Laurie Farrington

Laurie Farrington

Laurie Farrington

Astrolore’s Weekly Astrology Weather: May 3, 2021 through May 9, 2021

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.

The week begins with the Moon in objective, freedom-seeking Aquarius. Your emotions are deeply affected by humanitarian endeavors. As a Fixed Air sign, Aquarius opens our eyes to the importance of freedom and authenticity for all. The Moon remains in this cool intellectual and innovative sign until late Tuesday night.

On Monday, the Aquarius Moon faces difficulties as she touches off the social struggles of 2021’s square aspect between Saturn and Uranus. You may find this a rather frustrating day. Hold steady and show kindness to yourself and others.

At 10:09 PM EDT on Tuesday the Moon enters Pisces where she remains until Friday morning. With the Moon in Pisces, the Mutable Water sign, you may feel tired, emotional, and vulnerable. Give yourself plenty of time to dream, rest, and regenerate. The sensitive waters of Pisces offer the ability to form deep connections with others.

Self-care is a primary focus while the Moon passes through Pisces on Wednesday and Thursday. Long luxurious baths, imaginative flights of fancy, reading or writing poetry, and spending time in meditation will all do you good.

At 7:53 AM on Friday the Moon enters Aries where she remains until late Sunday evening. As the day begins you may feel as though you are waking from a dream. You feel more energized and ready to take on the world. Aries is a very physical and rather solitary sign. Set aside time this weekend to do something on your own that is physically invigorating. Go for a run, a hike, or a bike ride.

At 7:47 PM EDT on Sunday the Moon enters Taurus. Spend time on Sunday morning preparing for this. Put clean sheets on your bed, not just any sheets but the softest most comfortable sheets you have. When you climb into bed they will feel amazing! Set aside time before sleep to give or receive a massage or other physical affection. Your senses are alive and engaged. Sleep well.

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BALANCE EXPANSION AND RESTRICTION – Monday, May 3, 2021

Today’s Aquarius Moon forms difficult aspects to Uranus and Saturn offering a rather frustrating day. We are also at the Third Quarter Moon Phase suggesting the need to release anything that may be holding you emotionally hostage. Hold steady and show kindness to yourself and others.
 
The Moon is a small part of the story today. First, we encounter a Square aspect between Mercury and Jupiter followed by another between the Sun and Saturn. These two transits coming together may leave you wondering which way to turn. On the one hand, you feel overly optimistic regarding a necessary communication or point of view. On the other hand, you are lacking in confidence and optimism. Feeling both restricted and optimistic at the same time can leave you quite uncertain about how to act or respond to whatever the day offers. Dial back your optimism, just a bit, and proceed with mature confidence and eyes wide open to the reality of the situation. Balance is the name of the game.
 
At 10:48 PM Mercury enters Gemini. Oh! Mercury is delighted to enter its home sign. Because Mercury stations retrograde while in Gemini (May 29) it will remain in this sign much longer than usual (until July 11th). When Mercury is in Gemini we enjoy gathering information, we are curious, sociable, and communicative. You may also notice that you are easily distracted as you follow different ideas down rabbit holes. Enjoy your active mind over the coming weeks.

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WAKE TO THE NEEDS OF ALL SENTIENT BEINGS – Tuesday, May 4, 2021

When the Moon is in Aquarius our emotions cool allowing us to see circumstances from a broader more objective perspective. This gives the emotional distance to see the big picture.
 
Aquarius is a Fixed Air sign and your heart can be stimulated by new and unusual topics and ideas. You may hear unconventional opinions expressed by others throughout the day. Listen and carefully consider what you hear. Watch out for dangerous rabbit holes. There are so many in cyberspace. Keep reality, practicality, and simplicity top of mind.
 
The ideas to pay attention to are those that lead to a more altruistic and kind world for all sentient beings. Focus on pervasive humanitarian issues rather than on your individual troubles. Keep your eyes and ears open and you will find a way to add your voice to help this troubled world.
 
At 10:09 PM EDT, the Moon enters Pisces. Leave a notepad by the bed to record your dreams when you wake tomorrow morning.
 
_The Aquarius Moon is void of course from 8:06 PM EDT until she enters Pisces at 10:09 PM EDT. This suggests that what occurs during this time will not have much impact._

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A MID-AFTERNOON NAP – Wednesday, May 5, 2021

The Moon passes through Pisces today offering a day of relative quiet. You are not in a hurry to get to work or bother with much accomplishment at all. You may simply want to rest or dream the day away.
 
Pisces is a Mutable Water sign offering passive, adaptable, sensitive energies. Today is excellent for meditation, time on the water, compassion, imagination, movies, and or music.
 
