May 26 – June 1, 2014 The WEEK in CHINESE ASTROLOGY

The highlights this week are a new Moon on Wednesday at 11:40 am PDT that begins the month of the Metal Horse! It’s a Horse month in a Horse year! And lucky white Tiger Saturday is ideal for entertaining.

Mon May 26 is a passionate Fire PHOENIX (Rooster) day. A Phoenix day is naturally fortunate in this Snake month because Phoenix, Snake, and Ox are the most compatible. Moon sextiles Neptune trines Pluto so more sensitive to people’s needs, imagination is stimulated, and and relationships are enriched. But the squares continue of Mars, Jupiter, Uranus, and Pluto. Not the time for new projects but to carefully complete the old. Wait until after the new Moon on Wednesday that starts Horse month in Horse year for new endeavors. Phoenix day luck is strongest for Phoenix, Ox, Dragon, and Snake. Phoenix hours 5 – 7 pm.

Tues May 27 is a focused Earth DOG (yellow Dog) day. All Dog days are naturally fortunate in this Horse year. Moon is opposite Saturn so relationships can be challenging. Don’t get too serious about finding faults. If feeling held back by grand cross of planets, stay focused on the task at hand. Fortunately Sun trines Mars for vigor and strength. Energy builds to full Moon tomorrow that starts Horse month and brings new fresh energy! Dog day luck is strongest for Dog, Rabbit, Tiger, and Horse. Dog hours 7 – 9 pm.

Wed May 28 is a NEW MOON at 11:40 am PDT that begins Horse month! It’s Metal Horse month in this Wood Horse year. Time to get back in the saddle and go, go, go. Fresh, clean energy arrives like a cool, springtime breeze. Sun and Moon trine Mars so are more assertive, can stand your ground, and have new physical strength and vigor. But Sun and Moon square Mars so if not clear, don’t go racing off in the wrong direction like a horse wearing blinders. Double Horse month is luckiest for Horse, Tiger, Dog, and Sheep.

Thurs May 29 is a Metal RAT day that could be confusing in this Metal Horse month. The grand cross in the heavens is frustrating for planner Rat who does not follow gut instincts like Horse. Fortunately Jupiter trines Saturn to build on what you already have. There’s plenty of time to make big changes so don’t leap today if you feel uncertain. Know you can send me an email at susan@susanlevitt.com or call me at 415.642.8019 to schedule your tarot or astrology reading. Rat day luck strong for Rat, Ox, Dragon, and Monkey. Rat hours 11 pm – 1 am.

Fri May 30 is a strong Metal OX day. The Moon conjuncts Mercury so people are influenced by moods not logic. But follow your feelings. Moon and Mercury trine Neptune so in touch with emotions, can communicate well, and mystical subjects are more interesting to you. The big cross of Mars, Jupiter, Uranus, and Pluto is less problematic. Ox day luck strongest for Ox, Rat, Snake and Phoenix (Rooster). Ox hours 1 – 3 am.

Sat May 31 is a lucky Water TIGER (black Tiger) day. Moon conjuncts Jupiter to live large and enjoy life! Great day for a party. A Tiger day is fortunate in Horse month and Horse year. Moon trines Saturn and Neptune so you are strong, can withstand tests of strength, yet are caring for others. Tiger day luck strongest for Tiger, Dog, Horse, and Pig. Tiger hours 3 – 5 am.

Sun June 1 is a gentle Water RABBIT day for deep feelings and to follow your intuition. Plus there are strong Mercury aspects today so good for communication and diplomacy. Moon conjunct Jupiter continues to enjoy life and not be stressed out about Mars, Jupiter, Uranus and Pluto in a big square. Lighten up and take care of self and others. A day to rest if needed. Rabbit day luck strongest for Rabbit, Sheep, Dog, and Pig. Rabbit hours 5 – 7 am.

