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Mercury in Taurus square Pluto in Aquarius at 3:44 AM EDT where it began in applying degrees on May 10, 2024, it is exact today, and will last in separating degrees until May 22, 2024.

The Moon in Virgo opposing Saturn in Pisces at 5:48 AM EDT. Lunar aspects have an 'orb of influence' of 12 to 14 hours 'before' and 'after' their exactness.

The Moon in Virgo trine Venus in Taurus at 3:15 PM EDT. Lunar aspects have an 'orb of influence' of 12 to 14 hours 'before' and 'after' their exactness.

The Moon in Virgo trine Uranus in Taurus at 4:53 PM EDT. Lunar aspects have an 'orb of influence' of 12 to 14 hours 'before' and 'after' their exactness.

As a gentle reminder - yesterday Mercury moved out of Aries and into Taurus. So all of the birth 'dates' who are having a Solar Return between May 15, 2024 at 1:05 PM EDT and June 3, 2024 at 3:37 AM EDT will have Mercury in Taurus in their 2024 Solar Return. Keep in mind, one's Solar Return may be one (1) or two (2) days before 'or' after the birth 'date' because the Solar Return is NOT when the Sun returns to the same 'date' you were born, the Solar Return is when the Sun returns to the 'same degree and minute' you were born.

So if individual has their Solar Return on May 15, 2024 at 7:21 AM EDT, that means their Mercury would be in Aries because Mercury did not move into Taurus until 1:05 PM EDT. Got it? So then all of the birth dates between May 15, 2024 at 1:05 PM EDT and June 3, 2024 at 3:37 AM EDT will have Mercury in Taurus in their 2024 Solar Return.

As for today, the BIG NEWS today is Mercury squares Pluto and pretty much says, "Shut the hell up!" but this aspect is DEFENSIVE and will defend its position come hell or high water. The natural response to "Shut up!" is "Shut me up!" at least in my world it is, but then again, I am a Gemini. If a Gemini falls silent and lets their opponent have the last word, then that's probably a checkmate move, where the opponent is probably busy burying themselves.

There is no tellin' what is going to come out of the outspoken person's mouth when this aspect is present, so my advice to you is choose your words carefully and their timing. When you witness a Gemini fall silent, you can see their cogwheels churning, then comes the head tilt. You may have just found yourself out-witted. Keep reading, it'll be fun . . .

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Fri. May 17, 2024 Applying degrees begin May 10, 2024 at 3:44 AM EDT Separating degrees end on May 22, 2024

Interestingly enough, last Fall when this aspect was present, PRESIDENT Trump was not slapped with 'a' gag order, he was slapped with two (2) gag orders. Surprising? Heck no, because Gemini's will take two (2) of everything. Why not? (winky wink)

Here we are again with this energy present and PRESIDENT Trump is slapped with yet another gag order. SO WHAT, BIG DEAL! You can't shut up a Gemini (or Sagittarius), so Good luck with that! Seriously! Good luck with that! Bring it! When it comes to communication, a Gemini is going to strategically out-wit, out-smart, out-think and out-chess move their opponent every damn time.

The Gemini (Mercury) motto is, "I think therefore I am", but could be, "I already thought of that therefore I am", and the Virgo (Mercury) motto is, "I analyze therefore I am", but could be, "I already dissected that to the nth degree on a granular and molecular level therefore I am".

Mercury ruling Gemini likes to be the first to get the word out. So it should be no surprise that when PRESIDENT Trump was interviewed by (I can't remember who but I do remember the interview), was asked about his tweeting he said, "I like to be the first to get the word out."

And don't you find it interesting that the 'Speaker of the House' Michael Johnson has shown up at PRESIDENT Trump's hush money trial. Get it? Hush = Gag order. Speaker = Mercury. So while the judge slaps DJT with a gag order from criticizing witnesses or certain elements of the case, Speaker Johnson and other lawmakers are taking it upon themselves to speak-up. The whole Speaker Johnson move on the chess board of all this chaos still has me a bit baffled.

Back in October 2023 I wrote to you what a crazy twist of circumstances it would be if PRESIDENT Trump became the 'Speaker of the House', which would be the ultimate chess move. In fact, it would be 'checkmate'. But I think, like many of you think, there is a checkmate already present, which is hiding in plain sight (Saturn in Pisces), as we spectators stand around and continue to study the chessboard wondering what the next move is.

I know, some of you are wondering what I am referring to about the chessboard, but pandora's box is close to being opened and you will be on 'board' before you know it and all of us 'conspiracy theorists' will be accepted, vindicated and quite frankly, respected.

As this Mercury square Pluto aspect yanks our chain between May 10, 2024 and May 22, 2024 with its exactness today, notice where the 'gag order' is showing up in your own Life. Maybe you are aware of how and when you need to step back and let the chips fall where they may. Maybe you realize that less is more. Maybe you realize you can defend your position without saying one damn word.

Mercury square Pluto is DEFENSIVE, so if you are going to get on the board and play, then make certain you have your next move plotted out. Pluto is the higher octave of Mars, and we all know Mars likes to go to battle. Pluto takes the battle to epic proportions.

Folks, there is a major battle of wits occurring with Mercury square Pluto, which is a battle of intelligence (intel). If you can't play, then just back away and watch. It'll be fun.

On another note - this coming June, July and August 2024, I will 'not' be writing ANY Natal Charts or Solar Returns. It is also quite possible that I may stop sometime in May 2024, I just don't know that date yet. I'm lining up my Life so that I can take this break in order to complete a different project, which will take all of three (3) months to accomplish.

I believe EVERYONE should have their Natal Chart, which is pretty is the fingerprint of your Life. It never changes. At least 'they' haven't found a way to jack with your fingerprint like 'they' have your DNA. (Insert massive dose of smartassiness.) Thank God, the Natal Chart also reveals where health issues will arise, so there's that. Anyway, the Natal Chart never changes and it is something you are always working through and working on.

The Solar Return is the report that reveals what your 'year' will look like from one birthdate to another. So if your birthday is today, then your Solar Return chart begins and it will last until your birthday next year. Now keep in mind the Universe does not speak our language as in - Monday, March 11, 2024. The Universe rolls by math and coordinates. So your birthday may have actually been yesterday or maybe it is tomorrow, when your birth 'date' is March 11th.

The Solar Return is when the Sun 'returns' to the same degree and minute it was when you were born. So that could be a day earlier or a day later, depending on your residence (location) today, which is likely different than where you were born.

Some people will choose to go on a vacation on their birthday to change their location for their Solar Return and the Astrologer will calculate that location, but I do not agree with that method. It's not the Truth. You can't fool or trick the Universe. The Truth is it's a vacation, and you will still have to return back home to your Life, to your mortgage, your bills, your relationships, your neighbors, your job and dot dot dot.

In the Solar Return, each house represents one month. There are 12 houses, there are 12 months.

I advise you to get your Solar Return 'at least' three (3) months before you birthday, simple because the planets could already be coming into the 'orb of influence' and you would be feeling the energy.

For instance, Venus moves into Pisces today impacting all birthdays from today until April 5, 2024. Those of you with birthdays between today and April 5th will already in this Venus in Pisces energy. You need to know this, especially since Venus rules both Love and money.

So there ya' go. So I will take a chart writing break during June, July and August 2024, and if I get to the place that I want to be earlier, then I will start that break even earlier, which would be sometime in May 2024.

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