Monday 4/28 - The week starts off on a positive note as Mercury trines cheerful Jupiter (7:41 AM). Mercury/Jupiter is optimistic, out-going and expansive. Communication is favored and people are receptive and ready to listen. Anything seems possible now and risks are minimalized. This is a good time to do long range planning but save the detail work until later.

There's some tension this morning as the Sun in Taurus squares the Aquarius Moon (8:12 AM). This represents a struggle between practicality and idealism and could present a bit of an ethical challenge.

Tuesday 4/29 - Things may not be what they seem today. Mercury squares Neptune (7:10 AM) and the mood could be dreamy and idyllic or murky and deceptive. It's easy to miscommunicate as we tend to hear what we want to hear right now. Mercury/Neptune can make some people very gullible and bring out the dishonesty in others. At it's best, this aspect is full of faith and understands the unity among all beings. Mercury/Neptune can be very imaginative and inventive.

The powerful Neptune influence is accented by a midday Moon/Neptune conjunction (1:16 PM). Might as well hang it up and devote the day to creativity, meditation and prayer or a little nature worship, out digging in the garden or daydreaming in the great outdoors. Anything involving detail work can get hopelessly muddled under these aspects.

The Moon squares Mercury this afternoon (2:17 PM) and this is when the mistakes, misunderstandings or deceptions occur. Don't believe everything you hear.

Mercury sextile Mars (4:20 PM) is usually great for communication but, given the rest of what's going on today, it's best to channel this into a creative writing project or some other type of self-expression.

The late evening mood is relaxed and contented as the Moon in Aquarius sextiles Venus in Aries (11:25 PM).

Wednesday 4/30 - The Moon enters Pisces at 12:11 AM Wednesday morning.

A feeling of uneasiness, anxiety, even fear, pervades our dreams as the Moon opposes Saturn in the deep hours of the morning (3:15 AM). If you awaken to worries, try running a favorite prayer or mantra through your mind instead of rehearsing and reinforcing your fears.

The mood shifts this morning when Venus enters Taurus (7:43 AM). Venus is more laid back and sensual in Taurus, soothing recent anger and discontent. Taurus, you'll be looking and feeling better while Venus is in your sign (4/30 thru 5/24).

Thursday 5/01 - Happy May Day.

Venus makes a grand trine with Pluto in Capricorn (1:46 AM) and Saturn in Virgo (4:20 PM) today. This is the same grand trine that Mercury and the Sun recently triggered as they passed through the early degrees of Taurus. It is a very focused, determined, even ruthless, energy. Being fixated on a goal isn't necessarily a bad thing, as long as it's for a worthy cause. This can get rather obsessive though.

The afternoon is intense and exciting or possibly nerve-wracking and frenetic, depending on how you handle Uranus' electric energy. The Moon conjuncts Uranus at 2:14 PM and sextiles Jupiter at 3:41 PM. Moon/Uranus is always a bit accident prone because of it's impatience and tendency to take chances. There is the potential for a wonderful adventure now.

The energy level stays high well into the evening (Moon trine Mars at 9:57 PM). This day just doesn't want to end.

Friday 5/02 - The Moon enters Aries at 4:51 AM and moves into an early morning square to Pluto (6:24 AM) so people are rather demanding and impatient for results as the day begins.

Mercury enters Gemini at 2:00 PM. Mercury in Gemini is quite social and loves interacting with all types of people. Very verbal and intelligent, Gemini Mercury has a quick mind and is interested in a wide variety of subjects.

Saturn goes direct today. This brings certain responsibilities and duties to the forefront. Something that's been on the backburner will need to be dealt with soon.

Saturday 5/03 - Mercury squares worrisome Saturn (1:50 PM), testing our equanimity as worries and problems demand our attention. This sets the tone for a rather uptight weekend. There are many demands on our time and chores to attend to now. Don't plan a party today, people just aren't in the mood and it won't turn out to be much fun.

The mood is ambitious and rather pushy this afternoon as the Aries Moon squares Jupiter in Capricorn (5:39 PM), good for getting something accomplished but the emotional tone is slightly off.

