Week Ahead Transits: 13 - 19 May

Week ahead transits 13 - 19 May

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Sun = 23° 0’ Taurus – 29° 45’ Taurus

Moon = Cancer - Libra

The Sun and Uranus conjunct in Taurus marking a new mini era of self, the Sun meets with Uranus a few degrees later and later every year in the sign that Uranus is transiting. This year the two meet up at 23° Taurus, next year they will synchronize at 27° Taurus – you see how slow the Uranus transit is through that progression. Each year a new awareness is set unto the ego regarding who we are within the collective hive mind, we get to reestablish a new directive with the community, friends, the groups we are a part of and social media. Conjunctions between two planets is seen the same way as a new moon, a seed or a spark is being planted/ignited. The way that the new phase unfurls is left to the imagination or free will. When the Sun and Uranus make contact, they illuminate how we are integrating the current social order into our subconscious. Coming up with a new way of connecting with friends, social media or social causes can evolve the ego consciousness.

As the Sun navigates the final decan of Taurus, we are brought to themes which reflect that 7 of Pentacles. The 7 of Pentacles is typically depicted as someone standing in front of an empty bush awaiting the fruits of their labor to blossom. The New Moon in Taurus from last week is still integrating within us this week and we are learning a valuable lesson in waiting for the fruits to ripen. This week is about timing the opportunities just right. If one picks the apple too soon, it is sour and inedible, but when you allow the apple to mature to its fullest potential it tastes the sweetest.

Mercury enters Taurus on the 15th and promptly squares Pluto a couple of days after. Our minds become more focused and grounded with its entrance into the fixed earth sign Taurus who works diligently, slowly and carefully. The switch from Mercury in Aries to Taurus is quite the dramatic one, as it is akin to slamming the breaks to let a turtle cross the road after driving full speed for hours. Our mental state is not as easily side tracked in Taurus, sticking to one mode of thinking until the job is completely done or general interest has waned.

The Moon goes void of course for 30 hours this week which is not a very common occurrence. When the Moon is void of course (voc) it is a period of time when the moon does not make any major aspects to another planet before ingressing into a new sign. The last aspect the moon makes to a planet leaves an ‘impression’ on the moon energies until it enters the next sign. The last aspect that the moon makes is an opposition to Mars, this can elicit some powerful emotions and inspires action towards justice.

Monday 13th

A radical awakening is initiated through the Sun’s contact with Uranus, planting seeds of self-awareness. Some realizations about oneself may come to light, offering new insights and understandings of who you are within the collective. This can offer a new way of seeing yourself and can shed light on your friendships and connections. Allow the bolts of lightning to illuminate a new form of ego identity into character, the sudden shock of self-reflection is meant to inspire and alive.

Moon trine Neptune, Moon > Leo at 3:36 am, opposite Pluto, trine Mars, Sun conjunct Uranus, Venus sextile Saturn.

Tuesday 14th

There is an opportunity to witness what lights you up with joy but only to see what that spark is, to implement it into your everyday life. There will be moments that offer you insight into what truly is in alignment with your inner child. Chiron and the Moon make contact that feels supportive and powerful, especially for those who needs a little boost in confidence.

Moon trine NN, square Venus, trine Chiron.

Wednesday 15th

Some conflicting energies with the Moon and Uranus, the Sun and Jupiter make it difficult to access emotional needs around freedom and self-expression. Sudden urges to belt out in show tunes might erupt throughout the day due to the Leo Moon’s desire for unobstructed cheer. The Moon enters Virgo later and Mercury enters Taurus slowing us down.

Moon square Uranus, square Sun, square Jupiter, Moon > Virgo, trine Mercury, Mercury > Taurus.

Thursday 16th

That’s right, there are no major aspects to any of the main planets/luminaries today. There very well could be aspects happening to fixed stars, asteroids, as well as the more obscure aspects such as the semi sextile or semi square, however none of those are documented for this journal. So let her rip today be your freaky self, unobscured by the cosmos.

Nada

Friday 17th

We’re really feeling ourselves and everyone around us for that matter. The Moon is trine Venus, Uranus, the Sun and Jupiter which is like an explosion of feel good pleasure. Mercury and Pluto take us deep with our conversations and any contacts we make today are sure to leave a lasting impression.

Moon opposite Saturn, trine Venus, trine Uranus, trine Sun, trine Jupiter, Mercury square Pluto rx.

Saturday 18th

Too good to be true is the feeling for today. With the Moon opposite Neptune the planet of illusions – what is veiled and spirituality, it can seem like we are finding it tough to ground and remain in the moment. Venus and Uranus cause a bit of disruption in our relationships, changing the dynamic (for good or bad), while the Sun and Jupiter expand our understanding of the spiritual aspects of our lives.

Moon opposite Neptune, Moon > Libra at 3:22 am, trine Pluto rx, Venus conjunct Uranus, Sun conjunct Jupiter.

Sunday 19th

Today the Moon enters her void of course phase and lasts for nearly 31 hours. That’s a long time for the moon to be void of course, this means that we can go through today feeling like we are a bit lost or unsure of the messages, information or directions that we are to take. Because the last aspect the Moon made was an opposition to Mars, we may feel a lasting impression from someone that leaves a taste in our mouth to be desired. Mars conjuncts the north node today so we are also feeling the fire inside to begin those steps towards future goals.

Moon opposite Mars, Moon voc start at 8:49 am for 30 H 46 M, opposite Chiron Sun sextile Neptune, Mars conjunct NN.

*Keywords: Voc = Void of Course Moon, NN = North Node, SN = South Node, rx = retrograde

Written by Evelyn Zuel