ASTROLOGY UPDATE by Roy Neal —
Roy Neal is a professional astrologer with a private practice in the Denver area. Roy is available for personal chart updates by calling his land line at 720-962-4633 or emailing him at rneal2748@aol.com.
We begin the month of May with Beltane on May 1st and the Moon in the zodiac sign of Cancer. Fertility rituals will be observed on a world-wide basis. The Moon in the water sign of Cancer not only nourishes the Earth and its burgeoning vegetation but also the seeds that are planted by couples who desire to bring new life into the world.
The First Quarter Phase Moon occurs in Leo on Sunday, May 4th. The theme for the Leo Moon is fun, play and creative self-expression. Spending quality time with family and loved ones will be our natural desire. Pluto is going retrograde in the sign of Aquarius also on this day so unexpected events may require a last-minute change of plans. Flexibility and loving detachment are recommended.
Work, business and health concerns are likely to take precedence as the Moon goes into Virgo on Monday, May 5th.
Practical concerns will give way to connection and communication in relationships as the Moon enters Libra on Thursday, May 8th and continues in Libra through Friday, May 9th.
Mercury enters Taurus and the Moon enters Scorpio on Saturday, May 10th. An awareness of what we desire (Scorpio) and how much it will cost us (Taurus) can easily occur at this time.
Sunday, May 11th is Mother’s Day. This event occurs right before the Full Moon in Scorpio on Monday, May 12th. Those of us who have lost their mothers or experienced major emotional loss may need some time to mourn or grieve while the Moon is in Scorpio.
A lighter and more upbeat emotional experience occurs as the Moon enters Sagittarius on Tuesday, May 13th.
A Last Quarter Phase Moon occurs in Aquarius on Tuesday, May 20th. This is the same day that the Sun enters Gemini. Our emotional need will be to break free of habit patterns that hold us back from being available to engage authentically in healthy relationships with others. The theme while the Sun is in Gemini is connection, communication and co-creation. Being fully present requires a commitment to honesty and authenticity.
Saturn enters Aries on Saturday, May 24th. Ownership and responsibility to assert our true self is now at hand.
Mercury enters Gemini on Sunday, May 25th. We are encouraged to learn how to successfully articulate our truth to others. Speaking truth to power comes to mind. This new beginning in how we speak and share our truth with others is further emphasized as the New Moon occurs in Gemini on Monday, May 26th.