For the week of May 22nd thru the 29th, be sure to read your Rising Sign as well:
Aries
Sometimes in order to make a new beginning we first have to be willing to make an ending. Having both Saturn and Neptune in your sign can feel like a contradiction. Together they can leave a hole through which so many things seem to be falling out of your life. But if used strategically they can also help you to imagine something even better than before. It’s normal to feel conflicted under the circumstances. The inclination is to want to protect all those people and things that are near and dear, and an indelible part of your life. And even if you know that change is inevitable, Mars in Taurus will resist. And the more pressured you feel, the more you are going to dig in. And if change is indeed inevitable focus on the things that you want to change. Listen to your body and trust your instincts. Release. Forgive. Shake off any lingering regrets or dismay. Instead, create time in your busy life for reflection, taking long walks in nature, by the sea, or to places that feel sacred, inspire you, and feed your soul. For that is what you are needing right now more than ever: Those things that feed your spirit and soul as well as your body.
Taurus
There is a push and pull as we are all standing here in a state of transition between one state and another. It is not unusual at these times to feel utterly conflicted. This week is just riddled with contradictions. Venus, your ruling planet, now in Cancer plucks at the heart strings with genuine love and devotion. Reminiscing on the past, it also becomes evident what now needs to be released in order for you to make a new beginning. Not easy for Taurus who prefers things to change gradually and in a controlled way. You won’t respond well to being pressured now that Mars is in your sign. You will probably find yourself digging in your heels and resisting. On the other hand it could also bring you the stalwart determination to follow through with plans that had been simmering on the back burner of your life. Venus in Cancer makes an exact trine to the True North Node in Pisces this week, promising that there are ever better things to come in the future if you are willing to lean into it. In some way your aspirations were and are being readjusted. But one thing that could become evident is that when you join forces with those dear ones who are more in alignment with your shared vision for the future, you can accomplish so much more than you possibly could on your own.
Gemini
The Sun makes an exact conjunction to Uranus in Gemini on Friday, shining a light on some of the changes that you can anticipate, now that the planet of unexpected change and illumination has entered your sign. New information comes to light. And as a result things can change rapidly. Perhaps even surprisingly so. At times it could feel as if you are jumping through hoops. Part of this is because of where Uranus is currently located, at a very critical angle to the Nodes of the Moon. Like a spotlight, you come to see certain aspects of your life beginning to fade while others are being activated. You can see the hands of fate conspiring to bring you where you need to be in order to fulfill your destiny. It may seem like chaos at times. Or be riddled with unexpected twists and turns. It’s just letting you know that your life is now moving in a new direction. One that is in some ways freer, more authentic, more real as a consequence. The next several months could even feel like something of a turning point for the early Gemini’s. Note that no matter how erratic and changeable this transit of Uranus may feel for you, the changes that Uranus brings are ultimately in service to the needs of your soul’s evolutionary growth and purpose.
Cancer
Now that Venus is in your sign, she tugs at your heart strings, as you strive to surround yourself with the familiar and supportive things and people of your life. There is comfort in familiarity when Venus is in Cancer. There can be sorrow for those who are no longer in your life, but there can also be assurance in knowing that there are others traveling here on this voyage with you. You are not alone, even if it does feel so at times. Cancers often are incredibly intuitive. Lean into it. There is that part of you that just knows, and senses without even knowing why. One thing that can become apparent is that there is so much more to the mind than we actually really know. And when you can tap into even a bit of that, it can be downright illuminating, inspiring and fascinating. Within that portal of awareness can be found all sorts of memories, treasures and moments of absolute brilliance. You have been working on perfecting your inner vision for years. And for the past year, and especially now that Uranus has entered Gemini, you are being asked to put aside some of your skepticism and put it into practice. Whether that means trusting your inner knowing, or feeding the imagination, what you see and learn and understand as a result can even be life-altering.
Leo
When we go through periods of transition, there can often be conflicting feelings, emotions and thoughts. There is what we want to be true. The things we wish to hold on to, and don’t want to change. And this can be even worse if you feel like you are being coerced or forced to make changes against your will. This is when you will feel your heels digging in.There are regrets and doubts that can seep in as well. But those just need to be put away. The Sun conjunct Uranus on Friday can bring so many things to light that change the picture. They can be sudden and unexpected, so you will need to be able to adjust as new information comes down the pike. Take it one day at a time. And know that what at first appears to be chaotic, may be evidence of a new birth occurring. And in order for that new birth to occur certain circumstances need to be in place. What might become more apparent is that some of the things that you are clinging to are probably not as important as you think it is. And by focusing so hard on that one thing, you are missing that other thing over there. Something that is more valuable and even better than you had before.
Virgo
It could feel a bit like things are all over the place this week. Conflicts and contradictions abound. This could feel stressful for Virgo who likes things to follow a certain order. Where things are reasonable and make sense. With the Sun conjunct Uranus on Friday, you may come to realize that things don’t always make sense. That sometimes they can be confusing and confounding. And this can feel even more so when we are going through a time of swift and unpredictable change. This is true in the world at large. But it will also be true in some way in our personal lives. And we’re all going to be figuring our way out of this messy middle. The messy middle is where we are still engaged in the things of the prior cycle, even as new elements are worming their ways in. At some point this will be untenable. But for now it can just feel a little uncomfortable. Virgos are very adaptable. But they worry themselves through the transition. Therefore lean into those things, people and circumstances that will support you and hold you, even, and especially when you worry. Just know that it will be through others, those that hold you, that a more meaningful perspective and new way of being can be found.
