As the time continues to accelerate, this week reminds us that our growth is not only determined by what comes next, it’s also about focusing on what truly nourishes you. What you love and what makes life worth living. Let this be your compass, this week especially.

June 9 – Venus conjunct Jupiter in Cancer

This is one of the most heart-centered alignments of 2026. The two benefic planets can bring luck, blessings, generosity or abundance into your life, filling your heart and lifting your spirits. In sensitive Cancer (sign of the mother, family and home), this activates joyful, nurturing energy that serves your deeper needs for care, connection and contentment.

Cancer is an intuitive, emotional sign, that attunes to what feels right, rather than just what you think, or were told.

Sidebar: Are you operating from your Inner Authority, deciding for yourself, or are you still following someone else’s program? You may be surprised at the beliefs you hold that were installed by family, community, friends or the collective.

Your Venus and Jupiter are your true desires and most cherished ideals. Honor your Self by honoring them.

Be open to the Goodness that comes your way, what matters to you and on your worthiness. With Chiron at 29º Aries, it’s prime time for Self-honoring, so no pushing away gifts and blessings that are meant for You. This is part of your receiving practice and abundance training. Allow, delight, enjoy!

June 10 – Mercury square Saturn

Following yesterday’s gratification, now you face a reality check that calls for discernment, patience, and discipline. Plans may require refining, conversations may become more serious, and ideas may demand a closer look before you take the next step.

Maybe there’s a time sensitive issue and you fear you’ll be late, but because you don’t know the big picture, I suggest that you trust in Divine timing. Sustainable growth emerges when your ideas and intentions are grounded in practicality. Do the work that is required, and remember that patience is your friend when Saturn is involved. Results often appear later, but if you do the work, they will manifest.

Uranus square the Nodes of Fate

All week, we are at a collective crossroads, being pushed to release outdated operating systems that no longer work, internally and externally, and to review conditioned patterns that inhibit your growth and evolution. The goal is greater freedom, authenticity and liberation.

Venus and Jupiter remind us that our most cherished values can provide an anchor during times of uncertainty. Meanwhile, Uranus square the Nodes continues to disrupt familiar trajectories, illustrating that growth is often activated when life takes an unexpected turn. The challenge is not to predict the outcome of events, but to be present and show up with faith, intention and commitment as the world turns.

June 12 – Uranus square the Nodes is exact – and Mercury enters its Shadow phase

Mercury Retrograde – June 29-July 23

The shadow period (pre-Retrograde) begins on June 12, marking the territory Mercury will retrace as it backs up through July. You may find yourself revisiting, reviewing or refining what you begin during this time, allowing for course corrections where needed.

Don’t see this as negative. As circumstances evolve and new information emerges, adjustments can be made to better fit the changing landscape.

Uranus is removing stagnant energy and shaking loose what has outlived its usefulness, so trust that what is leaving, changing or being redirected is serving the Highest Good.

Keep the faith and stay tuned…

Again, if you are planning to make a large purchase, you may want to do it before Mercury turns Retrograde to avoid potential headaches (wrong item, mistake in ordering, broken, a lemon, etc).

This Week’s Invitation

Focus on what matters most. Stay grounded in what and who you love, honor your Self, trust your wisdom, and remain open to new possibilities as life continues to evolve.

As always, I am grateful for your presence on our journey together.

“Every day is a renewal. Every morning the daily miracle.” ~ Gertrude Stein

“It’s revolutionary to stay in your joy.” ~ Karen Curry Parker

“Living slowly is discipling our minds.” ~ John McIntosh

“Even though you may want to move forward in your life, you may have one foot on the brakes. In order to be free, we must learn how to let go. Release the hurt. Release the fear. Refuse to entertain your old pain. The energy it takes to hang onto the past is holding you back from a new life. What is it you would let go of today?” ~ Mary Manin Morrissey

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Lisa E Zimmerman is an Intuitive Astrologer, Transformational Guide and Creator of Awakened Life Retreats, helping soulful seekers in transition create an abundant, empowered, meaningful life. It is a heartfelt journey. www.soullevelsolutions.com

The week of May 22-29 continues to accelerate our awakening as old systems, assumptions and familiar ways of navigating become increasingly challenging. We are being pushed to grow and evolve by having to face new info, systems, decisions and changes that can feel stressful when they are not your idea. This is catalytic awakening, that and can be emotionally charged and exciting. But it’s a lot.

Because your nervous system can easily be triggered by the unexpected and the pace of incoming info, Self-care is primary, especially for sensitive types. Grounding, rest, breathwork, deliberate actions with extra space will serve you well and help you integrate new info and act with intention, so you can operate mindfully rather than in reaction.

May 22 – Uranus conjunct the Sun is a pattern-breaker that brings a jolt to shock or surprise you, that redirects your thinking, activates new interests, perspectives or brings a radical change. The Great Awakener (Uranus) shakes up old mental frameworks and routines that have become stale to liberate you. To break you out of a rut. Anything unexpected is responding to a part of you that needs a wake up call in order to evolve. Remember, there is a greater purpose for any curveball you experience, even if you don’t see it in the moment.

