Amelia’s Blog

“The distinction between animate and inanimate begins to dissolve, for everything is a pattern of continuous rebirth and everything is the manifestation of one underlying creative potential.” F. David Peat

Mercury and Uranus are conjunct now and transiting in close proximity to the Black Moon Lillith. This indicates that there can be breakthroughs or revelations that emerge now that can shed light on old unconscious patterns that can be motivating but counter productive. Some of these patterns of behavior can be inherited through the ancestral lines and influence instinctive behavior.

Seeing the larger pattern can open the door to more choice and more options.

One of the Sabian symbols for this time is. “A bridge being built across a high narrow gorge.”

Sabian symbol from Lynda Hill

“I like it better here where I can just sit quietly and smell the flowers.” Ferdinand the Bull

“All we are is the result of what we have thought.” Buddha

This week when my housemate was at the grocery story she texted me and asked if I needed anything. I did need a couple of things- honey and eggs- and she said she’s pick them up for me. Later when I went out on my porch there  they were – with a small bouquet of flowers. It is under the sign of Taurus that flowers start blooming and the earth comes alive again.

This week Mercury moves out of action oriented Aries and into the earthy sign of Taurus. Taurus is a sensual sign and encourages us to slow down and enjoy the good things in nature and life.  It’s provides a calmer atmosphere to take in information and process it slowly rather than  rushing to conclusions or acting on it immediately.

Mercury will be squaring Saturn this week indicating a good time to get focused and organized. It’s a good time to watch mental boundaries as there can be a tendency towards depression with this aspect. It provides fertile territory to think about your thought process and the ways you communicate to see if any adjustments could improve things.

Mercury will be moving up to a conjunction with Uranus – the planet of the unexpected and of innovation. It’s a good time to be open to change and breakthroughs.

This week I was listening to a news story about farmers in upstate New York “dumping” their milk because – due to the school closures- there was not the regular demand for it. Meanwhile in NYC in the food pantries there was a dramatic increase in customers needing supplies. So New York officials reached an agreement with Cabot and other large dairy producers, that they would buy the excess milk from the farmers and make yogurt, cottage cheese and cream cheese which they would then donate to the food banks.

It’s  wise to be flexible and seek  innovative  solutions to problems now.

One of the Sabian symbols for this time is,” A clear mountain stream runs steadily downhill.”

“In dreams begins responsibility.”W.B. Yeats

The New Moon is Wednesday at 10:26 PM EDT at 3 degrees of Taurus. Taurus is a sign that values comfort, safety and security. It is an earth sign – and one associated with springtime and the rebirth of nature.

New Moons are a good time for setting intentions. On the evolutionary scale  are living in a liminal time – a time of “in between” -both personally and collectively.

Saturn is now squaring the Sun and will be making this challenging aspect to both the Sun and Moon on Wednesday. This can indicate a weighty time when limitations can be felt more strongly and responsibilities and commitments may feel more burdensome. There can be delays and snafus  with projects.

The Moon will also be conjuncting Uranus – the planet of surprises and the unexpected. This can indicate a need to make a break for freedom in some way. There can be increased tension as well.

It’s best under these influences to commit or recommit to intentions  and also be willing to persevere and persist despite obstacles that may present themselves or the way things look at any given time.

It’s also a good time to be open to innovative ideas and solutions that are akin to breakthroughs and can move things forward in unexpected way.

One of the Sabian symbols for this time is, “The pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.”

Sabian symbol from Lynda Hill

“The answer is not in technique, but in taking a path with heart.” Michael Ray

“One must choose in all things a mean, just and good… Error and confusion dwell in the extremes.” Pythagoras

There are some challenging aspects this week involving the Sun, Pluto Chiron and Eris.It is a week when frustration may more easily arise. This can originate in a sense of powerlessness or the inability to advance things in the ways you would like. It is best to set your sights on incremental progress, to stay in the present and to keep your vision on the short term, rather than the long term. Things can easily get out of proportion this week and it’s wise to make an extra effort to stay balanced.

It is also a time with Mercury conjunct Eris, that old pain or old painful patterns may arise to the surface more easily. The Sun is squaring Pluto now and squares indicate the need to overcome things. In this area as well it’s wise to stay in the present and look to another level of resolution if necessary.

I have a good friend who is a Tarot Card reader and she told me that when she enters a challenging or stuck situation, she will remind herself to “raise the vibration” to come from a higher level of consciousness. This is a good week for that with Venus in Gemini conjunct Vesta. This indicates a good time to bring more inspiration into thinking, speech and communications.

Aspects towards the end of the week indicate a more harmonious atmosphere.

