Lunar Eclipse and Mercury Retrograde May 2023

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In Astrology, the eclipses are extremely remarkable as they set up the stage for deep transformation, by urging change and revealing hidden things in our lives. They create movements that are felt intensely, many times appearing in life as crises, chaos and painful awareness. The next lunar eclipse, happening on May 5th, is particularly releasing because it’s on Scorpio, a zodiacal archetype known for its intensity and profound traits, ruling also the House of Death and Rebirth.

This Lunar Eclipse is happening with additional interesting transits that are reinforcing the looking within, into the wounds of the past, to recognize all the things that you are perpetuating but it’s time to release. This may feel uncomfortable, because you may be having an inner dialogue of doubt. On one side you may be telling yourself to drop that old narrative, a narrative that has supported you for some time, but now, it feels wrong for you. “Why should I release something that worked before?”, you may ask yourself… Because if you want real freedom and revolutionize your life to your new vision, your Soul is requiring a rebirth from you.

Specially with things around assets, money, resources and the things you value with The Sun, Mercury, Uranus and the North Node in Taurus. Have you been thinking about changing the way you make a living but haven’t taken your ideas seriously? or maybe you have thought about certain actions you can take but have gotten lost in your thoughts without really materializing anything?

This Eclipse and Mercury Retrograde are giving the time to pause, re-evalute, release and be reborn.

I see eclipses as a doorway to something else, something better. Even though life is feeling tense, or someone is pushing your buttons relentlessly, the Universe is actually helping you by setting the stage for your transformation. Remember this: give your emotions a safe place to emerge and flow. Take care of your heart and your whole being. Taurus is about nurturing yourself and your body. Endulge in the comfort your body needs to retreat and re-evaluate.

Here are some soul-reflection questions:

1. What area of my life is in need of most attention?
2. How are my finances doing?
3. What do I need to do to have more financial stability? If you’re not sure, who can help you dig into this? a financial advisor, a coach, a friend that is very good with money?
4. Where do I need to be more focused and determined?
5. What do I need to let go of to achieve my financial goals?
6. What emotions emerge for me when I think of all these?

Guidance for your Sun and Rising Sign

• Aries: It’s vital for you to let go of those deep emotions that you’re keeping in. There’s a lot of repressed anger and rage within you. Take some alone time to reflect on what you’re so angry about. How about you go take a walk in nature?. Sit down in a quiet place, take deep breaths with your left hand over your heart. Once you feel connected ask: Why am I angry? The answer will come to you, don’t judge. If some emotions arise let them flow through you with compassion. Once you’re ready to release, give them to Mother Earth. Then, express gratitude.
• Taurus: Give your relationships a good evaluation. Is there balance in giving and receiving? Do your relationships reflect your values and inspire you? This applies not only to love relations, but also to other committed associations as for example work, partners, family member, etc. Time to let go of those people that are not bringing the best out of you or that are taking too much and are leaving you drained. You’re now looking for stability and reliability. Do your relationships reflect these?
• Gemini: Reflect on your daily habits to let go of those ones that are not contributing to a healthy body and mind. Maybe there are situations at work that are affecting you more than you think: injustice, imbalance in work-life or even not feeling valued. Be open to the truth and to improve your work conditions sooner than later.
• Cancer: Being too serious and taking things rigidly, loosen up Cancer! Have more fun!I recommend you do some release through movement, dancing is a must! It will open your sacral chakra which is the center of creativity, joy and pleasure. Self-expression is key.
• Leo: Childhood trauma or painful experiences that happened at home or through caregivers have taken a toll on you, even if you pretend they haven’t, and act as if everything is fine. The thing is, the wound is there and you have been very good at hiding it, but if you want to be more at peace in life and trully be more connected, you need to pay attention to those memories and give them the space to be seen and cared for in order to be healed.
• Virgo: There are tough conversations that need to happen. There are things that you need to express and it doesn’t have to be through verbal words! Find a way to self-express that you’re comfortable with: photography, writing, drawing, painting. Possibly what you need to release is not a fear of expressing but a fear of teaching. What is holding you back from sharing your knowledge and experiences? Are you waiting for the perfect time or to feel “perfectly prepared”? Free yourself from that fear!
• Libra: You need to make yourself conscious of your behaviours and beliefs around money. How are making a living? Is there something else you’d wish to be doing? Are simply making a living to pay the bills but are not connecting to your talents and desires? How about you self-worth? these are questions you need to be asking yourself to revolutionize your assets and the way you make money.
• Scorpio: Well, you’re feeling this one deeply! Feels intense and personal, but as you’re a natural healer and empath you need to discern if what you’re feeling is really yours or you’re energetically picking up things from the environment. You can be moody and changeable at this time which can also show up being a bit inconsistant in your actions. What intense emotions are emerging for you? Where in your life do you need to relinquish control? This is about your own personal development. YOU are the one dying and being reborn… again.
• Sagittarius: You’re probably feeling confused, where to start? It may be hard for you to pin out easily because the area where this eclipse is bringing a transformation for you is in the subconscious mind, hidden from view, the things you might be keeping a secret and nobody else knows. My suggestion is be open during this period, being aware of what comes to the surface, no expectations. Experiences related to family or culture may appear. Pay attention to what triggers you and then question yourself why does that in particular triggers you. Life will show you the way.
• Capricorn: The connections you create and build with friends and groups are important for you in this stage of your life. Right now you need to nourish those relationships as they can support you on your path to success and freedom. Important to find people with whom you share similar vision, hopes and desires for the future and this will bring you closer to making your dreams manifest with stability.
• Aquarius: Is your need to recognition overshadowing the joy of doing what you do. You need to relinquish the obsessive need to be seen. If your career is stressing you out and it’s creating more deprivation than nourishment, then the moment has arrived for you to change the way you go at it. Maybe you need more rest, or to realign with your Soul, or maybe both! What is not feeling right anymore in your career? What do you need to release in order to be in flow?
• Piscis: Get out of your comfort zone and challenge yourself by doing something different. Be more adventurous and don’t be afraid to show yourself as you are. Has something prevented you from learning something new or teaching? Release the insecurity and the feeling of being unworthy. You deserve to receive as much as you give.

Remember you’re MAGIC!