You can also suddenly have clarity or a breakthrough, an opening, an unexpected opportunity or a solution that appears “just like that.” You can change a limiting belief. Uranus is here to impel you to be your Authentic Self, to claim your uniqueness, who you are underneath the conditioning that you embodied so you could fit in. It’s time to break out of those old constraints (talk about limiting!) that have kept you in hiding all these years. Get ready to emerge in a whole new way, as this is just the beginning of seven years of Uranus.

Mercury sextile Saturn helps to regulate the Sun-Uranus with grounding and discernment. While Uranus accelerates the mind, Saturn helps to organize it. This supports practical thinking, clear communications, planning, business matters, writing and the ability to separate facts from emotional or collective distortion. It favors maturity, patience and thoughtful decision-making.

May 24 – Mars sextile the Nodes of Fate supports forward movement and aligned actions that speak to your future. An encounter, opportunity or decision may feel fated and act as a catalyst to initiate movement necessary to move you toward your purpose or Destiny. Where life is trying to lead you. This is supportive energy for taking initiative, making a courageous choice or acting on something you know you need to do.

Sun square the Nodes of Fate. The Sun sitting between the past and the future indicates the collective crossroad as the old and new diverge. You can look at who you’ve been and who you are becoming, illuminating where old identities, attachments or familiar patterns are interfering with your future growth. Pay attention to what feels misaligned, redundant or hard to ignore, as life is revealing where change is necessary to move toward your Destiny.

Sun sextile Neptune is a gentle energy softens the atmosphere and invites you to connect with your soul. It is experiential, the energy of Oneness that heightens intuition, and supports your imagination, dreams, compassion and empathy. This is a beautiful time for spiritual practices, rest and leisure; to relax from the mental energy that can feel over-stimulating and relentless. Soothe your mind, your emotional body and your nervous system with meditation, binaural beats, nature, a salt bath or whatever brings you peace. Go within and feel your essence where no words are needed.

May 26 – Mars square Pluto is an intense aspect that can be volatile if conflict arises, so easy does it today unless you want a fight. Power struggles, rage, frustration and suppressed anger are easily triggered, with ensuing overreactions. Best case scenario: use these two powerful energies to work together to accomplish a major task that requires stamina and focus. Direct the energy in a productive way or chill out. But wait, there’s another Pluto aspect to follow on the same day…

Sun trine Pluto is perfect for sustained focus, problem solving, research, investigation, strategy or tasks requiring depth and mental presence. CSI. Highly intentional. Can bring intense and profound connections, clearing and purging. Use it with the Mars-Pluto energy to turbo-charge a project. There’s a lot of power here that’s available for you to direct as needed with consciousness.

May 28 – Venus square Saturn can be a reality check, a decision, an obstacle, restructuring, a $$ bill or a personal issue that deflates you. It may be a creative rejection, a breakup (personal or business), a relationship issue or conflict with a loved one. Relationships can be strengthened by getting real (and clear) — and if the relationship is shaky, it could end. Or maybe you want to be with others, but you have to work. The day doesn’t have to be heavy, but there will probably be some kind of adulting required. When you show up, take care of business and align with others, life unfolds more smoothly with connection.

Life is ripe with potential — maybe a little too much for some at the moment. Our bodies and minds aren’t used to inhabiting the current level of higher frequencies, but we are adapting. That’s the work, with one foot in the old world and one foot in the new.

Adapting is the keyword for moving through this high energy period successfully. You have your own personal rhythm and it’s up to you to create your life to fit your needs. This may feel simple or it may involve a learning curve, but I have faith that we are all here to move the planet forward.

You play a vital role in the creation of the emerging New Era, as you bring your unique gifts and contributions to the tapestry of the collective.

As always, I am grateful for your presence on our journey together.

“The only person who can decide to change and take back your life is you.” ~ d.agustin stokic 

“The matter of consciousness is how quickly you give up a past model, so that you can be here and now.” ~ Ram Dass

“When happiness eludes us — as, eventually, it always will — we have the invitation to examine our programmed responses and to exercise our power to choose again.” ~ Richard Rohr

“You can’t stop the waves, but you can learn to surf!” ~ Jon Kabat-Zinn 

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Lisa E Zimmerman is an Intuitive Astrologer, Transformational Guide and Creator of Awakened Life Retreats, helping soulful seekers to create an abundant, empowered, meaningful life. It is a heartfelt journey. www.soullevelsolutions.com

May 16 – New Moon in Taurus @ 1:01pm PDT. This new beginning brings a stabilizing and grounding energy, inviting you to slow down, reconnect with your body, and clarify what truly nourishes and sustains you. Taurus rules the Earth, your body, the physical world, what you value and how you value yourself. This is the time to take an action, no matter how small, toward what you want to create or call into your life.

