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MAY
2005 by Bob Mulligan
Last month, the world was locked in change as the
pope passed away, as did Terry Shaivo. I lost two
close friends during this same time-period, Susan
Lee Freeman and Pablo (David Dixon). Last month was
the perfect time for us all to come to terms with
the impermanence of life, and to confront the truly
important facts of existence. Just as April was a
time to bury the past, May is the season for a new
planting, a new beginning.
Astronomically,
May this year is sandwiched between April (with two
eclipses) and June (with Jupiter going direct). In
one sense, this is a time to take it easy; from a
different perspective, we are prompted to take up
a series of unresolved issues. However, now we are
truly marching to a different drummer. No matter whether
you are passive or active, May manifests decisions
put in motion back in January and February. The New
Moon is on the 8th at 4:47AM EDT, and the Full Moon
is on the 23rd at 4:19pm EDT.
From
the 1st to the 8th we are in the last quarter moon
working like the dickens to remove obstacles that
block our progress. We all struggle to get used to
being more self- reliant as groups and partnerships
are changing.
From
the 8th to the 16th we are creating and initiating
on our own more than usual. However, we are less impulsive
than in other initiating cycles. Our security urge,
as well as our difficulty in keeping focused, keeps
us in a more cautious and measured mood as we move
forward.
From
the 16th to the 23rd we are bringing everything to
fruition that we have worked on recently. We experience
some inner conflict over objectives and procedures.
Is it possible to obtain our hearts desire without
risk? Here we make compromises.
From
the 23rd to the 31st we are drifting. What was left
undone entering the last week of the month will stay
incomplete for a while. Postpone strategic decisions
unless they speak directly to your lifetime mission.
1st
Sunday We are easily confused. It may take a few
days to make sense of our new feelings. Focus on gaining
some emotional integration and today has been well
spent.
2nd
Monday Mercury Semi-square Mars, Sun Contra-parallel
Neptune We are prompted to act but it is easy to
feel that our lives are being controlled by someone
or something else. This is a great day to take stock
of what we really need to be doing and stay focused
on our basic responsibilities.
3rd
Tuesday Venus Sextile Saturn, Mercury Sextile
Neptune. Our immediate needs and desires are under
scrutiny. Be consistent and others can and will help.
4th
Wednesday Communicating important ideas are difficult
but essential right now. Learn the art of extracting
the very best from others in your life.
5th
Thursday Venus Quincunx Pluto Adjustments in
our goals prompt us to act in new ways today. Some
underlying values are pulling you in different directions.
Be willing to help others and stay open to change.
6th
Friday Venus Sesquiquadrate Jupiter, Mercury Conjunct
North Node of the Moon We are prone to make sudden
decisions now; we may extend a visit, or postpone
an expensive purchase which has been giving us sticker
shock. If we are reasonably disciplined, today is
very comfortable.
7th
Saturday Mercury Square Saturn, Jupiter quincunx
Uranus, Sun Square Neptune It is time to discriminate
between the needs of the moment and the long term
good for your life. You can see more than can be done
now. Focus on the most important things.
8th
- Sunday New Moon at 17 Taurus at 4:47 AM EDT, Mercury
Trine Pluto It is time to plan for the future. We
can accomplish much with a little extra effort today.
9th
Monday Mercury Semi-square Uranus, Venus enters
Gemini Take a new approach to old difficulties today
and you can achieve much quickly. Talk to your neighbors
and friends. It is possible to reach a new agreement
now.
10th
Tuesday Travel, talking, and listening to music
are all part of today. Focusing on a few things makes
this a productive day. It is a struggle as we are
pulled in several directions.
11th
Wednesday Mercury Contra-parallel Uranus, Mars
Sesquiquadrate Saturn Be specific and you can accomplish
a lot. Take notes. New ideas emerge everywhere.
12th
Thursday Mercury enters Taurus Thought slows
down and we focus on communicating our ideas carefully.
Be willing to listen.
13th
Friday Sun Sextile Saturn, Mercury Contra-parallel
Mars Its Friday the 13th. Take things slow and
be cautious with making commitments. Do you really
want the things you have been working so hard to acquire?
