May 2/3: Pallas, Uranus and M5 correct past behavior to have a better future, while Mercury, Jupiter and star cluster M79 take us beyond our boundaries... But there are many other astrological trends, get to know them so you can choose the ones to connect with!

May 2/3: The astrological trends in the second half of the week are numerous and touch various topics. Get to know them to decide to which one you wish to connect your experience or to explain yourself what you have been experiencing:

     Pallas is contra paralel to Uranus, conjunct the South Node Moon and opposed to globular cluster M5. Pallas is an asteroid whose transit is of great help in most cases, as it symbolizes the ability to put some order or to correct chaotic or problematic  situations. In this case, Pallas' conjunction with the Lunar South Node reveals that the issues fixed come from the past, and Uranus represents an alteration of the circumstances leading to failures or problems. The cause behind many of them may be insecurity as Pallas is opposed to M5, a globular cluster with many variable stars, whose abundance suggests weaknesses and inconsistencies. So, to continue moving forward in our lives, we need to alter and correct past patterns of insecurity. The effort invested in this will bring good consequences because it will avoid repeating inappropriate formulas in the new projects we are undertaking.

      Mercury makes a conjunction to galaxy M33, and is at 45° from Jupiter. This represents an opportunity to generate great ideas and to integrate them in different contexts, and also to approach reality in a different way. M33, as we have mentioned in the past in the Galactic Guide, has an immense stellar generation region, which implies a very large creative potential. The passage of Mercury by M33 can only be a great creative stimulus for the mind, that will be able to produce great plans and insights.

     However, the best thing would be to direct that mental creativity towards goals that  lie farther than those that normally keep us busy. Mercury is in semi-square (45 °) to Jupiter, the planet that by its enormous size and magnetic field represents to transcend borders. What's more, Jupiter is conjunct M79, a star cluster born in another galaxy and currently in the process of integrating to the system of the Milky Way. Therefore, it is a good time to apply our ideas in contexts outside our everyday reality, setting targets that allow us to go further than normal, as well as integrating ideas and helpful suggestions. We must be open to receive something different and new, sometimes from the least expected people or places! This combination is also excellent for travel, whether mental or physical, for studies and research, for exports and trade, to get new customers and to communicate with people far away or with whom contact has been lost.

    On 3/4 May, Mercury is in parallel to the galaxy M59 and contra parallel to Saturn. This combination suggests the need to consider and accept different points of view. However, unlike the previous trend, this astrological mix refers to prevent an abuse of power, which would consist in trying to impose one's ideas at all costs. M59 is a giant galaxy, making it very dominant in nature. But Saturn has responsibility for ensuring the necessary limits, to be considered and observed at all times this weekend. Containment, silence, discretion will be successful, but a domineering attitude will cause rejection. However, a strong, yet structured expression will be most convincing and inspiring: simultaneously, Mercury makes a sextile to idealistic Neptune ...

     The Sun is at 60° from Chiron, a combination that can be used to give some strength to weak aspects of our personality and our lives. Chiron, among other things, represents poorly socially integrated aspects of the psyche, and is in parallel to star cluster M12, symbolizing great independence. Chiron is happy in the territory of M12, since there is no strong control on his personality: M12 is a disperse cluster, which exerts very little gravitational influence on the stars that compose it. But then again, this implies that some of the talents of Chiron (and he has many) are underdeveloped by a lack of pressure and discipline.

     This is where the Sun, combined with the fantastic and productive spiral galaxy M100, provides help, prompting and encouraging creativity to advance and materialize projects. And this is because M100 has one of the most spectacular and beautiful designs of the known universe: it is hard not to be motivated in front of her breathtaking beautiful visual presence. This combination is also excellent to accelerate the healing of physical diseases or mental states that have not been responding adequately in recent days. Therefore, the application of therapies is favorable in general.

     Mars is in sextile (60°) to Ceres, and opposed to Omega Centauri. This trend highlights the need to assert oneself, even going against the general flow (symbolized by Omega Centauri, the largest cluster in our galaxy). For those who are connected with this frequency or become involved in it, it is important to keep your own direction regardless of what other people think. In fact, common sense and generality opposing your convictions is an indicator that you are following the right path. In this way, you may direct  energies into productive activities without rigid or obsolete restrictions that block their development. This trend is diametrically opposed to that of Mercury/M59, which was mentioned above and refers rather to express ideas with a dominant attitude. This means only to search for the necessary freedom to produce better. Politically, it has to do with the necessary restrictions to the production of transgenic corn, related to the Mars/Saturn opposition, but momentarily, Mars will press hard for that to be done.



     Carlos Duarte
     Research Astrologer