To study May is to connect with the divine feminine, and her spiritual, social and political nature. The month was named for Maya Majestas, goddess of Spring, who in turn derives from the more ancient Maia, the eldest of the Seven Sisters—the brightest stars of the Pleiades constellation. (Daykeeper founder Maya Del Mar took her name after forming her astrological group The Pleiades with six other astrologers in the early 70’s.) May, dominated by Taurus, the first fixed sign, is a time of power with more than one special portal. As for the stars, at this moment of ominous change, the transits and lunations call us to use our potency for collective concerns. In her book The Goddess in Your Stars, Geraldine Thorsten makes these pertinent observations:…Taurus was an immensely dynamic time, marked by celebration and prayers. People did not see Earth as a passive, inert, heavy mass, and did not interpret Taurus in the… stodgy terms later astrologers… use.Far from being passive and yielding, she could unleash devastating powers… She was the Goddess with absolute power of life and death over all….
Some researchers consider Taurus to have been the month of the cow, not the bull. The Greek Minotaur was her guardian and consort. As May begins, certain portals concentrate her special powers. On May 1, we get Beltane. Marking the halfway point between Spring Equinox and Summer Solstice, it relates to the rising of the year’s light. As the month began, the power of our intent, and inward connections in general, are spotlighted by the retrograde motion of four planets: mental Mercury, believer Jupiter, worker Saturn, and Pluto the transformer.
These will remain retrograde throughout the month, except Mercury, who turns direct on May 3, though until May 22 it still traverses its post-retrograde shadow. This shadow phase of the planet of lower mind favors projects and intentions we started sometime before March 27. When Mercury is in Aries, our thoughts are quick and our style is direct. We can review the decisions we’ve taken or wish to take on our own. With Uranus, planet of the higher mind, also in the sign of the Ram, there’s kind of an I-can-do-it-myself-edge; not so great for cooperation but good for retrieving an original project we started or intention we seeded before March 27 and that somehow relates to our freedom.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 10
The Day of Mercury in the week of Active Air. Mercury's function in Yetzirah is to actively communicate. To think. To know. To reason. Mercury teaches (by demonstration), the animation of Eidolons, the magick indwelling of icons by Spirit. Avoid any doctrine or religious movement that advocates a shameful wickedness with the alphabet. Deep Scorpio Moon harmonizes with psychic Neptune and with Scorpio’s co-ruler, Pluto, making this morning and midday great for dream interpretation, consulting a favorite oracle or medium, and emotional healing. Scorpio arrives with the falling leaves in the Northern Hemisphere. It is the middle sign of autumn, marking the deepening shift from light and warmth to a darker and cooler time of year. Some are saddened by these changes, reminded of their mortality and the ephemeral nature of life. Others, though, revel in exploring the inner side of human nature and understand that death is always followed by rebirth. Scorpio represents the period from 42 years old to Death, when ones sense of Time compacts continued existence, either you breed (pass on your DNA) or step out of the loop (become your DNA). On the World scale, Scorpio is between AD 1100 and AD 1500, when the Dark Ages reached their peak. This is the Time of the Crusades and the Inquisition, when Pain, Bloodshed and Oppression swept over Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, after the uneasy alliances made during Libra. This is the sign of the Shadow. Successfully navigated, one can experience healthy, flowing spontaneous sexuality, an acceptance of Death and an integration of i ts reality into daily life, thus gaining a sense of the immortality of consciousness
If you need to produce or buy something, it’s best to do it before 2:42 pm (5:42 ET), when Moon goes VOC on reaching fullness. This is one of the year’s most potent lunations. If you can, take the afternoon off and use it to intend and visualize. Direct your powers to solve a difficult problem or something related to passion, physical energy, prosperity, and completion of a project or miracle you’ve been working on. The Sabian symbol for this lunation’s 20-21 degrees Scorpio describes: A SOLDIER READY TO FACE CHARGES OF DESERTION FOR LOVE’S SAKE. Conflict between old and new perspectives. A willingness to face chaos for the sake of a new order. Yielding to emotions.
