May 1 – 7

Inner meaning communicated outwardly

What to expect: The outside to match the inside
What to watch out for: Ignoring our power
What will it affect? Communication

This week on May 3rd Mercury goes direct. It’s at 24/25 degrees of Aries. The Sabian symbol for the degree is “a double promise holds inner and outer meaning.” When I think of the meaning of this degree in Aries, I think of the job of Aries; to define “who am I.” Aries focuses on self, seemingly selfish, but with the aim of knowing who he or she is. If you don’t stand for something, you fall for everything. Once there is a definition in place of “who am I,” then you understand what your boundaries are, your deal breakers, what you are willing and not willing to do. Once this is clearly defined in a promise to yourself; a promise that goes something like “I promise to treat you always like you matter”, then the promise’s double meaning becomes apparent. The inner meaning allows for the outer meaning. I know myself, and now I can know you. I love myself, and now I can love you. I respect myself, and now I can respect you. You matter to me, and now others can matter to me too!

While Mercury was retrograde, it covered a lot of ground. Mercury always affects communication and all things related to communication such as phones, computers, text messages, and emails. It also affects travel and all things related to travel such as cars, planes, and trains. Some cool things happened. Some crappy things happened. The solar flare CME that scientist was sure was going to miss earth, hit. The cool thing was we had beautiful Auroras (Northern Lights) reaching pretty far south. Solar Flares, which cause the geomagnetic storms and the Auroras are also said to help us access higher consciousness and grow spiritually. The crappy thing was that it knocked out power grids in L.A., New York, and other major cities. Pepsi released a faux pas commercial which required some damage control. United Airlines was also majorly under “fire” for their legging dress code and for dragging passenger off their plane. The “problem” is that we as consumers don’t miss much, thanks to smartphones and social media. We have quicker responses, louder voices, and stronger market influence than ever before. So as Mercury turns on its heels and goes direct, and as we access inner clarity about who we are and what we stand for, we define the marketplace and realize our power to do so.

Why? Mercury goes direct

The Dark Side of Optimism

What to expect: Optimism
What to watch out for: Minimizing
What will it affect? Wounds, beliefs, communication

Saturn is still in close connection with Chiron, and some pain may still be coming to the surface to be healed. One thing to realize is that often when pain comes to the surface to be healed, it’s because we are in a stronger position to be able to handle it. The problem this week is that Mars will be in Gemini and opposite Lilith in Sagittarius. Lilith in Sagittarius has a dark side around optimism. She sometimes fails to see when things could go wrong, or her “you’re strong, you can do it” attitude can put too much pressure on others beyond what is realistic or comfortable. Mars opposite Lilith this week will aggravate that tendency even more. Mars in Gemini might have a lot to say, but he doesn’t care to go too deep. In combination with some of the pain that might be emerging this week, we could easily go into sympathy versus and empathy frame of mind. Check out Brene Brown’s video to understand the difference.

On the bright side, on May 3rd the Sun in an excellent flowing energy connection with Neptune which creates a beautiful day for imagination and creativity. Use this energy to help you to keep in contact with any heavy feelings and to work through them use writing, art, poetry, music or paint as a medium to access your emotions.

Why? Sun Sextile Neptune, Mars opposite Lilith

 

 

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April 24 – 30

Checkpoint

What to expect: Slowing down to check
What to watch out for: Crisis in Belief
What will it affect? Structures, thoughts, beliefs

Mercury is retrograde this week and making some important contacts. On Monday, April 24th it connects nicely with Saturn. It’s made this connection before earlier this month, and now as it moves backward over the same point, it’s checking for grammar, spelling, and punctuation. It’s checking for flaws in reason and leaps in logic to make sure that our thoughts, words and plans all make sense. What areas of our lives need a review? Contracts? Our writing? This time is best used for critically reviewing, revising and reformulating.

Mercury is also squaring Vesta challenging our intellect versus our spiritual conviction. Worldviews may be challenged bringing us some existential angst. Working with an ontological coach or therapist can help you sort through it.

Why? Mercury Trine Saturn, Mercury Square Vesta

New Moon in Taurus

What to expect: Slowing down to check
What to watch out for: Crisis in Belief
What will it affect? Structures, thoughts, beliefs

The New Moon in Taurus on Wednesday, April 26th is asking us to clear the land, fertilize the soil and sink elbow deep into the dirt to plant our intended creations. This New Moon is welling up emotion within us as the New Moon connects with our inner mother. Some us will feel nostalgic, others loss and others protective. We want to keep our loved ones close and may feel a little possessive. Our inner mother is asking us to set intentions for connecting to what is nurturing. How would we like our family to look? How do nurture ourselves and our loved ones? Plan your homestead garden, lay out the plans for your home, decide who’s in and who is out regarding your inner circle. Remember we can’t choose the families we are born into but can intend to create the family we desire and deserve.

Why? New Moon at 6°Taurus

Choosing a path

What to expect: Sorting through ideas
What to watch out for: Scattered energy
What will it affect? Ideas, communication, partnerships

On April 28th Mercury meets up with Uranus at the same degree. We are back to our review. Take all of the great ideas or flashes of insight that you’ve had over the last three months and review them for merit. Which will work? Which are just plain hare-brained? Which would you choose if you were stranded on an island with only enough gas in your boat to get you to one other island? This energy is the entrepreneurial sign of Aries, we may be rearing to go, but the problem is that we may have too many ideas and too many paths to take and must commit to one. Now is the time to take a look at all paths and review the pros and cons of pursuing each.