Taurus loves comfort, sensual pleasures, practicality and the material world, always wanting to know: what is mine (my things), what is real, where is my money? It reminds us that growth is organic and unfolds in its own timing, so release worry about being late. This lunation encourages you to come back to what is simple, real, and enduring.

Your nervous system matters. Your values matter. Your relationship with your Self matters. I encourage you to consider what brings you pleasure and note if receiving is part of your repertoire, both of which are Venus-ruled and important for your well being, no matter how basic.

There are other cosmic factors that impact this New Moon in Taurus:

Mercury in Taurus conjoins the New Moon with fertile energy for setting intentions regarding security, Self-worth, the body, and the life you are building. Knowing that your thoughts are powerful, be conscious of the stories you tell yourself and mindfully choose the words you speak into existence. Patience, consistent actions and care will grow what you focus on.

Pluto squares the New Moon, that can unearth anything ready to be revealed, purged or transformed. Do not fear your path to empowerment, as what you’re shown (now or in the future) helps you live in alignment with what is really real.

The New Moon conjoins Fixed Star Algol. This can manifest as recovering aspects of yourself that have been suppressed or rejected, so you can reclaim your lifeforce and rewrite your story. For instance, were you labeled too bossy, selfish, too much? Maybe not. Maybe that’s an old story that it’s time to retire. Be your own advocate and honor your Self — especially your shadows, with compassion.

Mars conjoins Chiron in Aries, bringing up how you get what you want, as well as who you are Being to get what you want. Is the way you’ve been doing it historically still aligned for you? The identity you embody when you go after what you want, or the identity that won’t let you go after what you want. It’s all up for review as we enter this era of New Rules. Maybe you are due for a rebrand or a new strategy when pursuing your desires or goals.

Mars sextiles Venus, forging a partnership between yin and yang, the masculine and feminine, and a creative, passionate pairing. This is lively chemistry that harmonizes giving and receiving, cooperation and collaboration and fun!

May 17-June 1 – Mercury in Gemini. Mercury in Gemini brings a lively, curious mind with quick thinking, lots of conversations, info and movement. Mercury rules Gemini, so it’s at full strength — witty, multi-tasking, friendly and eager to learn. You may be stimulated, restless or social, making this a perfect time for writing, teaching, networking, brainstorming, learning and exchanging ideas.

Venus sextile Chiron heals heartwounds and issues about relationships, worthiness and your lovability. These are the things that color so much of what you allow yourself to be, do and have. Their impact is on your life is profound, so if any pain comes up for you, please find support to address your misunderstanding about your magnificent, precious Self. I mean it.

Mercury sextile Uranus. Genius alert! Brilliant, innovative ideas excitement and sudden insights, as well as lots of incoming info and unexpected communications, breakthroughs and problem solving. This out of the box energy will strike like lightning, dropping info, people or opportunities into your space, so be open to arrivals and incoming stimulation. Utilize this to energize your mind and your life.

May 18-June 28 – Mars in Taurus. A deliberate slowdown in the way you move, as the focus is on what’s practical, tangible, sustainable and worth building over time. This will be interesting, as Mars in Taurus can resist change and we are moving into more Gemini energy that is mutable and all over the place. This Mars can act as a stabilizer or create resistance, depending on its position.

May 18-June 13 – Venus in Cancer. This is a warm and fuzzy, nurturing, caring Venus that has attention on home, family, your personal life, needs and feelings. It is very sensitive and emotional safety is primary. The great news is how it bonds with Mars in Taurus, a gentle but firm protector. This is a beautiful combo of masculine and feminine energy in harmony together. Very receptive, security-oriented, shared values and loving. This energy is a gift.

Mercury sextile Neptune. Dreams, intuition, imagination, compassion, empathy and spiritual practices are all aligned with this soft, right-brained energy. You may wear rose-colored glasses or spiritual bypass rather than get real, but for an evening, it shouldn’t cause harm. You could channel, meditate, create or view art or bask in nature to commune with All That Is. Or just relax. Your choice.

May 19 – Venus sextile Mars. A wonderful day for actions rooted in enjoyment, leisure and emotional connection. Allow desire and connection to arise organically or create collaborations to generate creative projects, products or activities. With Venus and Mars in new signs, this can indicate a reset into fresh territory and new people that goes to fun, pleasure, romance and/or connection.

Mercury trine Pluto will dig up facts that are hidden in an effort to get clarity. This pair brings intense focus and concentration, with laser-like insight that goes beneath the surface to find the truth. This is vital for getting to the heart of a matter via honesty and the willingness to face what is real. On a mundane level, great for research, paperwork or tedious tasks that require sustained mental presence, precision and/or attention to detail.

May 20-June 21 – Sun in Gemini creates a shift in the collective atmosphere, bringing movement, curiosity, communication and mental stimulation. After the slower pace of Taurus, Gemini opens the windows to let fresh air in. Ruled by Mercury, it seeks the latest 411, it wants to be in the loop, connecting with others. Like a social butterfly, it can easily flit from one person or place to the next with airy lightness. Gemini likes to keep things light and moving, it’s drawn to bright shiny objects and is endlessly curious about everything.

