From May 23rd to the 31st the war between our aggressive, competitive impulses and desire for peace and security reach the fever pitch of no return.
Even though the assertive side of all conflicts seems to be the more dominant theme, the feminine and receptive side of our nature will have her say. This dyad will find a way of accommodating each other and our personal lives can become more interesting.
23rd – Monday – Sun Sextile Jupiter, Mercury Sextile Mars –
In our rush to get on with our lives, we stumble on some forgotten mementos. The past is still with us for a reason, and we have an opportunity to clear up lingering misunderstandings. Certain things will be dealt with now or not at all.
24th – Tuesday – Venus Semi-sextile Neptune, Venus Sextile Saturn, Mars enters Aries –
A little nudge can push a treasured project through to completion. The ideal and the practical world can reinforce and clarify the alliance between these two aspects of human nature. We need to be unafraid to go forward with our day but to still be conscious of feedback from the larger world.
25th – Wednesday – Mercury Trine Pluto –
Movement for the fun of it is fine, and probably necessary, to reach the broad spectrum of possibilities today. However, there have been a few nagging details following us from yesteryears; single-minded focus allows us to go deep on some problems that have seemed unsolvable. We only need to earnestly try; we are stronger than we think and closer to an endgame than we would have imagined.
26th – Thursday – Mars Semi-square Uranus, Mercury Semi-sextile Venus –
Interruptions come. The best way to feel successful today is to be patient with ourselves and just get back on the horse. One step at a time wins the day. We can get used to a trochaic rhythm with a little practice.
27th – Friday – Venus Square Pluto – The last binge can leave us depleted.
One way or another, we need to identify the source of our pain. We need to go beyond symptomatic treatments if we want to make any real progress. Expanded knowledge helps us learn how to provide food without damaging the planet.
28th – Saturday – Venus enters Taurus –
Enjoying simple pleasures is difficult when turbulence swirls around us. The external manifestation of disruptions can keep our attention fixated on an end product. However, if we want to make any real progress, we need to identify the root cause of our current difficulties. Appraising the road ahead and the road behind gives us an appreciation for how far we have come in a short period of time.
29th – Sunday – Mars Conjunct Jupiter, Mars Contra-parallel Jupiter, Mercury Parallel Uranus –
To awaken from a deep slumber, sometimes we need a kick to start the process. We get a lifeline from a higher source and can use it to our advantage. We are in the midst of a multi-day process of taking care of personal issues. There will be an immediate spillover into the collective if we choose wisely. “Put on your own facemask first.”
30th – Monday – The New Moon at 7:30 AM EDT is on the 9th degree of Gemini –
Mental focus and careful attention to practical results bring accomplishment to all our actions. There is no reason to be in a hurry, but it is important to keep moving. Life is too short to not take time to enjoy the world around us. We must acknowledge our accomplishments if we are to see more of them.
31st – Tuesday – Venus Semi-square Jupiter, Mars Parallel Jupiter, Saturn semi-sextile Neptune –
Are we onto something or just chasing a fantasy? It is time to put our dreams to the test. If we aren’t willing to walk the path less taken and make progress on it by ourselves, we don’t have a true commitment from our deeper self. We have to believe in our own projects if we want others to ever take notice.