Celestial Trends for May 2013 from Karyl Jackson . . . keep this for reference.

April 28th through May 4th

This week, April 28th through May 4th, begins early as Sun spotlights the decisions that have to be made to get into the game as information has knocked over the bench of ease and comfort and has pushed you into action. Tuesday Mars takes over for Sun in opposition to Saturn, providing the situations and circumstances that become the tiger, chasing you into action. The time between the Lunar Eclipse on April 25th and the Solar Eclipse on May 9th, becomes the circumstances that put you on the run. With the tiger chasing you, you will have no choice but to get into the game as you launch into your new directions. The Taurus emphasis of Sun, Venus, and Mars adds Mercury into the Taurus mixture on May 2nd. All of these planetary energies stand in opposition to Saturn in Scorpio, prompting you to take responsibility and action as you have your path shown to you. Ultimately you are heading to the Solar Eclipse on May 9th as Sun and the reluctant Moon join together at 19 Taurus to begin your new journey. The easier option is no longer an option, so you have to make the decision to take responsibility and to take action as the tiger has you on the run.

May 5th through May 11th

This week, May 5th through May 11th, begins with Mercury in opposition to Saturn. The information that comes into the picture today requires your effort and that you take responsibility to align your inner and outer pursuits. Mercury gives you the tasks that need attention and you will have to determine the steps that need to be taken. These tasks will come under fire again on Tuesday as Mercury connects to action-oriented Mars that gets you going as the tiger is changing you again and you are on the run. Thursday becomes a powerful day as Moon connects with Mars and Mercury and then with the Sun creating a powerful Solar Eclipse that is pushing you to move into new environment as your directions change and evolve. With the Solar Eclipse on Thursday and events reaching the magnitude of 19 Taurus, Friday brings Moon to connect with Venus, which brings in the healing waves to help resolve and soothe as changes seem to be a natural part of the path. Saturday, the Sun shines the light onto the Mercury communication as you have a new path in front of you and a new sense of purpose. Sun and Mercury require you sign on the dotted line in your commitment to your new direction. Moving from one environment to another requires that you cross the threshold of moving into your future.

May 12th through May 18th

This week, May 12th through May 18th, brings the promise of Moon connecting to Jupiter in a dramatic sunset view on Sunday. With the road opening up and pulling you forward, new information comes into the picture on Wednesday as new ideas, concepts and pursuits begin to unfold. With so many new events unfolding, the days are very full and active as Mars continues to evolve the events that require your efforts. All month long, Mars is in Taurus, pulling you into action and requiring that you put in the effort to make things happen. New creative pursuits occur mid week giving you more tasks to accomplish. Saturday Moon and Neptune provide the intuitive guidance and adjustments that will give you additional insight into the events and situations of this month.

May 19th through May 25th

This week, May 19th through May 25th, becomes begins with Sun shifting out of Taurus and into Gemini, opening the floodgates of information. A whole new shift takes place with the information that is rolling into the picture and seems to be coming from all different directions. Seemingly unrelated things happen, but the events become the barrage of situations that continue to hit you all week long. Friday Mercury connects with Venus bringing forward positive resolution for many situations and circumstances. Also the Lunar Eclipse brings an empowering Full Moon into the evening on Friday, shifting your focus to the Gemini/Sagittarius sector that rules ideas and goals as new concepts provide great insight into the changes that have come within the month. Setting new goals and directions seems to be the focus of this weekend as many activities continue to pull at you to unfold the new environment, new purpose and new pursuits.

May 26th through June 1st

This week, May 26th through June 1st, provides the contracts and agreements that are aligned with your new direction. You will be making the important alignments and communications that are reflected within the new contracts and agreements as they relate to your new environment, direction and purpose. Monday Mercury connects with Jupiter as you begin to see and appreciate the changes that have been a long time in the works, but are finally being hammered into place. Mercury connecting with Jupiter occurs for the first time that Jupiter has moved into Gemini, since June 2012, almost a year in the making. Finally, many of your efforts have come into reality and you are moving forward into your new direction. Tuesday Venus connects with Jupiter, which brings balance and harmony as you have made changes within your environment, purpose and direction. Again, this is the first time Venus has connected with Jupiter since Jupiter moved into Gemini back in June 2012. The last day of the month brings Mars shifting into Gemini, to set a new pace guided by information flying every which way, and Mercury shifting into Cancer, which brings in a greater importance to your emotions and your emotional interests. June is universally a THREE month, which opens up many creative options and fun events that give you a chance to breathe and to let go of some of the intensity that has come with the mega transitions of April and May. Creative ideas and exciting new opportunities seem to blow into the weekend, adding a little spice to the activities.