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This week’s headline items:<\/strong> we have lots of planetary movements! Saturn comes to a halt, starting its yearly 4.5 month Retrograde phase early Monday, and Mercury changes signs from Taurus to Gemini that evening, while Jupiter\u2019s station intensifies on Monday as well. Mars changes sign from Aquarius to Pisces Wednesday very early morning, while in the afternoon, Venus comes to a halt, starting her 6-week Retrograde phase. Late Thursday morning, we have the last Quarter Moon in Aquarius becoming exact and Jupiter coming to a halt, to begin its annual 4-month Retrograde phase. Although continuing retrograde, Pluto ends its Station phase on Sunday.<\/p>\nThere will be three\u00a0Moon VoC<\/a> phases this week: Tuesday morning (for a little over 5 hours); Thursday late morning (for almost <\/p>\n I decided to extend a sale for a wonderful webinar, because I didn’t have a chance to share it enough, and wanted to make sure that you all knew about it! It comes with some really valuable hand-outs as well!<\/p>\n It’s called: React vs. Respond<\/strong> <\/em>\u2014 Where in the chart can we learn about our emotional maturity?<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/p>\n Monday,\u00a0<\/strong>the Moon remains in ambitious, goal-oriented <\/em>Capricorn all day. <\/strong>It will journey there until Tuesday late morning<\/strong>. We tend to be more realistic, serious, cautious; this can support practical endeavors and financial matters.<\/p>\n Our ambition surges and brings with it a need for structure and planning; when you add in the pragmatism this aspect supports, you can see how this could be a very productive time for business and long-term goals.\u00a0Our reputation becomes very important to us.<\/p>\n As best as you can during this aspect, avoid “should-ing” on yourself. Take the pressure off, perhaps by saying “I am doing the best I can and that’s all I can ever do” \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n Saturn is the ruler of\u00a0Capricorn<\/strong> — and\u00a0it will be transiting through Aquarius until July 1st<\/strong>, making this a great time to take a look at our visions for humanity, and at anything we would like to accomplish long-term within our communities (locally or online).<\/p>\n It’s also a great time to take a more serious look at our various networks and connections to like-minded people;\u00a0as best as you can, be authentic about your affiliations: Do they truly resonate with your personal vision for the future — as it stands now, rather than what it was 5 or 10 years ago? Does participation in those groups or networks align with who you are now, and with where you see yourself 5 years from now? What do you truly want to commit yourself to?<\/p>\n When this planet comes to a halt and turns retrograde, we get to see where we need to create or renew our commitments. As best as you can, take it all in and see where you would like to make adjustments. You will get a chance to do just that for the next 4.5 months.<\/p>\n If you have an Ascendant, Career Point (or personal planets) in the following: 0-4 degrees of Aquarius, Leo<\/strong>, Taurus, <\/strong>Scorpio,\u00a0<\/strong>or 23-29 degrees of Capricorn, Cancer, Aries <\/strong>or Libra, <\/strong>you will be more affected by this Retrograde-phase. This is also true for those of us who have our Ascendant or Sun-sign in Capricorn<\/strong> (Saturn being the ruler of Capricorn).<\/em><\/p>\n Also, Monday very early morning<\/strong>, a challenging Mercury\/Mars aspect <\/em> As best as you can, make it a productive discussion that serves you and others — a win-win — otherwise you might feel really awful afterwards. Also, watch out on the road for crazy drivers\u2026 rushing might not necessarily get us there faster \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or any personal planets) in the following: 25-29 degree of Taurus, Aquarius, Scorpio,<\/strong> Leo<\/strong>, or 0-2 degrees of Gemini,<\/strong>\u00a0Pisces, Virgo,\u00a0<\/strong>or\u00a0Sagittarius<\/strong>? If so, you may feel more affected by this aspect. This is also true for those of us who have our Ascendant or Sun-sign in Gemini, Virgo<\/strong> or Aries<\/strong> (Mercury is the ruler of Gemini and Virgo; Mars rules Aries)<\/em><\/p>\n Monday at 5:58pm EDT, <\/strong>Mercury changes signs from steady, slow-paced\u00a0Taurus<\/strong>\u00a0to curious, quick-witted\u00a0Gemini<\/strong><\/em>, where it will journey until May 28th<\/strong>. For the next 2 weeks<\/strong>, our thinking shifts gears: Mercury — the energy of communication — will pick up the pace of our lives just a little.