May 2024
RUNE OF THE MONTH: Ehwaz “the Horse”. The winds of change
and freedom are blowing. New elements are being introduced in our
lives, encouraging us to release what had become stale and
outmoded. An exciting realm of possibilities becomes available,
inviting us to own our power, expand our wisdom, and explore
activities we, until now, had only dreamed of.
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Pluto turns retrograde on Thursday 5/2 at 10:46 AM till October
11. Its shadow period lasts until February 2, 2025. The degrees
traveled in May (2º06-1º56’ Aquarius) are associated in the Sabian
Symbols to the following images: “A deserter from the Navy” and
“An unexpected thunderstorm”. During the next 5 months and a
half, on a collective level, corruption, the threat of civil war, mass
manipulation, and various forms of black magic are being exposed in
an even more glaring light leading to transformation and
purification. On a personal level, self-destructive attitudes,
obsessional habits, old emotional wounds, jealousy, and control are
resurfacing, bringing about the chance for a complete regeneration
of self.
Jupiter enters Gemini on Saturday 5/25 at 4:15 PM till June 9,
2025. The degrees covered in May (0º to 1º11’ Gemini) are
symbolized by: “Santa Claus filling stockings furtively” and “A
glass-bottomed boat reveals under-sea wonders”. The coming year
enhances our thirst for knowledge. Ideas will be shared
extensively. Connecting the dots will help us piece together the
whole picture. The role of media in mass manipulation will come to
light like never before. Independent journalism revealing The
Truth will be on the rise. The importance of good schooling will be
stressed. Major reforms of the educational system are likely to be
proposed. The problems connected to mass immigration, religious
fanatism, intolerance, scattered mental focus, propaganda, and
superficiality will be exposed. Discrimination, a positive outlook, a
readiness to expand our perception of the world, and a willingness
to raise our level of consciousness will become paramount. Issues
will be approached from every point of view. New inventions will
appear. We shall be made aware that growth comes from the
development of a wide array of skills. Freely shared ideas,
increased communication, ingenuity, mental alertness, travel, the
development of our linguistic talents, the need to be well-informed,
and better reasoning powers will bring much needed changes in the
way we perceive the world.
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The Moon will be Void of Course (V/O –forming no major aspect
with any planet before entering the following sign-):
On Thursday 5/2 between 2:28 AM and 11:52 AM: when the
Moon enters Pisces.
On Saturday 5/4 between 12:06 PM and 1:41 PM: when the
Moon enters Aries.
From Sunday 5/5 at 10:57 PM till Monday 5/6 at 2:42 PM:
when the Moon enters Taurus.
On Wednesday 5/8 between 2:55 PM and 4:20 PM: when the
Moon enters Gemini.
On Friday 5/10 between 6:49 PM and 8:13 PM: when the Moon
enters Cancer.
On Monday 5/13 between 2:13 AM and 3:36 AM: when the
Moon enters Leo.
On Wednesday 5/15 between 9:41 AM and 2:33 PM: when the
Moon enters Virgo.
On Saturday 5/18 between 2:09 AM and 3:23 AM: when the
Moon enters Libra.
From Sunday 5/19 at 8:48 AM till Monday 5/20 at 3:34 PM:
when the Moon enters Scorpio.
On Thursday 5/23 between 12:28 AM and 1:24 AM: when the
Moon enters Sagittarius.
On Saturday 5/25 between 7:47 AM and 8:36 AM: when the
Moon enters Capricorn.
On Monday 5/27 between 1:02 PM and 1:45 PM: when the
Moon enters Aquarius.
On Wednesday 5/28 between 7:20 AM and 5:33 PM: when the
Moon enters Pisces.
On Friday 5/31 between 7:55 PM and 8:28 PM: when the Moon
enters Aries.
Mark these periods in red in your calendar and avoid scheduling
anything of importance during these times as they would amount
to… NO thing!
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Scheduling our activities using the zodiacal position of the Moon
Moon in Aquarius until Thursday 5/2 at 11:51 AM + between
Monday 5/27 at 1:45 PM and Wednesday 5/29 at 5:32 PM: Perfect
for philanthropic activities, charitable organizations, meeting with
friends, making new acquaintances. Good also for inventions, far
out, progressive ideas, inter-dimensional and time travel, anything
related to UFOs, computers, and technology in general….
Moon in Pisces between Thursday 5/2 at 11:52 AM and Saturday
5/4 at 1:40 PM + between Wednesday 5/29 at 5:33 PM and Friday
5/31 at 8:27 PM: Great for meditating, sitting by the ocean,
anything related to the sacred, dancing, painting, swimming,
dreaming, music, photography, film, sleeping, channeling, connecting
with the mystical, the magic and the oneness of all that is…
Moon in Aries between Saturday 5/4 at 1:41 PM and Monday 5/6
at 2:41 PM + between Friday 5/31 at 8:28 PM and Sunday 6/2 at
10:54 PM: Perfect for intense physical activities, anything
requiring forceful, direct action and self-assertion. Good also for
leadership, spontaneity, good will, being a way shower, initiating
new projects or bringing our car to the mechanic….
