ASTROLOGY FOR THE WEEK OF MAY 29-JUNE 4 2023

MON MAY 29

The Moon leaves realistic, problem solving Virgo for balance and harmony seeking Libra at 7:51 AM. There can still be challenges or uncertainties to grapple with, but the presence of assurances and support in this mathscape is palpable, with the Moon trine the Sun and Pluto, while sextile Mars in brave Leo. Communications can help clear away confusion and inform the right strategy. New information has presented itself and is percolating. In spite of many things still being unclear, or not fully resolved, solutions, and offers of teamwork, ingenuity and support are on hand and available. Interactions with others can offer guidance, insight, and mutual support through any otherwise challenging situations. With teamwork, messes can be cleaned up and taken care of. Dealing in reality, collecting information, and sorting fact from fantasy, uncertainty, fears, guessing, or mere speculation becomes increasingly important as we get deeper into Gemini season. This week see’s a Full Moon in truth seeking Sagittarius. 

TUES MAY 30

The Moon in Libra opposite Chiron can see some sensitivity and vulnerability, while a quincunx to Mercury can see some indecision. Supportive relationships are around (Moon trine Juno) to help take the edge off any uncertainties, and Mars in Leo can also see a lot of strength internally. Kindness and sensitivity to others can be important, but can also come fairly easily. The Sun is still square Saturn, and the intensity of Mars opposite Pluto is only just starting to ebb off, leaving a bit more optimism in it’s wake, but it’s based on realistic thinking. The Moon goes on to square Venus in Cancer this evening, seeing a comfort seeking and security oriented energy closing the day out. Tomorrow can see optimism and determination to get to the bottom of certain issues.

WED MAY 31

There can be some sensitivity interpersonally, relationally, or socially, as the Moon squares Venus and Pluto today, going on to square Mars and trine Saturn. A determination to stabilize things and make big changes can be in the atmosphere, and there can be a digging into energy reserves. At certain points, things can feel over the top or excessive, or there can be tension and excitement. The Moon enters transformational Scorpio at 4:45 PM PST. Finding a sweet spot between different extremes can be key. A stabilizing trine to Saturn can see an inner self confidence that certain foundations are in place. At the same time, new opportunities that maybe haven’t been able to be considered before can be more within reach. 

THURS JUN 1

There can be a challenge to integrate certain changes, adjustments and new information with the Moon opposite Mercury and Uranus, but Mars in Leo is more than willing to rise to it, as doing so can mean the promise of more stability. New options can inform strategies going forward. Mercury getting closer to Uranus by the day is progressive, ingenious, and inventive, and bringing in new brain waves to consider. Mercury conjunct the asteroid Vesta is thirsty for knowledge that has practical application. Animal, vegetable, and mineral, soil quality, body, food, currency, and valuables. Real life ROI. 

FRI JUN 2

Today can be pleasant in a quiet way, and there can be a buzz in air. Mercury and Uranus continue to bring new brain waves and ideas, and in some ways, the impossible can begin to feel more possible. In the very least, new, experimental approaches to old problems can be having beneficial results. The Moon trine Venus in Cancer and Neptune wants to get comfortable, and there can be a focus on nurturing activities that replenish the body and soul. The Moon goes on to sextile Pluto before entering Sagittarius at 10:03 PM PST. It can feel nice to kick back and take in the view, as the horizon can be looking a little bit brighter. Interchanges with trusted others can be caring, supportive and impactful, and a sense of inner resourcefulness can make for a kind and generous atmosphere. 

SAT JUN 3

The Full Moon is exact this evening at 8:42 PST in 13 degrees of Sagittarius. This face of Sagittarius is ruled by the 9 of Wands in the Tarot, and speaks of resilience, courage, tests of faith, and persisting to overcome obstacles. Agrippa, in his Three Books Of Occult Philosophy stated that this decan “concerns sadness and fear for ones body.” This may not necessarily manifest in a literal sense, but in either case, the bandage worn by the man in the 9 of wands indicates that struggles and battles have already been faced, and his stance illustrates that he still awaits more onslaughts. Failure to keep troubles at bay is still an option in this decan, so the task here is to continue to defend the stability you’ve established against contrary forces, and keep the body and mind aligned with the will. There may still be challenging circumstances to overcome, but the signature of this Full Moon has courage, resilience, and feels a bit stronger and better equipped than before. This Moon is trine Mars, Chiron, and Pallas, indicating that a new strategy and renewed forces instils confidence, faith, determination and optimism to face whatever arises. There is plenty of motivation to rise to challenges, and recent discoveries have added to an arsenal of knowledge. The lunar trine to Chiron can see a healing emphasis. 

SUN JUN 4

After last night’s full Moon, today can be a good day to kick back, dream, and float down stream. Mercury and Uranus perfect their conjunction today at 20 degrees, seeing a whole bunch of new ideas, insights, and brainwaves circulating. Possibilities can feel more open, and there can be compassion, generosity, faith, and hopefulness. The Moon is trine Jupiter and square Neptune this evening, which see’s kindness and non judgmental attitudes predominate. People can be helpful or encouraging to others in their goals. At certain points, moods can fluctuate or be a bit up and down, or feelings can be heightened, but for the most part, this is an easy going day. Things can be feeling more hopeful, encouraging, and in many ways, are stabilizing nicely. Further progress is indicated next week. Venus at anaretic degree of Cancer today can see an overflowing cup, and a feeling of luxury, comfort, and appreciation for life’s little things, home, family, good food, art, music, atmosphere, comfort, and security can be accentuated.

