New Moon in TAURUS
19.05.2023
This Friday’s New Moon in Taurus is in the nakshatra of “Krittika”, whose meaning stems from the same root word of Critic. This is a sharp nakshatra, it’s element is fire and it is prominent in chefs, knife experts or those who need to be cutting with their words.
I will admit it’s my birthday on Sunday and so my sun falls into this Nakshatra. Luckily, i can count Cameron Diaz amongst other krittika celebrities, but the nature of krittika is not so friendly. It’s a sharp tongued one that does not mince words.
So honesty is the name of this New Moon. What’s more, Mars will oppose truth seeker Pluto on Sunday, meaning unspoken feelings can bubble up to the surface.
If you follow other western astrologers i’m sure they’ll all be waxing lyrical about how wonderful this New Moon is given its in the sign of Taurus. Unfortunately that’s when vedic astrology comes in to unveil the mystery of why some moments in time feel uncomfortable. Nakshatras hold the details.
Between now and May 29th we will do best if we have a challenging task at hand that requires mental focus and a sharp mind. Watch out for being too harsh or abrasive with words and (this will sound ridiculous) but get into the kitchen!! Krittika rules knives and cooking.
Healing wise this is a transformative time with lots of honesty and breakthroughs. Satisfy Pluto’s desire for truth now so that when June comes you can revel in the joyful transit of Mars in Leo.
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All my love, Hedy
THE LIGHTER STUFF
The good news is that Mercury is very active, so people are willing to listen, talk and cooperate. This is a time to be generous with time and thought. Many people are opening up this month to more socialising, learning and co-creating. It’s time to come out of hermit mode and let others lift our spirits. Mercury will remind us all summer that we are never alone. So call a friend!
A NEW MOON PLAYLIST
HOROSCOPES
ARIESJupiter has just entered your wealth sector for the first time since 2011. Keep in mind this transit is about managing your finances and honing your approach to wealth, rather than necessarily making more! As the sector of security, this Jupiter transit also extends to your sense of self so you should feel robust and deeply connected to your values. You also have Mars shifting gears on May 21st to occupy your house of joy, creativity and children. It’s a wonderful time to cherish those you love most and celebrate before mid July when Mars asks you to return to structure and work for a while.
TAURUSMars and Venus will be travelling through the base of your horoscope almost all summer long dear Taurus. This is a creative, albeit restless time for you as Uranus and Jupiter clash horns in your sign of the bull. Know that you can expect somewhat frenetic energy this summer but if you can channel the chaos productively, you’ll come out the other side feeling empowered. Mars will also be glancing at your family life, which means needy relatives may demand extra attention, or that could be where your emotional rewards lie! Getting into the body through sports or sex and doubling down on your spiritual practice is a priority now.
GEMINIThe next few months are excellent for expanding your mind and philosophising dear Gemini. Your intellectual sign needs mental nourishment so make time for socialising with others who interest and challenge you. Allow yourself to detour and get out of your comfort zone by saying yes to new opportunities for travel even if it means staying local. For the Gemini writers, from May 21st until July 10th you have the gift of Mars in your communication sector, bringing fresh inspiration for whatever you want to create.
CANCERWhat motivates you Cancer? Mostly Love, and now Mars is gifting your sign an extra dose of courage. If you’ve lost sight of why you are pursuing certain goals, Mars will help you reconnect to your values throughout the month of June. You are stronger than usual in the coming months thanks to Mars in your security sector that will temporarily focus your mind on material matters for a change. Jupiter all year long will expand your social circle allowing you to connect with likeminded souls, allow your radiance to shine through and use it to draw in the opportunities you desire most.
LEOMars graces your sign from May 21st until July 10th, which means your creative fire will be ablaze. How will you use this time? It only comes around every two years so channel this powerful energy wisely. It’s a joyful, sexual transit that allows you to put others on the backburner for a while and prioritise your own unique desires. Watch out for any impatience and stay focussed on the task at hand. Jupiter and Uranus are pushing you to innovate and dream higher in your career sector so it is a driven period for you that promises to deliver if you know what you want.
VIRGOAs the planets sail through the top of your chart all summer, this is a time for you to be visible and not play small. Your intellectual, career and community sectors are all lit up, so use your voice and engage with the outer world. Come August when the planets will nest in your twelfth house of rest and privacy, you can choose to retreat into hermit mode. Until then, enjoy this gregarious period that promises to satisfy your intellectual sign with interesting minds.
LIBRAThroughout the summer Venus and Mars will be moving through your career and community sectors, so it’s a busy time of socialising, however Saturn wants to ensure that there is a purpose involved. It will become clear who you can trust as the truly worthwhile friendships make themselves known. Romantic interests and close relationships will require more attention than usual, as Jupiter in your 8th house of intimacy until 2024 is expanding the depth of your partnerships. This cycle can push you to do more inner work through the reflection of another.
SCORPIOJupiter has entered your relationship zone for the first time since 2011, which means that until next spring, all your closest partnerships are receiving a subtle boost of faith and support. However Mars in Leo until July 10th is focussing all of your conscious efforts on work and career, so use this dynamic energy to power forward on important goals. The crossover between July and August is a time to balance the desire for achievement with a more philosophical approach while your 9th house of travel and learning is activated during Cancer season.
SAGITTARIUSThis next year is about finding the teacher in your daily environment. Jupiter in your work zone means you will have more responsibilities and the pace will accelerate in your daily life, however so will the uplifting energy that Jupiter brings with it. The summer is deeper for your sign than for others, as Gemini season begins in your 8th house of sex and intimacy, asking you to become vulnerable. Meanwhile Mars in your 9th house of learning until July 10th promises some breakthroughs in your spiritual journey.
CAPRICORNThe summer gets off to a slow start for you as Mars in your 8th house of vulnerability and transformation is a deeply personal transit that will last until July 10th. If you are coupled up, this can take your union to a more profound level if you’re willing to do the work together. For singles, this is about re-committing to your personal truth. Leo season will then bring relief as Mars shimmies into your house of travel, exploration and learning. It’s a time for following your curiosity and pursuing fun thanks to Jupiter in your heart-centered 5th house.
AQUARIUSJupiter, the planet of faith, support and optimism is sitting at the base of your chart boosting your family relationships and home life until spring 2024. This is a solid, stabilising influence that can hold you down if you need to manage any other obstacles coming your way due to Saturn in your sign. Summer will bring you some levity as the planets align in your houses of intimacy, passion and relationships that will peak with a full moon on June 4th in your social sector. While Mars is in your relationship zone until July 10th, don’t let conflict or dissatisfaction get the better of you, simply pull your focus back to self and let this Martian wave pass.
PISCESSaturn and Jupiter are cooperating to help make your creative ideas material reality dear Pisces. While Jupiter is in your writing sector until spring 2024, remember that artists need time off to find inspiration. Use the summer’s slower pace to stay inside your comfort zone of close friends and family so you can allow your mind to wander. By mid June, Uranus and Mars will be stirring up restless energy within you so channel it through art, socialising and conscious exploration that may improve your productivity.