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Your Daily Influences May 18, 2015
Your Daily Influences
May 18, 2015
The Empress Reversed
This card represents infertility, instability and the loss of material possessions.
Jera
Jera denotes positive, recurring cycles, fertility and a time to harvest rewards from your hard work.
The Menat
You will find focusing on this aspect difficult, because truths will be obscured by dreaminess and illusion. You will not accomplish much here in the next several weeks, and therefore should focuss your attention elsewhere
Your Daily Influences represent events and challenges the current day will present for you. They may represent opportunities you should be ready to seize. Or they may forewarn you of problems you may be able to avoid or lessen. Generally it is best to use them as tips to help you manage your day and nothing more.
Your Charm for May 18th is The Cross
Your Charm for Today
Today’s Meaning:
This is probably the most popular of charms. You will be protected in this aspect. No one will be able to harm you or your state of being.
General Description:
The Cross has always been a favourite device. It was used by the sun-worshipers as a symbol of the sun, and their warriors carried the Cross upon their shields. In olden days kings and nobles, when they could not write, used the sign of the Cross. That sign was used in breaking spells and for protection from evil spirits. In the East the Cross hbas been used as a talisman from time immemorial. The Eastern Cross as illustrated was worn as a charm against sickness, accidents and witchcraft, also to attract good fortune. Sentences from the Koran were often inscribed upon the small pendents to make the chamr still more potent.
Your Three Dragons Reading for May 18th
The Three Dragons Reading
In Chinese Culture the Dragon is generally considered a sign of great luck and power. However the Red, Green and White Dragons in Mahjong represent three distinct influences that can affect your life. The Dragon Reading creates a relationship between sets of tiles to each Dragon to explore how the these Dragons will influence you now and in the near future.
The Red Dragon represents success, achievement and fulfillment. The three tiles under the Red Dragon tile will influence the power your Red Dragon currently has in your life.
Chrysanthemum
Symbol: Pleasure
The Chrysanthemum tile indicates you will enjoy a happy time filled with social activities and leisurely moments untainted by the demands of everyday life.
Circles 2
Symbol: Pine Tree
The Pine Tree tile represents strength and resolve. It often refers to a powerful, determined man. While powerful, this person is not violent, but very skilled in attaining his goals through diplomacy.
Circles 7
Symbol: Insect
The Insect tile indicates short-term gain through a short flurry of hectic work. It is important to realize that the gains the Insect tile offers are not lasting, or of long-term importance. At best they are a stopgap until more substantial goals come along.
Your Daily MahJong Tile for May 18th is Wan 3, Symbol: Land
Your Daily Tile
May 18, 2015
Wan 3
Symbol: Land
The Land tile suggests either a stable setting in which you are already thriving, or one that will exist in the near future. With stability your success and vision will grow.
Your Animal Spirit for May 18th is The Panther
Your Animal Spirit for Today
May 18, 2015
Panther
Panther medicine is the medicine of silence. Panther can stalk its prey in absolute silence—one of the reasons native tribes associate him with the spirit world—particularly the night. Panther can show you how to face the Shadow within and bring it out into the Light. Panther is powerful medicine—and the fact that you choose him says much about your willingness to face the unknown.
Your Ancient Symbol Card for May 18th is The Hand
Your Ancient Symbol Card for Today
The Hand
Although the exact meaning may vary, The Hand is a symbol of some form of personal power in many cultures and religions. The presence of The Hand is an indication that your personal powers are at or near their zenith. The Hand suggest a time when you should leave your mark on the world.
As a daily card, The Hand suggest that now is a time for you to leave your mark on the world. Your unique strengths are heightened to a point where you can not only expect to make substantial progress towards your goals, but enjoy recognition for your efforts as well.
Your Daily Witches Rune for May 18th is The Blank Rune/The Black Rune
Your Witches Rune for Today
The Blank Rune/Black Rune
Meaning: This sigil is supposed to pictorially represent ‘dark’; it is the rune of difficulties. It tells of negative influences ruling for a while; things are lost and experienced, but they will ultimately lead to positivity. For all are learning stages, and unless one door closes how will another one open. Look at the nearest runes to shed further light regarding the brevity of the problem and how soon it will happen.