<\/p>\n Mental exchanges and abilities take priority for the next two weeks<\/strong> — talking, writing, sharing, connecting to the world around us in whatever way we can (internet, phone, in person, TV, radio…). This is a time with great potential for studying and learning, curiosity and open-mindedness, and social\/intellectual growth.<\/p>\n Make sure you don’t exhaust yourself during this time. As best as you can, keep taking breaks and let yourself see the larger picture now and again.\u00a0Do you have your Ascendant or Sun-sign in\u00a0Gemini<\/strong>\u00a0or\u00a0Virgo<\/strong>? If so, you will feel the pick up in pace more strongl<\/em>y.<\/p>\n Also on Monday, <\/strong>Jupiter’s Station intensifies at 27 degrees of Capricorn<\/strong><\/em>, as it is preparing to come to a halt on Thursday (starting its 4-month Retrograde phase). This intensified station will last until May 18th<\/strong>. We will feel its energy even more forcefully during this time.<\/p>\n As I mentioned back on May 2nd’s entry, when a planet stations, we start to be more fully aware of its energy; this awareness helps us to get more connected to those energies as they exist within us. We get to see where we need to embrace them more fully, so that we can use them in a healthy way, without getting lost in the lower vibrations of their expression.<\/p>\n Until May 18th<\/strong>, we have to face what this planet is trying to communicate to us: Jupiter represents our desire to seek insight via the gaining of knowledge. Some of this planet’s keywords: morality, gratitude, hope, honor, law.<\/p>\n Jupiter is also the planet of possibility, optimism, and growth (including mental and spiritual growth). It is also associated with a sense of humor, goodwill, and mercy.<\/p>\n The lower expressions of Jupiter include “Oh, the heck with it”, “I deserve this and more”, “the rules do not apply to me” — generally speaking: too much of a good thing, blind optimism, excess, stretching the truth, overindulgence.<\/p>\n Those of us who have any of our personal planets (or our Ascendant) in 25-29 degrees of Capricorn, Cancer, Aries, <\/strong> or Libra<\/strong> will be… ***<\/p>\n ALREADY A MEMBER? Scroll down & keep reading (make sure you are logged into your\u00a0<\/strong>Member’s account<\/strong><\/a>)!<\/strong><\/p>\n GET IT ALL! Get the whole Forecast — as well as other awesome and exclusive content — become a<\/strong>\u00a0site member<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0(still, for the price of a cappuccino!) \ud83d\ude09<\/strong><\/p>\n *** Those of us who have any of our personal planets (or our Ascendant) in 25-29 degrees of Capricorn, Cancer, Aries, <\/strong> or Libra<\/strong> will be more affected by this station. This is also true for those of us with their Ascendant or Sun-sign in Sagittarius<\/strong> (Jupiter is the ruler of Sagittarius, so those folks will always be affected more strongly by Jupiter’s movements and aspects)<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Tuesday,\u00a0<\/strong>the Moon remains in ambitious, goal-oriented <\/em>Capricorn until 11:39am EDT <\/strong>(see Monday morning for details).<\/p>\n Tuesday at 6:30am EDT,\u00a0<\/strong>we enter a\u00a0Moon Void of Course (VoC),<\/a>\u00a0that lasts for a little over 5 hours until 11:39am EDT<\/strong>. Use this intuitive time to explore your beliefs and perspectives around your long-term goals, commitments, and social standing in the world.<\/p>\n As always with a \u00a0Moon VoC<\/a>, as best as you can, don’t start anything brand-new, stick to routine things, or simply go with the flow. You may also want to plan Tuesday morning until very late morning ahead of time.<\/p>\n Tuesday at 11:39am EDT <\/strong>the Moon moves into <\/em>freedom-loving, forward-thinking Aquarius<\/strong>, where it will journey until Thursday late evening.