#161 May 8 - 14: Mercury Direct in Taurus
- Scott Tejerian
- May 7, 2023
- 8 min read
Updated: Jun 21, 2023
Greetings,
Ingrid shares about her big family weekend, which brought about a lot of healing, and is right on topic for this week.
As Mercury ends its retrograde transit through Taurus, it makes a long alignment with Saturn in Pisces, bringing your conscious attention to how the status of your self-worth as influenced by your unconscious mind.
Venus’ transit through Cancer also aligns with Mercury, Saturn, and the North Node in Taurus, urging you to look at the origin of your relationships.
Use this Water and Earth energy to nurture yourself and build a solid foundation that supports you in feeling valued.
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The themes this week are…
1. Values
2. Origins
3. Compassion
Last week we experienced many astrological shifts, Pluto retrograde, Venus in Cancer, and the Full Moon Lunar Eclipse in Scorpio. These along with Mercury retrograde perhaps created a lot of friction through their movements.
This week, in the wake of the Lunar Eclipse we settle into the energy at hand. Mercury comes to a screeching halt as it concludes its retrograde transit in Taurus, aligning with Saturn in Pisces intensely for almost two weeks. This urges you to show yourself compassion while standing up for what you value.
We also highlight the other key symbols in Taurus along with Mercury, which are the Sun, Uranus, and the North Node. Venus in Cancer aligns with many of these points urging you to delve into the origins of your relationships.
Much more on all of these transits in the days ahead. If you are curious how these, or any other transits are affecting you directly, I encourage you to reach out to me for a reading.
Wishing you all the best through the week, as you ride the planetary waves!
MONDAY, May 8
The Moon in Capricorn Trine the North Node Retrograde in Taurus
The Moon is the planet of emotions.
The North Node is the karmic pathway of the Soul or Soul’s Purpose.
Capricorn is the Cardinal Earth Sign symbolized by the Goat.
Taurus is the Fixed Earth Sign symbolized by the Bull.
Together these two cosmic points align to direct your attention towards your self-worth, and your goals.
Are your goals in alignment with what you value?
Are you spending your time on what you value?
Are you working towards something that reflects what you value?
The focus here is to direct your time and energy towards work that honors your self-worth, and brings you the material satisfaction you desire.
When: 6pm (5/8) – 12am (5/9) PDT
This period could be challenging for those born with key astrological points or planets in Aries, Leo, Libra and Aquarius.
TUESDAY, May 9
The Sun Conjunct Uranus in Taurus
The Sun is the planet of light, life, and vitality.
Uranus is the primordial sky god, the planet of rebellion, revolution, independence, and the unexpected.
Together these two heavenly bodies align in the Sign of the Bull, as they have annually for the last four years.
In 2019 they aligned at 2° in Taurus on April 22.
In 2020 they aligned at 6° in Taurus on April 26.
In 2021 they aligned at 10° in Taurus on April 30.
In 2022 they aligned at 14° in Taurus on May 5.
This year they align at 18° in Taurus on May 9.
In 2024 they will align at 23° in Taurus on May 13.
In 2025 they will align at 27° in Taurus on May 17.
2025 will be the last time the Sun Conjuncts Uranus in Taurus until April of 2103.
In what ways has your material security been shaken since 2019?
In what ways have you experienced a financial revolution since 2019?
What can you do to claim your financial independence between now and 2025?
If you are familiar with your astrological code, you can look at the degrees above to see where the Sun and Uranus conjunction has had its strongest effects on you?
If you are unsure, you can always contact me for a reading.
Either way, you are meant to be experiencing a revolution to your relationship to the material, financial security, or money.
The purpose of this revolution is for you to claim your financial independence.
In order to claim your financial independence you must first come to terms with your self-worth, and determine what you value. From there find harmony between doing something you value which is also in accordance with your self-worth. Once you do something you value, which honors your self-worth, you will have financial independence.
When: May 8 – 10
This period could be challenging for those born with key astrological points or planets in Leo and Aquarius
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Mercury Retrograde in Taurus Sextile Saturn in Pisces
Mercury is the messenger of the gods, guide of Souls to the underworld, the planet of consciousness, communication, and coordination.
Saturn is the god of wealth and time, the planet of restriction, responsibility, hard work, achievement, and authority.
Pisces is the Mutable Water Sign symbolized by the Fish.
These two heavenly bodies are within one degree of each other for 13-days, which is an extremely long time. The length of the alignment is due to Mercury slowing down to station direct.
We will be discussing this alignment in the days ahead, but for now, understand that the bottom line is Mercury and Saturn are urging you to take responsibility for your conscious thoughts.
When: May 9 – 21
This period could be challenging for those born with key astrological points or planets in Gemini, Leo, Sagittarius, and Aquarius.
WEDNESDAY, May 10
Venus in Cancer Sextile the North Node Retrograde in Taurus
Venus is lady luck, the goddess of love, and beauty, the planet of relationships.
Cancer is the Cardinal Water Sign symbolized by the Crab.
Where do your values stem from?
Which values stem from your childhood experiences?
Which values stem from your parents?
Which values stem from other members of your family?
Which values stem from your childhood friendships?
Which values have been passed down from your ancestors?