ASTROLOGY FOR THE WEEK OF MAY 22-28 2023

 

MON MAY 22

The week kicks off with the Moon in Cancer in a trine to Saturn, seeing a strong focus on security and stability. Minor tense aspects to Uranus and Hygeia, along with a sextile to Mercury see a focus on integrating new insights, new information, possibly involving matters of healing. Mars, now freshly into Leo, is also perfecting a bombastic square to Jupiter currently, at 1 degree of Leo and Taurus, respectively, which can see people overshooting the mark this week. Excesses can be a problem, so try to make sure you’re not just doing fat rails of hopium, taking on too much, too soon, or overcommitting to things that are mere mirages or a waste of time this week. Later on today the Moon conjoins Venus, which can be pleasant, cozy and comfortable. This can see some good connections made, or comforting and stabilizing advices exchanged. Certain people or activities can exert a comforting influence that reinforce feelings of stability. The Sun in Gemini is trine Pluto in Aquarius and sextile Mars in Leo, so there can be a focus on intense, sensitive, buried, or even taboo, occult, or esoteric topics, and in some cases, there may be differing viewpoints, simmering tensions, or learning through contrast. Risk taking and speculation can also be highlighted. Some people play it safe, while others live life on the fringe or take bold and daring risks. 

TUES MAY 23

It’s possible to see some pleasant surprises, or even to experience some emotional, social, or interpersonal breakthroughs today, or to experience new insights into certain dynamics, with the Moon in Cancer conjunct Venus and sextile Uranus. Again, with Mars squaring Jupiter and trine Neptune, avoid hopium and it’s deluded cousin, copium. It can be easy to glamorize things, people, products, cult leaders, MLM pyramid schemes, and whatever seems trendy, fast and easy. Ensure you’re dealing in reality and not ideals of grandeur as a form of escapism from deeper seated issues. Jupiter in Taurus while Saturn is in Pisces means common sense wins out over the phantasmagorical. The universe is favoring sense, sensibility, -real life efforts and real life gains right now, so do try to keep it real with yourself. Don’t settle for the cheap knock off version of what you’re actually looking for, or a quick fix to “take the edge off”. A lunar square to Chiron can see some vulnerability, and there may be some people who act as a rock or a shoulder to lean on, or some surprising but sensitive disclosures or connections are made, even if there’s been some level of distance or alienation. Even if things get rather intense late this evening with the Moon building an opposition to Pluto, a lunar trine to Neptune is gentle, compassionate, understanding, and shows discretion in the face any potential vulnerability or sensitive topics. Tomorrow, things can become feisty and even a bit theatrical and larger than life.

WED MAY 24

The Moon enters expressive and fun seeking Leo at 7:35 AM PST to conjoin Mars, oppose Pluto, and square Jupiter and Mercury in sensual, common sense Taurus. This can see an impulsive, risk taking, flamboyant energy that can be at odds with a more security oriented, pragmatic and methodical core. The Sun in Gemini has one foot on the gas pedal and one on the break, and can highlight keeping an eye on various speculations, as it squares Saturn but is trine Pluto and sextile impulsive, excitable Mars. The Sun’s trine to Pluto highlights the importance of instincts, insights, and well researched decisions. Certain realities may need some time to marinate and gestate. The lunar square to Mercury can see some indecision and a lot of weighing pros and cons, but the lunar conjunction to Mars is hasty and prone to act without thinking. Be patient with yourself and others, and if you don’t actually feel sure about something, it’s ok to hold off on forming any major conclusions or aping out wildly to overcompensate for lack of any guarantees. As Pluto backtracks, it’s possible that so too will many people, as there may be a lot to take in and reevaluate. It’s important to make sure you aren’t ignoring any red flags or glaring realities simply because they’re unpleasant to deal with. This could become more apparent when Mercury enters Gemini in June to eventually square hazy Neptune. If anything complicated, messy, regressive, confusing, or damaging is nagging at your conscience, better to face it head on rather than allow any further knots to form.

THURS MAY 25

The Moon in Leo makes a proud trine to Chiron and is squaring up to Mercury and Uranus today, which can see a curious mixture of indecision and stubborn, resilient confidence. Impulse, intuition or risk taking energy can take the helm as the day progresses. News, conversation, or short distance travel can keep people on their toes or on the alert. In some cases this can see some out of character moves, or a “doubling down”, possibly driven by insecurity or a lack of confidence in some cases, but not all. There may even be a push through doubt, inhibitions, shyness, or lack of confidence in an effort to revitalize something. If you’re in touch with your true motives, there’s no harm in having some fun, taking a few risks, living large, and being a bit wild. As long as you don’t throw out the baby with the bathwater or overestimate your forces, it can even be therapeutic. Emotions can be erratic and there can be a focus on thrills, creativity, speculation and excitement. There may even be some wins or successes to celebrate. 

FRI MAY 26

Today the Moon in extravagant Leo can lose it’s objectivity a bit as it makes an awkward quincunx to Neptune and Pluto as the day matures. There can be a lot of generosity and optimism on the surface, but perhaps a nagging feeling that more practicalities need to be addressed. The Moon builds a trine to Jupiter and opposition to Saturn as it gets closer to entering Virgo towards the day’s end, bringing a feeling that things need to be organized, eliminated, or more carefully examined. It enters anxious but realistic Virgo at 8:05 PM PST, opposite Saturn and trine Jupiter, seeing a bit of a reality test to any overconfidence. There can actually be much that is going really well, but there can be a skepticism around setting hopes too high, and a strong desire for simplicity, fruitfulness, and for things to make sense. There can also be some responsibilities to attend to, planning, preparation, or organization to get down to. In some cases, having too many options, or too much to think about can be somewhat overwhelming, and there’s a need to limit distractions. Some speculations work out better than others and are a sure bet that offer solid gains, while others are more illusory. Common sense thinking and proper planning can help sort out sensible, realistic options from ridiculous ones.

