The Tarot Sky Now : Planetary Trends for May 28th
May 28th, 2004
IT IS NOW THE YEAR OF THE WOOD MONKEY!!!
HIGHLIGHT: SUN SQUARE JUPITER!
| CURRENT ECLIPTIC LONGITUDE AND EQUATORIAL DECLINATION | |||
PLANET | SIGN | DECLINATION | RETROGRADE? |
| Sun | 07 GEMINI 27 | 21 N 33 | NO |
| Moon | 20 VIRGO 58 | 07 N 18 | NO |
| Mercury | 16 TAURUS 00 | 14 N 15 | NO |
| Venus | 23 GEMINI 55 | 25 N 32 | YES |
| Mars | 13 CANCER 21 | 24 N 01 | NO |
| Jupiter | 09 VIRGO 44 | 09 N 06 | NO |
| Saturn | 11 CANCER 42 | 22 N 37 | NO |
| Uranus | 06 PISCES 44 | 9 S 45 | NO |
| Neptune | 15 AQUARIUS 23 | 16 S 17 | YES |
| Pluto | 21 SAGITTARIUS 11 | 14 S 11 | YES |
Tarot Aspects for Today
Sun Square Jupiter
The Sun and Jupiter are moving close to an almost exact square, with the Sun at 7 degrees Gemini and Jupiter at 9 degrees Virgo. This is a rather ominus aspect that demands that we all be on our toes to ensure safety and acceptable interpersonal communications. The square from the Sun to Jupiter adds energy to the mix that may prompt some to be immoderate in both their actions and their attitudes. This is a time when you will need to examine your priorities carefully before you act, or you may waste a lot of effort and time. Avoid biting off more than you can chew and prevent having to deal with a situation in the "eleventh hour". You may find it harder to plan your affairs well (including holiday weekends), and you may become annoyed when someone offers a suggestion or advice. You may also feel a false sense of bravado thinking you can accomplish much without expending any effort or discipline. If so, you may be in for an unwelcome surprise. It is important to watch out for connivers - people who want to benefit from your naivete, especially in situations where you are an outsider. If you are going away for the weekend, check everything twice including your mode of transportation, any reservations and watch out for sticky fingers - pick pockets and the like. Don't leave any valuables where they might be taken. Also watch out for manipulators - and avoid manipulating others for your own gain as well. This always reaps karma which makes it more difficult to navigate the spiritual path, in the long run. This will be a weekend of self-indulgence, which can be fine, if done in a healthy way. It can wreck havoc with traffic, shopping and so on though - so leave early, drive safely and avoid getting caught up in the frenzy that is likely to be out there - especially in the US on this long weekend. Keep your wits about you, and use common-sense! The tarot energy that matches this transit is the Reversed Eight of Coins which heralds wasted opportunities and self-absorption. It warns of a lack of ambition or at least a lack of the discipline needed to achieve one's ambitions. It shows someone who is too absorbed with everyday concerns and worries to be able to assess properly what needs to be done to achieve long-term security. Energy and opportunities will be wasted pursuing short-term gains (even stealing) and quick, but small returns on effort.Moon in Virgo
During this transit, our minds and memory work more clearly, this transit is best suited for work of an intellectual nature. This is a particularly good time for people who are agents, managers, or a dealer in health foods, nurses and doctors, dieticians or druggists. Your ambitions become more minimal, but you perform as a good, trustworthy employee as well as a reasonable and considerate employer. This lunar position urges us to lead a simple, unpretentious life, quiet and easygoing. You will like to investigate things and, in one way or another, this is a good transit for those who earn their living through their mental abilities. You will be more discriminating, highly selective and judicious. This aspect leads us to be more attracted to scientific and occult subjects, and boosts intuitive abilities or clairvoyance. It is also a good transit for adopting a healthy lifestyle - beginning a regular exercise program and adopting a nutritious balanced diet. Also good for practicing self-development and healing techniques on yourself and on others. The tarot energy that reflects this transit is the Chariot, which signifies effort leading to success and strength of character. The Chariot beseeches us to walk with confidence, strength of purpose, endurance and to demonstrate organizational ability. Harnessing this energy will help you to move towards your goal in an ethical and integrity-filled way.Sun Square Uranus
The Sun and Uranus (planet of sudden change) are still in an almost exact 90 degree square with the Sun at 7 degrees Gemini and Uranus at 6 degrees Pisces. This ominous aspect can add an air of frustration and aggressive to the other energies described below. Remember to count to ten, or go and sleep on it before blowing up at someone. People feel more erratic, restless and agitated, - some border on paranoia, so it is best to keep any criticisms to yourself and try to feel some peace within your own being. The tarot card that resonates with this energy is the Reversed Eight of Coins that speaks of recklessness, and unrealistic expectations. It also warns us not to abandon our values and ideals - not to cast all that we have to the wind. It is NOT a good idea to make major lifestyle changes at this time.Mercury Square Neptune
