During ancient times, Astronomers/Astrologers, Shamans and the Elders were informed of the Sky and brought their impressions and interpretations to their Community accordingly. It was then, as it is now in the 21st Century ... except now the News Media reaches us within seconds, often instantly with their wordy messages for us. Depending on what news channel, radio station, or internet platform such as Facebook or Tweeter we choose, there are obviously more news to take in than we can understand at times. No? We turn off our 'waves' of information and go within ... and we can still find flowers finally blooming, babies being born, people going to work ... and we remember to smile.

 

Welcome back to the Monthly AstroShamanic Newsletter where we bring the Sky down to Earth in a Swedish and neutral observation. We have to check back into the infamous Grand Cardinal Cross since we have a growing audience of our Newsletter! Thank You! The end of April, 2014 had been heralded as the ultimate conflict of Uranus and Pluto coming together for the fifth meeting, with the addition of Mars Retrograde and Jupiter in Cancer. The Saga continues with their sixth meeting on December 15th, and the last one in March, 2015. If you haven't noticed devastating natural, as well as man-made catastrophes, go back to sleep ... I know of only a few individuals that are not informed of the threats in the world and the wars that continue ...but perhaps they are better off as 'ignorance is bliss'.

 

 

 

During a recent lecture given by me, I suggested that we are seeing shifts in some kind of 'positive' decisions rather than critical, devastating connotations toward one another, and yet another war somewhere in a remote underdeveloped part of the world, or a place of power continues. It doesn't matter where a conflict occurs, but it does matters who decide to intervene. Uranus and Pluto can't wait for another opportunity to shake people's nerves - well they are doing a pretty good number, wouldn't you say? Not all parts of the Masses accept negative results. We are reminded of the psychological impression that a threat is as forceful as an actual assault. Words are powerful ...

 

We are preparing for our next phase of the evolutionary time in our history as Uranus explores his beneficial side of his personality for freedom of speech, or aware of a voice that needs to be heard. New inventions and instant communication with each other, or screening incoming calls so we don't have to be bothered with that somebody. Be nice!  Uranus represents liberation, and more individuals are Jiva-Muktis: an awareness of being liberated when still in a physical body, and knows what to do about it. Arts and Music are growing more demanding in every artist's expression and media method. As always, the unique person that is running down the street naked - when no one is watching of course - owning the freedom of exploration!

 

Depending on your inner state of bliss or confusion, the month of May of 2014 is the continuation of how your year will unfold. The next crucial month of Uranus and Pluto coming together is in December. That means you can plan your life accordingly ... letting go, go out on a limb or play it safe (sounds a bit boring, but it might help!). The impact of what has happened in your life lately will be the clue for your continuing positive and healthy way of living. The signs that are most affected are Aries, Libra, Cancer and Capricorn ... and the other eight Zodiac signs should be included for the fairness of it all! We are in this together.

 

We are going on a Journey to observe the most prominent aspects that the Sky and Earth are forming toward each other for the month of May, 2014 ... so follow along! The 'greatest' aspects can be both beneficial and challenging, and we are reminded that I observe the planetary picture in a Swedish and neutral fashion.

 

We all have a bit of a 'hang-over' from the meeting of Uranus and Pluto and the two eclipses in April. The next Lunar Eclipse occurs on October 8, with the reinforcement of Aries again, to be continued during 2015 and still unraveling with its main message; I'm ready to pick a fight!  The October 23rd Solar Eclipse is the conclusion of the Taurus/Scorpio axis that has brought hidden secrets to the surface since fall of 2012. A break from Eclipses doesn't mean that we can't bathe in the Moon Light during her brilliant appearance or dark phases.

