The month of May has hardly begun, but it brings with it a fair maiden, as in the UK a Royal Princess arrives, now fourth in line to the throne. While, outside of the Royal Family this month sees a different kind of ‘Game of Thrones’ take place nationwide, as the battle for the seat of governmental power is decided. However, currently it appears more a game of musical chairs, as with many voters undecided, the month of May seems more the month of Maybes!
For May traditionally in the UK offers Bank holidays and countryside festivities, with customary Maypole dancing and wildlife displays. However, this month’s General election means there will be ample May poling of a different kind, as uncertainty exists over whose tune this Country will be dancing to? While, on the other side of the pond, the first campaign steps are underway, in preparation for the 2016 Election.
Although, as we enter the month of May, we find a prize Bull still on display, as the Sun continues moving through the earthy Sign of Taurus, symbolised by the Bull. However, there also seems to be plenty of it flying around, as co-joined by Mars also remaining resident in this Fixed Sign, volatile tempers and eruptions are high on the agenda, until Mars enters Gemini on the 12th. This atmosphere is further unaided by a challenging Jupiter in Leo until midmonth, emphasising problems relating to children, travelling and leisurely pursuits. As confrontations and upheavals especially concerning the issue of sex and abuse will once again dominate the headlines, but with the 4th’s finalising Full Moon in Scorpio, some sense of closure should now be imminent.
However, this conclusion will not happen quietly, as this Full Moon adds tension to an already challenging coalition of Fixed Planets. So ructions and even the possibility of more terrorist attacks need consideration. While the fact this Full Moon also falls shortly before the UK elections, directing its beam in the area of joint monies and payments, suggests an end to anyone felt to be freeloading off society. However, this revealing Full Moon could cause something of a backlash, activating anger and distrust regarding the issue of shared assets and personal wealth. As UK planetary aspects allow the public to gain a glimpse of some Political Parties true motivations in these areas. Therefore, fuelling cross feelings motivating where a cross is placed on the ballot paper.
While, this Full Moon also highlights further austerity for Canada in terms of personal wealth and cross purposes in the U.S, acknowledging White House direction at odds with public feeling. As well as shining a light on everyday workings and UN partnerships; the Israel/Palestine situation; change in Mexico and uproar in Japan. Although on a positive note, the following Taurus New Moon on the 18th will seek to bring some stability to turbulence instigated by the Full Moon, as new obligations and legislation are set in motion concerning people’s personal earnings for better or worse. With Australia feeling some setbacks in this area and those in Cuba experiencing unease, but issues in Italy should be addressed. However, as the month nears its end, what appears stable, may in-actuality be more of an empty stable! For the bull has bolted, as predominantly Fixed Planets become Mutable ones in Gemini, so everyday issues with childcare, education and travel once again are at the fore.
Although, these prove highly problematic, for the Sun moves forward to join Mercury in Gemini from the 21st , only to find that tricky Mercury has turned retrograde from the 19th, impeding its swift way of thinking. So expect frustrations caused by communication and transportation problems, especially when fiery Mars enters the Sign from the 12th. This combination particularly playing havoc in relation to foreign and international concerns, as it opposes an already retrograde Saturn in Sagittarius and further difficulty is provided by Neptune in Pisces. Therefore, perceptions are distorted and mistruths and rumours creep into logical thinking.
Subsequently, it appears hard to get a grasp of everyday affairs, as worldwide events seem more disastrous than usual, from immigration concerns to the evident after-effects of the Nepal quake. Hence, this emphasis on humanitarian matters could see uncontrollable outbursts everywhere as Thailand, the Ivory Coast and Congo experience upheaval, along with Argentina, France and Germany. However, because the Planets remain in backward motion, no direct answers will be found; instead previous issues continue to stack up until redress is sought. Although without the necessary resources to tackle all in need, some difficult choices have to be made.
Therefore, with Venus progressing into the Sign of Cancer from the 8th, it seems home takes favour over away, as family and childcare issues are in the spotlight. Although, with Pluto and Uranus in conflicting Signs, there will be more unexpected troubles than originally envisioned. This being particularly applicable in relation to the UK General Election, as the 7th May maybe less 007 and more oh, oh 7! As the outcome is viewed in a different light the following day when Venus moves into a different Sign, leaving all the political parties scrambling to form bonds and rescue victory from the jaws of defeat. Therefore this May will see major changes, leaving many shaken and stirred!