Another more negative aspect that gets stronger today with Mercury at 16 degrees Taurus and Neptune in 15 degrees Aquarius. Mercury is still well-aspected by Mars and Saturn, but now Neptune adds a damper to the mix. This aspect coupled with the Sun-Uranus aspect just described can cause us all to act badly, if we are not watchful and disciplined. It adds peculiar over-imagination tendencies along with less rational thought. Fight the tendency towards mental avoidance and accept your responsibilities. It is important to analyze your experiences and proceed with a clear view of reality. Don't let your imaginings get the better of you, especially the negative ones. Get rid of any illusions you may have about yourself, and don't avoid facing the facts about your own feelings, behaviors and actions. See yourself for who you truly are and what you do. The tarot card that reflects this aspect is the Reversed Ace of Swords which heralds potential abuse of power and the promotion of injustice. This is often catalyzed by the person in question believing in their own righteousness but doubting the integrity of others which leads to callous behavior towards them. It can point to a situation where a person is misusing his or her intellectual superiority resulting in underhanded dishonest behaviors. Legal problems are also indicated.Mercury Sextile Mars
This close to 60 degree aspect is growing weaker as Mercury progresses through Taurus, but is still in effect today. It brings an infusion of creative energy into the mix, a time to express your imagination in a multitude of ways. You will be more in tune with your capabilities and your limitations and will feel a surge of energy that will help you to achieve your potential. You may feel a deeper level of understanding about life and beyond, and your ability to concentrate will be heightened during this transit. People will be less inoffensive and easier to meet now. Our ability to keep a secret is also boosted at this time. It is a good time to really express your ability to communicate well, whether in heart-to-hearts, writing, art, music - whatever your modis operanti happens to be. You will especially enjoy dialoguing with people who are free of psychological hang-ups, and seek out people who are creative and inspiring. The Tarot card that matches this trend is the Knight of Cups who heralds new opportunities, creativity and artistic expression, sensitivity and idealism.Venus Opposite Pluto
Oppositions occur when planets are about 180 degrees apart in the zodiac. Venus is slowly moving backward to 23 degrees in Gemini while Pluto is also moving backward at 21 degrees Sagittarius. When planets are in opposition, their energies conflict and can cause restrictions and boundaries. Romantic and sexual problems can occur during this aspect, which are often due to uncontrolled passions and psychological inhibitions that prevent positive sexual expression. You may engage in looking for the ideal love and career yet will need to learn to compromise while keeping high standards for yourself. You may try to remake your spouse rather than try to reform yourself. Or, you may be more dictatorial to your spouse and vice versa. Jealousy and possessiveness will be heightened. You may also attract undesirable associates and some may be involved in the criminal use of sex. This aspect can distort your will and your power to regenerate. Watch out for problems with taxes, joint finances, inheritances, etc., often due to chancy over-investment. Hidden debts and unethical financial practices will be revealed and all-consuming - keep your check book balanced! The tarot card that matches this aspect is the Reversed Two of Cups. Quarrels and misunderstandings between couples are highlighted, possibly leading to the end of the relationship if both parties aren't cognizant of what is happening. We all must guard against rash actions and hasty decisions, and avoid underhanded behaviors.Sun in Gemini:
For the next 24 days or so, the Sun Sign will be in Gemini which brings a livelier air to our lives: our energy begins to quicken. This is the cycle for natural communication, with a never-ending thirst for knowledge. Gemini cycles bring out the student in us all. The prevailing energy is intelligent, pushing us to be always on the move, always trying to satisfy our mental curiosity. This is a good time for picking out what is salient in a situation, acquiring knowledge easily, and sharing it with others. The nuance of Gemini is bright, bringing out our multi-talents and enthusiasm, but we must guard against scattering our energies in too many directions. The Tarot card that resonates to this new energy is the Knight of Wands, ushering in change but doing so with eloquence and charm. This Knight blesses us with energy that does make us change our minds swiftly, and sometimes, unpredictably but also gives us a sophisticated air that helps us to achieve our goals. Use this cycle to get up to date on your correspondence, to share "heart to hearts" with your significant others, and to write that best-seller! Plan long lunches and cozy fireside chats to fully express your heart and souls to those who matter most to you. This energy will prevail for the next thirty days, peaking around the end of June.Mars Conjunct Saturn:
