Monthly Astro News April-May 2020
A Different World is Emerging
Astrologers and awakened individuals have been preparing for these profound changes since 2012 expecting the possibility of extreme life altering events. Each month of 2020 provides vital planetary cycles that will indeed create the climate for years to come. The major conjunction of Saturn and Pluto in January (The first news of the coronavirus began) activated this overwhelming shift in humanities evolution. We as a species are evolving and moving into our next stage. We are all certainly feeling the effects of Saturn entering Aquarius as life as we know it grounds us into a new reality. Pluto will continue to be the transformative instigator in this period of renewal forcing us to face our fears, explore our deepest shadows, our truth as individuals and as a society and letting go of self-imposed prisons. This trial of separation will ultimately bring liberation to our collective enabling us to form new ideas for a healthier earth for all. Pluto, Saturn and Jupiter are the powerful forces in 2020 catapulting us into a different world. These major players will create the change to our long lasting structures and corporation’ s globally. Beginning new cycles with each other these unique and compelling planetary aspects set the tone for the dawning of a new civilization. The year 2020 will certainly be remembered as a deep loss in our social, economic and psychological lives. There will be no lazy Sunday afternoon cappuccinos at our favourite cafes, stress relief workouts at our local gyms and Saturday night cocktails with friends. We are asked to reconnect with nature and ourselves individually on a Soul level. This is a time of restoration and regeneration in our community. Saturn and Pluto will assist us by cutting the overgrowth and helping us as a society to be reborn.
The arrival of the Sun in earthy Taurus April 19 provides us a feeling of comfort and security during these unsettling times. Followed closely behind is a New Moon in Taurus April 23 that could provoke a shake-up to our routines and stimulate feelings of restlessness offering a solution to shift old habits and lead us to new thoughts and resolutions. Uranus and the Sun joining on April 26 may bring unexpected news and unpredictable feelings about our sense of freedom. Becoming enlightened rather than rebellious will be the most effective way to handle this anxious time.
April 26 Pluto starts its yearly five month retrograde bringing a powerful change and hopefully relieving some intense pressure, at least for a while.
Saturn has certainly begun to take affect by introducing us to the term social distancing, boundaries, quarantines and a loss of toilet paper. Restrictive Saturn continues to ground us at least until July 1, teaching us to be mindful of shortages, limitations and maturity.
Both Saturn and Jupiter begin their retrograde period producing opportunities to contemplate and reflect on our goals, dreams and higher purpose. Reconsidering our options and priorities will be helpful and letting go of control by allowing our faith to guide us will be crucial.
Sociable Venus in Gemini will offer her support by playing the stimulating host providing communicative outlets to relieve the boredom. then on May 13 the ruler of love, beauty and money Venus will begin her long retrograde journey until June 25. Relationships will certainly be important during this time asking us to use the skills of Geminis ruler Mercury to get to the bottom of issues, talking and listening will provide the answers along with writing to our loved ones about our needs. A retrograde period can return old friends, family, and lovers so any unfinished business will be brought to the surface. Expressing our feelings, providing a safe space for discussion and emotional maturity will bring about the love we seek.
Mars entering Pisces May 13 will see ‘essential’ workers in the spotlight and professionally we will be working more behind the scenes rather than having direct contact with the public. Mars in Pisces will lead us with compassion and humility and be the driving force to assist us in these turbulent times.
Sun in Taurus April 19
New Moon in Taurus April 23
Pluto retrograde April 26
Mercury in Taurus April 28
Full Moon In Scorpio May 7
Saturn retrograde May 11
Mercury in Gemini May 12
Mars in Pisces May 13
Venus retrograde in Gemini May 13
Jupiter retrograde May 14
Happy Birthday Taurus
Stepping outside the box will be the motto for Taurus in the year 2020. The cosmos continues to offer you new opportunities to step outside of your comfort zone and embrace change. Radical Uranus asks you to look for alternative ways to secure your future, develop new skills in technologies, science and innovation, and open your minds to enlightening new perspectives. Breaking free from the past, being open to change and trying alternative approaches to things will help you to get through this unusual time. A point of great personal growth for Taurus and a huge amount of learning new information is coming to you now advancing your evolutionary progress. Surprises and shocks are also in store this year and any restless Taureans may feel an electrifying urge to radically change their lives, making decisions that may confuse others as Taureans are seeking more freedom and individuality for their Soul development. Showing a more rebellious side, shocking family or friends with a more unpredictable nature can arise especially if you are needing to break free from past restrictions. Many Taureans are already feeling a need for change but the others still clinging to their comforts and securities may find that outside influences force them out of their complacency bringing emotional and physical adjustments. Your work and health will be an important focus in this changeable year. For some, traditional thoughts and structures have outlived there purpose and so by embracing unconventional ideas will bring much inner growth, advancement and personal achievement for 2020. The New Moon in your sign this month will be the key to making those exciting changes bringing breakthroughs and new chapters that secure your future prospects. Around that time you are looking at your goals from a wider viewpoint and working towards your life purpose. Sudden ideas, developments and leaps of faith will electrify you and inspire a whole new direction. A burst of fresh energy will enliven you to commit to your long term visions. Your thoughts and ideas about life are changing rapidly and you are asked to trust the process move with these challenging times and find the truth and meaning for you. Whilst the world around you is growing confusing you are asked to work towards enlightenment, betterment, mastery and fundamental progress.
New Moon in Taurus April 23
The New Moon in Taurus may bring feelings of insecurity and discontent. This New Moon asks you to bring your creative talents to life either by sharing your knowledge and skills or learning brand new ones as this will provide the nurture you seek. Areas that can be rewarding at this time are cooking, nature, homemade skincare and beauty treatments, interior decorating, music and any practical creative pursuits. Our feelings are best expressed through touch, taste, sound and smell. Fresh and unexpected changes are promised during this New Moon asking us to get more serious about our financial and life goals by committing to any projects that bring long term benefit. The Taurus New Moon may provoke us to shift our old routines and habits causing a shake-up and stimulating feelings of restlessness leading to new insights, thoughts and resolutions.
Full Moon in Scorpio May 7
Deeply buried emotions and intense feelings will be awakened during this Full Moon in Scorpio. Issues of vulnerability, fear and control will be difficult to work through as the Sun and Moon are in opposition. This Full Moon is illuminating our deepest fears with feelings of abandonment and loneliness. Possessiveness and insecurity boil to the surface and we are more sensitive to our environment. Remembering memories of unresolved pain may catch us be surprise to be brought to our awareness for renewal and healing. By releasing the past, allowing these endings to take place in whatever form and by making peace with what has gone before we can recover, rebuild and restore ourselves anew.
Intuitive Messages for the Month
Key to Spiritual Wellness
Reading, writing, starting a diary or novel. Learning new creative skills online, gardening and walking in nature.
Wisdom from the Cards
Empress
Motherhood. Creativity. Abundance. Nurture, love, hope and compassion
King of Swords
Justice. The Law. Military. Authority. Truth and honesty. Highly educated and articulate. A teacher communicative and skilled.
Crystals for Healing
Turquoise
Protection. Depression. Panic attacks and balancing mood and emotions, relieving stress and unhappiness. Good fortune.
Aquamarine
The stone of breath, lungs, respiratory tract. Inspiring truth, trust and release. Wisdom and clarity.
Kyanite
Assists in maintaining peace and harmony. Promotes good communication and resolution of difficulties. Encouraging self expression, speaking ones truth. Learning new skills.