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Witch Runes- How to make and Interpret
Allison Beldon-Smith
Your Crowley Thoth Tarot Card for May 18th is The High Priestess
Your Crowley Thoth Tarot Card for Today
The High Priestess
The completely feminine counterpart to The Magician, the High Priestess is the Gatekeeper of the subconscious, the unknown. She travels in worlds which most of us only glimpse in our dreams. Her realm is that of unseen truths, untapped potentials, and hidden dangers. The Calling of The High Priestess is to go beyond the obvious and visible to tap those powers which are veiled from normal vision. While she is passive by nature, she has the power to uncover unknown potential and is very aware of the infinite potential all humans harbor within them. She is also very patient. She can wait for events to blossom in their own time.
Casting the Stones, Your Past, Present & Future Reading for May 18th
Casting the Stones, Your Past, Present & Future Reading for Today
The Past
Othala
Othala represents a solid, immovable home, prosperity and safety. Good fortune based on your heritage and character is yours to enjoy.
The Present
Thurisaz
Thurisaz embodies the polarity of life and death and the struggle to keep them in balance. Expect conflict, hardship and obstacles, but be assured that remaining focused and in touch with your inner strengths will see you through whatever comes your way. This Rune may also represent protection from your enemies, which is never a bad thing.
The Future
Ingwaz
Ingwaz signifies completion, success and fertility. Your present ambitions are about to be met. You are fecund in both mind and body
Your Rune For May 18th is Perthro
Your Rune For Today
Perthro
Mysteries will become known to you. You should be able to see your life’s path clearly at this time. Pethro is often thought of as “Gambler’s Rune.” You are in a lucky period right now. Chance is your ally. Take advantage of it.
Additional information about Today’s Rune, Perthro
perþ: dice-cup? vulva?
Phonetic equivalent: p
DIVINATORY MEANINGS: rebirth, mystery, magic, divination, fertility, sexuality, new beginning, prophecy
MAGICAL USES: fertility, easing childbirth, to aid in divination and magic, enhancing psychic abilities
ASSOCIATED MYTHS & DEITIES: Freya, Angrbode
ANALYSIS: The actual interpretation of perþ has been the subject of much controversy among runic scholars. The problem lies in the fact that the initial P sound doesn’t occur anywhere else in the old Germanic language, leading to the belief that the word was imported from another language. The Old English rune poem seems to indicate that it had to do with some sort of game, leading many to interpret it as ‘chess pawn’ or ‘dice-cup’. The dice-cup meaning is particularly interesting as it not only fits the shape of rune, but also hints at such an object’s original use as a container for the runes themselves. An alternate interpretation of perþ is derived from the Slavic ‘pizda’, meaning ‘vulva’. This meaning (although obscure and somewhat unlikely) fits quite into the progression of runes up until this point, symbolizing the rebirth that follows death. Viewing it as a symbol of the womb of the Goddess, it represents the same element of the mysterious and hidden as ‘dice-cup’, but taken literally as ‘vulva’, it adds a powerful, feminine, sexual counterpart to uruz that would otherwise be missing from the fuþark.
However you choose to interpret the literal meaning of perþ (and again, nobody really knows what that is), the basic symbolism is that of a vessel, nurturing and giving ‘birth’, keeping hidden and secret all those mysteries, which can be uncovered only after the initiation of death. The rune is closely tied in with the idea of fate, that the road we travel, regardless of what we choose to do along the way, is predetermined from the moment of our birth. The very act of being born sets us along a course of cause and effect, action and reaction that we may choose to follow blindly, or try to divine through the runes or other means order that we may better understand the lessons we will learn. Perþ is the beginning of this process, as well as the tool for accomplishing it.
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By Jennifer Smith
Your Daily Tarot Card for May 18th is The Moon
Tarot Card of the Day
The Moon
May 18th, 2015
What has traditionally been known as the Moon card refers to a deep state of sensitivity and imaginative impressionability, developed within a womb of deep relaxation. Here we dream and go into trance, have visions and receive insights, wash in and out with the psychic tides, and experience deep mystical and/or terrifying realities beyond our ordinary senses. The full moon and/or eclipse cycle charted by the Magi (as in some of the earliest Moon card images) exemplify this as a mechanism that Nature uses to expand consciousness.
