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May astrology report from Maya White of
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May 2008
Aries

Aries - (March 20 - April 19) It's time to look at new ways of earning money. Old sources have run their course, but new and exciting transitions are developing. Mars moves into Leo, a fire sign more compatible with your sun sign, Aries. Here the warrior planet opens up your 5th house of creativity and play, inviting you to peruse that dream of marketing your original project. You were SO ready for a change, anyway. This season is about developing your skills and talents, and fulfilling the promises of self determination. A pleasant surprise comes on the 21st when you are recognized for good deeds done long ago.

Taurus

Taurus - (April 20 - May 20) This is an amazing month for you, Taurus, but some things must first transform. Issues around money and self esteem are on fire, and you probably have come to view an old friend in a new light. Keep wonder and beauty at the core of your world, and leave decaying leaves to the world of salamanders. Maintain diligence in your body-mind connection; dwelling on the past right now has a detrimental affect on your physical strength. The powerful New Moon of May 5th in Taurus signals a season of major new beginnings- proceed accordingly. Be open to new acquaintances for the Full Moon - look your best and expect a wonder.

Gemini

Gemini - (May 21 - June 20) Monitor your tendency to see the cup as half empty instead of half full in the first part of this month. Every time your mind flips into 'grim analysis' mode, just take a deep breath, and clear the screen. Instead, get organized and clean up old projects. Maintain a positive frame of mind because friends are in need of your good advice! You do need to maintain clarity, because your ruling planet Mercury moves into retrograde motion on the 26th. Initiating in Gemini, this one is sure to affect you; tend to those nagging computer problems and/or legal issues by the 23rd.

Cancer

Cancer - (June 21 - July 21) At least you know where you stand now, Cancer. Many questions have been answered; unresolved situations - resolved. Issues lingering from as long ago as last November are put to rest. And, yes, you did have some latent aggression which impacted the situation - but it had to be worked out. The moon enters your sign on May 8th, a day that Vedic astrology designates as 'Akshaya Tritiya', one of the most auspicious days of the year. Take heed, because a great benefactor has been patiently waiting for you to adjust your attitude. Ask for guidance, and aim for clarity; both are yours for the bidding.

Leo

Leo - (July 22 - August 22)Mars enters your sign on May 9th, and stays in Leo until early July! The warrior planet of energy and forward motion lends assistance in just the right time and way. What perfect timing; just when you are in need of super hero stamina and strength. The notion of forward motion is critical. You've been working out old stuff for months, now. The Full Moon of May 19th at 29º Scorpio is the perfect time to bury that old thing. With both Neptune and Mercury stationing into retrograde motion on the 26th, it's not exactly a fresh start, but it's your best shot at creating a different point of view.

Virgo

Virgo - (August 23 - September 22) Saturn may not be lauded as a 'giver of gifts', but it does bring on just and earned rewards. You've paid your dues, and now it's time to - keep on working. Yes, there is much to accomplish yet, but why not take advantage of the stellar planetary line-up in earth signs. Jupiter in Capricorn, Saturn in Virgo, and Venus in Taurus until the 24th makes this a season of fertility and flowers. Furthermore, the New Moon in Taurus accentuates your 9th house of travel, wisdom, and higher mind. Yes, it's the perfect month for a trip, and you will be an honored guest at that banquet.

Libra

Libra - (September 23 - October 21)
Libra - (September 23 - October 21) Given careful analysis, which you can perform early in the month, this is an ideal time to refinance a home or other outstanding loan. Best day for a legal commitment is Friday the 16th; if not possible then, be sure to sign before Mercury goes retrograde on the 26th. Other long standing situations can also be successfully resolved now. The jailhouse guard has been preoccupied with the cook lately, and now is your chance to escape. You have been granted use of a big cosmic broom this May, Libra; figure out what needs to be swept away, and get busy.

Scorpio

Scorpio - (October 22 - November 21) The situation appears to be about other people, Scorpio, but it's really about you! Like actors in a cosmic script, they will entice, swoon, and make light of what is really a serious situation. That which looks fine on the 18th will be subject to a more realistic view on the 19th. Remember, spring gives us two Full Moons in your sign - at the first and last degrees of Scorpio! There are rewards, but also an accounting. This is really a turning point, Scorpio. You are gaining in strength like a Jedi knight, but choose your battles carefully. But, don't expect a free lunch. Save your appetite for the banquet which arrives in autumn.

