Astrological Report May 16 — May 23
Friends, we have before us a week bracketed by difficult Saturn events but there are helpful aspects in between. Yesterday’s Mars inconjunct Saturn remains strong all week and is with us until May 25. This can be a frustrating aspect. Health issues may return, especially where either Saturn or Mars are expressed with no attention to the other. Those who rush forward aggressively are likely to meet obstacles and exhaustion. Those who allow for no forward motion at all find themselves in the same predicament. Repressed anger, but also ambition or libido, if allowed to become stressful can exasperate physical issues. Saturn can indicate chronic criticism of self and others. Instead get extra rest, pay attention to good nutrition, be patient, meditate, practice, take it slow, simplify, work hard but not to the point of harm. It’s all about limits with Saturn, limits and learning.
Monday May 17 sun trine Pluto is exact. Research, healing, repair, reform, catharsis are some positive themes of Pluto, which can be a powerful force for good. But Pluto on the other end of the spectrum can indicate criminality, hatred, preoccupation with vengeance, anxiety based on world events. Most of us will find ourselves somewhere in the middle between these extremes. Cultivate tranquility. Where is life asking you to let something go so something else can be born? A good aspect for seeking help.
Tuesday May 18 Venus sextile Chiron, another good aspect for getting help, especially with the assistance of women, and probably having something to do with healing. This aspect can help make this week the right time to attain better health. Venus and sextiles require a certain grace, don’t let Mars inconjunct Saturn push you into being rude or aggressive. This week Venus is your friend. For artists, this aspect may bring unexpected healing through creativity, and romance may also find greater harmony.
Also Tuesday a T square of the moon, Saturn and Uranus gives us a glimpse of the ongoing Saturn Uranus square that dominates 2021. Slow but massive change. Forced modernization. The arrival of the sense of a new era and the continuing disappearance of 20th century traditions. In our personal lives it’s important we find a balance between Saturn’s need for conservation of tradition and Uranus’ demand for the new and most up to date. The stress of ignoring one or the other can lead to emotional and physical difficulties with this T square. Fortunately the moon moves quickly and this window of intensity is for today only.
Wed May 19 Venus trine Saturn is exact, another good aspect for getting assistance even in the face of bureaucracy. Again, kindness and polite behavior will go farther than harsh communication. For artists, writers, filmmakers, this is a time for hard work, including editing. You can bring more beauty to your work. In romantic relationships loyalty, patience, and boundaries are important. Take it slow. Here Venus provides us with an opportunity to work with Saturn, to learn in a more pleasant way the lessons Saturn wants to teach. Listen to the advice of women. Be serious about enjoying art and romance.
Thu May 20 the sun enters Gemini at 12:37 PM Pacific. Shopping tricks, outings with friends, long gossipy chats become more attractive. We will probably see an increase in the numbers of people testing the water of outside. With Saturn almost stationary retrograde and a difficult Mars opposition Pluto in the first week of June caution remains a priority. Sun in Gemini is a good placement for writing, so writers the wind is in your sails.
Friday May 21 sun square Jupiter is exact. Generally a pleasant aspect, it warns against over indulgence, over spending, arrogance, and over optimism. On the other hand have some fun, be optimistic about your future and the future in general. Explore what sort of opportunities may be out there, but try to be playful about it, which won’t be easy with Saturn so strong.
Also Friday another lunar T square this time involving Mercury and Neptune, adds to the stress and confusion. Chill out. Enjoy some imagination and inspiration instead of jumping to conclusions and ending up exhausted. The body can be more sensitive to alcohol and intoxicants in general with this aspect, so take it easy. On the other if you live in the Pacific time zone most of this happens while you are asleep, so dreams could be intense. By noon the fog clears.
Saturday May 22 Mercury square Neptune is exact, often an indicator of confusion and misunderstandings, and another warning about not overdoing escapism, via substances or otherwise. Be especially careful driving and walking places as people will not be alert. This aspect can indicate increasing spread during a pandemic. Caution is advised. Ask questions, don’t make assumptions. Don’t fill your thought chambers with speculation. Imagination and inspiration are strong with this aspect. Put them to work in writing or meditation. Read something spiritual to feed your soul. Charity is favored, whether you need it or want to provide it, but it may take a little effort.
Sunday May 23 Saturn is stationary retrograde at 2:21 AM. As said in previous reports, this could indicate a turn for the worse in the pandemic, or the clear landmark of the beginning of the end of it, especially in places where governments and citizens have the means to behave responsibly. We won’t know for another couple weeks. Mercury retrograde begins May 29. June brings some challenges with the second exact Saturn Uranus square on June 14. We may not be out of the woods yet. When finding the balance between Saturn and Uranus it’s important to go slow, even though Uranus wants to go fast.
