Venus in Taurus sextile Vesta in Cancer (13 deg) There is a gentle pull towards what enhances physical well-being and it's pulling you towards home and family. "Home and family" can be whatever works for you - your safe place/people. Or, maybe you're by yourself in a cozy room. Your happiness comes first and is strengthened when you devote yourself to it.  Your home is your temple - take some time to make it exactly what you want it to be. Certain domestic relationships (that are healthy and sustaining) can contribute to that sacred comfort - they too are embraced by the temple. This ..read more

Pluto Rx in Aquarius sextile Pallas Rx in Sagittarius (2 deg) The strategy is up for intensive review. Concentrated change (a reveal or purge) supports this review, encouraging you to go deeper. The plan was expansive and hopeful, but skimmed the surface and missed a few details. It needs to be reworked and this aspect helps by easily integrating those concentrated changes. The strategy becomes more authentic and you understand the pattern that lies beneath the surface (of society, of religion, of your belief system). Pluto always adds intensity to whatever it aspects. So as you rework th ..read more

Taurus Moon conjunct Uranus (22 deg) Moon conjunct Jupiter (25 deg) Moon sextile Neptune in Pisces (29 deg) Moon Void of Course (29 deg Taurus, 5:55 pm EDT) Moon enters Gemini (7:20 pm EDT) Moon trine Pluto Rx in Aquarius (2 deg) Moon to Uranus/Jupiter then Neptune can bring moments that are expansive, euphoric, optimistic, trippy. There's a need to feel more and indulge. Watch for urges that manifest in odd or excessive ways - these energies are about liberating yourself from your immediate, physical reality but Taurus is firmly grounded. There can be a mix of sensual overloa ..read more

The Taurus New Moon (18 deg, 11:21 pm EDT) makes a wide conjunction to Uranus (22 deg) and Jupiter (25 deg) so it's hooking into the separating Uranus/Jupiter conjunction that was exact on April 20th. If Uranus/Jupiter brought you nothing, this New Moon might remedy that. If Uranus/Jupiter brought you something, it will be continued. So again we have the energies of surprise and expansion. This New Moon can deliver a lucky break, an unexpected blessing, a flash of inspiration. In the Fixed, earthy sign of Taurus this will manifest on a physical level (the body, money, land, security, own ..read more

Mercury in Aries conjunct Chiron (21 deg) This is the third of three conjunctions (the first two occurring on March 20th and April 15th). The painful conversation or statement or thought has now reached a conclusion. You've spoken up even though that put you in the crosshairs. You stared directly at the hurt and didn't back down. You had that confrontation you've been dreading. Now that everything is out in the open you can move forward with courage and greater empathy (for yourself and others). Putting a name to the wound takes away its power. Even as you boldly stand apart and say "This ..read more

Painting by George Inness: Wikimedia Commons The weekly horoscopes are up on Patreon (Patron-Only Posts tier, $1 CAD). https://www.patreon.com/rubyslipper Overview May 6th: Mercury conjunct Chiron in Aries (21 deg) May 7th: New Moon (18 deg Taurus) conjunct Uranus/Jupiter and trine Ceres ..read more

Taurus Sun quincunx the Libra South Node (15 deg) Aries Moon conjunct the North Node (15 deg) Sun quincunx the South Node hi-lights the disconnect between self vs other. Your purpose involves security, material gain or subjective values - looking after you. Taking pride in what you've grown for yourself. But this is incompatible with the old ways of relating (putting their needs first) so you may run into a spot of tension as move forward with your goals. You might waver and question if you're being selfish or if you're "worth it" because the habitual draw of the old ways is strong. T ..read more

Venus in Taurus trine Juno in Virgo (6 deg) Mars in Aries trine Pallas Rx in Sagittarius (3 deg) Venus/Juno is the relationship that steadily improves, thanks to cooperation between partners. Attention to detail and visible, practical fixes (financial, material, physical) are part of this - there's an agreement to work together. Virgo is about refinement - the partnership has reached a point where only the finishing touches are necessary. This also encourages looking after self - solidify your values and security so you can contribute to the relationship upgrade (rather than being the ..read more

Waning Sextile between the Pisces Moon and Taurus Sun (13 deg) Mars in Aries sextile Pluto in Aquarius (2 deg) The liminal Pisces Moon helps you transition away from the past. What you've been relying on (physically and financially) can gently morph into new routines and sources. This is not a dramatic change - there should be a gradual awareness about how you can transform your current security because it does require an update. Watch for creative hints, opportunities to let go and make room for something new. Creative or spiritual prompts can be grounded in your immediate reality. T ..read more

Painting by Alfred Stevens: Wikimedia Commons Pluto stations retrograde in Aquarius (2 deg, 1:46 pm EDT) Pluto Rx is an internalized and focused drill of power. Anything that's resisting transformation is going to receive concentrated force. The reveal of secrets, the purge, the death - these will be stronger than usual. Pluto has been hovering around the early degrees of Aquarius since May 23rd, 2023 but this is the first time its reached 2 deg. So the wave of the future (edged with dark invention) has crept forward, but will retreat again. Pluto Rx will back into Capricorn on Sept 1st a ..read more