Sagittarius

Sagittarius - (November 22- December 20) Are you earning money, Sag? With Jupiter traveling through your 2nd house of tangible goods, this is the perfect season. It may be time to explore some new options, though. Take advantage of the positive options which are presented on the 21st. The Full Moon of May 19th culminates in your natal 12th house, a ghostly place of doubt and karma. This will bring up some dear self examination; use this energy to program some positive affirmations into your subconscious instead of indulging in haunting fears. Creativity is heightened this month, Sag. Think inventiveness, and get your best ideas while relaxing at the beach. The best idea can even bring in some income. Review some of your past dreams and missions, for there lay the fertile fields of your future. There is a slight let down on the 8th, when someone you relied on disappoints you. Move through the old stuff quickly, and focus on the positive.

Capricorn

Capricorn - (December 21 - January 19) Freedom comes, although it may take a moment to appreciate the feeling. A get-away weekend of peace and quiet is in order at some point this month. You need time alone to contemplate and generate a new vision before putting your head down and getting back to work. Find the big picture and think about long term goals; the details, really, will flow nicely if you only stand out of the way. This Mercury retrograde period which begins on the 26th is about untangling snarled messes of paper and system malfunctions. Be patient. The moon is in your sign May 22 - the 24th. Remember, Jupiter is traveling through Capricorn now; this is your season of growth and expansion, as well as plain good luck!

Aquarius

Aquarius - (January 20 - February 17) A good poker player keeps a calm face, and a tight hand. This is a good strategy for April, Aquarius. The important thing, however, is that you must be ready to act upon a moment's notice. Someone important takes notice this month, so, even though you are playing it "cool", you must be ready for quick action. Overlook a careless comment made on the 7th - don't waste your energy. Look your best on the 9th. Be prepared for decision making on the 18th - plan on having all the facts in advance, and you'll make the right move.You will be asked to take a stand on some issue this month, Aquarius. Take it on, because the result can bring healing to a long standing dysfunction. It's like a bubble which you need to burst has now surfaced for your attention; if you ignore it this time, it goes back into hiding, but will come back later. (These types of 'bubbles' are usually tougher on their 2nd and 3rd round, too.) And, it may seem as though it is fixing something for somebody else, but, on a deeper level, it's soothing a part of your own soul, and the admission price ultimately buys your liberty. Take action before the 24th - you have little to lose, and everything to gain.

Pisces

Pisces - (February 18 - March 19) You will be asked to take a stand on some issue this month, Aquarius. Take it on, because the result can bring healing to a long standing dysfunction. It's like a bubble which you need to burst has now surfaced for your attention; if you ignore it this time, it goes back into hiding, but will come back later. (These types of 'bubbles' are usually tougher on their 2nd and 3rd round, too.) And, it may seem as though it is fixing something for somebody else, but, on a deeper level, it's soothing a part of your own soul, and the admission price ultimately buys your liberty. Take action before the 24th - you have little to lose, and everything to gain.

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Cosmic Time
Beltane - May 1-5

The natural world awakens. One of the four "cross-squarters" of the solar year, Beltane marks the mid-point between the Spring Equinox and Summer Solstice. We celebrate Beltane with community festivals of renewal, joy and hope. Traditionally observed on May 1 and sometimes referred to as May Day, Beltane is the pagan celebration of spring and the flowering of life. The maypole represents the merging of masculine and feminine, the god and goddess whose union creates life. We dance the maypole and jump the Beltane fire in celebration of the infinite blessings bestowed on our home, our family and our world. Astronomically, Beltane arrives when the Sun reaches 15 degrees Taurus on May 5.

Venus in the Underworld - May 3-July 16

Our sister planet shines as the morning star only a little while longer before making her way into the western sky. If you rise early, you'll notice Venus gradually becoming fainter as she catches up to the Sun, which keeps us from seeing her from Earth. The period when Venus is "invisible" is her descent into the underworld, a shamanic journey through death and rebirth. She'll re-emerge in July as the evening star.

This passage is the mid-point between a pair of transits of Venus in June 2004 and June 2012, when the planet passes visibly across the face of the Sun. This historic alignment coincides with the ending of the Mayan calendar.

Saturn Direct - May 2

Saturn's been moving westward among the stars in "retrograde" motion for several months. Now he reverses and returns to normal or "regular" motion (eastward among the stars).

When the Reality Planet shifts back into direct motion, it's time to move forward. Saturn's retrograde journey began December 19, so we've had more than four months to reconfigure the structures of our lives to better reflect our evolving consciousness. What has changed for you since then? In Virgo, Saturn guides us to tend to the details of life. Projects stalled since mid-December get the green light now.

Taurus New Moon - May 5 - 8:18 AM EDT; 3:18 PM GMT

The Sun and Moon's union in Taurus happens this year on festive Cinco de Mayo, and the heavens respond with a meteor display. At the New Moon we plant seeds that will bloom and bear fruit at a future Full Moon. In Taurus, we focus on the Earth, physical resources and values. Venus, goddess of love and beauty, joins the festivities in her home sign of Taurus, gracing us with abundance.

