BY THE LIGHT
OF THE STARS
Astrological
Perspectives for May 2008
By Govinda
(Edited and Fermented by Janet Samadhi Rose)
For the entire month of May, the
planets Jupiter and Uranus will be in a very favorable alignment
with one another, known as a Sextile Aspect. This alignment is a
part of a longer cycle that began in February of this year, peaks
in its intensity on May 21st, and continues through July 16th.
This brings an abundance of higher knowledge which is being
downloaded from higher dimensions into the consciousness of those
who are open to receive, along with Divine inspiration that will
quicken the Collective Consciousness of Humanity. Take advantage
of this energy to seek and integrate metaphysical truths, as your
mind will tend to be open and more available to receiving higher
vibrational teachings. What an auspicious time to integrate the
ego mind with the I Am Ego of the Christ Mind.
Scientific inventions will be coming forth to help solve some of
the major problems of the world. Set your intentions to heal and
resolve your own personal problems, as this is an excellent time
to receive Divine Guidance and inspirations to do just that. There
may be communications and significant connections with helpful
extra terrestrials now. They may have insights for solving some of
our world problems that they will share through public media
resources.
The first 19 days of May bring the earthy, gentle, kind,
nature-appreciating energies of Taurus, along with the season of
spring and the reawakening of a new season. Taurus is the sign
that most clearly connects with the Earth and Nature. Enjoy this
beautiful opportunity to work in your garden, take walks, go on
hikes, ride your bike and connect with nature. Taurean energies
help us to slow down, so we can do just that. Get back to the
quiet sounds of nature and enjoy the budding flowers, the scents
of spring and the refreshing feeling of rain. Take time to relax,
and step away from the usual stresses of “making things happen” in
your social and business worlds.
The New Moon, at 15 degrees Taurus, occurs on May 5th at 5:18 am
Pacific / 6:18 am Mountain Daylight Time. This marks the beginning
of a 29 ½ day lunar month of positive possibilities for expanding
consciousness, insights and inspirations, as described in the
first two paragraphs above. Add to that, a very beneficial
alignment between the Sun and Jupiter called a Trine Aspect. This
will increase optimism and the abundance factor in all activities;
and provides greater success potential for all who take action and
go for what they desire.
From May 20th through May 31st, the Sun will transit the
intellectual, communicative, social, restless, sign of Gemini. The
Gemini energies will enhance the flow of communication. This is a
good time for connecting with others to share and develop your
ideas. This sign often stimulates impulses to travel, which is a
good way to express and diffuse the restless Gemini energy.
The Full Moon, at 29 degrees
Scorpio, occurs on May 19th, at 7:11 pm Pacific / 8:11 pm Mountain
Daylight Time. The day of the Full Moon and about two days before
and after, are generally the most intense energies of every Lunar
Month. There is a Grand Cross Aspect in the heavens, involving the
Sun, Moon, Venus, Chiron, Neptune and Saturn. This alignment
represents challenges, obstacles, confusion, deception,
disillusionment, betrayal and delays in relationships, finances,
businesses and most structures. It is important to check in with
yourself to see if you are in integrity with your higher
principles with regards to your relationships with others.
The Sun and Moon are at 29 degrees Taurus and Scorpio,
respectively. The 29th degree of any sign is a call for mastery of
those energies. The mastery level of Taurus involves using our
resources for a higher good, and for the good of our environment
and the Earth. There is a call from the Universe for us to be
respectful of our natural resources. There may be discoveries of
hidden abuse and / or wasting of natural resources on or in the
Earth. On a personal level, this is a time to ask yourself, “Where
could I be more respectful and/or frugal with the resources in my
life?”
The planet Mercury will be in a Retrograde cycle on May 26th thru
June 19th. Mercury, the planet that rules intellectualization,
communication, travel and all instruments of informational
processes, communications and travel, is moving backwards through
the zodiac. A Mercury Retrograde cycle is a time when the Universe
is urging all of us to rethink our lives.
This cycle supports contemplation, introspection, meditation and
spirituality. It’s a time when the energies of the logical mind
(the Left Brain) seem to shut down, in order to allow the feeling,
creative, intuitive mind (the Right Brain) to develop.
During a Mercury Retrograde cycle, our logical, rational, mental
processes and communications seem to break down somewhat. This
also applies to the mechanical devices that support our
communications and travel, such as computers, telephones,
automobiles and so on.
A Mercury Retrograde cycle is not a good time to start anything
new, especially if it is important to you personally. It is a good
time to continue things that you’ve already started and to
contemplate new possibilities, but it is best to wait until the
cycle is complete before you start anything new. This is because
you might be missing or misunderstanding important information.
The exception to this rule is an activity that you are an expert
in. For example: if you are a professional beautician, it is okay
to cut new hair during these cycles. Because you are an expert,
you have integrated your intuitive side of your mind with your
logical mind, so your intuition can help guide, or take over, the
logical mind when needed.
It is important to be open to your feeling, intuitive perceptions
at all times during MR cycles. You may gain new insights into your
life now, but it is best to wait to begin any new direction.
