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It's a busy week in the big sky as the Sun kicks off its Gemini season with aspects to Saturn, Neptune, and Pluto. Gemini's ruler, Mercury, comes together with Uranus, follows the Sun into Gemini, and then reports to Saturn for a reality check. The cosmic lovers Venus and Mars throw out passionate sparks and the Last Quarter Moon in Aquarius is on a pivotal degree that shows karmic resolution in the air. Saturn leaves the turbulent waters of Pisces for the fires of Aries, and a mini-lesson on what Saturn in Aries means for the houses of your horoscope. Plus: Peacocks parading, brownies dancing, and authoring your own story!
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[1:38] The Sun sextiles Saturn (May 20, 2:38 am PDT) at 29º37’ Taurus-Pisces. Sabian symbols: Saturn, 30 Pisces, A rock formation like a face is idealized by a boy who, as he grows up, begins to look like it. The Sun, 30 Taurus, A peacock parading on an ancient lawn. Superficial displays of grandeur and success will not impress.
[3:49] Moon Report! The Aquarius Last Quarter Moon (May 20, 4:59 am PDT), is at the critical degrees of 29º43’ Aquarius-Taurus. Long-running cycles draw to a close; make decisive efforts to wrap them up.
[6:08] This is the Last Quarter (last action point) in a lunar phase family cycle (LPFC) that began on Feb. 19, 2023 at a 1º22’ Pisces New Moon. This continues the First Quarter (first action point) in this LPFC on Nov. 20, 2023, and the Full Moon (awareness point) on Aug. 19, 2024.
[7:41] Void-of-Course (VOC) Moon periods. On May 20 (4:59 am PDT), the Moon in Aquarius squares the Sun in Taurus. It's VOC for 29 minutes, and then enters Pisces (5:28 am PDT). Find your own way, even if it means going against the crowd.
[8:40] On May 22 (9:06 am PDT), the Moon in Pisces conjoins Saturn. It's VOC for 20 minutes, then enters Aries (9:26 am PDT). Create healthy boundaries.
[9:40] On May 24 (4:44 am PDT), the Moon in Aries sextiles Jupiter, is VOC for 5 hours 54 minutes, then enters Taurus (10:38 am PDT).
[11:10] The Sun enters Gemini (May 20, 11:55 am PDT), initiating a solar season of curiosity, adaptability, restlessness, and a hunger for knowledge and light-hearted connections.
[13:00] On May 22 (12:42 am PDT), Venus trines Mars (15º59’ Aries-Leo). Venus is on 16 Aries, Brownies dancing in the setting Sun, and Mars is on 16 Leo, Sunshine just after a storm.
[14:55] The Sun sextiles Neptune (May 22, 5:40 am PDT) at 1º40’ Gemini- Aries. Sabian symbols: the Sun, 2 Gemini, Santa Claus filling stockings furtively, and Neptune, 2 Aries, A comedian entertaining a group. Inspiration is only meaningful when it fuels genuine growth.
[17:38] The Sun trines Pluto (May 24, 8:55 am PDT) 3º43’ Gemini-Aquarius. Clarify your message, clean up your mental and social environments, and emerge lighter and clearer.
[19:36] Mercury conjoins Uranus on May 24 (4:15 pm PDT, 27º42’ Taurus). Give voice to your inner rebel.
[21:12] On May 24 (8:36 pm PDT), Saturn enters Aries (through April 2028) for its first visit since 1996. Stop making excuses and take full ownership of your life. Check out Episode 290 for a mini-lesson on Saturn in Aries. If you were born with Saturn in Aries between April 1996-Feb. 1999, you’ll have your first Saturn return. If you were born with Saturn in Aries between 1967-1969, you'll have your second Saturn return. These are important milestones, and you might want to check in for a reading with April to talk more about what it means for you.
[24:00] Mercury enters Gemini on May 25 (5:59 pm PDT, through June 8). Mercury in Gemini thrives on variety and stimulation, moving around from place to place, and it's an excellent period for brainstorming, for exploring new perspectives, and engaging in light chat.
[25:01] Mercury sextiles Saturn on May 25 (6:45 pm PDT) at 00°04’ of Gemini-Aries. Clarify goals and look for early messages about Saturn in Aries.
[26:18] Mini-lesson: Transiting Saturn in the Houses. The Aries house(s) of your birth chart tells what areas of life will offer the opportunity for you make the world look the way you want it to look and set helpful boundaries.
[28:00] Transiting Saturn in the first house.
[28:50] Transiting Saturn in the second house.
[30:14] Transiting Saturn in the third house.
[31:14] Transiting Saturn in the fourth house.
[32:20] Transiting Saturn in the fifth house.
[33:53] Transiting Saturn in the sixth house.
[34:37] Transiting Saturn in the seventh house.
[35:46] Transiting Saturn in the eighth house.
[36:28] Transiting Saturn in the ninth house.
[37:05] Transiting Saturn in the tenth house.
[37:53] Transiting Saturn in the eleventh house.
[38:51] Transiting Saturn in the twelfth house.
[39:28] Next week, April covers transiting Saturn in aspect with the planets in a chart.
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