 

My effort to translate the planetary pictures of the Sky at this moment is to make sure we see the two-sided effect that our evolutionary opportunities are presenting to us during a changing and vulnerable time pays off. Our implementation of a healthy life-style, positive thinking, and knowledge of how to maintain our sanity even with the often devastating news, we are having a choice to continue to stay on our spiritual path. Not ignorant, but educated! Here is the reminder of some of the Major Planets affecting us at the moment ... just checking in to make sure that you stay on your positive path of taking care of your health, family, friends and someone in need. We know that Uranus is about revolution, explosion and uncertainty, but more important is the Liberation for those that seek it. Desire for Freedom in many countries is showing through revolution, and the scientific community is moving further and further out in Space - discovering new solar systems ... all good!

 

 

Mercury is in Taurus in the beginning of the month and will travel with the Sun until May 7th. Taurus people will have the benefit of Love, but make sure not to spend too much energy eating in the Gourmet department! The messenger planet lands into his domain of Gemini which can make some become dissolute with their way of talking too much; it will last throughout most of May, so take it easy Gemini! You could always try to write your thoughts down.

Venus stays in Aries most of the month, but she isn't really that happy there, and often becomes bitchy if she doesn't get her way. Many are in need of a vacation and you very well may deserve one ... go for it and enjoy! There is a conflict of Love and War in our personal life when Mars is in Libra (detriment) and Venus is in Aries, (detriment number two) it's a mutual reception and you can pick a fight or have a romantic outcome since Venus and Mars are very cellular planets within us. Venus and Mars both can and will change place at times and get along just fine, but we have to dig deep down and find that Love always wins. 'Follow your Heart'! The myth tells us that eventually the two end up getting married!

Busy Fire planet ... Mars is still in retrograde motion until May 19, so you might have to continue to take those cool-down showers or the brisk walks around the block. On the 19th, Mars starts to move forward, but not all people will notice it until July 21st 2014.  It's the distance and the shadow of the retrograde period that started on March 1, 2014 that makes some Aries (and other Zodiac Signs for that matter), continue to seek revenge, but standing up for a cause as well. For those that seems to have an extra fiery time lately, there is the possibility and constructive way of going to the gym or some Hot Yoga ... sex is always helpful but not always available when we need it the most ... so another walk will do! Aries folks are still in the hotspot for unexpected challenges and changes, let the Uranus God lead the way to independency. Mars stays in Libra until July 26th, 2014, so let's make sure that we do what Aries does best - constructive solutions to problems - thank you!

Jupiter in 15� to 19� in Cancer continues to travel with his shape-shifting personality throughout May, and will speed up his effort to overdo and overspend in people's life that have these sensitive degrees in their astrological chart; Sun, Moon, Ascendant, or anything else that you prefer to work with. Jupiter represents that which is good fortune in our lives, but when he is showing that two-faced-side of his personality, he is causing people to run too fast.

Good old Saturn that rules our bones and foundation is still in Scorpio, in Retrograde motion, and will not move forward until July 21st.  He will stay within 16� to 20� and will continue to rule those that have no voice on their own ... because he is the Government, the Boss and Anybody that you can think about that always tells you what to do! Listen? Na, don't think so !!!

Uranus is in a vulnerable degree to continue to affect the US natal chart - and if he hits your chart within the 14� to 15� in Aries (oh, no - Aries again!), you have some more work to get done! Don't hesitate, but go with your own unusual voice and let it be heard. Radical and eccentric, since Uranus is the God of the Gods - anything goes ...lots to protest about, isn't there?

Neptune continues his journey in his own domain where he is telling us to look to the power of the waters. If Neptune with his clear and practical meditation practice and outcome transits (something in your chart at 7�) ... you can't escape, so trust that your visions and desires become reality. You realize that without meditation, visualization, healing and all that other good stuff that comes with an open

mind of alternative living, you might continue to escape into the world of drugs or alcohol, and denial. Well, that is confusing as Neptune promises that Marijuana is just about to become legal - for medicinal purposes that is ...  so, no, you have to face the music and stay on the right path. Welcome!