The mind is active and engaged via writing, speaking and conversations, as ideas circulate with a desire to explore. The online world was made for Gemini and strong Mercury types, with AI and all it can do, podcasting, writing, webinars, YouTube, social media and going live via your phone — the possibilities are endless these days.

You may feel like there are a million things happening (everything, everywhere all at once), so you will need to be discerning when deciding what you will say “yes” to. This is the work with Gemini energy, so you don’t get scattered or spread too thin. But the idea is to open your mind to new info, ideas and tech that will expand your world. Find ways to get out and about and let it work for you.

The abundance of energetic activity this week is fertile ground for creating, connecting and refreshing your life when you are willing to be curious about what and who you don’t yet know. Especially be curious and open to others. We need connections to feed our spirits and to strengthen us as a culture after so much division.

You play a vital role in the creation of the emerging New Era, as you bring your unique gifts and contributions to the tapestry of the collective. I am so grateful that you’re here!

“Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished.” ~ Lao Tzu

“You’re picky about the car you drive. You’re picky about what you wear. You’re picky about what you put in your mouth. We want you to be pickier about what you think.” ~ Abraham

“Don’t postpone joy until you have learned all of your lessons. Joy is your lesson.” ~ Alan Cohen

“In the beginner’s mind there are many possibilities; in the expert’s mind there are few.” ~ Shunryu Suzuki

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Lisa E Zimmerman is an Intuitive Astrologer, Transformational Guide and Creator of Awakened Life Retreats, helping soulful seekers to create an abundant, empowered, meaningful life. It is a heartfelt journey. www.soullevelsolutions.com 

There is movement in the air these days and life is flowing forward. Spring is springing as Taurus season brings blossoms and the earth back to life, stimulating your senses and inviting you to indulge in nature through forest bathing, gardening, walks in fresh air, and simple pleasures that nourish your body and soul. Pamper yourself with a salt bath, have a delicious treat, relax in a comfy space and slow down when you can.

The week is relatively quiet with only a few major aspects, yet fertile with developmental energies that support your emerging and evolving Self. The coming frequencies support you in shining your light, expanding your world, honoring your body and elevating your perspective with new information.

At the same time, Pluto (planet of transformation and covert operations) is still activated, bringing hidden material to the surface and exposing whatever undermines your power, authenticity and progress. When unwanted aspects of Self, others or life become visible, it is part of the awakening process, enabling you to see more clearly, reclaim your power, and respond with greater intention.

Don’t be surprised to discover that you’ve been sitting on buried treasure that you weren’t even aware of. It’s totally possible when you clear what is not You, a new identity can emerge that’s being birthed with each passing day.

May 10 – Sun sextile Jupiter. Happy Mother’s Day. This is a warm, supportive, expansive energy that carries optimism and a hopeful perspective. You may be with family, friends or those who inspire you. Or you may inspire others. Activities that stretch you beyond familiar boundaries can enable you to discover new aspects of Self. Security, comfort and connection are all conducive to this upbeat duo in harmony. All in all, this should bring out the best in you and in others, so make the most of warmth, generosity and abundance that is available.

May 12/13 – Mercury sextile Jupiter. You can expect good news, bright ideas, a big picture outlook and smart plans that serve you well. Communications are favored, with fruitful connections and receptivity. Mercury-Jupiter is good for learning, teaching, expanding your knowledge base and broadening your perspective. Mercury highlights details and Jupiter sees the big picture, so you have the best of both worlds, a curious, wholistic outlook, optimistic decisions – and, when you expect good things, they often happen. Also, high ideals with aligned actions will help to create your new path forward.

May 14 – Mercury Cazimi the Sun. Consider this an invitation to open to Divine Guidance, signs, messages or revelations that inform your vision, future and decisions you need to make. Allow new info, ideas, synchronicity and awareness to align with your wisdom and insight, as what comes through is seeding your future. Journal, channel, contemplate or sit in silence to create sacred space and attune to what’s present for you. You never know what’s waiting to get your attention.

There’s a new energetic network being created around and within us that will carry us forward. If you don’t understand it, just be willing to shift as needed and stay open to finding your tribe(s). That is the guidance, and your tribe can be online, for those who feel disconnected or isolated in your physical space. Your soul family is waiting for you somewhere within reach.

Focus on possibilities, expansion, and your ideals — all Jupiter expressions that can carry you toward a future not fully visible yet. Our minds can’t envision the infinite possibilities that exist, so just keep going, one step at a time. The outer planets (Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto) are weaving together profound collective changes that are just beginning. You are a piece of the cosmic puzzle, so stay open to guidance about what you are here to offer your community and the collective.

This is a good week to practice enjoying and opening to all the Goodness that wants to come your way. There’s a grand plan unfolding and your presence is vital. Trust that.

Namaste, my friend.