It’s also a very good idea to develop and express a sense of humor
during MR cycles. Mental malfunctions can be a source of amusement
during this time. Inevitably, a checker at the supermarket, or
even a bank teller, will miscount money; disc jockeys will trip
over their tongues while announcing the next song, etc. Also, some
misunderstandings can be quite comical! For example, during a
recent Mercury Retro cycle, my wife asked me, “Would you like to
meet for lunch?” What I heard was, “Would you like to have meat
for lunch?” This is especially funny because we don’t normally eat
meat. Observe the communications that happen during this time and
enjoy the comedies of mental errors!
FORECASTS FOR EACH SIGN IN
MAY
The following is a description of
the cosmic energies that will affect you this month. Remember, you
always have free will to use these energies as you choose. If you
know your Rising (Ascendant) Sign, you may apply the information
for that sign as well as your Sun Sign. The dates given are
accurate, give or take a day:
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ARIES: The time to reach out to the public
and take the lead is now. Gain attention through inspiration and
leadership. The public is ready for your optimism and wisdom. Move
forward with your plans and start new projects. This is good for
political leadership, as well. Some excellent days to take action
in your career and the public arena are May 1st, 4th, 12th, 17th,
18th, 19th and 21st. Put your focus on finances and developing
your resources during the first 19 days of May. Your finances look
best on the 1st, 4th, 5th, 11th, 12th, 17th, 18th, 19th, 21st,
27th and 30th. After the 19th, you can move forward with mental
activities, communications, contracts and travel. Spiritual
insights are most available to you on the 1st, 4th, 11th, 12th,
17th, 18th, 19th, 21st, 22nd, 24th, 27th, and 31st.
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TAURUS:
This is a wonderful time to
create or attend workshops and seminars that are uplifting and
support your creativity and empower you. Travel and foreign
cultures can benefit you and will help expand your horizons! Your
vitality and confidence are stronger now, so take action and
create what you are wanting – especially on the 1st, 11th, 12th
and 18th. Your finances look best on May 1st, 4th, 5th, 12th,
18th, 21st, 25th, and 30th. Spiritual insights are most available
on the 1st, 4th, 11th, 12th, 17th, 18th, 19th, 21st, 22nd, 24th,
27th, and 31st.
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GEMINI:
Through helping others to use
their resources more effectively and improve their finances, you
will also benefit. You can do this by helping someone recognize
their worth and value, thereby helping them with their
self-esteem. You have the ability to bridge people with helpful
and empowering information through your communication talents. It
is important to create quality time for inner reflection,
contemplation and meditation during the first 19 days of May. Be
sure to process all fear-based emotions. After the 19th, your
confidence, vitality and leadership ability increase. Your
finances look best on May 1st, 4th, 12th, 15th, 18th, 19th, 20th,
21st, and 30th. Spiritual insights are most available on the 1st,
4th, 11th, 12th, 17th, 18th, 19th, 21st, 22nd, 24th, 27th, and
31st.
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CANCER: There will be significant people in
your life who will bring helpful information, optimistic points of
view and other gifts to you. This could include a spiritual
teacher or teachers. You can enhance your personal success through
intimate relationships and partnerships. It is a good time to
socialize and expand your horizons through social interactions.
This may involve travel and foreign cultures. Your friends and
group associations will help you to accomplish your hopes and
wishes during the first 19 days of May. After the 19th, it is
important that you spend quality alone time, process your
emotions, meditate and contemplate the deeper meanings of your
existence. Your finances look best on the 1st, 4th, 5th, 12th,
15th, 18th, 21st, and 30th. Spiritual insights are most available
on the 1st, 4th, 11th, 12th, 17th, 18th, 19th, 21st, 22nd, 24th,
25th, 27th, and 31st.
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LEO:
This is a great time to expand
your work or services through a broader, more optimistic approach.
Coworkers may be key in supporting you to create this. Be the
warm-hearted leader that you are and bring playfulness to your
work environment and services. You will be much more successful
with a playful attitude in your life. You can make progress in
your career and enhance your prestige during the first 19 days of
May. Take advantage of favorable energies here on the 1st, 4th,
5th, 11th, 12th and 18th. You can improve your health and healing
abilities now through spiritual modalities. Your finances look
best on the 1st, 4th, 5th, 12th, 17th, 18th and 21st. Spiritual
insights are most available on the 1st, 4th, 11th, 12th, 17th,
18th, 19th, 21st, 22nd, 24th, 27th, and 31st.
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VIRGO: Your creative,
artistic and romantic energies are expanding now, so enjoy
yourself! Laugh more, play more and dance more. Workshops,
seminars and travel will empower you and help to perfect your
understanding so that you may be of better service. This energy is
strong during the first 19 days of May. Take advantage of
favorable influences in these realms on the 4th, 5th, 9th, 11th,
12th, and 18th. After the 19th, take action with your career and
become an authority figure yourself and/or gain the approval of
authority figures. There are supportive energies for this on the
25th and 30th. Your finances look best on the 1st, 4th, 5th, 12th,
18th and 21st. Spiritual insights are most available on the 1st,
4th, 11th, 12th, 17th, 18th, 19th, 21st, 22nd, 24th, 27th, and
31st. Your finances look best on the 1st, 4th, 5th, 11th, 18th and
21st. Spiritual insights are most available on the 1st, 4th, 11th,
12th, 17th, 18th, 19th, 21st, 22nd, 24th, 27th, and 31st.
