Episode 289 | Mercury in Taurus: Slow Down and Focus!

Episode 289 | Mercury in Taurus: Slow Down and Focus!

This week: Apparently, the skies have run out of obstacles for us to leap over because astrologically, this is our quietest week in months! Mercury joins up with Jupiter for some big conversations and important announcements, and then face plants into the lush, aromatic fields of Taurus. Venus connects with Pluto, and a listener question about how best to work through those long, long transits of the outer planets. Plus: A bullhorn, a horse and buggy, and one foot out the door!

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[1:31] There is no major lunation this week; the Full Moon is next Monday. Void-of-Course (VOC) Moon periods for the week: On May 5 (6:03 am PDT), the Moon in Leo squares Uranus in Taurus. It’s VOC for 6 hours 37 minutes, then enters Virgo (12:40 pm PDT). Try something new and hopefully it will be something you enjoy. But even if it isn’t, congratulate yourself on having tried something new.

[3:42] On May 7 (9:11 pm PDT), the Moon in Virgo opposes Saturn in Pisces. It’s VOC for 2 hours 55 minutes, then enters Libra on May 8 (12:06 am PDT). Escape feelings of being underappreciated by using Virgo tactics to distract yourself from those demoralized feelings.

[5:02] On May 9 (11:17 pm PDT), the Moon in Libra trines Jupiter. It’s VOC for 13 hours 41 minutes (!!!), then enters Scorpio on May 10 (12:58 pm PDT). Use this VOC Moon period to initiate the habit of focusing on the positive. Check out the Instagram account @thatgoodnewsgirl for a daily dose of positivity and especially this post that perfectly illustrated April 25’s Venus-Saturn conjunction!

[6:34] Mercury sextiles Jupiter on May 5 (10:21 am PDT) at 22º19’ Aries- Gemini, a powerful combination for communication and major announcements. Consider the source of all information that comes your way. Look for some good news with Jupiter involved, but remember there could be more than meets the eye. Mercury is on the Sabian symbol 23 Aries, A woman in pastel colors carrying a heavy and valuable but veiled load.

[9:03] Venus sextiles Pluto on May 6 (2:31 pm PDT) at 3°49’ Aries-Aquarius. This is the third and final Venus-Pluto sextile aspect in a recent series, including on Feb. 7 and March 21. Look back at those dates to find similarities to what’s happening for you now in relationships and money. When the planet of love and money meets Pluto, the Lord of the underworld, deep transformations, financial challenges, and psychological depths are explored.

[11:10] Mercury enters Taurus (May 10, 5:15 am PDT). The first degree of Taurus is on the Sabian symbol: A clear mountain stream. Mental processes slow down but focus improves. Communication is more deliberate, and if you’re trying to get people to listen to what you have to say, speak in a tone that is warm and calm. Mercury in Taurus is ideal for tackling problems that require patience and persistence, such as financial planning.

[13:33] Listener William the Wirebender asks about the best way to work through those long, long transits of the outer planets. Check out April’s book, Astrological Transits, to learn about the specifics of what you might expect from particular transits to your chart.

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