From Quagmire to Freedom

Overview

The current arrangement in the zodiac stellium in Aries, with Chiron and Mercury like escorts on either side of the dwarf planet Eris in Aries, a distant slowly progressing planet beyond Neptune that spreads concern if not gloom, indicates a deep quagmire, just as we experience relief of Mars transits beyond the opposition aspect to Pluto. This feature is explained by Rick Levine in his May forecast (jump to the 17 min segment.) Mercury ingress to the fixed earth sign Taurus on Saturday, May 10^th.  A Full Moon in Scorpio on Monday, May 12 could be a chance to confide in a close friend, as relationships are complicated. Finances may also be a concern in joint ventures. A grand-trine in fire signs next week could indicate a resolution of the hostage crisis.

Looking far ahead

Summary of major and minor aspects of the week

Wednesday May 7^th — The Moon in Virgo is trine aspect to the Sun in Taurus then square aspect to Jupiter in Gemini early today, US time zones, afternoon hours in UK, EU, and ME. Mercury in Aries, the dispositor of Jupiter and the Moon, is in a conjunction aspect to Chiron, as past experiences of wounds could hold back impulsive tendencies of revenge, calculated by the Moon in Virgo. The Moon conjunction aspect to Ketu (south lunar node) and trine aspect to Uranus in Taurus, and opposition aspect to Ceres in Pisces, as reversing trends could lead to rescue of hostages, as Ceres sextile aspect to Uranus, leads to a recovery. Venus in Aries is sextile aspect to Pluto retro in Aquarius, as progressive policies are undermined. The Moon makes an opposition aspect to the Saturn and Ceres conjunction aspect in Pisces, a difficult operation could save lives.

Thursday May 8^th — The Moon ingress to Libra 07:08 GMT; 03:08 EDT; 10:08 EEDT seeking balance or revenge, as a renewed conflict is ignited. The Moon in opposition aspects to Venus and Neptune in Aries, signifies unrealistic proposals. The Moon is trine aspect to Pluto at dawn US time zones, afternoon in UK, EU, and ME. A transition of power eases tensions. The Moon sextile aspect to Mars in Leo could renew negotiations for a cessation of violent conflicts.

Friday May 9^th —  The Moon in Libra makes a quincunx aspect to the Sun in Taurus, for a difficult relationship decision. The Moon trine aspect to Jupiter follows a few hours later, as relationships are rewarded, evening US time zones, Saturday morning about 9 AM EEDT, although the Moon in opposition aspect to Chiron, Eris, and Mercury in Aries, draws together the three into a unified approach, as it were, to the agreements issued. Jupiter sextile aspect to Chiron unifies the agreements and rewards the proposals. Ceres conjunction aspect with Saturn in Pisces and sextile aspect to Uranus indicates that a reversal, or forced release of hostages, a limited release may take place.

Saturday May 10^th — Mercury ingress Taurus and the Moon in Libra makes quincunx aspects to Ceres and Uranus for a Yod formation, indicating a fortuitous discovery, a possible return of aid with agreements implemented. Ceres approaching conjunction aspect with Saturn in Pisces strengthens, as Ceres transits faster than Saturn. A void-of-course of 13 hours prior to the Moon ingress Scorpio 19:59 GMT; 15:59 EDT; 22:59 EEDT. It is unwise to finalize agreements during the void-of-course Moon, as such an agreement could fall thorough even with the Yod formation concurrently. If a possible agreement is in the works, waiting until after the lunar ingress for more clarity, is advisable. After the ingress, the Moon makes an opposition aspect to Mercury in Taurus with wish fulfillment a possibility, or to suffer to achieve.

Sunday May 11^th — The Moon in Scorpio is square aspect to Pluto retro in Aquarius followed by a square aspect to Mars in Leo morning hours US time zones, afternoon in UK, EU, and ME zones.  Personal transformations are made difficult with social conformity and backlash. However, the sesquiquadrate aspect from the Moon to Jupiter in Gemini, offers an escape from condemnation, with arguments that parse the issue.

Monday May 12^th — Mercury in Taurus makes a square aspect to Pluto retro in Aquarius, as the use of resources and including environmental concerns, conflict with the reversal of conservationist policies, as the Moon in Scorpio approaching opposition aspect to the Sun in Taurus, in the Full Moon phase, 16:57 GMT; 12:57 EDT; 19:57 EEDT, arrives in the fullness of time. The Moon is then in quincunx aspects to Chiron in Aries and Jupiter in Gemini bringing Chiron and Jupiter into a closer sextile aspect for a Yod configuration indicates that wisdom may prevail. The Moon opposition aspect to Uranus in Taurus reverses claims. The Moon trine aspect to the Saturn and Ceres conjunction aspect in Pisces late in the day indicates a chance for an intensive healing application.

Tuesday May 13^th — The Moon ingress Sagittarius 08:36 GMT; 04:36 EDT; 11:36 EEDT, and makes a trine aspect to Neptune in Aries, awakening philosophical empathy or a religious conversion, on a massive scale, with the sextile aspect to Pluto retro in Aquarius. Jupiter in Gemini is sextile aspect to Chiron in Aries, helping to integrate experiences into the emerging wisdom of the healing energy of Chiron.  Later in the day, the Moon trine aspect to Venus in Aries, as Venus approaching trine aspect to Mars in Leo for an approaching grand–trine configuration in fire signs, as enthusiastic advances help to solve impasses. Ceres in Pisces transcends Saturn in the conjunction aspect, advancing the release and rehabilitation of hostages.

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Reminder: While lunar aspects are in effect only for only a few hours, the aspect of the outer planets can last days and weeks. While I no longer post on Facebook each day, the week’s review is posted each Tuesday.

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Gimelstar
May 6, 2025
Safed, Israel