The Pisces Moon is a mixed blessing. If you have to accomplish things that require determination or fortitude you will struggle. However, if you are an artist, a dreamer, or a poet at heart you will welcome the gentle space offered. While the Moon is in Pisces we all feel softer, more adaptable, sensitive, and vulnerable than usual. Remember this in your interactions with others. They may put on a brave face but their vulnerabilities are close to the surface today.
 
Everyone wants empathy, inspiration, shimmering ocean colors, music, and probably a mid-afternoon nap.

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EMPOWERMENT IN LOVE – Thursday, May 6, 2021

The Moon continues through passive sensitive Pisces today keeping you in a state of dreamy vulnerability. Take a nap this afternoon if you can as your emotions will likely tire you out.
 
However, for the most part, the Pisces Moon takes a back seat to the trine aspect formed from Venus to Pluto. You may notice your desire-nature is heavily amped up as the empowerment of Pluto flows in the direction of love and beauty.
 
If you are working on a Passion Project you are determined and focused on it today. If you are waiting for love or money, today may be the day that you find it delivered to your doorstep.
 
You find that you are more willing than usual to take a risk and share your personal values deeply with others.
 
Look for the area of your life that is calling you forward with a compelling allure or passionate pull. Enjoy and follow that path.

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DETERMINATION AND DRIVE – Friday, May 7, 2021

If you sleep until nearly 8 AM EDT you will begin the day as the Moon releases the sensitivity of Pisces. At 7:53 AM EDT she bursts into the bold courageous Fire sign of Aries. The Aries Moon pushes us to act quickly and without much forethought, encouraging you to be assertive and direct. Approach the day with determination and drive AND watch any tendency toward temper.
 
If you wake up alone, get out of bed and start the day with a run or other physical exercise. If you wake up with an intimate partner by your side use the opportunity to get your physical exercise between the sheets. Releasing physical energy will support you in keeping any snarky attitudes at bay. Unless you are sharing physical activities, spend the afternoon alone.
 
If folks around you seem on edge, don’t take it personally. Let it roll off your shoulders and get back to the effort at hand.
 
_The Pisces Moon is void of course from 3:37 AM EDT until she enters Aries at 7:53 AM EDT. This suggests that what occurs during this time will not have much impact._

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VARIETY IS THE SPICE – Saturday, MAY 8, 2021

The Moon remains in feisty hot headed Aries today pushing us to new action. This is a day where you have the gumption to take quick action, please guard against impulsivity.

At 9:37 AM EDT Venus square Jupiter. Allow yourself to be a bit lazy, enjoy good food and other pleasures but don’t let yourself slip into gluttony or self indulgence. Leave your credit card at home and away stay away from online shopping. Make it a point to actively enjoy the things of beauty that surround you. You very likely have plenty.

At 10:01 AM EDT Venus leaves her calm place of pleasure in Taurus and enters Gemini where she will remain until June 2nd. While in Gemini our relationships, values, and finances become more complicated. We are no longer looking for simple comfort, beauty, or stability. Instead curiosity increases and we seek variety, communication, and social interactions. When Venus is in Gemini “variety is the spice of life” becomes our attitude toward love and things of worth. Your values tend toward rather shallow communications as you seek light flirtation and fun. Enjoy the fun without damaging long-term commitments.

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PASSION TURNS TO CALM – Sunday, May 9, 2021

The Moon remains in Aries for the bulk of the day. You are itching to take quick action on new ideas and plans. Being too impulsive can backfire but so can not taking action when the time is right. Consider the result of the opportunity at hand and move forward. When the Moon is in Aries we are passionate, brave, and ready to act. This is a great day for physical activity and doing things on your own and for yourself. Watch the tendency to get too hot under the collar and start a fight. Also, make sure if you start something that it is something you will be able to finish.

At 7:47 PM EDT, the Moon leaves any Aries frustration behind and enters the calm stable realm of Taurus. As the Moon passes through this steadfast sign, she will do her best to keep you focused and grounded in simplicity and pleasure. Don’t neglect the reality of your senses. Enjoy a late lovely meal and create pleasure and beauty in your environment. The very best time to give or receive a massage is when the Moon is in this sensual, pleasure-seeking sign. Set up the massage table, and enjoy the simple pleasures of human touch.

_The Aries Moon is void of course from 6:50 PM EDT until she enters Taurus at 7:47 PM EDT. This suggests that what occurs during this time will not have much impact._

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In these weekly reports, I explore the major aspects formed by transit between the planets. I do not consider every aspect that the Moon makes each day as they can be numerous and give rise to fleeting moods. The aspects under consideration: conjunctions, sextiles, squares, trines, and oppositions. The planets I work with: Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto.

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Through the transcendence of the past, we merge into our individual destiny. The past must be accepted and witnessed in order to transfigure it and open to the voice of our future. The present moment brings us to a point of tension between the past and the potential future. To resolve this tension we must find a balance point. At this point, we will no longer repeat the past and will open to a powerful spiritual life. – Laurie Astrolore