Pluto is the planet that we still have to pray unconditionally toward his direction. Ask him please to stay out of harm's way ... he might still not listen. We have to continue trying and we are noticing signs of hope of negotiations rather than the ultimate message of Pluto - death (well, it is happening everywhere lately, sorry to remind you), change (yes, metamorphic levels throughout the Globe), transformation, (for example, the increasing awareness of  transgender being beautifully transformed), corruption, (but that is nothing new), and gas, taxes, which go up and down, up and down ... Pluto is the guy that also promises birth, and cleanses that which has to be destroyed. He teaches us to have faith, and yet his revitalization promises pain and suffering, but we have a sense of relief when the detox is finished!  If you have something in the proximity of 13� of Capricorn, you are still in his path of re-birth ... be safe!

North and South Nodes, now in the sign of Aries/Libra which indicates our opportunities for personal growth and always in an opposition to someone else ... and then Right Back at You! Or opposite again, it depends on the situation. If you have 27� or 28� in either Cancer, Capricorn, or of course Libra and Aries, don't take Karmic or peculiar challenges too personal. Do, however, take time out and allow your own involvement to be clarified. Answers are right in front of you, within, or in the opposite of you! Just look at your Karma!

Chiron continues his desire for Healing and ultimate unconditional compassion for those around you - and for your Self as well. He travels in Pisces in 16� to 17� which will be important degrees until the end of August 2014. Virgo, Gemini and Sagittarius will need to look at alternative ways of healing, because it helps!

 

As Astrologers we have the habit of casting a chart of any type of incident, accident or situation, and the following are my words as soon as the MH370 flight disappeared into thin air on March 8, 2014. Is it a mystery? The chart is cast for 12:41 AM when the plane took off from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It is a very gloomy impression of what happened that day ... I am writing these words when the hundreds of sea and air attempts might have found some part of the debris from the mysterious missing plane. We start the observation with the Ruler of the Ascendant which is Sagittarius and find its ruler, Jupiter in the eight house of separation and death. Jupiter is in opposition to Pluto in the second house, ruler of the eight and the aspect becomes significant in the power of a strong parting. Next we find the Moon in Gemini in a tight orb to the Descendant. This shows that two individuals were involved with the tragic incidents and most likely were terrorist. It was sudden and unexpected and 'shifted' the energy on the plan. There has been the suggestion that a take-over were performed by the pilot (or co-pilot). I don't believe so because of the Moon being close to the 'other' person. We will move our observation to the ninth house of aviation and traveling. The ninth house is not occupied with any planets but we find Mercury in the house of short distance traveling and communication in the third house. Mercury square Saturn in the twelve house which suggest that the plans for this take-over was prepared in secret and that we might never truly find the final answer of the situation occurring after one hour from the takeoff from the airport. We might never know the true answer of the commotion during the flight ... but images from this chart comes with two individuals taking over the plane and were very well capable of this methodical take-over ... Astrology in these situations are speculative, but we are using old traditional astrological rules that still apply in the 21st Century. We have to find Mars, the planet for accident, he is placed in the 11th house, and Retrograde - and in its detriment, with the North Node in Libra. That is a very close call for Groups of People being in a hostile situation ... Thus, the end of the matter, the fourth house, shows 5 degrees Pisces and his own ruler, Neptune in five degrees with both Chiron and the Sun place there as well. The image and fact came very clear early to me in this search that the plane had already sunk deep, deep down in cold water ... Neptune not only rules the Ocean - he is the Sea! Chiron and the Sun together shows deep wounds in many Spirits. We wish the families and friends of the flight 370 much respect and healing!!!

(this writing was published in the March 2014 AstroShamanic Newsletter)

 

 

May 2

Strong day for persistence, and consistence forms of communication. Don't hesitate to speak up to someone in a position of authority. Venus moves into Aries, so if you have that shy bone in you, this is the day for you to speak up!

