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The Day of the Outspoken Spokesperson: Birthdays and Planet News

If Your Birthday is May 8
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Pay attention to your vision for your path ahead, which may be coming through with unusual clarity. You are becoming sensitive to deep emotions, which are giving voice to a pure impetus coming from within the roots of your soul. This is your will, and the basis of your personal journey. Use it to plant seeds for carrying out the next phase of your work; and keep a line open so that you feel its pull.
— by Amy Elliott

Written in the Planets

What defines a ‘genius’ idea? Is it simply the fact that it’s revolutionary? Or does it need to serve the highest good of humanity (and not be allowed to run amok and cause destruction) to count? Even if you don’t come up with an insight today that begs such profound questions, it’s still not a bad idea to consider the implications of any ‘light-bulb moments’ you have. Mercury makes its exact conjunction to Uranus in Taurus today. And while Uranus is said to be the ‘higher octave’ of Mercury vibrationally, it’s not always easy under current worldly conditions to keep one’s spirit at that level.

So you’ll want to keep tabs on how this astrology is manifesting for you. The fact that it’s happening in Taurus could help to moderate and ground the potentially scattered or hyper nature of this conjunction. It’s also possible that it could overwhelm the usual Taurean deliberateness, particularly for anyone who’s already feeling a little high-strung or on edge. That said, you may find that your intuition and any artistic or original thinking and work could get a real boost.

Just remember that mental speed is not the same as actual intelligence; if your mind is racing or jumping to interconnected ideas, it could be difficult to get traction. Don’t worry — the sensation should not last long, since Mercury is moving quickly. But do test your insights before jumping full-speed ahead with them just because they’re new. If you’re feeling nervous, specifically body-based relaxation techniques (think massage, breath work, yoga — even gardening, cooking or touching pleasant textures) could be especially helpful. The Moon moving through Cancer today should assist in understanding how you’re feeling about all your new thoughts, which might be a little more emotional than you’d expect. It’s just part of being a multi-faceted human.
— by Amanda Painter

Have you tried the Astrology Readings Channel?

Planet Waves offers readings for all the signs and rising signs. These readings are must-haves among a core group of people who love them, though perhaps you have not heard what Eric is doing. We’ve taken many readings from 2018 and put them on a 24-hour audio stream, which anyone can tune into. Whatever your sign, you will find it interesting no matter when you tune in. If you’re up late and want something soothing and informative to listen to, or if you’re curious about astrology, tune in here. No login is required.

Planet Waves Daily Oracle for Wednesday, May 8, 2019

Today’s Oracle takes us to the Aquarius weekly for August 9, 2004.

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You need to state your case and state it well. Don’t worry, the person to whom you are speaking will be able to take it, and most of the insecurity you think they may have is really your projection, that is, your own mental phenomenon ascribed to them. This is National Call In Your Projections Month for Aquarians. Own your stuff. Claim the contents of your own mind. Make sure, at least in your own thinking, that everyone else does the same thing.


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As we go deeper into this most unusual and challenging phase of history, intelligence is the thing we need the most. That is the theme of the 2019-2020 annual edition of Planet Wavesaudio and written signs available for instant access. See more information here. If you’re looking for individual signs, order here.

Planet Waves Daily Oracle for Tuesday, May 7, 2019

Today’s Oracle takes us to the Scorpio weekly for December 2, 2011.

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You may be inclined to push a financial deal, but you had better check the details carefully before you sign anything. There is promise and potential here, and possibly the chance to realize a very specific dream or desire. Yet the combination of a stellar Mars aspect (driving you forward) simultaneously with Mercury retrograde (potential misunderstanding or misinformation) is the cause for concern. You could do a handshake deal now, and finalize the real agreement in the last two weeks of the year, after Mercury stations direct and become privy to certain levels of information that you may not be aware even exist. The details count for a lot, and I suggest you invest your time finding out what is going on below the surface. Chances are you will be able to use the information well, and resolve your lingering questions — but those questions have to come to the surface before you can do that.


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As we go deeper into this most unusual and challenging phase of history, intelligence is the thing we need the most. That is the theme of the 2019-2020 annual edition of Planet Wavesaudio and written signs available for instant access. See more information here. If you’re looking for individual signs, order here.

The Day of Devotion: Birthdays and Planet News

If Your Birthday is May 7
The Day of Devotion | Order Your 2019-20 Taurus Reading | All Other Signs

Persevere in the pursuit of your ambition; you can cover a lot of ground if you muster your steadiness and determination. There will be effort involved, but this is not a sprint; rather, you are traveling at a pace that gives you plenty of time to pause and enjoy the scenery. The important thing is that you don’t lose sight of what you’re aiming for. Keep it in mind, and take up opportunities to advance.
— by Amy Elliott

Written in the Planets

Today could feel a little introspective regarding relationships, thanks to Venus in Aries making a square to retrograde Saturn in Capricorn. What’s the reality of the situation? How do your expectations and standards reflect your values, ideals, desires and sense of self — or are they based on the relationship and social models of a past generation? Notice whether you feel somehow at odds with yourself in that equation. Even great partnerships do not necessarily burn hot all the time, and those moments can be good opportunities to exercise a little independence to balance things out.