SAT MAY 27 

The Moon in Virgo is square the Sun in Gemini, which is exactly square Saturn today at 6 degrees. This can see a more reserved and cautious approach around risk taking than perhaps was recently the case, and something can cause pause for thought. The Moon is also in opposition to Saturn and semisquare Venus, which can highlight uncertainty around speculative matters involving money, relationships, social situations, or in regards to home, property and family matters (Venus in Cancer). Positively, with the Moon in Virgo trine both Mercury and Jupiter in Taurus, it can feel good to keep things simple, make rational decisions, and to be cautiously optimistic. Taking things slow, waiting for new information or insights to organically arise, and being sensible in the here and now can help weed out unworkable or superfluous investments of time, resources and energy. The Moon in Virgo trine Mercury while square the Sun and opposite Saturn can be shrewd and discerning in the face of any clever sales pitches or snake charmers. There is a keen eye for small details often overlooked here that can help spot the flaws in a plan or foundation and seeks to make improvements.

SUN MAY 28

The Moon trine Uranus can see a lot of new ideas around how to improve something or make things better. The lunar sextile to Venus and opposition to Neptune is charming, comforting, helpful, and seductive. Positively, this can see a draw to unusual or eccentric people, or a new spin can be put on to nostalgic pastimes or connections that can be inspiring and enriching. The Sun and Saturn are still in a perfected square in the early AM hours, highlighting a concerted effort to sort out delusional realities or shit test certain ideas, beliefs or fantastical/horrifying fantasies. “Just checked the stash. We’re fresh out of copium fam. All we have is reality, but maybe it’s not so bad. Idk. Let’s give it a chance.” Mercury semisquare to Neptune just now can see the imagination grasping at something that’s as of yet, intangible or not fully formed, and as it get’s closer and closer to Uranus next week, new brainwaves and ideas are around the corner. Change is in the air. New agreements can be presented, and partnerships of all kinds can enter a sort of nurturing refurbishment or gentle negotiation phase. 

ASTROLOGY FOR THE WEEK OF MAY 15-21 2023

MON MAY 15

This week is a banger, and kicks off with the Moon in Aries square Venus, trine Pallas and sextile Juno, going on to conjoin Chiron. This can see a focus on plans with others. Jupiter in the final degree of Aries can see excitement, impatience, and urgency to make things happen, but Mercury having just stationed direct in methodical Taurus can see some lagging, and will take some time to pick up speed. Mercury is not especially quick in Taurus as it is, and there may still be some pragmatic issues to address. With a growing emphasis on Taurus this week, there is increasing focus on realism, facts, practicality and common sense. Some may experience this as a reality check, while others experience it as a refreshingly grounded and down to earth influence. Whatever is the case, this growing Taurus emphasis highlights material considerations, and issues of money, values, possessions, food, physicality, sensuality, security, stability and the basics of life. There may still be some adjustments that need to be made to push things through on to more stable footing, but the Taurus energy is plodding and persistent. 

TUES MAY 16

Jupiter enters Taurus today at 10:20 AM PST, seeing a decided shift in emphasis for the next long while. The area of your chart ruled by Taurus and Gemini is especially highlighted and emphasized this week, and there can be positive gains, news, and things to look forward to here, but there’s a need to get organized, make preparations, and tie up loose ends. Jupiter in square to Pluto this week can see intensity, and there’s a need to find a happy medium between under and overconfidence as major transformations are undertaken or glaring issues come up to be properly resolved. This can see an air of intensity as sweeping changes are made, or the practical side of plans require some adjustments. This can also see power negotiations, and the matter of fact energy of Taurus is determined to not let things run off the rails again. The Moon is square Mars in the most irritable degree of Cancer, while building a conjunction to Jupiter. Just looking at this configuration I can hear an impatient voice saying “come on, come on come on already”. But Mercury sextile Saturn knows that good things come to those who wait. There’s a guaranteed result on it’s way indicated here, but organic processes, common sense, and practical considerations need to be paid their dues. Irritability or impatience can be channeled into productivity, and even if there are some minor glitches or inconveniences to navigate, things look ultimately positive. 

WED MAY 17

The Moon enters slow and steady Taurus at 5:28 AM PST, to conjoin Mercury and Jupiter, while square Pluto, and later on, forming a sextile Saturn. This can see good news, and as long as expectations can be kept realistic, there is the promise of positive gains that accompany powerful changes. There is a determination here to work miracles of the practical magic variety. Pluto will return to Capricorn in June, so there can be a return to something here in the works, perhaps to improve upon it, renegotiate things and work out any snags, leaving you with a more robust foundation. Today there is a focus on making practical progress, and there may be a need to innovate as things transition to more stable ground. Practical help or common sense thinking is highlighted, and there may be a need to set aside more fantastical notions to deal with more matter of fact matters for now. All in all, today can see something positive in the works, but realism and pragmatism takes precedence over pie in the sky thinking. 

THUR MAY 18

Today can hold some surprises, with the Moon conjunct the Sun and Uranus, doing things a bit differently is highlighted, and there can be a buzz of excitement around certain plans that have been made (Mercury sextile Saturn.) There’s an appreciation here of the luxury and freedom that stability and reliability affords. It can be refreshing to have a change of scenery or to switch things up a little bit, but not so much that it compromises the foundations which provide the bounty of life’s small pleasures. A humble New Moon tomorrow morning PST signals a new era which places emphasis on achieving the fruits of abundance that life has to offer, but also the toil, hard work, discipline, consistency, and protective measures that it takes to do so. 

