Weekly Horoscope: May 14 - May 20

Saturn-Uranus Trine - A New Approach?

This week, it may be valuable to remember that 2017 is a '1' year — a year of New Beginnings similar to the influence of a New Moon — when the light is dim and it isn't always easy to see exactly which direction we may be going. The powerful Uranus/Pluto square is waning but there are enormous adjustments to be made as the square wanes and we are forced to adapt to an entirely new set of circumstances. This week's Saturn-Uranus trine (the second of three) offers the opportunity to restructure our approach. As we emerge from the last retrograde Mercury, we are finding that the outer shell of our old, outmoded beliefs are falling away. We may feel quite vulnerable as that protective outer shell falls away. Although we may initially respond with a defensive or protective defiance, ultimately we will need to restructure our beliefs and adopt an entirely new approach. The Saturn-Uranus trine may inspire us to bring form and structure to revolutionary new strategies. Nonetheless, under this week's waning lunar cycle, it may be quite difficult to ignore what is falling away and, instead, focusing on building a new sense of reality. In particular, we need to remember that having compassion for the plight of others does not necessarily mean that we can or should try to step in and fix things right away. We need to take time for further consideration and planning and, especially, unwind any ego-based motivations that may only be playing out a self-centered Hero Complex.

Sunday brings the whispers of a spiritual awakening, which is really just a deeper understanding of the importance of honest self-examination. Monday's challenges quickly test our understanding of that honesty through differing opinions and the potential for power struggles. The power struggles dissipate on Tuesday in an environment that is more open to exploring new approaches. Defensiveness surfaces on Wednesday, particularly if we become focused on the struggles of others. We may consider that flexibility is replacing determination as the most effective current strategy. Protectiveness or defensiveness may continue on Thursday if we are too focused on what is happening with others instead of staying true to our own perspective. Friday's Pisces Moon encourages compassion but we need to carefully take stock of our own abilities before we try too hard to solve the problems of others. The Sun arrives in Gemini on Saturday, which should ultimately lead to productive communication. However, the initial effect may seem quite erratic as we look for ways to show our compassion without becoming overly self-centered by trying to be 'The Hero'.

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