Greetings everyone and welcome to my website!        Astrology News for May 2013        Taurus is about stuff, let's face it. Stuff and more stuff. But you can't really blame them. The sign is ruled by Venus, the planet of wealth, possessions and enjoyment of the physical world. And of course it is also the planet of love. And Taurians are big lovers, especially in a sensual way. They love holding hands, snuggling and hugs. If you ever need a big supportive bear hug, go find a Taurus.        This sensual nature also applies to everything the five senses can enjoy. Good food, good wine, music, comfy chairs and beautiful paintings and art works. Go to dinner with a Taurus and you're guaranteed to have a good time.        But they can also be stubborn. So set in their comfortable ways, they can resist change even when it is clearly in their own interest. And that brings us to Saturn, which is now in Scorpio and at some point now or during the next year, Saturn will be in opposition to their Suns in Taurus. This is setting up a challenge to Taurus to be open to change and to make adjustments in their goals and entrenched views of reality. Career changes are common with a Saturn opposed Sun.        In other news, things are heating up in Washington with at least three political scandals creating a perfect storm for this administration. And it's not over by a long shot. On May 20th, we will have the first of three squares of Uranus to Pluto, which will keep things full of upheaval and surprises for weeks to come. Uranus the truth bringer and rebel is shaking up the old corrupt power structures of Pluto in Capricorn. Tension is in the air.        The last major contact between these two Titans was in the mid 1960's when they were in conjunction. And we know what happened then, right? Stay tuned and get some popcorn. The times they may be a changin' again.        best wishes, Michael Thurman, MA            I'm always happy to hear from you with comments or questions. Email me at - mthurman@thecosmicwheel.net

Quick Dates!!  New Moon - May 9th at 19 Taurus (Annular Eclipse) Full Moon - May 25th at 4 Sagittarius (Annular Eclipse) Mercury enters Taurus May 1st Mercury enters Gemini May 15th Venus enters Gemini May 9th Mars enters Gemini May 31st Special events Uranus squares Pluto - May 20th NEW !! Order your own personal transit report for each month. The transits of the Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus and Mars and how they impact your birth chart every day.  Your report is Emailed to you in Word .DOC format and can easily be printed out, or saved to your computer. Great for monthly planning! Click here for more info - My Daily Transits Also, I can now accept payments through Pay Pal for the convenience of my internet clients. You must have your own Pay Pal account to send me payment. This Month's Sun Sign The Way of Taurus Click here to see the 2013 forecast for Taurus Ruling planet - Venus Element - Earth, Fixed mode Tarot card - The Empress Jungian type - Sensing Main issues - Money and creating financial security as a key to independence, Self-Worth issues, productivity, body image and dietary issues, unlocking personal creativity, career path, personal boundaries in relationships, possessions, letting go. Mythological Archetypes - Venus, Aphrodite, King Midas and the touch of gold, Theseus and the Minotaur, the Inner Labyrinth, search for hidden treasures, bull or cow related fairy tales and myths, The Great Mother/Goddess fertility rituals, The Sacrifice and Renewal. Yoga - hatha yoga, karma yoga (service though career), word fasting, chanting or singing (throat chakra is Venus-ruled) working with food and dietary yogas. Positive traits - Responsible, creative, loyal, dependable, sensuous, strong, self-reliant, caring, affectionate, hard-working, resourceful. Negative traits - possessive, stubborn, dependent, low self-esteem, fear of change, non-communicative, depression, pessimism. Careers - architect, gardener, cook, business, financial services, real estate, builder, work in the arts - singer, painter, potter or music, farming, massage therapist. Health issues - sugar metabolism and the pancreas, the throat and thyroid gland, weight management, hair and skin health. Colors - browns, light blues and pinks. Also green. Famous Taurus Sun signs - Fred Astaire, Brahms, Sigmund Freud, Salvador Dali, Willie Nelson, Jack Nicholson, Candice Bergen, Pete Townsend, Cher, Orson Welles, Judy Collins, Glenda Jackson. Taurus Movies - movies dealing with nature themes, finding creative talents or money and fortune. The Treasure of the Sierra Madre is one example, as the search for wealth and power both corrupts and brings spiritual adventure. The Music Man might also be considered Taurian, as he learns to trust in his real self. East of Eden with James Dean. Also musicals (Taurus rules the throat). Questions or comments? Email me at - mthurman@thecosmicwheel.net Thanks and see you next month!

Recommended Links The Mountain Astrologer  one of the best astrology journals around. Lots of great articles, resources for learning astrology, software and more. Lois Rodden's  Astrodatabank discover the horoscopes of celebrities and current newsmakers. Apollon - the Journal of Psychological Astrology  an excellent journal with a Jungian psychological focus. Lots of in-depth articles and information. Lunar Astrology Ezine   a great site with a focus on lunar cycles, the Moon's Nodes and more. A Place in Space  many articles on holistic astrology, Chiron and using astrology for personal growth. The Astrotheme collection of famous charts hundreds of famous persons and celebrity charts to explore listed alphabetically. Other Links for the Journey The Omega Institute the premier holistic learning center, located in Rhinebeck, NY. Sign up for their free catalogue. The Ram Dass Official Website site of the legendary 1960's teacher and  author. Information on tapes, workshops and more. Parabola Journal one of the best journals around with articles on mythology, folk tales and archetypal symbolism. Joseph Campbell Foundation site dedicated to Joseph Campbell's lectures and writings on mythology. Also book ordering information. The Official Grateful Dead Website every spiritual path needs some music now and then. Lots of info on the band's current tours, music downloads and more!

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