Astrology for May 29-June 4, 2023©

June begins with the mysterious Venus trine Neptune on Friday followed by the Full Moon

in Sagittarius on Saturday that lead you toward expression of ideals and major goals. For the month that’s a nice lead into celestial happenings such as Venus transiting through Leo, Mercury moving into Gemini, the Sun will enter Cancer that will be the Summer Solstice. Retrograding is Saturn in Capricorn, Neptune in Pisces and Pluto that will revert back from Aquarius into Capricorn.

It’s likely that Pluto moving back into Capricorn will heighten intensity for major corporations and governments including leaders. When in Capricorn previously it was volatile and caused chaos that will probably return and possibly new issues arise. Right now and all through June there’s a kind of recall about serious matters so it’s good to be thinking now, this week, how you want to manage what is significant for you.

Saturn retrograding in Pisces brings back old controversies in Pisces areas such as churches and all types of institutions that include hospitals, prisons and anywhere large numbers of people are housed. Calls for resolving issues will need to be addressed. While not officially retrograde until June 17, it’s already pulling everyone toward the need to address the past and personal issues.

Mercury conjunct the Sun on Monday begins the weeks with sparks of inspiration and enthusiasm to accomplish something special.

This week it’s great for building and growing what matters to you that relates to your higher aspirations. Your beliefs are important to recognize and honor as they’re being prompted by the Sagittarius Full Moon on Saturday. 

Mercury conjunct Uranus on Sunday adds to the process of awareness through enlightenment. Note sudden flashes of inspiration and psychic information. Mental acumen is strong.

• Monday, May 29, Moon in Virgo/Libra
• Tuesday, May 30, Moon in Libra
• Wednesday, May 31, Moon in Libra/Scorpio
• Thursday, June 1, Moon in Scorpio
• Friday, June 2, Moon in Scorpio
• Saturday, June 3, Moon in Scorpio/Sagittarius
• Sunday, June 4, Moon in Sagittarius

AFFIRMATION

These affirmations are composed based on current celestial placements. As a clinical hypnotherapist I’ve studied writing scripts for clients so the composition is written with the intent to allow connecting with the heavens and expanding awareness to be more in harmony for the highest good. Taking a moment to be still and ideally in a quiet place, or even when going to sleep, the reading or speaking of these may be helpful and benefit your soul journey. Even just seeing it can be beneficial. 

“My intuition leads to inspiration and original ideas.”

KEY WORDS

Establish; realize

CopyrightSandraHelton2023

Manhattanhenge May and July 2023 in New York City

New York has it's own Stonehenge to watch.

Twice a year – around May 29 and 30, and again around July 11 and 12 – people in New York City look for Manhattanhenge. It’s a phenomenon where the sunset aligns perfectly on east-west oriented streets and avenues of Manhattan.

2023’s Manhattanhenge dates start at the end of May. A half sun will be visible on the grid on 

Monday, May 29, at 8:13 p.m. EDT, 

and the full sun will be visible on 

Tuesday, May 30, at 8:12 p.m. EDT. 

The second set of dates fall on 

July 12 (full sun at 8:20 p.m. EDT) and 

July 13 (half sun at 8:21 p.m. EDT). 

Between May 29 and July 13, viewers can see the Manhattanhenge Effect, where the sun appears between the grid of the city as it is low in the sky and setting but it doesn’t quite kiss the grid as it sets.

Astrology for May 22-28, 2023 & Mars square Jupiter

 The outstanding ray this week is Mars square Jupiter that’s having a strong impact.

Recently Mars moved into Leo and Jupiter into Taurus that both at a 90 degree angle can have two effects. One result can be an impact on how you manage all matters pertaining to money and your material world and are a trigger for your ability to maintain positive actions. Some may be impulsive and spend too much or go awry from reason. It’s best to monitor why you want to extend yourself financially.

In general the two planets so aligned can cause expansion for either good or challenging reasons that can be anything from ignoring logic in favor of “I want” even if it causes chaos to locking down how you invest in everything from communication to overall connecting to others.

You can realize more of your ideals and cultivate them and also have your ideals contested which can be stressful. It’s good to avoid overindulgence that can be anything from buying in bulk that isn’t needed to going to war in some way. The edginess activates your sensitivities.

The Sun sextile Mars on Monday and Venus sextile Uranus on Friday help to have follow-through that’s encouraging to what you want to achieve in the best way. Innovation and energy is the forte.

• Monday, May 22, Moon in Cancer
• Tuesday, May 23, Moon in Cancer
• Wednesday, May 24, Moon in Cancer/Leo
• Thursday, May 25, Moon in Leo
• Friday, May 26, Moon in Leo/Virgo
• Saturday, May 27, Moon in Virgo
• Sunday, May 28, Moon in Virgo

Key Words:

 Rethink; analyze; consideration

Affirmation:

Affirmative thought based on current combined celestial energy that reinforces the will:

 "My true needs align with my soul's peace."

©Sandra Helton

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Astrology for May 15-21, 2023© Sandra Helton

Mercury turned direct last Sunday so this week moves slow on its way forward. With the lunar tide

diminishing this slow methodical approach to life is a good idea to enable adjusting to the coming upswing of energy. In Taurus a shift direction relating to finances, money in general and your income helps to realign for increase. Recent celestial energies have caused a sense of doubt and worry that pushed many toward withdrawal to tend to emotional and other sensitivities. Evermore there’s a need to seek what offers wholeness and peace.

With the Moon on the wane this week feelings continue to be serious and even somber so the time is right to seek solace while you consider priorities to enable you to be comfortable when outside forces are misaligned.

Jupiter transits into Taurus on Tuesday where it will be until May 24, 2024 giving renewed opportunities and advancing ways to increase prosperity. Within, values are realized and it’s time to honor your worth that in reaction will help to manifest your ideals.