Libra
Now that Venus is in Cancer it tugs at your heart strings and compels you to want to take charge, take care, and protect those that matter most to you. At times it may feel worrisome. But at the same time it just feels right. Like being in the right place at the right time. Or being available when you are most needed. You begin to see the rightness of things. So even if things seem a little conflicting or worrisome, there’s this inner feeling that everything is going to be okay. There may be some heavy lifting here and there. But all is as it should be. One thing that may become apparent is that when you also take care of yourself, you are better equipped to take care of everyone else. Therefore pay attention to those things that are sustaining and nourishing you, while releasing those that are draining you or undermining your well-being. And that can include letting go of certain ideas about yourself that are only sabotaging you and getting in the way of progress. In order to life a life of health and well-being, in order to lead a more meaningful life and lifestyle, what might be getting in the way? And what are the things that will support you? Some of these might be: Doing things that might feel spiritual, or poetic. Listen to something beautiful. Take long walks in nature, or near the water. Seek solace in sacred spaces. Do things that feed your soul as well as your body.
Scorpio
Now that Mars has entered Taurus, rather than bringing down some of the noise in your life, it could be making you all that much more aware of any brewing conflicts, both internal and with others. Mars in Taurus does not like confrontation. It asks us to slow down, be present and watchful. But with a square to Pluto this week, it seems to be raking up and unearthing some old wounds that cannot be ignored any longer. The more you try to ignore them the louder they will be. And if you continue to ignore the clarion call, others, or external circumstances will make you aware that some sort of change is well nigh due. It won’t be comfortable, and may require a little extra lifting. But doing this work, finally getting to the bottom of a situation can make all the difference. We are in times of change. And everyone will be feeling it this week to some degree, both externally in the outside world, as well as in our own lives. Just know that although some of these may feel harsh that we can’t always see the bigger picture. And that there might be a rhyme and reason for the ways that things are unfolding. And might even have something to do with your personal growth and life’s purpose.
Sagittarius
Life at times can feel chaotic. Up one day, down the next. You don’t know if you are coming or going. It doesn't help that the narrative keeps changing as well. However, it is in these times when the world seems so unreliable, that we learn how to take back our own lives and be more independent. When the Sun makes an exact conjunction to Uranus this Friday and then goes on from there to touch base with the various angles of your chart, know that it is trying to show you something about yourself and others that can be illuminating. It helps you to understand where others are coming from, and tells you a little bit about yourself as well. And where and with whom you will find your greatest security in the end. Through changes, and perhaps a little discomfort and insecurity, safety and stability will be found. Some how this all gets back to the basics. Who, where and what is your family. What does family mean to you. And where do you see yourself going in the future for support, comfort and that existential sense of belonging? We are currently in times of change. But like Dorothy whisked off to the land of Oz, eventually this crazy vortex of change, coming and going, brings you back home.
Capricorn
It may feel as if you are having some sort of disconnect from the very people who you would most expect to support you. Perhaps they are far away. Or maybe they are preoccupied in other ways. It leaves a vacancy in your heart. Just know that this is only fleeting. And it’s less about people parting, and more about finding one another again. Hurt feelings make way for reconciliation. Endings lead to new beginnings. Keep your loved ones close. And remind yourself of how meaningful these people are to you, and the place they have in your life. This week is strewn with inner conflict. This is because we are in the midst of change. And change can sometimes feel like turmoil. Or that something that was once so precious is in danger of ending. Just know that change also implies that things can get better. Betwixt and between, Part of our life is tied to a past that has deep roots. While another part of our life is waiting in the wings. Both are important. And sometimes it’s not a matter of one or the other. It’s just a matter of leaning more in one direction than the other.
Aquarius
Pluto is said to be Transformative. It can change our lives in remarkable ways when it is in our sign. As it is in yours. But its methods are slow and glacial in effect. We are not always aware of the changes that are occurring, because Pluto creates change from the inside out. But now that Mars has entered Taurus it creates something of an inner conflict with the Pluto transit. Mars in Taurus wants to maintain the status quo. It seeks peace and safety. Taurus doesn’t like things to change, and Mars will take actions to prevent those from happening. However, there is something inevitable about Pluto. It simply cannot be resisted. And will win in the end. It’s at moments like this, that we become aware of the ways that we are growing and evolving and changing. In some way you have outgrown your old life and the outer circumstances of your life are going to have to accommodate the person you are now becoming. As well as everyone else. Yet one part of you still holds on, and tries to fit into that old pair of shoes that simply do not fit any more. Don’t force it. It’s at times like these that you are required to go out and get a new pair. Something more fitting.
Pisces
For the past year most of the eclipses have been in Virgo and Pisces. There will be one more Pisces eclipse in August. This is because the Nodes of the Moon are in Pisces and Virgo, bringing Pisces along the transformational tide, made all the more so these days now that Uranus has entered Gemini. Swift. Illuminating. It lets us know that things are not quite the same as they have been in the past. Things are changing. And the changes can even be sudden. But there is also something of a method to this madness. For the changes that are occurring are part of a plan. And that is true even if it feels like chaos at the moment. Eclipses can change our lives when they fall in our sign and can serve as turning points. And as Uranus sits at the bending of the Nodes and the Eclipses it could feel as it you are sitting between your past and your future. We are turning and turning. Just know that this is all as it should be. Be a ray of light so that others can find you here. There are others swimming with you in this great Ocean we call Life. And these others are here to remind you that you are not alone.