May 2017
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May has two powerful lunations: the Scorpio Full Moon which marks Wesak and the Gemini New Moon later in the month which is a potent supermoon.
Venus does not leave the retrograde loop until May 19 and the Full Moon in Scorpio on May 11 has the Sun in Venus ruled Taurus, continuing the emphasis on VALUES that has been a major theme of the last few months.
Mercury stations direct conjunct Uranus on May 4 and the New Moon / supermoon on May 26 falls in Mercury ruled Gemini, challenging us around our thinking, thought patterns and communications.
Blessings
Christine Rothwell
0438 730 133
Email: christinerothwell@outlook.com
Website: www.christine-rothwell.com
Contents
May begins with Mercury, Jupiter, Saturn and Pluto retrograde.
All the dates below are for Australian Eastern Time.
Venus finally leaves the retrograde loop on May 19 after having moved direct on April 15. During Her retrograde phase Venus called on us to reflect on whether who and what we find closest to us is a true reflection of our values. In effect we were being challenged to develop more objectivity and consciousness about our CORE VALUES as reflected through our relationships and involvements with lovers, partners, friends and associates. Involvements where you do not feel valued and heard may have come into focus for RE-EVALUATION.
The time after Venus moves direct and re-covers the degrees of the zodiac that She has moved backwards over – April 15 to May 19 – is the time to take action regards this RE-EVALUATION.
Mercury moves direct on May 4 when it turns direct at close to 24 degrees of Aries, conjuncting Uranus. This will amplify the often chaotic energy that is associated with Mercury’s changes of direction. This conjunction can also be impulsive but brilliant; flashes of insight be experienced as AH HA! type moments, but don’t rush to act on them too quickly. This energy is not at all grounded so make sure you centre and ground yourself and see how realistic the insight actually is in the cold light of day.
Key dates & degrees in the Mercury retrograde cycle
Remember, Mercury retrograde always provides us with the opportunity to free our thinking from habitual ruts and develop a more conscious set of mental attitudes and beliefs. Concerns may have arisen early in the retrograde phase but new insights may have emerged around the time the new cycle began [April 20]. Sit with your insights until after May 4 when Mercury goes direct. The next few weeks are the time to express your insights and put new plans into action.
The Full Moon of May 11 falls at 20 degrees of Scorpio and marks the annual Festival of the Buddha, known as WESAK. It honors both the physical birth of the Buddha and his spiritual birth or enlightenment. Wesak is the time when the Buddha returns to remind us of the possibility of awakening and enlightenment. It is a time to refocus on our spiritual lives and look at what needs to be released so we can become more compassionate and awakened. The days either side of Wesak are potent times for inner work, reflection, meditation and letting go.
The Full Moon in Scorpio is always asking us to face emotional blocks to intimacy and sharing in both our personal relationships and on a global level. The Scorpio Moon is emotionally intense and fearful of rejection and can prefer solitude to risking the pain of intimacy and possible loss. This conflict can lead to times of deep grief and loneliness, whether we are in a relationship or not.
The Full Moon is trine to Neptune and sextile to Pluto, both harmonious aspects that powerfully support awakening more compassion [Neptune] and facing our shadow in a potentially transformative way [Pluto].
Venus does not leave the retrograde loop until May 19 and the Full Moon in Scorpio on May 11 has the Sun in Venus ruled Taurus, continuing the emphasis on VALUES that has been a major theme of the last few months.
Mercury stations direct conjunct Uranus on May 4 and the New Moon / supermoon on May 26 falls in Mercury ruled Gemini, challenging us around our thinking, thought patterns and communications.
Blessings
Christine Rothwell
0438 730 133
Email: christinerothwell@outlook.com
Website: www.christine-rothwell.com
Contents
- May Overview
- Consultations and Gift Certificates
- 2017 Astrology Classes
May begins with Mercury, Jupiter, Saturn and Pluto retrograde.
All the dates below are for Australian Eastern Time.
- May 4: Mercury direct
- May 11: Full Moon in Scorpio
- May 16: Mercury to Taurus
- May 17: Jupiter quincunx Neptune
- May 19: Saturn trine Pluto
- May 19: Venus leaves the retrograde ‘loop’ or ‘shadow’
- May 21: Sun to Gemini
- May 26: New Moon in Gemini
Venus finally leaves the retrograde loop on May 19 after having moved direct on April 15. During Her retrograde phase Venus called on us to reflect on whether who and what we find closest to us is a true reflection of our values. In effect we were being challenged to develop more objectivity and consciousness about our CORE VALUES as reflected through our relationships and involvements with lovers, partners, friends and associates. Involvements where you do not feel valued and heard may have come into focus for RE-EVALUATION.
The time after Venus moves direct and re-covers the degrees of the zodiac that She has moved backwards over – April 15 to May 19 – is the time to take action regards this RE-EVALUATION.
