This Week in Astrology: May 29th-June 4th
Written by Kate, edited by Willow
Moon Phase of the Week
New Moon in Gemini (May 30th): As the New Moon enters Gemini on May 30th, it ushers in a fruitful period for manifesting possibilities as the month draws to a close. You’ll be glad you got that unfinished business out of the way during May. You’ve waited in the wings for long enough. Now the world’s stage is ready for your best self to be in the spotlight as June raises its curtain.
Planetary Zodiacs:
Venus in Taurus (May 28th-June 23rd): A truly heavenly match is made on May 28th when Venus enters its home sign, Taurus. The alignment of their compatible, grounded, sensual energies means that love is in the air. As this is a transitional week, it might be a suitable time to let go of those baggy winter cardigans of outworn romance and refresh your summer wardrobe.
Whatever your size, shape, or taste, the cosmic closet has something that will look and feel just right, that gives you the confidence to keep in style despite whatever happens. As June hits its stride, you may find yourself experiencing an unexpected makeover, upcycling some old favourites, or experimenting with a totally new look, as projects and plans evolve.
Mars meets Jupiter in Aries (May 29th)
Whether it’s a slow burn or a steamy encounter, things will heat up on May 29th when fast and furious Mars, the planet of conflict, encounters the more laid back planet Jupiter, in explosive and up-front Aries. This may feel like the time to deal with some unfinished business that has been on the back-burner during May.
If you need to speak what’s on your mind or release some pent-up emotion, now is your moment. Remember that Jupiter is there as your referee, to call time and allow you to regroup if things are about to turn into a full-on punch-up between the combative energies of Mars and Aries. Stepping back and reflecting will allow you to leave the ring with your head held high.
Key Aspects of the Week
For those who don't know: aspects are angles that determine how each planet's energies react with another planet's. They can affect an overall chart's meaning by giving more insight into how that planet behaves under its current zodiac sign.
End phase of Mercury Retrograde (May 10th-June 3rd)
This week sees May shift, more or less gracefully, into June. It may feel transitional because we are at the tail end of the Mercury Retrograde which began on May 10th and finishes on June 3rd. If you used this phase to make sure you were walking the walk and talking the talk, you can sashay into June, confident you were true to yourself in all the domains of your daily life. It would be a pity to waste the deep inner work engendered by mid-May’s full lunar eclipse.
Early June consolidates the transitions and shifts that began in May. Like all good parties, a sluggish start can be expected. This phase can be compared to checking out the guest list and scoping the room to see who you might benefit from talking to. Once you’ve got the networking down and found your vibe, it’s in your gift to go with the flow, mingle or hit the dance floor for a sizzling summer.
Saturn Retrograde through Aquarius (June 4th)
This week draws to a close with the Retrograde motion of Saturn through Aquarius on June 4th. As with any Retrograde phase, this may feel as if the positive wheels set in motion by proactive Gemini have ground to a bit of a halt or got off to a false start. This is only a stall in Gemini’s energetic engine, as Saturn’s Retrograde blocks Aquarius’s power-supply. As with any Retrograde, sit back, drop into a lower gear, cruise for a bit and enjoy the ride.
While your foot is off the gas pedal for a bit, it may be helpful to remind yourself that Saturn’s Retrograde isn’t all negative, as its location within Air-sign Gemini, restores some balance and flow from the planets within its transit. Gemini’s intuitive logic creates necessary thinking space for ideas and projects to take shape in their own time, rather than rush headlong to an end goal where important details might get missed. This approach can apply to romance, friendships, work, or the community, as sociable Gemini reminds us that all of these areas benefit from time and attention - they don’t just happen overnight.
As this week comes to an end, this might be the perfect opportunity for some ‘you time’ to relax and recharge your batteries. Or it may be a good chance to give back, contribute your time to a community project, or donate to a charity: do something you find meaningful.
June is all about connection: both nurturing our relationship with ourselves and strengthening our bonds with others. Sounds like a perfect party is just getting underway!
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This piece was written by one of our astrology columnists.
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This piece was edited by one of our editors, Willow.
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