From the Globe and Compass of Urania

Body Electrical Storm – New Moon in Taurus

April 21, 2012

Like an electrical storm, the recent pace has been fast and furious as you bravely followed your instincts with one move to the next. ‘Now,’ is the New Moon cycle of Taurus. The sign of the bull will help you dial it back a few clicks. Ground in the new reference point of your life with earth wisdom. 

Discharging the strain and static that builds up, like a drain wire or lightning bolt grounding in the earth, is important for your well-being. Leave behind the anxiety of separation from what used to be by grounding in the acceptance of your body wisdom and the ‘now’. 

Grounding is easy. Say hello to your feet. Take your shoes off and stand barefoot on the grass or dirt while giving thanks to your body as it is. Nourish your body, (which does not include sweets and saturated fats that Taurus loves). Attend to your sense of smell, taste, sight, sound, and touch. Get a massage. Use aromatherapy. Listen to music that is soothing rather than agitating. When sitting, keep both feet on the ground rather than crossing them. Enhance your well-being with the beauty of nature. Enjoy the sensuality of your body.

Good Taurus practices include attending to the maintenance of your accumulations, land, and your ‘Self’ worth. This is the window of opportunity to make any adjustments in these areas. Heed your personal finances, lower jaw, thyroid (with the correct balance of iodine for proper function), and neck area. You will gain benefit to include gentle neck stretches during your day. Ground your body while keeping sight of your highest potential.

The Scoop
You made it through the recent Mars and Mercury retrograde. You re-evaluated your direction and your motives along with what and how you communicate them. Now, there is one more upcoming personal planet retrograde. 

Venus, the ruler of Taurus and Libra will station retrograde on May 15, 2012 until June 27, 2012 in the sign of Gemini. Relationships, desires, values, and money are all re-shuffling.   

This period is best for reviewing personal finances, re-finances, and re-establishing or re-writing relationship contracts. This is the opportunity to review your values and wisely consider new desires based on keeping it simple (Taurus), being grounded (also Taurus), and walking in beauty while having a balanced heart (Libra). Finances for various reasons may be tight at this time until after 6/27/12. 

Gemini rules the lungs while Venus rules your heart chakra. Breathe deeply and keep your heart center open while things come at you in twos (Gemini twins). 

The house that Gemini rules in your natal chart is where you will notice this Venus retrograde shuffling. This retrograde of Venus will be felt strongly by those with Sun, Moon or Rising Sign’s in either Taurus or Libra. 

Stellar Highlights

4/21/12 New Moon in Taurus.
4/22/12 Mercury unites with Uranus in the sign of Aries.
4/25/12 Mercury in Aries squares Pluto in Capricorn.
4/30/12 Mars in Virgo squares the Moon Nodal Axis.
5/5/12 Taurus Sun and Scorpio Full Moon. 
5/8/12 Mercury enters the sign of Taurus.
5/13/12 Sun unites with Jupiter in Taurus.
5/15/12 Venus stations retrograde in Gemini until 6/27/12. 
5/20/12 Sun enters Gemini, then later in the day a New Moon in Gemini. See you then.