The variants of the courtly lovers (representing skillful use of the sex force) or the man sleeping it off under the tree (use of drugs to alter consciousness) are also traditional avenues for tapping this primal force. Human interest in higher states propels us to the frontiers of consciousness, where we cannot always control what happens. The Moon card represents the ultimate test of a soul’s integrity, where the membrane between self and the Unknown is removed, and the drop of individuality reenters the Ocean of Being. What transpires next is between a soul and its Maker.
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Get A Jump On Tomorrow, Your Horoscopes for Tuesday, May 19th
Your Daily Horoscopes for Tuesday, May 19th
by Rick Levine
Today is the first full day of mischievous Mercury’s retrograde cycle, a time when the best of intentions go awry if we don’t have all our ducks in a row. The restless Gemini Moon joins up with Mercury to precipitate misunderstandings, making it crucial to think things through before saying something we later regret. Obstacles will fall away as another layer of reality begins to reveal itself.
Aries Horoscope
(Mar 21 – Apr 19)
Your mind is racing at a million miles a minute; the thoughts go flying by so fast that you can’t hold onto any one of them. Unbeknownst to you, more is going on than you realize. It’s not time to turn a dream into reality now. Mercury’s retrograde in your 3rd House of Information gives you a chance to let your thoughts and ideas come and go at their own pace without any need to make major decisions or initiate action just yet. Explore all your alternatives and take comfort in the fact that you don’t have to choose one today.
Taurus Horoscope
(Apr 20 – May 20)
Your most ingenious money-making schemes probably look better on paper now than they do once you try to put them into motion. But don’t throw the baby out with the bath water; there may be a real jewel buried among a pile of half-crazy ideas. Keep mulling the various possibilities around in your mind. Don’t get lazy and let one go because it’s not perfect. However, getting swept up in a feeling of urgency is your biggest threat to success. Time is on your side, so let the developmental process take its own organic course.
Gemini Horoscope
(May 21 – Jun 20)
You may experience moments of dread now when you start to believe that time has run out and you’ve missed a once-in-a-lifetime chance. You are tempted to bring others into your drama today as if they might have the answer to your current dilemma. But don’t fall victim to a momentary flash of panic; instead recognize the trap of Mercury retrograde as it turns up the intensity on your analytical process. Shift your focus from the most immediate tasks to the more long-range ones. Perspective is your friend in more ways than one.
Cancer Horoscope
(Jun 21 – Jul 22)
Capturing the magic of your imagination these days is a challenge worth rising to as cerebral Mercury back steps through your 12th House of Spiritual Mystery. Schedule time to meditate, dance or listen to music so you can sink beneath the superficial noise in your head and into the creative waters of your subconscious. But you may not get tangible results overnight. Establish a daily practice of quieting your thoughts so you can reach the land of enchantment anytime you want. Dreams today, reality tomorrow.
Leo Horoscope
(Jul 23 – Aug 22)
The danger of thinking about the future is expecting it to arrive in the present. Your mind is so active now that it’s difficult to shut off your imagination — and the fantasies look so wonderful that you want them to come true today. Consciously take a few steps back from your own mental machinations while Mercury is retrograde in your 11th House of Goals. There’s no need to forget about your aspirations; just acknowledge that it’s healthier to treat them as dreams now rather than plans. The ones worthy of manifesting will continue to gain momentum over the next few weeks.
Virgo Horoscope
(Aug 23 – Sep 22)
You may be frustrated by your lack of progress at work, especially if you didn’t receive that promotion or raise you wanted. You’re inclined to share your emotions with one of your colleagues, but this open communication could backfire on you. Others might even see you as overly ambitious or self-indulgent if you reveal your feelings. Don’t close down your heart, but keep it protected from needless drama. Remove the disappointment by realizing Mercury’s retrograde is in your 10th House of Career, delaying the good news for a few weeks. Don’t throw in the towel; you still can reach your goals, but not on your original timetable.
Libra Horoscope
(Sep 23 – Oct 22)
You want to proudly announce your plans for the next chapter of your life. You might have dreams of climbing the tallest mountain or crossing the widest desert. Or, perhaps, you’re ready to crack the books and earn the degree you’ve always wanted. However, it’s too soon to talk about your ambitions; if you do, you could unintentionally dissipate the energy. Continue working on your big adventure behind the scenes. Seek support from others only after your facts are in order and your strategy is bulletproof.
