“Tetons” painting by Aaron Hazel
Overview
At last! A New SolLunar Cycle where both Sun and Moon in astronomical Taurus are supported by stimulating sextiles to Mars and Neptune and a harmonious trine to Pluto. These are aspects of ease and flow, different in tone than recent Cycles accosted by tense squares. Perhaps with the stabilizing force of earthy Taurus, you will embody a more grounded approach to navigating the unending, at times unsettling, gyroscopic energies of this time. With Mars — taking action — communing with the outer planets of Pluto — evolution, power — and Neptune — imagination, creativity — this can be a four-week period of both outer and inner upgrades helping you keep up with the times, while also trusting your own pace, no comparison to others.
Thankfully the cosmic pileup of so many planets bunched together over the past three months, which created an energetic imbalance in the field, is now breaking apart as they each follow their own timing of orbital movement, literally bringing more breathing room and space in the heavens, and so, hopefully, in our lives as well.
Also in the next four weeks, Jupiter and the North Lunar Node make a rare conjunction in astronomical Aries on June 1. This exceptional moment where optimistic Jupiter in assertive, pioneering Aries crosses the North Node, steering us in the direction of our future destiny, assures that taking a risk, a leap of faith is exactly what we should do no matter how scary it might feel.
Lastly, on the last day of this Cycle, Saturn turns retrograde from June 17 – November 4. Just another one of those extraordinary synchronicities in the Universe’s cosmos clock! Read more below.
Thank you, Aaron Hazel, for allowing me to share your powerful, grounded animal paintings in this post. Aaron is a painter extraordinaire with an astute eye and originality of style, both in technique and subject matter. I hope to post his human portraits soon in the future. Treat yourself and view the full range of his work here.
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.
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New SolLunar Cycle in sidereal Taurus
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 in sidereal Taurus: Sun/Moon in Taurus sextile Neptune in Pisces and Mars in Cancer trine Pluto in Capricorn: Fri May 19 9:53 am MT
At last! A New SolLunar Cycle where both Sun and Moon in sidereal Taurus are supported by stimulating sextiles to Mars and Neptune and a harmonious trine to Pluto. These are aspects of ease and flow, different in tone than recent Cycles accosted by tense squares. Perhaps with the stabilizing force of earthy Taurus, you will embody a more grounded approach to navigating the unending, some times unsettling, gyroscopic energies of this time. With Mars — taking action — communing with the outer planets of Pluto — evolution, power — and Neptune — imagination, creativity — this can be a four-week period of both outer and inner upgrades helping you keep up with the times, while also trusting your own pace, no comparison to others.
Thankfully the cosmic pileup of so many planets bunched together over the past three months, which created an energetic imbalance in the field, is now breaking apart as they each follow their own timing of orbital movement, literally bringing more breathing room and space in the heavens, and so, hopefully, in our lives as well.
Mars in Cancer opposite Pluto in Capricorn trine Sun in Taurus: Sat May 20 – Sun May 21
This once-every-two-year opposition of willful Mars and driven Pluto can be teeth-grinding in its intensity due to inner or outer tensions but also brings great endurance to any task. Take long deep breathes often and engage in physical movement to keep the energy moving through you, so as not to get stuck in you which can lead to increased inflammation, frustration, anxiety. The trine to our life-giving Sun brings a sense of being stable in the flow of life, while perhaps navigating some rapids.
This crescendos Wed May 17, crests Sat May 20, dissipates Tue May 23.
Mars in Cancer square Jupiter in Aries: Mon May 22
This can bring conflicts or confrontation on the home front — Cancer — or you might push too hard to get something done, leading to accidents or further delays. Practice patience, be truthful but considerate when speaking to others.
This builds Sat May 20, crests Mon May 22, dissipates Wed May 24.
Mercury in Aries square Pallas Athene in Cancer: Tue May 23
Sort out the details of a plan or project with this strategic, mentally-motivated creative square. There can be some frustration trying to make all the pieces of some life-puzzle work, so keep at it with determination to succeed.
This builds Mon May 22, crests Tue May 23, dissolves Wed May 24.
Venus in Gemini square Chiron in Pisces: Wed May 24
Challenging aspects between Venus and Chiron like this square can manifest as both wounding and healing regarding love relationships, money issues, feeling undervalued. Therapy sessions can be extra revealing and helpful perhaps leading to a breakthrough.
