161 | Pluto Retrograde & Mercury in Taurus: Ripping off the Band-Aid

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Astrology highlights for the week of May 4, 2025:

 

00:51 – Astrology in action, featuring recent news stories.

 

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This week's big three:

 

13:12 – We have a First Quarter Moon at 14 Leo on Sunday.

 

23:16 – Also on Sunday, Pluto turns retrograde at 3 Aquarius (until October 13, 2025).

 

28:02 – On Saturday, Mercury enters Taurus (May 10 – May 25).

 

Word of the Day:

 

31:31 – On Sunday, RELEASE is the word of the day. Let go of what’s no longer aligned. It’s time to shed old identities, unmet goals, and prideful patterns that no longer serve. Make space for healing and transformation.

 

34:00 – Monday’s word is HEADLINER. Big stories rise to the surface. Truths that have been hidden may take center stage. Confront chaos with courage and recognize where you are the main character in your own healing journey. 

 

37:19 – Tuesday's is ENCHANTMENT. There is an alluring energy to transform beauty, intimacy, and self-worth. Tap into the magic of your magnetism. Connect with what feels soulful and empowering, not just pretty.

 

38:48 – Wednesday's is EXAGGERATION. Facts can get lost in overblown stories. Be mindful of how you communicate. Are you embellishing, minimizing, or truly sharing from the heart?

 

40:13 – Thursday's word is RECIPROCITY. Evaluate the give-and-take in your relationships. Ask yourself if you’re receiving as much as you give, or giving out of balance. 

 

41:35 – Friday's is HASTY. Watch your words and impulses; what seems urgent may not be important. Take a breath before reacting, emailing, or making a decision.

 

42:25 – On Saturday, the word is PURSE STRINGS. Our attention turns to money, control, and security. Hidden truths about finances may surface. Reflect on what you value and what you hoard.

 

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