One of the Sabian symbols for this time is,

A white triangle is seen; it has golden wings.”

Sabian symbol from Lynda Hill

“Saturn in Aquarius is about our individual responsibility to the collective.” Jessica Murray

“‘The bamboo for prosperity,’ a Japanese friend explained to me,’the pine for long life, the plum  for courage.. the plum for courage because the plum puts forth blossoms while the snow is still on the ground.’ “Anne Morrow Lindebergh

The Moon waxes full Tuesday at 18 Libra at 10:35 PM EDT. This is a relationship Moon and a a good time to look at the balance we strike in connecting with others in terms of  independence and cooperation. What is being brought to light at this time is what is out of balance both personally and globally in order to work towards solutions.

Aspects to Venus indicate it’s a favorable time  to work on healing what is out of balance in your own life and in your interactions with others.

It’s a good time to learn about ways you might take incremental steps to help create a more sustainable future for the planet – and  work to bring things into balance in that way as well.

Venus is conjunct Vesta at this time. The Vestal Virgins of ancient Rome, named for her were the “keepers of the flame” and kept the sacred fires of Rome alight. It’s wise to keep levels of inspiration high at this time. The  current Pluto/Jupiter conjunction indicates a good time to turn inward and develop inner resourcefulness as the  outer systems we ordinarily rely on are taxed or overburdened. This planetary duo is associated with conversions in a religious sense and provides good timing to deepen spiritual or religious belief systems.

One of the Sabian symbols for this time is, “After the storms of winter, a boat landing stands in need of reconstruction.”

“Traveling at night
The headlights were bright
And we’d been up many an hour
And all through my brain
Came the refrain
of home
and its warming fires.

And home sings me of sweet things
My life there has its own wings
To fly over the mountains
Though I’m standing still.” Bonnie Raitt

“As adults we often have less confidence in, and are more judgmental about, our art. But when you let go of that, it’s so fun to simply make marks on paper.” Elizabeth Murray

Mercury, the Winged Messenger, continues his travels with Neptune, the planet of dreams, visions and the imagination throughout the week. This is a very creative duo.There are aspects to Mercury , Mars and Saturn that indicate its wise with creative projects to include the pragmatic side of things that need to be done – for instance planning, editing etc.

If you have children at home this is a great time for activities that involve expanding the imagination – reading fairy tales or myths , painting, singing and dancing for example.

Friday Venus will move out of Taurus into Gemini. The sign of Gemini likes a lot of space in relationships- this airy sign values objectivity and distance, unlike the water signs that like intimacy and closeness. Venus is about to enter the territory which will be part of the  upcoming Venus retrograde period which lasts from May 13 to June 25.

There will be two eclipses during the  Venus retrograde period indicating a significant time for reevaluating a number of things ;  our relationships, our means of communicating our feelings, our finances and our values in general. It is also a good time – being Venus – for reevaluating our relationship to compassion and altruism.

One of the Sabian symbols for the Venus retrograde is,”Three fledglings in a nest high up in a tree.”

Sabian symbol from Lynda Hill

“To know how to wonder and question is the first step of the mind toward discovery.”Louis Pasteur

Mars- the planet of action and desire- is now newly in the sign of  Aquarius. This is a mental sign and can signal of a shift in consciousness.

Aquarius  is the sign of new discoveries. It is the sign which governs taking new approaches to solving problems.

Best to apply this kind of thinking now – to be open to new perceptions that shift the landscape going forward.

It’s also wise to keep strong personal boundaries as Neptune and Mercury travel together throughout the week.

One of the Sabian symbols for this time is,”A council of ancestors is called to guide a person.”

Sabian symbol from Lynda Hill

“Fresh activity is the only means of overcoming adversity.” Goethe

The New Moon is Tuesday  at 4 degrees of  Aries at 5:28 AM EDT. Aries  is the sign of new beginnings and this time presents a good time to start something you may have been putting off for awhile –  start a new book, start a new healthier diet, take a yoga class online. There is considerable energy at this time which bodes well for taking action on something new.  It bodes well to get and keep active.

The New Moon is conjunct Lillith and Chiron. the asteroid of the Wounded Healer. This combination can contribute to short tempers and irritability. It’s best to watch that any new intentions are made from a positive point of view rather than fear.

The Sun and Moon conjunct Chiron indicates a good time to grow in a direction of increased inner wholeness. Uranus makes a favorable aspect at this time – encouraging us to seek innovative solutions.

One of the Sabian symbols for this time is,”A square brightly lighted on one side.”

Sabian symbol from Lynda Hill