Scorpio Horoscope
(Oct 23 – Nov 21)
You are entering a planetary power zone where your ideas carry extra weight, but the emphasis on your thoughts is not without possible pitfalls. Becoming caught in a cycle of doubt can spiral out of control unless you consciously intervene. Mercury is retrograding through your 8th House of Transformation, inviting you to reassess the efficacy of your deepest emotional patterns. Reinforce the behaviors that are working for you, but relinquish those that are not. You hold the potential for positive change in your own hands if you’re willing to let go of the past.
Sagittarius Horoscope
(Nov 22 – Dec 21)
It might seem as if someone is picking a fight with you, but you may be extra sensitive to other people’s words today. It’s likely that you could jump to a faulty conclusion or misinterpret a message as communicator Mercury dances backward through your 7th House of Partners. Don’t be overly concerned if you find yourself having the same conversation again and again as you try to untangle a misunderstanding. Naturally, it’s even better if you are extra cautious in all conversations now to avoid trouble before it happens. If you can’t say something nice, don’t say anything at all.
Capricorn Horoscope
(Dec 22 – Jan 19)
Your uncharacteristic inattention to details can cause your best-laid plans to go awry now. You might have too many commitments that spread your energy too thin. Or you could just be so eager to begin a project that you make fast assumptions instead of doing the research. Don’t let your ambition get the best of you while mental Mercury is retrograding through your 6th House of Service. Building your foundation on solid facts and meticulous follow-through takes your work to the next level.
Aquarius Horoscope
(Jan 20 – Feb 18)
Words come easily to you today, prompting you to express your heart in a romantic manner. But you have so many wonderful visions that it’s nearly impossible to pick just one and run with it. Consequently, you may get frustrated with your inability to share your emotions. Unfortunately, your angst could even close down the flow of positive feelings. However, Mercury’s retrograde in your 5th House of Play might reignite an old flame rather than firing up a new one. It’s not important whether you are moving ahead or backward now; shine your love light wherever you go.
Pisces Horoscope
(Feb 19 – Mar 20)
Your hypersensitivity presents you with an irreconcilable dilemma today. You may know how someone close to you feels even before they tell you. It’s as if you can actually hear their thoughts when messenger Mercury is moving backward in your 4th House of Family. No matter how strong your psychic radar is now, it’s still crucial to check out your hunches instead of just assuming they are right. It’s a blessing to use your non-verbal antenna to tune into the emotional dynamics as long as you also initiate a conversation to validate the truth.
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If You Were Born Today, May 18
If You Were Born Today, May 18
While you are sociable and confident, you have a spiritual side and a strong need for privacy. You are creative, unusual, passionate, and a tad mysterious, but ultimately very reliable and trustworthy. You possess tremendous business sense, and the determination to go after what you want. You are imaginative and know how to use your imagination in the business world. Famous people born today: Perry Como, Tina Fey, Frank Capra, Reggie Jackson, Chow Yun-Fat.
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Your Horoscopes for Monday, May 18th
Your Horoscopes for Monday, May 18th
by Rick Levine
Getting back to basics is required by the pragmatic Taurus New Moon at 12:13 am EDT, but keeping things simple now is no easy task. The Moon jumps into flighty Gemini at 5:27 am, tempting us to change direction mid-stream. But her opposition to authoritative Saturn a few hours later halts us in our tracks. This stop-start-stop rhythm is accentuated when trickster Mercury turns communication inside-out during its retrograde cycle that ends June 11.
Aries Horoscope
(Mar 21 – Apr 19)
Building your nest egg is at the top of your list as the solid Taurus New Moon highlights your 2nd House of Resources. The cosmic emphasis is on your personal finances for the month ahead, so take stock of your assets and put your accounts in order. However, the judgments you make about yourself impact your earning power more than you think. You can add value to your life by considering what you have to offer to others and how they perceive you. But a one-time fix isn’t the answer today; revisit your progress regularly in the days ahead to generate the prosperity you seek.
