214 | Taurus New Moon on Algol: Mean Girls

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Astrology highlights for the week of May 10, 2026:

 

00:51 – Join Celeste for her FREE webinar "The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe" about Jupiter’s entrance into Leo! It’s happening on May 31st at 1pm PT, and if you can’t make it live, you’ll receive the recording. See you there!

 

This week’s big three:

 

01:39 – Vesta is entering Aries (May 6 – June 21).

 

07:33 – Enroll in Celeste’s class The Proper Care and Feeding of Your Moon! This Moon nourishment class helps you understand your emotional patterns and learn how to support yourself. It also includes two live Q-and-A sessions!

 

08:41 – Mercury is Cazimi at 23 Taurus on Thursday, May 14, at 7:24 am PT.

 

16:36 – On Saturday, May 16, we have a New Moon at 25 Taurus on the fixed star Algol!

 

25:12 – Receive monthly personalized support from Celeste through the OPA Mentorship Program! It starts May 17 and runs through October 18, 2026.

 

Word of the day:

 

25:52 – On Sunday, TRIBAL is the word of the day. The Pisces Moon meets the North Node, pulling you into group energy while the square to Uranus in Gemini sparks sudden insight. You may realize where you’ve been blending in instead of standing out. Watch dynamics around inclusion and exclusion. Resources or support may favor certain groups, leaving others on the outside.

 

27:39 – Monday’s word is MYSTIC. Mercury in Taurus semisquare Neptune in Aries blurs logic and intuition. You may feel something deeply without being able to explain it yet. Trust the feeling but pause before acting. Not everything needs to be figured out right away.

 

28:08 – Tuesday's is GOSSIP. The Pisces Moon squares Venus in Gemini, and information travels fast. Something said behind the scenes could be revealed. Words carry weight right now. Be mindful of what you say and what you engage with.

 

29:56 – Wednesday's is PURITY. The Balsamic Moon in Aries with Vesta in Aries asks you to reset your focus. What you’re devoted to becomes clearer. Release distractions and recommit to what truly matters.

 

30:53 – Thursday's word is BURN. Mercury Cazimi in Taurus brings a moment of clarity around values, money, or self-worth. Something clicks. Let old beliefs fall away. What’s revealed now is meant to shift your direction.

 

31:55 – Friday’s is DRAIN. The Taurus Moon squares Pluto in Aquarius, highlighting where energy or resources are being depleted. Notice what feels unsustainable and where power dynamics are at play.

 

33:12 – On Saturday, the word is SQUANDER. Mars meets Chiron in Aries as the New Moon builds. Reactions can be impulsive, and consequences follow quickly. Move with intention. This is not the time to act without thinking.

 

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