The big news this month is the long awaited Jupiter, Neptune, Chiron conjunction on the 25^th of May.  This aspect allows us to contact and use the magic surrounding our daily lives. These higher vibrational frequencies are becoming more accessible moment by moment as they reach crescendo at the end of May.  To better access the magical energies available to us at this time, you will need to focus on the truth of your reality.  These magical aspects are not license to live in fantasy land.  We must give up unrealistic expectations, own up to our responsibilities and release the past. Remember, mind is the builder; choose worthy thoughts to create a more balanced life.

Mercury will station retrograde on the 6^th and remain in apparent retrograde until the 30^th of May.  Most of this will be spent in the sign of Taurus.  This time puts us more in touch with our subconscious mind; unfortunately, while we are there, we loose a degree clarity.  Ask questions, get clarification, double check and ask again.  While you are more in touch with your subconscious mind, remember to check in with your dreams.  During this time period Taurus’ ruler Venus, will be traveling thru the domain of impetuous Aries.  These two together make an astrological signature that reads, “unless absolutely necessary; make no large purchases.”  Leave your wallet at home.

May 8^th the full moon at 18° 40" Scorpio at 11:02 CDT Pluto’s aspects to the sun and moon will help us identify our true goals and become aware of the fears that are slowing us down.  Use these insights as you strive for the growth this full moon offers.  The Sun’s ongoing earth trine to Saturn gives us a firm foundation while developing our plans.  The Sun and Moon square the stellium in Aquarius which opens a door to a new way of being.  The world is changing; we are moving into a quantum universe.  This is your voyage of discovery.  Free yourself from the limitations that restrict your creative expression.  The world is changing and old formulas have reached the limit of there usefulness.  Odd as it sounds, some of the guidelines for successful living remain the same: “to thine own self be true, “be here now, “do no harm” and “stay in an attitude of gratitude.”  The rest can be shelved while you study new ways, ready to be released when you are ready.

On May 13^th at 7:48 pm Mercury appears to move back into Taurus.  Stationing Direct on the 30^th of May.  Mercury will remain in Taurus until he moves into Gemini on June 13.  During Mercury’s forward progress through Taurus we will have a better understanding of where our values lie.

Saturn stations direct at 14° 55" Virgo on May 16^th.  Saturn has been retrograde and causing us to rethink and refine since the beginning of 2009.  After reviewing our life’s situation we have hopefully gained a refined understanding in which to move forward with a feeling of grace and ease.

On May 20^th the Sun moves into Gemini in the evening hours. Now this is a lively communicative time where we are prone to more short trips, and phone calls than usual.  The Sun’s ingress to Gemini comes with a warning label this year as Mercury squares Neptune.  A good use of this energy would be engaging in activities involving the arts, the ocean, mysticism and children.  The hazard is that Mercury square Neptune is a red flag warning us to watch out for conmen thieves and liars.  The 15^th thru the 25^th of May is an excellent time to practice your powers of discernment.  Pay attention and acknowledge that the pang in your stomach or the tingling in your spine is actually your inner wisdom alerting your conscious mind to reassess the situation.  If you feel hurried or pressured, walk away.  A higher application of Mercury square Neptune would be to consciously observe the beauty around you and when safety permits, allow yourself to stay in a meditative awareness of beauty, allowing beauty to infuse your soul.

The New Moon is on May 24th at 8:10 am, 3° 28" Gemini.  This Moon trines by sign to the stellium of Jupiter Neptune and Chiron.  This time in history is an open door that will effect the world.  Set your seeds of thought that inspire positive communication at all levels.  Create a holographic thought form (visualize with intent) yourself, friends, family, co-worker, neighbors, world leaders, who ever comes to mind. Envision people shaking hands, making heart connections, speaking honestly, smiling eye to eye. Make your vision as detailed as possible breathe it in.  Fill in the details.  Be aware that Pluto’s quincunx to this new moon, may blind sights us with new rules.  The good thing about being blind sighted is that we immediately know where to focus our attention.  Mercury retrograde continues to square the Aquarian stellium for the rest of the month.  Take advantage of this rare opportunity to utilities these healing energies; see the vision growing; see healing on the plant; see true wealth and abundance growing in your daily life.  Live your dream.

Neptune stations retrograde giving us another opportunity to internalize our dreams and actively incorporate the subtle energies into our lives.  Make use of this energy awareness through early November.

Chiron stations retrograde on the morning of May 30^th.  Working hand and hand, Chiron focuses our inner healer on generational patters and past events that have hindered our personal development.  Chiron’s retrograde will parallel Neptune’s progress thru the summer and into early fall allowing opportunity to heal even the deepest wounds.

Mercury will station direct on May 30^th at 9:22 pm at 22° 52" minutes of Taurus.  Keep in mind, Taurus’ ruler Venus remains in Aries encouraging impulse acts.  Yet as Mercury travels through Taurus moving away from the square to Neptune, we move into alignment with our truth.  Here’s a clue, pay attention to your words, choose good ones and look for additional insights and gifts in your environment during the second week in June.