With 5 planets in retrograde motion now, progress is slow, people are cautious or distracted and facts need to be checked! It’s a great time for a course correction or making adaptive changes to any business strategy or asset management plan you have. Mercury in Taurus is Rx until May 22nd, Mars in Sag until June 23rd, Jupiter in Virgo until May 9th, Saturn in Sag until August 13th and Pluto in Capricorn until September 26th.
It is relatively rare to have 5 planets in this apparent backward motion condition, it’s been about 10 years since the last time, so realize you are experiencing a unique period in life right now, a tad frustrating but unique it is!
Good news is that Jupiter with its expansive and positive nature, stations on May 9th and goes forward first in the lineup at 13 degrees of Virgo this month giving us a welcome break from stagnation. Jupiter is transiting an earth sign and making a beneficial trine not only to the Sun, Venus and Mercury in Taurus, but also to Pluto in Capricorn. This should prove beneficial to anyone with planets in those signs. Look at what houses Taurus, Virgo, Sagittarius and Pisces rule in your chart to see where this cosmic influence can give you a boost! Mercury next follows with its station on May 22 at 14 degrees of Taurus and moving towards correcting those communication and travel and mind fog snafus that occurred over the previous 3 weeks through the first 2 weeks of June. Many insights can occur during retrograde periods so they have their positive purpose. It’s a time to let go of old patterns, negative behaviors and personal baggage.
Uranus still in Aries, can give lighting fast insights and a call for acting on those insights while Neptune in Pisces moves us to acknowledge the unseen realms and intuitive wisdom. Take a break by a body of water to foster that connection.
Read your Sun sign and rising sign for best information.
ARIES
March 21-April 20
Your ruling planet, Mars, is with Saturn and retrograde in your solar 9th house, challenging your belief systems and uncovering prejudices and blockages. Money issues could also come up over the next 2 months creating a need for a new strategy. The new Moon illuminates your relationship with money and opportunities for work can increase after the 9th. Best days are the 4th and 5th, as well as the 31st.
TAURUS
April 21-May 20
With your ruling planet, Venus, going through your sign, life has a positive and beneficial grace to it. It is a great time to beautify yourself and/or your personal space. Even with Mercury retrograde in your sign, there’s still an easy flow to the changes of schedule or communication you encounter at this time. Your spirit of adventure and social life gets a boost after the 9th when Jupiter goes direct in your solar 5th house. But with 2 malefics retrograde in your 8th, there’s going to be some money issues or additional expenditures you didn’t plan on. A new Moon occurs in your sign on the 6th so know that you are making a fresh start in how you present yourself to the world. Best days are the 5th and 6th.
GEMINI
May 21-June 21
Your ruler, Mercury is retrograde in your solar 12th house, giving you an opportunity to look deeply at your own self defeating behaviors and the ways you sabotage your own best interests. This is a productive time and will bring immense benefits if you lovingly take positive action to acknowledge and correct your mistakes. Partnerships are difficult now with 2 malefic planets in your solar 7th house so watch what you say, how you say it and your actions towards others right now. Good days are the 7th and 8th.
CANCER
June 22-July 22
With 3 beneficial planets transiting your solar 11th house of business gains, hopes and dreams and friendships you can experience a nice amount of benefits. Jupiter going direct in your 3rd house brings an abundance of mental strength and communication skills. Those Cancers involved with writing will be boosted after the 9th by Jupiter going direct. Watch your health as you need to makes some changes as 2 malefic planets retrograde in the 6th say you need to slow down and be aware of diet, exercise and adequate rest. Positive days for you are the 9th and 10th.
LEO
July 23-Aug 22
With 3 planets and the new Moon in your solar 10th house there is a big opportunity to advance professionally now. You can formulate a positive new plan but don’t present it till after the 22nd as you will likely make some mistake and be misunderstood. Get your facts straight by all means. The 2 malefics, Mars and Saturn are retrograde in your solar 5th house bringing some anxiety or disruptions around creative projects and children and will require your attention. Jupiter in the 2nd gives your finances a boost so maybe the deal will get finalized after the 22nd indeed! Best days are the 11th and 12th.