Moon in Taurus between Monday 5/6 at 2:42 PM and Wednesday
5/8 at 4:19 PM: Perfect for any financial matter: paying our
bills/debts, asking for the money that is owed to us, opening a bank
account, investing in real estate, buying, and selling. Perfect also
for a stroll in the park, going to the countryside, connecting with
our Mother the Earth… Good also for gardening, pottery, sculpting,
as well as bodywork…
Moon in Gemini between Wednesday 5/8 at 4:20 PM and Friday
5/10 at 8:12 PM: Excellent for multi-tasking, curiosity, any form of
communication, exchanging information, sending e-mails, calling
friends and acquaintances. Great also for social activities,
attending conferences, reading a book, watching a documentary,
gathering data on various topics, connecting with new people….
Moon in Cancer between Friday 5/10 at 8:13 PM and Monday 5/13
at 3:35 AM: Perfect for family activities, especially those involving
children. Good for spending more time at home, cooking, nurturing
ourselves and those we love, inviting the people we cherish over for
dinner. Excellent also for drawing, creative writing, humor, and
anything requiring imagination and a touch of craziness….
Moon in Leo between Monday 5/13 at 3:36 AM and Wednesday
5/15 at 2:32 PM: Excellent for anything glamorous, dramatic
performances, being in the public’s eye, throwing or attending an
elegant party, playing with children, romance, and creativity in
general…
Moon in Virgo between Wednesday 5/15 at 2:33 PM and Saturday
5/18 at 3:22 AM: Excellent for starting a new fitness program,
learning, healthy nutrition, fasting, clearing our closets, cleaning
our home, reorganizing our drawers…. Perfect also for detailed
work, the focused use of our intelligence, and taking care of small
pets….
Moon in Libra between Saturday 5/18 at 3:23 AM and Monday
5/20 at 3:33 PM: Great for relationships, associations, diplomatic
exchanges with others, anything related to beauty (a haircut,
buying new clothes, a make-over…), art (especially painting and
decorating…), a pleasant social event (concert, art exhibition…).
Moon in Scorpio between Monday 5/20 at 3:34 PM and Thursday
5/23 at 1:23 AM: Perfect for scientific research, esoteric studies,
self-transformation, shamanism, dealing with the mysteries of life,
death, and sexuality, as well as insurances and issues involving
personal power.
Moon in Sagittarius between Thursday 5/23 at 1:24 AM and
Saturday 5/25 at 8:35 AM: Perfect for traveling, religious and/or
philosophical activities or matters related to higher education and
the law. Excellent for lecturing, learning, perfecting a foreign
language, exploring other cultures… Perfect also for athletic
training and tending to large animals (horses….).
Moon in Capricorn between Saturday 5/25 at 8:36 AM and
Monday 5/27 at 1:44 PM: Good for furthering our ambitions, asking
for a promotion, enlisting the support of people in positions of
authority, making a good impression, re-structuring our business,
and redefining our long-term goals…
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This month’s intentional meditation started on Tuesday 4/23 with
the Full Moon in Scorpio at exactly 4:49 PM.
On Tuesday 5/7, take out your blank full moon charged papers
and write on each a concise, positive intention. Place them on a
balcony, in a garden or near a window so that they are out by
exactly 8:22 PM for the New Moon in Taurus. Once that
moment has passed, staple them together and put them away in a
folder expecting the manifestation of all your dreams….
Next month’s intentional meditation starts on Thursday 5/23.
Take out as many blank sheets of paper as you have intentions and
place them near a window, on a balcony or in a garden so that they
basked in the light of the Full Moon in Sagittarius at exactly
6:53 AM. Once that moment passed, gather your Full Moon
charged blank sheets and place them in a folder until the next New
Moon next month.
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Friday 5/3: Mars Sextile Pluto (2:06 AM)
A day to discard what is non-essential, hold our convictions, and
make constructive changes. Cooperating with others helps us
achieve our goals. Our actions are motivated by passion and
intensely aimed at transformation.
Monday 5/6: Sun Sextile Saturn (10:42 PM)
We may be restricted by duties and obligations which we however
fulfill with poise and dignity. The loneliness we feel more keenly
today is best channeled into hard work, the honoring of our
responsibilities, and the furthering of our ambitions. We take
accountability for our actions and accept limitations with wisdom. A
transit inviting us to be realistic in our partnerships and deepen a
good relationship. Our approach to our finances is balanced.