The Eta Aquarid meteor shower is the first of two showers that occur each year as the Earth passes through dust released by Halley's Comet. The dark sky of the New Moon provides an ideal backdrop for viewing the display. Best visibility is in the pre-dawn hours of May 4, 5 and 6 in the east-southeast sky. Visibility is much better in southern latitudes, with 40 to 50 "shooting stars" per hour. The Eta Aquarids are named after a star in the constellation Aquarius, where the meteors appear to originate. The brotherly love of Aquarius reigns with fire in the sky.

Jupiter Retrograde - May 9-September 7/8

A week after Father Saturn turns direct, Brother Jupiter stations retrograde. He'll pass back through the middle degrees of Capricorn for four months, guiding us to go within to connect with the Inner Teacher. Jupiter affects us personally and globally. Issues and opportunities that surfaced in February, March and April are ripe for renegotiation now. Expansive forces take a breather as energies are reversed. This is a time to complete existing plans and projects rather than expand them or launch new ones. On a personal level, this is an ideal time for introspection and contemplation of the greater issues in life. What is your purpose? What teachings and traditions are important to you now? How do the outer expressions of your life reflect your inner truth? What resources do you need to support your plans? Pay attention to messages in dreams and meditation. Inner guidance will be subtle. Jupiter also has to do with our relationships. Which ones need to be reconsidered, released or reworked?

Scorpio/Taurus Wesak Full Moon - May 19/20 - 7:11 PM PDT May 19; 10:11 PM EDT May 19; 3:11 AM GMT May 20

On April 20, a Full Moon occurs in the first degree of Scorpio. The second Wesak Moon happens 29 days later, in the last degree of Scorpio. Life as we know it could change radically between Point A and Point B. In the relentlessly transformative sign of Scorpio, the Moon's rays dig deep to illuminate what's been held in the subconscious, both individually and collectively. With two Full Moons in Scorpio, this can be a highly emotional time. In Scorpio, death and rebirth are the vehicle of transformation. Tears cascade as we grieve the loss of what has been and make way for the new.

In Tibetan Buddhism, Wesak celebrates the birth, death and enlightenment of the Buddha. Clearly, Tibet will continue to be in the world spotlight as Buddhists and many others around the world celebrate the lunar holy day. In the esoteric teachings rooted in Buddhist and Vedic traditions, Wesak Festival is the second of the three great spring lunar festivals, a focal point for humanity to receive the cosmic energies of enlightenment.

Wesak Meditation

When planets and stars align, energetic portals are created that allow for the transmisison of higher dimensional frequencies to reach the Earth. At Wesak, the buddhic energies of enlightenment are especially accessible to humanity.

Wesak is traditionally a time for planetary servers to gather in meditation, creating a vessel to receive the powerful spiritual energies directed to Earth through the gateway of Shambala. If you'd like to participate, alone or in a group, just reserve this time for ritual, prayer and meditation. Timing is best as the Moon waxes to full this Saturday night, and again on May 19/20. The effects will be magnified many times.

Imagine connecting with the gathering of spiritual masters in a sacred valley high in the Himalayas as the Wesak Full Moon rises to illuminate the hearts and minds of all beings. Focus on receiving the energies of enlightenment in service to the Divine Plan. Allow the incoming cosmic frequencies to infuse your consciousness, moving on the breath to fill all the spaces of your being, all the cells of your body. Sink this energy lower and lower, deep into Mother Earth. You are a cosmic vessel as you radiate this Divine Love throughout all dimensions of time and space.

In Cosmic Time, Allison Rae explores cycles of time, our relationship to the cosmos and what's to come as the evolution of consciousness accelerates on Earth. A gifted natural clairvoyant and passionate teacher, Allison offers individual consultations and training by phone, and workshops, retreats and sacred sites journeys in the Western U.S. Visit her web site for more information. Allison offers individual consultations and training by phone, and workshops, retreats and sacred sites journeys. Visit http://www.StarPriestess.com for more information.

Thought for today:

If you want His answer

by Paramahansa Yogananda

Whether He replies or not,

Keep calling Him---

Ever calling in the chamber

Of continuous prayer.

Whether He comes or not,

Believe He is ever approaching

Nearer to you

With each command of your heart's love.

Whether He answers or not,

Keep entreating Him.

Even if He makes no reply

In the way you expect,

Ever know that in some subtle way

He will respond.

In the darkness of your deepest prayers,

Know that with you He is playing hide and seek.

And in the midst of the dance of life, disease, and death,

If you keep calling Him,

Undepressed by His seeming silence,

You will receive His answer.