This crescendos Mon May 22, crests Wed May 24, dissipates Fri May 26.
Mars in Cancer squares the Lunar Nodes: Fri May 26
This can lead to big shifts in direction/focus. It helps integrate new relationships into aspects of your previous life path, like meeting the kids or parents of a beloved or moving in together.
This crescendos Wed May 24, crests Fri May 26, dissolves Sun May 28.
Lunar Highlights
Moon/Venus conjunction in Gemini: Tue May 23
Here it is again, the stunning miracle of a crescent Moon meeting up with bright Venus just after dusk. You can even see the twin stars of Gemini in the backdrop as the sky darkens. Gemini loves to talk and network, and helps us face and integrate shadow aspects of our self.
Moon/Mars conjunction in Cancer opposite Pluto: Wed May 24
Channel the dynamic energy of this pairing into home and garden projects. This can bring strong emotions and conflicts to a head in family dynamics.
Moon/Pallas Athene in Cancer square Mercury in Aries: Thu May 25
Sort out the details of a plan or project with this strategic, mentally-motivated creative square. Get clearer about how you feel about plans you are making, listening to your intuition along with reviewing the facts.
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: Sun in Taurus squares Moon in Leo and Saturn in Aquarius: Sat May 27
This is a consequential aspect given that both Sun and Moon make an exact square to serious, birthing-new-forms, Saturn. It might involve committing to projects with friends or community members — Aquarius — or asking your community to help you in some way, or be asked to assist, like making a move.
This crescendos Fri May 26, crests Sat May 27, dissipates Sun May 28.
Jupiter/North Lunar Node conjunction in Aries: Thu June 1
This is a monumental moment where Jupiter and the North Lunar Node make a rare conjunction in astronomical Aries. As optimistic Jupiter in assertive, pioneering Aries crosses the North Node, which steers us in the direction of our future destiny, it is an excellent time to take a risk or leap of faith, no matter how scary things might feel. May this glaring bright flashlight help show you your next step, setting in motion events that will manifest for years to come.
This builds Sat May 27, crests Thu June 1, dissolves Mon June 5.
Mars in Cancer quincunx Saturn in Aquarius: Thu June 1
Both of these signs are linked to different types of relationships: Cancer rules family, tribal connections and Aquarius embraces friends and community relations, your chosen family. This aspect might manifest in scheduling conflicts or feeling torn about who you most need or want to spend time with. Bring your family to participate in a community project or event.
This crescendos Tue May 30, crests Thu June 1, dissolves Sat June 3.
Venus in Cancer trine Neptune in Pisces: Fri June 2
Highly creative, romantic, full of dreams and possibilities, this aspect brings emotional harmony, a sense of well-being and loves to play in the waters.
This builds Wed May 31, crests Fri June 2, dissolves Sun June 4.
Lunar Highlights
Moon/Ceres conjunction in Virgo opposite Neptune in Pisces: Mon May 29
This brings a need to nurture and help others, both in physical and spiritual ways. Educate yourself and your family about how the invisible energy grid of the body and one’s thoughts can create either health or illness in the body.
Moon/South Node in Libra opposite Jupiter/North Node in Aries: Wed May 31
This dynamic aspect is a catalyst helping you move from past to future, or, to revisit something or someone from your past you are considering including in your next step.
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: Sat June 3 9:41 pm MT
Given that this Full Moon aligns with stars linked to our political scene — Moon aligned with Antares, the red heart star of the Scorpion and ruler of the Senate and Sun aligned with Aldebaran, red eye of Taurus the Bull and ruler of the House of Representatives — important global events take center stage in the news. These signs are linked to our financial lives and intimate partnerships as well. As both signs are extremely willful and determined, this opposition can also bring conflicts to a head. Time to see things as they are, no denial, and feel pressured to make new choices.
This crescendos Thu June 1, crests Sat June 3, dissipates Mon June 5.
Mercury/Uranus conjunction in Aries: Sun June 4
Like a sparkler fizzing wildly, the mind is alive with too many ideas or uncontrollable thoughts. Literal sparks may ignite fires, appliances or vehicles. This energy is like lightning so move with caution and use your energetic tools to harness the power of the mind, walking the fine line between having a fried nervous system or being incredibly inspired.
