May 2011 horoscopes for Libra
In May we will experience the first of three remarkable astronomical events that take place in 2012. This first event is an annular solar eclipse at 0º degree of Gemini, on May 20th at 7:53 PM (Eastern Time), followed by the transit of Venus and the Sun on June 6th, 2012 and the total solar eclipse on November 13, 2012.
An annular solar eclipse occurs when the Moon’s apparent disk is just smaller than the Sun’s disk and the Sun appears as a brilliant ring.
Eclipses have a reputation for bringing change, good or bad and often stress.
As an astrologer I don’t believe eclipses are a cataclysmic event that some people suppose them to be or an ill omen, as ancient traditional astrology says. If you expect bad things to happen, chances are you will create a self-fulfilling prophecy, because the energy of a negative thought could be very powerful. We are the co-creator of our reality; I believe we attract what is in sync with our thoughts.
However eclipses do present opportunities to change, and change is often necessary in order to evolve. When we fear change and refuse to accept when something is done or gone or not for us anymore, then we can experience bad things.
Eclipses bring messages, and if we ignore or miss ‘the message,’ chances are we won’t be able to fulfill our dreams and wishes for the future.
Being aware and conscious is the best way to confront any astrological event, when we are unaware, asleep or unconscious, we become vulnerable to events.
By being conscious you can take the reins of your life dear Libra.
Venus the goddess of beauty, love, luxury and women’s matters, is going to retrograde. It happens once a year and starts May 15th and finishes on June 27th.
May is traditionally known as the bride’s month, however this May, it’s not propitious for a wedding day, nor is it a good time for cosmetic surgery or to buy expensive items, such as a piece of art, decoration, jewelry and so on.
It’s a time to reconnect with LOVE; love for self and love for others.
Venus in retrograde motion is supposed to mean that love enters a fated period, where we may experience problems in our relationships and we need to sort out what our real feelings are for the person we are in a relationship with.
It’s a karmic time as well. Old friends or lovers may reappear offering us a second chance to reconnect or just to recognize that you don’t belong together. Sometimes some relationships finish leaving some feelings behind and some doubts. A Venus retrograde period can help us to review our feelings.
It may also be that an old flame appears on the scene again.
The area in your chart where Venus will retrograde shows where you may have ‘love issues’ during this period.
Venus is your ruler dear Libra, so when the lady of beauty retrogrades, you will need to take some time to reprogram your projects. Mars is traveling your area of solitude, so try taking some time to yourself so as to think up new ideas and strategies.
Venus will retrograde in your area of higher mind, philosophies and points of view. This is a good time dear Libra to change your vision and prejudice on people who don’t think like you or weren’t born in a privileged country where freedom is respected. Extend your appreciation for people who work or dedicate their lives in favor of underprivileged people. Embrace a cause yourself and the universe will give back to you.
Mercury sextile Venus on May 3rd and 4th. It is a great opportunity to express our feelings of love and puts the focus on communication in relationships. We will be able to fully express our affections with loving words. Interactions should be frank and open; it may be your last chance to talk about your relationship problems (if any) before Venus retrogrades. Be open and express yourself, either to your lover, to a friend or to someone you love and are having issues with.
This is a good day for you dear Libra; you may hear good new relating to business projects, or a job assignment. You may meet someone today who can bring you good news or give you an amazing idea that can benefit you professionally.
There’s a full moon on the 5th, in Scorpio at 11:35 PM (Eastern Time). This is an intense full moon and it’s asking us to reconsider our goals and the effort to fulfill them. It’s time to be honest without hurting loved ones’ feelings.
It is also time to see what our naked eyes can’t see, because we have the power to dig and explore the underground and our unconscious feelings.
The intensity will be in the air.
The moon will be making harmonic aspects to Neptune, Mars and Pluto throughout the day, which is an easy and energetic energy. An opposition to Jupiter from the moon can make everything bigger and even more intense.
This full moon is absolutely lovely for you, it will bring you sensational financial news; either a raise in your salary, a profitable business deal, an inheritance or it could even come from your partner. If you’re expecting an approval on a loan to purchase a property or to refinance, for example, you might get it.
