Sunday, Monday: the Moon is in Sagittarius
The planet Saturn is in an invigorating aspect (square) to the Moon, which makes this a good time to interact with authority figures (ruled by Saturn) or people who presume they are authority figures in your life. The sign Sagittarius enjoys freedom from just about everything while the planet Saturn, currently in Virgo, has a strong preference for responsibility. The trick will be to somehow balance the two energies so that each flavor is appreciated and neither gets out of hand. With Sagittarius (governed by the planet Jupiter) ruling opportunities & growth and Saturn ruling structure & solid foundations, there is the potential to establish the basis for something significant when these energies are combined.
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: the Moon is in Capricorn
There aren't a whole lot of planetary aspects (connections) to the Moon this week, and what aspects there are seem to be fairly supportive instead of overwhelming. Venus & Mars are square to the Moon during the middle of the week and while a square certainly can be challenging, this particular combination is very conducive to accomplishing a major task or completing a major project. One thing to remember - the planet Mercury is retrograde, which means that things in general are slowing down during the month of May. Therefore, if you start a new project at this time, the final results may not fully appear until early June.
Friday, Saturday: the Moon is in Aquarius
Cast about for something very different to do this weekend, something that will take you far out of your normal routine. Even if you're not usually involved in a fixed plan of activity, the experience will broaden your awareness and enliven your senses. The planet Jupiter, currently in the sign Aquarius, is right on top of the Moon and is ready to stimulate your intellect with new possibilities. Since the sign Aquarius rules group consciousness as well as things that are unique and unusual, consider a group format as your venture.
Current Planet Positions:
Sun - Taurus, until May 20
Mercury - Taurus, until June 13
(Gemini, May 1-13) (**retrograde May 6-30)
Venus - Aries, until June 6
Mars - Aries, until May 31
Jupiter - Aquarius, until Jan. 18, 2010
Saturn - Virgo, until Oct. 30
(Libra, Oct. 30, 2009 - Apr. 8, 2010)
(Virgo, Apr. 8 - Jul. 22, 2010)
Uranus - Pisces, until Mar. 12, 2011
Neptune - Aquarius, until Feb. 4, 2012
Pluto - Capricorn, until Nov. 20, 2024
Current Asteroid Positions:
Ceres - Virgo, until Aug. 4
Pallas - Cancer, until June 5
Juno - Pisces, until Dec. 20
(Aries, July 4 - Sept. 15)
Vesta - Gemini, until June 20
Chiron - Aquarius, until Feb. 18, 2011
Current Asteroid Transits:
Ceres - Clairfy exactly what is important.
Pallas - Look to your past for some skills you can use now.
Juno - Are there rose-colored glasses in your relationship?
Vesta - Little, but very important, messages appear.
Chiron - Regeneration comes in unusual forms.
Note: Timeframes for Moon signs, void-of-course periods, and current planet & asteroid positions are noted for Eastern time zone (USA). Please adjust according to your own location. Times are not given if the void-of-course Moon occurs for a very short period or if it occurs during the night (based on Eastern time zone).
* v/c = Void-of-Course - When the Moon is void-of-course, spend time working on projects already in progress, creative endeavors, or self-improvement. Void-of-course simply means that no planets are aspecting the Moon. It's best not to start new projects, sign important agreements, or go shopping when the Moon is void-of-course because the result will probably be unsatisfactory in some way.
** Mercury Retrograde - the speed of the planet slows down considerably. Communications, paperwork, electronics, and traffic can become very mixed-up or delayed during this time. A situation will be in the process of changing, so wait until Mercury is direct to finalize anything. In general, maintain a slower, more cautious pace in daily affairs. Always allow at least two days before (to slow down) and after Mercury retrograde (to resume regular activities).