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By Virgnia Bell, Copyright 2010
“April is a promise that May is bound to keep.” Hal Borland
Taurus New Moon – May 13-14
A new moon is a new beginning, time to plant a seed, set off on a quest, or perhaps to dream a new dream. Taurus is the first earth sign; sensual and serene (at its best); slow and stubborn (at its weakest). Taurus celebrates the senses; warm pecan pie with homemade vanilla ice cream, the fragrance of lavender and rose, the feel of moist earth, or silk sheets, the sound of waves, wind chimes or a Chopin sonata. The Taurus New Moon
is the perfect time to renew our relationship with the earth and our own body. Mercury turns direct on May 11 so treat yourself to an aromatherapy massage, fresh flowers (lilacs and peonies are in season), or make your favorite comfort meal; visit the botanic gardens, spend time near water, or enjoy a hike in the mountains. “Listen, whatever it is you try to do with your life, nothing will ever dazzle you like the dreams of your body.”
–Mary Oliver
“I believe in God only I spell it Nature.” –Frank Lloyd Wright
The practical Taurus New Moon makes a stressful square to foggy Neptune (in Aquarius). Taurus is associated with the physical and material world; Neptune rules the invisible and the unseen. The place where Taurus and Neptune find common ground is in nature. Taurus is celebrates the earth; Neptune is the sovereign of the waters; both honor the natural world and all its creatures. This aspect reminds us that we must do the same.
Sedna, a dwarf planet discovered on November 14, 2003, is conjunct the New Moon. Sedna was named after the Inuit goddess of the icy seas and is the first planet to be associated with that mythology; all the other planets are named for Greek or Roman gods and goddesses. Sedna was betrayed and victimized by both her husband and her father. During a storm she was tossed from the kayak she shared with her father; she attempted to climb back in but her father, fearing for his own life, chopped off her frozen fingers and she sank below where she became the mother and master of sea creatures. It’s an eerie reminder that we can not continue to abuse the sacred feminine (Mother Earth) and not suffer the consequences. “Sedna’s conjunction with this New Moon emphasizes the need to reconnect with what has been submerged and frozen in our psyche and civilization” Stephanie Austin, The Mountain Astrologer (April/June 2010)
A Prayer for the Earth
I’m sorry. Please forgive me. I thank you and I love you.
I recently learned this beautiful prayer based on the Hawaiian ho’ponopono mantra. I’ve known about ho’ponopono for years and I’ve heard all about the miracles and healing attributed to it but never knew the English words. It’s very simple: I’m sorry. Please forgive me. I thank you and I love you. I’ve been saying it for friends, family, even strangers I pass in the street. After seeing the devastating photographs of the tragic oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico I decided to say it for Mother Earth. Then I thought, what if we all say it? Can it help? It certainly can’t hurt. So, here’s the idea: If you feel moved, say it every day at 12:00 noon (in whatever time zone you are in). It’s easy. It doesn’t cost anything. It does no harm. It’s not for profit or for power. Nor is it connected to any religion. It’s simply about healing. If 12:00 noon doesn’t work for you, then say it whenever you can; say it aloud, say it silently, but say it often. I’m sorry. Please forgive me. I thank you and I love you.
“Do you love this world? Do you cherish your humble and silky life? Do you adore the green grass, with its terror beneath?”
–Mary Oliver
Say it for Haiti that has been torn apart, for Iceland that is covered in ash, and for Tennessee that is flooded. Say it for rivers that are rising and the oceans that are being poisoned. Say it for the bees that are disappearing, the lakes that are being polluted, and the soil that is being depleted. Say it for the wolves, the wild life, the bears, the fish, and the forests. Say it for the leaders of the world so they may make conscious and compassionate choices that support the earth. Say it for the oil companies, power brokers, businesses and manufacturers that they may come to their senses. And say it for future generations who will inherit this earth, our home.
Ho’ponopono – the song
At the same time that I heard about the prayer my friend Phil gave me a CD with the words set to music; a nice bit of synchronicity. I recognized one of the voices; it was my old friend, Susan Osborn. If you know Susan’s voice (perhaps from her years of signing with the Paul Winter Consort or her more recent CD’s) then you know how deeply healing and inspiring it is. You can hear her sing by going to her website: www.susanosborn.com. Susan will be releasing a new album soon with the ho’ponopono song on it. In the meantime you can hear the song I have been listening to by simply googling “hoponopono song” or going to iTunes. It is a collaboration of Susan Osborn and two other amazing singers; Aman Ryusuke Seto and Hanayo; the combination of their voices, the music and the prayer is breathtakingly beautiful and extremely sacred. I listen to it constantly, especially in the morning when I meditate.
Watching a Documentary about Polar Bears Trying to Survive on the Melting Ice
That God had a plan, I do not doubt.
But what if His plan was, that we would do better?
–Mary Oliver
Let us join together and say the prayer for the earth and for each other.
Pass the word along; tell your friends; let’s build the momentum; let’s start a revolution – one of healing and hope!
Uranus enters Aries – May 27
“Expect the unexpected!”
Explosive Uranus, the planet of chaos and change will enter macho Aries at the peak of the Full Moon on May 27. This is a preview since it will retrograde back into Pisces on August 13, 2010. Then, on March 11, 2011 it will reenter Aries where it will be until 2018! The last time it was in Aries was from 1927-1934. Charles Lindbergh made the first transatlantic flight; there was the first television broadcast, the rise of Hitler, and Roosevelt’s New Deal. Uranus in watery Pisces is like lightening through fog; Uranus in Aries is like a rocket. Rebellious Uranus isn’t asking us to change anymore; now he’s demanding - loudly. The rehearsal is over; it’s time to take the show on the road! Nothing is going to happen over night since there is still more work to be done (when Uranus reenters Pieces) but this is an electric and high energy time.
Saturn (at 28 Virgo) turns direct on May 30. Neptune turns retrograde (at 29 Aquarius) on May 31. Plus Chiron is now in 0 Pisces and will retrograde back to 29 Aquarius. And Jupiter will enter Aries on June 5. With so many planets at the very end or the very beginning of a sign it feels as if something big is poised to shift; we’re at a crossroads. Stay grounded. Eat well. Get enough sleep. Avoid too much caffeine and sugar. This is a potent period; harness the energy and focus on what you want to create.
I’m sorry. Please forgive me. I thank you and I love you.
Dear Friends, Don’t forget the prayer.
Join me at noon each day to send energy and love to all the places and people on this planet who are in need.
Enjoy this beautiful and glorious month of May. You are loved; all is well, Virginia
“O still miraculous May.” –E.E. Cummings
May Astrology
by Virginia Bell
Virginia during her recent May trip to California. Here she is
at Point Reyes "Spirit Matters" store and gallery.
