PLANS CHANGE – LIFE GOES ON
Many of you reading these posts know that I have been planning a move to the coast of Maine for many years. The plan was hatched long before the pandemic and all that has transpired since.
Unfortunately, that plan has been put on hold for the foreseeable future. I have not been able to successfully navigate the housing market at this time. Sometimes doors open when we least expect it. I will wait with hope and anticipation.
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VENUS ENTERS ARIES – GO AFTER YOUR DESIRES
Monday, May 2, 2022
At 6:47 AM ET, the Moon enters Gemini. We can anticipate curiosity and quick-paced conversations to punctuate the early part of the week. Gathering with friends, co-workers, and others to share information, perspectives, and ideas will support pleasure and personal connections.
When the Moon is in Gemini, we instinctively want to gather information, talk and learn. We are driven by curiosity and seek a variety of ideas and opinions.
Venus is the planet that represents personal values, connections with others, and our sense of beauty. At 12:10 PM ET, Venus leaves Pisces behind and enters Aries. Venus has been dreamy and content in Pisces, however, with this shift, Venus wakes up and is ready to take spontaneous and direct action to acquire what is desired.
With Venus in Aries, we are not interested in what has gone before, it is time to take action on our desires NOW. In the arena of desire, Aries loves the chase and the conquest. Aries is blunt, spontaneous, and direct with a no-nonsense approach. It is time to go after your desires.
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EXPANSION OF INFLUENCE
Tuesday, May 3, 2022
The Moon remains in Gemini today keeping us in a state of social curiosity and excitement. We need connection with others in order to maintain emotional equilibrium.
At 10:42 AM ET, the Gemini Moon forms a challenging square aspect to Mars in Pisces. Pay attention to areas where conversations may veer into precarious territory. You could offend someone without knowing it or be offended by someone without them knowing it. You may need to turn the conversation in another direction to keep feelings from being hurt. This is a short-lived issue and will pass before noon.
At 6:33 PM ET. Jupiter forms a delightful sextile aspect to Pluto, offering the possibility of an expansion of power and influence. One small change can bring a powerful expansion that promotes you to a higher level. Take full advantage of any and all opportunities offered. Perhaps you will meet a charismatic person that will show you an open door. On the other hand, you may be the charismatic person who opens the door for another.
Look to the houses that hold Capricorn and Pisces in your natal chart. Over the next few days watch for an opportunity that is being offered in these areas of your life.
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THE FUN AND EXCITEMENT OF A NEW ADVENTURE
Wednesday, May 4, 2022
The Moon continues through Gemini for the bulk of the day, continuing the theme of social connections and the feeling of a highly activated mind.
At 11:46 AM ET, Mars forms a sextile aspect to Uranus. Sextile aspects offer possibilities and opportunities.
Considering the rather excitable energies of both planets involved, you may find that you are itching for the fun and excitement of a new adventure. This is impulsive energy giving you the initiative to take quick action on a new plan.
You may find yourself attracted to people and situations that are outside your normal wheelhouse. Perhaps you encounter folks from other cultures, have very different worldviews, or are from another generation. Take advantage of the knowledge they bring and move forward. Those people or situations have the potential to open doors into a new world. As those doors open others will close. The doors closing now have passed their expiration date.
At 7:05 PM ET, the Moon enters Cancer would like you to release the restlessness of the past few days. Try as you may, this will not be easy due to the Sun conjunct Uranus in the early hours of tomorrow morning. For this evening put everything on hold and do what you can to create a quiet evening at home with loved ones.
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A NEED FOR FREEDOM AND AUTONOMY
Thursday, May 5, 2022
The Moon, now in Cancer, deeply desires emotional comfort. When the Moon is in this cardinal water sign we would like nothing more than to focus on domestic concerns and spend time at home with loved ones.
However, there are complications to that plan today. At 3:21 AM ET, the Sun conjuncts Uranus, the planet of unexpected change, upheaval, and unpredictability. If you are bored or need more excitement look no further than today. This transit can bring a strong urge to break free from your typical activities and routines.
This will be most notable if you have personal planets or points between 13 – 16 degrees of any of the fixed signs (Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, Aquarius). Take note of the house that holds Taurus in your chart. That will be the area that will be pushing for radical change and excitement. If you feel a great deal of anxiety, get out and create a new story in this area of your life. Trying to keep things stable is only going to leave you feeling anxious and out of sorts.
This conjunction signifies the beginning of a year-long cycle of waking you up to some area of your life where you need more freedom and autonomy. Allow the awakening to open your eyes to what needs to change. You may suddenly see things in a manner that you hadn’t expected and will never be able to go back to your old perspectives.
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A UNIQUE GATHERING OF FRIENDS
Friday, May 6, 2022
Yesterday’s conjunction between the Sun and Uranus continues its impact. Your need for freedom, autonomy, and interest in unusual ideas continues.
With the Moon in Cancer, your emotions are focused on love, family, and domestic issues. Mercury sextile Venus this morning increases your interest in intellectual connections with others. Consider sharing a meal with your most unique and unusual friends. This would fulfill all the energies and needs of today.