Mercury moves direct on May 4 when it turns direct at close to 24 degrees of Aries, conjuncting Uranus. This will amplify the often chaotic energy that is associated with Mercury’s changes of direction. This conjunction can also be impulsive but brilliant; flashes of insight be experienced as AH HA! type moments, but don’t rush to act on them too quickly. This energy is not at all grounded so make sure you centre and ground yourself and see how realistic the insight actually is in the cold light of day.
Key dates & degrees in the Mercury retrograde cycle
- Exact dates: retrograde from April 10 to May 4.
- Sensitive degrees: 24 Aries to 4 Taurus
- Full time of influence: March 27 to May 22
- Time to act on new ideas / beliefs: May 4 to 22.
Remember, Mercury retrograde always provides us with the opportunity to free our thinking from habitual ruts and develop a more conscious set of mental attitudes and beliefs. Concerns may have arisen early in the retrograde phase but new insights may have emerged around the time the new cycle began [April 20]. Sit with your insights until after May 4 when Mercury goes direct. The next few weeks are the time to express your insights and put new plans into action.
The Full Moon of May 11 falls at 20 degrees of Scorpio and marks the annual Festival of the Buddha, known as WESAK. It honors both the physical birth of the Buddha and his spiritual birth or enlightenment. Wesak is the time when the Buddha returns to remind us of the possibility of awakening and enlightenment. It is a time to refocus on our spiritual lives and look at what needs to be released so we can become more compassionate and awakened. The days either side of Wesak are potent times for inner work, reflection, meditation and letting go.
The Full Moon in Scorpio is always asking us to face emotional blocks to intimacy and sharing in both our personal relationships and on a global level. The Scorpio Moon is emotionally intense and fearful of rejection and can prefer solitude to risking the pain of intimacy and possible loss. This conflict can lead to times of deep grief and loneliness, whether we are in a relationship or not.
The Full Moon is trine to Neptune and sextile to Pluto, both harmonious aspects that powerfully support awakening more compassion [Neptune] and facing our shadow in a potentially transformative way [Pluto].
Saturn trines Uranus for the second of three exact ‘hits’ on May 19. The dates of the three ‘hits’ are:
Its constructive application suggests the potential for responsible [Saturn] application of the New Technology [Uranus] in a way that doesn’t create chaos [Uranus] or stagnation [Saturn] and constructive change [Uranus] of Government, bureaucracy, law and order, financial institutions [Saturn] so they can function more efficiently [Saturn] and reflect the current changes [Uranus] in the world situation.
On a personal level this speaks of the tension between our need for stability and change as well as the need for changing outmoded structures that exist in our lives. It is a call for
The New Moon that falls at close to 5 Gemini on May 26th is a SUPERMOON and is the closest New Moon to Earth we will see this year. The April, May, June and July New Moons are all supermoons; lunations that fall when the Moon is at its closest point to Earth in its elliptical orbit. They are associated with dramatic weather patterns, sometimes even earthquakes. On an energetic level they can amplify our physical, emotional and mental states even more than a typical lunation [new or full moon].
- December 25 2016
- May 19 2017
- November 11 2017.
Its constructive application suggests the potential for responsible [Saturn] application of the New Technology [Uranus] in a way that doesn’t create chaos [Uranus] or stagnation [Saturn] and constructive change [Uranus] of Government, bureaucracy, law and order, financial institutions [Saturn] so they can function more efficiently [Saturn] and reflect the current changes [Uranus] in the world situation.
On a personal level this speaks of the tension between our need for stability and change as well as the need for changing outmoded structures that exist in our lives. It is a call for
- Responsible change that is grounded and approached in a disciplined and pragmatic manner.
- Awakening to new forms and ways of doing things.
The New Moon that falls at close to 5 Gemini on May 26th is a SUPERMOON and is the closest New Moon to Earth we will see this year. The April, May, June and July New Moons are all supermoons; lunations that fall when the Moon is at its closest point to Earth in its elliptical orbit. They are associated with dramatic weather patterns, sometimes even earthquakes. On an energetic level they can amplify our physical, emotional and mental states even more than a typical lunation [new or full moon].
Thanks to www.UniversalLifeTools.com for the graphic.
The Gemini New Moon usually suggests a busy time when our curiosity may be stimulated. It can create a more sociable and extroverted atmosphere where we may feel inclined to explore something new or just break out of our routine.
This New Moon is conjunct the asteroid Ceres and opposite to the Black Moon Lilith. Both Ceres and the Black Moon are manifestations of the Goddess and work through the Law of Cycles. They indicate the potential for fertility and renewal if we can sacrifice – or make sacred – whatever keeps us trapped in limiting and fear based patterns. As this is the New Moon in Gemini and the Black Moon is in Sagittarius it may be limiting patterns around our beliefs [Sag] and our thinking [Gemini] that call for conscious release.
