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Galactic Lunations: Taurus

Cast for 8:17 AM EDT on 5 May 2008, in Washington DC, the Taurus lunation shows the Sun and Moon combined at the Power Gate of 15 Taurus, just one degree shy of exact conjunction with the Black Hole at 16 Taurus, squaring the Maser at 14 Leo and another Black Hole at 13 Aquarius, and exactly opposing a Pulsar at 15 Scorpio. This powerful Galactic Grand Cross in Fixed Signs reflects the seasonal cross-quarter days, ancient fire festivals of renowned potency, with the lunation highlighting the fertility celebration of Beltane.

A New Moon conjunct a Black Hole is a time of chaotic change, unstable and unpredictable, but imbued with virtually unlimited potential. In Taurus, this suggests new beginnings having to do with finances, the attainment of desires, and values. The lunation acts like a celestial kaleidoscope, as the old forms break down and recombine to create startling new patterns fraught with intriguing or unexpected possibilities. Change can be swift and dramatic, and is likely to be irreversible; this can be alarming or exciting, or both at once, but it is compelling and inescapable. The addition of a second Black Hole in square creates inherent conflict - whatever the ways in which we are changing this month, there will be aspects of ourselves which resist this, and others will become the manifestation of this resistance. There may be difficulty deciding between two apparently incompatible and irreconcilable alternatives, and the square to the Maser increases the likelihood that, whatever we decide, it will seem controversial to some. Feathers are easily ruffled, and tempers can flare with this contact; the urge to go off half-cocked, unprepared for the consequences of our actions, is strong.

In this regard the exact opposition to the Pulsar may be beneficial, for it provides easy access to an influx of new data and information which may help in making better choices. Others will be instrumental in bringing key facts to light, information which may illumine the situation under consideration, but ultimately it is each individualÕs responsibility to chose wisely and put these decisions into effect with resolute, determined action.

Mercury at 4 Gemini is exactly opposed the Black Hole at 4 Sagittarius, indicating a month of rethinking and re-examining our options, with a strong likelihood of reversal of previous decisions. Plans may go awry, and things previously considered finalized may need to be adapted or adjusted. It's all too easy to become overwhelmed in the mass of detail now, and to miss the forest for the trees; stepping back to gain a greater perspective is essential to successfully negotiating this month. Cars and transportation, especially as regards commuting, may be especially problematic or unreliable, absorbing more resources in time and money than expected or budgeted for. Relations with neighbors, siblings and lesser relations, and children or young people may become strained or experience major alteration, for good or for ill. All things mercurial are in flux and transition, and this includes phones and communication devices, education or technical training, and all linking, connective energies, such as plumbing, cables or electrical wiring.

Venus at 6 Taurus conjoins both a Quasar at 5 and a Maser at 8 Taurus, and opposes a Black Hole at 7 Scorpio. This frames a very volatile and uneasy time for Venus, affecting primarily finances and intimate relationships on the surface level, but really extending inwardly to our values and desires. What we want and how we get it are very much at issue this month, so take the time to review these areas now. Ordinarily Venus combined with Quasar energies promotes a stable, secure foundation and an ease of accomplishment or success with matters of money and love, but the actions of the Maser and the Black Hole work at cross-purposes to this. Maser energies in particular can be extremely volatile, impelling controversial action and reaction, and often leave havoc in their wake - don't take more risks than you have to this month in Venus matters, and consider well the implications of your actions and decisions. Black Holes can grant or deny as always, leaving us at the apparent mercy of cosmic whims. Windfall profits are possible with this contact, but so are devastating financial losses and reversals. In relationships, Venus allied with Black Hole energies tends to disruption of the status quo, but again, this can cut both ways - those in intimate partnerships may find that they have unexpectedly ended, while others who have been alone will suddenly find a new love interest. Often Black Hole Venus signals major turning points in relationships, such as marriage or divorce, engagement or separation, as Black Holes act as door wardens, liminal guardians patrolling the portals between one level of commitment and the next, facilitating or denying access between them.

Mars at 27 Cancer is conjunct the Black Hole at 28 Cancer, making for short tempers and agitated, irritable states. Anger and aggressive instincts are heightened; take a deep breath before responding to negative stimuli. Leadership abilities may also be enhanced, but take care to think through the ramifications of actions carefully before attempting them; the urge to rush in where angels fear to tread is strong now. Energy levels are unstable, with ebb and flow varying widely; there may be a tendency to act carelessly or abruptly, so accidents are more likely than usual. Sexual energies are at peak, but there is also an attraction for dangerous persons or practices, a desire to push the envelope. Obsessive or compulsive behaviors are made stronger by this combination.

Galactic energies are confined to these personal planets this month, with social and transpersonal celestials largely uninvolved in Deep Space patterns. This suggests that, whatever is in the wind during this lunation, it is theoretically within our capacity to affect the outcome, even if actual control is beyond us. These events are personal and significant to us, but may have little meaning for others or the world at large. Understanding that perspective may help to cut down some of the mountains we seemingly face this month to the mole-hill size they truly are.

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