Astro Iris The week of mid-May kicks off with a finale—namely, the Full Moon in Scorpio ♏️. Its influence is already felt over the weekend that just passed (as I mentioned, we’re starting with an ending 😊😉).
I’ve written about this event in detail here https://astroiris.com/en/latest/the-full-moon-illuminates-scorpio/
In short, we do our best to stay in control of our emotions, our power, and our decisions. Avoid criticism, sarcasm, and conflicts. More details are in the article mentioned above.
Beyond this event, which some might consider ordinary, there’s a raw tension brewing between Mercury, recently arrived in Taurus ♉️, and Pluto, recently turned retrograde in Aquarius ♒️. In other words, the universe sets the stage, providing us with what we need to “train” for our life’s purpose, and it expects us to adapt and use these tools productively, efficiently, and practically. It’s up to us to think and express ourselves in practical ways, to be smart, creative, and innovative, and to combine multiple ideas toward a common goal that benefits as many people as possible—within our own community and perhaps even beyond, including those we don’t know. To do this, we need to step out of our own ignorance, stubbornness, and obsessions.
If that feels like too much, it’s better to stay calm, think carefully before sharing our thoughts, and avoid any heated arguments or groups that might spark trouble. With the Full Moon and this astrological aspect in play, the stars advise: “Hold your horses!” 🐎🐴🤠.
This is especially true because, on the very next day, May 13, Mercury (the genius that can turn us into geniuses) is challenged by Lilith in Scorpio ♏️ 🦂—the same Lilith that the Moon passed by close to the Full Moon moment. Emotions and inner states might spill out in surprising ways, both for us and for those around us.
There’s a clear connection between these days and events. To tame the spark that could ignite a wildfire, I recommend prayer or any form of mental relaxation. This way, we can transform that spark into a cozy campfire instead.
By midweek, a flood of information will come our way, designed to create confusion. This is a perfect time to lean on our own minds and intuition to separate fact from fiction.
The weekend brings some significant astrological aspects that will deliver surprises and unexpected twists. Just when we think things are going one way, something unforeseen changes the plan, the weather, the place, or the direction.
We might also feel tempted to talk a lot, be sharp-tongued, cynical, arrogant, or overly proud. So, let’s remember we have two ears to listen more and one mouth to speak less—and only what’s necessary. Moderation (whether we’re aware of it or not) is the key to success this weekend.
On top of that, a favorable aspect offers us a chance to heal and embrace our independence or to understand how we can rise and grow into our own independence (in areas of life where we’ve given away our power to attachments, as well as in our ways of thinking, communicating, taking initiative, and acting).
This is a week where we benefit from the final days of the Sun 🌞 in Taurus ♉️ and, especially, Saturn 🪐 in Pisces ♓️. We draw strength from the Full Moon 🌕 in Scorpio ♏️ to let go of what’s unnecessary and harness the power of thoughts expressed through words.
Let’s focus on the speck in our own eye first.