THURSDAY, MAY 11
Jupiter, planet of angels, rules Thursday, and Master Number 11 fills out the promise of yesterday’s Full Moon by opening a window to increase humanity’s love vibration. With Moon VOC in Scorpio, sign of the cauldron, and in trine to Chiron this morning, we can take an honest look at deeper needs for healing. Today’s potent energies will apply in one way or another, and it’s worth our while to use them in journaling, therapy or spiritual practice. Doing so will dispel the likelihood of toxic aggression indicated by warrior Mars as he squares Neptune, planet of mystery, bringing uncomfortable situations to the surface. Avoid driving under the influence, save arguments and go easy on the liquor and other mind-altering substances.
A trine from mental Mercury to constructive Saturn favors organizing our work and restructuring publicity or something we’re writing. It’s best to program worldly activities for after 9:58 am (12:58 pm ET), when Moon enters Sagittarius.
FRIDAY, MAY 12
If you actively invoke blessed HANIEL, the Archangel of Venus into your heart today, you may find you have developed the ability to feel like Khrisna, multiplying himself into a dozen pastoral, naked farmhands with muddy feet and emerald pond scum on their thighs, or maybe you are a young Freya on the back of a panther, eating honey. Venus, who gets oversimplified like a lot of her sisters, is one of the most complex planets going: she works as an attractive force and as a creative one. wellThe 5 roses represent the five senses in the Empress card (Atu 3) And in the Lovers card (Atu 6 ) the senses are the five fruits of Eve. Venus is indeed in cahoots with the senses. All movement of all living creatures in world of Assiah are tied to the senses and the desire-nature. The accomplished Lightpilot can remove the robe of desire in order to withdraw into the worlds of Briah and Atzitluth, but in order to achieve anything in the physical realms you keep that robe on. When you act, your gonna act in terms of desire. Venus represents that which is desirable. Every living thing seeks pleasure and tries to avoid pain. Victory lies in understanding our desire nature and learning how to use it. Thanks to a trine from Mars in communicative Gemini to Jupiter the publicist in enchanting Libra, this morning is good for sales, promotion, PR, and for that matter any interaction that requires confidence and charm, Try to use it before 2:08 pm (5:08 ET), when Moon begins a series of potentially stressful aspects favoring independent creativity.
SATURDAY, MAY 13
Confidence and inspiration flow as Moon in enthusiastic Sagittarius with Sun and with exciting Uranus. Morning can be fun for an adventure. With today’s constructive numerology of 4, and Moon’s afternoon rendezvous with builder planet Saturn, we can also make headway with pending work. I hope this isn't an ackward time to mention that the structural basis for all Light-specific work in the Metaverse is regular, disciplined connection to the No-Form, meditation, contemplation, what ever you want to call it, as long as it's deep. Supremely solitary in that heath of scrub. The Light-Specific state initiates itself with SOLITUDE, the gratifying element of being alone (if only for 20 minutes a day)... without which, true development is impossible. The point is to connect to your inner source of stability, the state of potentia, the No-Form, at least once a day. No-Form is not a goal or state of "spiritual arrival" (as some religions would have us believe), it is a highly practical, multi-purpose tool for dissolving our identification with the ego. If you want to play with us, this is the only rule. The foundation of our Lightcraft is built in Chaos, so you must maintain a firm foundation, or Chaos your life will be. Some of us need this connection four times a day (sunrise, true noon, sunset, true midnight). Some of us actually manage to do it four times a day. It is a choice you must make. I would do it for you if I could. Once a day is all that's required to maintain the Continuity function. Future generations of yourself will be glad this came to pass. The Lightcraft Academy , Yoga Ceremonial Magick, this astrology forecast, they all provide ritual technology for Self initiation. But the key word here is Self. D.I.Y
SUNDAY, MAY 14
