Your horoscope from April 28 to May 4, 2016
Here we go again! Starting Thursday, Mercury in Taurus begins a three-week retrograde cycle. As May opens, five planets travel in retrograde motion: Mercury, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, and Pluto. (Jupiter ends retrograde on May 9, Mercury on May 22.)
Retrograde cycles take us through an intensified review, the intention of which is to uncover what’s been overlooked, underrated, or too weak to make the grade. Ultimately, they serve to raise consciousness regarding the nature of involvements, projections, evaluations, and choice-makings. It is the soul’s way of correcting and realigning itself.
Mercury retrograde in Taurus puts added attention on survival matters (physical, material; relationships), self-preservation, finances, sex, fertility, self-worth, and self-honouring. The transit also spotlights the following issues: inertia and immobilization; feeling trapped, suffocated, muffled, undervalued, or unappreciated; an inability or necessity to speak up and express yourself; and being heard or validated.
Despite the stall, slowdown, derailment, added inconvenience, or cost that may occur, the next few weeks are productive in terms of getting back in touch with what is most viable, worthy, and lucrative. Venus into Taurus on Friday increases stamina and determination to get better value out of relationships, creative endeavours, investments, and paycheques. Venus, the attraction and enhancement archetype, is working in harmony with the sun, Jupiter, Pluto, and Mercury retrograde.
Friday through Monday, monitor feelings and impressions; keep talks and plans open-ended; and let spontaneity dictate the play. Creative projects and solutions offer the best reward. Monday/Tuesday, sun/Jupiter makes everything larger in scope. Tuesday/Wednesday, the Aries moon keeps action and passion going strong.
Aries
March 20 - April 20
Just when you think you have a secure handle on finances or matters of the heart, here comes Mercury retrograde. For the next three-plus weeks, net worth, self-worth, inertia, or ruts are up for review. To the plus, it’s a fertile time for a creative or renovation project, a personal or attitude makeover. A hefty investment is likely—and worth its weight!
Taurus
April 20 - May 21
While the usual Mercury retrograde snafus are to be expected, Venus, freshly into Taurus, can prove refortifying in some positive way. A rethink or revisit leads to a better sense of how, what, where, when, and who. Venus increases your ability to attract and to gain favour. Sunday through Tuesday are built for ease. Your stars gift you with an all-access pass.
Gemini
May 21 - June 21
What does your heart tell you? If you are truly listening, you’ll know. If you don’t feel clear, ask yourself if you are letting distractions or attachments get in the way. Mercury retrograde will take you through deeper soul-searching. Time is your best teacher, your best healer, and your best reward. Tuesday, a talk, meet-up, interview, or scouting mission can go very well.
Cancer
June 21 - July 22
Back to the drawing board; back to the negotiating table. Revision or refinancing is to your advantage. A better plan or solution can be found. Trust. Mercury retrograde can prompt a change of mind, heart, or involvement. It can also produce a time extension, a repeat, or a temporary sidetrack. Expect to remeet with someone you love or admire.
Leo
July 22 - August 23
Over the next few weeks, you’ll focus toward stabilizing and/or enhancing your reputation, career, or material status. More respect, acknowledgment, and reward are on your want list too. Mercury retrograde helps you to sort out what you need and need to do. Venus in Taurus can bring benefits regarding all the above. Tuesday/Wednesday speeds up your progress.
Virgo
August 23 - September 23
On a wait? Expect to hear back/hear news, perhaps as early as Sunday. The next several weeks take you through a major reevaluation, rethink, or replay. Watch for your best options to become more obvious and straightforward. Despite setbacks or sidetracks, Mercury retrograde helps you to make great personal strides, to reclaim yourself in some strengthening and confidence-building way.
Libra
September 23 - October 23
What’s in survival mode and what’s on thrive? A double check and/or rethink is both wise and necessary while Mercury tours retrograde. While it is likely to be a slow process, Venus freshly into Taurus can help you to recoup lost ground regarding finances and key relationships. Friday through Monday, take it moment to moment, allow rather than force. Tuesday/Wednesday could springboard you/it.
Scorpio
October 23 - November 22
An intensified observation of self in action begins as Mercury backtracks and Venus enters Taurus. Is this what you want? Is this what’s best? What more can be added or gained? Both transits put added emphasis on getting your money’s worth out of social interactions, specific relationships, and contracts (actual and karmic). Sunday through Tuesday is optimal for conjuring and creating: immerse yourself; express your heart.
Sagittarius
November 22 - December 21
Have you just launched into something promising but now find yourself in the thick of more than you bargained for? For the next few weeks, Mercury retrograde puts the focus on necessary improvements and upgrades, especially regarding work and health. Look to Venus into Taurus to pump up your stamina. Tuesday/Wednesday you can get further and gain more.
Capricorn
December 21 - January 20
Mercury retrograde can slow you down, but if so, it’s a gift. Extra time to evaluate is beneficial. Don’t allow duty-bound thinking or another’s needs to usurp the process or put you under added pressure. Feel your way along and trust that it will lead you to your best option, play, or answer. Sunday onward, the going is smooth.
Aquarius
January 20 - February 18
Thursday through Saturday can dish up something unexpected. Watch for a last-minute change of plans, a relationship or work snag, or added expenses. Renovations, revisions, and family and home matters require more time and investment while Mercury travels retrograde. Sunday through Tuesday, there’s more; no matter how it shapes up, it’s a blessing in disguise.
Pisces
February 18 - March 20
Keep open-ended and open-minded. During the next several weeks, opinions, plans, and evaluations can undergo significant change. Mercury’s retrograde tour gives you more time to observe and assess. Venus into Taurus can enhance relationships and improve communications. Refinancing or renegotiating financial terms is appropriate now. Sunday through Tuesday puts you into action, perhaps unexpectedly so.
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