FRI MAY 19

The New Moon is exact at 8:53 AM at 28 degrees Taurus. This face of Taurus is ruled by Saturn, and is associated with the 7 of pentacles. There is an awareness here of life’s misfortunes, and the Moon here is well suited for taking protective measures and creating extra insurance against anything that can compromise the fruits of the crop, and the stability you’ve worked hard to create. The signatures of this New Moon involve a sextile to Mars in the final degree of Cancer, a sextile to Neptune, a trine to Pluto, and a semisquare to Venus. There can be much to enjoy, but there can be a keen awareness of the fragility of certain circumstances or dynamics to life’s changing tides. A keen awareness of patterns can help to create insurances against life’s variables. It’s a good time to count your blessings, and make preparations that can assist you in the case of the unexpected. The Moon trine Pluto can relish rising to challenges, and creates a formidable energy in the face of any potential uncertainties. Pluto’s backward motion heading towards Capricorn in June doubles down on the insistence and determination to fortify foundations and stabilize things so that they’re impermeable to any foreseeable or unforeseeable disaster. The Moon sextile Mars is self assured and eager to secure things, while the lunar sextile to Neptune is intuitive and extends a 6th sense to anticipate anything around the corner. The semisquare to Venus indicates that things are still in a delicate frame, but there is a determination to protect what and who is vulnerable, valuable, and integral. The Moon enters curious Gemini at 11:48 AM, forming a square to Saturn, which can see an anticipatory energy for anything that could undermine the pleasant reverie.

SAT MAY 20

Mars steals the show today, entering Leo at 8:31 AM PST, bright and early. The Moon in Gemini is conjunct Juno, placing emphasis on partnerships, negotiations, and communications. Mars in Leo is exactly square Jupiter just now, which can see motivation, excitement and enthusiasm. It’s also opposite Pluto, which can see a sort of volcanic passion under the surface, with energy to burn. After some slight nervousness or tentativeness yesterday evening on into the wee hours when the Moon squared Saturn, the Moon makes minor aspects to Mars, Jupiter, and Pluto which see’s an eagerness to explore. The Moon goes on to sextile Chiron which can see empathy, understanding and compassion for the vulnerabilities of others. Mars in Leo is egged on, encouraged, and courageous, excited about breaking new ground. The area of your chart ruled by Leo will be subject to some reevaluations, as it will host a Venus retrograde this year. For now, there’s an eagerness to go after something with gusto, or to reinvigorate the vitality levels and breathe new life into a dream. 

SUN MAY 21

The Sun makes it’s annual ingress into Gemini in the wee hours, at 12:09 AM PST. The area of your chart that hosted the Mars retrograde is highlighted once more, indicating there are still loose ends to wrap up here. Mercury will enter this area in June, and a New Moon will occur here, which can see a problem solving exercise and a desire to tie a bow around certain knotty issues that have dragged on for some time. Many improvements have been made here, but there are still things to sort out and contingencies to plan for. The Sun highlighting this area brings increased focus here, squaring Saturn in Pisces and sextile Mars, there’s a passionate enthusiasm to overcome any challenges, blockages and hurdles that stand in the way of forward momentum. Although progress may be slow, there has been progress, no doubt, but there are still things that need to be resolved here once and for all. Gaining clarity and maintaining a foothold on progress already made is imperative. The Moon square Neptune is dreamy, imaginative, a bit sleepy, and perhaps a bit nervous about uncertainties or the seeming elusiveness around certain matters, goals, or people. The Taurus emphasis keeps feet firmly on the ground and is steadfast and insistent upon realism, but you can still dream. The Moon enters security oriented Cancer at 8:28 PM PST, to trine Saturn, where it plays it safe and sticks to what or who is familiar or what is guaranteed to provide security.

ASTROLOGY FOR THE WEEK OF MAY 8-14 2023

MON MAY 8

The day begins with the Moon in Sagittarius opposite Venus, trine Jupiter and square Neptune. This is a hopeful, idealistic and dreamy combination. There’s an emotionally generous, open minded and adventurous energy to these configurations. It can be easy to be grateful for the things that are going right. Venus having just moved into Cancer following Mars’ lead, placing further focus on comfort, security, and what and who feels familiar for a spell. There’s a lot of enthusiasm around making things more cozy, stable, and secure. There can also be a lot to do, with Mercury in the final week of it’s backspin, lose ends need to be tie up and many new possibilities to consider. The area of your chart ruled by Gemini, which hosted the Mars retrograde, and which Venus has just left, will see further emphasis in June when Mercury enters Gemini and a New Moon in this area occurs. There are still things to sort out and stabilize here, knots to untangle, and loose ends to tie a bow around. Today can start out on a loopy and dreamy note, and become more practical as it wears on, as the Moon heads into Capricorn at 4:33 PM PST. This can see a lot more productivity and stability, but a lot to adapt to. The Moon’s opposition to Venus brings a focus on security, structure and stability. There can be a pleasant focus on productivity and making things run smoothly, there can also be good news or things to be hopeful about or look forward to. 

TUES MAY 9

The Sun and Uranus perfect a conjunction today at 18 degrees Taurus. There can be a focus on making adjustments and changing things up. New insights and information can be available that gives way to trying something different, or returning to old ways of doing things, old ideas, or conservations, but with new insights and approaches, or renewed enthusiasm. Something different can be tried out. The Moon in Capricorn goes on to trine Uranus, Mercury Rx and the Sun, while squaring Chiron, which can see a keen focus on stability, streamlining, overcoming weaknesses, and making steady progress through a series of adjustments and necessary transformations. Pluto will return to Capricorn this weekend on Sunday to begin to finalize a metamorphosis. Drive, energy, ambition and determination can build this evening with the Moon opposing Mars. It’s the energy of a coiled spring. There’s a lot to do, but a lot of excitement around changes being made. 

