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Greetings!
I'm writing to correct a mistake in the May 2009 forecast. I said that Mercury Retrograde begins on May 8, but in fact it starts a day earlier: this Thursday, May 7. The time I gave (1 AM) is correct, as is the date and time I gave for Mercury going direct.
I have included the corrected forecast below and on the It's All Good Astrology website. Please accept my sincere apologies for the error, and for any inconvenience it may cause in your plans.
Sincerely,
-- Benjamin
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Celestial Forecast for May 2009
by Benjamin Bernstein
Whatever your sun sign, this forecast will help you choose how to best use each month's astrological energies! Events are most powerful on the dates listed. However, their influence will be active for at least several days before and after. All dates and times are in the U.S. eastern time zone.
While everyone is affected by these global transits, you will be most powerfully impacted when moving planets activate natal planets and other sensitive points in your birth chart.
VOID-OF-COURSE MOONS. It's best to avoid starting important new projects or making major purchases during these times. "Business as usual" is the best strategy for these periods, which occur when the Moon has made its last major Ptolemaic aspect but has not yet moved into the next sign. Learn more about working with void-of-course Moons here.
5/2, 6:09p - 5/3, 12:37a (Virgo)
5/4, 9:31p - 5/5, 5:52a (Libra)
5/7, 6:01a - 12:48p (Scorpio)
5/9, 2:49p - 9:50p (Sagittarius)
5/12, 1:56a - 9:10a (Capricorn)
5/14, 8:59p - 10:02p (Aquarius)
5/17, 6:40a - 10:18a (Pisces)
5/19, 5:44p - 7:31p (Aries)
5/21, 6:36p - 5/22, 12:41a (Taurus)
5/23, 8:49p - 5/24, 2:34a (Gemini)
5/25, 9:18p - 5/26, 2:58a (Cancer)
5/27, 11:06p - 5/28, 3:45a (Leo)
5/30, 4:19a -
6:18a (Virgo)
THE STORY SO FAR:
Neptune, Chiron and Jupiter form a powerful triple conjunction in late Aquarius
now through January, with Uranus in late Pisces an honorary member of the trio
because of its mutual reception to Neptune and Jupiter. This stunning fusion of
energies creates the opportunity for God's light to pour through with
extraordinary power. As it does, it can bring profound healing to the personal
and societal wounds afflicting humanity. Unfortunately, this energy's intensity
is also driving some who are full of darkness to snap and do crazy, violent
things. (Noticed the unusually high numbers of mass murders lately?) We can each
help these poor souls (and help minimize further mayhem) by inviting in this
light, allowing ourselves to be transformed and uplifted by it, and sending it
back out to the world on the wings of our healing prayers.
I discussed this in my 2009 full-year forecast. To go directly to the part of the article about the triple conjunction, click here.
5/2.
Today's Venus-Pluto square peers deep into our most important
relationships, bringing up from the depths those parts most in need of healing.
Creativity can be supercharged -- even urgent -- under this aspect.
5/5.
The trine between the Taurean Sun and Saturn is a good energy for taking
care of business and getting a solid handle on your responsibilities. It's also
a good time to get any new undertakings started before Mercury goes retrograde
on the 8th!
CORRECTED ENTRY
5/7.
MERCURY GOES RETROGRADE
today at 1 AM (at 2° Gemini) through 5/30 at 9:21 PM (at 23° Taurus). Try to
avoid starting important new projects during this time, and be aware that
travel, communication and technology may experience glitches. However, it's a
great time for reflection and planning, especially in the areas of learning,
communication, money, resources and self-esteem.
5/9.
May's
FULL MOON
brightens the sky at 12:01 AM at 19° Scorpio, a good time to reflect on how
"full-filled" you are with your shared resources, investments, occult practices,
psychological health and committed romantic relationship. With Arean Mars making
a creative biquintile to the Moon, the way is clear for you to receive creative
solutions to any issues and take action on them. This Full Moon's Sabian
Symbol is, "A parrot repeats the conversation he has overheard." This
could be interpreted as the capacity to channel divine information, so relax and
receive!
5/11.
Long-burning energy is a hallmark of Mars-Saturn aspects, including
today's quincunx. You may also feel inspired to make adjustments in your
everyday routines or how you're doing business. Minor tweaks are fine, but
remember that, however inspired you may be, major new projects are best delayed
until Mercury goes direct on the 30th.
5/13.
Mercury moves into Taurus today
through 6/13, helping you focus your mind on money, resources, self-esteem and
being rather than doing.
5/16.
Abundant energy is available today, as the Sun makes three major aspects
within 13 hours: a sextile to Uranus and squares to Jupiter and Chiron. Plan
some extra activities so that you'll have something to do with all the extra
energy you'll be receiving, while still allowing some quiet time to receive
intuitive flashes.
Saturn also goes direct today,
opening the door for new business ventures and accomplishments. (But do wait
until after the 30th when Mercury goes direct....)
Click here for the rest of the May forecast.
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In Closing
Thanks for taking the time to read this, . Your comments are always welcome. May the stars light your way!
Be well,
Benjamin Bernstein & Spiritsong
Holistic Astrologers
It's All Good Astrology
"Hope found here"
828-658-9073 / 800-461-3569 (Benjamin) or 828-777-6688 (Spiritsong)
www.ItsAllGoodAstrology.com
benjamin@ItsAllGoodAstrology.com; mary@SpiritsongOasis.com
Benjamin hosts This Week in Astrology, now in its second year as the #1 astrology podcast on iTunes! Discover how you can make the best use of the current planetary energies while deepening your knowledge of astrology!
"Your reading put me back in the game. You offered
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are!"
- Laura Frisbie, Asheville, NC
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