By Elizabeth Hazel
Events: Mars direct station in Libra (19th); Sun enters Gemini (20th)
(all times given in EDT)
SUNDAY May 18: The waning Capricorn Moon squares Venus at 9:42 am and opposes Jupiter at 9:49 am, accenting the Venus-Jupiter square this morning. People are inspired to work hard for what they really want. This aspect is also associated with over-spending and excesses. Mercury and Venus form a Yod with Saturn on Sunday and Monday. Listen carefully and sort through information to make sure it’s factual. Strong biases reduce accuracy in reporting. The Moon sextiles Saturn at 12:25 pm. It’s easy to organize afternoon activities and get a lot accomplished.
MONDAY May 19: The Capricorn Moon trines the Sun at 3:02 am and goes void-of-course. The Moon enters Aquarius at 5:58 am and presses forward to herald the Mars direct station. The Moon trines Mars at 9:00 pm and Mars turns direct at 9:31 pm at 9 Libra. God Almighty, free at last! The airy Moon and powerful airy Mars station emphasizes information, talk, exchanges, and knowledge all day. Exciting news will be in the winds! Pluto trines Juno in Taurus. This aspect can suggest evil alliances – matches made in hell instead of heaven. Venus completes the Yod with Saturn today, and both planets are in Mars-ruled signs. People will tend to be more confrontational and direct in regard to untenable long-term problems and situations.
TUESDAY May 20: The Aquarius Moon is energized by a sextile to Uranus at 7:01 am. People will be enthusiastic through the morning hours. The Moon squares Saturn at 2:11 pm, suggesting reality checks and obstacles that slow or halt progress. Return to the drawing board or shake out more details so work can proceed. The Moon sextiles Venus at 4:06 pm and trines Mercury at 6:21 pm and goes void-of-course. Things flow much more smoothly through the late afternoon. Information and ideas become available. The Sun enters Gemini today, joining sign ruler Mercury. This boosts socializing, group activities, and short journeys. Messages fly through the beginning of the week with all the air-sign energy coming from the Moon, Mars, the Sun, and Mercury. Keep close track of phone numbers, names, business cards, business forms, and any other written information.
WEDNESDAY May 21: The Moon enters Pisces at 8:18 am and quickly squares the Sun at 8:59 am. The Moon enters her 4th quarter phase. It’s time to derive understanding and meaning from the information received so far this week. Pisces wants to understand the truth behind the fact, and comprehend the ripple effect of actions and decisions. The Moon shifts the focus from the individual to the group today. The Moon-Neptune conjunction at 9:05 pm extends those horizons to a broad collective and global level. Fantastic imagery and lofty thoughts are appealing.
THURSDAY May 22: The Pisces Moon anticipates the week’s most important aspect by forming a Grand Trine with Jupiter and Saturn. The Moon and Jupiter are in reception, and Saturn is in Jupiter’s bound. This is a highly expansive, fertile, and generous configuration, perhaps the best of the year. The Grand Trine dominates the afternoon hours, and is in full force from 4:00 – 6:00 pm. Take advantage of this Grand Trine! Reach out to others to make improvements, marshal support for projects, and to gain consensus for initiatives and restructuring projects.
FRIDAY May 23: The Pisces Moon squares Mercury at 2:25 am and goes void-of-course. This is a quick but potentially problematic aspect, as it occurs as Mercury enters the shadow zone of his coming retrograde (June 7 – July 2). Keep close track of incoming information! All those little numbers, forms, or business cards can go astray. Remain alert about the condition of communication devices and computers, too. Power outages or bizarre weather changes are possible today. Jupiter squares Ceres in Libra, triggering debates on the role governments have over individual choices and collective resources. Ceres has a close association with food crops, so the issue of labeling GMOs or the possibility of banning them arises with ferocity. The Moon enters Aries at 12:01 pm and sextiles the Sun at 4:38 pm. This favors upbeat social activities in the evening hours. People unite to push their causes.
SATURDAY May 24: The Aries Moon encounters the cardinal-sign briar patch today as she opposes Mars (4 am), squares Pluto (11:20 am), conjuncts Uranus (2:52 pm) and squares Jupiter (9:44 pm). This lunar pattern has been repeated for several months now, but the direct station Mars favors forward motion on important priorities. The Moon-Jupiter square emphasizes the unifying power of strong beliefs and the power of groups to call attention to important issues.
One of the year’s most important aspects is today’s Jupiter-Saturn trine. Jupiter is in Cancer, and Saturn is in Scorpio. Jupiter dominates the trine, which marks a significant point in the pair’s twenty-year dance. Saturn’s journey through Scorpio, which began in October 2012, has brought up lots of difficult and intractable issues for individuals, groups, cities, and nations. Jupiter in Cancer is in his place of greatest power, where he can fertilize and conceptualize without limits.