Good luck and have a great week,

Susan

MERCURY RETROGRADE

MERCURY RETROGRADE

From October 21 to November 10, 2013 communication planet Mercury will be retrograde in the powerful Water sign Scorpio. Secrets can be revealed, and actions without integrity will be exposed. Remember to keep the integrity of this Water Dog month and not get involved in any shady dealings! Dog values honesty, loyalty, and integrity. Uphold these values during this Mercury retrograde, especially in relationships, to achieve success. As this Water Snake year ends, secrets are revealed and falsehoods are exposed.

This Mercury retrograde can be a superb cycle to review your life and get in touch with your deepest feelings. If you have not created time for meditation and contemplation during this Snake year, this Mercury retrograde can be your time to take care, heal, and slow down before activities start for the holidays.

2014 MERCURY RETROGRADES

Communication planet Mercury is retrograde for three weeks three times a year. During the Mercury retrogrades in 2014 Wood Horse year, events can be quite chaotic. So hold on to the reins and ride out the wild energy!

2014 Mercury retrograde cycles:

February 6 – 28 in Air sign Aquarius. Good for think tank, new ideas, and networking. Mercury is exalted in Aquarius, the best sign for Mercury.

June 7 – July 1 in Air sign Gemini. Events fly by and energy is wildly fast paced in this double Horse month — Metal Horse month in Wood Horse year. Metal chops Wood so be careful of accidents.

October 4 – 25 in Air sign Libra. Relationships will be important under the influence of Libra. This retrograde gives us more opportunities to thoroughly communicate to loved ones.

Good luck!

New Moon in Libra Begins Water Dog Month

NEW MOON in LIBRA

Friday October 4 at 5:34 pm PDT is a new Moon in the Air sign Libra. Libra rules the 7th house of marriage, partnership, and relationships. Focus this month is on loved ones, companions, friends, and even coworkers.

But relationship dynamics could be challenging. Both the Sun and Moon square Jupiter and Pluto and are opposite Uranus creating a grand cardinal cross. Plans could be too grandiose, and there could be compulsive rebellion against authority, or what is perceived as authority.

This grand cardinal cross slows down activity. But as we enter into winter of the Water Snake year, it’s time anyway to slow down. As soon as Wood Horse year arrives on the new Moon of January 30, 2014 we’ll be off to the races. For clarity during this cardinal cross time, now is opportune to call me at 415.642.8019 or email susan@susanlevitt.com to schedule your tarot or astrology reading.

WATER DOG MONTH

This new Moon begins the month of the Water Dog, or black Dog. A Water month is lucky in this Water Snake year for an easier flow of energy. The element Water brings sensitivity and depth of feelings. Dog values honesty, loyalty, and integrity. Uphold these values this month, especially in relationships, to achieve success.

Luck to develop and maintain integrity of character is for everyone, and is most powerful for the Air signs Libra, Gemini, and Aquarius and those born in Dog, Horse, and Tiger years.

Happy new Moon,

Susan

New Moon in Cancer begins Sheep Month

Monday July 8 is a new Moon in Cancer at 4:44 am PDT that begins the month of the Earth Sheep making this a time for healing, nurturing, generosity, and for exploring art and creativity. Gentle and kind Sheep correlates to the Western sign Cancer. On this new Moon the Sun, Moon, Mercury, and Jupiter are all in Cancer for compassion and understanding. Plus Jupiter, Saturn, and Neptune are in a very fortunate grand Water trine for an easy flow of energy.

Cancer rules the 4th house of astrology, the section of the horoscope concerned with home, family, and roots. Focus on creating a peaceful home, a healing retreat for you and your family. You can establish the emotional security that Cancer loves by simply stopping and slowing down. Water Snake year 2013 is the time for healing before next year Wood Horse 2014 when we’re off to the races.

Mercury is still retrograde until July 20 so lighten up your communications to others. Sheep is a peacemaker so no battles over right and wrong. Surrender, release, and make peace is the way of the Sheep. The fortunate cycle of this new Moon is auspicious for everyone, and is most deeply felt by the Water signs Cancer, Pisces, and Scorpio and for those born in Sheep, Rabbit (Hare), and Pig years.

Happy new Moon!