Written by Lisa E Zimmerman
We open the month on May Day, which is also Buddhist Wesak and fiery Celtic Beltane — the midpoint between the Spring Equinox and Summer Solstice. Transformational powers are released that invite us to break free of old patterns and renew our commitment to our fertility, the earth and to the deepest parts of ourselves.
May 1 – Full (Blue) Moon in Scorpio @ 10:23am PDT.This is the first of two Full Moons in May, making it a Blue Moon. This Full Moon brings culminations and endings as the unseen rises to the surface. The fertile Taurus Sun opposes a profoundly deep Scorpio Moon that dives into hidden realms to recover buried material and bring it to light.
The Sun in Taurus asks you to focus on your *true* values, not your conditioning (what you’ve been told to be, do, have by family, community, culture). Consider what really matters to you and what you need to release in order to be available for the life you desire.
The Full Moon squares Pluto just before it Stations Retrograde, making its intensity felt all week to open your eyes to shadowy energies that interfere with your well being and evolution. Do you give your power away — and if so, to whom and where? If you’re willing to explore, this can activate a reset, more aligned with your truth and integrity. It’s up to you to be curious, open, honest and willing to make a move as needed.
Jupiter trines the Moon, activating a big picture vision and inspiration for moving forward. Jupiter in Cancer and the Taurus Sun both desire security, safety and fullness, whereas Pluto (Ruler of this Full Moon) will plumb the depths to find real answers in service to clarity and your empowerment. They are all working for your Highest Good, as Taurus and Cancer seek comfort while Pluto pushes you to awaken and transform.
Venus is sextile Saturn, speaking to practical relationships, grounded plans and decisions about $$, creativity and honoring your worthiness. This energy focuses on what you most value, dedicating resources to what will pay dividends in the long run.
May 2-16 – Mercury in Taurus. Communications are slow, deliberate, simple and clear in Taurus, that has no need to rush. Decisions are focused on stability, security and long-term value vs. speed or risk, and you may encounter resistance from the sign that least likes change if it’s pushed out of its comfort zone. But clear, grounded communications will feel refreshing and help to calm the nervous system, so make the most of these next two weeks.
May 4 – Mars square Jupiter. Although Mars can overdo it and go too far when amplified by Jupiter, it can also support your actions and give you the courage to stretch in ways you normally wouldn’t. Where you’re cautious or inhibited, a Mars-Jupiter square can motivate you to go for it. Use this strategically.
May 5 – Mercury square Pluto. This can indicate a penetrating focus, leaks, hidden agendas, intimidation, CSI detective work, research or probing into hidden realms. You may have an intense conversation that somehow rocks your world. You can be proactive and use this for problem solving or personal healing work — or you may call in a dominant or manipulative Plutonian type. I suggest being proactive with it (3D chess). Of course we’ll continue to see the power games playing out on the global stage.
May 6 – Pluto Stations Retrograde. As Pluto changes direction the intensity reverberates all week, which can create upheaval, a breakthrough or deep release of anything that is hindering your empowerment, peace or progress. You may have a profound awakening in which you discover the “unseen” and truth is revealed that recalibrates the playing field. If so, you will be faced with new decisions and you may have to acclimate to new conditions, but one thing is for sure: the truth will set you free.
A Pluto discovery can be challenging and even temporarily destabilizing, but it will lead to empowerment and your Highest Good when you embrace “what is.” You also want to examine your own blind spots and the ways you limit your possibilities and power. As space opens, new creations will emerge — some now, and some ongoing in this cycle of endings and rebirth.
The Aries planets will continue to bring courageous fire energy that drives you into new territory, but this week, you want to clear resistance that limits your options and Authentic Self-expression, so your next steps can emerge freely.
We need you to be fearlessly present, allowing your Self to show up as you are. This is the new reality we’re creating, where going along and fitting in (following) is no longer a sustainable strategy that will work. How radical is that?!
Daring to boldly be your Self is the wave of the future, which is antithetical to being controlled or shamed. What blocks you from being real and showing up? This is what you want to consider as you move through this week of empowered actions, deep contemplation and release.
Get support if you need it and find likeminded communities who embrace, support and inspire you. There’s a grand plan unfolding and your presence isvital. Trust that.
Namaste, my friend. I am so grateful for your presence on our journey together.
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“Even though you may want to move forward in your life, you may have one foot on the brakes. In order to be free, you must learn how to let go. Release the hurt. Release the fear. Refuse to entertain your old pain. The energy it takes to hang onto the past is holding you back from a new life.” ~ Rev. Mary Manin Morrissey
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“To heal is to touch with love that which we previously touched with fear.” ~ Stephen Levine
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“The stories you tell yourself about yourself determines the quality of the self you imagine that you are. The stories you tell about others determines the quality of your relationships with them.” ~ Rabbi Rami Shapiro
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“The next Buddha will not take the form of a person. The next Buddha will rather take the shape of a community, a community that practices understanding and lovingkindness, a community that practices a way of conscious living. This may be the most important thing for earth’s survival.” ~ Thich Nhat Hanh
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Lisa E Zimmerman is an Intuitive Astrologer, Transformational Mentor and Creator of Awakened Life Retreats, helping Soulful Seekers and Givers live their deepest truth with grace. It is a heartfelt journey. www.soullevelsolutions.com ❤️