WED MAY 10

The Moon makes a powerful opposition to Mars squaring Jupiter in Aries and building a strong conjunction to Pluto Rx. This can see a lot of passion around pushing for changes and positive breakthroughs, and there can be a lot to tackle. Keeping a steady momentum going while making adjustments can be a theme. A lunar sextile to Neptune can see heightened ESP, and an intuitive and instinctual nature to the day. Feeling things out and making necessary adjustments as you go can help consolidate a sense of power over challenging issues or changeable situations. The Moon enters quirky Aquarius to perfect a conjunction with Pluto Rx, seeing changes being integrated that will assist in implementing better structures going forward. There will be a lot of loose ends and readjustments over the following weeks that will lead to further shifts that ultimately bring more stability and prosperity. Being grounded, patient and realistic and making changes incrementally will help transition things to a place of more comfort, flow and abundance. Try not to bite off more than you can chew. 

THURS MAY 11

The Moon in Aquarius makes a quizzical square to Mercury Rx in Taurus in the first portion of the day, and a semisquare to Neptune while squaring Vesta. There can be some minor frazzled energy around basic routines and everyday rituals, and maybe some confusion or indecision around how to properly time things. Certain issues can take a wait and see approach, and the Moon squares Uranus later on which can see new insights, surprises, curveballs, or a changeable, nervous, or excitable atmosphere that can keep people on their toes. Increasing vitality can be in focus with the Moon conjunct Hygeia. Mercury Rx sextile Venus and Saturn just now is building reserves through nurturing care, dedication and discipline, and there’s a trend towards increasing stability, security and prosperity. Well timed and beneficial agreements or deals can be struck, and in some cases there can be positive news or supportive alliances. With Mercury getting closer to stationing direct there may be a few glitches in the matrix to navigate, but overall, Venus trine Saturn is very stabilizing in spite of the many adjustments being made. 

FRI MAY 12

The Moon in Aquarius makes a slightly nervous or irritable quincunx to Mars as the day gets started, but by evening things can feel much more optimistic and hopeful with a lunar sextile to Jupiter. There’s a strong impetus towards navigating things through to safe passage and getting on the other side of a series of changes and adjustments. The later evening hours can see things relax significantly as the Moon enters Pisces to trine Venus and conjoin Saturn. These configurations look like a sigh of relief and a feeling of quiet accomplishment. It can feel good to relax and engage in self nurturing and comfortable activities. Mercury and Venus perfect a sextile at 6 degrees this evening, at the same time Venus perfects a trine to Saturn at 6 degrees. All of this indicates good news, pleasant communications or exchanges, and increasing stability, comfort and security. 

SAT MAY 13

Today can see some pleasant interactions and a mellow but congenial atmosphere. A lunar sesquisquare to Mars can see a drive to get things done around the home, and generally the day is well suited for laid back activities behind the scenes with family or a close knit circle of select familiar faces. It can feel good to create more comfort and stability. Feelings can be heightened this evening with the Moon semisquare Pluto, but it can be difficult to express them. Tomorrow there can be a little more inward self assurance, although Mercury can still be a bit tongue tied as it stations direct tomorrow evening.

SUN MAY 14

The Moon in shy and sensitive Pisces is sextile the Sun in Taurus and trine Mars in Cancer while conjunct Neptune. This can see inspired feelings, and although the option to share them is there, the Sun in Taurus and Mars and Venus in Cancer tend towards playing it safe. There’s an emphasis here on quiet understandings, and it can be possible to connect wordlessly with certain others, where much doesn’t have to be said, but there is a warmth and connection that is implicit, felt, and understood between certain others. The day is soft, imaginative, laid back, with romantic and inspired undertones. There’s a motivation, courage and passion building here, and there can be pleasant exchanges or subtle bids for connection. Mercury stations direct in 5 degrees Taurus at 8:17 PM PST. Optimism is growing. Next week can see pleasant news, positive turning points, or even some windfalls or strokes of good luck when Jupiter heads into Taurus on Tuesday. Keep your chin up, and prepare to be surprised by the power of positive thinking. 

ASTROLOGY FOR THE WEEK OF MAY 1-7 2023

MON MAY 1

Pluto stations retrograde today at 10:09 AM PST,  where it will backtrack into the late degrees of Capricorn on June 11, and not station direct until Oct 10. This will coincide with a T square involving Jupiter and Mars. Previously immutable truths may be questioned, and there can be a deep investigation into the realities of certain things. There is a fearless authenticity that can accompany these configurations over the course of Pluto’s revisitation to the sign that it had been in since 2008. Whatever is still worthwhile and timeless that you got out of that era will be able to come with you into the next, but there may be a deep questioning or something may cause a sea change and a deep questioning. Perhaps certain things still have their merit, but revisions or adjustments need to be made, or there is a need to view things in a different light.  The Moon is in late Virgo today, squaring Venus and making tense minor aspects to Mercury and the Sun, while trine Uranus and Pluto (out of sign), and opposite Neptune. This further highlights a questioning of values and a search for truth, possibly prompted by crisis, crisis prevention, health, diet, healing, or issues of organization. There can be a lack of clarity, and a feeling of being at sea, and in some cases, a radical departure from previous values prompted by a need to F.A.F.O. For now, this can be largely private, or in the very least, awkward to talk about. Try to avoid being hasty in your conclusions, especially if you don’t have all of the facts. Juno (relationships) enters inquisitive Gemini, seeing communication, learning and mental stimulation take on more importance. The Moon enters conciliatory Libra at 11:09 PM PST, placing emphasis on finding harmony and balance.