Mercury will travel through Taurus from May 9th until May 24th, making this time a perfect period to transform fantasy into facts. Practical Taurus prefers to be straight to the point.
We think things out in a balanced manner; we are realistic with our ideas, which can provide a solid foundation for our projects.
It’s time to examine alternative points of view.
Mercury will travel in your financial sector, so expect for a second source of money coming your way.
The 13th is a very lucky day! The Sun and Jupiter are making a beautiful aspect. This is a good day for business, money and expansion in all areas of our lives.
This heavenly meet of the Sun and Jupiter in your financial sector means a chunk of cash coming your way. Take advantage of this day, because soon (on the 15th) Venus starts to retrograde and you may suffer a setback in your career and financial matters. But this could be a perfect period to work in solitude; Mars in your house of the subconscious mind will provide the tools your need to create the best strategies to be implemented after June 27th.
On the 15th, 16th and 17th, Mars and Pluto are in perfect aspect, a very powerful one.
Whatever you plan or start on these days tends to progress and grow in a perfect direction.
This transit can be beneficial for real estate matters. A big business deal could be set. You may sign a big, fat contract with a client.
As I said at the top of the page, Venus starts to retrograde on the 15th. Remember, ‘not’ now doesn’t mean ‘never’.
It’s a time to reflect and be patient.
The Sun enters the sign of Gemini today, the 20th, hours before the Eclipse. Gemini is a sign of flexibility and options. Nothing can limit us now. We are open to try alternative methods and multiple perspectives.
This is a good time to learn and to travel. You will be in contact with very important people from other countries.
The new moon in Gemini and the Eclipse are taking place on the 20th, at 7:47 PM and 7:53 PM (Eastern Time) respectively.
Please read about the eclipse on the top of the page.
This eclipse is in conjunction (close degree) to the south node and in opposition to the north node which represents the past and future, and is making a beautiful aspect to Neptune and Chiron, what means, we are experiencing now the result of past decisions and choices; however we will have opportunities to create our future, transforming our present thoughts and visualizing the future we would like to see.
We have the free will to transform bad karma (past) in good Dharma (future).
Use your imagination and fantasy to see beyond and create your future.
This Eclipse can have you embarking on a self-discovery journey that may change your life. You may be planning to take off at this time, dear Libra, and go miles away to discover your true evolution in this present life. Some of you may meet with a guru who can teach you beautiful life lessons. Enjoy this eclipse.
Mars in Virgo is in stressful aspect to the north and south nodes during this eclipse.
Do I stay or do I go?
It’s your choice, either change or move on, or unwelcome events can take place and show you what you refuse to see or refuse to change.
Meditate today, take some time alone and ask yourself what you are refusing to accept, what you are refusing to change and what your wishes are for the future.
Mars is in your sector of meditation, so more than for anybody else, you need to meditate and find your true self.
On May 23rd, the Sun and Neptune together can create the perfect atmosphere for misunderstandings, forgetfulness and deception. If you are following a guru or a spiritual path, chances are, you may lose your grip on reality and get lost in a fantasy world.
Be careful with what you eat, especially if you are in a country where the food is not very clean. You could get food poisoning dear Libra.
On May 25th, Mercury enters the sign of Gemini, and the planet of communication becomes more agile and playful until June 7th.
Gemini is ruled by Mercury, so this mentally mobile planet feels totally comfortable in his own home.
We tend to zip from one subject to another. It’s Facebook and Twitter time.
Now the planet of communication and travel enters your area of far journeys and international matters and again one more push for you to go miles away. This is a great time as well to learn. Some of you may choose to go back to school and finish a degree.
On the 28th we experience changes and we are open for the unorthodox and for original ideas.
This is a good day to experiment and speak freely.
You may meet with very eccentric people, who can bring some novelty into your life. If you are attached dear Libra, plan something different for you and your significant one. Do something odd… irreverent and experimental.
“The key to success is to focus our conscious mind on things we desire not things we fear.” – Brian Tracy-
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