Full Blue Moon-Mars and Mercury goes Direct May 21 & May 22.

From EarthSky News: In recent years, people have been using the name Blue Moon for the second of two full moons in a single calendar month. An older definition says a Blue Moon is the third of four full moons in a single season. The term "once in a blue Moon" used to mean something rare. Now that the rules for naming Blue Moons include several different possibilities, Blue Moons are pretty common! The next one will be on May 21, 2016, and this Blue Moon - blue in name only - will be near the red planet Mars. This full Blue Moon and the red planet Mars will shine together all night long, from dusk May 21 until dawn May 22. Of course, the Moon will be blue in name only. But red Mars will really be noticeably reddish in color, and the full Moon and Mars are guaranteed to be spectacular to view on this date.

Earth will pass between Mars and the Sun on May 22. Astronomers call that an opposition of Mars, because Mars will be opposite the Sun, rising at sunset. Likewise a full Moon rises at sunset. And that's why Mars is near the Moon on May 21, when the Moon is full and Mars is just one day from opposition. 

 

What does this mean for you?

The full Moon on May 21 is in the signs of Gemini and Sagittarius at 01 degree of each sign. With Mars at the same degree in the sign of Sagittarius this full Moon will be strongly felt. This can be called a full Moon-Mars. These signs are restless, so expect restlessness, with people changing plans and minds. Especially affected will be Gemini who may experience opposition from everybody. Sagittarius is involved in this full Moon-Mars and may be the antagonizer.  Virgo and Pisces experience a day full of changes, with Virgo not being happy and Pisces going along with the flow. Libra and Aquarius can help Gemini, with Leo and Aries helping Sagittarius. If you have your Moon or another planet at 01 degree, you may experience a restless day, too. Mars is the patron planet of Aries, who may be a catalyzer. The areas of the body associated with this full Moon-Mars are the hands, arms & shoulders, lungs, blood, thighs. The area of the body associated with Mars is the head.

Mercury goes direct May 22 at 09:19:36: am ET at 14 degrees of Taurus 20 minutes with Mars opposite the Sun.

Mercury is in the stable sign of Taurus and could settle things down, even though it usually stirs things up going direct. After today's unsettleness, it can be safe to sign documents, make agreements and purchase new electronics. The Moon is still in Sagittarius and is unstable. Early afternoon, someone may cancel or not show up; about 5:30 pm it is very busy, with people in a hurry. About 6:20 pm it seems settled, but everything changes again at 07:06 pm. These are minor, fleeting changes.

Scorpio experiences opposition because of control issues, followed by Leo and Aquarius. Virgo and Capricorn enjoy a smooth day with practical affairs. Cancer and Pisces have the opportunity to cooperate with practical plans. Aries and Gemini are neutral. Libra and Sagittarius have a day of the unexpected and adjust. Taurus may be a little more assertive and verbalize plans. 

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Mother's Day 2016

Dear Me, Mother's day is Sunday, May 8 this year and is always during Taurus time. This year the Sun, retrograde Mercury and Venus are in Taurus, nice indeed. The Moon will be in Gemini, bringing lively conversation and perhaps younger relatives to your event. The Moon and Neptune are in a slightly challenging relationship, so there could be rain, but don't let it deter you. With the Moon in opposition to Saturn there could be spirited conversation between the young and the elders, with a clash of ideas. This is not serious; the younger one could be teasing. The Moon is also in a challenging position with retrograde Mars, meaning one of the men in the group could be grumpy, but this is temporary. There is great harmony amongst the Sun, Mercury, Venus with Jupiter, Neptune and Pluto, all in earth signs. This means practical tasks go well and deep conversations are with respect. The food will be excellent and yummy. This is an especially good day for Taurus, Virgo and Capricorn; along with Cancer and Scorpio. Pisces should have a nice day, too, but may experience challenge to their ideas. Gemini is the catalyzer of conversation. Aries and Leo enjoy interesting conversations, with Sagittarius the person Gemini focuses on. Libra may experience a somewhat different Mother's Day, with Aquarius enjoying sharing knowledge and the company. The planets are pleasing this year, so have a wonderful day. To enjoy your personal Mother's Day forecast, please contact Patty now.       Patty's astrology booklet Meeting of the Minds Through the Signs is published and available. Patty has published her little booklet, Meeting of the Minds Through the Signs, Using Astrological Keywords to Unlock the Power of Communication which is available in paperback or Kindle on Amazon.com for $9.99. This is a short, easy-to-find reference about the astrological sign of the person you want to communicate with. People of some signs are so different from you that you may not be able to communicate with them easily. With this booklet, you can quickly and easily look up which words, and other useful information, to use with people of an astrology sign to get their attention and have a feasible conversation. The only astrology you need know is their sign - and yours, of course. The booklet came about from a conversation with my sister, who was unsuccessfully trying to elicit information from someone. During our conversation, I realized I knew him and advised which verb to use to get his attention. It worked, and this will work for you, too. If you would like a signed copy, please contact Patty via email or 302-378-0579 so you can receive your personalized copy. The cost for your personalized copy is $13.50  sent to the United States; $14.50 to Canada.  Astrology meeting Sunday May 22, 2016 Subject will be of the participant's Solar Return for 2015 and 2016. How your horoscope reveals your life journey.    Contact Patty to reserve your place. Phone 302-378-0579 or via email.   VISIT OUR WEBSITE This is general astrology information. To treat yourself to your  personal astrology, psychic or channeled reading, please contact Patty for your appointment. The latest comment is: awesome, you are cool. Contact Patty now for your accurate, confidential reading.   To read more about her, go to pattytheastrologer.blogspot.com.   May the stars be with  you Patty the Astrologer   302-378-0579  patty@pattytheastrologer.com  Copyright © 2016. All Rights Reserved.