The Day of the Sun which is in Taurus, the largest and most populated constellation in the zodiac. It also is most often most mentioned in history and mythology. For example, many peoples throughout the world commenced their planting when the Pleiades, in Taurus, were rising. It is said by many that beings from the Pleiades are our ancient ancestors. They are talking to us now through the crop circles, David Icke, and foil hats. The connection of the Pleiades with planting, and with crop circles, is fitting, for Taurus is the most earthy of earth signs. Taurus attracts what it needs and hangs onto it, just as the Earth attracts and holds with its force of gravity. Taurus is awesome, as is the Earth herself. It is time for us to bring Taurus and Earth to life again, Taurus has been seen as a heavy, stodgy sign stuck in its ways, but as the herald of spring, Taurus is an intensely dynamic time, bursting with fertility. To the ancients, Earth was boundlessly creative, displaying an infinite variety of forms. They lived with her and from her and through her, learning which plants healed and nourished, how to transform her vegetation into shelter, and how to make pottery and utensils from her body. They recognized the Divine Mystery flowing through everything, and venerated the sacred spirits of nature.Earth was a gift to be shared and cherished. Perhaps, again, we can learn to appreciate the beauty and abundance of our planet and respect the diversity of life which it supports. In her book, Earthwalking Sky Dancers, Leila Castle has gathered stories from women around the world who do just that. Part of this process for us astrologers is a fresh recognition of the great depth, power, and love expressed through the forces of Taurus. In Aries, spirit was born. Now, in Taurus, we manifest the forms through which spirit is accessible. Taurus is the first earth sign, and it is here that we find our grounding. She is tuned into the growth process in a very basic way, and understands that all living things are entitled to the dignity of their life cycle. Survival is important to Taurus, from a very practical standpoint. Moon in dynamic Capricorn, along with the restless numerology of 5, ignite our entrepreneurial spirit. Make headway on a project—at home, or for business, altruistic, or political purposes. As for Mother’s Day, these influences are too restless for a say-it-with-flowers kind of visit. Express your love with action, like helping Mom rearrange the furniture or fix a door. If you happen to be on the receiving end, ask or arrange for others to help you get something done, or if need be, do it for yourself.
MONDAY, MAY 15
We can use Mercury’s last day in Aries and today’s Moon in Capricorn as she joins with intense Pluto, to push through pending concerns. Particularly focus on: bureaucracy, research, divorce, separation, or connecting to an influential person. This will put us on an apt level to take advantage of Mercury’s shift this evening, when the planet of thought enters Taurus, sign of abundance, beginning a 19-day cycle to work on our prosperity consciousness, mantras, and affirmations. Capricorn represents, on the level of the first octave, the period between 7 weeks until 12 weeks after Conception, when the embryo becomes a fetus, and the sex and physical appearance are determined. The body takes form through it's skeletal system. On the level of the fourth octave (see Chapter 9 of the Metaversal Lightcraft Training Manual for more on the Four Octaves), Capricorn represents the integration and structuring of the higher perceptions of the Self in the World on a practical level. On the World scale, Capricorn occupies the period between AD 1750 and AD 1840. This was the time when the ideology of Sagittarius was translated into material form. Humanity evinced a superiority over the forces of nature, and the Industrial revolution began. Romanticism surrounded the likes of Shelly, Goethe, Byron, and Chopin, reacting to the cold prevailing mechanistic World view. Rudolph Steiner said that the human being is created, and destined to be, a self-defining creature. Are we slightly higher than monkeys or slightly lower than angels? Good old fashion hard work yields the answer. Monkeys and Angels are set to grind corn with the Moon in Capricorn. Tackle those long term projects and remember, the Mountain must be tackled one step at a time.
TUESDAY, MAY 16
This morning, VOC Moon in Capricorn sextiles Chiron, favoring inner healing. If you have key actions, connections or shopping, schedule them for after 10:50 am (1:50 pm ET), when Moon enters Aquarius. The sign of the water bearer is smart… but not exactly flexible, particularly when Moon squares Mercury in stubborn Taurus. This influence is great for independent, creative work and art, but can lead to unnecessarily heated arguments. Before falling asleep tonight, incubate a dream or contact spirit guides. Keep a notebook on hand to write down any messages you remember on waking.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 17
Make an extra special effort to recall last night’s dreams, as a quincunx between angel planets Jupiter and Neptune have opened a portal for spiritual guidance.
