Astrological Outlook (May 3 - 9): Ambitions Run High
White Owl
3 May 2010
Even though the Moon is now in her waning phase, activity levels and ambitions will run high this week, especially during the first three days of the work week. What drive this atmosphere is a square relationship between the current astrological positions of the Sun and the planet Mars. Their natures will strongly color and condition Monday through Wednesday. Given that the natures of both these astrological factors concerns self, individuality, the power of assertion, the power to survive, and the power to fight for life, it is likely that the first three days of this week will be the same.
Fortunately, on Monday there is a helpful influence arising from a trine between Mercury and Pluto to mitigate the otherwise harsh energies. Both Mercury and Pluto are currently positioned in earth signs, Mercury in Taurus and Pluto in Capricorn. The earth signs are connected to matters of physical provision, comfort, being centered and settled, good common sense, and a general well-groundedness. The virtues of the earth signs will be much in evidence on Monday as Mercury and Pluto bring attention to these matters in a helpful way. This will surely bring fortune in the areas of shopping, finding leads for employment, and in organizing home and office space. Payments and profits will arrive for some.
However, even all this goodness will have a hard time completely offsetting the combative tendencies of the Sun-Mars square, which becomes exact on Tuesday morning. So, for Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, bear in mind that the general atmosphere is likely to be agitated. Persons may be highly irritable and abnormally given to hurling insults and acting abrasive. All of us must pick our battles, and this may be time when that option comes into play. A measured approach using proper self-assertion skills will be the best method for this interval. By contrast, sudden outbursts and irrational accusations will only suffice to escalate conflicts into raging routs. The choice is up to each person, but for those who prefer lower stress levels, the best path this week is to avoid fueling any fires of rage.
A constructive use of the period Monday through Wednesday lies in the area of positive motivation. The urge to change the self for the better through exercise and other self-improvement programs will be strong this week. Just don’t overdo or try to take on too much on the first gym session. Injuries can be had along the path of haste this week, so hold on to reason as you go for better muscle tone.
At last, the second half of this week offers a much more serene interval, especially on Friday. In fact, Friday is downright opportune for pleasant times and even for romantic connections, with especially favorable circumstances shaping up from noon EDT to 6pm EDT. Chance encounters will lead to interesting conversations, with shared interests opening the way for more yet to come. Existing relationships will be soothed and enriched, and new relationships may come into focus for those who are in the market.
The weekend sustains the gentle mode. Hints of positive attitude shifts will glimmer in mind and emotions, for Mercury are due to turn direct next week, putting many things to rights. And even though fatigue may figure in the picture on Sunday, spiritual understanding is with us, which surely matters. Look for clear and unusual psychic insights around 4 pm EDT as the weekend closes out.
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