“We have passed the time when a leader can show us the way. We must find a new way — walking together into uncharted territory. This means we will spend time in the unknown. But that is exactly where creation lives.” ~ Ann Bradney

“Rest and laughter are the most spiritual and subversive acts of all. Laugh, rest, slow down.” ~ Anne Lamott 

“The measure of consciousness isn’t how right your map is. It’s how quickly you can set the old one down when the terrain shifts.” ~ Ram Dass

“Don’t wrestle with Sprit. Collaborate with it.” ~ Sarah Ban Breathnach

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Lisa E Zimmerman is an Intuitive Astrologer, Transformational Mentor and Creator of Awakened Life Retreats, guiding soulful women in transition to live their deepest truth with resonance. It is a heartfelt journey. www.soullevelsolutions.com

We open the month on May Day, which is also Buddhist Wesak and fiery Celtic Beltane — the midpoint between the Spring Equinox and Summer Solstice. Transformational powers are released that invite us to break free of old patterns and renew our commitment to our fertility, the earth and to the deepest parts of ourselves.

May 1 – Full (Blue) Moon in Scorpio @ 10:23am PDT. This is the first of two Full Moons in May, making it a Blue Moon. This Full Moon brings culminations and endings as the unseen rises to the surface. The fertile Taurus Sun opposes a profoundly deep Scorpio Moon that dives into hidden realms to recover buried material and bring it to light.

The Sun in Taurus asks you to focus on your *true* values, not your conditioning (what you’ve been told to be, do, have by family, community, culture). Consider what really matters to you and what you need to release in order to be available for the life you desire.

The Full Moon squares Pluto just before it Stations Retrograde, making its intensity felt all week to open your eyes to shadowy energies that interfere with your well being and evolution. Do you give your power away — and if so, to whom and where? If you’re willing to explore, this can activate a reset, more aligned with your truth and integrity. It’s up to you to be curious, open, honest and willing to make a move as needed.

Jupiter trines the Moon, activating a big picture vision and inspiration for moving forward. Jupiter in Cancer and the Taurus Sun both desire security, safety and fullness, whereas Pluto (Ruler of this Full Moon) will plumb the depths to find real answers in service to clarity and your empowerment. They are all working for your Highest Good, as Taurus and Cancer seek comfort while Pluto pushes you to awaken and transform.

Venus is sextile Saturn, speaking to practical relationships, grounded plans and decisions about $$, creativity and honoring your worthiness. This energy focuses on what you most value, dedicating resources to what will pay dividends in the long run.

May 2-16 – Mercury in Taurus. Communications are slow, deliberate, simple and clear in Taurus, that has no need to rush. Decisions are focused on stability, security and long-term value vs. speed or risk, and you may encounter resistance from the sign that least likes change if it’s pushed out of its comfort zone. But clear, grounded communications will feel refreshing and help to calm the nervous system, so make the most of these next two weeks.

May 4 – Mars square Jupiter. Although Mars can overdo it and go too far when amplified by Jupiter, it can also support your actions and give you the courage to stretch in ways you normally wouldn’t. Where you’re cautious or inhibited, a Mars-Jupiter square can motivate you to go for it. Use this strategically.

May 5 – Mercury square Pluto. This can indicate a penetrating focus, leaks, hidden agendas, intimidation, CSI detective work, research or probing into hidden realms. You may have an intense conversation that somehow rocks your world. You can be proactive and use this for problem solving or personal healing work — or you may call in a dominant or manipulative Plutonian type. I suggest being proactive with it as in 3D chess. Of course we’ll continue to see the power games playing out on the global stage.

May 6 – Pluto Stations Retrograde. As Pluto changes direction the intensity reverberates all week, which can create upheaval, a breakthrough or deep release of anything that is hindering your empowerment, peace or progress. You may have a profound awakening in which you discover the “unseen” and truth is revealed that recalibrates the playing field. If so, you will be faced with new decisions and you may have to acclimate to new conditions, but one thing is for sure: the truth will set you free.

A Pluto discovery can be challenging and even temporarily destabilizing, but it will lead to empowerment and your Highest Good when you embrace “what is.” You also want to examine your own blind spots and the ways you limit your possibilities and power. As space opens, new creations will emerge — some now, and some ongoing in this cycle of endings and rebirth.

The Aries planets will continue to bring courageous fire energy that drives you into new territory, but this week, you want to clear resistance that limits your options and Authentic Self-expression, so your next steps can emerge freely.

We need you to be fearlessly present, allowing your Self to show up as you are. This is the new reality we’re creating, where going along and fitting in (following) is no longer a sustainable strategy that will work. How radical is that?!

Daring to boldly be your Self is the wave of the future, which is antithetical to being controlled or shamed. What blocks you from being real and showing up? This is what you want to consider as you move through this week of empowered actions, deep contemplation and release.

Get support if you need it and find likeminded communities who embrace, support and inspire you. There’s a grand plan unfolding and your presence is vital. Trust that.

Namaste, my friend. I am so grateful for your presence on our journey together.