Finally things chill out this evening as the Moon sextiles Neptune (8:33 PM) and we get to relax and unwind a bit.

Sunday 5/04 - We're focusing on the Taurus/Virgo/Capricorn grand trine today as the Moon in Taurus trines Pluto (7:23 AM) and Saturn (8:39 AM). There'll be a few more of these Moon/Pluto/Saturn trines over the course of the next couple of months, indicating that this is the time to concentrate on manifesting some important financial, practical or business goals that will require a lot of attention and effort. This will be the theme of the early summer and it will be hard to achieve much peace of mind unless you're willing to do the work required.

Well, it looks like this weekend's work is finally accomplished. Things sweeten up considerably in the afternoon as the Moon conjuncts lovely Venus in Taurus (2:21 PM). It's time to relax and enjoy the fruits of our labor.

* All times are MDT (Mountain Daylight Time). For EDT (Eastern Daylight Time) add two hours. All aspects in bold are major influences that are in effect for several days. The Moon's daily aspects are rapidly shifting influences that are in effect for only a few hours.

Monday 5/05 - The Moon is New at 15° of Taurus at 6:18 AM. This marks the next couple of weeks as a good period to concentrate on financial and other practical matters. The Taurus New Moon trines Jupiter in Capricorn, not a particularly lavish placement for Jupiter, though still sure to reward hard work and bring some recognition for a job well done.

The morning is quiet but the pace picks up this afternoon when the Moon sextiles Uranus (4:05 PM). Things always get interesting with Uranus, there's never a dull moment. A trine to Jupiter (5:16 PM) keeps the mood affable and presents some opportunity for advancement.

Wrap it up rather early tonight. An 8 PM Moon/Neptune square quiets things down considerably and suddenly everyone is yawning .

Tuesday 5/06 - The Moon moves into Gemini at 5:17 AM and makes a rather irritable square to Saturn in Virgo just before 8 AM. There are some seriously grouchy folks out there this morning. Concentrate on detail or organizational work and leave the phone calls until later this afternoon when the Moon conjuncts Mercury (3:31 PM). People will be in the mood to talk then, even though the subject matter is probably a lengthy list of complaints. The Saturn effect slowly wears off as the day progresses.

Wednesday 5/07 - There's a hectic pace today. The Moon squares eccentric Uranus at 3:37 PM and everybody wants to do their own thing. This gets a little iffy when it comes to traffic so keep your eyes peeled.

The evening is relaxed and enjoyable as a Moon/Neptune trine (7:37PM) mellows things out nicely, calming the day's jangled nerves.

Thursday 5/08 - The Moon enters Cancer at 5:02 AM.

It's another touchy little morning. The Moon opposes Pluto (6:22 AM) so it's wise to give people lots of space this morning. Things never really do take off today. Energy levels are low but duty calls (Moon sextile Saturn at 7:48 AM) so some things do get accomplished after all.

It's a very pleasant evening as a late Moon/Venus sextile (10:24 PM) has people in the mood for some entertainment or amusing company.

Friday 5/09 - Jupiter goes retrograde at 6:11 AM this morning.

Mars will be passing through the sign of the Lion for the next 7 weeks. Mars in Leo is proud, regal, dramatic and loves center stage. There's also a generous, noblehearted and fun-loving side to Mars in Leo.

The mood is harmonious as the Taurus Sun makes an early afternoon sextile to the Moon in Cancer (1:18 PM). Home and family are the focus now.

Later on there's a shift and a certain restlessness sets in (Moon trine Uranus at 5:03 PM). Time to get out and about. Do some visiting. Dinner at a exotic locale is just the ticket. People will be friendly and hospitable (Moon opposition Jupiter at 6:06 PM) though maybe a little less than sincere. Read between the lines.

Saturday 5/10 - A lunar lineup in Leo turns this into a fiery little day. The Moon enters Leo at 7:10 AM and moves right into a conjunction with feisty Mars (7:50 AM). Tempers are apt to flare and the surest way to set someone off now is to wound their pride. Leo is very sensitive to disrespect. Moon/Mars is very energetic so an active morning is probably the best way to channel all that energy.

Sunday 5/11 - Happy Mother's Day.