The New Moon in Taurus on Friday is like an escape hatch after so much energy from the eclipses, solar storms and Mercury retrograde. It’s an all systems go vibration to help launch forward some of your plans and projects and with so much Taurus already in action this calms an intense sea that for the next two weeks supports growth and more ways to be comfortable with who you are.

Mars moves into Leo Saturday where it resides until July 10 promoting all things Leo related such as creativity and how you go about connecting socially and romantically. The focus is on “you” in that Leo governs your central being, your ego and identity that Mars activates more fully. There can be excitement and interest it experiencing what you love and want to do. Keys are enrichment and passion.

On Sunday the Sun transits into Gemini for a month long sojourn bringing into manifestation everything relating to connecting to others through communication and travel. This strengthens your self-awareness that helps you to align in the world.

• Monday, May 15, Moon in Pisces/Aries
• Tuesday, May 16, Moon in Aries
• Wednesday, May 17, Moon in Aries/Taurus
• Thursday, May 18, Moon in Taurus
• Friday, May 19, Moon in Taurus/Gemini
• Saturday, May 20, Moon in Gemini
• Sunday, May 21, Moon in Gemini/Cancer

Key Words:

Passion; creativity; connect   

Affirmation:

Affirmative thought based on current combined celestial energy that reinforces the will:

“My life is enriched and fulfilled through my greatest passions.”

The extensive daily astrology insights are only on Patreon through subscription (like a magazine, online, digital). Members receive a graphics of their birth chart to make it easier to follow the information. It’s kind of like having your own GPS.

Astrology for May 8-14, 2023© & Mercury Direct

 The outstanding historic event ending last week was the crowning of King Charles III. The coronation

took place on Saturday, May 6, 2023 with the exact moment being 12:03 PM London Time. Camilla received her crown at 12:15 PM. Interesting about the astrology chart is that it’s very compatible to the birth chart of Charles with both charts having Leo ascendants, Charles has his Moon in Taurus conjunct the ceremony Sun, Charles with his Scorpio Sun conjunct the coronation Scorpio Moon; both charts have the North Node in Taurus that’s beneficial as the node is positive energy revealing opportunity to follow through with missions. There are other compatible factors indicating his reign will be successful and also busy. The expectations of today’s world is itself demanding that to a degree dictates any leadership creating limitations that outwardly appears more flexible, more liberal and more inclusive though that’s not the end result for most monarchies as it’ a “damned if you do and damned if you don’t” result. The path is going to be fraught with pushing and prodding from the nation and world creating shown by Mercury retrograde although perseverance will prevail. He is to a degree impervious as someone having spent his entire life in a royal role.

Otherwise in the world we’re on the shadow side of the Scorpio Lunar Eclipse that peaked Friday, May 5 at 1:34 PM ET with influence still resonating that stirs the innermost aspects of the psyche. The week feels like having been on a long journey and needing to rest due in part to the intensity of the eclipse combined with solar flares.

On Tuesday the Sun and Uranus conjunct in Taurus creates lighten fast thoughts with flying ideas and unique ways of thinking. This creates a sharp mind so pay attention to any sudden flashes of insight.

Friday brings two nice Mercury angles, a sextile to Saturn and a sextile to Venus. This is great for laying a foundation you want to last and if an artisan you have this as support for your work and you can create something people will like well into the future. As the planet of communication and also currently retrograde, Mercury is now in a place to help you to have an easygoing sense of purpose and ways to establish connections with others. 

Also on Friday is the Quarter Moon in Aquarius puts a unique spin on events and choices. This gives you for the week ahead until the Full Moon in June time to realign what you want to do in relation to what you need. Let Mercury Retrograde help you to redo and revamp where something is in the way of freedom.

Venus trine Saturn on Saturday adds to the ability to establish something creative that can be lasting. You can work on relationships that you wish to cultivate.

Mercury is direct on Sunday although for a few days is in a paused mode so move slowly and with awareness as you begin anything new. With the lunar tide diminishing this slow methodical approach to life is a good idea.

• Monday, May 8, Moon in Sagittarius/Capricorn
• Tuesday, May 9, Moon in Capricorn
• Wednesday, May 10, Moon in Capricorn/Aquarius
• Thursday, May 11, Moon in Aquarius
• Friday, May 12, Moon in Aquarius
• Saturday, May 13, Moon in Aquarius/Pisces
• Sunday, May 14, Moon in Pisces

Key Words:

Build; foundation; endurance

Affirmation:

Affirmative thought based on current combined celestial energy that reinforces the will:

 "My past merges in the best way with my present." 

The extensive daily astrology insights are only on Patreon through subscription (like a magazine, online, digital). Members receive a graphics of their birth chart to make it easier to follow the information. It’s kind of like having your own GPS. 

SCORPIO LUNAR ECLIPSE - MAY 5 AT 1:34 PM ET

 Now in the energy of the lunar eclipse phase peaking Friday, May 5 at 1:34 PM ET (14:56 degrees

Scorpio) it’s good to settle feelings and your deepest concerns. All may not be resolved though establishing order, such as prioritizing can give inner peace. Scorpio is a fixed sign meaning it gives tenacity and also of the water element. The eclipse falls somewhere in your chart so look to see where it falls. Generally it helps or eases energy of other water signs, Cancer and Pisces and it challenges Taurus, Leo and Aquarius. Globally this stirs society and is like a rumble of thunder in the distance that’s an awakening to various levels of awareness depending on individual circumstances. During these hours finish up what you can and settle into meditation to focus on your highest connections for support – God, the angelic realm, spirit guides, guardians and so on. Scorpio connects you to your on immortality.