TUES MAY 2

The Moon in Libra is trine Pluto Rx, which can highlight interpersonal or social intensity. Relationships can have intense undercurrents or prompt deep inquiries. With Juno now in Gemini, curiosity is a theme, and certain relationships can prompt a lot of questioning, be a source of information, or there can be a need to talk about certain things. There can also be some cognitive breakthroughs, or a desire to share important information. The Moon goes on to oppose Chiron later this evening, which can see a lot of vulnerability, empathy, but also an awareness of weaknesses. The Sun conjunct Mercury is also very curious, but in Taurus, stubborn, and not a fan of changes. Certain things revealed or discussed can be sensitive. Tomorrow see’s the Moon in trine to Hygeia, seeing a focus on health and healing, with some beneficial effects.

WED MAY 3

Today see’s the Moon in Libra square Mars, opposite Chiron and Jupiter, trine Hygeia, while making tense minor aspects to Saturn and Uranus. There may be something that prompts action. The Moon squaring Mars can see irritability, impatience or crankiness, or a bit of a pressed feeling. Conversely, this can just be really energizing. The quincunx to Uranus can see impulsiveness, a need to make adjustments or act quickly. In some cases, there may be a need to care for someone in need, or attend to needs of your own which take precedence over everything else. With the Moon in trine to Hygeia, health matters are highlighted, and balance is sought. It's possible balance is being gained or something learned is helping to correct whatever has been out of whack. Certain things at home or in family can interfere with work or career matters, but overall these are ultimately stabilizing influences. A lunar trine to Venus strengthens as the day wears on into evening, which can see a strong desire to bring more balance and harmony around certain issues, or a feeling of relief after finally cracking a code.

THURS MAY 4

The Moon enters intense and investigative Scorpio at 7:32 AM PST, where it builds up to a Full Moon Eclipse that occurs tomorrow. As the day begins, there can be stabilizing influences, with the Moon still holding a trine to Venus while trine Saturn in Pisces. Nonetheless, the lunar square to Pluto can see more going on behind the scenes or under the surface than is apparent. A sort of rebirth can be occurring. The lunar trine to Saturn faces things down with stoicism and keeps any underlying intensity well contained and occulted. The Moon goes on to oppose Mercury, seeing some indecision and self doubt, or a need to weigh things up. Deep energy reserves can be accessed or a transformation can be felt at a deep level. The Moon trine Saturn blends intuition and instinct with cool rationality. Certain ideals can be tested for viability. Moon opposite Mercury Rx can also see a penetrating curiosity and desire to research or uncover information. With Mercury having been very close to Uranus at it’s retrograde station, due to make contact again once it goes forward, new information coming to light will continue to shift mindsets or approaches, -just when you think you’ve got it all figured out. So staying flexible and open minded will be helpful, as you may readjust your thinking more than once during Mercury’s journey through Taurus. 

FRI MAY 5

The Full Moon Eclipse is exact at 10:34 AM PST at 14 degrees Scorpio, with the strongest signatures at the moment of occultation on the West Coast being an opposition to Uranus and a square to Hygeia, the asteroid of health. The Moon is considered debilitated in all of Scorpio. This decan of Scorpio is ruled by the 6 of cups, a card of memories and nostalgia, but also of a craving for closeness, intimacy, synergistic relationships, and dual cultivation. The dark side of this face of Scorpio speaks to parasitic relationships, codependency, or even contractual arrangements that aren’t entirely consensual. There may be some shocking breaks (in some cases, separations), or in the very least, new terms of engagement can be proposed because something is no longer working, or no longer required. With Hygeia involved, health and healing can be a factor, and there can be healing breakthroughs. There may also be someone in a bit of caretaking a role. For some, the health and well being of a relationship can mean accepting more independence. For others, radical revisions or untried solutions will have to be considered for health reasons, either health of the physical body, or the health of particular unions. This can see some radical transformations taking place on a number of levels. As the day progresses, the lunar trine to Mars gains more prominence, and this can see a willful determination to break away from something or someone, or, in the very least, to radically transform it. Mars in Cancer is primed to nurture and seek safety and security within the familiar, but the lunar opposition to Uranus and square to Hygeia demands change to facilitate healing. Late night see’s the Moon trine Neptune, which can see a sensitive and reflective atmosphere. 

SAT MAY 6

The Moon trine Mars and Neptune can see a curious mixture of motivation and quietude. Much can be going on in private and people may prefer to keep to themselves as they absorb certain realities or form strategies to go forward. Certain changes may not be entirely comfortable. The Moon goes on to quincunx Venus which can see attempts to keep appearances or convey a pleasant exterior while deeper matters are going on under the surface or big changes are being made privately behind the scenes.The Moon enters Sagittarius around 1:04 PM PST, where it squares Saturn, sextile’s Pluto, while sesquisquare Chiron, which can see some shyness, inhibitions, or sensitivity about certain things. In some cases, people can feel pressured to share more than they feel ready to, or feel put on the spot. There can be a desire for more independence, or some quest or other that distracts from usual commitments. It’s also possible that responsibilities or other challenges seem to hamper a need for more freedom, or there is uncertainty around facts or truth. The Sun getting closer to perfecting it’s conjunction to Uranus can see some surprising or illuminating reveals, or things can come to light over the next few weeks that can better inform decision making. Things are very much in flux, and it can all feel like an experiment. Venus at the final degree of Gemini can feel both decisive yet undecided. Nothing is set in stone, although there may be a few things that are clear and certain, much is still unclear.