Be willing to examine your own motives before proceeding.
14th
Saturday Mars Quincunx Jupiter, Sun Quincunx Pluto
We can get swept up into things too big to get any
real closure on. Be pleasant and expect delays.
15th
Sunday Sun Sesquiquadrate Jupiter, Mars Conjunct
Uranus, Venus Parallel Saturn Everyone seems to
be of two minds; our carefree attitudes are at war
with the conservative part of ourselves.
16th
Monday Venus Semi-square Saturn Either we discipline
our own habits or we meet resistance in the world.
We are presented with choices that challenge our basic
sense of our real needs.
17th
Tuesday Mercury Sesquiquadrate Pluto, Venus Trine
Jupiter, Mercury Quincunx Jupiter, Mercury Semi-sextile
Venus - Timing is the key to making today work favorably
for you. Relationships work out favorably. Make sure
people important to you have enough information and
good decisions are made automatically.
18th
Wednesday Mercury Sextile Uranus, Venus Square
Uranus - Old projects get recycled today. Nervous
energy can waste your time. Decide what to do and
stick to your routine.
19th
Thursday - Mars Parallel Uranus, Neptune turns retrograde
- Just when you think you have it all figured out,
new information changes your approach. Be willing
to move with abruptly changing circumstances.
20th
Friday Mercury Sextile Mars, the Sun enters Gemini
Completing tasks and then refocusing energy is the
best plan. Be willing to tell others the truth and
to put extra energy into your tasks.
21st
Saturday Mercury Contra-parallel Pluto - At every
level, finding out what is truly important is the
mission for today. Our values are up for discussion;
be willing to address primary motives and aims.
22nd
Sunday Mercury Contra-parallel Neptune, Mercury
Square Neptune, Venus Square Mars Possibilities
abound and our imagination takes flight. It is with
great difficulty that we limit our exposure today.
There is romantic energy in the air but this doesnt
necessarily make for a pleasant evening.
23rd
Monday Full Moon at 2 Sagittarius at 4:18 PM EDT,
Pluto Quincunx Pluto It is best to be satisfied
with short term gains, then take time for a rest.
Take time to meditate at the moment of the Full Moon.
24th
- Tuesday Venus Trine Neptune This is a really
creative day. Music, art, and conversation have an
added boost to bring harmony to every situation.
25th
Wednesday Mercury Quincunx Pluto then Sextile
Saturn, Mars Semi-sextile Neptune, Mercury Sesquiquadrate
Jupiter Too much information makes today difficult
to digest. Take notes as ideas are in the air and
snatching a few can make for a pleasant journey to
your next destination.
26th
Thursday Our inclinations are to play it safe.
We keep getting information about possible ways to
change our habits. Take note, some good ideas are
floating around now.
27th
Friday We reach the limits of what can be done
with our jobs and our families. Connecting is harder
than usual and we are apt to try something new just
for the heck of it. Be patient. Things get better.
28th
Saturday Sun Parallel Saturn, Mercury enters Gemini
- As we slow down, new ideas emerge. Fear and nervousness
can evaporate if you can overcome worry. Slow progress
toward a new life is within our grasp now.
29th
Sunday Venus Opposite Pluto then Semi-sextile
Saturn Limiting our vision allows us to accomplish
much. Disappointments are only momentary. Stay on
the straight path and life improves quickly.
30th
Monday Sun Trine Jupiter, Sun Semi-square Saturn
- It is a good day for taking things easy. Relax and
strengthen your grasp of your long-range mission in
life. This can be fun and exciting if you are able
to relax.
31st
Tuesday Mercury Parallel Saturn, Sun Square Uranus
We are on an emotional rollercoaster today. Be willing
to take in a detour on the way to your new destination.
We are confronted with continuous changes all day.
Openness and discipline are good companions.
Bob
Mulligan is available for personal appointments, astrology
classes, and astrological material. Call him at 239-261-2840
or e-mail him at bobmulliga@aol.com
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