“Pollinating Geometry” detail of hexagon painting by Lyndsay Rowan
Overview
Welcome to our dynamic New SolLunar Cycle taking place in the later part of astronomical Aries shifting into Taurus on May 15. It’s a wild-card meetup with the Sun and Moon aligning with both revolutionary, risk-taking Uranus in Aries and expansive, optimistic Jupiter in Taurus. An exciting sextile to Saturn helps stabilize some of the instability of this New Moon and the upcoming four weeks. Hopefully.
Jupiter entered sidereal Taurus on May 4 until May 2025. This transit feels both juicy and joyful, full of possibility and prosperity, and also serious and determined to push through obstacles and make stuff happen. This grounding energy will greatly help us manifest our dreams and desires in physical, tangible ways.
Jupiter in Taurus also helps us, even pressures us, to pay close attention to our physical bodies, deciphering what they require any given moment to enhance radiant vitality. Our bodies are wise beings that always want to heal, feel better, move with ease like a strong, vibrant animal navigating through the world with power and grace. This transit can be stabilizing to our nervous systems — unlike the Jupiter in Aries we navigated the previous twelve months — providing we take time to engage in calming, daily practices we explore with more constancy and determination. And as Taurus is also linked to the body of Earth, Jupiter could aggravate or amplify dramatic earthly shifts with shaking and quaking.
The spiritual dimensions linked to both Aries and Taurus symbolize the need to take personal responsibility for oneself. Aries is our energetic light-body self which helps us become more consciously awake and aware. Taurus rules our dense physical body and the month of Taurus is linked to Buddha, a wise being and teacher who discovered his own path to enlightenment. Enlightenment is something I have pondered for decades. What is it really? This past February I stood under a dazzling starry sky after a cleansing freezing blizzard and these words came to me: Enlightenment is full acceptance every moment of what is. I have been pondering these words the past three months. This description in no way implies we have to like what is happening or that we shouldn’t take actions that arise from our centered passionate core. But working to find acceptance of what is happening now, in every moment, strikes me as something I want to become even more skillful at practicing daily. May our human tribe use this transit of Jupiter through Taurus to ground deeper into our collective, ever-evolving awakening and always-expanding enlightenment.
There are a number of extraordinary aspects about to arrive. But first I must apologize for totally missing Pluto turning retrograde on May 2! I have no idea why as I am always attuned to Pluto. Planetary trickster mischief keeps me on my toes! Jupiter will make a one-time exciting sextile to Neptune in Pisces on May 23 and a flowing trine to Pluto in Capricorn on June 2. Both of these positive aspects indicate profound shifts in our collective experience and the direction we are going as a united human race. The Sun will make annual conjunctions with Uranus and Jupiter. Venus will move closer and closer to the Sun, ending the Morning Star phase and beginning the Evening Star phase on June 4, right before the next New Moon, which feels like a blessed miracle.
NOTE: When reading my daily entries, remember that the influence of each aspect is like a wave — it crescendos a day or two, sometimes a week, before it happens, crests on the day it is exact, then dissipates over the following days. People experience the transits of planets at different times depending on their sensitivity and life events.
Thank you my dear friend, Lyndsay Rowan, for the gift of your art for this post. Lyndsay’s Pollinating Geometry painting is both a stunning work of art and also a visionary, shamanic, healing portal to experience. Lyndsay works with energies and messages from nature in her artwork, earth totem readings, and she also officiates wedding & land ceremonies. Connect with Lyndsay and view her art and offerings at Animystical
Sidereal Astrology Mentoring and Readings
My posts are based on the true astronomical alignments of the planets with the constellations, also referred to as the sidereal zodiac. I use the phases of the Moon as the scaffold for my posts because the Moon functions like an energetic portal mediating between the heavens and our wondrous Earth. My entries are based on the aspects occurring each week as they crescendo, crest and dissipate over the course of their influence. As you work with and within the natural flow of time and the supportive cosmic energies that each unique SolLunar Cycle brings, life can flow with more ease, grace and understanding.