Taurus Horoscope
(Apr 20 – May 20)
You have a special opportunity to see yourself clearly today as the New Moon falls in your sensible sign. You have a rare chance to reevaluate how you process your emotions which can change your life for the better. But unless you act on your newly found self-awareness right away, you might slip back into old patterns. Maintaining strong protective defenses may no longer be appropriate. Your life will grow richer and more rewarding as you consciously share your vulnerabilities with those you can trust. Your heart is like other muscles; it gets stronger when you use it.
Gemini Horoscope
(May 21 – Jun 20)
It’s time to uncover any thoughts you have secreted away in your subconscious mind, for some of these hidden stories can now be told. The Taurus New Moon falls in your 12th House of Privacy, yet moving emotions out of denial and into a shared reality deepens the intimacy in your relationships. Mercury’s retrograde turn might tempt you to sidestep the intensity by intellectualizing your feelings; instead, seize the moment and open your heart to those you love.
Cancer Horoscope
(Jun 21 – Jul 22)
Surrounding yourself with allies seems like a natural thing to do while the Taurus New Moon activates your 11th House of Community. Spending time with a group of like-minded people happily sets the social stage for the next few weeks. However, you still might doubt your decisions today, but don’t let that stop you from following through with your initial intentions. Trust your original instincts now, push through any fears and keep moving your energy outward. The world is a better place with you in it.
Leo Horoscope
(Jul 23 – Aug 22)
Although it’s your time to shine in the public eye, you may want to hide from the attention once you get it. Today’s Taurus New Moon occurs in your 10th House of Career, casting a spotlight on your professional life for weeks to come. But you might be afraid that you won’t be able to live up to everyone’s expectations once they see who you really are. A healthy amount of humility works as an asset, but your uncharacteristic self-doubt only gets in your way. Fortunately, you will stand up to the scrutiny as long as you are honest and open in you interactions with others.
Virgo Horoscope
(Aug 23 – Sep 22)
You are pulled in opposite directions as you attempt to be practical and philosophical at the same time. The earthy Taurus New Moon encourages you to be dependable, yet its influence on your 9th House of Big Ideas destabilizes your plans. Meanwhile, mischievous Mercury’s retrograde turn makes it tougher to resolve the opposing forces. It takes practice to keep your feet on the ground while aspiring toward the heavens. Fortunately, you can soar to new heights as long as you give yourself extra time to honor both approaches.
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Your Love Horoscopes for the Week of May 18th
Your Love Horoscopes for the Week of May 18th
A New Moon in Taurus on Monday can set the stage for new and exciting sensual delights. The problem? Communication. On the very same day, Mercury will turn retrograde and remains out of phase until June 11. Do your best to navigate choppy communication waters with your partner. On Thursday, Venus will oppose Pluto and this can intensify love. Still, be careful … fated attraction can easily get out of hand. Obsession, possession, jealousy and manipulation are always lurking in the shadow of Pluto. Don’t go there.
Aries Horoscope (Mar 21 – Apr 19)
There’s plenty to talk about this week with your lover. The problem is that he or she might not understand everything that you have to say. The ruler of your romance sector, the Sun, will enter chatty Gemini on Thursday but earlier in the week, Mercury will have already turned retrograde in the same part of your chart. Translation? This won’t be the time to make vital decisions about your love life. Go with the flow and see where that leads you.
Taurus Horoscope (Apr 20 – May 20)
A bright New Moon in your sign on Monday will set the stage for a personal fresh start. This can involve your romantic life but it can just as easily be another area if love isn’t your main focus these days. Still, if you want something in love, now is your time to plant those seeds. On Thursday, an intense conversation about matters of the heart might be more than you bargained for.
Gemini Horoscope (May 21 – Jun 20)
This might not be the smoothest week for you. On Monday, Mercury will turn retrograde in your sign, making it difficult for you to clearly express yourself. Take your time and be sure to do what you can to clarify your thoughts — especially to your partner. The two of you might have a major disagreement about a financial matter on Thursday. Then on Friday, you might feel that your partner is dimming your light a little too much.
Cancer Horoscope (June 21 – Jul 22)
If you’re looking to make new friends, you’re in luck. On Monday, a New Moon will fall in the area of your chart that rules your social life, opening the door wide. If single, this will be a good time to consider Internet dating or to install a dating app on your phone. If you’re in a relationship, Thursday might be extra intense. You might feel as if you are constantly making compromises in your relationship and if so, there might be a situation that leads to a breaking point. Something has to change.
