During May, Venus, Mercury, Jupiter and Mars will dance with each other, clearly visible (for some) in the morning skies. This Friday May 13 they will form a tight triangle with Mars blinking dimly to the lower left as the image shows. Venus, Mercury, and Jupiter are in Aries while Mars is in Taurus. Later this month, Venus and Mercury move into Taurus then at month’s end the Moon joins in the party. This is a rare global event and, while observatories will be open, most are probably already booked out.
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Botany Bay
26 January 1788
5.23am
The rowboat reaches the shore and hoists the flag as the Aquarian Sun rises on the eastern horizon…

Australia
26 January 2011
8:32am
People wake to the peace that descends on a Nation having a day off…

Take a moment to stop and think. This was the day England claimed land that already had “owners”. The native people mourn this day while the invaders celebrate. It is indeed bittersweet and cause for reflection…

In 2011 focus on treating each other with mutual respect and remember that we are caretakers of the planet. We’re here for a short time and Earth graciously offers us respite, resources and recreation (amongst other things) during our stay. Reciprocate the gesture by giving back – offer respite, share resources, be playful with each other, and tend the land as your own body. The recent floods remind us the mother nature really is in charge here.

This sentiment is reflected in the Solar Return chart.
- the Moon sits high on the Midheaven in Libra: an easy-going, laid-back attitude
- Mars in Aquarius on the Ascendant: being independent and detached from what’s going on around us
- Solar Return Sun in the 11th: group activities (conj Mars) eg. a military BBQ with fireworks (Aquarius)
- Jupiter/Uranus in 1st: unexpected events, exciting new possibilites, a revolutionary stance

Please feel free to add your comments and observations

Never before, in the common era, have we experienced a Jupiter-Neptune-Chiron conjunction. What might it mean?

… the wise and gentle centaur meets two kings – the king of the gods and the king of the sea …
The spiritual shaman delivers a generous dose of inspired healing … the deluded maverick succumbs to an overwhelming feeling of pain … the philosophical mystic speculates on the theory of alchemical chaos …

and what of the 27th degree of Aquarius – “An Ancient Pottery Bowl Filled With Fresh Violets” – traditional values of modesty and humility

for a look at this month’s influences please CLICK HERE