I delight in mentoring students — individually, with families or groups, and via workshops and conferences — who want to learn more about how to use sidereal astrology as a helpful tool for insight, evolution, creativity and well-being. Consider booking a reading with me, either a Full Natal Map or mini-readings for $44 or $88, or choose from my other options such as the Relationship Map or a Child or AdolEssence Map for your children. Thank you!
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New SolLunar Cycle in sidereal Aries
At the New Moon, you are sprouting like a seed with new creative inspiration. Receive your unique insights by sitting in meditation or just be open to new possibilities arising within you from the sea of infinite creation.
New SolLunar Cycle: Sun/Moon/Uranus/Jupiter conjunction in sidereal Aries sextile Saturn in Aquarius: Tue May 7 9:21 pm MT
Welcome to our dynamic New SolLunar Cycle taking place in the later part of astronomical Aries shifting into Taurus on May 15. It’s a wild-card meetup with the Sun and Moon aligning with both revolutionary, risk-taking Uranus in Aries and expansive, optimistic Jupiter in Taurus. An exciting sextile to Saturn helps stabilize some of the instability of this New Moon and the upcoming four weeks. Hopefully. Also Jupiter entered sidereal Taurus on May 4 until May 2025. This transit feels both juicy and joyful, full of possibility and prosperity, and also serious and determined to push through obstacles and make stuff happen. This grounding energy will greatly help us manifest our dreams and desires in physical, tangible ways as we dive into this SolLunar Cycle of many new beginnings.
Mars in Pisces quintile Juno in Leo: Thu May 9
This geometry helps us stay in the flow of our day, making adjustments if need be with plans, with cohorts and partners. It can help those who are more rigid and controlling to relax, breathe. Float the river or visit a hot springs as Pisces is synonymous with the healing power of water.
Sun/Uranus conjunction in Aries: Mon May 13
It is often an exciting or explosive day when this alignment happens once a year. It brings courage to take a leap of faith. Some engage in risky behavior and it can also lead to accidents. Breakthroughs are possible as old stagnant behaviors are blown to smithereens. It is entirely okay to chose entirely new experiences so go for it!
Venus in Aries sextile Saturn in Aquarius: Mon May 13
This brings both ease and energy to all efforts and leads to positive collaborations. Make plans for future meetups and adventures.
Lunar Highlights
Moon/Jupiter/Uranus conjunction in Aries: Wed May 8
This brings exciting possibilities and a feeling of optimism but it can also be flighty, non-committal. Be surprised by sudden inspiration. Plant seeds of future intentions that you will bring to fruition over time.
Moon in Taurus square Saturn in Aquarius: Fri May 10
Astrological squares can be decisive or bring tension. This one relates to friendships or interactions with community members. Differing points of view are shared, like various ways to budget for something. Some need to feel more security and touch in a relationship while others want more air and space.
Moon in Cancer opposite Pluto in Capricorn: Mon May 13
This leads to probing conversations with family members. Cancer Moon often prefers to stay home, nestled in a safety nest. Seek out and create networks of support.
First Quarter Moon
At the First Quarter Moon, you are called to action. The need to move forward with your recent insights can come via making a conscious choice or by challenging circumstances that require you make a move.
First Quarter Moon: Moon in Leo square Sun/Jupiter in Taurus: Tue May 14
This launches a week of possibility and expansion under the predominant influence of giant Jupiter. It brings the confidence that you are ready to take a leap of faith, expand your venues of sharing your talents and skills, move forward with a plan or relationship.
Mercury in Aries square Pluto in Capricorn: Thu May 16
This can lead to short tempers or abrupt conversations like blurting words before thinking things through. Which is fine as it can lead to necessary honesty or inspired brainstorming.
Venus in Aries trine Ceres in Sagittarius: Thu May 16
Open up, be spontaneous regarding learning or trying new things from helpful guides guiding you. If a friend or someone spontaneously invites you to a class or event, say yes!