May 5 - Cinco de Mayo

We celebrate the Mexican-American communities in the US to commemorate the cause of freedom during the first years of the American Civil War. I become an American Citizen on Cinco de Mayo, a prolonged decision on my behalf of living in the States for 28 years (a Saturn return cycle). Integration! Looks like to good day for both communication and expression of love! We have to Love every day that we walk on this wonderful Earth!

May 6 - First Quarter Moon

Start gardening or begin an art project. Enjoy children.

May 7

Scattered day when all matters move in opposite directions, but nothing wrong with that if you know that ... just be ready!

May 9

A promising energy for most people that 'step out of the box' and, allow for the personal growth and discipline to the factors of determination and not procrastination. Take action!

May 10

Don't listen to those that try to tell you what to do today! Tell them what to do instead - that way life is fairer.

May 11 - Mother's Day (in the US)

A busy day with conflicting messages, so please listen to the wishes of your Mother - and Mother Earth. In most traditions, the Mother rules the household and knows where the couch should be placed. The Venus/Mars conflict may cause misunderstanding in the communication department. Get her the flowers, the chocolate, a spa-day, or whatever she has had her eyes on lately... and everybody will be happy campers!

May 12

The disagreement from yesterday (or today) will be understood, forgotten and healing is the ultimate answer. Sweet!

May 14 - Full Moon

The Full Moon in Scorpio (3:16 PM) is strong even if you didn't chose to be a Scorpio in this life-time. Taurus, Aquarius and Leo will feel this cleansing opportunity as well. Can we all participate and become purified and re-born? 'OK,' says the Gods, so, we all will participate in the celebration of the Moon showing us her magnificent opportunities for personal and collective growth. However, the persistent Saturn brushes close to this Full Moon - and we just have to say 'no' again to Saturn because we have to raise our shoulders up straight and continue to walk our path of wholeness! (This Full Moon is closely and intimately connected to the New Moon Eclipse on April 29). So, we will Dance all day long, enjoy the Moon's rhythm, and listen to what she is telling us again!

May 15

Focus on what you actually desire or need to accomplish around this time: stay still, feel, see, smell, or hear your own voice giving your Self the answer you stated. Right ... it's all in the Self, you just have to ask and this is a beneficial day for asking and receiving!

May 18

Trying to swim against the stream will be a challenge, but persistence, compassion and understanding will go far. Afternoon will clarify matters!

May 19

Finally Mars will station Direct, at 9:31PM (EDT) and we will all be safe and sleeping soundly at night without any worries. Lucky Us! See above under Mars for the July 21st delayed reaction by some.  Have you been able to stay calm, or have you been in a situation where you were frustrated or - even angry lately? Mars is the planet that makes our blood pulsate, move through our veins and become flushed in our face. Mars signifies high blood pressure. He also show us how to defend ourselves, hopefully not fighting ...but courage to stand up for our rights, and know that we all are important.

May 20 - Happy Soul's Day to All Gemini !

At 10:59 PM (EDT) all Gemini have the right to talk non-stop for however many hours you wish ... Mercury is in Gemini which can make Neptune or Chiron allow your fun to begin! But, stay in the right lane!

May 21 - Last Quarter Moon

This phase becomes the time when we reflect on what we didn't get to finish ... so we start to go within again!

May 24

Emotions can run high, but midafternoon promises that joint effort for work and constructive expression of feelings will win!

May 26 - Memorial Day (In US)

Moon in Taurus showing beneficial aspect toward love and changes within the structure of relationships.

May 28 - New Moon

Let's continue to dance and enjoy Life just a little bit more. We should be ever so grateful for what we have achieved already and continue to strive for more Peace, Love and ... Happiness! Clarification with unconditional love will be prominent for Gemini, Sagittarius, Pisces and Virgo. The evening continues with Venus moving into her domain of Taurus which means Love is the Answer!

May 29 - Ascension Day

We have to continue to believe in Miracles ... they are still happening ... every day, especially today!

  

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