Written by Lisa E Zimmerman
We are on the move as Mercury, Venus and Mars are all flying free beyond their Retrograde shadows, with Saturn, Uranus and Neptune in virgin territory that shifts the playing field – and it will continue. We’re simultaneously creating anew, while continuing to close out old structures and paradigms that no longer serve us. It’s quite a balancing act, determined by your personal planetary setup and how you are interacting with the forces at play (or work :)) in your life.
May 17 – Sun conjunct Uranus. This activates your Authentic Self, as Uranus wants to liberate you from constraints that hide, limit or suppress your inner free spirit. You may feel restless and step out of the box, walk on the wild side or make a sudden change that shocks others. Or you may experience an innovative download that sparks a new opening, a genius idea or a spontaneous prompt to do something you wouldn’t ordinarily try. The point is recalibrating energetically by expressing and aligning with your authenticity, following your own, unique path to the next level.Â
May 17/18 – Mercury square Mars. Mercury has something to say and squaring Mars it can be forceful, angry, abrupt, pushy, or very direct. Things just pop out without a filter in this reactive energy – and Sun-Uranus excitability can feed your triggers, causing you to spill your emotional guts or blurt out what you’ve been holding in. This can spur you to finally speak up about something you’ve been reluctant to say.
Bite your tongue to avoid burning bridges – or maybe you need to vent and deal with the fallout afterwards. You may hear harsh words from another and if so, they may dump emotional baggage on you that’s been building. Rational minds can discuss when tempers are lowered and you both calm down which can potentially lead to meeting on a higher, more honest level if the parties involved desire it – and want to grow.
All in all, May 17 can be a real Liberation Day if you utilize the energy to break out of a rut or get unstuck in some way. I wish that for you and us all!
May 18 – Jupiter sextile Chiron. A good day for healing, gaining a new perspective or understanding that empowers and elevates you. You may find a teacher, healer or teaching that guides you forward and helps you release a pattern – or you may elevate your own skills as a healer, teacher or helper. Seek wisdom and be open to expanding your vision in order to embrace our evolving world and your place in it.
May 18 – Jupiter square the Nodes of Fate (Destiny). Jupiter is sitting between the Nodes – the future (North Node in Pisces) and the past (South Node in Virgo), as we’re invited to release our attachment to old beliefs, paradigms, operating systems and ways of being (perfectionism, having to know all the details) to adopt a new vision that is more nonlinear with faith in the unseen and unknown. Loosen your grip on the way you’ve always done things and relax, knowing that it’s time to open and trust that you are being led to the right people, places and things for your Highest Good.
May 20 – Sun sextile Saturn. Saturn is at 29Âș Pisces, finalizing completions and taking actions to ensure your security and stability in the future. This is about responsibility – actions taken now that go to discipline, investing, delayed gratification and process. One day at a time you can upgrade your health, well being, money and time management, work or anything you want to create, develop or increase for your benefit in the long term. Think: Adulting – and remember, Saturn is your friend if you do the work :))
May 20 – Sun in Gemini. This is a palpable shift as the Sun leaves practical, grounded Taurus to enter mutable Gemini, adept at changing with the wind. Gemini can feel like a butterfly flitting from one conversation, object of interest or stimulating activity to the next – social, light and flexible, and the more the merrier! One thing at a time is boring for multi-tasking Gemini. All mental processes are highlighted: writing, speaking, thinking, social media, classes and community activities, so allow yourself to be in the flow with this friendly, social, stimulating energy. Make the most of your curiosity by exploring what interests you and enjoy the pursuit.Â
May 22 – Venus trine Mars. This is a joyful duo in harmony, what you love and how to get it. This can go to play, romance, pleasure and creative connections; beautiful energy indicating a display of affection, joy or collaboration. The call is to embrace your heart’s desires and pursue what makes your heart sing!
May 22 – Sun sextile Neptune. Nonlinear Neptune creates a soft, gentle energy that enhances creativity, imagination, spiritual practices, and withdrawal to decompress or for restoration. Choose your preferred experience by honoring how you feel and what your intuitive guidance is calling for.Â
Don’t push, rather, choose movement that flows around obstacles and harmonizes with your environment. Allow yourself the gift of receiving and relaxation – and remember that nature feeds “yin” energy. Grounding rewires your electrical system (barefoot on earth or sand) and even the sound of the ocean (real or audio) entrains your brainwaves into a tranquil state. Ahhh…
This beautiful week is a gift, calling for a check-in with your Inner Self. What do you need to release, to explore, to express and who do you want to connect with? Be creative as you approach each day with beginner’s mind, open to new experiences that can realign and evolve your world without it feeling so hard. Enjoyable productivity. What an intention.
Love your Self, ask for help when you need it and see who shows up and what unfolds.Â
I am grateful for your presence on our journey together. đ·
âThe rational mind is a wonderful servant, but a terrible master.â ~ Carl Jung, who feared people would sacrifice their true Self for the sake of social acceptance.
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When one door of happiness closes, another opens; but often we look so long at the closed door that we do not see the one which has been opened for us.” ~ Helen Keller
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“Befriend people who bring out the playful side of you. They are a gift beyond measure.” ~ Michael Joseph
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âBe who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don’t matter and those who matter don’t mind.â ~ Dr. Seuss
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Lisa E Zimmerman is an Intuitive Astrologer, Transformational Coach and Creator of Awakened Life Retreats, helping seekers discover who they came here to be and how to create an evolving, empowered and meaningful life. It is a joyful, heartfelt journey. www.soullevelsolutions.com â€ïž