SUN MAY 7

Venus enters nurturing Cancer at 7:25 AM PST, seeing a cycle which brings more attention to nurturing and nourishing activities, home and hearth, family, roots, caring for others and being cared for. Food is a love language for this Venus placement. The Moon in Sagittarius is trine Chiron and sesquisquare Jupiter, seeing a generous and compassionate energy with a healing bent permeate the atmosphere. There’s an open mindedness here and philosophical attitude that is flexible and understanding. A lunar sextile to Hygeia also forms that further emphasizes the focus on health and healing. Venus in Cancer will build a strong trine to Saturn in Pisces over time which can see supportive relationships during uncertain times. Mercury Rx in Taurus sextile Saturn just now is common sensical, wise, and has a good sense of timing. There is a good sense of when to act or when to remain quiet. Once Mercury stations direct next Sunday evening (Mothers Day), it will start heading towards Uranus again where it will perfect it’s conjunction at 20 degrees on June 4. By then, more information will be available, and Jupiter (which enters Taurus on May 16), will open up more horizons and things can feel a bit more optimistic by then. 

ASTROLOGY FOR THE WEEK OF APR 24-30 2023

MON APR 24

The Moon shifts into Cancer at 11:58 AM PST, where it forms a trine to Saturn in Pisces and sextile to the Sun in Taurus, placing a focus on stability, security, nurturing, and practicality. It can take some time for momentum to pick back up, as there can be some things that distract from core missions that need to be attended to. With Mercury retrograde and still close to Uranus, there can be unexpected surprises or a need to be innovative and adaptable, perhaps even questioning or changing up longstanding patterns. The Moon also makes a semsquare to Uranus and strong sextile to Vesta, suggesting last minute opportunities, but there’s a need to stick to routines and maintain stability or consistency of purpose and not get too thrown off by the unexpected. Tomorrow can see more momentum and forward motion.

TUES APR 25 

The Moon in Cancer conjoins Mars, which can see some impulsiveness or a desire to act. As the day wears on, a lunar sextile to Mercury and Uranus can see news, communications, ideas or opportunities that are too good to pass up, or there can be a strong drive to break out of ruts or stagnation.Heart and mind can be in alignment. The Moon goes on to square Chiron as well which can see a lot of sensitivity and compassion. Venus in Gemini in sextile to Chiron and trine to Hygeia places a focus on healing themes, while Mercury Rx in Taurus conjunct Uranus and square Hygeia can see people really thinking outside of the box in order to facilitate healing, and more stability. New ideas and new ways of doing things can figure into the equation, and insights can be gained by returning to previous concepts, habits or patterns, but with a new, more enlightened awareness. Mercury’s square to Hygeia can highlight health. 

WED APR 26

The Moon is square Jupiter and trine Neptune, which can see the psychic antenna highly stimulated. There can be a lot of inspiration here, with sensitivity and compassion is very close to the surface. Nurturing something back to vitality can figure strongly. As the day wears on, the Moon build an opposition to Pluto as it moves towards Leo. This can signify some breakthrough points, and there can be intensity under the surface. New strategies can be producing results and there’s a strong drive to make some transformations. The Moon enters Leo at 11:30 PM PST, which can see a lot of passion and motivation to increase vital forces and willpower. 

THURS APR 27

Today can be slightly high pressure with the Moon in Leo opposite Pluto and square the Sun and Mercury. It’s a spicy and motivated energy, and at certain points there can be confusion or indecision, but the pressure is on to see something through, or make powerful changes that increase vitality, well being and confidence. As the day wears on, a lunar sesquisquare to Neptune can see a dreaminess or subtle uncertainty around risk. Late evening can see a bit more confidence, and tomorrow can see things shaken up in a pleasant way.

FRI APR 28

Today the Moon in Leo is trine Chiron, sextile Venus and trine Jupiter, while square Uranus. Morale and confidence feel boosted, and there can be some unexpected shocks or surprises, or an innovative energy in the air. It’s a feel good, perhaps even refreshing energy. Socially and interpersonally things can be interesting, and people can need a lot of independence just now. It can feel good to build up motivation levels. 

SAT APR 29

Today begins with the Moon in Leo trine Jupiter, but building an opposition to Saturn as the day progresses. It enters Virgo at 11:59 AM PST, seeing the day take on a practical and “back to business” theme. Improving day to day circumstances, routines, diet, fitness, and generally making things run more efficiently can be a factor in today’s down to earth energies. With the Moon opposite Saturn, there can be something a tad isolating about this, but it’s ultimately helpful to get ducks in a row. 

SUN APR 30

Today can see satisfaction with work well done, and it can feel good to get things organized and improve them. The Moon in Virgo makes a grounding trine to the Sun, Mercury and Uranus. This can see helpful news or communications, or a focus on new approaches and efficiency measures. Getting things into a zen like flow can feel really good. For some, this can see helpful information come in at just the right time, or highlight what needs to be fixed or improved upon. There can be a focus on diet, fitness, health, nutrition, organization, and efficiency. Clearing away clutter or stabilizing routines can add to a feeling of security.

ASTROLOGY FOR THE WEEK OF APR 17-23 2023

MON APR 17

After some somber reality checks with the Moon in Pisces conjunct Saturn, today it conjoins Neptune, where empathy and compassion bloom, but also imagination and dreaminess. It can be hard to concentrate. The messiness of certain situations can be very apparent, and with a new Moon total eclipse around the corner in Aries, certain things can be phasing out and a transformation or transitiion is nigh. The Moon in Pisces is also sextile Pluto today, which can highlight creative transformations and the need to improvise and think on your feet can be a factor as certain things dissolve. New strategies need to be implemented. There is a lot of creativity available, and todays atmosphere is given to daydreams and musing. What is unworkable needs to be phased out, and powerful transformations are in the works. The Moon enters pioneering Aries at 6:09 PM PST , which can see a strong drive towards productivity and self assertion. There may also be some tension to navigate. 

