This week starts slow and ends loud. We’re in the back half of Taurus season, which has been asking all of us to slow down, eat the actual meal, sleep the full night, and count what we already have before chasing what we don’t. Wednesday’s Sun-Mercury cazimi in Taurus delivers the clarity. Friday’s New Moon in Taurus is when we plant. What you commit to under this earth sign energy is what you’ll be living with months from now, so make it real. Not a fantasy, not a wish, not a vision board you made when you were dissociated on a Tuesday afternoon. A thing you can actually build. By Sunday, Mercury crosses into Gemini and meets Uranus on the way in, and the volume turns up. News, gossip, sudden ideas, group chats all lighting up at once. The body wisdom you built earlier in the week is what keeps you steady when the air picks up. Lisa Stardust’s full read of the week is below.
The week ahead is lush with transformation and autonomy. We can choose our own adventure, using our wits and the stars to guide us to new heights.
The major astrological aspects of the week are
May 13: Mercury in Taurus harmonizes with Jupiter in Cancer, expanding our minds and embracing other people’s opinions.
May 14: The Sun and Mercury unite in Taurus (the Latin term is “cazimi”), enlightening us with novel ideas and clarity.
May 16: The New Moon in Taurus is a time for change and growth. We’ll start planting the seeds for a better future.
May 17: Mercury enters Gemini, spreading news, gossip, and information with ease. The air sign is urging us all to be in the know about local and global events.
May 17: Mercury and Uranus form a conjunction in Gemini. When these two planets align, our imagination takes flight, along with our desire for uniqueness.
Defining yourself through materialism is not how you want to lead your life. You are finding that you don’t need stuff to make you feel fulfilled; your spiritual core is giving you the strength and gusto you need. The benefits of a more soulful connection to the world are appealing.
This is your time to shine, and you let people see how fabulous you are. Don’t fear the spotlight because you’ll regret not taking the step towards being heard and seen by the community and work. The venture will lead to other amazing opportunities, so speak up loudly this week.
The energy is hot and heavy. As a result, you will find that the people you encounter tend to be in bad moods as well. It may be helpful to remember that everyone is attempting to navigate this frenetic energy, so try to lead by example and show kindness to others.
You may feel anxious about your responsibilities and your ability to accomplish goals, and self-doubt may get the best of you. You can find encouraging ways to lean into your optimism. The planets will calm down your charr, giving you plenty of energy to apply to work toward your current aspirations.
An encounter with management or your boss is allowing you to seek different opportunities in your career, even though you’re unsure of what you want to do. Use this week to carefully consider your next course of action, with advice from friends and co-workers that can assist with the process.
Try to surround yourself with people who lift you, as communication will come easily and can help you alleviate your stress. Those who aggravate your aura are going to create tense moments when you need it the least and make you second-guess your intuition. Keep your circle tight and close.
There is a slight freedom in your week that lets you off the hook from a situation at work that you’re in the middle of, but not directly involved in. Your energy gets a boost, and people are ready to talk and offer insight on how you can move forward.
Relationships seem to waffle between hot and cold constantly this week. To maintain the rapture and possess their heart, offer a sense of mystery to intrigue them. This requires you to share minimal information about your life to keep them on their toes, guessing about what you are doing next.
For the first time in a while, you are making plans and strategizing to catapult your career to a better place and a different direction. As you know, it takes a minute to get to the state you desire. Give it time to build. Patience is key as you evolve professionally.
You are taking a stronger look at the meaning of your creativity and inventiveness. You may be wishing an artistic endeavor would come to fruition to the point of actual obsession over the week. Remember that everyone is going to be feeling this as well, so you are not alone.
Power struggles and triangular situations might manifest throughout the week, calling you into the situation. However, you can avoid them if you choose to take the high road and not give in to other people’s drama. This requires you to lead with love and empathy. Don’t play the game.
This cosmic climate can bring through psychic prophecies or visions when you least expect, so try not to ignore any strange encounters you have while wandering the astral realms. This energy will linger, and meditation is likely to bring forth spiritual breakthroughs and epiphanies. Make sure you journal your accounts.