Moon in friendly Aquarius makes a rosary of harmonies to Venus and Jupiter, the two benefics, and Mars, planet of action. This alignment is great for all kinds of interaction, from fun and romance to promotion, negotiation and activism. In Aquarius, Moon brings us a blend of challenge and ingenuity to sort out the latest puzzles in our lives. With that being the case, let me speak of things Aquarian. Aquarius represents, on the level of the first octave, the period between 12 weeks to 28 weeks after Conception, when the electrick nervous system of the fetus switches on. On the level of the fourth octave (see Chapter 9 of the Meteversal Lightcraft Training Manual for more on the Four Octaves), Aquarius represents the higher Self projecting itself to the world tribe, through media, groups, circles of friends (your Tribe) and utopian aims and idealistic pursuits alter the prevailing social systems. On the World scale, Aquarius occupies the period between AD 1840 and 1910. This was the time when the established dominance of the material world in Capricorn quickly required more sophisticated planning, spurred by Schopenhauer, ideas and beliefs from the east began flooding the West through such diverse channels as the Theosophical Society, the Golden Dawn, and the operas of Wagner. This was the time of Crowley, Nietzsce, and the early works of Freud. With the Moon in Aquarius we have the ability to combine East and West, Light and Dark, Sun and Moon. This is where we are compelled to reach out to others and network. The Internet, Astrology, and Nuclear Power all belong to the realm of Aquarius. A contact from Sun to worker Saturn suggests that we’ll feel inclined to make something lasting of this highly propitious alignment.
THURSDAY, MAY 18
The Day of Jupiter in the kabbalistic World of Eartrh, Assiah. . If you don't have a good laugh today, you are missing the point. There is a whole division of the Angelic Hierarchy assigned to the sephiroth Chesed (Jupiter) whose purpose is divine inspiration through laughter. And there is no vision more critical in the career of the adept than the Metaversal Joke. Did you here the one about the astrologer who broke his arm and attributed it to an accident? At 4:44 in the morning: you won't see a cop or a raccoon; you can pee in full phantasmagoria under the stars in the night with the wind high and salty and the dome of the sky in full splay sprayed and contusioned upon the black upon the twisted wicked love of the cypress in decline. Someday I'd like to stop three feet from the top of Everest. "Fuck it, I'm not going a single inch further." I'd say and turn aroundToday, we can release something, and build for something.
The numerology of today’s number 9 works nicely with the Last Quarter Moon in Aquarius as it harmonizes with its ruler, detached Uranus. It’s time to let go of a distraction, tie, commitment or role that has been weighing us down. Maybe needs to be released is an offering or gift that we’ve been planning to share, or money or a book someone lent us that for one reason or another we have postponed delivering. Soon after the Uranus sextile, Moon harmonizes with her co-ruler, constructive Saturn. A door we’ve knocked on previously can now open. We can polish our ideas and share them in the context of business, culture, activism or friendship. Work, play and act before 5:33 pm (8:33ET), when Moon goes VOC on her 4th quarter.
At 28-29 Aquarius, Moon’s Sabian symbol says: METAMORPHIS COMPLETED, A BUTTERFLY SPREADS ITS WINGS. Immortality of the real self. Graduation into a new realm of being. Confident projection of self, or lack of self-confidence. Take some time off to share an evening stroll or somehow enjoy nature and friends.
At 8:15 pm (11:15 ET), Moon enters Pisces.
FRIDAY, MAY 19
The week ends with style, as diligent Saturn perfects his trine to wild Uranus. Theirs is an ongoing rendezvous that has been one of this year’s hallmarks. In enthusiastic fire signs Sagittarius and Aries, this connection helps us build for freedom. Don’t miss out on what can be an extraordinary window! Make an extra effort and take definitive action to build the next step towards a life more authentic. Moon in Pisces and an opposition from love-planet Venus to beneficent Jupiter help keep our doors open wide with the help of light beings and an attitude of unconditional kindness.
