Venus Moves into Taurus, Mars and Jupiter Meet up in Aries and a New Moon in Gemini

 

The month of May is definitely going out on a high note with Venus moving into its happy place in Taurus on May 28, Mars and Jupiter hooking up in Aries on the 29th and a New Moon in Gemini on the 30th.

Venus rules both Taurus and Libra, so when it is transiting either of these signs it tends to be a happy camper.  Venus enters Taurus on the 28th and stays there until June 22.  When Venus is in Taurus, it is sensual and  has a more grounded, nurturing and kinder presence than its predecessor, Venus in Aries.  It is a bit more deliberate and focused on security and possessions.  Managing money becomes very important now but the shadow side of Venus in Taurus is that we can find ourselves becoming excessively possessive.  But we should be able to enjoy ourselves more and include others in our orbit.

On the following day, May 29, Mars and Jupiter are conjunct in 3 degrees of Aries.  Mars and Jupiter are only conjunct every two years and the last time this aspect occurred it was on 23 degrees of Capricorn on March 20, 2020.  Of course, this linked up with the Saturn-Pluto conjunction in 22 degrees of Capricorn on January 12, 2020 which set off the current pandemic.  Dare we hope that we are coming to a time when there is light at the end of this long dark tunnel we have been traveling through since then?  Aries is the first sign of the zodiac and loves to initiate new beginnings.  Jupiter entered Aries on May 10 and Mars burst into Aries on May 24.  On that day I tweeted:

We start to feel more powerful and optimistic today when Mars enters its home sign of Aries. We find the courage to take action on pursuing our passions. It’s a major energy shift. #astrology

— Linda Simons (@danceofphoenix) May 24, 2022

Unfortunately, I don't think that any of us anticipated that Mars entering Aries would play out in the Robb Elementary school shooting in Uvalde, Texas that took 21 lives on May 24. This is definitely the worst possible manifestation of Mars in Aries energy.  I am fervently hoping that the upcoming Mars and Jupiter conjunction in Aries leads to some positive and constructive gun control legislation. As President Biden said, it's time to turn this pain into action.  Thoughts, prayers and condolences just aren't cutting it anymore.

When Mars and Jupiter are hooking up in Aries, we have an extremely lucky and fortunate combination.  It's a time to think big and take even bigger action by channeling our drive and focus on what we want.  I am sure that many of us have been feeling impatient and chomping at the bit to move forward.  Just remember that Mars is about our desires and Jupiter expands whatever it touches, so be sure to utilize this potent aspect.

And, ta-da, on May 30, we have a really juicy New Moon in 9 degrees of Gemini.  This one has a strong mental focus because Gemini is ruled by Mercury, which is still retrograde, but in Taurus right now.  Mercury re-entered Taurus on May 22 and it will be in 26 degrees of Taurus on June 3 when it stations direct.  Mercury in 26 degrees of Taurus will be squaring Saturn in 25 degrees of Aquarius on the New Moon, which can deliver a major reality check to us.  It's quite possible that we could be hearing about difficult issues that make us uncomfortable.  And with Saturn in the mix, there could be issues of control surrounding all of this communication that is circulating.  Saturn in Aquarius is also squaring the North Node in Taurus and the South Node in Scorpio, so we are really feeling the pull to break free of the past and move forward. Social media will be abuzz and there is also the potential for cyberattacks.  

This New Moon in Gemini is a perfect opportunity to set some new intentions and become more conscious of our thinking process.  Uranus in 16 degrees of Taurus is conjunct the North Node in 21 degrees of Taurus and both are conjunct Mercury in 26 degrees of Taurus.  This pile-up in Taurus provides the opportunity for new ideas, insights and thinking for our collective destiny in the areas of food, agriculture and finances. Uranus and Mercury in Taurus opposing the South Node in Scorpio is also urging us to let go of whatever is no longer serving us so that we can embrace our future.  It is also a very creative day because Neptune in 25 degrees of Pisces is forming a supportive sextile to Mercury in Taurus.  Don't forget that the sign of Gemini loves gossip and can be very chameleon-like and mentally agile.  It is the sign of duality and don't be surprised if you find yourself needing to make some choices on this New Moon.  I was watching Penny Thornton's video this week on the New Moon and was inspired by what she said about the similarities between Gemini and Scorpio: they are both signs that you either love or hate and can travel into the darkness without being harmed.  This resonated for me because I am a Scorpio with a Gemini Moon in my 8th house.  You can't get much darker than the 8th house, but I am really excited about the potential for this New Moon in Gemini because it is conjunct my natal Moon and I am really looking forward to a fresh start.  I sense that this New Moon can bring chances for emotional healing as well because it is forming a supportive sextile to Chiron in Aries.  And whatever we embark on during this New Moon in Gemini will come up for review on December 8 with the Full Moon in 16 degrees of Gemini.  That is certainly food for thought...

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