Planetary Cycles
Sun Signs For May 2006
Taurus grounds the new energies of the Spring season
The sun entered the sign of the bull, Taurus, on April 19. A fixed, feminine, earth sign, Taurus grounds, or earths the new influx of energies that were created through the fire sign, Aries, at the Spring Equinox. Venus ruled Taurus is creative, fertile, and nurturing. While the fixed nature of Taurus can be seen as stubborn, it is actually an expression of the persistence needed to bring thoughts and ideas into practical expression in the material world. People born with the sun, moon, or rising sign in Taurus may be slow to respond as they consider all practical aspects of a given relationship or project, but once engaged, they are generous, hard-working, enormously productive people who bless our world with practical beauty.
New moon suggests balance between work and play
A new moon in Taurus on April 27 suggests rolling up our sleeves and getting to work on practical matters that must be implemented in the first week of May. Counter to Saturn's emphasis on work and productivity, fun-loving Jupiter brings the impulse to expand and explore new directions, yet a balance must be found between fulfilling current responsibilities and venturing into new territory. Mars in Cancer provides the key to creating balance through self-nurturing activities that restore our ability to get necessary projects completed.
Expansive planetary triangle finds positive expression
May begins with a harmonious grouping of planets that culminate on May 7, and continue their positive influence until mid-month. Expansive and beneficial Jupiter in Scorpio forms favorable triangles with the planet of change and higher awakening, Uranus in Pisces, and with Mars, the planet of activity, in the nurturing sign of Cancer. This grand triangle of planetary energies helps us to align our intuitive vision and insights into practical expression that provides supportive energy to increase our sphere of influence, bringing positive transformation where needed. May 10 brings a Neptune-Sun square aspect that gives us the opportunity to clear illusions, and see what may be truly practical. A full moon on May 12 illuminates the grand triangle and adds a push to transformation along with the stabilizing and grounding factors needed for success. The best time for implementing changes and starting new endeavors is early to mid May.
Spring 2006 begins pivotal time for planetary awakening
The Spring of 2006 is a pivotal time for humanity as major planetary energies create the vortex of new beginnings that begin to reach human conscious awareness by early September through December, but will not reach fruition in terms of active expression until September of 2007. As the planet of transformation, Pluto, touches in with the galactic center, it activates an opening for mass changes of consciousness that provides the foundation for sweeping global changes in 2008 and beyond. The most important thing each of us can do individually is to cleanse and renew our physical bodies, develop or sustain a spiritual practice such as meditation, and listen to and follow our inner guidance in terms of our activities and interactions.
Sun in Gemini disburses new energy into our culture
The planet of communications, Mercury, enters its home sign of Gemini on May 19, followed by the sun on May 20. As Mercury conjoined the sun in longitude on May 18, it now moves ahead of the sun, bringing fresh new ideas and energies that come with an impulse to action for the remainder of the month. As the solar influence transfers from stable, productive Taurus to mercurial Gemini, we move the concentrated energy of the past four weeks into various modes of expression and disburse the new energy into our world. A new moon in Gemini on May 26 meets with several favorable planetary energies that inspire continued movement, along with practical yet creative application of current objectives.
Aries The full moon May 13 highlights emotional and psychological transformation that creates a shift in your personal values. As you reach for your highest goals, you are encouraged with valuable, practical support given by those you have involved in your vision. Steadfast and effective action this month will result in establishing the groundwork for creative new ways of manifesting your dreams.
Taurus The full moon mid-month is opposite your sun, highlighting dramatic realizations in personal relationships. Through the honest reflection from those you love most intimately, parts of your personality previously unacknowledged are revealed, unleashing enormous creative potential. Letting go of memories and beliefs about past relationships frees you to see your life in a new light.
Gemini The May 13 full moon highlights the need for transformation of your daily health and work habits. Many new career opportunities emerge as you become clearer about your life purpose, and you will need healthy and effective daily routines to support your new endeavors. Exciting new options bring the potential for greater monetary flow as well as deeper satisfaction in your work.
Cancer Creative energy is heightened by the full moon on May 13, bringing the inspiration to transform your customary way of self-expression in favor of new artistic forms. You view your long-term goals in a new light as an increasingly greater spiritual understanding is awakening in your higher mind and you begin to see innovative ways of working with others to create beneficial changes for all.
Leo The full moon mid-month illuminates your home and family life, showing you new ways to fulfill your life's goals using the resources you already have. Although you will need to release expectations on your partners, support arrives from unexpected sources, reaffirming your belief in the miraculous perfection of life. You are filled with inspiration to try innovative new approaches that produce surprisingly profound results.Virgo The full moon May 13 sheds light on your need for spiritual renewal. This month, you will become aware of ways to change your normal daily routines to incorporate time for meditation and reflection. Putting this practice into place will enhance your effectiveness in many arenas; particularly in your marriage or partnerships, with relatives, friends, and in your group affiliations.
Libra Monetary concerns are highlighted at the full moon mid-month. Remember to be grateful and appreciative for everything you have as you take a look with partners at your current financial situation and begin making future plans. Coming changes in your work will open avenues for new opportunities that not only provide exciting creative possibilities, but also will bring financial expansion.
Scorpio The full moon in your sign mid-month highlights many fortunate associations and partnerships that bring mutual benefit and long-term satisfaction. Your recent attention to physical health has provided you with greater energy. While the ground under you appears to be shifting at extraordinary speed, creative potential comes streaming in and you see new doorways opening for expression of your greatest talents and abilities.
Sagittarius New realizations of a profound nature occur following the full moon May 13, heightening your intuitive awareness and bringing you the gift of clear insights that help you in guiding your life. Steadiness in your daily life routines promotes an essential inner stability during the coming changes in your home and family life that serve the purpose of freeing up your energy for new exploration. This time, you take an educated leap of faith!
Capricorn - The full moon shines light on new group associations that bring great good fortune, opening many doors and presenting beneficial opportunities that allow you to use your creativity. Resist the temptation to allow your enthusiasm to get you overcommitted energetically or financially. Friends, partners and relatives are supportive, giving you the opportunity to use your creativity to venture forth into new territory.
Aquarius The full moon of May 13 illuminates your career life, bringing exciting new opportunities for expansion. As old ways of seeing yourself dissolve and you get new reflections, your self-image begins to transform, and you base your life on a new foundation that encourages your creativity. Partners support you by holding steady while you take advantage of expansive opportunities and implement many new changes.
Pisces The May 13 full moon highlights spiritual renewal. If you can get away, traveling to foreign lands would bring you the experiences needed to rejuvenate your soul, if not, then create a spiritual retreat at home by spending some regular time in daily meditation. You may need to let go of old preconceptions about God, life, and spirituality, but doing this now will open the way for fresh inspiration. By taking time for inner reflection, spontaneous creativity will emerge to delight your soul.
Carolina Eastwood provides in-depth personal astrology readings that open the doorway to fulfilling your life-purpose. Offices in Solana Beach and Poway. www.earthstarconsulting.com. or: Phone: 858/259-1590
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