Sun/Jupiter conjunction in Taurus: Sat May 18
These two compatible energies bring great light, joy and enthusiasm so when they meet up once a year good magic can happen. Jupiter can be prone to excess though, like eating too much, binging or buying something beyond your current budget. Make time for appreciating yourself and others.
Mars/North Node conjunction in Pisces: Sun May 19
This is a rare celestial occurrence taking place once-every-two-years so pay attention to the clues and messages guiding you toward your future — North Node. As Pisces rules spiritual and artistic pursuits, some might start a new body of work or focused study. Make time for inner listening where clear insight will come from YOU, your wise self, ever and always your truest guide.
Mercury in Aries trine Juno in Leo: Tue May 21
This leads to delightful, light-hearted conversing. Coach or inspire someone with your positivity and insights or receive that support yourself.
Lunar Highlights
Moon/Juno conjunction in Leo: Thu May 16
Be around people that bring you joy and make you laugh — Leo loves that. Take your favorite children on a special excursion. Significant partnerships can begin today or take a next step.
Moon/South Node in Virgo opposite Mars/North Node conjunction in Pisces: Sun May 19
This passionate, volatile alignment can lead to a turning-point kind of day. You may be willing to finally take action or be pressured to make a choice.
Moon/Pallas Athene conjunction opposite Venus/Uranus conjunction: Wed May 22
This dynamic aspect supports breaking free of old ways of how you think things should be done and EXPERIMENT. Focus on creative projects, formulate new strategies, and…don’t forget, be experimental!
Full Moon in sidereal Scorpio/Taurus
The Full Moon is the birth point of the current SolLunar Cycle. This can be a time of celebration or crisis, depending on your life circumstance. Feel the joy and relax into new discoveries and directions.
Full Moon in sidereal Scorpio/Taurus: Sun/Venus/Jupiter in Taurus opposites Moon/Pallas Athene conjunction in Scorpio: Thu May 23 7:53 am MT
This Full Moon can involve lots of planning and organizing given the link to Pallas Athene. Some are making a big move or restructuring of finances given the influence of money-making sidereal Taurus and shared-resources Scorpio. The link to Venus — ruler of love, art, values, money — also means those areas of your life are ready for expansion as you push beyond fear or doubt and step into more confident self-expression. It can be a festive passionate Full Moon as well!
Jupiter in Taurus sextile Neptune in Pisces: Thu May 23
This long-range exciting sextile between expansive Jupiter to spiritual, creative Neptune sparks emerging artistic trends, greater compassion with a desire to help those who are suffering. It encourages societies to be kinder and more accepting of the diverse human experience. It is a sky-blessing, planting these seeds of change, so take time for inner listening today.
Mars in Pisces square Ceres in Sagittarius: Mon May 27
This can bring conflict or tension in our caregiving relationships. Shared projects can be extra intense in some way or people may need to shift focus due to conditions on the ground. If you have thought about volunteering, Mars says “Do It!”.
Mercury in Aries sextile Saturn in Aquarius: Mon May 27
Brainstorming with others, considering new options and ideas, setting intentions are good uses of this inspiring aspect.
Mars/Chiron conjunction in Pisces: Wed May 29
This once-every two year pairing brings a desire to help those in need given the influence of healing Chiron and compassionate Pisces. Mars in Pisces is a spiritual warrior, manifesting as the sacred masculine which protects and supports the sacred feminine. This is not about gender but how our inner feminine and masculine forces work in tandem in to create harmony and balance in our being. Forgiveness and profound healing are possible with this conjunction.
Lunar Highlights
Moon in Sagittarius square Neptune in Pisces: Sat May 25
This bridges two signs linked to seeking truth. Sagittarius likes book-learning and being taught by or teaching others, while Pisces is about inner listening to oneself, a solitary experience but can also be experienced in shared meditations with others. Both are valid but different ways of self-discovery. Enjoy both today, especially regarding your artistic and spiritual studies.
Moon/Ceres conjunction in Sagittarius square Mars/Chiron in Pisces: Sun May 26
This can lead to a crises or something needs to be fixed. Or you can use it to be proactive and fix things or relationships before they break.