Cancer is the sign of the motherland, of nurturing, and nourishing. It represents the sacred benefits and obligations of the home and family, and the urge to protect home and state from any kind of invasion or threat. Different groups interpret this Jupiter/Cancer energy in different ways. Some take it as a mandate to own guns, while others embrace the cause of improving the condition of our food supplies. Jupiter/Cancer also has a great deal to do with the wealth that flows through nations. Saturn in Scorpio can be interpreted as dragon’s hoards, the wealth that has been prevented from circulating through the greater part of the population. Jupiter is in a position to tear down the dragon’s lair this week. We’ll see how that plays out in the news this week, but significant turning points are possible during or as a result of this aspect. Friday’s Jupiter-Ceres square has an impact on what Jupiter wants out of Saturn – and its likely to be things that Saturn is highly reluctant to part with, since Scorpio has clinging claws.
Cancer is ruled by the Moon, and the Moon is the public, the people. The Percy Jackson series (by Rick Riordan) is a good reminder of the mythic theme being activated here. Jupiter’s thunderbolt is the most potent weapon on Olympus. Jupiter and his brothers overthrew Saturn, chopped him to bits, and cast him into a remote corner of Tartarus. Astrologically, Jupiter is most powerful, and his brothers, Pluto and Neptune, are also in places of great affinity. Saturn is weak in Scorpio, but gets some help by his mutual exchange with Mars. Mars is in the sign of Justice, Libra. But an exchange of mutual reception isn’t a blank check! Jupiter is in the position to defeat Saturn’s evils and enforce Justice in Saturnian situations – obstacles and challenges that have emerged because of weak and ineffectual authority figures who have gained power through favoritism (Libra). Jupiter’s thunderbolt is a weapon of divine Justice.
Keep an eye on who rises and falls this week! Many calcified and unfair entrenched problems may be torn apart and cast into hell. Those who are most deeply entwined with protecting and insulating the world’s evils are most likely to be in the line of fire.
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SUN SIGN HOROSCOPES
Aries: Conflicting needs cause verbal pulling and tugging as the week starts. People can change their minds without warning. Secure your deepest desires for the future on Thursday. Obstacles can be removed, but at a cost. Remain focused and push ahead toward goals.
Taurus: If you’ve been stymied by a lack of progress in certain areas, things turn around this week as persistence pays off. You’re ready to be more out-going and interact with others for mutual benefits. Strong alliances supply a confidence-boosting two-way support system.
Gemini: As the week begins, there are mixed messages about responsibilities and priorities. Good news arrives on Tuesday evening. After Thursday, your use of skills and talents expands, perhaps with financial rewards. Look into improving nutrition and diet for better health.
Cancer: Events on Sunday can be unbalancing; avoid over-reacting to incoming messages. It may take a few days to figure out what’s really going on with others. Positive developments in various areas arrive after Wednesday. Present efforts and decisions aim to improve the future.
Leo: You’re compelled to juggling important priorities as the week begins, but it’s all good because matters move in a desirable direction. You’re able to make domestic improvements as you and your family members make excellent progress toward goals. Celebrate on Saturday.
Virgo: Important questions require debate and consensus before decisions are reached, but time pressures loom and haste is needed. Opportunities to get out into the world and interact with others improve. Social and business networks expand quickly; collect names and numbers.
Libra: Time expended to sort out conflicting information is worth it, as it gives you the knowledge and authority you need to act decisively. After Wednesday you’re in a position to take on major projects. Balance high ideals with pragmatic assessments of resources at hand.
Scorpio: Watching and listening may change your opinion about people. Uneasy acquaintances can be transformed into close friendships, and new relationships are possible. Shared interests and goals are the glue that cements connections. Travel and learning stir your enthusiasm.
Sagittarius: New viewpoints lead to ah-ha moments. Troubling situations in groups move toward more definitive resolutions. After Wednesday, significant structural developments and improvements are possible as long-term difficulties/obstacles move toward resolution.
Capricorn: As people near you push to make changes, your own courage of conviction leads you toward dynamic efforts. After Wednesday, your path grows smoother if you act with integrity and dignity. Partners support or cooperate, so fast progress is possible.
Aquarius: Apply keen scrutiny to talk and rumors, as people speak with strong biases as the week starts. You can arrive at balanced understandings by Tuesday afternoon. Opportunities to expand your responsibilities may also improve income. New jobs are learning experiences.
Pisces: You’re apt to confront those who shirk responsibilities or deny value for cost. Righting wrongs is easier if you gather allies with the same complaints. After midweek, your focus shifts to love, partnerships, and making positive exchanges or journeys with people you care about.