“Even though you may want to move forward in your life, you may have one foot on the brakes. In order to be free, you must learn how to let go. Release the hurt. Release the fear. Refuse to entertain your old pain. The energy it takes to hang onto the past is holding you back from a new life.” ~ Rev. Mary Manin Morrissey

“To heal is to touch with love that which we previously touched with fear.” ~ Stephen Levine

“The stories you tell yourself about yourself determines the quality of the self you imagine that you are. The stories you tell about others determines the quality of your relationships with them.” ~ Rabbi Rami Shapiro

“The next Buddha will not take the form of a person. The next Buddha will rather take the shape of a community, a community that practices understanding and lovingkindness, a community that practices a way of conscious living. This may be the most important thing for earth’s survival.” ~ Thich Nhat Hanh

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As multiple planets entered Aries this month, the Fire Horse surge has increased, both personally and collectively. The cosmic invitation is to stand in your sovereign Self, living from your own Inner Authority, where decisions, actions, and direction arise from your inner knowing rather than external influences or conditioning.

April 17 – New Moon in Aries @ 4:52am PDT. With a stellium of seven planets in Aries, this is a high energy gateway that propels you forward as you forge a new path. Bring it! Chiron and Eris help you transcend old limitations and rise up to be seen and heard by courageously taking bold actions. The healing is in doing, showing up, speaking up and dropping the old storyline that kept you small. If you knew you wouldn’t fail, what would you do?

Let the Fire Horse run free… yes to this, yes to that, whatever calls you forward in a visceral way. You will know what’s real for you, as it’s a inside job. The healing potential is tremendous when you act your way into aligned thinking, rather than living in your head, trying to figure out your next steps. You may be operating from an old identity that was focused on blending in or looking good, rather than daring to lead by being who you really are.

The world has changed and will rapidly continue to do so, and it’s time to trust yourself, come out of hiding and step forward in a new way. You are the creator of your reality, moving from the vision into activation. The new era that we’re entering calls for a new consciousness, showing up so the others can find you.

April 18 – Mercury sextile Pluto. This generates deep thinking, research and focused energy, intense conversations and detective work, digging to get more info or the real story. You can transform your thought process, perspective, create breakthroughs or gain deep insights. The mind is busy and Pluto will focus it like a laser beam. Use this well, as it can be very productive for accomplishing tasks, but be mindful not to drain others if you are on a fact-finding mission :))

April 19-21 – A Mercury, Mars, Saturn triple conjunction. This is an energy of purpose. Mercury has ideas and agendas, Mars wants to take off and get going, while Saturn demands organization, strategy, commitment, and a plan to build something lasting. So this is the convergence of three planets in fiery Aries, but Saturn will either frustrate Mercury and Mars (who want to go and communicate) or it will ground the energy by forcing practical actions or a boundary of some kind.

Saturn is your friend, even if it seems to get in the way sometimes. Slow down and think things through before you commit to anything involved. Actions taken during this period carry lasting impact, so move with clarity and intention. Saturn will help with that. If you face a delay, a “no” or a perceived setback, trust in Divine Timing and the reason for the obstacle will be revealed later. Saturn can slow things down to create a reality check, which will be helpful for clarity.

April 19-May 20 – Sun in Taurus (6:30pm PDT). The Sun moves into slow, calm, practical Taurus and you will feel a shift in the energy. The earth, nature, food, comfort, routines, your things, pleasure and leisure are all sources of relaxation and grounding. This is a sensual energy that sees no need to rush, which will be an interesting counterbalance to the speedy Aries energy.

With Venus in it’s home sign of Taurus, sensory nourishment will provide a respite if life is moving too fast for you. Sit in a garden, take a bath with essential oils, have a massage, get fresh flowers, eat delicious food—whatever soothes your senses will be your refuge. Embodiment is a Taurus superpower, as is patience and devotion. From the simple things to abundance; enjoy them all.

April 23 – Venus conjunct Uranus. Venus rules what you value: beauty, style, relationships, creativity, your Self—and this is a shakeup, experimentation and/or pattern-breaking. Because it’s a harmonious aspect, this can be lively, fun or wandering into new territory. In relationships, you can shift old paradigms and routines where you feel constricted or bored. Uranus is the energy of liberation – get out of the box and refresh your social life and the joys of life.

April 23-May 18 – Venus in Gemini. Venus is a social butterfly in Gemini. This is the networker who loves communication, connections and interactions. It’s curious, open and flexible, with a light touch that serves alliances, negotiations, media and fun. This Venus knows how to handle change with grace, playfulness and a network of resources.

Focus on diving into new ventures and coming out of your protective shell to reveal even more of your unique authenticity. Start from where you are, utilize what you’ve got and go after what you want. Take a risk and be your Self so you will attract your new soul family members (what a thrill!). They will find you when you show up and show out, as community will be the name of the game in the years to come (online and in person). Stay tuned…

The bold actions you take today will create your tomorrows, so make good use of this tremendous energetic rocket fuel and be proactive.

Namaste, my friend. I am so grateful for your presence on our journey together.

