Major Highlights happening this week that are discussed at length in the weekly forecast video: Happy Last Quarter Moon week, love! How are you doing? Here are a few important transits with quick insights for this week:

• Mercury enters Gemini on May 3: a strong focus on writing, podcasting, neighborhood or local activities, day-to-day tasks and errands; transportation troubles, and upgrades.

• Last Quarter Moon in Aquarius reaches its peak on May 3: a strong focus on completing a group or collaborative projects intended to reach a large platform. Re-evaluating the future based on your current needs. Adjusting to change.

• Venus enters Gemini on May 8: a strong focus on mental connections, books/reading, poetry/novels, uplifting music, motivational speeches, childhood/school-age friends, early learning, short-travels/staycations, connecting with those around you. With Mercury also stationing retrograde in Gemini on May 29, it's time to reprogram your mind and how you talk!

• The Moon in Aquarius will conjunct Saturn in Aquarius on May 3 and Jupiter in Aquarius on May 4: an opportunity to reconnect emotionally to a higher-vision, group, community, or future goal. learning how to detach from fear of public opinion and stay present in the now. Rebelling against your old self. It's a new you and a new now! Embrace the growing pains.

• The Moon is Waning in Pisces Midweek: an increase in fogginess, sleepiness, overcoming procrastination, reinforcing boundaries, learning how to ask, and RECEIVE help. May experience miscommunications or scheduling mishaps/errors. Increase in lost objects or forgetfulness. Double-check everything before you do it. May 6 (especially around 5 pm EST) is an excellent time to meditate and go within. The Moon in Pisces will conjunct Neptune in Pisces. Finish work early or indulge in some creative pastimes and work. Avoid recreational drugs or alcohol if possible! Tap into your higher self!!!

• The Dark Moon in Aries is in Full Effect for Mothers Day Weekend: With the Dark Moon in Aries forming a square to Pluto RX in Capricorn and a sextile to Jupiter in Aquarius, this Mother's Day is a mixed bag of healing, releasing old traditions, and finding solace in your extended family and tribe. May be integrating plans with extended family or some may be detaching from tradition and doing their own thing altogether (for example, a group of single or widowed mothers coming together in celebration; a group of men celebrating the mothers in their family as a unit instead of doing something one-on-one). Could be a rift between the elders in the family. Try to talk things out and listen to all parties -- there are always three sides to every story. Advice: Keep calm and stay open for the unexpected. Good things come at the end of the day (05/09)!

Weekly Messages for the Signs:

Read the weekly message for your sign in this order: 
1. Ascendant/Rising Sign= the overall focus for this week. 
2. Sun Sign = the areas you should focus on this week. 
3. Moon Sign = how you will emotionally process the energies for the week. 

Air Signs: Gemini, Libra, Aquarius

Air signs, this week’s energy encourages you to call on your tribe and ground yourself for the turbulence this week may bring. Although Mercury will enter your fellow-air sign, Gemini May 3, a trying T-square between the Taurus placements and Aquarius placements forces you to reckon with any inner fears or insecurities buried within. Financial pressures may be looming this week, but focus on what you can control. Yes, expenses may be increasing, but concentrate on where your income is increasing too. If you don’t allow yourself to be overwhelmed by your growth, you’ll see that in the end, you have exactly what you need (I mean down to the cent). Relationships feel troublesome at times, but they may not be from your partner. If you feel that your social interactions keep leading to temper tantrums and hurt feelings, it’s probably you. Instead of projecting your internal frustrations this week, sit with them. Acknowledge what’s holding you back once and for all. 

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Earth Signs: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn

Earth signs, setting boundaries can be difficult, but for you this week, it is imperative! With the Moon in Aquarius forming challenging aspects with the Taurus planets on Monday and Tuesday, you could be feeling tapped dry from a work project or plain old boredom. Try not to burn out (or quit) before you reach full steam. Although you would like to rest and relax for the rest of the week to recoup from Monday and Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays waning Moon in Pisces awaken your social houses, putting you in demand with your coworkers, peers, and friends. With Mercury moving into Gemini on May 3 and forming a challenging square to the Pisces Moon, you may find yourself running more errands this week than usual. Keep track of small objects and paperwork, or you may lose something! This weekend brings healing as the Dark Moon in Aries hits the lowest parts of your chart. You may be reflecting on where you are still giving away your power or where you are holding yourself back. The key this week is remembering that you are only one person. It’s also okay for you to say no. For some, this week is also a signal for you to ask for help. Do not be afraid to lean on others. 

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Fire Signs: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius

Fire signs, this week’s energies ask you to dig deep and call on your inner guidance. With the Taurus and Aquarius placements shaking up your money houses, you could feel a strain on your time, pockets, and influence this week. For some, especially on Monday and Tuesday, it may feel like being pulled in multiple directions. Take a deep breath and listen to your heart. IF it does not resonate, release it. With Mercury entering Gemini on May 3 and Venus entering Gemini on May 8, it’s time to share your thoughts. A healing conversation may come up this week that requires your confidence, don’t hold back. At the same time, Mercury is challenged by the waning Moon in Pisces midweek, so an issue that you thought was in the past is still in the present. See it for what it is. If looking for solace Wednesday and Thursday, scale back!!! Instead of knocking off everything on your wishlist, focus on the top two! This weekend brings joy and celebration as the Dark Moon in Aries forms a comforting trine with your fire placements. You may get a chance to reconnect with someone who always makes you laugh. Key: Do not be afraid to take up space. The people are listening. 

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Water Signs: Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces

Water signs, this week's energies ask you to dig into your toolbox and pull out your thick skin. With your social houses under fire this week, you may find that a relationship you thought was solid may require more work or more time to adjust to your new boundaries. Give others (and yourself) time to embrace the changes. However, with the Moon waning in Pisces midweek, find your center. Surrounding yourself with water or envisioning yourself near water brings you clarity and profound strength. If feeling inspirational, sharing a few thoughts with a loved one or close friend could help you go from thinking about doing it to doing it. Don’t hesitate to ask for reinforcements -- two minds are always greater than one. This weekend, find ways to explore life outside your comfort zone or normal circle. If you are someone who always has to do something with or for someone else, try doing something fun solo dolo. Finding peace and intimacy within yourself unlocks hidden downloads. Some of you may find that your dreams are more vivid than usual, especially mid-week when the Moon is in Pisces. Keep a journal close for the insights you receive. Special messages are being sent through you this week (maybe even for someone else). Key: do not be afraid to be the messenger. Listen to your spirit and watch for the signs. You may be a major blessing to someone this week.