Events: Mars direct station in Libra (19th); Sun enters Gemini (20th)
(all times given in EDT)
SUNDAY May 18: The waning Capricorn Moon squares Venus at 9:42 am and opposes Jupiter at 9:49 am, accenting the Venus-Jupiter square this morning. People are inspired to work hard for what they really want. This aspect is also associated with over-spending and excesses. Mercury and Venus form a Yod with Saturn on Sunday and Monday. Listen carefully and sort through information to make sure it’s factual. Strong biases reduce accuracy in reporting. The Moon sextiles Saturn at 12:25 pm. It’s easy to organize afternoon activities and get a lot accomplished.
MONDAY May 19: The Capricorn Moon trines the Sun at 3:02 am and goes void-of-course. The Moon enters Aquarius at 5:58 am and presses forward to herald the Mars direct station. The Moon trines Mars at 9:00 pm and Mars turns direct at 9:31 pm at 9 Libra. God Almighty, free at last! The airy Moon and powerful airy Mars station emphasizes information, talk, exchanges, and knowledge all day. Exciting news will be in the winds! Pluto trines Juno in Taurus. This aspect can suggest evil alliances – matches made in hell instead of heaven. Venus completes the Yod with Saturn today, and both planets are in Mars-ruled signs. People will tend to be more confrontational and direct in regard to untenable long-term problems and situations.
TUESDAY May 20: The Aquarius Moon is energized by a sextile to Uranus at 7:01 am. People will be enthusiastic through the morning hours. The Moon squares Saturn at 2:11 pm, suggesting reality checks and obstacles that slow or halt progress. Return to the drawing board or shake out more details so work can proceed. The Moon sextiles Venus at 4:06 pm and trines Mercury at 6:21 pm and goes void-of-course. Things flow much more smoothly through the late afternoon. Information and ideas become available. The Sun enters Gemini today, joining sign ruler Mercury. This boosts socializing, group activities, and short journeys. Messages fly through the beginning of the week with all the air-sign energy coming from the Moon, Mars, the Sun, and Mercury. Keep close track of phone numbers, names, business cards, business forms, and any other written information.
WEDNESDAY May 21: The Moon enters Pisces at 8:18 am and quickly squares the Sun at 8:59 am. The Moon enters her 4th quarter phase. It’s time to derive understanding and meaning from the information received so far this week. Pisces wants to understand the truth behind the fact, and comprehend the ripple effect of actions and decisions. The Moon shifts the focus from the individual to the group today. The Moon-Neptune conjunction at 9:05 pm extends those horizons to a broad collective and global level. Fantastic imagery and lofty thoughts are appealing.
THURSDAY May 22: The Pisces Moon anticipates the week’s most important aspect by forming a Grand Trine with Jupiter and Saturn. The Moon and Jupiter are in reception, and Saturn is in Jupiter’s bound. This is a highly expansive, fertile, and generous configuration, perhaps the best of the year. The Grand Trine dominates the afternoon hours, and is in full force from 4:00 – 6:00 pm. Take advantage of this Grand Trine! Reach out to others to make improvements, marshal support for projects, and to gain consensus for initiatives and restructuring projects.
FRIDAY May 23: The Pisces Moon squares Mercury at 2:25 am and goes void-of-course. This is a quick but potentially problematic aspect, as it occurs as Mercury enters the shadow zone of his coming retrograde (June 7 – July 2). Keep close track of incoming information! All those little numbers, forms, or business cards can go astray. Remain alert about the condition of communication devices and computers, too. Power outages or bizarre weather changes are possible today. Jupiter squares Ceres in Libra, triggering debates on the role governments have over individual choices and collective resources. Ceres has a close association with food crops, so the issue of labeling GMOs or the possibility of banning them arises with ferocity. The Moon enters Aries at 12:01 pm and sextiles the Sun at 4:38 pm. This favors upbeat social activities in the evening hours. People unite to push their causes.
SATURDAY May 24: The Aries Moon encounters the cardinal-sign briar patch today as she opposes Mars (4 am), squares Pluto (11:20 am), conjuncts Uranus (2:52 pm) and squares Jupiter (9:44 pm). This lunar pattern has been repeated for several months now, but the direct station Mars favors forward motion on important priorities. The Moon-Jupiter square emphasizes the unifying power of strong beliefs and the power of groups to call attention to important issues.
One of the year’s most important aspects is today’s Jupiter-Saturn trine. Jupiter is in Cancer, and Saturn is in Scorpio. Jupiter dominates the trine, which marks a significant point in the pair’s twenty-year dance. Saturn’s journey through Scorpio, which began in October 2012, has brought up lots of difficult and intractable issues for individuals, groups, cities, and nations. Jupiter in Cancer is in his place of greatest power, where he can fertilize and conceptualize without limits.
