In the Stars May 19-26, 2024 . . . Shining Light on the Astrology of the Week
The Sun moves into Gemini on Monday, May 20, for the next month. Venus moves into Gemini on Thursday, May 23rd, and Jupiter leaps into this sign of curiosity on Saturday, May 25th for the next year. By the end of the week there will be three planets in Gemini. This next month travel, communication, and connections are heightened themes. Siblings are also spotlighted in the Gemini segment of the zodiac. Give yours some special attention over the next month.
The Full Moon occurs at 2:55 degrees of Sagittarius on Thursday, May 23. Venus moves into Gemini, opening us to new possibilities. The Gemini Sun is closely conjunct Venus and Jupiter, highlighting the arts. This Full Moon symbolizes creativity, spirituality, optimism, and possibility.
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The Moon opposes a Mars-North Node conjunction on Sunday morning, May 19. This could be a volatile combination of planetary energy. We may experience conflicting feelings, and will want to act independently. The Sun sextiles Neptune at the anaretic last degree of the signs Taurus and Pisces respectively. This Sun-Neptune aspect helps us to compassionately and gracefully handle whatever difficulties may emerge.
The Sun enters talkative, gregarious Gemini on Monday, May 20, ushering in a new zodiacal month that highlights travel, communication, speaking and writing. The Moon is void of course all day until it enters Scorpio at 3:33 p.m. PDT. This day is best left unstructured with few expectations while the Moon is void. A Moon-Pluto square in the evening draws us deep into the heart of matters, and engenders passion.
We are drawn into deep conversations on Tuesday, May 21, due to the Scorpio Moon’s opposition to Mercury. We are prone to impulsive conversations. Adhere to tact, and to thinking before speaking.
Wednesday, May 22, is a powerful, grounded day with the Scorpio Moon trine Saturn, and the Gemini Sun trine Pluto. The Moon-Uranus opposition is a wild card and may change the course of the day. Late Wednesday evening the Moon opposes a Venus-Jupiter conjunction. There may be new developments in matters of love and money.
Venus and Jupiter conjoin at the anaretic last degree of Taurus (29:23) on Thursday, May 23rd. Venus and Jupiter sextile Neptune in Pisces. Art and culture are highlighted. The Gemini Sun is closely conjunct Venus and Jupiter, giving exuberance, confidence, and a desire to explore and expand. The Full Moon occurs at 2:55 degrees of Sagittarius. Venus moves into Gemini, opening us to new possibilities. This day is colored with creativity, spirituality, optimism, and possibility.
Friday, May 24, is an energetic, lively day with the Moon in sunny Sagittarius. After a brief slow-down by Saturn’s square to the Moon, energy builds again with the force of the Moon’s trines to Mars, Chiron, and Eris. Friday evening calls for a fun social gathering.
Saturday’s (May 25th) major aspect is a Venus-Pluto trine. This aspect favors relationships, and fosters deep conversations. A Moon-Neptune square make us prone to idealism, as well as confusion. The Moon moves into hard-working Capricorn, making it a weekend for work rather than play. Yet, the biggest news is Jupiter’s entry into Gemini where it will reside for the next year, fostering a love for learning and friendly interactions.
Strong work is again the order of the day for Sunday, May 26 (not a day for rest). Mercury trines the Moon, offering good energy for planning and problem solving. However, squares to the Moon from Mars and Chiron may carry some frustration and impatience. As you look back at the weekend Sunday evening, you will be satisfied by all that you have accomplished.
Monday, May 27, is a powerful, exciting day with numerous aspects at play. The rumbling starts in the early morning hours with a Moon-Uranus trine and a Moon-Eris square, infusing our dreams with new ideas and possibilities. The Moon moves into Aquarius at 1:44 p.m. PDT and shortly after trines Jupiter and conjuncts Pluto. A Mercury-Saturn sextile calms the volatility, giving a measured, discerning energy to scattered notions. This day holds great potential for interesting, unexpected developments.
The Week in Short:
Sunday: Long Moon VoC period from Sunday, May 19 at 8:48 a.m. through May 20 at 3:33 p.m. Conflict and discord may arise, but we will be able to handle it gracefully and compassionately.