If you look at the table, you will see that Mars and Saturn are now still close in position even though both are progressing - Mars is 13 degrees Cancer and Saturn is 11 degrees Cancer. This profoundly affects each of us, no matter when we were born. Mars conjunct Saturn helps us to use our energy in a constructive way. The normal desire to assert yourself on impulse is balanced by realization of the consequences of such an action. This quality of restraint can mean great accomplishments for you because you don't waste energy on unproductive efforts. Your sense of economy and efficiency come out, helping you to achieve success; you know how to use your talents purposefully for specific objectives. You are realistic in applying good judgement before taking any action. The World card, Number 21 of the Major Arcana matches this sort of deliberate energy. It also represents change, but change that is done in a careful way ensuring a successful outcome. It indicates financial and material success, but even more importantly, it points out spiritual success. This attunes well with the slow aspects that Venus, Neptune and Pluto are holding for the long-term: aspects that demand that we all attune more to our Spirits and Hearts. The following three aspects will continue for several moons to come - Venus will be retrograde for most of the summer; Neptune and Pluto extend even longer. Notice how slowly they move each day - for instance, Neptune and Pluto have not moved at all since yesterday.Venus Retrograde in Gemini:
Venus is now resting in Mercury's sign, Gemini - a wonderful event if you are inclined to relax and enjoy the beauty of life. This is the perfect time to take stock of what is aesthetic and beautiful in your life: and to change what is not. Our spirits and hearts need beauty and refinement in order to express themselves fully. This is a good aspect for this: Art, Creation, Gardening, Magic and Self-Development are all favored if we can approach Venus' backwards movement with care and respect. She can help us discover what or who it is that we truly love,..and to sift through the "stuff" that makes our lives seem boring or even ugly. Venus correlates to the Goddess, Aphrodite who is exemplified in the Empress Tarot card of the Major Arcana. She brings artistic creativity, inspiration, feminine wisdom and caring, and a general sense of well-being.Neptune Retrograde in Aquarius:
When Neptune is retrograde it is time to build up your strength and resistance both physically and spiritually. It is the perfect time to engage in healthy and healing past times such as meditation, fitness activities, healing sessions, chakra work, being out in nature especially water, gardening, walking, visiting a spa, going on vacation to a relaxing secluded place and so on. A perfect time too to learn and practice Eastern philosophies and exercises or First Nations rituals. The Aquarian energy urges you to think of the future and of humanitarian causes. Neptune retrograde brings the danger of infections, allergy distress and being more susceptible to bacteria, viri and the like. Boost your immune system with vitamins, herbs, chakra work, homeopathy and such. Natural medicines work better now than traditional ones. Watch out for poisons and pesticides at this time. Remember you are responsible for your own health. Feed your body, your mind, your spirit with positive nutrients by eating well, thinking well and engaging in daily spiritual practices that bring you peace and harmony. The Tarot Number 1 Major Arcana card, the Magician, reminds us of Neptune retrograde, bringing new confidence, good communication, and skillful, intelligent self development energy. Your strength of will and ability to channel your energies into achieving desired results will ensure your success.Pluto Retrograde in Sagittarius:
Pluto is the planet of transformation, calling us to right our lives, to change what is unhealthy and unwholesome and begin to lead a clean and aesthetic life. One that involves charity and kindness and the ability to withstand the fires of purification and change. If you resist the change, you suffer. If you flow with the changes, you transform and rise like the phoenix, shining. It's as simple as that! Pluto will support and protect you when you accept the changes and move along without resistance. Or, if you resist, it will school you in the arena of hard knocks. You have no choice - you must change! You must transform! But do so not out of fear or coercion but out of maturity and willingness. Follow your intuition, be kind to all around you and help others around you go through their own transformation.The Sagittarian energy moves you to become fit, to travel, to add adventure and new experiences to your daily routine. The High Priestess, the Number 2 card of the Major Arcana, lends energy to this aspect: she urges us to make decisions with our heart rather than our heads; she affords wisdom, guidance and foresight; and brings good judgement and self-reliance. She also reveals that which is hidden, in our hearts and souls. Truly time for a holistic spring cleaning!
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