MAY 2022 NEWSLETTER
By Laurie Naughtin
www.sublunar.co.za
We end April with the Solar eclipse, a new Moon in Taurus where the need to shift in a way that makes us more resourceful becomes clear.
As this eclipse is affecting the first 2 weeks of May it is a great time to initiate plans for a more secure future, the shock of our Rand dropping so drastically to the dollar is one of the ways the Eclipse is shifting our financial awareness.
This is followed by the total Lunar Eclipse on the 16th of May; it will be visible in South Africa if you are prepared to get up early in the morning. It will begin at 3 32am and be at its maximum magnitude at 6 11am, all over by 6 44am.
This eclipse will be a full super moon in Scorpio. Eclipses bring about changes as they are so close to earth they exert pressure on us and our planet. A full Moon usually is a time to reflect on what we have achieved to date.
We have come full circle and need to be still, rest and think about all we initiated during the New Moon, how to see it through, enjoy the results we have achieved to date and consolidate what we set out to do.
You may even find that with a lot of honest refection, what it is not serving you well, costing more than you receive, this is a time to bring what is not stable to closure.
Scorpio is generally a sign the wants control, the Moon is our need and the general flow of life. We may feel a need to take control of the flow our life is taking, making changes where necessary.
When the Moon is in Scorpio we must learn to forgive and forget past pent up hurts and emotions, even to forgive ourselves and channel this energy into a healthier transformative energy. Let go and let live…
Mercury is going to go retrograde this month, as we speak it is already in its shadow, meaning we are already feeling the Mercurial energy, things are not flowing as well as they should.
When a planet retrogrades it moves closer to earth so we can feel its energy more intensely than usual. As Mercury retrogrades through several degrees it is bound to affect a couple of your planets in your chart.
It will retrograde through Gemini and its closeness can be seen as advantage. We need to think with a sharp mind, stay focused, most important have a backup plan as Mercury retrograde throws a few curved balls your way, carry through your tasks as best as you can.
I personally find a retrograde period a brilliant time to study, to repair relationships and things around the house. If something is going to break it will give trouble now. Keen awareness can prevent your valuable from being nicked as crooks will be very sharp during retrograde Mercury.
We may have to re think projects, could make mistakes that will require redoing, miscommunication will be big, so back up meetings with a recording and remember to back up and save your work.
It is a great time to reconnect with useful people from the past, but at all costs avoid investing money, making deals and signing documents. As part o9f the retrograde journey will be in Taurus, just wait until Mercury is direct before spending money and buying any machinery or technical equipment.
In the first week of May we will have Jupiter sextile to Pluto, Pluto is not a nice planet he brings about death and destruction, explosions and upsets. Jupiter is a planet that enhances whatever planet it comes into contact with, so we can explosive energy.
This is the energy going down with Russia and it s war. It is a dangerous energy; it is likened to having your finger on the button of a bomb, just one push and boom! We do need to keep a level head and not over react to situations.
Many people are feeling angry and frustrated, almost looking for a fight or ready to blow at any little excuse. Try to understand that a lot of people are under so much pressure it will be very easy to trigger anger from each other.
Jupiter will move from Pisces into Aries in the 2nd week bringing about an enthusiastic pioneering energy with it. The positive side to this move is we will feel energized and ready to take on any task, just remember not to be impulsive.
On the negative side Jupiter in Aries is very militant, where we will see crusading General type of personalities coming out as well as idealistic militant and racial situations arising.
Tempers are short and know no boundaries, so just avoid difficult situations as retaliation is very prominent with this energy. Relationships that are not strong will face many a bumpy road. Men beware of woman this month as they are also feeling this energy and women will have the inner power to fight back as Venus enters Aries.
At the same time Saturn and Neptune are connecting, this will expose chaos and deception amongst many leaders and people of power. Leadership generally is weak and the weak links will be exposed during this Saturn Neptune aspect. I think we may see many a strong respected person’s bad deed exposed.
In our personal lives areas of weakness and lack of structure will trip us up, this is a time where we will see where we are letting ourselves down, self deception can be a very dangerous path, own your truth if you want to succeed.
During this month if you have any doubt or are confused about taking a step forward, rather hold back, slow down so you can find the reason for any doubt you are feeling. Yes question yourself, this is a great time to look into your own psyche, face your truth and do something about any invalidity or weakness you personally own.
If it does not feel right do not do it!
MEDICALLY SPEAKING
Although it is winter there is a lot of choleric energy that can trigger sudden anger and burn out. In many cases we are fighting against an immovable or un avoidable wall of resistance that we keep trying to push over instead of finding a way around.
We need to find a way to calm down. Fear and anger are big factors as we face world recession and war. We need to put our heated energy into something positive and tangible.
Jupiter will be going into fiery Aries as will Venus and then the Sun, this is a lot of hot choleric energy. It is great for motivation, but can lead to hot headedness as we overdo this energy, which can happen as Jupiter loves to do whatever sign he transiting through to great abundance, this time it is the cardinal fire energy of Aries.
Start your day with a good workout in the gym or a brisk walk to get the heart rate pumping and the sweat pouring. Yes this is heating you up but at the same time cooling you down. Drink lovely cool spring water and know the sweat is taking out toxins as well as excess heat.
Water has tremendous healing potential for the human mind, body and spirit. Water can physiologically and psychologically benefit people because of its therapeutic nature. For thousands of years it has been known to help cure illness, refresh the body and relax the mind.
When the sweat cools it leaves you cooler and calmer, and a shot of happy exercise induced endorphins. This is the healthy way to start your day. You focus on the things you can do and let others deal with issues that you are not capable of doing.
Worrying about what you cannot control is unhealthy, exercise fill your brain and diminish these worries.