The world is on fire as a result of the outcry about the terrible death of George Floyd, the African American killed by a white police officer in Minneapolis. In Hong Kong there is much police brutality as Beijing moves to end Hong Kong’s autonomy from communist rule. The struggle for human rights is at the center of the violence in reaction to Floyd’s killing, as well as Hong Kong’s fight to maintain independence. We are moving into eclipse territory, with a Lunar eclipse coming at the end of the week on Friday, June 5th, and a Solar eclipse to follow on June 20th. The week ahead is colored by a tense Mars square to the Sun and Venus retrograde, with the influence of Neptune present as well

The Sun is now moving through Gemini tropically, highlighting education (and school graduations), learning, communication, and short-distance travel. Yet, with five planets retrograde (Asteroid Pallas Athena, Saturn, Pluto, Venus, and Jupiter), it is difficult to move forward. Although we are on the brink of summer, travel is limited by Covid-19 restrictions, and we are limited in ways to gather as we usually do. During the time these planets are in retrograde, it is a good time to study, learn a new skill, and work on projects that require research, focus, or concentration. We are moving into eclipse territory, with a Lunar eclipse coming on June 5th, and a Solar eclipse on June 20th. The M

The Sun moves into Gemini this week on Wednesday, May 20th. The retrograde brigade gains yet another member, asteroid Pallas Athena on Monday. This asteroid joins Saturn, Pluto, Venus, and Jupiter in backward motion. With this heavy dose of retrograde motion, it is difficult to march forward. Sheltering-in -place is affirmed by the retrograde planets, and it may be a slow, gradual climb back to the opening up of the world. During the time these planets are in retrograde, it is a good time to study, learn a new skill, and to work on projects that require research, focus, or concentration. A New Moon forms on Friday, June 2, a day to set intentions around communication, connections, and learni

The Sun continues to shine in Taurus, drawing us toward beauty and comfort, and all things that please our senses. We move deeper into retrograde motion in the coming week with Saturn turning retrograde on Sunday, May 10th, joining Pluto already in retrograde since April 25th. Venus and Jupiter will soon follow, turning retrograde on May 12th and 14th respectively. Venus’ retrograde period is through June 25th. Saturn, Pluto, and Jupiter are retrograde until September (Jupiter and Saturn) and October (Pluto). With this heavy dose of retrograde motion, it is difficult to march forward. Sheltering-in -place is affirmed by the retrograde planets. However, during the time these planets are in re

The Sun marches forward in Taurus which symbolizes growth, fertility, pleasure, and beauty. The garden store near where I live has re-opened, and the ecology center recently gave out victory garden kits. It is time for spring planting and new growth. Continue spring cleaning and beautifying your home. Taurus loves beauty and comfort. We move deeper into retrograde motion in the coming week with Saturn turning retrograde on Sunday, May 10th, joining Pluto that turned retrograde on April 25th. Venus and Jupiter will soon follow, turning retrograde on May 12th and 14th respectively. Venus’ retrograde period is through June 25th. Saturn, Pluto, and Jupiter are retrograde until September (Jupiter