Episode 289 | Taurus Mercury: Slow down and focus!
This week: Apparently, this is the quietest week of our months due to astrology! Mercury has some large-scale conversations and important announcements with Jupiter, then faces the plants with lush and fragrant fields of Taurus. Venus connects with Pluto, and a listener’s question of how to work best through the long and long transitional ways of exoplanets. Also: ox horns, horses and off-road vehicles, one foot towards the door!
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[1:31] There are no major lungs this week; the full moon is next Monday. The phase of the week (VOC) Moon cycle: May 5 (6:03 am PDT), the moon in Leo is in Uranus in Taurus. Its VOC lasts for 6 hours and 37 minutes before entering Virgo (PDT 12:40 pm). Try something new and hope it will be something you like. But, even if not, congratulations on trying something new. [3:42] On May 7 (pdt at 9:11 pm), the moon in Virgo opposes Saturn in Pisces. It is VOC for 2 hours and 55 minutes before entering Libra on May 8 (12:06 am PDT). Use Virgo strategies to distract yourself and escape the feeling of being underestimated. [5:02] May 9 (PDT PM 11:17), the moon Trines Jupiter in Libra. It is VOC for 13 hours and 41 minutes (!!!) and then enter Scorpio on May 10 (PDT at 12:58 pm). Use this VOC lunar period to develop habits that focus on positives. Check out the Instagram account @thatgoodnewsgirl for a positive daily dose, especially this post, perfectly illustrates the Venus-Saturn Conjunction on April 25! [6:34] Mercury was six differentiated on May 5 (10:21 am PDT) at 22º19’RARIES-GEMINI, a powerful combination of communication and major announcements. Consider the source of all information. Find some good news with Jupiter, but remember that there may be more eyes. Mercury is on Sabiya symbol 23 Aries, A woman in soft colors with heavy and valuable but masked load. [9:03] Venus one-sixth of Pluto on May 6 (pdt pdt) at 3°49’Aries-Aquarius. This is the third and final Venus in the recent series – the two-point aspect of Pennsylvania, including February 7 and March 21. Review these dates to find similarities to what is happening for you now in relationships and money. When the planet of love and money meets Pluto, explores the gangster king, deep transformations, economic challenges and psychological depth. [11:10] Mercury enters Taurus (PDT May 10, 5:15 am). Taurus’ first time is on the Sabiya symbol: Sunny mountain stream. The psychological process slowed down, but the focus improved. Communication is more intentional, and if you want people to listen to what you have to say, speak in a warm and calm tone. Taurus mercury is perfect for solving problems that require patience and durability, such as financial planning. [13:33] Listener William the Wirebender asked about the best ways to make those long long transitions through exoplanets. Check out April’s book, Astrology Transitionlearn the details you may be moving from a specific one to a chart. [23:08] If you want to answer a question in a future episode, leave a message for a minute or less at speakpipe.com/bigskyastrogypodcast or email April (at)BigskyAstroology (dot)com; place the “Podcast Question” in the subject line. Free ways to support podcasts: Subscribe, like, review and share with friends! [23:50] Tribute to this week’s donors! If you want to support the show and receive donor-only videos from April’s visit to Bigskyastropod.com and donate $10 or more. You can make a one-time donation for any amount or become a continuous monthly contributor.Writing and Imagery©2017-25 by April Elliott Kent
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