<\/strong> The energy of the Aquarian Moon relates to our instinct for improvement. Reactions are more intellectual than emotional; interactions more impersonal than personal. We are likely to have an increased fascination with the new and unusual.<\/p>\n Social gatherings, anything connected with group ideals and goals for the future, brainstorming, new ideas and methods, progress: all these are promoted during the time the Moon moves through Aquarius<\/strong>. Again: we have our eyes on the future — or on outer space \ud83d\ude42 Personal freedom becomes paramount. Tuesday late afternoon,<\/strong> a harmonious Mercury\/Saturn aspect<\/em> becomes exact at 4:14pm EDT. \u00a0We started to feel this aspect build from Monday morning on; and it will be strong until Thursday morning<\/strong>. It will help to interact with integrity and commitment. We can set aside unrealistic views and make concrete, practical plans, that help us explore our long-term goals.<\/p>\n We\u00a0\u201cget to the point\u201d with no wasted time or words. Seeking a larger understanding, we speak our truth but temper it with adult caution and moderation. The reality of our beliefs gets clearer and our thought processes are more realistic. It is important for us to learn something new, with a mature attitude.<\/p>\n Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or personal planets) in 0-4 degrees of Gemini, Aquarius, Libra<\/strong> or 29 degrees of Taurus, Virgo<\/strong>, or Capricorn<\/strong>? Or perhaps you have your Ascendant or Sun-sign in Gemini, Virgo or Capricorn? If so, you will likely be more blessed by this aspect.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Wednesday,<\/strong> the Moon remains in freedom-loving, forward-thinking Aquarius<\/strong> all day <\/strong>(see Tuesday late morning for details). Wednesday very early morning, at 12:17am EDT,<\/strong> Mars changes signs from freedom-loving, forward-thinking Aquarius<\/strong> to creative, sensitive Pisces<\/strong><\/em>, where it will journey until June 27th<\/strong>. Our physical energy may slow down at this time. Creative and spiritual endeavors are highly favored for the next 6.5 weeks — this especially goes for music. Our passions will be more of a romantic nature, imagination will play a big role when connecting physically with others.<\/p>\n Gentleness is key. The shadow side of this, is that our own aggression may be expressed less directly. Any form of assertiveness is likely to feel selfish or “wrong” on some level. Avoid victim-behavior by connecting to spirit. We feel a deep energetic and spiritual connection to others; charity work and altruism will be favored. Best to go with the flow for the next 6.5 weeks,<\/strong> paying attention to your energy levels.<\/p>\n \u2028Do you have your Ascendant or Sun-sign in Pisces<\/strong>? If so, you will feel energized by this placement.\u00a0Do you have your Ascendant or Sun-sign in Aries<\/strong>? If so, you may feel the change of pace more strongly. Your physical energy may not be what it usually is. As best as you can, make the necessary adjustments.<\/em><\/p>\n Wednesday very early morning, <\/strong>we may feel pulled in two quite different directions:\u00a0On the one hand, we experience a need for connecting with like-minded people and remaining objective; on the other hand, we want to\u00a0make space for pursuing our financial vision — and we also want to break free from outdated value systems.<\/p>\n As such, we may have to address what we value in both in others, and in ourselves (which informs our self-worth); as best as you can, make adjustments and find creative solutions when it comes to these energies.<\/p>\n Wednesday, at 2:45am EDT,<\/strong> Venus comes to a halt in almost 22 degrees of Gemini<\/strong><\/em>, and starts her 6-week Retrograde phase, which lasts until June 25th. <\/strong>This brings any relationship, self-worth and financial issues to the forefront — and we\u2019re ready to take a close look at those things from the inside out. It also brings a tremendous amount of awareness to what we value and how we relate to others and ourselves.