A mixed bag this week as the Moon will be very busy.
I am reminded this week of something author Margaret Renkl says in her book The Comfort of Crows:
“The world will always be beautiful to those who look for beauty.”
I hope you are currently intoxicated by beauty. I hope you are softening. I hope you are falling in love with where you are.
**All times are PACIFIC TIME
**Note on VOID OF COURSE Moon (VOC) periods**
The VOC period begins when the Moon makes the last major aspect to another planet while in the Zodiac sign it is currently in and ends when the transit Moon enters the next sign.
Void moons are good for quiet solo work. Focus on planning, organizing and tying up loose ends. Don’t launch anything. If you want eyeballs on your work you will avoid sharing during a Void Moon. Don’t sign contracts, don’t hold meetings and don’t make big purchases. If you want to be remembered you will also schedule auditions, interviews and dates for times when the Moon is not void-of-course.
TIP: Mark these VOC periods down in your daily planner and/or highlight these hours in your digital calendar.
Monday 6 May
A LONG VOC MOON. Starts 5 May at 10:57pm and ends at 2:42pm today (6 May).
Moon enters Taurus
The Moon is exalted. Sit with flowers. Sit under a blossoming tree. Let the Sun kiss your face. Adorn yourself. A delicate gold necklace will do…invite the grace of Venus. Eat something delicious.
The Moon is Dark. A Crone Moon.
This is a powerful time for divination. Pull cards, throw bones or sticks. Read tea leaves. Look for signs in the clouds.
A good question for this Dark Moon…
Please show me an image of myself at present.
If you work with the Rider-Waite-Smith or Marseilles decks use only the Trumps for this reading.
Your self-image is ever changing. The reason for this is that you are subject to transformation in tandem with those whom you are connected to by birth, choice or environment... Buddhism teaches that the self primarily exists because of external factors. So with this in mind, sit in reflection of what your cards (or other divination tools) reveal about your primary influences at this time. *See below for suggested Buddhist texts
If you share your home with Obsidian - a wonderful gem ally for the Dark Moon phase - sit with Obsidian before pulling cards.
Obsidian has the ability to absorb negative energy and bring clarity.
Moon square Pluto
This square inevitably brings up issues about how your needs are not being met. This is because Aquarius energy can come across as detached so you may feel someone’s attitude or approach is “cold” or detached and you probably require more of their attention.
Tuesday 7 May
New Moon in Taurus
Read my post on this lunation here.
Wednesday 8 May
VOC 2:55pm-4:20pm
Moon conjunct Uranus
Moon conjunct Jupiter
Moon conjunct Algol
Moon sextile Neptune
Moon enters Gemini 4:20 pm and trines Pluto
The Moon is very busy today. The word “radical” comes from the word “radix” for root. If a problem arises today or has been ongoing (since Uranus is a slow moving planet) you may want to focus on getting to the root of the issue. It may be that a crisis related to your Taurus house develops and you have to own up to the role you have played in this crisis. This crisis will also revolve around general Taurean concerns of appreciation/value (do you appreciate me?) and/or money and/or sex. A Taurean “crisis” would look like getting fired and facing unemployment, the end of a relationship due to money/lack of security or an extramarital affair.
The Moon sextile Neptune blesses us with self-compassion and empathy today.
When the Moon enters Gemini put your thinking cap on, gather more information and talk about next steps.
Thursday 9 May
VOC 6:48pm-8:13pm
Moon square Saturn
Another day where you will want to break free from someone or some situation (work, relationship).
Friday 10 May
Moon sextile Mercury
Moon sextile Neptune
A friendly, vibrant day. People will be more open and friendly but also quite direct and straightforward! An excellent day for writing and putting ideas down on paper. (It’s a “brain dump” day!)
Moon enters Cancer at 8:13pm and you may want to stay home and cuddle with your partner on the couch or share a home cooked meal with your family.
Saturday 11 May
Moon squares Mars
Emotional tension and possible discord at home because you want to do one thing and your partner/friend/child wants to do something else. Careful with your words today.
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Recommended reading:
Nisargadatta Maharaj, I Am That
Robert Wright, Why Buddhism is True
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