Week Ahead Transits 12 - 18 May
Week ahead transits 12 - 18 May
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Sun = Taurus 21° 48’ – Taurus 28°33’
Moon = Scorpio – Aquarius
The Full Moon in Scorpio kicks the week off, eliciting a much-needed and unexpected release. Uranus helps to dislodge any remnants of ourselves that have had difficulty integrating, as the Great Awakener Uranus is directly connected to this Full Moon with its conjunction to the Sun. The Moon culminates into fullness on the 12th at 9:55am PDT at 22°13’ Scorpio. Sometimes we need something to shake us out of a slumber, to enliven and rekindle a flame within. This potent Moon will do just that while also reminding you of the disparate parts of yourself that have lain dormant. Calling the pieces back home while Uranus challenges us to take a step outside ourselves and see the various folds and rivulets that have become deeply creased. Uranus offers the ability to detach ourselves from an expectation, desire, shame or guilt with just enough force to slip in some radical self-acceptance.
The Full Moon theme of radical self-realization and actualization continues throughout the week when the Sun conjucts Uranus on the 17th, the same day that Mercury and Mars square up. This is going to be a day! With Mercury and Mars forcing communications and conversations that we would prefer to sit out, the fixed nature of the square shows where we have tendencies to get stuck in holding patterns. Breaking out of a rut, a mental block, a habitual pattern is exactly what the energy of this day is helping to facilitate. After the Full Moon in Scorpio, there should be a good grasp on what exactly it is that we are needing to release from our deep subconscious and physical conditions, so this Mercury square Mars set up is designed for us to take action and initiation on those awarenesses.
Jupiter squares the Nodes on the 18th while also making a sextile to Chiron.
Occam’s Razor is a theory which suggests finding solutions to problems should include the smallest possible set of elements. This means that when we are trying to solve a problem, we should utilize the path of least resistance. Oftentimes, the simplest explanation leads to the truth we seek. Gemini likes to gather and collect information and Jupiter will always crave and desire more. However, when Jupiter meets a square with the nodes of the Moon at the end of the week, we will find ourselves inundated and overwhelmed with too much of everything. Desiring to strip away the noise of everyone’s opinions and utilize the data that is sitting right in front of our own eyes.
Monday 12th
A big release, which has been repressed and pent up, pours out with the Full Moon in Scorpio today. Conversations that we’ve been meaning to have leave no stone unturned. Expect some details and information to come to light which will reveal what had been hidden. Mercury squares Pluto, leaving conversations a bit uncomfortable but much needed. Though Mercury in Taurus would prefer to hold off on being vulnerable, Pluto forces adjustments to the way we have been thinking about a certain topic. Notice what thoughts come up throughout the day, as any disempowering ones see themselves out the door.
Full Moon in Scorpio at 9:55 am, Moon trine NN, opposite Uranus, trine Saturn, Mercury square Pluto rx.
Tuesday 13th
Coming down from that potent full moon yesterday, the sky begins to clear as the Moon shifts into Sagittarius, opening up new horizons. The full moon purge can leave some feeling restless and in need of a dopamine kick; seek out positive ways to refill your cup. Shaking up your routine by going somewhere new, or taking a bit of a risk is supported through the Moon’s positive flow with Venus in Aries. This energy can also inspire us to get on that soap box and share wisdom, information and messages gleaned through the Full Moon’s release.
Moon > Sagittarius at 10:22am, Moon trine Neptune, sextile Pluto rx, trine Venus.
Wednesday 14th
The impassioned energy of the Moon in Sagittarius continues into the day with the Moon forming a trine to Mars. This grand fire trine between the Moon, Venus and Mars ignites and motivates us to take action where it counts. This can be a powerful energy to join a cause and speak out against injustices. Confidence flows through the veins, helping to animate us to be outspoken and loud about what really matters. Be sure to make the most of this energy.
Moon trine Mars.
Thursday 15th
The Sun is illuminating new pathways, solutions and unconscious motivators so that we may develop healthier coping mechanisms. Growth and change are intricately linked, and in order to evolve, we have to invite a little discomfort into our lives. When the Sun moves into a sextile with the North Node, the conscious mind is actively figuring out and resolving old dilemmas, aiding in new awarenesses. The Moon moves into some tough aspects today with Jupiter and Saturn, forcing us to take a realistic look at current circumstances. After riding the high of the Sagittarius Moon, Capricorn brings in some sobering facts on how to properly execute our desires/goals/dreams.
Moon opposite Jupiter, trine Chiron, square NN, square Saturn, Moon > Capricorn at 12:57 pm, square Neptune, Sun sextile NN.
Friday 16th
There is a lot of solid advice coming through today with the Moon and Mercury trine aspect, since they are both in earth signs, we are sure to get practical information that may not necessarily be what we want — it isn’t sexy or cool, but very handy. Consider where you can apply your practical knowledge to better improve on your creative pursuits. Gathering information may feel like nothing is happening or progressing but it is a crucial part of any endeavor.
Moon trine Mercury, square Venus.
Saturday 17th
A pretty radical day with some unexpected changes. A big shift in perception comes through like a lightning strike, which can alter the course of the day or the rest of the month. Mercury and Mars are square one another in the fixed signs of Taurus and Leo, respectively, causing a lot of drama around one’s behaviors and actions. A discrepancy between wanting mental peace and desiring to win pushes a competitive angle. The Sun meets with Uranus at 27° Taurus, seeding a new conscious idea. This one random thought can cause a ripple effect into every aspect of your life, but first, one must allow the possibility of change to exist at the same time as desiring stability and structure.
Moon square Chiron, sextile NN, trine Uranus, trine Sun, sextile Saturn, Moon > Aquarius at 10:29 pm, Sun conjunct Uranus, Mercury square Mars.
Sunday 18th
The Moon is in Aquarius today, meeting up with the planet of the underworld for her monthly destruction of a subconscious fear. Jupiter is still in Gemini for a few more weeks, integrating basic wisdom and knowledge through experience. Today, Jupiter meets with the North and South Nodes of the Moon along with Chiron. The theme of the week seems to be around finding and uncovering new information that alters our path, and Jupiter’s square to the Moon’s Nodes emphasizes this by creating alternative options. Jupiter is the teacher, the guru and the philosopher who preaches and channels divine truths and when in Gemini, those deeper truths are going to come through simplicity.
Moon sextile Neptune, conjunct Pluto rx, sextile Venus, Jupiter sextile Chiron, square NN.
*Keywords: Voc = Void of Course Moon, NN = North Node, SN = South Node, rx = retrograde
Written by Evelyn Zuel