<\/p>\n The last time Venus went Retrograde in Gemini <\/strong>was back in May-June 2012, and the time before that was May-June 2004; think back to both of those periods in turn and see what they brought up for you — ask yourself: What did I re-evaluate? How did this impact my partnerships? My relationship to money? My relationship to myself? What did I discover then, that now needs to move to the next level?<\/p>\n We are more eager to connect on an intellectual level, and desire to learn from and with others,\u00a0but may feel unable to do so. We are also likely more aware of the communications we have and mental exchanges in our relationships (or the lack thereof).<\/p>\n Pay attention to what’s “in your face” right now: What’s important to me? Where do I over-value something? Where do I feel undervalued? What are my mental impulses telling me? What needs to be brought back into balance in my life? What role does learning and sharing play in all of this?<\/p>\n Venus will be moving slower (stationing)\u00a0<\/em>until May 24th.<\/strong> Until then, we can expect our focus to be drawn to what we have, and what we lack; this is especially true of\u00a0information in general, and more specifically also about our current financial understanding of things, any teacher-student relationships, our relationship to learning and processing information, and anywhere we feel a desire for mental stimulation.<\/p>\n As best as you can, look and listen, and take it all in.<\/p>\n During the next 6 weeks,<\/strong> we are being asked to reevaluate our communication skills and relationship to our \u201cinner dialog\u201d. This is a great time for resolving financial or relationship issues: We are going to get the chance to take a real good look at what we value in others, within ourselves, and in our world.<\/p>\n Use the Venus Retrograde phase to align the inner and outer world. Here are some questions you can use for the entire retrograde: <\/strong>Do I value my relationship with myself? Could I take that to the next level? Do my verbal communications external or internal align with my values? How about my thoughts or understanding of my finances?<\/p>\n Am I able to feel fully heard in my various relationships? What is my relationship to \u201clearning\u201d, “sharing my thoughts”, or listening?<\/p>\n If would like to learn how Venus’ 6-week Retrograde phase<\/em> in Gemini<\/strong> is going to impact you personally\u2026 as well as the 20-month Transit of the Moon Nodes in Gemini\/Sagittarius<\/strong><\/em>, feel free to get the mp4-video presentation about “Moon Nodes in Gemini\/Sagittarius until 2022\/Venus Retrograde May-June 2020<\/em>” — and see how it relates to your own Birth Chart… To purchase this webinar, click here.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Before you invest in the whole 97min. webinar, feel free to watch a 23-min excerpt here. <\/strong><\/a>Star Members<\/strong>: check your email for the link to the mp4-video recording and enjoy watching it! I sent it out on May 3rd<\/strong> late evening \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n Is your Sun sign or Ascendant in Taurus <\/strong>or Libra<\/strong>? Or do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or personal planets) in 3-24 degrees of Gemini, Sagittarius, Virgo<\/strong> or Pisces<\/strong>? If so, you will feel more affected by this Venus Retrograde phase.<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Thursday,<\/strong>\u00a0the Moon remains in <\/em>freedom-loving, forward-thinking Aquarius until 9:24pm EDT<\/strong> (see Tuesday morning for details).<\/p>\n Thursday morning, at 10:03am EDT, <\/strong>the last Quarter Moon in 24 degrees of<\/em> Aquarius<\/strong> becomes exact. The Moon in forward-thinking,\u00a0freedom-loving, detached\u00a0Aquarius<\/strong> makes a challenging aspect to the Sun in sensual,\u00a0steady, down-to-earth Taurus<\/strong><\/em>. We started to feel this aspect build from the moment the Moon entered Aquarius Tuesday very late morning.<\/strong> This may bring challenges; however, it also energizes us to look at what needs to be completed — and what needs to be changed.