Cancer is the sign of the motherland, of nurturing, and nourishing. It represents the sacred benefits and obligations of the home and family, and the urge to protect home and state from any kind of invasion or threat. Different groups interpret this Jupiter/Cancer energy in different ways. Some take it as a mandate to own guns, while others embrace the cause of improving the condition of our food supplies. Jupiter/Cancer also has a great deal to do with the wealth that flows through nations. Saturn in Scorpio can be interpreted as dragon’s hoards, the wealth that has been prevented from circulating through the greater part of the population. Jupiter is in a position to tear down the dragon’s lair this week. We’ll see how that plays out in the news this week, but significant turning points are possible during or as a result of this aspect. Friday’s Jupiter-Ceres square has an impact on what Jupiter wants out of Saturn – and its likely to be things that Saturn is highly reluctant to part with, since Scorpio has clinging claws.
Cancer is ruled by the Moon, and the Moon is the public, the people. The Percy Jackson series (by Rick Riordan) is a good reminder of the mythic theme being activated here. Jupiter’s thunderbolt is the most potent weapon on Olympus. Jupiter and his brothers overthrew Saturn, chopped him to bits, and cast him into a remote corner of Tartarus. Astrologically, Jupiter is most powerful, and his brothers, Pluto and Neptune, are also in places of great affinity. Saturn is weak in Scorpio, but gets some help by his mutual exchange with Mars. Mars is in the sign of Justice, Libra. But an exchange of mutual reception isn’t a blank check! Jupiter is in the position to defeat Saturn’s evils and enforce Justice in Saturnian situations – obstacles and challenges that have emerged because of weak and ineffectual authority figures who have gained power through favoritism (Libra). Jupiter’s thunderbolt is a weapon of divine Justice.
Keep an eye on who rises and falls this week! Many calcified and unfair entrenched problems may be torn apart and cast into hell. Those who are most deeply entwined with protecting and insulating the world’s evils are most likely to be in the line of fire.
……….
SUN SIGN HOROSCOPES
Aries: Conflicting needs cause verbal pulling and tugging as the week starts. People can change their minds without warning. Secure your deepest desires for the future on Thursday. Obstacles can be removed, but at a cost. Remain focused and push ahead toward goals.
Taurus: If you’ve been stymied by a lack of progress in certain areas, things turn around this week as persistence pays off. You’re ready to be more out-going and interact with others for mutual benefits. Strong alliances supply a confidence-boosting two-way support system.
Gemini: As the week begins, there are mixed messages about responsibilities and priorities. Good news arrives on Tuesday evening. After Thursday, your use of skills and talents expands, perhaps with financial rewards. Look into improving nutrition and diet for better health.
Cancer: Events on Sunday can be unbalancing; avoid over-reacting to incoming messages. It may take a few days to figure out what’s really going on with others. Positive developments in various areas arrive after Wednesday. Present efforts and decisions aim to improve the future.
Leo: You’re compelled to juggling important priorities as the week begins, but it’s all good because matters move in a desirable direction. You’re able to make domestic improvements as you and your family members make excellent progress toward goals. Celebrate on Saturday.
Virgo: Important questions require debate and consensus before decisions are reached, but time pressures loom and haste is needed. Opportunities to get out into the world and interact with others improve. Social and business networks expand quickly; collect names and numbers.
Libra: Time expended to sort out conflicting information is worth it, as it gives you the knowledge and authority you need to act decisively. After Wednesday you’re in a position to take on major projects. Balance high ideals with pragmatic assessments of resources at hand.
Scorpio: Watching and listening may change your opinion about people. Uneasy acquaintances can be transformed into close friendships, and new relationships are possible. Shared interests and goals are the glue that cements connections. Travel and learning stir your enthusiasm.
Sagittarius: New viewpoints lead to ah-ha moments. Troubling situations in groups move toward more definitive resolutions. After Wednesday, significant structural developments and improvements are possible as long-term difficulties/obstacles move toward resolution.
Capricorn: As people near you push to make changes, your own courage of conviction leads you toward dynamic efforts. After Wednesday, your path grows smoother if you act with integrity and dignity. Partners support or cooperate, so fast progress is possible.
Aquarius: Apply keen scrutiny to talk and rumors, as people speak with strong biases as the week starts. You can arrive at balanced understandings by Tuesday afternoon. Opportunities to expand your responsibilities may also improve income. New jobs are learning experiences.
Pisces: You’re apt to confront those who shirk responsibilities or deny value for cost. Righting wrongs is easier if you gather allies with the same complaints. After midweek, your focus shifts to love, partnerships, and making positive exchanges or journeys with people you care about.