Look's like a lazy morning. The Leo Moon squares luxury-loving Venus in Taurus (6:51 AM) so take it slow and easy and savor the good things in life. It's a goodnight for a party. The Sun sextiles lively Uranus (10:32 PM) and the energy picks right up. Everybody's wide awake and ready to go.

* All times are MDT (Mountain Daylight Time). For EDT (Eastern Daylight Time) add two hours. All aspects in bold are major influences that are in effect for several days. The Moon's daily aspects are rapidly shifting influences that are in effect for only a few hours.

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* All times are MDT (Mountain Daylight Time). For EDT (Eastern Daylight Time) add two hours. All aspects in bold are major influences that are in effect for several days. The Moon's daily aspects are rapidly shifting influences that are in effect for only a few hours.

Monday 5/19 - Today is the Full Moon in Scorpio (8:11 PM). Celebrated as the day Buddha achieved enlightenment, it is considered a holy day and ceremonies and rituals are more potent and sacred than at other times.

The predawn hours hold a special energy as the Moon in Scorpio trines electric Uranus (5:18 AM) and sextiles abundant Jupiter (5:35 AM). A feeling of anticipation draws us from sleep to watch the sun rise.

Around 8 AM a certain drowsiness sets in as the Moon opposes lazy Venus and squares Neptune (9:42 AM). It's a great day to plant flowers or work in the garden. Enjoy the beauty of nature and postpone boring business and practical demands until later in the week.

The Moon enters Sagittarius at 9:18 PM.

Tuesday 5/20 - Venus square Neptune (12:28 PM) is an aspect of idealism and illusion. Venus/Neptune believes in dreams come true, white knights and guardian angels and may have even met a few along the way. It's easy to fall in love with love under this influence only to wake up to disillusion, like the Queen of the Faeries in the Midsummer's Night Dream. On the other hand, it is possible to discover something wonderful that turns out to be genuine.

It's an energetic morning. The Moon trines Mars, the action planet (9:09 AM), so it's easy to get up and get going.

The Sun enters Gemini at 10:01 AM and there's a shift from Taurus' practical focus to Gemini's outgoing sociability.

Wednesday 5/21 - Jupiter sextile Uranus (12:08 PM) is an exciting, exhilarating energy that bestows a bit of genius. Somehow our minds work faster under Jupiter/Uranus. It's easier to solve problems by reading the underlying patterns that point to long sought solutions. Everyone seems smarter now. Jupiter/Uranus is a vagabond at heart and loves a bit of adventure and a break in routine.

It's a hectic afternoon. People are racing to cover all their commitments and things aren't going very smoothly as the Moon opposes Mercury (3:02 PM) and squares Uranus (6:03 PM). Tempers flare and tires squeal. Opt out from the mid afternoon madness if you can.

Things calm down later when the Moon sextiles dreamy Neptune (10:20 PM) and people finally begin to relax.

Thursday 5/22 - The Moon enters Capricorn at 9:55 AM.

The work we've been avoiding all week lands in our laps today as the Sun squares Saturn, the taskmaster (12:25 PM). It's time to bite the bullet and take care of business. Use this energy to tackle a difficult job or tend to obligations.

Friday 5/23 - Things are on automatic pilot today as there are no major lunar aspects.

Saturday 5/24 - This looks like a great day. People are in a good mood (Moon conjunct Jupiter at 6:03 AM). There's an underlying feeling of affability and enjoyment. Plan to get out and do something different. The Moon sextiles Uranus (6:26 AM) highlighting this week's Jupiter/Uranus sextile (see Wednesday).

Venus enters Gemini at 4:52 PM. Venus in Gemini is a social butterfly, interested in people and their stories. Geminis will look and feel better while Venus is in their sign (5/24 thru 6/18).

The Moon enters Aquarius at 9:52 PM.

This day just keeps getting better. The Aquarius Moon trines Venus in Gemini tonight (10:25 PM), making this a wonderful evening for parties and entertainment. Get out and enjoy the social whirl.

Sunday 5/25 - The day starts out on a harmonious note as the Moon trines the Sun in Gemini (7:04 AM) and everyone is in agreement.