Monday 5/13: Sun Conjunct Uranus (2:14 AM), Venus Sextile
Saturn (12:45 PM)
A day to expect the unexpected. The rhythm of life could be more
hectic. People tend to be erratic, unstable, and unpredictable.
Unforeseen disruptions as well as sudden changes of plans are
likely to occur. The more present to the moment, flexible, and
adaptable we are, the easier and more interesting this day will be.
Yet, despite the excitement today brings, we tend to consider our
relationships with great realism and seriousness. Unlikely to fall
for rainbows and glamour, we seek a grounded love affair promising
solidity and duration.
Wednesday 5/15: Mercury enters Taurus (10:05 AM) till June
3
During the next 2 weeks, our communication skills are geared
towards peace, beauty, and concrete results. Our thoughts are
practical, we process ideas more slowly, and tend to ruminate the
information we receive. Once we have made up our mind, we could
prove quite obstinate. Music, singing, construction work, and
gardening are particularly favored.
Friday 5/17: Mercury Square Pluto (12:44 AM)
A day that could bring frustrating communications. We are not
received the way we would like to be, are likely to be
misunderstood or may not get the credit we feel we deserve.
Forcing matters or issuing ultimatums is ill-advised. A day best
spent laying low and keeping our opinions to ourselves.
Saturday 5/18: Venus Conjunct Uranus (4:41 AM), Sun
Conjunct Jupiter (11:45 AM)
One of the best days of the year. Our self-confidence, enthusiasm,
and faith are at an all times high. We are warm, friendly, and
popular. Attracted to eccentric, mentally stimulating, exciting
characters, we are eager to explore new relationships that enhance
our uniqueness, encourage more freedom of expression, and expand
our philosophy of life.
Sunday 5/19: Sun Sextile Neptune (3:45 PM)
A day best spent dreaming, being creative, and re-imagining our
life. Artists are particularly inspired. But because we are rather
impractical, this transit is not favorable to signing legally binding
documents or focusing on work requiring a disciplined attention to
details. Watching a feel-good movie, reading a nice novel,
meditating, or relaxing are good uses of this otherwise elusive
transit.
Monday 5/20: the Sun enters Gemini (5:50 AM) till June 20
During the coming month, we tend to be more volatile, talkative,
and curious than normal. All sorts of people and ideas seem
attractive. We are restless, seek movement, new possibilities, and
exciting endeavors. A very beneficial period to learn something
new, write, teach, and travel.
Wednesday 5/22: Sun Trine Pluto (8:14 AM)
Our self-confidence, leadership abilities, and natural command are
enhanced by this transit. Our authority elicits the cooperation of
others and inspires respect. If we use our power constructively for
the good of all, there is nothing we cannot accomplish today.
Thursday 5/23: Venus Conjunct Jupiter (1:29 AM), Venus
Sextile Neptune (3:50 AM), Venus enters Gemini (1:30 PM) till
June 16, Jupiter Sextile Neptune (2:44 PM)
During the next 3 weeks, we are social butterflies, excited to
communicate with people from all walks of life. We could be
somewhat superficial in our relationships but curious and open to
learning from our encounters. Our artistic tastes are versatile and
eclectic. Today, more specifically, our idealism is stimulated. A
wonderful transit to create a vision board that delineates clearly
the future we wish to create for ourselves. A romance could feel
enchanted and fill us with dreamy expectations. Feeling that we
met our spirit partner we could enthusiastically overlook a few red
flags and promise, or be promised, more than can realistically be
delivered. In our boundless optimism, going over budget is a
distinct possibility today, as is over-eating or drinking too much.
But with a healthy dose of discrimination and moderation, this can
be a very warm and happy day.
Saturday 5/25: Venus Trine Pluto (4:16 AM), Jupiter enters
Gemini (4:15 PM)
Hidden emotions as well as hindering social patterns are brought to
the surface to be purified and transformed. A romance could seem
fated and be unusually passionate. Our feelings are deep, our
loyalty strong, and our commitment to those we love, intense. A
wonderful day for moving-in together, getting engaged or married.
Excellent also for a financial investment that will fructify over
time. Re-Jupiter in Gemini, kindly refer to the opening paragraph.
Monday 5/27: Mercury Sextile Saturn (8:22 PM)
Communications take a more serious tone. We seek the advice of
older or more mature people whose success and wisdom we respect
and admire. A great day to tackle boring work. We demonstrate
focus, discipline, and are willing to spend long hours at our desk
completing the tasks at hand.
Thursday 5/30: Mercury Conjunct Uranus (10:54 PM)
Exciting, stimulating conversations can speed up the rhythm of life.
We may meet eccentric people or reconnect with someone we
hadn’t seen in a long time. An unusual information may come our
way. Plans are likely to be disrupted. Changes open dynamic new
horizons.
Wishing you an exciting month of May!
In Loving Light.
Michelle Karén, M.A., D.F.Astrol.S.