5/1/23 ✨ Pluto Retrograde & Mercury Cazimi
✨ Happy Moon Day!
SUN IN TAURUS | MOON IN VIRGO >> LIBRA
AFFIRMATION OF THE DAY: I trust in the ideas, insights, and information coming to me.
🪐 MAJOR TRANSITS:
♒️ PLUTO STATIONS RETROGRADE (0º) 10:08 AM PT
Transformation is a long game.
Pluto has been sitting at 0 degrees since the planet of death and rebirth moved into Aquarius. We've gotten just a taste of the era to come and we've been eager to make sense of how technological innovation and social networks are affecting humanity. But over the next five months, Pluto's retrograde takes it back into Capricorn, giving us one last moment to revisit the changes we've experienced over the past 15 years. Reflect on the structures that crumbled and the collective shadows that were revealed. By slowing down to assess the last chapter of our evolution, we can get clearer about how to move forward when Pluto re-enters Aquarius again next year.
♉️ MERCURY CAZIMI (11º) 4:27 PM PT
Mercury retrograde passes through the heart of the sun, opening us to profound reflection and insight. We refer to this phenomenon as Mercury Cazimi- a moment when the planet of communication takes over as ruler of our solar system for just a moment as the sun’s rays supercharge its influence. (The word “cazimi” comes from the Arabic term for “in the heart of the Sun.”) Staying grounded and practical can lead to realizations about our past and how we want to proceed forward. Being in nature and soaking in these rays can supercharge this moment.
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THE MOON:
🌔 WAXING GIBBOUS MOON IN VIRGO ♍️
The waxing gibbous moon in Virgo gives us the ability to analyze our current situation and make adjustments to correct course. We’re more aware of details over the coming days, helping us better observe how to take care of ourselves and serve others. We might even feel comforted by planning our next steps.
♍️ MOON SEXTILE ♋️ MARS (19º) 2:00 AM PT
An overnight sextile between the moon and Mars makes for late nights or active dreams. People living in eastern time zones could wake up with a little extra pep in their step.
♍️ MOON SQUARE ♊️ VENUS (23º) 10:00 AM PT
We feel especially needy and crave affection as the moon squares Venus. But perfection and purity could get in the way of feeling pleasure. Tension in relationships or uncomfortable feelings around money could come up today. Focus on what you can control rather than the expectations you have of others.
♍️ MOON OPPOSITE ♓️ NEPTUNE (26º) 4:00 PM PT
Confusion and sensitivity are in the forecast as the moon opposes Neptune. We’re aware of even the slightest details now and how they impact us. This opposition is playing out during Mercury Cazimi, asking us to believe in whatever insights are coming through, even if they don’t make complete sense yet.
VOID MOON FROM 4:00 - 11:00 PM PT
The moon goes void for the rest of the evening, allowing us to sink into a calmer energy for the rest of the day and process what came up as Mercury passed through the heart of the sun. Reflect.
🌔 WAXING GIBBOUS MOON ➡️ LIBRA ♎️ (11:09 PM PT)
The waxing gibbous moon in Libra asks us what adjustments we need to make to find more balance and peace in our lives. As shadows surface throughout eclipse season, they could reveal what we feel has been unfair or unjust. How can you find your own center amidst the chaos?
♎️ MOON TRINE ♒️ PLUTO RX (0º) 11:30 PM PT
A late-night harmony between the moon and Pluto (which just stationed retrograde) allows us to review the transformation we’ve been going through. Hindsight is 20/20 and what felt like a dark and messy process could seem more beautiful upon reflection. Notice where transformation is easily unfolding for you.
✨TRANSITING IN THE BACKGROUND (within a degree)
✨ TSJ’S TAKEAWAY:
Powerful moments are in the forecast today. Pluto stations retrograde at 0º Aquarius, asking us to review the evolution we’re already experiencing around technology and humanity. Remember- transformation is a long game. This afternoon, Mercury passes through the heart of the sun, causing a phenomenon known as Mercury Cazimi. For just a moment around 4:30 pm pdt, we have crystal clear insight. We could even receive the answers to what we’ve been questioning. The Virgo moon squares Venus this morning, giving us an insatiable need to feel good- but in the same breath, it will be difficult for anyone else to meet our expectations. An opposition to Neptune creates heightened sensitivity this evening. When the moon moves into Libra late tonight, we can assess any imbalances or injustices keeping us from experiencing peace.