Last Quarter Moon
With the Last Quarter Moon, you release what has been and simultaneously prepare for what will be as new desires perpetually arise in the next SolLunar Cycle.
Last Quarter Moon: Moon in Aquarius square Sun/Venus in Taurus opposite Juno in Leo: Thu May 30
Revisiting events of the past three weeks might be helpful as you plot a course for your future, noting what worked, what didn’t work. There can be shifts or turning points in key relationships or reaching out to others to reconnect.
Mercury/Uranus conjunction in Aries: Thu May 30
The mind and nervous system are highly electrified or erratic today making it hard to focus. You may feel mental anxiety grow as the day goes on so prioritize your calming practices. This can bring brilliance, too, like hatching inventive ideas.
Jupiter in Taurus trine Pluto in Capricorn: Sun Jun 2
This one-time positive aspect links confident Jupiter with powerhouse Pluto, creating the sense of being completely in the flow while doing a challenging physical feat or just going through your everyday life. At the collective level this pressures institutions, organizations and businesses to let go of past models for success and to innovate and expand in this very expansive year.
Mercury in Taurus trine Pluto in Capricorn: Mon Jun 3
As both Taurus the Bull and Capricorn the Mountain Goat are both animals of determination, this pairing makes for a super-productive day full of accomplishments. Mental energy is strong all day long and into the evening.
Sun/Venus conjunction in Taurus: Tue Jun 4
As Sun and Venus unite again as they do every nine months, Venus completes her Morning Star phase and enters the Evening Star phase, soon to be visible around sunset. Metaphorically this symbolizes a shift in how you want to manifest and express your heart/art desires. Take a moment and attune to what you desire, seed new intentions during this magical portal of wonder, cosmically-timed to the next New Moon.
Blessed New Moon in sidereal Taurus aligned with Venus: Thu June 6 6:37 am MT
RESOURCES FOR PERSONAL AND PLANETARY WELL-BEING
ENDEAVORS TO NURTURE
AMANZI:WatertoSchools
My dear friend, Julia Heemstra, has launched her cutting-edge humanitarian organization, AMANZI:WatertoSchools bringing water and opportunities to the schools in the Eastern Cape of South Africa, her childhood home where she grew up. Julia is one of the most focused, passionate, optimistic beings I know, as an elite athlete, as a bringer of wellness and mindfulness to all ages, and now with her collaborative organization, Julia continues to expand her lifelong commitment to humanitarian service.
PLANT BASED DIET
The reality and urgency of our current planetary crises is real, as our youngest citizens know in their bones. Please educate yourself about how plant-based eating is a central component in how you can help personally restore ecological balance as well as create greater health and vitality for you and your beloveds.
The Game Changers: This inspiring movie and storytelling about vegan super-athletes and warriors educates us about the many benefits of a vegan diet and addresses the ‘meat protein myth’.
COWSPIRACY, What the Health and now SEASPIRACY are must-see movies for all humans who care about personal health, animal well-being, social justice, climate change, the health of our Earth. Become educated about the important information shared by these courageous and visionary filmmakers and activists and considering eating mostly plant-based, if not becoming fully vegan in your consumer choices.
30 Day Vegan Challenge by Collen Patrick-Goudreau
JIN SHIN JYUTSU
Health is in your Hands. Here’s a helpful tool to help you maintain health, calm, balance during these stressful but extraordinary times. I am a proponent of Jin Shin Jyutsu and have been a practitioner since 1983. This beautiful, easy-to-use book and card set teaches you the ancient Art of Jin Shin Jyutsu, the Art of Self Healing. JSJ’s premise is that by applying the jumper-cable of your hands to various points on the body, you can clear your own stress on a daily basis, freeing up stuck energy that leads to patterns of dis-ease, while activating the renewed flow of qi and vigor on all levels, physical, mental, emotional, spiritual. Explore JSJ and teach yourself and those you love this simple tool for centering and radiant vitality.
