This week starts off with a Full Moon in Scorpio Lunar Eclipse on May 16, 2022 at 12:13 am ET. This Full Lunar Eclipse begins shadow a few hours before the Full Moon eclipse hits exact precision at 12:13 am ET. The Full Moon Eclipse in Scorpio indicates the potential for a highly emotional, reactive experience for many. The eclipse reminds us of change, and the fiery aspect of reactions can be tipped off by big changes, especially where there is authoritative, political, business or financial pressure. This time can feel climactic. Relationships can feel strained by pressure, especially where there are strong emotions and the possibility for secrets hidden and revealed. Jealousy, anger, betrayal can bring out strong, passionate feelings. Poisonous relationships could meet a tipping point. This Full Moon in Scorpio can indicate strong sexual passion and tension, as well as addictions. Boundaries and shelter are also indicated. Territorial behavior demonstrated is likely.
The Sun in Taurus connects with Pluto in fellow earth sign Capricorn May 19, 2022 8:10 am ET. After we had the Full Moon in Scorpio on the 16th, the Sun and Pluto connecting can indicate we could see political and financial issues start to change with some areas winding down.
Mercury Retrograde in Gemini connects with Jupiter in Aries on May 19, 2022 9:32 pm ET this can indicate a strong emphasis on arguments, especially over misunderstandings and misinformation. The opportunity to learn from mistakes is heightened. Aggressive talk, especially talk about war in the media is likely. Gossip over people’s identities and conflicts over personalities can get heated. Big mistakes are possible but much wisdom can be gained because of them.
The Sun enters Gemini May 20, 2022 at 9:23 pm ET and soon conjuncts Mercury Retrograde in Gemini on May 21, 2022 3:17 pm ET. Information we learn of closer to this time can give us some insight, and looking at things from different angles is recommended. With Mercury Retrograde now, trying to make sense of information that doesn’t quite add up can be difficult, but can give way to eureka moments of awareness. What people say can be misinterpreted, so try not to assume too much without asking for clarity.
Mars in Pisces conjuncts Neptune in Pisces on May 18, 2022 at 2:32 am ET. Misunderstandings and feelings can strongly motivate actions now. Art and artistic films can be highly inspiring for creative types. Sexual fantasies can also be indicated as heightened this week.
Mars in Pisces connects with Pluto Retrograde in Capricorn on May 22, 2022 at 6:15 pm ET. Trusting the flow can cause irritable reactions, especially when political actions need to be changed to get off a destructive path. Anger and compassion make quite a mix. Self sabotage especially in business and finance should be avoided. Be careful of reactions. Strong feelings can motivate actions to achieve.
Mercury Retrograde goes from Gemini to Taurus on May 22, 2022 at 9:15 pm ET. More talk about what’s wrong in the financial sector is likely to be an issue now. Misinformation continues but the sleuthing types are likely to dig up some facts grounded in reality. Security issues, especially talk about food, energy and economic matters are in focus.