Keeping an Eye in the Sky - Our Astrological Forecast this Week

As I written in previous newsletters, Venus retrograde begins May 15th and runs through June 27th. We will be rethinking our partnerships and relationships during this period. We are in an accelerated growth period now, which basically means some of us are growing by leaps and bounds spiritually, while others are not. If you are in a relationship that both people are growing, then great! This bond will continue to thrive. However, if there is a friendship, business partner or love connection in which one person is moving upward and the other is stagnant, it may fizzle out. If you feel I am speaking to you, then this specific relationship is the one(s) you will be rethinking and it could end before July. It's difficult to stay with someone who's level of consciousness is lower than yours.

We may also hear of more divorces and separations during Venus retrograde both in Hollywood and in our friendship circle. This Venus retrograde is a lot like the one in 2004 when many people ended relationships. This occurred when Venus transited over the sun. This aspect won't happen again for another 105 years so it's a big deal. We will all see a clearer picture of the associations we have with others. We will see people for who they really are, not what we think they should be or hope they are. For some of you, this has already been happening the past few weeks.

Combine this astro visit with the two eclipses we also have May 20 and June 4th and it's pretty obvious there will be some big changes for us in some way or another. This can be an intense period even for relationships that are usually easy going. For those of you who have had problems in relationships last summer, these astrological aspects show you what partnership needs to change or end. If you didn't make a decision last summer about someone, you may feel forced to do so now.
We are being pushed to change our patterns in relationships to create a better life. It's as if fate has now stepped in and exclaimed, "It's time to move on!"

Yes, this eclipse can make people a little crazy.

The new moon/Solar Eclipse on May 20 is at 'O degree Gemini. The Lunar Eclipse which follows on June 4th is in the sign of Sagittarius. On a positive note, both of these may bring some sort of success to the table. If you've been obsessive about something for a long time (and I'm talking years here), you could see your idea become accepted. Your goal can now manifest. Let's say you dreamed big for many years, these eclipses could manifest those dreams. Working on an invention you were obsessed with? Could be ready to hit the market and distributed. Obsessed with a long lost lover? Venus retrograde and these eclipses could bring him or her back into your life.

These eclipses will also bring a lot of things to light. You'll be able to see situations more clearly. Many of you reading this newsletter are also becoming more psychic and will use your intuitive gifts in a larger manner.

However there may be some power struggles in the work place. Things may need to change but the old guard doesn't want to.

This eclipse opens our minds and hearts to a new way of doing things; a new life! If you have lost hope or direction, this eclipse may very well bring you a sense of a new direction and show you that you do have a choice. It's time for you to take a new path; make a decision. Take action. All of the different astro aspects will create an energy inside of us, that makes us feel pushed to do something! In the month ahead, we must be willing to take action and push forward, even if we can't see the final outcome. We must trust everything will work out as it's supposed to. This really shows us how much we have evolved on a personal spiritual level.

For some of you in testy relationships, I want to tell you that they don't have to end. You may just have to change how you "play the game". Many of us repeat old patterns and often make our lovers pay for the sins of former lovers, parents, etc. Be aware of old patterns that no longer work.....or perhaps they never have!

Be willing to change how you deal with and handle the pressures presented the next six weeks. You may not be able to change someone's actions or opinions but you can choose how you will react to their actions. Understanding this concept will help you immensely in the forty days of Venus retrograde and get through some of the ecliptic energies.


by Maria Shaw Lawson
www.MariaShaw.com