May 2-9, 2005

The first week of May, the midpoint of spring, starts with the sun (soul vitality) in the fertility of Taurus and the moon (heart sensitivity) meeting action and wisdom (Mars and Uranus) in the vulnerability of Pisces.

Wednesday midday the moon emerges into the spring energy of Aries, releasing a charge from expansive creativity in love awareness (Jupiter in Libra) on Thursday. Passionate mind is charged with grounding in emotion (Mercury in Aries opposite Saturn in Cancer) Friday as the moon progresses into solid Taurus. Tension between vitality in fertility and dreams in awareness (sun in Taurus square Neptune in Aquarius) breaks Saturday night. Mind is blending with deep power in passion (Mercury trine Pluto in fire signs) just as the moon aligns with the sun for the midspring new moon in Taurus early Sunday morning.

This is a convergence of soul and heart with the power of the earth. In a year when creative expansiveness in love (Jupiter in Libra) is blending with deep feeling in awareness (Neptune in Aquarius), there is an undercurrent of longing for true fulfillment as we reach the peak of manifest flowering. The strong spirit of terrestrial magic will carry us forward to a summer of fruitfulness.