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May 2016: The Benefic Awakens by Annie Botticelli
While the “wall of Retrogrades” (Mars & Mercury) have been on the top of my talk list, and are still fully active in May, there is a great event and other
aspects from a gigantic and benevolent superstar, as well as a notable amount of coherent planetary aspects, all promising to spark some forward movement in the midst of the slowdown. It is important to note this is still not the best time to initiate or launch projects or relationships of significance, but it is a time when fruits from your retrograde or pre-retrograde labors will likely start to fall, ripe and juicy, for your enjoyment.
Jupiter, also called “The Great Benefic,” awakens from his retrograde slumber on May 9, and maintains a close proximity in a fabulous angle to Pluto, and receives a blessing from a trine with the sun on May 3, and the new Moon on May 6.
you may have noticed some major momentum in areas of your life, which started in late summer 2015, began to dissipate or seemed to disappear completely in January 2016. This is because Jupiter, which was blazing through Virgo during the last quarter of 2015, went retrograde at the beginning of January. If you were paying attention to the story Jupiter was weaving, his blessings didn’t go away completely, but his work became more “behind the scenes” bringing news and information carrying promise of future advancement — but it likely seemed implementation of these new pieces was blocked or slow to yield tangible results.
All of that will change once Jupiter goes direct and is activated further by the beautiful aspects listed above. Many will be affected by Jupiter’s expansion, growth, opportunities and/or luck in the area of health, daily routine, work/office circumstances, diet, medical diagnostics, yoga, nutrition, pets and other animals — as these are areas ruled by Virgo. each person will also have effects of Jupiter in other areas of life depending on the solar and natal chart houses it is moving through. note sometimes Jupiter has to expand the problem before it can bring the resolution.
There are also many earth Trines involving the sun, Venus and Mercury (all in Taurus), and the north node, Moon and Jupiter (all in Virgo), and Pluto in Capricorn! A Trine is a 120° angle, which is thought to be the most coherent and favorable of all aspects in astrology. It is the type of angle you don’t have to do much to receive — the blessings just roll in. This is perfect timing, since the retrograde theme continued by Mars and Mercury still warn of avoidance of initiating important things and recommends careful evaluation of opportunities that come in.
Mars in retrograde began April 17 and runs through June 29 (with a shadow period extending well into August), and brings a decrease in energy levels and a slow down for launches, among other things.
Mercury retrograde brings changes to plans, challenges to communications (and devices) and transportation (and vehicles/other modes of transport). It is a great time to learn and catch up with friends and family who have been out of touch. Travel can be fine during this time, but flexibility and meticulous double- checking of all elements of the journey are necessary.
The new Moon, sun and Venus in Taurus all bring a focus on hard work and enjoying the outcomes of it, as well as a great time to contemplate value. The value of people,
things and experiences are strongly under review now and powerful insights will likely come in a surprising way.
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** Note: Often the effects of planetary transits are felt before or after the actual day the transit occurs.
May 1 — Sun in Taurus Sextile Neptune in Pisces — This is a time of easy-flowing creativity and romance. It is also the magical Pagan holiday Beltane or “May Day.”
May 3 — Sun in Taurus Trine Jupiter in Virgo — The days around this transit bring enthusiasm, vitality and expansion.
May 6 — New Moon at almost 17° of Taurus — This powerful super Moon also makes a Trine to both Jupiter and Pluto! Time to make wishes around financial and emotional security and self-sufficiency, environmental projects, patience and long-term gains, sensual pleasures and releasing stubbornness.
May 7 — Sun in Taurus Trine Pluto — Big news may come in around now (the product of previous investigations) and is very helpful to something important you have been working on. This transit favors going deep and carries atomic strength.
May 8 — Moon in Gemini making a Square to both Jupiter and Neptune, and Opposing Saturn — These are stressful aspects and this is Mother’s Day in the U.s. An idea if your family gatherings tend to be stressful or loaded with negative possibilities, is to have time with Mom before or after this day.
May 9 — Jupiter Direct in Virgo — Asleep since the beginning of January, The Great Benefic awakens now and gets back to work improving the areas of life, which started to gain momentum towards the end of last year.
May 21 — Full Moon at 1° of Sagittarius — Fullness, completion and fruition come to long-distance travel plans, publishing, writing, speaking, teaching, learning, religious or spiritual studies or experiences, and things involving different countries, languages or any kind of international connections.
May 22 — Mercury Direct in Taurus — Retrograde since April 28, the ruler of transportation and communication starts to get its groove back (but note the post-retrograde shadow period runs through June 8). The several days around this date will likely carry a little extra confusion, so plan accordingly.
May 30 — Mercury in Taurus Trine Pluto in Capricorn —
This brings a time of powerful news, investigative discoveries and breakthroughs!
| annie Botticelli, aka ‘the Starry teller,’ — Self-Development Coach, Inspirational Speaker, astrologer, author — Check out monthly horoscopes on her youtube Channel and blogs on her website. anniehelpsyou.com
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