<\/p>\n This Moon phase brings us closer to May 22nd\u2019s New Moon in Gemini. With the last Quarter Moon, rather than starting major new projects, it serves us to take a look at what needs to be completed. What — if anything — needs last-minute adjustments? What did you discover since April 22nd? What did it mean for you? What actions could shift the things you seeded or started in\u00a0late April?<\/p>\n As best as you can, find creative solutions for anything that comes up (whether internally, or with others).<\/p>\n Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or personal planets) in 22-26 degrees of Aquarius<\/strong>, Leo<\/strong>, Taurus,<\/strong> or Scorpio<\/strong>? If so, you will feel this month’s last Quarter Moon quite strongly. This is also true for those of us who have our Ascendant or Sun-sign in Leo<\/strong> or Cancer<\/strong> (the Sun rules Leo; the Moon rules Cancer).<\/em><\/p>\n Also, on Thursday morning, at 10:03am EDT,\u00a0<\/strong>we enter a\u00a0Moon Void of Course (VoC),<\/a> that lasts for almost 11.5 hours until 9:24pm EDT<\/strong>. Use this intuitive time to make some adjustments in your life. As best as you can, find creative solutions to seemingly unsolvable situations.<\/p>\n Make space for physical enjoyment and beauty, for connections with like-minded people, and for visualizing a better future. As always with a \u00a0Moon VoC<\/a>, as best as you can, don’t start anything brand-new, stick to routine things, or simply go with the flow. You may also want to plan Thursday late morning until the late evening ahead of time.<\/p>\n Also, on Thursday<\/strong>, at 10:32am EDT<\/strong>, Jupiter comes to a halt at 27 degrees of Capricorn<\/strong><\/em>, starting its yearly 4-month Retrograde phase. The retrograde phases are inner processes — they help us connect to a particular energy internally, and thus express it externally (once Jupiter goes direct again).<\/p>\n Jupiter retrograde brings a chance to tap inner wisdom, optimism and sense of possibility, and an inner understanding of how the world works. This Retrograde phase lasts until Sept 12th<\/strong>.<\/p>\n During this time<\/strong>, we get to choose what we truly believe — which beliefs serve us and which don’t — and we can more easily let go of limiting beliefs and experience new truths. While retrograde in Capricorn<\/strong> — here are some coaching questions:<\/p>\n What do I believe about my long-term goals or achievements? About social structures? My standing in society? The role of government? Authority figures? My ability to be self-responsible and autonomous? Where am I making assumptions that do not serve me? What might be holding me back?<\/p>\n The connection to inner wisdom is heightened. Ask yourself: What do I \u201cjust know\u201d? If the answer is \u201cI don\u2019t know\u201d, ask yourself \u201cWhat if I did know? What mighty it be in that case?\u201d<\/p>\n Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or any personal planets) in 15-29 degrees of Capricorn, Cancer, Aries <\/strong>or Libra<\/strong>? If so, you may be more affected by this Retrograde phase. This is also true for those of us who have our Ascendant or Sun-sign in Sagittarius<\/strong> (Jupiter rules Sagittarius, so Sagittarius will always be affected more strongly by Jupiter’s movements and aspects).<\/em><\/p>\n Thursday at 9:24pm EDT, <\/strong>the Moon moves into<\/em> creative, sensitive Pisces, <\/strong>where it will journey until Sunday late morning. <\/strong>This Moon placement often finds us more sensitive, intuitive, idealistic and imaginative than normal. We also have a greater capacity for compassion, sympathy, and affection for all — but especially for those who suffer or can be regarded as the underdog.<\/p>\n But… that very idealism could also be our downfall at this time: We tend to see the best in everyone and everything, and when reality doesn’t match our idyllic vision, we might feel upset and even victimized by those harsh realities. A way out of this is to channel our idealism into spiritual or creative endeavors.<\/p>\n It’s also a great time for releasing fears — especially the ones based on a sense of separation — and experiencing “oneness”. Feelings tend to flow more freely; as best as you can, let them — in fact, “going with the flow” is the best way to go for the next couple of days. <\/p>\n Friday<\/strong>,\u00a0the Moon\u00a0remains\u00a0in <\/em>creative, sensitive Pisces all day <\/strong>(see Thursday evening for details).