Interpretations of current shared energies are based on a holographic analysis of the view of our Solar system from the perspective of the Earth, specifically from Pacific time zone with the Eastern time zone added for new and full Moons.

May hosts 16 dynamic aspects: 6 squares, 4 ingresses, 2 occultations, 1 opposition, 1 Rx station, 1 New Moon and 1 Full Moon. Energies during the month begin with emphasis on self-concern and self-control. Use your time wisely to seek needs over wants. In the second week, energies expand into a powerful motivating force that can better enable you to communicate those needs, and use your inner power to activate the principle of expansion in your transactions with others to meet those needs. Approaching mid-month, you may find that inner emotional needs tend to compete with more vocalized physical needs, and the latter will most probably gain more attention. Towards the last week of May, practicality and nurturance take precedence over purely emotional issues. Clear communication then becomes most important, and will be emphasized for the remainder May and early June.

5/6 The challenge is to be conscious, and act responsibly in all contracts and communications, because those who act rashly will endure the consequences. Avoid difficulties by being aware of and discharging your primary responsibilities. Indifference to the needs of those for whom you are responsible can bring pain to all. Mercury squares Saturn 10:54 PM, 22:16 Aries/Cancer.

5/5 (Mercury reactivates last month’s eclipse point, reminding us of decisions made around April 8, and giving us further insight into how to attain peace and inner harmony. Further action is possible in July.) Eclipse point: 19:06 Aries.

5/7 There is a effort to shed light on mystical or spiritual issues; or to reveal secrets about liquids or unethical influences. Extreme personal challenges may compromise one’s ability to maintain self-reliance. Tradition vs. radical change makes us resolute about the life-direction we wish to travel. Sun squares Neptune, 6:25 PM, 17:34 Taurus/Aquarius.

5/8 New beginnings are possible, and self-discovery can be initiated. Both inner and outer growth are possible when you become sensitive to the potential of your own strength. Support a health regimen with healthy foods and positive attitude. West coast: You can become a light to others, through clear and meaningful communications. Reorganizing home business or household processes can be achieved. East coast: Emphasis focuses on personal patterns, and actively following your inner values can be healing in relationships. New Moon 17:52 Taurus, west coast 1:46 AM; east coast 4:46 AM.

5/9 Maintain a loving, cooperative attitude, and in your discussions, make provisions for win-win solutions. Develop speaking or writing skills that will improve your personal awareness, and your interaction with peers. Venus enters Gemini, 9:14 PM.

5/12 A blending of head and heart energies are possible. Logical thinking can bring about a sense of coordination between the everyday patterns and inner spiritual meaning. It is possible to bring spiritual values into practical applications. Mercury enters Taurus, 2:09 AM.

5/15 New directions and goals for independent action can be undertaken. Interest into various specialty studies like subtle energies, or artistic endeavors may be initiated. Be cautious regarding innovative groups or organizations, as they may be volatile at this time. Mars conjoins Uranus, 4:52 AM, 10:23 Pisces.

5/18 Vocalized ideas can force true activist ideals into the open. While this energy can bring important issues into public view, action without prior consideration of consequences can bring about difficulties that are irreversible. Venus squares Uranus, 9:35 AM, 10:28 Gemini/Pisces.

5/19 An interruption of the expansion process dealing with nurturance. Stop and take a fresh look at others’ needs. You may develop a course of action towards filling them that can quickly bypass usual channels and present a completed picture of a practical design. Moon occults Jupiter 3:06 PM, 9:20 Libra/2:28 South.

5/19 The perspective of spirituality and how it applies to our lives changes. Illusion and magic may fill your world, or you may become attuned to dramatic or creative arts. Be aware of possible deceptions, and hone the perceptive quality of your mind, so that you can avoid such situations. Neptune turns retrograde, 4:36 PM, 17:36 Aquarius.

5/20 Gemini’s main test deals with committing to a singleness of purpose amidst a horde of activities. A certain restlessness graces the land, as we look forward to the warmth of the season, eager to embrace the Solar vitality. Share the joy of the world’s natural beauty with another. A good time to begin a shared creative activity. Sun enters Gemini 3:47 PM.

5/22 Use dream imagery to create or invent something of value. A great deal of tension may be building that makes it difficult to communicate your ideas and objectives. Be patient and do not to tell all your secrets. Your valuable contribution could be incorporated in the work of others. Mercury squares Neptune Rx, 1:16 AM, 17:36 Taurus/Aquarius.

