 11th. Of course, this also means that Mars will butt
heads with Saturn and Neptune. This occurs on May 15 (opposition to
Saturn) and May 25th (square to Neptune).
The Sun spends the meat of the month in
Taurus before he shifts gears too and takes his initial steps into
Gemini on May 21. Much like last month prepared us for our entrance
into Taurus Season, this month prepares us for our transition into
the season of the twins and prepares us to be better able to endure
the duality of that season.
Major lunar movements occur as we
experience our Full Moon in Scorpio on May 3rd which will
allow us to release detrimental habitual patterns, debt and our
attachment to feeling as if we must have control over every little
factor in our lives. Then, our New Moon in Taurus occurs at the tail
end of Taurus season on May 18th prior to Mercury
officially turning retrograde. It's a pretty dynamic month that at
times could feel like a complete brain overhaul which does play
directly into both Gemini season and our Full Moon in Sagittarius at
the first of June. I see this month as transitory for the most part
and fairly reflective. Chess pieces change places. Hearts and
motivations change. Information becomes concrete only to start
fraying at the edges again and nothing mechanical really seems to
work like it is supposed to. It could also be a bit frustrating on a
mental/logical level since Mercury is retrograde or at least in his
shadow for the duration. There will be times when absolutely nothing
makes logical sense and others when the picture seems crystal clear
for brief moment only to start becoming confused again shortly
thereafter. Tender Spring blossoms will flourish and fade while the
more hardy plants of summer begin to take root and blossom. Overall,
this month we are learning that nothing is static forever. In things
set in stone face the potential of breaking apart. Situations change
on a dime under circumstances we cannot always predict or control.
With that, we are being tasked to learn patience, faith and foster an
ability to hold ourselves on point in the midst of fluctuating
circumstance. It can AND WILL be frustrating at times, but we will
have tools and resources to help us along our way.
As
for today, the Moon is in Libra on our first day of May. At mid-day
she meets up with Jupiter in Leo in a buoyant sextile. HOLD ON TO ANY
FEEL GOODS YOU ENCOUNTER DURING THESE HOURS. You will likely want to
reflect on them as the day moves forward. At 5:09 darkness enters our
emotional body as the Moon squares off with Pluto Rx in Capricorn.
Then, lightning starts striking harshly as the Moon opposes Uranus at
9:54 PM. The emotional body starts the day light and optimistic but
it is veiled in a veritable thunderstorm by tonight. It may be hard
to hold your smile during those hours. Early tomorrow morning,
though, the Moon does meet with a bit of ease through a trine to
Venus at (10:04 AM). Then, we spend the rest of the day (Saturday)
under a Void Moon allowing us to find center again after today's
emotional storms. There will be final call to release and purge once
the Moon enters Scorpio on May 2 at 9:48 PM. That call becomes more
poignant as the Full Moon in Scorpio perfects on May 3rd.
Today I encourage you to focus on the
areas of life where you feel blessed. Be thankful for any help you
received during your toiling in previous days and treat yourself and
others with kindness. As the day becomes heavier, be easy with
yourself and don't try to maintain an amicable front if you are
really feeling completely dogged out. Watch for resentments to bubble
up along with a plot twist or two. Remember we are learning patience,
self-direction and the ability to shift our perspectives while
bearing in mind the truth and reality of our current circumstances.
We are also gaining wisdom. None of the paths to these set
destinations are particularly easy. However, the reward at the end of
them is great so be sure to stay engaged consciously for the duration
of the ride. Also, take some time to look around you at the scenery
today. By the end of the month, things are set to look significantly
different. So be sure to foster some bit of appreciation for where
you are right now. Remember that “different” is not necessarily
worse or better...just different. For many, a shift in circumstances
could actually be very welcomed.
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