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As the Taurus moon comes into alignment with Mercury, which is also in Taurus, our automatic responses and routines could take on much more significance. Mindfulness changes everything about a ritual. Many aspects of life can improve through the simple act of noticing. Bonus: Ask, "Why?" Extra bonus: Ask, "How does it make me feel?"

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The Aries moon reminds us that at any age, parts of us are young and in need of teaching. Your best teachers are irritants. This may seem so untrue to you that you are, even as you read this, dismissing the idea entirely, longing for a better teacher. But the things that make for an aggravating experience are loaded with the potential to grow ...Read more

The act of practicing sometimes feels like doing things worse than before -- and indeed even finding new ways to do them worse. That's just the nature of practice. Rest assured that the more you practice the better you get. It's definitely a time for improving, with the lighthearted Gemini sun and the fresh hope of the Aries moon cheering us ...Read more

Welcome, Gemini sun! The cosmic soundtrack for this solar journey through the first air sign of the zodiac is like a piccolo band, piercing the day with a high and twinkling melody of celebration and levity. The weeks ahead will bring new trends and fresh ways of talking, dressing and running daily life. This solar transit will infuse the sky ...Read more

Venus and Jupiter face off, pulling tension across the heavens. For all of his largess, Jupiter can hardly overpower the love goddess, who is fiercely feminine in her Aries armor. Anyway, neither will win. The lesson: There are many different kinds of power and just as many ways to wield it. Force is often the least effective use of power.

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The idea of change can be much more frightening than actual change. Don't overestimate how momentous the consequences of change will be. Inflated worst-case scenarios can make your journey much more difficult than necessary. Anyway, under this lucky Saturn and Uranus situation, the best-case scenario is far likelier to happen.

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Humans are notorious for trying very hard to prove the ideas in which they are ideologically invested. We tend to make up our minds first, and then look for the evidence to support our decision. It's an unscientific approach to life (that doesn't mean it's without merit) and nonetheless the one that will prevail under these last days ...Read more

Mercury makes a move from the headstrong, youthful impudence of Aries to the tenacious Taurean realm of the sky. Taurus is the financial sector and many dollars will trade hands in the weeks to come. Today the messenger wastes no time digging in those winged heels and ringing the bell, Wall Street style, commencing a flurry of transactions.

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As solace to suffering, the spiritual teachers suggest that the wound is the place where the light enters you. On Mercury's final day in Aries, it's even harder to watch the growing pains of those we love than it is to sustain a wound ourselves. Yet few would deny a loved one the spiritual illumination of wisdom's process.

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Question: Where would we be without the mothers? Answer: We wouldn't. The earth-sign influences don't exactly add up to a warm, fuzzy Mother's Day feeling. The practical Taurus sun and the "all business" Capricorn moon will suck the sentimentality from the holiday and replace it with an honest desire to connect with our roots.

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Among the things we humans have in common is the fact that every one of us comes from a mother. The moon is in Sagittarius, the sign of good fortune and worldly influences -- an ideal moon for buying gifts and writing cards! Later the lunar tide shifts to Capricorn, the sign of fathers, offering an empowering balance to the feminine overtones ...Read more

Our minds are like food processors. We've a small area for the intake of new information and can only really process one item at a time, but we've a large capacity for assimilating that information with what we already know. The harmonious trine between Mars and Jupiter suggests a rather delicious and nutritious life blend.

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Great craftsmanship comes from practice, experience, careful attention and acquired skills. Great art comes from pain, truth, calamity, mistakes, more pain... and a rather twisted and personal way of using it. The square between Mars (the planet of action) and Neptune (the planet of inspiration) suggests you should try and turn that pain into ...Read more

The Scorpio full moon is a magic cocoon that spins around us, shielding us from intrusion while we change form. It's the telephone booth where Clark Kent becomes Superman, the makeover chair, the tonic that Dr. Jekyll drinks, the flame that engulfs the old phoenix before it starts its young life. How do you wish to transform?

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Once you've answered the question "What do you want to be when you grow up?" The follow-up question will demand a response: "How many times will you grow up?" Aim for dozens, hundreds, even. Life is more exciting when you constantly evolve. Think on how you'd like to develop and make the most of tomorrow's transformational full moon.

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In any given environment, we encounter stimuli by the millions, though our amazing brains narrow them down to the most relevant in the moment. This constant filtering takes energy. Rest when you need rest. The balanced Libra moon reminds us that sometimes it's not about how much you can produce but about how much you can deal with.

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When an endeavor is foreign to you, it's easy to underestimate the amount of work involved in making it happen. The more masterful the results the easier it looks. A judicious and fair Libra moon overhead reminds us that everything takes time, energy, intention and focus. Give accolades, and be careful not to overlook the efforts of others.

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Relationships will get tested with the lunar passage from the critical eye of Virgo to the partnering sign, Libra. The one who can extract fun from the not-so-fun times will win. This is a very good time for making rather ordinary plans with loved ones, especially dates. Those who can enjoy ordinary things will someday find extraordinary ...Read more

Parties are often fun, just not for the host. Everyone who has thrown a successful party knows the main job is to set the stage for others to relax and play. If you accidentally have fun as a side effect (and that's a strong possibility as the Virgo moon angles imaginative Neptune this Cinco de Mayo), consider yourself lucky!

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When you think you know a place, it's hard to see what's really there. The better you know it, the less you'll see. Exploring requires an open mind. With Mercury getting his groove back and the moon crossing into detail-oriented Virgo, it's an excellent time to revisit your scene with an open mind. Pretend you're new. What's here to discover? ...Read more