Shifting Ground; Grounding the Shift
New Moon at 18 Taurus 02 May 7, 2024 at 8:22pm PDT, 11:22pm EDT May 8, 4:22am BST, 1:22pm AEST
This Taurus New Moon cycle gives us a bit of a breather from the Eclipse and post-eclipse intensity. Not to say "t'ings", as they say in the Caribbean, are not continuing to change rapidly apace.
The thick cluster of planets in the trio of Pisces-Aries-Taurus maintains a focus on *managing a heightened level of sensitivity amidst turbulent seas —Neptune/ Saturn in Pisces;. [We see that Neptune is in the last degree in Pisces, though pulls back retrograde in July before crossing the Aries point just yet. Saturn is teaching us patience, compassion and forgiveness.]
*clarifying our Self-integrity in each moment even as our perceptions change—Mars, Salacia, North Node, Chiron/Mercury in Aries. [In the Kuiper Belt, Salacia lights up all that sparkles and shimmers with delight in Life.]
and *steadying/strengthening our embodiment even as the ground shifts beneath our feet —Venus, SUN/MOON, Uranus, Jupiter in Taurus.
As we let the changing rhythm of Earth and alterations in our Time/Space experience move us in new ways, we dance a new Dance in emerging harmonies that inspire us.
We are all feeling it, are we not? Something brand new is getting ready to 'happen', IS happening. If we are not tuning in, we are likely becoming more uncomfortable, more anxious. Remember that the flip side of anxiety is EXCITEMENT. I like listening to Darrell Anka's channeling of the multidimensional being Bashar, who advises us to 'Follow Your Highest Excitement." [You can find plenty of youtubes with Bashar, also this website]
That excitement ignites where your creative passion expresses itself most fully, the leading edge of consciousness NOW. This meets the energetical criteria of Dragon Head/North Node in Aries, as well as Haumea's gestational urge for new birthing. This Hawai’an named dwarf planet is fully in passionate Scorpio now, tapping deeply erotic inner realms of creative life force. An inspirational flash lights up as the Divine Masculine merges with the Divine Feminine in our soul’s holy womb chakra. Collectively and individually something immensely special is gestating.
Venus entered Taurus for the beginning of May, joining Sun, Moon, Uranus and Jupiter in that earth sign. All of this Taurus grounding energy can be calming and steadying as long as we are not digging our heels in resistance to an inevitable shift into a larger Season of our lives.
Venus is powerful in her own domain until the May 23 Full Moon, when she and Jupiter enter Gemini together! What a glorious Full Moon gift, even if we will not see that brilliant pair while engulfed in the light of the Sun. These two planets conjunct at 29 Taurus and make that sign shift together, crossing what I call the Dandelion cusp. Dandelion is deeply rooted in (Taurus) earth, then sends seedlings on fluffy parachutes to scatter in the wind (Gemini). Let's use the waxing Moon to steady ourselves and take what steps spontaneously arise from deep within the place that Knows. The organic wisdom of our bodies aligns with the call of the Heart and higher mind perception. No need to second-guess such inspiration.
Venus soon joins Uranus, on May 18th, as the Sun and Jupiter also conjunct. That notable April 20 conjunction of Jupiter/Uranus plays out more obviously as this month unfolds. It will not all be comfortable—making it all the more necessary now to take what actions we need to stabilize our situation for any unexpected developments. Mars in Aries prods the impulse to act.
One of the big lessons of Uranus in Taurus has been to reorient our life styles to take into account basic necessities: food, shelter, water, and other essential assets. Jupiter amplifies this realization. It has become increasingly obvious we cannot assume things will go on as they are. Areas around the globe are experiencing extreme, destructive weather events. If you had to leave your home at a moment’s, what would you take with you? The upcoming Full Moon in Gemini, with Venus and Jupiter entering that sign may bring a 'flip of the switch'. Though there are many blessings inherent this cosmic alignment, we still may find that many pieces of our lives may be tossed up into the winds along with the dandelion fluff.