5/22 This portion of the dance of the creative planets deals with desires and values, and developing the ability to attain them. Plans and values change, and this can be a potent time to visualize the possible outcomes of what you think you want right now. This is not final – times and ideas develop and desires can change unexpectedly. Enjoy all the games of what-if; just don’t be disappointed if the game changes into struggle. Life moves along. Venus squares Mars 6:20 PM, 15:49 Gemini/Pisces.

5/23 This is an expansive time of potential fulfillment with little restraint. It’s important to express the beauty of the world as you see it. Look for the inherent beauty in the commonplace, or the good that may come from adversity. West coast: communication or travel can enhance your experience of this time. East coast: You can use your natural abilities to promote harmony and balance in shared experiences. Expanded fulfillment in personal assets is possible. Full Moon 2:47 Sagittarius/Gemini; West coast 1:18 PM, East coast 4:18 PM. (Moon out of bounds 24:00 S)

5/28 Mental integration flows through being open to new ideas and the ability to adjust your thoughts to current issues and problems. A good time to advertise your own talents and virtues. A love of fun and mischief is possible. Mercury enters Gemini 3:42 AM.

5/29 A new perspective of life may be gained through being objective. Look closely at people’s behavior. Often the facts of their actions reveal their true beliefs, which may not match their words. Venus opposes Pluto Rx 2:31 AM, 23:35 Gemini/Sagittarius.

5/31 Take advantage of this disruption of activity to study some of the magic of women’s mysteries. Look below the surface of current events to gain soulful meaning. Expect unexpected results to usual routine events. Moon occults Mars 2:38 AM, 21:46 Pisces, 5:25 south.

5/31 Applying sensitivity and insight to others’ frustrations can provide tangible solutions. Your unique manner of presentation can bring you recognition. Expect people to act impulsively. Be extra patient with those who seem upset. You can avoid being involved in a mishap by resolving to keep calm. Sun squares Uranus 6:57 PM, 10:41 Gemini/Pisces.

May houses the last portion of the sign Taurus and the first part of Gemini, which this year begins on May 20.

The Month of May was named for Maia Majestas, the grandmother goddess of spring, mother of the Roman god, Mercury (Gr. Hermes), and chief goddess of the Seven Sisters (Pleiades). Other goddesses are honored in May: Maya, mother source of the Buddha; the Greek goddess Rhea, mother of Zeus and other Olympians; and Cybele, oracular priestess and Anatolian Mountain Mother. May is traditionally the month of fertility and procreation in all nature religions. May first marks the hand fasting, between the Mother Goddess and God, the mystical union between the Divine Feminine and the Divine Masculine, which results in the offspring, Consciousness, and supports the fruitfulness of the growing season.

The gemstone of May is the green emerald, said to improve psychic powers, sharpen intellect, intuition and memory. It is also reported to improve learning ability and communication, and to heal the nervous system. The emerald is associated with the planet Mercury and the sense of smell. May’s color is green, for abundance, growth, fertility and prosperity. The plant sacred to May is the Hawthorne, also known as the May Tree or Whitethorn, which blooms in May.

From sunset to sunset on April 30/May 1 we celebrate the festival of Beltane, bel=good or bright, taine=fire. The fiery nature of the Sun will reach the midpoint between the spring equinox and the summer solstice on May 5th. This opens a connection between the personal and the communal -- the seasonal and celestial levels that can offer purification and healing for those willing to let go of destructive habits and behaviors and to open up to new ideals and attitudes. Beltane is one of the eight sacred nature festivals, based on the apparent movement of the Sun as it defines the seasons of the year. Many religious holy days begin with sundown on the previous calendar day. This is based on a passage in the Old Testament, Genesis, which reads, "The evening and the morning were the first day."

May 1, 1881 was the birthday of Pierre Teilhard de Chardin. A Taurean holographic thinker who presented the Unity of Natural and Human Consciousness concept.

May 2 is Mawlid al-Nabi, celebrating the birthday of Muhammad, another Taurean and founder of Islam, born in 570 AD. Celebrated by many Muslims as a great event of inner joy and happiness, they recount the life of the Prophet, including his forgiveness for even his bitterest enemies, and his triumphs through Allah’s mercy over the hearts of men.

On the morning of May 5 the annual Eta Aquarids meteor shower will grace the sky. The peak will be sometime between midnight and the crescent Moonrise (just before dawn). Expect 40 to 50 meteors each hour, made up from dust particles from Halley’s comet. Meteors are said to be gifts of Light from Angels. The radiant (source) is in the neck of the Water Bearer, the constellation of Aquarius.

May 5 recalls the victory of the brave but outnumbered Mexican Army over the French at the Battle of Puebla in 1862, which came to be known simply as "Cinco de Mayo". It came to represent a symbol of national unity, dedication, and patriotism, and as such is a holiday that celebrates the spirit of freedom.