Leo Horoscope (Jul 23 – Aug 22)
You might not have the easiest time communicating with pals this week. If you wanted to have a conversation with one of your friends, you might not exactly like the outcome of your dialogue. Know that until June 11, it’ll be easy to experience mishaps in communication and that it’ll affect your social life most dramatically. In other news, on Thursday, you might finally reach your limit about how much energy you’re giving to a crush who just isn’t into you. Good.
Virgo Horoscope (Aug 23 – Sep 22)
Your love life might be sticky — or just plain out of control. On one hand, expect plenty of passion. Feelings can easily go to an extreme and there’s no such thing as middle ground. On the other hand however, you might start to feel that your lover has more control over your life than you’re comfortable with. This might express itself strongly in your social life and your personal dreams. Don’t give away who you are just because you’ve given away your heart.
Libra Horoscope (Sep 23 – Oct 22)
On Monday, a New Moon will fall in the most intimate area of your chart — the 8th House of Sex and Deep Sharing. This can set the stage for you to have an erotic encounter with someone. He or she might be your partner if you’re in a relationship, but if you’re single, this is a rife set up for a hot and steamy sexual indulgence. In fact, on Thursday the power of attraction will be a major theme and you could find a commanding VIP irresistible.
Scorpio Horoscope (Oct 23 – Nov 21)
There’s definitely news for you in the relationship department since a promising New Moon will fall in your partnership sector on Monday. This can set the stage for a fresh start between you and your mate — especially if you have felt as though things are getting stale. Now you’ll have an opportunity to liven up your relationship using your senses as a guide. Have a conversation with your sweetheart on Thursday. Be willing to go to the depths in order to reach the heights in love.
Sagittarius Horoscope (Nov 22 – Dec 21)
This week, matters of the heart will likely be more work than pleasure. First, on Monday, Mercury will turn retrograde in your partnership sector. Until June 11, this signals that you and your mate have some work to do in the communication department. Take a “roll your sleeves up” approach and be willing to do the work necessary to improve things between you and your mate. That will be vitally important on Friday.
Capricorn Horoscope (Dec 22 – Jan 19)
Love potential is all over your chart this week! First, a glittering New Moon in your romance sector on Monday can be all you need to help you meet someone special. Of course, you’ll have to do your part and make an effort to be social. If you do, the Universe is willing and ready to reward you. If you’re in a relationship, Thursday will be a day to remember. The hold you have on your lover can’t be underestimated. Use your power wisely.
Aquarius Horoscope (Jan 20 – Feb 18)
If you find yourself thinking more about an ex this week, don’t be surprised. The urge to stalk his or her Facebook page, drive past his or her house, or even send a friendly text are all possibilities. If you find yourself having an actual conversation with your old flame, the two of you might be very tempted to give things a second try. Don’t rush into this — no matter how enticing it is. There’s a reason you broke up in the first place. Remember it.
Pisces Horoscope (Feb 19 – Mar 20)
If you’re in a relationship, it’s possible that you and your partner will not see eye-to-eye on a family matter. There could be a decision you need to make together concerning your living situation or about a relative. If so, it’ll be hard to reach an agreement. If you can delay this conversation until later next month, that would be ideal. If you’re dating someone casually, one of your friends might try to interfere with your love life on Thursday. Set boundaries.
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Your Weekly Astrology Report for May 18 – 24
Weekly Astrology: May 18 – 24, 2015
Caution: Curvy roads ahead
Maria DeSimone on the topics of mercury retrograde, horoscopes, astrologyThere’s not so much one central theme this week in the sky as there is “something for everyone.” Read all about how to navigate what could be complicated energy, while learning how to maximize the goodness..
Monday, May 18: New Moon in Taurus; Mercury Retrograde in Gemini
On Monday, a gorgeous New Moon in Taurus will help you begin to develop one of your personal talents with confidence. This lunation can also bring financial changes, but you’ll have to initiate them. Make a plan and stick to it over the next couple of weeks. Also, take time to reconnect with Mother Earth and honor the part of you that IS attached to this physical world we live in. What soothes your senses? THAT is what you need to do this week.
Also on Monday, Mercury will turn retrograde in Gemini and remains retrograde until June 11. This can be tricky terrain to navigate since it’ll bring about all the usual communication mishaps. Gemini is ruled by Mercury so there’s a double dose of frustration potential this time around. Follow all the usual “dos and don’ts” connected to a Mercury Retrograde phase but remember that this is also a time that can bring blessings. Your mind is forced to slow down now and re-evaluate a specific area in your life. Listen.
Thursday, May 21: Sun in Gemini; Venus opposite Pluto
On Thursday, the Sun enters Gemini to shine an even brighter light on mental pursuits. Love planet Venus will also oppose Pluto on this day. If you decide to make love and not war, it can be quite gratifying. If you choose the warpath however, things might become quite ugly. Issues about controlling money may come up, either in business or your personal life. Handle with care.
Friday, May 22: Sun opposite Saturn in Sagittarius
On Friday, the Sun will oppose Saturn. You might feel blocked from shining your light. See this as an opportunity to prune whatever isn’t working. Instead of allowing any criticism or delay to thwart you, use it to propel you to an even greater level of personal achievement.
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Mercury Retrograde in Gemini Horoscopes
Mercury Retrograde in Gemini Horoscopes
It’s double-trouble as Mercury moves backward in its own sign
It’s that time again! From May 18 until June 11, 2015, Mercury, the planet of communication, commerce, and transportation, will be retrograde. This time Mercury will retrograde in one of the signs it rules: chatty, social Gemini. As a result, it’s possible that the usual Mercury Retrograde mishaps might become more of a nuisance!
In particular, if you have anything going on communication-wise that involves writing, speaking, teaching, or learning, this might be a time when you’re better off reviewing your work and double-checking your sources even more than usual. Remember that after Mercury turns direct, whatever communications-related project you have going on will likely shine due to the work you put into it now
This Mercury Retrograde, move beyond the past and make sense of what’s happening today with a Self-Healing Potentials Tarot reading.
Since Mercury and Gemini are also connected to siblings and your neighborhood, watch out for misunderstandings between you and a brother or sister or neighbor. Do your best to avoid making a vital decision about any situation connected to you and any of these people in your life.
There might be some type of frustrating situation that happens in your neighborhood over the next few weeks and if so, you’ll need to be patient. Roadwork or some other situation that makes commuting in your area more frustrating is possible. Allow extra time if you drive; take the bus or train to work or school.
And lastly, this won’t be a good time to purchase a new car. All major purchases are best put off until after Mercury is direct (especially anything electronic), but car repairs or issues might be an extra nuisance now.
Aries Horoscope (Mar 21 – Apr 19)
Since Mercury will retrograde in your 3rd House of Communication, Transportation, Short Distance Travel and Siblings, ALL of the general Mercury Retrograde advice stated in the overview will apply to you tenfold. Do your best to diffuse any dicey situation between you and a sibling. Assume that one of you is not armed with the correct information and perspective, and remember that your relationship is more important than whatever issue the two of you can’t agree on is about. If you have a short trip planned, make sure your car is serviced properly beforehand. You won’t enjoy a road trip with car trouble.
Taurus Horoscope (Apr 20 – May 20)
With Mercury traveling retrograde in your 2nd House of Income and Talents, your mind will certainly be on money. The problem is, you may also be more confused than usual about a financial matter. Perhaps you’ll have a choice to make about which one of your revenue streams to pay extra attention to and put a greater focus on. You might wonder if you’ll need to give up one way you earn money for another. Allocating your time and carefully evaluating where your best return is will be called for.
Gemini Horoscope (May 21 – Jun 20)
You’re ruled by Mercury and as a result, you’re typically more sensitive to his retrograde times than others. This one however, might prove to be a doozy! That’s because Mercury will retrograde in your sign, and as a result whatever you say can and will be held against you. Try your very best to take this potential with a grain of salt and a good sense of humor. Expect to feel misunderstood or misrepresented, and do your best to come across as honestly as possible in conversations. If you can’t make up your mind about a situation, be honest about that fact. It’s better than confusing someone you care about by flip-flopping around the issue.