The key planetary feature in Aries is a 21+ degree conjunction of Chiron/Mercury, close to the North Node at 15+. This is our 'leading edge' in the collective consciousness, as referred to above. Mars, now at full strength in its own sign of Aries, will be activating initiatives through the whole Luna cycle. Dwarf planet Salacia, Queen of the Sea, sparkles and shimmers with fresh ideas.
The Sabian Symbol for 22 Aries gives us further context of its meaning:
THE GATE TO THE GARDEN OF ALL FULFILLED DESIRES.
This is a thrilling edge of consciousness to be at! Chiron augurs a paradigm shift from one state of being to another. Because of Mercury's retrograde in April, this is the third Chiron/Mercury conjunction in the last couple of months. We experienced this mental shift of a conjunction also on March 20 and April 19 in earlier degrees.
This Moon cycle gives us the third and final conjunction, calling us to open the gate. How do we do that? Does it just come naturally, instinctively in the Moment of Now? I feel that this this series conjunctions of CHiron/Mercury suggests the opening of new neural pathways, a rewiring of brain and levels of perception. Perhaps from the solar activity and waves of liquid light coming into our solar system, lighting up and informing multiple levels of our energy field. Mars reaches 22 Aries on May 25. Is that when the Gate opens, right around the Full Moon and when Jupiter and Venus enter Gemini and amplify our heart intelligence?
An old Shaker saying comes to mind: Proceed as Way Opens.
This image reminds me of the Gift-Fulfilling Jewel in Buddhism.
I found a resource page in a series which discusses the Four Noble Truths in Buddhism, from which I quote:
"When we stop being intoxicated with ourselves and our creations, we awaken to the truth that we are part of the same single process that everything that comes into being is part of. As we come to rest within that process we experience for the first time what it is to be free from conflict, what it is to be held. And in that moment there is no remaining sense of anything lacking.
This is the experience that we call the Wish-Fulfilling Jewel. Because it transforms what we thought were our desires into what is really our desire, and always has been our hearts' deepest longing, which was to know for ourselves and to understand what it is that is going on here, what we are a part of..." leading to a "deep conviction to honour and cherish life at every level as sacred."
—written by Burgs, founder of The Art of Meditation organization
There are likely many other avenues of consideration for this imagery as well. What opens in your mental field? As the Gemini energy comes into play, we are likely to more curious, more open-minded.
True to the nature of its new sign placement, Pluto, newly retrograde, stands apart in Aquarius overseeing the dynamics. It will come more into play by the Full Moon, harmonizing with the Gemini air energy.
Remember the deep dive I am offering on May 18 during the Pluto master class, Exploring Pluto’s Aquarian Invitation. This will be a rich look at this mysterious and challenging astronomical paradigm-shifter, including an overview of Pluto through the signs. Consider what Pluto’s new phase can mean for you and your Pluto generation. Live presentation will include Q&A. Video will be sent to those registered and made available for purchase as well. Info and registration here
For Lilith Lovers—Take into consideration that the true Black Moon in Libra has been flirting with the South Node for the last several weeks and for many more to come. Deep soul desires are coming through. Our relationship with our spiritual essence is being enhanced.
There is always so much more that can be said. I expect some of that more to be said in a New Moon-oriented video with Honey C. Golden which I hope to share as soon as tomorrow.
Let's ENJOY the grounded sense that this New Moon and three planets in Taurus offer. We can amplify Venus vibes through gratitude and appreciation for Nature's beauty and bounty, for our loved ones— all those big things in life—but also the little, delicate, seemingly insignificant things that we often take for granted or pass by in the busyness of the day. What is that old saying?
STOP AND SMELL THE ROSES!
A look at your astrology can help in navigating these unusual times with more clarity and confidence. I have several openings still available in May before I go on a 2-week journey. My website seems to be having a glitch, so please email me. My rates are quite reasonable.
Soon coming! MERMAID MUSINGS
I will soon start sharing a new periodic series, mainly for contributing subscribers. These are draft writings from the last 20+ years of re-imagining the story of Andromeda and the many constellations associated with it, inspired from my years of living in the Caribbean under those very stars.