Mercury goes retrograde and New Moon in Taurus

Mercury goes retrograde on May 18, in its own sign of Gemini at 13 Degrees 09 minutes.  Hours prior to the Mercury retrograde, we will have had a new Moon at 26 degrees Taurus 56 minutes at 00:13:12 am.

We have been alerted by the Masters that this year's Wesak Festival will be more intense than usual because of the solar radiation from the Sun and cosmic radiation from outer space, so the combination of new Moon in Taurus in the sign of Wesak, and Mercury going retrograde in its own sign should be significant.

Mercury Retrograde

 

Mercury is the patron planet, or ruler, of Gemini which rules communications such as the written word and contracts, siblings, next-door-neighbors and running around your neighborhood.  The signs affected the most will be the other mutable (flexible, restless) signs of Virgo, Sagittarius and Pisces.  If you are one of these signs, try to slow down to think before you act to avoid hasty agreements that may not work out.

Gemini has good aspects (relationships) with the other air signs of Libra and Aquarius, and with the fire signs of Aries and Leo.  Under the retrograde there could be great social times and creative ideas; but wait until after Mercury goes direct before trying to manifest. The fire sign of Sagittarius is opposite Gemini, and their relationship could be argumentative under this retrograde. The next-door-neighbor signs of Cancer and Taurus are neutral, with Scorpio and Capricorn irritated because of the unreliability of communication.

All of us are cautioned not to sign contracts if at all possible.  If you must sign papers, make sure you make plans to re-read them after Mercury goes direct on June 11. 

New Moon in Taurus

Let's talk about the new Moon in Taurus, which is an impetus for Taurus to begin the activities being thought about for a while.  Scorpio, Leo and Aquarius could experience control issues over finances.  The other earth signs of Virgo and Capricorn have their projects go smoothly, with Cancer and Pisces being given the opportunity to ground projects and have good communications if you will be flexible.  Sagittarius and Libra adjust to a slower pace; Aries and Gemini are neutral - with the new Moon.

However, please remember that with Mercury retrograde, communications are unreliable and expect the unexpected, not a happy place for Taurus.

The Moon travels from Taurus to Gemini at 05:27:01 am, then joins Mercury the next day, May 19 at 13 degrees of Gemini, adding energy the retrograde.  However, the Moon will oppose Saturn from about 8:00 am and 8:50 am Eastern Time, when communication or activity could break down or stop for no reason.

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