Note also that Mars is in a square to the minor planet Borasisi, which could be raising tension between what you think you want and some emotional level of belief that you have about it. Can you have the debate with yourself without dragging other people into it? In other words, this is about doing what you need to do for yourself in a way that owns all of your desires, motivations and frustrations — no matter how contradictory or multifaceted they seem.

Finally, I’ve noticed in the last couple days a fair number of people having unusual glitches with their digital tech items — yet Mercury is nowhere near any kind of retrograde. It is, however, newly in Taurus and about to conjoin Uranus: the ‘cosmic light socket’ in the sign of ‘possessions’. If you can find a low-cost workaround for any electronics that are acting up, it might be an interesting experiment to see if things clear up on their own later in the week. Another possibility is that you’re being alerted to a previously hidden foundational issue that needs to be addressed.
— by Amanda Painter

The Day of Materialized Fantasy: Birthdays and Planet News

If Your Birthday is May 6
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Hold true to your deepest values, which means understanding them and yourself as fully as possible, along with using them as guides. Keeping your focus here will almost certainly enable you to see your forward path in far greater clarity. You can dispense with diversions and distractions that you might now recognize as such. This should help you get out of your own way, and make it much easier for you to reach your most important goals.
— by Amy Elliott

Written in the Planets

Mercury enters Taurus today — a placement that favors learning from experiences and travel. Do you have any plans of that sort during the next couple weeks? The planet of mind, communication and transit is moving swiftly right now, and will slide into Gemini (along with the Sun) on May 21. In the meantime, you might also notice the ways vision and touch influence your perception and thinking; this looks like a good time to get artsy.

A slow and deliberate mode of thought and communication also marks Mercury in Taurus. With Uranus still just inside the doorway of this sign, however, it’s possible that mouths could move faster than brains can fully consider, in certain situations. That said, if an innovative idea strikes you, can you move with it while it’s still fresh and exciting, rather than mulling it until the moment’s gone by? Mars conjunct the asteroid Chaos in Gemini could enhance motivation and mobility with particularly fertile-yet-unformed conditions in work and creative settings right now.
— by Amanda Painter

Planet Waves Daily Oracle for Monday, May 6, 2019

Today’s Oracle takes us to the Aries weekly for September 8, 2006.

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Close partners seem to be of two minds — or perhaps two bodies, in that people who usually vehemently disagree seem to be singing from the same book of hymns. It may be that the passing of yesterday’s lunar eclipse has released the tension in the air like a good thunderstorm, or that people went so far into polarized directions on their opinions that they have finally started to meet on the other side of the house. Everything that seemed so incredibly important yesterday can now fade happily into memory. So don’t focus so much on the details that you miss the surreal nature of the moment, when the cat lays down with the mouse. Resist fits of jealousy as well — these people all love you. Family Focus: Adults set a particularly strong example for children this week, so keep it positive.


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As we go deeper into this most unusual and challenging phase of history, intelligence is the thing we need the most. That is the theme of the 2019-2020 annual edition of Planet Wavesaudio and written signs available for instant access. See more information here. If you’re looking for individual signs, order here.

The Day of Practical Awakening: Birthdays and Planet News

If Your Birthday is May 5
The Day of Practical Awakening | Order Your 2019-20 Taurus Reading | All Other Signs

Celebrate your grounded persistence. Not everyone possesses the fortitude and sheer determination you seem to tap into on a regular basis, particularly in the face of inner struggles. Yet here you are, beginning a new year with your creative fire burning bright and a lust for life sparking something in your unconscious. And while it’s true that all wealth comes from the Earth, it’s how you channel that wealth — in terms of your considerable life force and how you offer it to others — that will enrich this next year the most.

Written in the Planets

Do you want to do All The Things today? That’s a distinct possibility, given an opposition between Mars and Jupiter. With those planets in two signs particularly prone to split attention and scattered energy (Gemini), and the big picture and a need for freedom (Sagittarius), the ante gets upped.

Can you stay self-aware in any needs and desires that you feel to tackle everything? Can you keep from sliding into defensive selfishness in the face of anyone or anything threatening to restrict you? Do beware of domineering behaviors and overestimating your abilities. But if you can stay mindful of the legitimate limitations of your physical and mental energy — and understand the full scope and many facets of your situation — you may very well succeed in your efforts.

Also note that the Taurus Sun this Beltane is square the asteroid Psyche in Aquarius. Sometimes stubbornness has its uses — one of these being persistence in pursuing one’s mental and emotional healing. Infusing that process with a sense of genuine devotion to your inner spirit, you could make some real progress, especially if you let an eccentric or innovative idea give you a nudge. Make and hold space for all of who you are — including your identity as a fully sexual being alive on planet Earth at a very curious time, indeed.
— by Amanda Painter

Have you tried the Astrology Readings Channel?

Planet Waves offers readings for all the signs and rising signs. These readings are must-haves among a core group of people who love them, though perhaps you have not heard what Eric is doing. We’ve taken many readings from 2018 and put them on a 24-hour audio stream, which anyone can tune into. Whatever your sign, you will find it interesting no matter when you tune in. If you’re up late and want something soothing and informative to listen to, or if you’re curious about astrology, tune in here. No login is required.