SATURDAY, MAY 20
The Day of Saturn, the Holder of the Secrets of Time, in Assiah, the World of Earth. The stones attributed to Saturn are Hematite and Onyx and her metal is Lead. Meet with other souls today, 'in the flesh,' including non-human beings (animals, plants) . The Tarot card attributed to Saturn in Assiah is the Three of Disks (Material Success), making this a good day for money magick. Saturn in Assiah literally completes the braid which not only holds Assiah together, but creates the possibility for the proper information context for the evolution of human nervous systems, which are fortunate enough to be able to embed themselves in the "fields" of the Metaverse.. Moon in psychic Pisces harmonizes with Pluto, planet of dredging. It’s time to follow our intuition to get to the bottom of a dream we’re trying to interpret or a situation we wish to understand. Chickadees have been known to fornicate with badgers here, for christsakes. Yes Sun and Moon are joy riding basically, because they have the key. Who gave them the key? I did. So, fuck me like fried potatoes on the most beautifully hungry morning of my God-damn life.. This is also a good aspect for forgiveness or getting through to someone influential we’ve been working to connect with. Meditate and/or act early, since Moon moves on to square Pluto at 9:28 am (12:28 pm ET), and encounters at this time are apt to be defensive at best. This lunar contact is followed by her afternoon square to Saturn, when we’ll need to make a special effort to focus on personal reorganization, and avoid dishing out or ingesting the guilt pie that’s apt to appear on the table.At 1:31 pm (4:31 ET), Sun enters Gemini, bringing our thought and communication processes to light, and stimulating our inclination to connect. With Gemini’s ruler, Mercury, still in retrograde shadow, the best connections will be those we began before March 27. The introspective nature of the sign of the twins is accented, great for journaling and inner dialogue. I hope this isn't an ackward time to mention that the structural basis for all Light-specific work in the Metaverse is regular, disciplined connection to the No-Form, meditation, contemplation, what ever you want to call it, as long as it's deep. Supremely solitary in that heath of scrub. The Light-Specific state initiates itself with SOLITUDE, the gratifying element of being alone (if only for 20 minutes a day)... without which, true development is impossible. The point is to connect to your inner source of stability, the state of potentia, the No-Form, at least once a day. No-Form is not a goal or state of "spiritual arrival" (as some religions would have us believe), it is a highly practical, multi-purpose tool for dissolving our identification with the ego. If you want to play with us, this is the only rule. The foundation of our Lightcraft is built in Chaos, so you must maintain a firm foundation, or Chaos your life will be. Some of us need this connection four times a day (sunrise, true noon, sunset, true midnight). Some of us actually manage to do it four times a day. It is a choice you must make. I would do it for you if I could. Once a day is all that's required to maintain the Continuity function. Future generations of yourself will be glad this came to pass. The Lightcraft Academy , Yoga Ceremonial Magick, this astrology forecast, they all provide ritual technology for Self initiation. But the key word here is Self. D.I.Y
SUNDAY, MAY 21
.Rise early and seize the day. Moon enters active Aries before sunrise, and moves to sextile Sun at 4:12.This merger between vitality and purpose is great for carving out a different kind of Sunday. Explore the low tide, reclaim a morning spiritual practice, journal wildly, drive up the coast or to the mountains for brunch, or participate in a different kind of spiritual gathering.This is a day to connect with others, and to do it in a way that honors your needs and authentic self.
MONDAY, MAY 22
Projecting Light Specific purple or octarine (a particular shade of electric pinkish purple) into your forehead and facing West, activate the Ajna Holographic Image Projection System (third eye), then invoke blessed Gabriel. Diana, or Sailor Moon into your Brow Chakra. It's the Moon's day in the week of active Air and the body in motion. The lunar orb being receptive and reflective, focuses the qualities of the signs and other planets to our personal Lightcraft. The Lunar center, and its intimate connection with the Holographic Image Projection System, is not only the foundation for the astral plane, but is the fiery aspect of astral energy itself. It cannot be weaned prematurely or circumcised without sedation lest it become traumatized and even more crestfallen. If you are blessed with a great lover or are working with an OK one to improve your sex life, enjoy the passion of Moon in Aries as she conjuncts romantic Venus early this morning.Otherwise, we might consider making a dream board to manifest one. Get images of ideal intimate encounters, Photoshop or paste them with your loved one’s face, and glue them on red poster board, along with an image of goddess Venus or Aphrodite. At 11:44 am (2:44 pm ET), things can get deep, but be on guard for unnecessary fights as Moon squares powerhouse Pluto.
The high energy continues this afternoon, although it can be more readily channeled. Moon sextiles ruler Mars in loquacious Gemini. Enjoy exercise or a favorite sport, or move on a connection, promotion, or communication that requires confidence. Today’s numerology of 22 increases the likelihood of reaching the masses with our efforts and ideas.
Mercury finally emerges from post-retrograde shadow, giving a green light on transmissions large and small. Since we are in the balsamic Moon phase, the emphasis is more on endings than beginnings. The latter will get a big boost with the New Moon on Thursday.If we happen to be up late tonight, we can use Moon’s trine to Saturn to make headway with work, or anything requiring tangible progress.At 11:59 pm (2:59 am), Moon goes VOC on a conjunction with Uranus. Leave online purchases for tomorrow when she’ll be in Taurus.
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