Monday: Moon VoC through May 20 at 3:33 p.m. PDT. Leave the day unstructured until late afternoon. Feelings are heightened and impassioned in the evening.
Tuesday: Conversations run deep and may be short on tact. Exercise caution and thoughtfulness.
Wednesday: Grounded, productive day which may change course surprisingly. There may be developments in matters of love and money.
Thursday: Glorious day! Full Moon! The arts are highlighted. Creativity, optimism, and possibilities abound.
Friday: Take care of responsibilities early in the day. Engage in a fun social evening.
Saturday: Deep conversations fostered. Hard work is in order. Jupiter enters Gemini for the year ahead.
Sunday: Strong work day with good problem-solving, but some frustration.
Monday: Volatile, energetic day with numerous possibilities, grounded with discernment and attention to practical matters at hand.
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Moon Void of Course:
This is the time when the Moon makes its last major angular aspect with a planet before it moves into the next zodiacal sign tropically. This void time, when the Moon is not aspecting a planet, but rather floating on its own, is a time when things don’t come together and it is difficult to make good decisions. Purchases made during void Moons often turn out to be unsatisfactory and not work out. Appointments often don’t come together, and meetings don’t result in progress or sound, lasting decisions. We more easily get lost or meander in trying to get somewhere. The VoC Moon times for the next month are listed below so that you can plan meetings, decisions, and purchases at times when the Moon is not VoC; and use the void times for gardening, reading, and routine task work.Void-of-Course Moon times for the month ahead (one lunar cycle):Pacific Standard Time:
May 19 at 8:48 a.m. through May 20 at 3:33 p.m. (Moon into Scorpio)
May 23: 12:27 a.m.-1:23 a.m. (Moon into Sagittarius)
May 25:7:46 a.m.-8:35 a.m. (Moon into Capricorn)
May 27: 1:01 p.m.-1:44 p.m. (Moon into Aquarius)
May 29: 7:19 a.m.-5:32 p.m. (Moon into Pisces)
May 31: 7:54 p.m.-8:28 p.m. (Moon into Aries)
June 2: 3:03 p.m.-10:53 p.m. (Moon into Taurus)
June 5: 1:08 a.m.-1:35 a.m. (Moon into Gemini)
June 7: 5:15 a.m.-5:40 a.m. (Moon into Cancer)
June 9: 12:05 p.m.-12:28p.m. (Moon into Leo)
June 11: 12:16 p.m.-10:38 p.m. (Moon into Virgo)
June 14: 10:53 a.m.-11:11 a.m. (Moon into Libra)
June 16: 11:04 p.m.-11:37 p.m. (Moon into Scorpio)
June 19: 9:18 a.m.-9:31 a.m. (Moon into Sagittarius)
June 21: 3:57 p.m.-4:08 p.m. (Moon into Capricorn)
June 23: 8:05 p.m.-8:14 p.m. (Moon into Aquarius)
GMT (Greenwich Mean Time):
May 19 at 15:48 through May 20 at 22:33 (Moon into Scorpio)
May 23: 7:27-8:23 (Moon into Sagittarius)
May 25: 14:46-15:35 (Moon into Capricorn)
May 27: 20:01-20:44 (Moon into Aquarius)
May 29 at 14:19 through May 30 at 0:32 (Moon into Pisces)
June 1: 2:54-4:28 (Moon into Aries)
June 2 at 22:03 through June 3 at 5:53 (Moon into Taurus)
June 5: 8:08-8:35 (Moon into Gemini)
June 7: 12:15-12:40 (Moon into Cancer)
June 9: 19:05-19:28 (Moon into Leo)
June 11 at 19:16 through June 12 at 5:38 (Moon into Virgo)
June 14: 17:53-18:11 (Moon into Libra)
June 17: 6:04-6:37 (Moon into Scorpio)
June 19: 16:18-16:31 (Moon into Sagittarius)
June 21: 22:57-23:08 (Moon into Capricorn)
June 24: 3:05-3:14 (Moon into Aquarius)
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