Taurus New Moon, Jupiter in Pisces and Lunar Eclipse, Exciting Month!

There is a lot going on in May: it is time to have your psychic antennae open. May has the major vibe of Saturn squaring the planet Uranus, (there are 3 months this happens in 2021 next exact date is June 14th). This is the continuation of upheaval and tensions between the old and new world. Jupiter is helping us as he moves into his sign of Pisces (read strong and happy to help) on the 13^th. Mercury enters into its own sign of Gemini on the 3^rd for its long and happy stay in his/her own kingdom until July 11^th due to the retrograde on the 30^th. Saturn moves retrograde the 23^rd stepping back into the node of Neptune signifying secret meetings whose intentions are to uncover the consequences of decisions from the past. All of this signifies a whirlwind of chaos, change, and decisions to make. Some decisions are not a big deal, such as what to do for Mother’s Day or a holiday weekend, others are bigger- is it time to change my career type or commit t or break-up with my partner.

There is one word that sums up the astrology for the first of May, May Day and the Celtic celebration of Beltane: Yummy. May greets us with 4 planets in Taurus, the moon in earthy Capricorn, Mars in the water sign of Cancer, and Neptune continuing its long journey through Pisces, another water sign. This luscious sensual combination of earth and water blankets us with the opportunity to enjoy an outdoor picnic replete with laying on the grass soaking in the gentle sunshine and gazing at the beauty of the unfolding of spring into summer.

In addition on May 3^rd Venus returns as an evening star and will shine her light at just after sunset for the next 260 days. On May 12^th Venus meets with the moon, the first of 7 times until her retrograde in December 2021. In one of the myths of Venus this is called the first gate, root chakra, the place of manifestation. It is a time to take the first steps of empowerment after a period of loss, grief, or disillusionment.

The first half of the month the void of course moon (last aspect with a planet before it enters another sign) is connected to Jupiter or Venus. Venus is known as the lesser benefic and Jupiter the greater benefic- in other words the days end on a happy note. This changes when Jupiter moves into Pisces on the 13^th, which is happy for Jupiter although the transition from void of course to the moons next sign ends on mostly Pluto or Neptune until the end of the month. Our obsessions or fantasies for what we want and desire seep into our mind for a few hours every couple of days.

Taurus New Moon May 11

The Taurus new moon at 21 degrees is at the Sabian symbol “A white dove over troubled waters”. (M.E. Jones) This is a reminder to tap into your inner guidance system through whatever means works for you, whether it is meditation, doing a tarot card spread, connecting with your spirit guides, whatever it is you use for guidance this new moon is a time to remake that connection.

There is a connection with the Taurus new moon and the Leo full moon we had January 30^th (by antiscia). Issues that came to your attention during the last days of January and into mid-February bubble back up to be mulled over, taken care of, and released to the cosmos.

Every year during the new moon in Taurus it is time to set our “Taurus” intentions to carry us through until the next new moon in Taurus the following year. This is true for all of the new moons; you set the intentions for what each individual new moon has to offer. For the landscape of Taurus it is about comfort, indulgence, art, earthy delights, nature, good food, time to enjoy, physical comfort and pleasure. Think about what you want for those areas of life, it does include the financial resources to acquire the big and little luxuries that make life full, pleasurable and abundant.

Of course every year has a new flavor and this year is the abundance and luxury that Taurus land craves will lean towards including learning tools, phones, computers, books, courses, travel means, and anything that enhances the mind and ideas. This is b/c Venus, the planet that rules Taurus is in learning land of Gemini.

Jupiter in Pisces

The 13^th of May Jupiter moves into its home territory of Pisces, which is a lovely time to reconnect with our dreams and have faith in the process of life even when we can’t see or figure out the outcome. Jupiter stays in Pisces until July 28^th at which time he steps back into Aquarius to share his goodwill to grow friendships and connections through the rest of the year.

Saturn has its yearly station on Sunday the 23^rd at 13 degrees of Aquarius essentially putting pressure on making decisions that deal with being with people you can connect with and living in a place where you feel that you belong. If you are unhappy or not satisfied with where you are living or who you are living with then making a choice for more is around the corner.

Full Moon May 26 2021
Sagittarius Lunar Eclipse 2021

May Flower Super moon: Super Blood Moon: Total Lunar Eclipse: by all definitions it is the biggest and brightest of the four super moons of 2021. It is even an Eclipse giving it more super power.

The lunar eclipse on May 26^th is at 5 degrees of Sagittarius. The Rudhyar Sabian symbol for this full moon eclipse is “A game of cricket”. Playful banter with friends is happening, yet the energy of the full moon does come with an underlying seriousness to ‘win’. Be conscious of power trips in communications where a playful discourse turns into a win at all cost argument.  Jupiter is squaring the eclipse and the tendency for radical opinions and take radical risk is very strong. Pay attention when traveling as the mind can be busy entertaining brilliant ideas and not your immediate surroundings.

To add more vibrancy to the eclipse time we have Saturn at the midpoint of Jupiter and Pluto receiving their energy. Jupiter Pluto wants to live life large, for self or for humanity. Saturn is the cauldron holding the wishes brewing and going over the necessary means to make the dreams reality.
This is definitely a time to be mindful of the thought forms you are sending out to the world as a boomerang wind current will bring what you are thinking about back to you.

Mercury Retrograde in Gemini May 29th

The month ends with the second Mercury retrograde of the year in Gemini. This is a VERY powerful Mercury retrograde as not only is it in the sign it rules, it touches the eclipse points that we have been experiencing since 2020. Processing what has occurred in the last 18 months is part of the cycle as well as focusing the mind’s eye to create the future. The sun will be at the royal fixed star of Aldebaran the day Mercury is retrograde. This is a star linked with integrity and honesty. Honesty and integrity are essential during this mercury retrograde cycle in order to have great success.

With Love, Light, and Gratitude,
Donna