“Often our true path is not the apparently safe one—but if we examine the “safe” path, it leads only to deadness and limitation. The only real safety lies in being true to our own self.” ~ Alan Cohen

“Once we give up searching for approval we often find it easier to earn respect.” ~ Gloria Steinem

“When you follow your bliss, doors will open where you would not have thought there would be doors; and where there wouldn’t be a door for anyone else.” ~ Joseph Campbell

“It takes great learning to understand that all things, events, encounters and circumstances are helpful.” ~ A Course in Miracles

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It’s go time. With all planets Direct and a stellium in Aries, the energy is primed to initiate the new and propel you forward—through new endeavors, processes, identities, and states of consciousness. Bold actions taken now will activate trajectories that shape your future personally and our future collectively.

Things are changing quickly. Focus on moving forward with intention, rather than following an old program. What spurs you on can also create impatience or frustration, so center yourself with mindful intention before you blast off.

April 13 – Mars conjunct Neptune

This is the energy of Wu Wei, in harmony with life and flowing around obstacles. The Aries fire can fuel visions and awaken new dreams. With Neptune in Aries for the next 13 years, Mars in Aries is seeding the imagination while tapping into your Higher Consciousness to activate potential within you that will emerge as your path unfolds.

You may feel this as a surge of inspiration, a creative breakthrough or sudden clarity about what matters. Or you may feel an inner pull to do something that doesn’t fully make sense yet, but you know is right. Trust your intuition; it will never steer you wrong. This is a beautiful day for spiritual practices, to be creative or have an Artist’s Date to stimulate your senses and transcend the mind. Don’t try to force knowing or clarity if it’s not available, rather, choose whatever soothes your soul for best care.

April 13 – Venus sextile Jupiter

This is a warm, uplifting day of grace, abundance and heart-opening, as generosity is in the air. Be open and receptive to any and all blessings that are available (a wonderful way to walk through life every day). Venus-Jupiter can bring love, $$, expansion and a sense of well being overall. Expand your heartspace and open to more love, flowing in and out. Be mindful not to overdo it, as more is not always better.

April 14 – Mercury sextile Uranus

Watch for an upgrade or shift in your mental operating system – your thinking, processing, insights or realizations. You may learn skills or access new timelines that shifts your experience of life. New info can materialize that changes the picture, and you may experience frequencies that you don’t have language for. It’s a radically changing world and Uranus creates sudden openings and liberation from limitations.

April 14-May 2 – Mercury in Aries

Direct, quick and impulsive, this Mercury will speak and act on instinct, jumping into action without thinking things through and speaking without a filter. It is great for clear, courageous decisions and conversations, ready to go with vitality and drive. You can get so much done and forge a path where you may not have dared to go before. Now you have the mental clarity to facilitate actions toward any inspired visions you had earlier in the week.

April 16 – Sun conjunct Chiron

Chiron carries both the wound and the medicine, as the Sun illuminates both. In Aries, the wound is around identity and courage—fear of being too much or not enough, where you learned to shrink rather than shine. Sun-Chiron illuminates these areas with compassion so you can see them clearly and make new choices if needed.

Wherever you have struggled the most to show up as your Self is where your experience of healing can become a light for others. This is a day for radical Self-acceptance, quiet courage and Self-honoring. Say yes to who you are. That is the healing.

April 16 – Mars sextile Pluto

The invitation is to utilize your power, strength and motivation in service to your intentions. Mars-Pluto offers deep, focused, transformational energy with momentum that gives you the stamina to accomplish goals. It’s a powerful day to tap into your inner strength and handle anything that requires heavy lifting or that you’ve been avoiding. Pluto affords you resilience when you rise to your mission, but you only find out if you get in the game. You are far more powerful and stronger than you know. I hope you amaze yourself.

April 16 – Mercury conjunct Neptune

The nonlinear world of dreamy Neptune conjoins with speedy Mercury in Aries, wanting clarity and direct communication. You may either feel low vitality and confused, or your creativity and intuition can support your cognition by adding perspectives that are beyond the usual databank of knowledge. It’s a beautiful mix of logic and higher consciousness, head and heart, if you use it that way.

Neptune will soften the edges of Mercury—and no matter what idea or experience you have, it has validity and it will serve a purpose. You just may not know how, what or where for a while. Have faith and open your mind to higher possibilities.

As Mars moves through Aries, you will likely take actions in new areas or ways that you wouldn’t have before now. Decide on where you’ll direct your energy so you have a clear focus, whatever it is. This is a time for attempts at what you are called to begin without needing to know all the steps in advance. You can adjust as needed along the way. It’s about getting in the game, expanding your familiar world and trusting yourself to land on your feet.

The Universe supports your efforts now, so make use of this tremendous energy and be proactive!

Namaste, my friend. I am so grateful for your presence on our journey together. 