Cancer Horoscope (June 21 – Jul 22)
If you’re a writer or in the communication arts, your imagination might require extra time alone in order to create your best work during Mercury Retrograde. Allow yourself plenty of time in solitude to jot down ideas, brainstorm, or to rework an important draft. You might realize that you’re flow of thoughts or ideas are blocked due to something bothering you from your past. This can be a memory, anxiety, or unresolved situation that causes you significant distress. If so, now is the time to revisit that time and work through whatever you need to.
Leo Horoscope (Jul 23 – Aug 22)
A miscommunication between you and a friend is possible during this Mercury Retrograde phase, but if this happens it’ll likely trigger you to reconsider the bigger picture of your social life. Are you still compatible with the people inside your circle? Or are you veering off into a different direction — one that requires a different network of acquaintances? Be honest with yourself and realize that you don’t have to completely disconnect from one set of friends in order to explore new interests. It’s a matter of reprioritizing your social time.
Virgo Horoscope (Aug 23 – Sep 22)
Career will be your focus this Mercury Retrograde, since Mercury will backtrack through your 10th House of Profession over the next few weeks. You might feel like you and your boss or another VIP are crossing signals a bit too often. He or she might not understand everything you’re trying to convey in the way you hope. Don’t assume that this person is downplaying your ideas or doesn’t value them. It might be a matter of how you’re presenting information. What about a different approach? This is the time to consider how being more open to change in communication can actually be the catalyst that’ll take you to the next level professionally.
Libra Horoscope (Sept 23 – Oct 22)
If you’re in school studying for an advanced degree, license, or certification, it’s possible that your brain will literally hurt over the next few weeks as you try to assimilate some difficult material. Consider hiring a tutor or asking your professor for extra time privately in order to review what you don’t understand. If you are willing to put in the extra time to master whatever it is you’re studying, then you can be sure you’ll ace your upcoming exam. Also, if you plan on traveling during this time allow extra time for potential delays. Double-check to ensure you’ve packed all important items and documentation.
Scorpio Horoscope (Oct 23 – Nov 21)
There might be some frustrating financial paperwork to go through or a delay in processing paperwork you’re counting on for a loan, line of credit, or mortgage this Mercury Retrograde. Do your best to remain patient if you find yourself mired in this type of red tape over the next few weeks. Trust that it will get resolved and that any delay may actually work out to be in your best interests. This gives you time to research other options, better interest rates, or to find a missing document that you’re looking for. Avoid new investments during this time.
Sagittarius Horoscope (Nov 22 – Dec 21)
You and your partner might begin to feel as if you’re each on a different planet when you try to reach an agreement about an important matter. Mercury will retrograde through your 7th House of Relationships during the next few weeks, calling attention to any weak links in your ability to speak and listen to one another. Collaboration is possible, but only if you each understand what the other person wants and needs. You might think it’s one thing, but unless you get clarification from your mate, you might be disappointed to realize it’s something else entirely.
Capricorn Horoscope (Dec 22 – Jan 19)
With Mercury moving retrograde through your 6th House of Work and Daily Routine, you may find that more of your assignments come back to you from your supervisor with requests for revision. Be patient if this happens and see it as an opportunity to improve your efficiency and overall productivity. Paperwork might seem endless during this time but again, this is your chance to prove just how organized you can be. If there’s any miscommunication between you and a coworker try to resolve it as best you see fit. There might be a difference of opinion on how to approach a major project. In this case remind yourself that two minds are better than one.
Aquarius Horoscope (Jan 20 – Feb 18)
If you notice that you’re thinking more and more about an ex-lover, the temptation to contact him or her might be strong during this time. If you’re connected on social media or live in the same neighborhood, don’t be surprised if your paths cross over the next few weeks. Sure, sparks may fly, but before you jump back into a relationship that wasn’t right the first time around, take time to remember what went wrong in the first place. Unless there has been a dramatic change, a second chance might only lead to further disappointment.
Pisces Horoscope (Feb 19 – Mar 20)
Relatives you haven’t heard from might come out of the woodwork over the next few weeks thanks to Mercury moving retrograde through your 4th House of Home and Family. You may enjoy rekindling the connection between yourself and these family members. In fact, it’ll be a great time to organize a family reunion or other gathering. You might also notice a stronger interest in looking back to your family’s past. Studying your roots or genealogy will be quite rewarding during this time. You may find out information that you never knew about before!
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