May Forecast   

Hello to All,

I was introduced to the tarot many years before I decided to become a professional astrologer.  The moment I laid my eyes on the beautiful Star card in the A.E. Waite Tarot deck there was no looking back.  The symbology of tarot embodies timeless and universal archetypes within an artistic and beautiful approach.  Tarot cards can be used for spiritual development, meditation or to simply understand options in our lives.  I personally feel that tarot and astrology are cosmically linked through their symbolic mode of expression.

In a tarot deck there are 78 cards with 22 major arcana cards (greater secrets).  They symbolize the timeless, evolutionary journey of life from a state of pure potential or nothingness all the way to self realization and holistic integration.  The 56 minor arcana (lesser secrets) depict the four elements  (fire, earth, air and water) and their manifestation in our everyday lives.  Similarly, an astrological birthchart also symbolizes the archetypal journey of an individual's life....an energetic blueprint...the pure potential of cycles yet  to form in our lives.

The tarot and astrology mirror our current level of consciousness.  They provide a sacred means to transcend the ordinary.  They enable us to delve into the unconscious, archetypal realm. It is in this realm that we can weave a story, divine higher truths and subsequently actualize a higher state of being.  Tarot and astrology mirror the stories of our lives.  They guide us to enter our own personal myths and become conscious co creators of our lives.  I will often integrate the tarot into my astrological work because it provides yet another dimension of intuitive understanding.  In fact, I will often choose a tarot card to glean insight into major astrological patterns or cycles.  For example, the tarot card I randomly chose, collectively, for May 2003 is the two of wands appropriately called "Dominion".  The number two represents duality and the wands are symbolic of the fire element.  This archetype is about making far reaching plans, using intuition and seeing CHOICES that are available regarding the future.  This card is about the balance of power and our ability to make choices.  The picture on this card portrays a man holding a globe in his outstretched hands.  He is looking far out across the sea from his secure position on land.  I interpret this card  as symbolizing the far reaching effects of our collective choices on our planet.  This card reminds us to use our power wisely.  The red roses on the card  are crossed by white lilies suggesting the polarity between materialistic desire and purity of intention or the balance between our emotional and mental bodies.  Collectively, let us all make wise choices in the days ahead.


Astrologically speaking, May is quite an intense month for planetary activity!  The karmic planet Saturn is approaching its perihelion (the point in its orbit where it is nearest the Sun). Transiting Uranus in Pisces continues its square to the nodal axis prompting social changes along with social unrest and rebellion.  We begin the month on May 1 with a  NEW MOON at 8:16 AM at 10 degrees of TAURUS.  This lunation is in square aspect to the Jupiter and Neptune opposition linking substance and matter to idealism or confusion.  Taurus energy deepens our connection with the material world and mother nature herself.  Physically or metaphorically, this is a time for planting seeds.  In the gardens of life, we should affirm what we wish to grow.  In the gardens of earth, we are ready to establish new beginnings of fertility and beauty.  Taurus energy finds sustenance and healing in communion with nature.  On May 2 the Venus sextile to Neptune offers us flowing opportunities for soulful connections.  This is followed by Sun square Neptune on May 3 providing mystical visions or insincere and diffuse goals.  We are extremely sensitive to moods and currents at this time.

The Sun conjoins a retrograde Mercury in Taurus on May 6 and 7 offering us collaborative and communicative efforts to rethink global strategies.  This is followed by Mars oppose Jupiter on May 8.  Mars is the archetypal rebel and Jupiter is the eternal optimist.  Link them together in challenging aspect and we have either the courageous warrior or its shadow counterpart; the fanatic destroyer who stakes everything on one hunch.  Next on May 12 and 13 take note of Mercury in square aspect to a Mars/Neptune opposition undoubtedly bringing us some unexpected developments or confusing distractions.  Mercury/Mars is assertive, forthright speech and Mercury/Neptune is either inspired or deceiving communication. 

This month's FULL MOON ECLIPSE on May 15 at 24 degrees of SCORPIO at 11:37 PM is very powerful lunar energy!  This will be an emotionally charged day for sure.  It occurs just 12 hours after the Moon's perigee (point closest to the earth).  Along with intense Scorpionic themes emerging at this time, we also have transiting Neptune stationing retrograde in conjunction with Mars on May 14 and 15 blurring our actions and potentially clouding our judgment.  In addition, the retrograde Mercury adds further delays to the planetary mix.  Alternatively, our collective intuition and creativity is heightened at this time.

Venus next enters grounded Taurus on May 16 highlighting issues involving finances, self worth, beauty and relationships.  Taurus is the sign symbolizing the fertility of planet earth and gardeners are feeling the urge to get their hands in the soil and nurture their landscapes.  From May 17 to May 27 we will see a challenging aspect between Jupiter and a stationing direct Mercury on May 20.  Broad visions are ready to move forward at this time, however, we must also use caution as Jupiter energy can expand things way out of proportion!

The Sun enters versatile and breezy Gemini on May 21 precipitating improved networking and global mental agility for the next one month period.  Transiting Sun squares rebellious Uranus on May 22 to 24 leading to sudden breakthroughs or problematic independence.  We may need to suddenly adapt to new plans and strategies calling for inventive solutions. Transiting  Mars in favorable aspect to powerful Pluto on May 24 provides us an opportunity to overcome limitations and use our higher will to accomplish our objectives.  On May 26 Mercury conjoins relational Venus linking beauty and harmony with our collective mindset.  However, the square to Neptune on May 27 may introduce idealistic illusions to the planetary mix. 

We end the month with an ANNULAR SOLAR ECLIPSE at 9 degrees of GEMINI on May 31 at 12:21 AM.  The path of this eclipse is reported to cut right through the Middle East and the center of Europe.  This eclipse is also in challenging aspect to Uranus prompting more eccentricity or defiant energies.  On a positive note, expansive Jupiter and dreamy Neptune form a favorable aspect to this eclipse offering us collaborative efforts to formulate new mental perspectives. Last but not least, let us all continue to pray for peace in the world.  Lately,  I often think of a song from one of my favorite CDs by Sting on his Fields of Gold CD called  "Fragile"... oh how fragile we are.

Namaste,

Carol Bellis

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