“Everything will line up perfectly when knowing and living the truth becomes more important than looking good.”  ~ Alan Cohen

“Live out of your imagination, not your history.” ~ Stephen Covey

“Each act of generosity is a recognition of our interdependence, an expression of our Buddha nature.” ~ Jack Kornfield

“Every time we choose safety, we reinforce fear… our world grows smaller and smaller.” ~ Cheri Huber, The Fear Book

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We are in a space that is incredibly rich with possibilities. The Sun, Saturn and Neptune are raring to go in Aries, while Mercury and Mars are still lingering in intuitive Pisces, filtering thoughts and actions, as you process endings and dream in your future. You dream in your future when you have a vision that is so vivid and real, you hold it until it becomes manifest. There are just a few aspects this week with inspiration and activity that is lively, and subtle energies forming a tapestry behind the scenes.

April 3 – Mercury trine Jupiter. This pair working in harmony creates optimism, clarity and allows for expansive ideas. Whereas fear keeps you contracted, this is the remedy as you feel inspired. You can make smart plans or generate opportunities; you can stretch beyond your usual mindset to open new doors that can change your life. Infinite possibilities abound and when you widen your lens to discover new people, paths and potential. You can literally redirect your future by stretching and taking a risk.

April 3 – Venus square Pluto. This pair in fixed signs can initiate passionate connections, intense conflicts and profound truths when Venus is pressured by Pluto. While Venus craves harmony, comfort and connection, Pluto demands truth, transparency and surrender. Issues around trust, $$, power or hidden agendas can arise in relationships with reveals that are game-changers. Pluto-Venus can transform relationships, your heart and quality of life by illuminating truths that challenge beliefs about your Self and your lovability, breaking patterns that awaken you to a new reality. Communications can be weighty with lasting repercussions. Deep, deep, deep and primal.

You can use the Mercury-Jupiter and Venus-Pluto to honor your values and move into a more empowered and aligned expression of life for you. Being pushed out of complacency (internally or externally) is a profound event that will force you to regroup, hence, a new beginning. If you know that you are out of alignment with your values or your value, it’s time for a course correction and you can begin now.

April 5 – Sun square Jupiter. This is proactive energy that can give you the confidence to take actions you normally wouldn’t, full of positivity that can override doubt with joyful enthusiasm. When you embody inspiration with optimism and generosity, you are likely to be successful, while attracting goodness and opportunities as a mirror of your frequency. Enjoy, but be mindful of what you say “Yes” to, as there are no brakes on this joyride.

April 8 – Mars sextile Uranus. You may feel restless and bored with the status quo, wanting to shake things up today by doing something new or different. Some excitement to feel more alive. This will stimulate your authentic nature and spur you to break out of limiting roles and stale routines. Choose activities or pursuits that allow you to express aspects of Self that have been suppressed or hidden. It’s a gift when you’re motivated to pursue things that you normally wouldn’t for the Self-discovery alone. Try on this experience of liberation and freedom to see how it feels and consider it rehearsal for some emerging energy. To be continued; there’s always something to learn.

April 9-May 18 – Mars in Aries. Mars is in its rulership in bold, courageous Aries, where it is the maverick, pioneer, warrior and goes after what it wants. It’s good to have a focus, as Mars and Saturn in Aries will want to build something that lasts. And if this is work you can do on your own, all the better, as Mars in Aries is independent, not one to wait for permission, approval or agreement. Utilize these six weeks well and you can accomplish a lot as you express your passion via your efforts.

Saturn sextile Pluto continues to be a constructive influence this week supporting deep, lasting transformation through disciplined effort and conscious restructuring. Decisions made now will permanently shift the foundations of your life as you align intentional actions with your truth and take responsibility for creating your path—a process through which you follow your own yellow brick road.

No matter where you think you’re going, be prepared to experience surprises and amazement along the way, as you enter (and co-create) a world you’ve never seen before, where the individual has more personal power than ever. Your deepest truth is always your North Star that guides you forward, but Saturn-Pluto is the commitment and work that will stabilize you.

Enjoy your week and allow yourself to transcend your usual boundaries. Investigate your desires, try things, feel what wants to express from within you. It’s time for a scenic detour from your usual life.

The process is unfolding perfectly and all is well, no matter what it looks like from our limited perspective. There’s a much bigger picture and you are part of the fabric. Your presence is vital to the creation, so do not limit or minimize yourself.

Namaste, my friend. I am so grateful for your presence on our journey together. 

“If one asks for success and prepares for failure, he will get the situation he has prepared for.” ~ Florence Scovel Shinn

”As I start to walk on the way, the way appears.” ~ Rumi

“When happiness eludes us – as, eventually, it always will – we have the invitation to examine our programmed responses and to exercise our power to choose again.” ~ Richard Rohr

“Hit the ‘refresh’ button and be still. Fear is gone in the field of expansion with dynamic enthusiasm for life itself!” ~ Rev Michael Beckwith

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Lisa E Zimmerman is an Intuitive Astrologer, Transformational Mentor and Creator of Awakened Life Retreats, helping seekers discover who they came here to be via energetic transmissions and how to create an evolving, aligned and meaningful life. It is a heartfelt journey. www.soullevelsolutions.com