TUES APR 18

The Moon in Aries is conjunct Chiron, square Mars in Cancer while sextile Venus in Gemini. This can see a lot of curiosity as well as a need to use diplomacy to navigate potential tensions. The Moon in Aries is powerfully self directed, but there may be instances where desires, values, or priorities clash. This is where diplomacy comes in handy. There can be some weaknesses, vulnerability or sensitivity to navigate as well, which are still in a process of being overcome. The Moon square Mars can see some frustrations or possibly a bit of an emotional minefield, but there is also a strong drive here to carry on, push through, and overcome weaknesses. These maths can require some patience, understanding, and keeping expectations realistic. 

WED APR 19

Early on, the Moon is conjunct Jupiter, which can see a lot of optimism and expansiveness, and in some cases, some over the top emotional states. Passion, drive, courage and willfulness are present with the Moon conjunct Jupiter. Mercury conjunct Uranus just now can see a lot of new ideas and opportunities being generated which can require adaptability and thinking ahead of the curve. It’s about to go retrograde, so things can be a bit glitchy and weird at the moment, and much can be occurring that can be cause for reevaluation over the next few weeks. On the West Coast, the New Moon Solar Eclipse occurs at 9:13 PM PST, at 29 degrees Aries, making a sharp square to Pluto in Aquarius. This face of Aries is a spicy and passionate one, that offers peak experiences, and represents the power that conflict and passion has to unify. Associated with both Venus and Jupiter, this decan of Aries is considered beneficial, but a certain intensity and fearless authenticity must be endured and embraced to reap the rewards. The square to Pluto suggests that much has been simmering for a long time, and in some cases, a dramatic, or perhaps out of character shift is highlighted. Under high pressure, carbon atoms bond together and begin forming crystals, the process through which diamonds are made. These configurations contain some powerful alchemical references, both individually and collectively. There can be an emotional intensity here that carries with it a potent charge that can facilitate powerful shifts. Authenticity can be a driving force. 

THURS APR 20

The Moon entered Taurus last night on the west coast at 9:30 PM PST. The Sun enters Taurus at 1:14 AM PST in the wee hours. With the Moon conjunct the Sun and sextile Saturn, certain things can be feeling more clear, and there can be a desire to implement new structures and phase out anything superfluous or distracting, and get down to the business of implementing positive changes. The Moon conjoins Mercury and Uranus as the day progresses, highlighting news and communication that can be surprising, unexpected, or exciting. There may be a need to make some last minute adjustments to plans or have a “plan b”, or there could be some minor hiccups that can cause some confusion, slight let downs, or sensitivity, with the Moon semisquare Neptune and sextile Mars, but these configurations are resourceful and offer some excitement. Innovative solutions will have to be drummed up and agreed upon. Mercury stations retrograde in the wee hours of tomorrow, so in some cases, it can be back to the drawing board in certain plans, projects or negotiations. 

FRI APR 21

At 1:35 AM PST, Mercury stations retrograde, so if you’re on the road or dealing with tech, communications, important discussions, leave yourself some wiggle room in case things go awry, and maybe avoid speaking before thinking. Technology, travel, and communications can be subject to change. There can be some surprises to deal with, and a need to reevaluate certain things until May 14. In many cases, it can be hard to believe certain things that are happening. In Taurus, this can involve security, finances, values, possessions, food, pleasure, self worth, even love, desire and sensuality can be under evaluation. The past can come up or people from the past can circle back around, perhaps out of the blue, under weird circumstances, or completely different to how they were before. The Moon in Taurus (exalted) is conjunct Uranus in the early part of the day, making a sextile to Neptune and out of sign trine to Pluto as the day progresses. This can see a lot of creativity, imagination, and sensitivity, with pleasure seeking being a strong drive. There can be a deep curiosity blooming, or a desire to get to the root of things or form a strategy or a plan, perhaps involving others (Moon/Juno conjunction).  The evening can end on a reflective and indulgent note. 

SAT APR 22

The Moon heads into Gemini at 3:11 AM PST, where it conjoins Venus, trine’s Pluto and squares Saturn. This can see a deep curiosity and quest for pleasure and stimulation, but there can feel like there is a blockage, barrier, boundary, or rules that inhibit things. With Mercury retrograde, avoid getting into trouble by saying things that can’t be unsaid (or making purchases that can’t be unmade). As the day wears on, the lunar conjunction to Venus and a semisqaure to Jupiter can see a gentle pushing of boundaries or some sort of workaround to enjoyment, relaxation, or pleasure seeking. The lunar square to Saturn wears off in the evening, seeing a slightly less inhibited or constrained atmosphere, and curiosity can drive things. Spring has sprung.

SUN APR 23

The Moon conjunct Venus this morning can see a focus on pleasant communications, news, or creativity, sociability and enjoyment. The Moon sesquisquare Pluto can see deeper issues or feelings that are more difficult to express, or some compelling pulls, intense desires and emotional draws under a congenial, casual surface. Lightening things up can be helpful if they've been too serious. A lunar sextile to Chiron and trine Hygeia can see a healing and compassionate theme, and people can be sensitive to the undercurrent, as well as sensitive to criticism, real or perceived. Evening time see’s more sensitivity, maybe even confusion, or a lot of empathy and emotional generosity with the Moon sextile Jupiter and square Neptune. There can be a moodiness and uncertainty at times, and people can be well meaning, but it’s possible for boundaries to become blurred or confused. In either case, relaxing a bit can be helpful, and keeping things light can improve the mood. Music and the arts can factor in somehow, or something read, seen, or heard can provoke a lot of feeling or make it easier to unwind. It can be difficult to know how to feel about certain things, but not taking things overly seriously can help shake off any residual funk. There may be a need to find a balance between head and heart as we roll into Monday.