Author: Nadia Gilchrist

May 8th, 2019: Mercury in Taurus Conjunct Uranus

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  • Mercury in Taurus conjunct Uranus (3 deg)

Surprising information puts Uranus’ transit of Taurus into focus. An update to a habitual form of security, income or values is put into words, and this may connect back to April 22nd, when the Taurus Sun conjoined Uranus (and first illuminated this issue).

At that time, something grabbed your attention. Now you’re talking about it, hearing about it, or being faced with the cold, clear revelation. Uranus/Mercury is as logical as it gets – information is completely detached from sentiment or tradition. What you need to know now comes out, ready or not.

You may speak up about what’s valuable to you – what you will not compromise on. “Uncompromising” is an important theme with this aspect. You may learn about a new source of something essential. Maybe you discover the true value of something. Whatever comes out will be the absolute truth.

And the value of that is incalculable.

Uranus is the higher octave of Mercury. Transpersonal Uranus takes Mercury’s personal ideas and plugs them into the collective (or to something major that’s outside your control) – big transformations, universal upgrades, revolutions and inspiration are “translated” into a language that relates to your personal situation, via Mercury.

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May 8th, 2019: Mercury in Taurus Conjunct Uranus

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  • Mercury in Taurus conjunct Uranus (3 deg)

Surprising information puts Uranus’ transit of Taurus into focus. An update to a habitual form of security, income or values is put into words, and this may connect back to April 22nd, when the Taurus Sun conjoined Uranus (and first illuminated this issue).

At that time, something grabbed your attention. Now you’re talking about it, hearing about it, or being faced with the cold, clear revelation. Uranus/Mercury is as logical as it gets – information is completely detached from sentiment or tradition. What you need to know now comes out, ready or not.

You may speak up about what’s valuable to you – what you will not compromise on. “Uncompromising” is an important theme with this aspect. You may learn about a new source of something essential. Maybe you discover the true value of something. Whatever comes out will be the absolute truth.

And the value of that is incalculable.

Uranus is the higher octave of Mercury. Transpersonal Uranus takes Mercury’s personal ideas and plugs them into the collective (or to something major that’s outside your control) – big transformations, universal upgrades, revolutions and inspiration are “translated” into a language that relates to your personal situation, via Mercury.

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May 7th, 2019: Venus in Aries Square Saturn Rx

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  • Venus in Aries square Saturn Rx in Capricorn (20 deg)

Continuing yesterday’s events from Venus’ square to the Nodes, , Venus’ square to the South Node ruler (Saturn) can present specific blocks that restrict the movement of this passionate new issue. There may be a struggle to get what you want as well as an intensified desire to have it (you want what’s being denied).

This is a South Node issue – something from the past must be resolved. An old rule is keeping you in check. You can’t avoid it and there may even be a responsibility that needs to be attended to (the extra work you have to do to get what you want). Perhaps you’re finally confronting an old fear or tradition that says you’re not good enough/you can’t have this/you need to control yourself.

This is a crisis that offers the possibility of breakthrough once you turn the corner. But you’ll have to do the work – moving past a fear can be just as much as work as dealing with a responsibility.

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May 7th, 2019: Venus in Aries Square Saturn Rx

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Caspar David Friedrich

Caspar David Friedrich

  • Venus in Aries square Saturn Rx in Capricorn (20 deg)

Continuing yesterday’s events from Venus’ square to the Nodes, , Venus’ square to the South Node ruler (Saturn) can present specific blocks that restrict the movement of this passionate new issue. There may be a struggle to get what you want as well as an intensified desire to have it (you want what’s being denied).

This is a South Node issue – something from the past must be resolved. An old rule is keeping you in check. You can’t avoid it and there may even be a responsibility that needs to be attended to (the extra work you have to do to get what you want). Perhaps you’re finally confronting an old fear or tradition that says you’re not good enough/you can’t have this/you need to control yourself.

This is a crisis that offers the possibility of breakthrough once you turn the corner. But you’ll have to do the work – moving past a fear can be just as much as work as dealing with a responsibility.

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May 6th, 2019: Venus in Aries Square the Nodes

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Photo by Miriam Espacio from Pexels

Photo by Miriam Espacio from Pexels

  • Venus in Aries square the South Node in Capricorn/North Node in Cancer (19 deg)

A square to the Nodes manifests as a an issue that you’ve confronted in the past. This time, you have a chance to do things differently, but the pull towards the past will be strong.

Venus in Aries suggests a relationship, financial or self-esteem issue that involves passion, impulse or a new/exciting direction. You want or have attracted something/someone that’s bold and a bit risky. You can stick with the old rules/fears/commitments (South Node) or follow your gut instincts (North Node) -it’s a choice between what’s habitual versus what actually feels (Cancer) good/comfortable/authentic.

Feelings are your guide – Venus is what you want but Cancer is what you need. In this case you are combining them. Note that on May 1st, Mercury in Aries squared the Nodes, so this could be the continuation of an issue from that date.