This year, the Christian feast of the Ascension of Christ is May 5, the fortieth day after Easter. The Ascension is the ultimate of transformative energies, the overcoming of death, which was the purpose of the life of the Christ.

May 8 the second Sunday in May is Mother’s Day, originally a festival that honored the ancient Grecian goddess Rhea, mother of the gods, as well as Cybele, Roman mother goddess. In 17^th century England, the fourth Sunday in Lent was known as Mothering Sunday. In the US, a day to honor mothers was first issued by the governor of West Virginia in 1910, a result of a letter-writing campaign started by Anna M. Jarvis in honor of her mother. A congressional joint resolution was passed on May 8, 1914 making it a national holiday. An International Mother’s Day Association was incorporated on December 12, 1912. A red carnation means that mother is still living; a white carnation stands for a mother who has passed on.

May 15 is the Christian feast of the Pentecost also referred to as Whit Sunday. It is the Christian celebration of integration and consecration, when the Holy Spirit filled Christ’s disciples with Its gifts revealing in the forms of tongues of fire and rushing winds. This takes place seven weeks after Easter, completing the holy season. It has become a traditional day of baptism and confirmation.

May 15 is sacred to the goddess Maia and to Vesta, goddess of the hearth. (The Ides of the months, March, May, July and October fall on the 15^th – Ides of all other months fall on the 13^th). On this day, Vestal Virgins, Vesta’s temple priestesses performed a ritual that addressed the regulation of the coming summer’s water supply, the basis of support for all life. In ancient days, the temple handmaidens and oracle-priestesses managed resources, such as calculating festival calendars, as well as acting as intermediary between divinities and the populace.

This year on May 20^th, the Sun enters Gemini, sign of the twins. This sign has held great spiritual significance from ancient times: The constellation Gemini, in the Pleiades holds the symbolism of the twins, Castor and Pollux. Castor was mortal (son of Leda and Tyndareus) and Pollux immortal (son of Leda and Zeus). Myth tells us that a set of twins included one mortal and one immortal, symbolizing our dual nature. Over the millennia, the star Castor has diminished in brightness, whereas Pollux has gained considerably in brilliance, reminiscent of the words of John the Baptist, comparing himself to the Christ, "He must increase, but I must decrease. He that cometh from above is above all: he that is of the Earth is earthly, and speaketh of the Earth…" (St. John, III, 30-31) This grand Geminian dichotomy speaks to the natural increasing potency of our spiritual life and the decrease in power of the physical life.

May 22, 2005 is Trinity Sunday, the first Sunday after Penticost. This celebrates the Triune Power of the Christian Godhead, instituted in the 14^th century by Pope John XXII.

The May 23 Full Moon is the Wesak Moon, also called the Buddhic Moon. This marks the celebration of Buddha’s enlightenment under the Bodhi tree, and the yearly return of the Buddha to bless our world. All people are invited to join the gathering of souls to affirm the Divine plan for our planet and all humanity. Many groups conduct ritual celebrations at the time of the full Moon to awaken higher consciousness toward blending all Earth beings into a united whole. They ask for wisdom, love, knowledge and the spiritual vitalization of humanity during the coming year. Wesak is the ancient festival of Unity Consciousness that transcends all religion and belief systems, joining people of diverse beliefs by basic ideas that all share. In Native American tradition, May’s full Moon is known as the Corn Planting Moon.

Samuel F. B. Morse inaugurated the first telegraph message between Washington, DC, and Baltimore, MD on May 24, 1844; and Alexander Graham Bell sent his first successful telephone transmission on June 2, 1875 in Boston, MA. Success in both communication devices was achieved with the Sun in Gemini.

May 31 is Memorial Day in the United States. Memorial Day was first celebrated on May 30, 1868 to remember and honor men who died in the Civil War by decorating their graves. It was known then as "Decoration Day." Since then, the holiday is kept to memorialize all servicemen who fought and died in defense of our country. May seems to be a month of remembrance, but it does not have to be full of sadness, but of honor and esteem; it is an excellent time to recognize and appreciate the attributes of honor and bravery in our living associates as well.

May 12, two weeks before the beginning of Solar Gemini is World Communication Day. This was first instituted on 7 May 1967, after the Second Vatican Ecumenical Council. The Church clearly "…wished to make her own contribution to the orderly development of the world of social communications: a contribution of inspiration, encouragement, exhortation, guidance and cooperation.", Which became a repeated observance. This year’s theme is especially timely: