This Mother’s Day could feel a bit different than years past. Surprises are possible… and so are emotional outbursts. Saturday’s energy made it easy to express our affections for others and lean into love… but on Sunday, the first quarter moon in Leo could cause a bit of agitation. Give yourself grace if this Mother’s Day brings up difficult emotions.

Be bold this Saturday! We’ll have plenty of energy to work with when the Taurus sun gets support from Mars, giving us vitality and stamina. Expect to feel more confident and motivated. The first quarter moon makes its way through Leo all weekend, making some fiery aspects along the way!

Amid a highly transformative week (and eclipse season,) today is all about quieting the mind enough to hear what our emotions are telling us. Mercury and Venus are still connecting in a supportive 60º angle on this Venus Day, allowing pleasant thoughts and passionate communication. In general, this feels like a preparation day before we take action over the weekend under the first quarter moon in Leo.

If there was ever a day to expect the unexpected, this Cinco de Mayo could be it. Surprises wait around every corner as the Sun and Uranus lock into an exact sextile. This is building on the rebellious and transformative energy of eclipse season. A sextile between Mercury and Venus adds a spontaneous twist— You could even find yourself on a joy ride or quick trip. The Cancer moon keeps us checked into our body and tapped into our emotions.

At this point in eclipse season, we could begin to experience a shift in motivations and true desires. We might even notice ourselves starting to act different as Mars in Pisces forms a sextile to Uranus in Taurus. Meanwhile, Lilith and Venus lock into a harsh square, creating tension between our need for pleasure and our desire for bodily autonomy. Outbursts are possible today…

This Mars Day marks a pivotal moment along our transformational journey as Jupiter comes into an exact sextile with Pluto. These two planets hang out within 60 degrees of each other between April 29 and May 8, amplifying the energy of an already intense eclipse season. Spiritual rebirth and rapid ascension are possible today.

New week, new energy! Venus enters Aries on Monday morning, igniting a fresh spark in our desires. The moon moves into Gemini, picking up the pace. We’ll feel more social, curious, and even chatty as we start the work week. The moon meets up with Mercury in Gemini, making it easy to express our emotions through words.

The transformation continues as Venus and Pluto lock into a supportive sextile. We could experience transcendental love or desire. The new moon in Taurus meets up with the North Node, blending our emotions with our purpose. We end the weekend with a positive mashup between the moon, Jupiter, and Pluto, helping us ground the changes we’ve been experiencing over the past week.

Saturday’s solar eclipse in Taurus is supercharged by a conjunction between Venus and Jupiter. Good fortune is on our side, creating potential for new opportunities. The energy of the Taurus moon allows us to draw physical resources to us with ease under this potent energy. And a meeting of the benefic planets (Venus and Jupiter) sets the stage for fated encounters or dreamy love connections.

The tension is rising and energy is shifting ahead of Saturday’s solar eclipse! Pluto stations retrograde for the next five months, revealing shadows and forcing us to review the transformational journey we’ve been on. Mercury celebrates a homecoming as it moves into Gemini, picking up the pace and igniting our curiosity. The Aries moon keeps things spicy.

As we approach Saturday’s solar eclipse, we could begin to unpack our own shadows or realize what is transforming in our lives. Messenger Mercury flows with alchemist Pluto, allowing us to go deep within and uncover our truth. The Aries moon creates a feeling of restlessness, making it difficult to lean into the waning energy of surrender. One foot in front of the other.

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.