This is a good day to improve your relationships through well-considered conversations. Talk around the table as you share a meal will proceed smoothly. You may even be able to broach topics that at other times have been difficult. Relationships with co-workers, siblings, and causal friends will be particularly well supported today. Writing, speaking, socializing, and engaging in all types of creativity are highlighted.
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COURAGE & RESILIENCY
Saturday, May 7, 2022
At 7:50 AM ET, the Moon enters the fixed fire sign of Leo. Leo is a very personal self-oriented sign. With the Moon in Leo, we seek a greater level of attention and dramatic expression. This is a day to shower your friends and loved ones with warmth and generosity. If you are on your own, shower yourself with warmth, generosity, and expressions of self-love. Leo loves gifts, don’t scrimp.
The day also begins with a sextile aspect from the Taurus Sun to Mars in Pisces. This offers energy and enthusiasm in facing the day. Your desire nature is strong as are your natural confidence and self-esteem. Folks seem more competitive and yet willing to play fair and are quite graceful if they do not win or get their way. This aspect supports physical strength, increased libido, courage, and resiliency.
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CAUGHT IN THE WHEEL OF CHANGE
Sunday, May 8, 2022
Today’s Leo Moon puts our attention on gratitude and generosity. Leo is ruled by the Sun and supports playfulness and warmth. At 1:42 PM ET, she forms a square aspect to Uranus asking that you pay attention to social or cultural concerns. How can we not?
At 8:22 PM ET, the Moon reaches her First Quarter Square phase of the Lunar Cycle. This cycle began with the Solar Eclipse New Moon on April 30th. Consider what powerful karmic activation began at that time. You will have feelings today about that issue.
Astrologer Dana Gerhardt says that “We decide our futures at the quarter Moons. We turn toward fulfillment or failure, as an incoming tide of possibilities slams against the momentum of what we’ve already known.”
Dane Rudhyar says that we are “caught in the wheel of change at these times”. Given that this is the Quarter Moon between eclipses, this is a powerful time when the direction we turn in matters.
Dana Gerhardt also says that she has a policy of taking at least one consciously courageous act at each First Quarter Moon. This is a great habit to implement. I intend to start today.
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The Changing Moon this Week
The Moon sets the emotional tone as she moves through the Zodiac day-to-day. It takes approximately 28 days to traverse the entire Zodiac. Learning to work with this rhythm will help you align with and relax into an easier flow with the Universe. The luminous Moon spends approximately 2 ½ days in each sign before she moves on to the next.
Monday: At 6:47 AM ET, the Moon enters Gemini. We can anticipate curiosity and quick-paced conversations to punctuate the early part of the week. Gathering with friends, co-workers, and others to share information, perspectives, and ideas will support pleasure and personal connections.
Tuesday: The Moon remains in Gemini today keeping us in a state of social curiosity and excitement. We need connection with others in order to maintain emotional equilibrium. This morning the Moon forms a challenging square aspect to Mars in Pisces. Pay attention to areas where conversations may veer into precarious territory. Be prepared to turn the conversation in another direction to keep feelings from being hurt. This is a short-lived issue and will pass before noon.
Wednesday: The Moon continues through Gemini for the bulk of the day, continuing the theme of social connections and the feeling of a highly activated mind. At 7:05 PM ET, the Moon enters Cancer would like you to release the restlessness of the past few days. Try as you may, this will not be easy due to other considerations. For this evening put everything on hold and do what you can to create a quiet evening at home with loved ones.
Thursday: The Moon, now in Cancer, deeply desires emotional comfort. When the Moon is in this cardinal water sign we would like nothing more than to focus on domestic concerns and spend time at home with loved ones. However, there are other considerations that may add excitement and/or anxiety that can’t be denied.
Friday: With the Moon in Cancer, your emotions are focused on love, family, and domestic issues. Mercury sextile Venus this morning increases your interest in intellectual connections with others. Consider sharing a meal with your most unique and unusual friends. This would fulfill all the energies and needs of today.
Saturday: At 7:50 AM ET, the Moon enters the fixed fire sign of Leo. Leo is a very personal self-oriented sign. With the Moon in Leo, we seek a greater level of attention and dramatic expression. This is a day to shower your friends and loved ones with warmth and generosity. If you are on your own, shower yourself with warmth, generosity, and expressions of self-love. Leo loves gifts, don’t scrimp.
Sunday: Today’s Leo Moon puts our attention on gratitude and generosity. Leo is ruled by the Sun and supports playfulness and warmth. At 8:22 PM ET, the Moon reaches her First Quarter Square phase of the Lunar Cycle. This cycle began with the Solar Eclipse New Moon on April 30th. Consider what powerful karmic activation began at that time. Astrologer Dana Gerhardt says that “We decide our futures at the quarter Moons. We turn toward fulfillment or failure, as an incoming tide of possibilities slams against the momentum of what we’ve already known.” Dana Gerhardt also says that she has a policy of taking at least one consciously courageous act at each First Quarter Moon. This is a great habit to implement. I intend to start today.
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