Come to a determination of your values. Decide which ones are still reflective of who you are, and which ones need to be pulled out of your soil like weeds.
When: May 9 - 11
This period could be challenging for those born with key astrological points or planets in Aries, Leo, Libra, and Aquarius.
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Mercury Retrograde in Taurus Sextile Saturn in Pisces
When you think of your self-worth, do you show yourself compassion?
What thoughts swim about in your unconscious, and how are these thoughts influenced by your self-worth, or values?
Saturn in Pisces is challenging you to…
1. Do the work required to trust your intuition.
2. Show yourself compassion when things do not go the way you had hoped.
3. Be empathetic to the others involved when things do not go the way you had hoped.
4. To have faith that everything that is occurring is in your highest good, and in the highest good of everyone involved.
Mercury in Taurus is challenging you to…
1. Be conscious of your values, and your self-worth.
2. To communicate in a way that honors your self-worth.
3. To listen to the values of others.
4. To honor the values of others the way that you wish them to honor what you value, as well.
When: May 9 – 21
This period could be challenging for those born with key astrological points or planets in Gemini, Leo, Sagittarius, and Aquarius.
THURSDAY, May 11
The Moon in Aquarius Square the North Node Retrograde in Taurus
Aquarius is the Fixed Air Sign symbolized by the Water Bearer.
On Monday, the Moon in Capricorn aligned with the North Node in Taurus urging you to take responsibility for making sure goals align with your values.
Today, the Moon in Aquarius aligns with the North Node in Taurus urging you to take responsibility for your values you bring to the collective, community, or group context.
There may be challenges here, as you may find that your values do not easily assimilate with that of the group.
Respect yourself, the way you wish for the group to respect you.
When: 9pm (5/10) – 3am (5/11) PDT
This period could be challenging for those born with key astrological points or planets in Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, and Aquarius.
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Mercury Retrograde in Taurus Sextile Saturn in Pisces
Mercury in Taurus last aligned with Saturn in Pisces back on April 5. Think back to what was occurring for you then, for clues on what could be occurring during this extended period.
If you can find a thread to a theme, this can help you continue to climb towards what you want to achieve.
The goal for this period is to assist you to manifest what you want in terms of money, wealth, and anything else you can think of to satisfy your material desires.
When: May 9 – 21
This period could be challenging for those born with key astrological points or planets in Gemini, Leo, Sagittarius, and Aquarius.
FRIDAY, May 12
Mercury Retrograde in Taurus Sextile Venus in Cancer Trine Saturn in Pisces Sextile Mercury Retrograde in Taurus
Venus in Cancer joins the, Mercury in Taurus, Saturn in Pisces manifest your material dreams, party.
Take a look at the roots of your relationships.
How have those you have been in relationship with, all the way back to your parents, or the ones you raised you, how have they influenced your self-worth, and your sense of values?
In what ways can you nurture yourself as a partner, in order to elevate your self-worth, and values?
How can you nurture your partners, in order to elevate their self-worth, and values?
In what way can you be compassionate, or empathetic to any doubts your partners have about their self-worth?
How can you instill faith in your partners?
Are you willing to forgive your past partners, or even forgive yourself for your behavior in your past relationships?
This is your opportunity to rewrite your self-worth, your values, and refresh your unconscious programing with regards to the way you’ve been conditioned through your relationships.
Mercury is within a degree of Saturn between: May 9 – 21
Venus is within a degree of Mercury and Saturn between: May 11 – 13.
This period could be challenging for those born with key astrological points or planets in Aries, Gemini, Leo, Libra, Sagittarius, and Aquarius.
SATURDAY, May 13
The Moon in Pisces Sextile the North Node Retrograde in Taurus
Continuing with the themes of values and compassion, the Moon aligns with the North Node for the third time this week.
Monday, the Moon in Capricorn aligned with the North Node in Taurus urging you to take responsibility for making sure goals align with your values.
Thursday, the Moon in Aquarius aligned with the North Node in Taurus urging you to take responsibility for your values you bring to the collective, community, or group context.
Today, the Moon in Pisces aligns with the North Node in Taurus urging you to show yourself to have faith, believe that what you are worth what you value.
When: 12am – 6am PDT
This period could be challenging for those born with key astrological points or planets in Gemini, Leo, Sagittarius, and Aquarius.
SUNDAY, May 14
Mercury Direct in Taurus
Alas, Mercury Retrograde comes to an end though it’s another two weeks, until Mercury transits out of its retrograde shadow.
Until then, continue to take your time, remaining focused with what’s on your plate. Refrain from adding anything new.
Complete unfinished projects.
Continue to hone in on solidifying and securing your values.
Retrograde Shadow: April 7, 2023 at 5°50’ in Taurus
Retrograde: April 21, 2023 at 15°37’ in Taurus
End of Retrograde: May 15, 2023 at 5°50’ in Taurus
Retrograde Shadow: May 31, 2023 at 15°37’ in Taurus
This period could be challenging for those born with key astrological points or planets in Leo and Aquarius.
If you are curious about how these planetary alignments are influencing you directly, please contact me for a reading. It is an honor and privilege for me to share this knowledge with you. Until then, and beyond, I wish you all the best as you ride the planetary waves.
Sincerely,
Scott
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