May, 2016 .. Jupiter-Saturn Influence

We’re under the influence of a Jupiter-Saturn alignment that is part of the significant cardinal cross which occurred and caused all kinds of upheaval around the world. It was also during the time a couple of years back with the 4 blood moons and other phenomena that intently held our attention. Tomorrow the angle is exact, meaning it’s at a peak although the influence is already here and will residually linger. I’ve written about the information in the column that can be applied to observation of world events and also given an interpretation for each of the 12 zodiacal signs. As you read, also read your ascendant (rising sign) if you know it for additional information. Jupiter is in Virgo and Saturn is in Sagittarius. These planets are in conflict yet have a link that allows them to open doors if you pay attention to the subtleties. Saturn is known as the Lord of Karma and governs time, it’s a very grounding and in some instances debilitating vibration that is Sagittarius is challenging because Sagittarius is the opposite of anything limiting. The ruler of Sagittarius is Jupiter, is significant as it helps to expand or open doors to the directional and often regimented activity of Virgo. The world en masse has responded during the past several years through beliefs and religion, justice or the lack of it, and several factors relating to legalities and governments that have impacted us all by extreme acts of destruction, protests, and political shifts. For the individual (that’s us) there is a sense of need to manage and maintain what’s working and seek ways to expand within those structures.

TAURUS NEW MOON - 5 PLANETS RETROGRADE

The Taurus New Moon begins an upward cycle until the Sagittarius Full Moon on May 21. Energy builds. This is a time to ride the wave of your goals and toward your visions.

Right now, 5 planets are retrograde until May 12 when Jupiter turns direct. This includes Mercury in Taurus. It's an introspective and reflective to go within and explore your deepest thoughts and desires. Discovery can be liberating.

• Moon - Taurus
• Sun - Taurus
• Mercury - Taurus Retrograde
• Venus - Taurus
• Mars - Sagittarius Retrograde
• Jupiter - Virgo Retrograde
• Saturn - Sagittarius Retrograde
• Uranus - Aries
• Neptune - Pisces
• Pluto - Capricorn Retrograde

 

May 1: Mother Goose Day, May Day & Rhino Day

MAY 1, 2016 PISCES MOON

Today is May Day, Loyalty, Mother Goose and Rhino Day.

MAY DAY: In addition to being a day celebrating the onset of spring and honored by Pagans and Wiccans, it’s also a day to honor the working forces.

MOTHER GOOSE DAY: Created only recently, as a day to appreciate nursery rhymes and stories. The term, Mother Goose, dates back to the 1650’s and is the source of fairy tales that today represents.

Save a Rhino Day: Inhabitants of the earth for over a million years, they have been hunted for sport to near extinction.

LOYALTY DAY: Kind of speaks for itself. Honoring here you feel allegiance to anyone of something is the purpose. That’s become a daily process for many with social media affording us the opportunity.