Astrology - May 2001

Full Steam Ahead - RETROGRADE!!!

By Cheney Hall

Four planets will be retrograde by the end of May. We'll be focusing a lot of that planetary energy inward for re- examination. Pluto continues retrograde this month and will do so until August 23rd. Mercury breezes into Gemini May 6th. We'll be more talkative, witty, charming and involved with intellectual pursuits. Don't be surprised if the nervous system gets a little agitated. The powerful full Moon in Scorpio May 7th is sure to be passionately intense. Neptune turns retrograde May 10th. Pisces this is your time for review of what has transpired since last October 15th. You'll have until October 17th this year to extract the beneficial lessons and ideas that will help move you forward at that time. On May 11th aggressive Mars turns retrograde and cools its heels until July 19th. You need to be careful about challenging others during this period. The energy often won't be there to back you up. Aries, your ruler, hasn't been retro since June of 1999. You'll have more to review. The Sun moves into Gemini May 20th. We become more curious and communicative and will want to socialize more. Variety of every kind is what we'll crave. Uranus turns retrograde on May 29th. Aquarius, you are reviewing what the Universe has presented you since last October 26th and will do so until

October 30th this year. Oh yes, guess what??? Mercury turns retrograde the beginning of June - BEWARE!!!

Aries (March 21 - April 19)

The Sun highlights your house of money and values in May. You'll intellectually pursue new ways of increasing earnings and your value. By months end you'll find yourself communicating more with others. You also focus on yourself this month and may find yourself changing something to improve your appearance. Group associations and friendships may take an unexpected turn. Be patient and listen. Long distance travel is best before May 11th. You begin a period of restructuring in your immediate environment. You may begin serious study of something that directly pertains to your daily life.

Taurus (April 20 - May 20)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! The focus is on you this month. You may find yourself turning over a new leaf to enhance your self- image. You'll be communicating a lot about yourself. The saying "express yourself" is your motto for May. By month's end you'll start thinking of new ways to increase your income. You may indulge in romantic daydreaming. Someone may discover a secret admirer! You begin a period of restructuring finances and what you hold dear to you. Career could make an unexpected turn - be open to what the Universe presents.

Gemini (May 21 - June 20)

Meditation proves very beneficial this month. Dig down deep and try to resolve past issues. After the 6th, you'll start thinking of new ways to improve yourself. You'll become a true conversationalist. You begin a period of restructuring who you are as a person. Keep a positive attitude. You may become more involved with groups and organizations. Social invitations begin to appear. Throw a party and celebrate LIFE! Travel plans may change - be flexible. Former opponent may become an ally after May 11th.

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