Venus will move back into Aries on the same day. We can connect with partners and may even feel a need to rush into ventures. Rush in too soon, and we can miss important details. Being too aggressive can create costly mistakes. Slow down and allow for the cat and mouse game – It not only has the value of creating an exciting chase but also providing us with valuable information for our review.

Why? Mercury Conjunction Uranus, Venus Entering Aries

Tricksters

What to expect: A good belly laugh
What to watch out for: Triggered insecurities
What will it affect? Authority, self-master, healing

The energy pattern changes on April 28th when the north node moves into Leo. The North Node in Leo moves us into energy that focuses on creativity, leadership, self-mastery for the next 1.5 years.

As the energy moves into Leo, it also makes a square to Ceres in the Taurus/Gemini cusp. Ceres in Taurus tends to be nostalgic, holding close traditional values, yet as we cross this boundary; it challenges us to test boundaries. Trickster energy emerges that openly mocks and challenges authority. We are acting like bugs bunny, the Joker in Batman, or the trickster in any Shakespeare play. We are seeking to upset the story, move the plot along, foiling the plans of the protagonist and in so doing bring both complications to the story, but also levity. We find ourselves amused at the absurdity of life and nurturing ourselves with a good belly laugh.

The nodal square to Ceres also plays into a larger energy pattern at play. Saturn and Chiron will square exactly on April 30th, so the trickster energy on the world stage takes the form of challenging hierarchical structures and social convention. It’s likely just as amusing, but also serves to deepen the plot of the energy of Saturn square Chiron which is challenging us to break from authority. Saturn has us focusing on laws, religion, higher learning, media and the military. Chiron, currently in Pisces has us wanting to heal water, marine life, and underground resources. These two have us focusing on what is truth and what is illusion that we need to heal. We may see the archetypal tricksters playing a significant role this week. Robin-hood stealing from the rich to give to the poor; the Native American raven or coyote tricking and taking what he pleases, but entertaining in the midst; Russel Brand cleverly poking politicians, media, and academia; the internet troll stirring up insecurities. The hero is tricked, or it may be the villain. But with the larger energy of Saturn and Chiron at play, it is sure to search a higher purpose of healing and reshaping authority.

Why? North Node enters Leo, North Node square Ceres, and Saturn square Chiron

 

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April 17 – 23

Redefining Beliefs and Freedoms

What to expect: Focused work
What to watch out for: challenging relationship
What will it affect? Relationships, beliefs, travel, education, diplomatic relations and the status quo

Monday starts with lots of focus as the Sun makes a trine to Saturn. Saturn has been in Sagittarius cleaning up all things Sagittarius. In our personal lives it’s been cleaning up our beliefs, philosophies and in the world as a whole – foreign affairs, diplomatic relations, travel, religion, and education. With the sun making a trine to it, we can focus on tackling some of the needed work in these areas. Our concentration is good. So is our attention to detail. So if we want to make headway on the lessons of Saturn and incorporate them into a plan of action, now is the time to do it.

On the same day, Jupiter makes a square to Juno; traditional partnerships are challenged. The structure of committed long-term partnerships or business partnerships are called into question. There is a push for fairness and balance and need to incorporate new beliefs which include freedom.

Why? Sun Trine Saturn, Jupiter Square Juno

Tackling the Details

What to expect: Working well with groups
What to watch out for: Speaking without thinking
What will it affect? Communication, egos, groups, power structures

On April 19th the sun moves into Taurus encouraging us to spend the next month plodding away at the details. As it moves into Taurus, it also meets up with Mercury, putting the focus on the details of communication, contracts and even travel. It’s a productive week, but with Mercury still in retrograde motion, our time is best spent on review. The good news is that these two are also making a trine to the North Node. Get together with your team, tribe, and power-group and use the brainpower of the group to tackle the task. You will find that you are on the same page and that you will get a lot done.

On April 20th Mercury will retrograde back into Aries inspiring our courage to speak. We can be assertive, but with Pluto going retrograde the same day, aggressive actions may be the standard of the day. Stay level headed. Sometimes we are right, but our thoughts, words, and actions done without forethought and diplomacy can set us backward. Take the time to think through your words.

Why? Sun Entering Taurus, Sun Conjunction Mercury, Mercury Trine Transiting North Node, Sun Trine Transiting North Node, Mercury Entering Aries, and Pluto Retrograde

Certain of our Values

What to expect: Letting go
What to watch out for: Loneliness
What will it affect? Relationships, motivations, wounds, self-care, direction

On April 21st there is a lot going on. Venus, now in a direct motion will square Saturn. These two have been in close contact for awhile. While Venus was retrograde earlier in the month, it also squared Saturn, unearthing our real values, and encouraging us to deal with loose ends and karmic connections, now with Venus direct and connecting again with Saturn, the soul-searching continues. This time we are more clear and confident in our understanding and our decisions. We may decide for good that the relationships that no longer serve us are done and feel good about it. It may feel lonely, but the space created in so doing leaves room for something greater and more positive to enter.

Mars enters Gemini the same day, filling us with a desire and motivation to learn. It also makes a square to the North Node, and so we feel motivated to break from ideas that hold us back. If we’ve been flakey about our direction, we now feel motivated to get more practical and leave behind the daydreams.

There is also a mini trine at play that is working with our wounds. It’s providing us with a consistent and reliable nurturing energy, and that’s what we need right now.
It’s helping us to work through our wounds with a warm spiritual and nurturing hug.

Why? Chiron Sextile Ceres, Chiron Trine Vesta, Vesta Sextile Ceres, Venus Square Transiting Saturn, Mars Entering Gemini, Mars Square Transiting North Node

 

 

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