Aspects of Note This Week
All times listed are Pacific Daylight Time. For Greenwich Mean Time, add 7 hours.
MON: Mercury semisquare Mars, Sun quincunx Jupiter, Sun trine Pluto
TUE: Venus sextile Mars
WED: Venus enters Taurus, Mercury sextile Neptune, Mars enters Cancer
THU: Mercury semisquare Chiron, Mercury trine Saturn
FRI: Mercury quincunx Jupiter, Venus semisquare Neptune, Mercury trine Pluto
SAT: Venus conjunct Uranus, Full Moon 2:11 p.m. PDT
THE ROAD to
next Saturday's Full Moon has a few twists and turns, but it also
offers us the chance to enjoy beautiful vistas from time to time.
Monday
begins with some minor frustrations (Mercury-Mars semisquare) and a
tendency to jump to conclusions (Sun-Jupiter quincunx). However,
by relaxing our need to
justify our thoughts and beliefs, we can take advantage of the
empowering Sun-Pluto trine that builds throughout the day, supporting
our efforts to make concrete progress toward our goals.
TUESDAY is
a very social day, with Venus in proactive Aries sextile Mars in social
Gemini. This influence enhances self-confidence and can give us the
courage to express our needs in a relationship. Still, it's best to wait
until the effects of the late-morning (11:51 a.m. PDT)
Moon-Mars square have subsided, to avoid the pitfalls of over-analyzing
what you want to say and do.
Wednesday
is definitely a day to "stop and smell the roses"; Venus enters
nature-loving Taurus early in the day, augmenting our desire to
experience beauty, while Mercury (also in Taurus) is sextile Neptune,
sensitizing our awareness of the subtle realms. Even Mars gets into a
cozy mood in the evening hours, stepping into nurturing Cancer at 8:09
p.m. PDT.
SOME OF THOSE TWISTS in
the road appear on Thursday and Friday, interfering with our ability to
clearly explain our ideas. We have some insecure moments in the first
half of Thursday, with a Mercury-Chiron semisquare in effect. But by
later in the day, the road straightens out, and a Mercury-Saturn trine
encourages us to continue with our
plans.
It's
a similar story on Friday, in that there are early challenges (Mercury
quincunx Jupiter and Venus semisquare Neptune) that complicate our
thinking process and our relationships -- but by the end of the day, a
Mercury-Pluto trine motivates us to rededicate ourselves to the goals
we've set.
SATURDAY
is the most significant day of the week. Venus aligns with Uranus,
proclaiming a new start in concerns of the heart. This alignment can
correspond with a new relationship appearing "out of the blue," or a
sudden upsurge in the energy within a partnership. It can also bring
about unexpected changes in an existing alliance, if one or
both parties are feeling that their needs are not being met, or that
they have not been living authentically within the relationship.
Emotions are further heightened on Saturday due to the Full Moon event, which perfects at 2:11 p.m. PDT, when the Moon is at 27°38′ Scorpio. Hidden feelings come to the surface to be recognized, and responses tend to be instinctive rather than deliberate.
WITH MERCURY
in opposition to the Scorpio Moon, psychic impressions are increased
around the time of the lunation -- but latent fears and suspicions can
easily become tangled in the mix, leading us to perceive betrayal where
there may be none. It will be important to maintain a practical
perspective in all matters, and to make decisions
or communicate calmly (Mercury and the Sun in Taurus).
With
the Venus-Uranus conjunction also part of the Full Moon chart, this
"take it slow" directive can hard to follow! The Hare wants to go full
speed ahead, and yet we may well benefit from the lesson of the
Tortoise: Step at a time, step at a time. If we are measured in our
steps, we can more clearly perceive the truth of the situation.
HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY TO ALL! Whether you're a parent to human children, a caregiver for your animal companions, or a nurturing presence in the world in some other way, I honor you and celebrate you today!
IF YOUR BIRTHDAY IS THIS WEEK: Your
need to communicate your truth is heightened this year, and you may
very well be drawn to writing or teaching, or perhaps learning something
new. As you set your intentions for the year, remember to include
activities that feel empowering and inspirational. Taurus tends to be
drawn to what is comfortable and familiar, but this year, especially,
you will benefit from diving more deeply into experiences and setting
goals that you feel passionate about. Choosing to take these risks
transforms your self-concept, and will ultimately enable you to better
fulfill your mission in this lifetime. (Solar Return Sun conjunct Mercury, trine Pluto)
In Gratitude and Light,
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