Cosmic Calendar

Welcome to May 2008 FRI MAY 9 Stop, look and listen! When the ancient King of the Gods planet – Jupiter – announces a reversal in the zodiac, you need to take heed. Jupiter stops at 23 degrees of Capricorn (5:12AM PDT) and retreats until September 7. All Jupiter themes – higher education, publishing ventures, long-distance journeys, philosophy and religion, judicial principles and the laws of the land, the power of positive thinking, faith and trust, the Big Picture, accumulation of wealth and good fortune, gambling and speculation, over-optimism and high-risk propositions – are prominent now and over the weekend. Just because giant Jupiter is about to do several months of backflips doesn’t mean it won’t support your ideals, hopes and most fervent efforts in the material world. However, it is wise to look more deeply at your motives, beliefs and philosophy of life in the weeks ahead. Making the morning hours dicey and potentially confusing regarding investments is a Vesta-Neptune 45-degree link (4:33AM PDT). Shaking up the psychic atmosphere is also a shift by the red planet from watery Cancer to fiery Leo (1:21PM PDT). Mars remains active in this zodiacal sign of fervent love, child-like innocence and dramatic emotional expression until July 1. If you need more personal power and magnetism in order to accomplish great deeds or works of art during the next seven weeks, then the Mars-in-Leo placement is ready, willing and able to back up your efforts. Innovative cooking techniques, experimental gardening methods and high-tech explorations get the nod this afternoon as the Moon in Cancer forms a flowing trine to Uranus in Pisces (4:05PM PDT). Recede from the maddening crowd this evening as the Moon begins a void cycle at 5:07PM PDT – a twilight zone experience that lasts until 6:11AM PDT tomorrow when the lunar orb enters Leo. Film and literary classics can ignite your imagination tonight. SAT MAY 10 There can be tremendous energy available for antique hunters and memorabilia seekers this morning once the Moon enters Leo at 6:11AM PDT. This follows a long void lunar cycle of over 13 hours that began late yesterday afternoon. Greeting the Moon at the beginning of fiery Leo is the red planet Mars (6:52AM PDT) – fresh from its own arrival in this creative, loving and dynamic fifth sign of the zodiac on Friday. The combination of the Moon and Mars together in a forceful and energetic location of the sky can offer you increased vitality and perseverance as you check out estate sales, art fairs and flea markets for overlooked treasures. In addition, competitive athletics surges back into the spotlight for the morning and afternoon hours. Have fun at an impromptu softball game with family members and friends or enjoy a trek into the countryside with compass, maps and binoculars. Anytime the Moon and Mars lock horns, there can be a rise in accidents and dangerous circumstances – usually due to impulsive actions and foolish behavior on the spur of the moment. Therefore, add a note of caution and care as you go about today’s activities and errands. Pushing the envelope in romance is not advised this evening as Mars makes an awkward, 150-degree connection with Pluto (11:53PM PDT). This volatile sky pattern – along with Jupiter now in retrograde motion – is a warning to steer clear of debates, arguments and criticism. Projecting anger on to well-meaning dear ones and relatives is a no-no. On the other hand, being sensitive and empathic to family members under pressure will win you raving reviews as a person of goodwill and understanding when the chips are down. SUN MAY 11 Pushing the envelope too fast and too far can prove costly. After all, Mars has just made an off-kilter, 150-degree link to Pluto last night and those awkward vibrations are still wreaking havoc on Spaceship Earth. Stormy emotions are more the rule than the exception right now. Adding to the potential misery index are a Sun-Chiron square in fixed, power signs (1:58AM PDT) along with an abrasive Mars-Jupiter contra-parallel formation (6:19AM PDT). While the Sun-Chiron association can coincide with spiritual studies and learning more about holistic healing techniques, the Mars-Jupiter encounter is a warning to slow down on the roads and be extra sensitive to dear ones under pressure. Utilize today’s upbeat Leo Moon to galvanize recently dormant artistic projects. Take children within your family circle under your wing and be truly magnanimous to friends who always seem to enrich your life one way or another. Gear up for some rising tensions this evening during the First Quarter Sun-Moon Phase (8:48PM PDT and energizing 22 degrees of Taurus and Leo). Cut through obstacles in your path and manage your business interests with greater finesse. Opportunities for mental and spiritual growth are in the hopper later on when the Sun in Taurus makes a supportive, 60-degree link to Uranus in Pisces (9:33PM PDT). Take a great leap forward with your scientific, mathematical, metaphysical and astrological research. Surf the world wide web and catch up with e-mail correspondence. Revolutionary ideas can turn your life around for the good.

Cosmic Calendar by Mark Lerner Mark Lerner -- a professional astrologer since 1972 -- publishes Earth Aquarius News -- an astrological journal online. He has been writing the daily Cosmic Calendar since 1981. He was the publisher and editor of Welcome to Planet Earth astrology journal (1981-2000) that pioneered a new direction in the field of Mundane Astrology. He is the co-author of the best-selling Inner Child Cards -- a tarot deck-book set on child consciousness, fairy tales and mythology that have sold over 100,000 copies and been translated into many languages. He is also the co-author of Baseball Tarot. A former member of the Findhorn Community in Northern Scotland and the Arcane School (a global meditation group that is part of the Alice A. Bailey educational system and Lucis Publishing Company). He can be reached at markgobear@aol.com The website address is: Earth Aquarius News.