This builds Fri June 2, crests Sun June 4, dissolves Tue June 6.
Venus in Cancer opposite Pluto in Capricorn: Mon June 5
Focused and drive Pluto aspecting Venus which rules love, money, self-worth makes for a day of intensity, research, accomplishment. This dynamic can lead to confronting secretive behavior and discovering what is going on beneath the surface.
This crescendos Sat Jun 3, crests Mon June 5, dissipates Wed June 7.
Lunar Highlights
Moon/Pluto conjunction in Capricorn opposite Mars in Cancer: Wed June 7
Strong work energy and focus comes with this monthly Moon/Pluto pairing in ambitions Capricorn. Emotional tension or passion can build in the evening hours when Mars’s influence kicks in.
Moon/Saturn conjunction in Aquarius: Fri June 9
Serious in tone with a desire to make things happen, use this monthly pairing to convene with others or make a plan and set some deadlines.
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 in Taurus: Sat June 10
Moon in Aquarius often seeks out friends or artists who are quirky, unique, authentic, like you! This can mark a turning point in relationships, finishing one cycle and embarking on a new phase of the journey.
This builds Thu June 8, crests Fri June 9, dissolves Sat June 10.
Neptune in Pisces opposite Ceres in Virgo: Sat June 10
This long-range aspect provides a cosmic backdrop regarding the spiritual and physical health of our species. It helps shift consciousness as to how we view healthcare of the future, moving from the dying sick-care system to a true health-care system based in education and preventive actions. Personally, seek out some nourishing self-care!
This builds Sun June 4, crests Sat June 10, dissolves Fri June 16.
Venus in Cancer square Jupiter in Aries: Sat June 10
Jupiter can often lead to extremes, like over-spending, over-eating, over-doing. The square to Venus amplifies tensions in love or financial arenas or regarding how one feels valued in a relationship. If it is time to demand a raise, go for it! Also this is an excellent day for a yard sale, clearing out the old memorabilia in a desire to have less stuff.
This crescendos Thu June 8, crests Sat June 10, dissipates Mon June 12.
Mercury in Taurus trine Pluto in Capricorn: Sun June 11
This brings steady productivity and focus to the mind if that is needed today. It is good for communing with all aspects of Earth, like playing in the garden, talking to the plants and nature spirits or taking a long saunter in the wild, appreciating and awaiting messages from the animal others.
This builds Sat June 10, crests Sun June 11, dissipates Mon June 12.
Mercury in Taurus square Saturn in Aquarius: Thu June 15
This can lead to stubbornness or an unwillingness to change your mind about something when challenged by a friend or colleague.
This builds Tue June 13, crests Thu June 15, dissolves Sat June 17.
Saturn in astronomical Aquarius turns retrograde: Sat June 17 – Sat November 4
Even though the New Moon happens late in the evening of Sat June 17, this noteworthy event of Saturn in astronomical Aquarius turning retrograde happens in the last hours of this Cycle. Another one of those extraordinary synchronicities in the Universe’s cosmos clock! To work with the gift of this shift, focus on goals, projects, ways of being you want to create this year, then set conscious intentions, make lists, do a ceremony surrounding those desires. Use the retrograde period until November 4 to make these ideas a reality. Retrogradation implies some aspects of your old self will need to go as a new you is growing and emerging. All good.
Lunar Highlights
Moon/Neptune conjunction in Pisces: Sun June 11
Make it a water play day or choose mellower physical activities if your being is asking for a slower pace.
Moon/North Node/Jupiter conjunction in Aries: Tue June 13
This can lead to some exciting news or bring confidence about the directions you are currently pursuing.
Moon/Uranus conjunction in Aries: Thu June 15
Be expectation-free today as Uranus often brings surprises or rerouting opportunities. Pay extra attention to the momentary unfolding of magic all around, awaiting messages from the divine mystery.
Moon/Mercury conjunction in Taurus: Fri June 16
Use this practical productive energy for finishing things from this past Cycle so you are fresh and ready for the new one about to arrive.
Blessed New Moon in sidereal Gemini: Sat June 17 10:37 pm 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.