It’s interesting that Mercury is entering Venus-ruled Taurus today – the conversation from May 1st is evolving. You’re at a crossroads, and conversations are getting real (read the Mercury in Taurus post).

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Mercury’s Transit of Taurus (And A Voice for Lilith)

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Photo by Luis Quintero from Pexels

Photo by Luis Quintero from Pexels

Mercury enters Taurus on May 6th at 2:25 pm EDT. Information and communication is focused on what’s real and immediate. Solid, simple ideas have value – proof is essential. Values are put into words. Don’t waste your time with complicated decisions. Keep it straightforward and start with the basics – you can build from there.

Usually this transit would indicate a slower-moving flow of information that becomes fixed. But Mercury’s upcoming conjunction to Uranus ensures that will not happen. What you planned may be turned on its head.

Mercury in Taurus’ first aspect (also on May 6th) is a sextile to Black Moon Lilith in Pisces. Newly emerging, taboo issues of female power, emancipation, victimization or sexuality are gently grounded with a few words of introduction. Lilith is a given a voice that draws attention to her, and it’s quiet (at first). But sometimes you don’t need to shout to be heard. Keep in this in mind if you want to speak about something that’s normally uncomfortable or unusual. This is one or two phrases spoken calmly, with impact.

Here are the aspects Mercury in Taurus will make:

  • May 6th: sextile Black Moon Lilith in Pisces (0 deg)

  • May 8th: conjunct Uranus (3 deg)

  • May 12th: sextile Juno in Cancer (10 deg)

  • May 12th: inconjunct Ceres Rx in Sagittarius (10 deg)

  • May 12th: inconjunct Pallas Rx in Libra (11 deg)

  • May 15th: sextile Neptune in Pisces (18 deg)

  • May 16th: trine the Capricorn South Node (19 deg)

  • May 16th: trine Saturn Rx in Capricorn (20 deg)

  • May 17th: inconjunct Jupiter Rx in Sagittarius (22 deg)

  • May 18th: trine Pluto Rx in Capricorn (23 deg)

  • May 21st: Gemini ingress

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Mercury’s Transit of Taurus (And A Voice for Lilith)

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Photo by Luis Quintero from Pexels

Photo by Luis Quintero from Pexels

Mercury enters Taurus on May 6th at 2:25 pm EDT. Information and communication is focused on what’s real and immediate. Solid, simple ideas have value – proof is essential. Values are put into words. Don’t waste your time with complicated decisions. Keep it straightforward and start with the basics – you can build from there.

Usually this transit would indicate a slower-moving flow of information that becomes fixed. But Mercury’s upcoming conjunction to Uranus ensures that will not happen. What you planned may be turned on its head.

Mercury in Taurus’ first aspect (also on May 6th) is a sextile to Black Moon Lilith in Pisces. Newly emerging, taboo issues of female power, emancipation, victimization or sexuality are gently grounded with a few words of introduction. Lilith is a given a voice that draws attention to her, and it’s quiet (at first). But sometimes you don’t need to shout to be heard. Keep in this in mind if you want to speak about something that’s normally uncomfortable or unusual. This is one or two phrases spoken calmly, with impact.

Here are the aspects Mercury in Taurus will make:

  • May 6th: sextile Black Moon Lilith in Pisces (0 deg)

  • May 8th: conjunct Uranus (3 deg)

  • May 12th: sextile Juno in Cancer (10 deg)

  • May 12th: inconjunct Ceres Rx in Sagittarius (10 deg)

  • May 12th: inconjunct Pallas Rx in Libra (11 deg)

  • May 15th: sextile Neptune in Pisces (18 deg)

  • May 16th: trine the Capricorn South Node (19 deg)

  • May 16th: trine Saturn Rx in Capricorn (20 deg)

  • May 17th: inconjunct Jupiter Rx in Sagittarius (22 deg)

  • May 18th: trine Pluto Rx in Capricorn (23 deg)

  • May 21st: Gemini ingress

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May 6th, 2019: Venus in Aries Square the Nodes

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Photo by Miriam Espacio from Pexels

Photo by Miriam Espacio from Pexels

  • Venus in Aries square the South Node in Capricorn/North Node in Cancer (19 deg)

A square to the Nodes manifests as a an issue that you’ve confronted in the past. This time, you have a chance to do things differently, but the pull towards the past will be strong.

Venus in Aries suggests a relationship, financial or self-esteem issue that involves passion, impulse or a new/exciting direction. You want or have attracted something/someone that’s bold and a bit risky. You can stick with the old rules/fears/commitments (South Node) or follow your gut instincts (North Node) -it’s a choice between what’s habitual versus what actually feels (Cancer) good/comfortable/authentic.

Feelings are your guide – Venus is what you want but Cancer is what you need. In this case you are combining them. Note that on May 1st, Mercury in Aries squared the Nodes, so this could be the continuation of an issue from that date.

It’s interesting that Mercury is entering Venus-ruled Taurus today – the conversation from May 1st is evolving. You’re at a crossroads, and conversations are getting real (read the Mercury in Taurus post).

Read more →