NEW MOON REPORT
May 8, 2005
by Maritha Pottenger

Each of Maritha's insightful New Moon Reports covers general information about transits in the current new moon period. You can also obtain a personalized reading of each New Moon, based on your own birth data! More info...

A Taurus New Moon is an auspicious time for activities that will bring more beauty, pleasure, comfort, money, or stability into our lives. Gratification and material matters are in high focus.

New Moon, 17 Taurus 52, Sunday, May 8, 2005 at 1:47 AM PDT .

New Moons favor initiating action. In Taurus, this is a favorable time to start something that will make you money, bring beauty into form, add to the comfort in your life, or increase the pleasure and physical gratification that you have. Artistic and business matters can go well. Examine all facets of what you earn, own and enjoy, seeking possibilities to enlarge your scope and increase your satisfaction. This New Moon is apt to be most relevant for people born around May 7-12, November 9-13, August 9-14, or February 6-11.

Venus enters Gemini, Monday, May 9, 2005 at 9:15 PM PDT .

When the planet of love enters the sign of variety and curiosity, flirtation is one option. Like the character in Fiddler on the Roof, “If I’m not near the one I love, I love the one I’m near,” becomes a possibility. This combination is also excellent for pleasure tied to thinking, communicating, learning, and collecting information. Money might be made through using one’s mind.

Mercury enters Taurus, Thursday, May 12, 2005 at 2:15 AM PDT .

With the planet of commerce and communication in an earth sign, practical matters are favored. Talk—plain and simple—could prevail. Common sense is heeded more often. Business matters could go well. Discussions about money and resources are likely. Interest and curiosity center on the material world and ways to gain more gratification.

Neptune turns retrograde, Thursday, May 19, 2005 at 4:37 PM PDT .

A new cycle is possible—lasting until Neptune turns direct in late October 2005. This might apply to artistic or spiritual matters, to healing and helping pursuits, to imaginative activities, or anything that has a visionary aspect. Look also to the house in your horoscope that has Pisces on the cusp.

Sun enters Gemini, Friday, May 20, 2005 at 3:48 PM PDT .

Curiosity is on the upswing. The drive to communicate becomes stronger. Inquiring minds need to know! The quest for data becomes more intense. People may take more classes, gather additional information, or add to their trivia collections. Verbal facility is apt to increase. A lighthearted, youthful spirit prevails. The need for variety grows stronger.

Saturn quincunxes Pluto, Monday, May 23, 2005 at 3:48 PM PDT .

It is time to face reality concerning joint resources. Power struggles could ensue over sexual or financial matters. Conflicts with authorities are possible. The challenge is to be sensible and responsible in regard to money, power, and possessions that we share with others. Work within the “rules of the game” and all will be well.

Full Moon 2 Sagittarius 47, Monday, May 23, 2005 at 1:19 PM PDT .

Full Moons often play out in the relationship arena. This one could relate to trading roles between student and teacher or seeking out more intellectual stimulation. Travel is an option. You may clarify your belief system or long-range goals by bouncing ideas back and forth with other people. The balancing act between knowledge and wisdom is in focus. This Full Moon could be more relevant for people born around November 25-29, May 22-27, August 24-29, or February 21-25.

Venus enters Cancer, Friday, June 3, 2005 at 8:19 AM PDT .

The planet of love and affection enters the sign of home, family, and food. Overeating is one option. Beautifying the home is another. Creating more comfortable, affectionate exchanges with family members is a possibility. Pleasure and comfort are tied to what is safe and familiar. Money may be made with—or spent on—domestic concerns or family members.

Jupiter turns Direct, Sunday, June 5, 2005 at 00:22 AM PDT.

A new cycle of opportunity arises. Look for chances to enlarge your scope, have more adventures, or take risks for greater gain. A gamble or speculative venture could pay off. A new chapter may occur in the arena of the house in your horoscope that has Sagittarius on the cusp. Clarify goals and values. This is a good time to affirm your view of the future and make sure you are on track to achieve your aims.

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