The Black Moon reminds us that our words and thoughts have the power to heal and hurt both our self and others. It could be empowering to meditate on this around the New Moon and to create a ritual to offer up old patterns and open to healing messages from your Higher Self or the Goddess.
The Gemini New Moon usually suggests a busy time when our curiosity may be stimulated. It can create a more sociable and extroverted atmosphere where we may feel inclined to explore something new or just break out of our routine.
This New Moon is conjunct the asteroid Ceres and opposite to the Black Moon Lilith. Both Ceres and the Black Moon are manifestations of the Goddess and work through the Law of Cycles. They indicate the potential for fertility and renewal if we can sacrifice – or make sacred – whatever keeps us trapped in limiting and fear based patterns. As this is the New Moon in Gemini and the Black Moon is in Sagittarius it may be limiting patterns around our beliefs [Sag] and our thinking [Gemini] that call for conscious release.
The Black Moon reminds us that our words and thoughts have the power to heal and hurt both our self and others. It could be empowering to meditate on this around the New Moon and to create a ritual to offer up old patterns and open to healing messages from your Higher Self or the Goddess.
May the Goddess & God Bless You All
Christine
www.christine-rothwell.com
christinerothwell@outlook.com
2017 Astrology Classes
Please contact Christine for more information
First Year/ Beginners’ - Thursday nights beginning March 2
Second Year / Intermediate – Tuesday nights beginning February 7
Advanced Group - one Saturday afternoon a month beginning May 13
Christine offers an in-depth psychological and mythological approach to astrology. These classes are suitable for those individuals who are wishing to learn more about themselves as well as those interested in becoming a professional astrologer.
Classes can be taken on a term by term basis and sound files are provided for any classes you miss.
First Year covers all the basics that you need to begin to understand a birth chart.
Second Year goes deeper into horoscope and looks at predictive techniques.
The Advanced Classes gives you the opportunity to integrate what you have learned through a seminar format that allows exposure to more advanced techniques and psychological perspectives.
Please ring or email for a brochure.
christinerothwell@outlook.com
Or
www.christine-rothwell.com
For more information
Consultations & Gift Certificates
Are available as:
Personal Consultations
Mail readings
Skype Readings
Telephone consultations
All consultations are recorded and will be sent to you via an email link.
Gift Certificates are available for most consultations.
AN INITIAL CONSULTATION explores the soul’s journey as revealed through the personal symbol of the birth chart.
The focus is on the potential inherent in the birth chart and the challenges that need to be embraced in order to realize this potential.
Other readings available include:
In-depth Consultation: Two one hour sound files exploring both the soul’s journey [see above] and the year ahead.
Chart Up-date: The Year Ahead: Explores the year ahead from a psychological perspective.
Understanding Your Child: A wonderful gift for new parents and explores a child’s unique needs, motivations, potentials and challenges.
Relationship Analysis: Helps explain the dynamic between two people to facilitate their understanding of each other and their relationship.
Relocation: Explains how a different location may impact on your psyche. This can be helpful if you are thinking of re-locating and can be included with any of the above consultations.
Christine
www.christine-rothwell.com
christinerothwell@outlook.com
2017 Astrology Classes
Please contact Christine for more information
First Year/ Beginners’ - Thursday nights beginning March 2
Second Year / Intermediate – Tuesday nights beginning February 7
Advanced Group - one Saturday afternoon a month beginning May 13
Christine offers an in-depth psychological and mythological approach to astrology. These classes are suitable for those individuals who are wishing to learn more about themselves as well as those interested in becoming a professional astrologer.
Classes can be taken on a term by term basis and sound files are provided for any classes you miss.
First Year covers all the basics that you need to begin to understand a birth chart.
Second Year goes deeper into horoscope and looks at predictive techniques.
The Advanced Classes gives you the opportunity to integrate what you have learned through a seminar format that allows exposure to more advanced techniques and psychological perspectives.
Please ring or email for a brochure.
christinerothwell@outlook.com
Or
www.christine-rothwell.com
For more information
Consultations & Gift Certificates
Are available as:
Personal Consultations
Mail readings
Skype Readings
Telephone consultations
All consultations are recorded and will be sent to you via an email link.
Gift Certificates are available for most consultations.
AN INITIAL CONSULTATION explores the soul’s journey as revealed through the personal symbol of the birth chart.
The focus is on the potential inherent in the birth chart and the challenges that need to be embraced in order to realize this potential.
Other readings available include:
In-depth Consultation: Two one hour sound files exploring both the soul’s journey [see above] and the year ahead.
Chart Up-date: The Year Ahead: Explores the year ahead from a psychological perspective.
Understanding Your Child: A wonderful gift for new parents and explores a child’s unique needs, motivations, potentials and challenges.
Relationship Analysis: Helps explain the dynamic between two people to facilitate their understanding of each other and their relationship.
Relocation: Explains how a different location may impact on your psyche. This can be helpful if you are thinking of re-locating and can be included with any of the above consultations.