Expect a lot of mental activity- Mercury is making moves this Monday! The planet of communication transitions into Taurus to begin the week, giving us the ability to slow our thoughts and reflect on our values. There’s a natural determination that comes along with this transit, especially today as Mercury squares Pluto at 0 degrees. This cosmic clash forces us to dig deep into our psyche and see what’s been hiding in the shadows. Obsession and manipulation are possible side effects, but there’s great potential to see a new perspective if we’re willing to tolerate the discomfort of truth.

Finally! Mercury Retrograde is over! We can start to make sense of everything the Universe forced us to review, but don’t get too ahead of yourself. The planet of communication is in its shadow period or the next week-or-so, so occasional glitches are still possible. As Mercury switches directions, it plays a balancing act with Saturn and Neptune.

We end the weekend with Mercury Retrograde moving back into Taurus, slowing the pace even more. The coming week weeks offer an opportunity to review any ideas or plans made from April 10 - April 29 (during the planet of communication’s first journey through the sign of the bull.)

A dreamy conjunction of Venus and Neptune in Pisces opens an ascension portal. With the planets of love and the planet of spirituality blending energies, we can open our awareness to universal support. Jupiter transits closely ahead, adding an element of luck and a desire for expansion. Collective consciousness is rising.

Tuesday brings good vibes and an optimistic outlook! Mercury and Jupiter support one another, asking us to think happy thoughts and see silver linings. There’s great potential for grand visions of the future today! Allow yourself to get carried away in all the dreamy possibilities, but wait to act on them until the moon moves out of Pisces- our capacity for discernment is compromised now.

Sunday brings an incredible potential for breakthroughs and realizations. This could feel like a pivotal shift or turning point as Mercury meets up with the North Node while simultaneously forming a harsh 90º angle with Saturn. Decisions we make or information we receive today could change the trajectory of our path.

The Libra moon plays a balancing act as it becomes full. The moon makes uncomfortable connections to Mercury and Venus throughout the morning. It may be a little more difficult to articulate our feelings or show affection today. The headline transit this Friday is an opposition between the moon and Wounded Healer, Chiron, forcing us to face the traumas that were triggered under the new moon two weeks ago.

Messenger Mercury makes a dramatic exit from Aries, forming a harsh 90º angle to Pluto, then a supportive angle to Lilith. If there was ever a time to watch your words, this is it. But when Mercury enters the grounded sign of Taurus for the next three weeks, we can expect a slower pace.