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LIBRA:
You are the peace maker of the
zodiac and are able to bring harmony to the family through your
natural abilities. Now is the time to take charge of domestic and
family matters and exercise your skills either through mediation
or negotiation. By doing this you can improve your living
situation and family relations. It is important that you feel and
express the emotions that are coming up from your unconscious
during the first 19 days of May. After the 19th, you can empower
and improve your life through philosophy, workshops, travel and
foreign cultures. Take advantage of positive opportunities here on
the 19thm, 21st, 24th, 25th, and 30th. Your finances look best on
the 1st, 4th, 5th, 11th, 12th, 18th and 21st. Spiritual insights
are most available on the 1st, 4th, 8th, 11th, 12th, 17th, 18th,
19th, 21st, 22nd, 24th, 27th, and 31st
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SCORPIO: You can
increase your prosperity by expanding your communication
networking and intellectual activities. Your ability to add depth
and creativity to ideas will enrich the lives of others. Make your
intimate relationships and partnerships a high priority this
month. Through your interaction and cooperation with significant
others, you will have better success in accomplishing your goals.
After the 19th, be sure to process the emotions that may come up
from your unconscious. Your finances look best on the 1st, 4th,
5th, 12th, 18th, 21st and 25th. Spiritual insights are most
available on the 1st, 4th, 11th, 12th, 17th, 18th, 19th, 21st,
22nd, 24th, 27th, and 31st.
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SAGITTARIUS:
Share your optimistic philosophy
with enthusiasm and you will increase your financial abundance. As
your values shift and expand with deeper, spiritual meanings; your
self-worth increases. You can enhance success in your work through
creative approaches this month. Take advantage of favorable
energies on the 1st, 4th, 9th, 11th, 12th, 18th, and 30th. After
the 19th, your close, personal relationships and partnerships can
help you to accomplish what you desire. Your finances look best on
the 1st, 4th, 5th, 6th, 12th, 15th, 17th, 18th and 21st. Spiritual
insights are most available on the 1st, 4th, 11th, 12th, 17th,
18th, 19th, 21st, 22nd, 24th, 27th, and 31st.
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CAPRICORN:
A deeper calling beckons you now,
and if you surrender to your higher Self, and the love what is
around you; your healing abilities and intuition will support your
personal transformations toward greater health and happiness. Now
is the time to expand your horizons through optimistic points of
view and travel. You can make great progress in your work after
the 19th. Take advantage of these favorable energies on the 25th
and 30th. Your finances look best on the 1st, 4th, 5th, 12th, 18th
and 21st. Spiritual insights are most available on the 1st, 4th,
11th, 12th, 17th, 18th, 19th, 21st, 22nd, 24th, 27th, and 31st.
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AQUARIUS:
Helpful people from your past may
re-enter your life and bring you gifts and wisdom. Going within
may reveal Divine Guidance and intuitive knowing. Your family and
home will benefit you, and you will benefit them when you open
your heart and give them love, especially on the 1st, 11th, 12th
and 18th. After the 24th, your creative and romantic energies will
blossom. Your finances look best on the 1st, 4th, 5th, 11th, 12th,
18th, 19th and 21st. Spiritual insights are most available on the
1st, 4th, 11th, 12th, 17th, 18th, 19th, 21st, 22nd, 24th, 27th,
and 31st.
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PISCES:
Your relationships require your
focus, attention to details and being in integrity. Your friends
and group associations can be invaluable here. You can support
success with your spiritual mastery through involvement with
self-help, metaphysical and spiritual groups. You can empower your
life through creative ideas, communications and travel during the
first 19 days of May. Take advantage of these favorable energies
on the1st, 4th, 5th, 11th, 12th and 18th. After the 19th, your
family and home will need your attention. You can improve things
here with the help of favorable energies on the 25th and 30th.
Your finances look best on the 1st, 4th, 5th, 12th, 18th and 21st.
Spiritual insights are most available on the 1st, 4th, 11th, 12th,
17th, 18th, 19th, 21st, 22nd, 24th, 27th, and 31st.
Note: If you would like a
much more detailed and personalized reading of the cosmic energies
affecting you now and, week-by-week, for the next 6, 9 or 12
months, you could benefit from a Current & Future Trends
reading by Govinda. Or, for an overview of your life, and
insights into your soul purpose and the energies your soul chose
to develop and master during this lifetime, you may benefit from
and enjoy a Life Reading. Govinda’s emphasis is on
helping you to recognize your strengths, master life challenges
and develop personal happiness and wholeness.
Govinda Miller
has 35 years experience as a professional astrology and teacher of
astrology and meditation. His writings on spiritual astrology have
been published nationally and internationally. Govinda lives in
Priest River, Idaho and is available for personal consultations in
person, by phone or by mail.
You may
contact Govinda at 208-448-2093 or email:
govinda@astrologywithgovinda.com.
2008 Forecasts
