May 1 through May 7, 2023
With Pluto turning retrograde on Monday and a Scorpio Moon/lunar eclipse waxing full on Friday, this could prove a challenging week. Patience, flexibility, and counting to ten (or more!) will be essential to getting through the week unscathed. Let’s keep in mind that Scorpio is a sign that can cast fear or doubt which may or may not be real, so we’ll have to pay close attention to what we learn and then bide our time for a few days before we act on anything. We may not notice the Pluto shift on Monday since it’s an outer planet, but the Virgo Moon could bring out our intense side. The more we resist the change the harder things become, so try to move through the day with an open mind and heart. The Libra Moon on Tuesday and Wednesday will create a more gentle flow of movement mid-week, allowing us to stand back and observe rather than act. Viewing things from a more balanced perspective will keep us grounded and on track. The Scorpio full Moon/lunar eclipse on Friday could create conflict, so the main thing will be to choose our battles wisely or when in doubt, stay out of the traffic jam it may create. On an up note, this can also create a time of release, when we can let go of misguided notions or efforts we’ve been making that keep us going around in circles. The week ends on a sweeter note when Venus moves into the heartwarming sign of Cancer and turns our attention to home and family for the next four weeks.