Pluto Retrograde in Aquarius and the New Moon in Taurus

Pluto Retrograde in Aquarius and the New Moon in Taurus - Astrology of the initial phase of May 2024

Hello & Welcome :-)

I am sorry for the late delivery of this newsletter. It appears that, Mondays work better for me at the moment, so I will most likely move to a Monday delivery instead of a Sunday.

Oh what a month I had, I am glad April is over, it was a very difficult month emotionally speaking, Pluto in Aquarius along with Mercury rx brought so much confusion and a lack of clear direction…

Thankfully, May brings very different energies and I am very excited about the Taurus New Moon at the very beginning of May. Venus in Taurus will bring lots of positivity throughout the month too. Let’s start from the beginning…

As we begin a new week, Venus enters the sensible earth sign Taurus on April 29, where she will stay until the Sagittarius Full Moon that occurs on May 23. Venus is the planet of love, relationships, beauty, and finances, and she usually stays around 3-4 weeks in each zodiac sign. Venus rules both Taurus and Libra. While Venus stays in the fixed sign Taurus, our food cravings, particularly sugar cravings, are likely to increase since Venus stimulates fun, pleasure, and recreation. In mundane astrology, Venus is associated with art, music, poetry, peace, society, women, children, amusements, ornaments, and public festivals. Throughout her stay in Taurus, she will conjoin with Uranus on May 18 (possible major announcements connected to money matters, a fortunate time for prosperity, and for making progress). On the other hand, on May 23, Venus and Jupiter conjoin in Taurus, promoting peace and tranquility; at the same time, influential women may feature in the media. 

The warrior planet Mars enters the sign of its rulership—Aries—on April 30. Aries is the first sign of the zodiac, and it rules the head, the skull, and the upper jaw. While Mars stays in Aries, there is a greater tendency towards head injuries, especially when Mars transits the first house in your chart, goes over the ruler of your first house, or transits over your natal Sun or Moon. 

Mars entering Aries can bring a surge of energy and motivation. This transit is known for its assertive and confident nature, making it a great time to pursue your goals and take action toward your dreams. However, it's important to channel this energy constructively and avoid impulsiveness or aggression. 

The transformative Pluto turns retrograde in Aquarius on May 2. The retrograde motion of Pluto typically lasts for several months and can significantly affect our personal growth, transformation, and inner power. During this time, we may feel a strong urge to dig deep into our subconscious to uncover hidden truths and heal past wounds. It's a time for self-reflection, introspection, and letting go of old patterns that no longer serve us. This retrograde period can be intense but can also bring profound transformation and growth.

The Taurus New Moon occurs on May 7-8. This is a powerful time for setting intentions related to wealth, abundance, and material possessions. Taurus is associated with the earth element, which represents stability, grounding, and practicality. This New Moon is a favorable time to focus on financial goals and to take practical steps toward building wealth and economic security. You can use this time to reflect on your relationship with money and material possessions and to set intentions for a more balanced and sustainable approach to finances. The energy of the Taurus New Moon reminds us to slow down, appreciate the beauty around us, and enjoy life's simple pleasures.

The Taurus New Moon is conjunct Uranus. Uranus is the planet of innovation, rebellion, and revolution, and its conjunction with the New Moon in Taurus can bring exciting opportunities for growth and change. This is a time to embrace new ideas and ways of doing things, to take risks, and to trust our intuition. It's also a time to let go of old patterns and beliefs that no longer serve and to embrace a more authentic and liberated way of living. This New Moon can bring unexpected financial gains, sudden job opportunities, or surprising breakthroughs in personal relationships. It's a time to stay open-minded, flexible, and adaptable to change and to trust that the universe has our best interests at heart.

In the meantime, I would like to wish you a wonderful week, and I look forward to catching up with you soon.

Thank you for reading, and bye for now!

Justyna