VIRGO
Aug 23-Sept 22
Jupiter in your sign finally going direct will bring a welcome relief from the stagnation and frustration you’ve personally endured over the last 5 months. Acknowledge how you’ve hung in there and persisted without much gain and purely on faith. The new moon in your solar 9th house can fortify your beliefs and this faith in the future. The 2 retrograde malefic in your 4th house bring challenges or problems in your home, a need for repairs or issues and demands from your family. Progress may be a bit slow for May but things take off for the better in June. Best days are the 14th and 15th.
LIBRA
Sept 23-Oct 23
With Venus in Taurus and the new Moon in your solar 8th house you have some money issues regarding insurances, wills, legacies and spousal income to deal with. It’s a new start so be clear about how you want to proceed now. The 2 malefics retrograding in your 3rd house of siblings and communication in general can be difficult as your frustration and anger issues can surface and cause harm. Hold your tongue but don’t be passive aggressive with them. The 16th and 17th are days things can go your way.
SCORPIO
Oct 24-Nov 22
Love and money are the key issues for you right now. But it seems it is going to cost you to keep both as 2 malefics retrograde in your 2nd house of assets demand some sacrifice. Don’t be resentful of expenditures particularly on behalf of any partnership. Jupiter going direct in your 11th house brings addition income from your profession as a result so it’s pretty much a wash. The 19th and 20th are your best days.
SAGITTARIUS
Nov 23-Dec 21
Your ruling planet, Jupiter, goes direct in your 10th house of profession status so you can make some headway there if you stay focused and avoid negativity from the past. 2 malefics, retrograde in your 1st house gives you a harder edge than you’ve had before and you need to make sure you are making the right impression. Learn from your past, just don’t dwell on it. The new Moon and 3 beneficial planets are in your 6th house so pay attention to your health and don’t over indulge in anything. The full Moon on the 21st and the 22nd are your power days.
CAPRICORN
Dec 22-Jan 20
With Jupiter going direct in your 9th house, Pluto in your first and the new Moon stellium in your 5th, there’s a major blessing happening this month for you. It can, however, make one over confident and gradious. Concurrently, be aware that 2 malefics in your 12th house of self undoing can create some problems if you don’t own your mistakes from the past. Don’t do the same thing over and expect a different result. Get professional advice and listen to it before taking action. The 23rd, 24th and 25th are your best days.
AQUARIUS
Jan 21-Feb 20
Your ruling planet, Saturn, is retrograde with Mars Rx in your solar 11th house, slowing down gains from your business and making you a bit cranky to be around. This casts a negative outlook about progress and the future. Don’t stay stuck here. This is a temporary condition but it does want you to take stock of your actions and what you are putting out there in the world. Take heart, the new Moon and stellium of planets in Taurus in your 4th house give you a lovely cocoon from the troubles of the outer world. Best days to take advantage of it are the 26th and 27th.
PISCES
Feb 21-Mar 20
Your ruling planet, Jupiter, gives your partnerships a boost of energy after the 9th, making things a lot easier. The 2 malefic planets, Mars and Saturn are retrograde in your solar 10th house, slowing progress with your career or dumping a lot of responsibility and challenges on your plate. Do what you can but make note of what’s really not fair right now. You will have a chance to air your grievances more effectively later this summer when Mars leaves that house. The new Moon happens in your solar 3rd house of siblings, communication and travel, sounds like a busy social schedule is on the horizon. Enjoy yourself on the 28th, 29th and 30th as those are your best days.
So sorry for the delay in this… Mercury Rx in my sign of Taurus is dealing me some obstacles to efficiency and being on time with my communications… astrology in action!
Namaste,
Jeanne