Things get rather testy this afternoon when the Moon opposes fiery Mars (3:02 PM). People are impatient and tempers flare. Treating others with respect will help you avoid the afternoon's pitfalls.

* All times are MDT (Mountain Daylight Time). For EDT (Eastern Daylight Time) add two hours. All aspects in bold are major influences that are in effect for several days. The Moon's daily aspects are rapidly shifting influences that are in effect for only a few hours.

Monday 5/26 - Mercury, the planet representing our minds and mental activity, goes into retrograde (9:48 AM). It will be in retrograde until June 19th. Mercury usually has three retrograde periods a year. These are times when our mental attention is more inwardly focused. This is the best use of these times. Communications and business dealings often are delayed or go awry during these periods because people's attention is on other matters and they are not really focusing on the matters at hand.

Neptune also goes into its annual retrograde phase today. It will be in retrograde until late in the year (Nov 2nd).

Venus squares Saturn (11:10 AM). This gloomy aspect is working in conjunction with last Thursday's Sun/Saturn square, setting the tone for a rather heavy-hearted holiday weekend. Things are never as much fun as you think they'll be under this kind of Saturn influence. The best use of this energy is in meeting family obligations or helping out an old friend. Certainly one manifestation of this is being too broke to celebrate in the way you usually do or in having to work despite the holiday. If you're feeling down, try and take it with a grain of salt. This too shall pass.

The Moon in Aquarius trines Mercury this afternoon (3:39 PM) so people are feeling more social as the day progresses. Get together with friends this afternoon, it will cheer you up.

The Moon conjuncts Neptune around 9 PM. Neptune represents altered consciousness and many people are following the time-honored tradition of getting totally sh*t-faced. Go home early and avoid driving tonight if you can.

Tuesday 5/27 - The Moon enters Pisces at 7:38 AM.

It's a sluggish morning. At work, bodies are in place but not much gets accomplished. The Moon opposes Saturn just before noon, so many will spend the morning tallying up this weekend's damage. Which, unfortunately for some, may be considerable.

The mood is better this afternoon but low key and lazy (Moon square Venus at 2:16 PM). After putting in an honorary appearance this morning, those who can will find an excuse to take the afternoon off.

The Pisces Moon squares the Gemini Sun (8:57 PM) tonight. People are rather out of sorts and there may be misunderstandings and confusion. Plans go awry due to miscommunication. Why not just stay home and take it easy?.

Wednesday 5/28 - The day is relatively quiet. The Moon makes no major aspects until late tonight. Though it's only midweek, it looks like a party night. The Moon squares talkative Mercury in Gemini (10:33 PM), sextiles friendly Jupiter (11:23 PM) and conjuncts restless Uranus (12:22 PM), so the energy just keeps building. This could be a late night and, if you do try to go to bed early, you may find it hard to sleep.

Thursday 5/29 - The Moon enters Aries at 1:52 PM and squares Pluto in Capricorn at 2:32 PM. This is a high-powered, ambitious and somewhat ruthless energy. Use it to focus on accomplishing a goal but try and avoid the power trippers who are out enmass this afternoon.

Friday 5/30 - This looks like the best day so far this week. The mood is sunny, happy and harmonious (Moon sextile the Sun at 6:08 AM). A highly motivated Moon/Mars trine (9:30 AM) sparks our creativity and enthusiasm.

Saturday 5/31 - It's a mellow morning. People are enjoying taking it easy and getting a slow start (Moon sextile Neptune at 6:54 AM).

The Moon moves into Taurus at 4:18 PM and attention turns toward practical matters. People are focused on taking care of business, even if it is the weekend, as the Moon makes a grand trine with Pluto (4:51 PM) and Saturn (8:13 PM). This is not a particularly playful Saturday night.

Sunday 6/01- Things are a bit testy today as the Taurus Moon squares Mars in Leo at 12:39 PM. People are feeling stubborn and won't react well to being pressured. Coax the Bull, don't push him.

* All times are MDT (Mountain Daylight Time). For EDT (Eastern Daylight Time) add two hours. All aspects in bold are major influences that are in effect for several days. The Moon's daily aspects are rapidly shifting influences that are in effect for only a few hours.