<\/p>\n Friday very early morning, <\/strong>a harmonious Sun\/Pluto aspect\u00a0<\/em>becomes exact at 2:49am EDT. We started to feel this aspect build from this Monday evening We can also deepen our understanding of our own motivations and look closely at where we are heading. This aspect also brings an intensity and a depth to our conscious awareness; therefore this is also a great time to transform our lives, stripping away anything — even people — that no longer connect with who we are.<\/p>\n Ask yourself: How can I live more authentically? Is there anything holding me back? What fears and attachments could I release now, that no longer serve my evolution? Am I willing to let them go, just for now, and just as best as I can?<\/p>\n Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or personal planets) in 22-28 degrees of Taurus, Capricorn<\/strong> or Virgo<\/strong>? If so, you will be even more blessed by this aspect than those who do not; this is also true for those of us with our Ascendant or Sun-sign in Leo<\/strong> or Scorpio<\/strong> (the Sun being the ruler of Leo; Pluto rules Scorpio)<\/em><\/p>\n Friday late afternoon, <\/strong>an opportune Mercury\/Chiron aspect <\/em>becomes exact at 4:22pm EDT. We started to feel this aspect build from Thursday\u00a0<\/strong>on; and it will be strong until Saturday evening. <\/strong>We have an opportunity to bring healing energy to our\u00a0concrete\u00a0mind and to our thoughts. We also have a chance to heal insecurities in our verbal, in-person, social media or email interactions.<\/p>\n We are better able now to tune out that automatic\/critical inner voice, in favor of more loving and compassionate structures for thinking and communicating.\u00a0By bringing love and understanding to our thinking processes, we have a chance to move beyond entrenched habits, like “impatient self-talk”, or the use of aggressive language (swear words for example).<\/p>\n Here\u2019s a few good \u201cchew toys\u201d for your mind at this time: What was your family’s attitude towards communication? Toward speaking up for yourself? What if you tried a kinder approach for a bit?\u00a0Does your inner dialog really have to repeat what they said when you were 3 or 5 years old? What if you tried using a gentler voice for the next ten minutes or so?<\/p>\n For those of you who want to have a better understanding of your personal healing journey, feel free to get the recording of my Chiron Workshop<\/strong>: “Healing with Astrology<\/em>” Click here<\/strong>\u00a0for more info<\/a>.\u00a0Please keep in mind that as a Member of my online community<\/strong> you have automatically access to this workshop. Go to My Courses.<\/a><\/p>\n Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or any personal planets) in 6-10 degrees of <\/del> 11.5 hours); and Sunday early morning (for a little over 5.5 hours).<\/p>\nBefore we get to this week’s forecast, I’d like to mention some good news:<\/h3>\n
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<\/del>Monday very early morning, at 12:09am EDT, <\/strong>Saturn comes to a halt in almost 2 degrees of Aquarius<\/strong><\/em> and goes retrograde until Sept. 29th<\/strong>. Saturn represents our structures, responsibilities, commitments — and our ability to “do” life on life’s terms.<\/p>\n<\/del>becomes exact at 3:33am EDT. We started to feel this aspect build from last week,<\/strong> Friday evening<\/strong> (May 10th) on;\u00a0it will be strong until<\/strong> this<\/strong> Wednesday morning<\/strong>. This aspect\u00a0brings some juicy energy to our conversations. This is a chance to have some discussions that have been overdue.<\/p>\n
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<\/del><\/strong> on; and it will be strong until next Monday <\/strong>(May 18th). This aspect brings a sense of focus and empowerment to our long-term goals. We have the ability to look at everything in a very down-to-earth manner right now; through our understanding of “what is and what is not”, we can make more powerful choices.<\/p>\n