Planetary Transits for May 24 -- May 30

May 25, 2007

Sun transits Taurus, from 08:42 to 15:25°. Sun is outside the orb of influence of other planets.

Moon is waxing and transits Leo, Virgo, Libra and into Scorpio.

Mercury transits out of Taurus and into its own sign, Gemini, on May 24, at 08:16 a.m. CDT. Mercury is outside the orb of influence of other planets, but is weak until May 28.

Mars transits Pisces from 12:33 to 17:49°. Mars is strong and outside the orb of influence of other planets. (This should be good for property and real estate.)

Venus transits out of Gemini and into Cancer, on May 30, at 11:09 a.m. CDT. Venus is outside the orb of influence of other planets.

Jupiter transits Scorpio, from 22:32 to 21:40°, outside the orb of influence of other planets. Jupiter is retrograde until August 6.

Saturn transits Cancer from 25:13 to 25:39°, under the aspect of Jupiter until June 5. Persons, companies and countries with Taurus, Cancer, and Capricorn rising signs need to be careful and patient.

Rahu and Ketu transit Aquarius and Leo, respectively, from 18:37 to 17:56°.

NOTE: The aspect of the sixth ruler, Jupiter, on the eighth ruler, Saturn, in the chart of USA and President George W. Bush is significant through May. Serious problems and tension continue.

TRANSITS FOR EACH “RISING SIGN” (Not “Sun sign”):

Aries: Some new status is likely, but exercise patience through mid-June. Expenses, retreats, relocation or long distant ventures are possible. Avoid conflicts. Tell your partner to be careful. There may be problems for your father.

Taurus: Focus on property, home life, children, education, investments and independence. Take care of your health and be careful to avoid debts, fire, theft, and disputes. Gain from long distant ventures.

Gemini: Continue to take care of your health, home life, children, education and investments. Some losses, expenses, or problems with authorities are possible. There are gains and income through your career. Focus on real estate, construction, and your executive capability.

Cancer: Remain vigilant. There can be conflicts, health, financial, and marital issues. Career matters continue to improve. Gain through your family and authority figures. There may be property expenses, and be careful traveling.

Leo: Focus on your career and authority figures. Take a leadership position. There may be some windfall. There can be gains through your own efforts and communications. Continue to protect your marriage and partners.

Virgo: Last week to decorate your workplace or buy that new company car. Focus on your career. Consider writing, brokering, business and communications. Executive and real estate entrepreneurial activities may be productive.

Libra: Get a little extra rest this week. The focus is still on your “dharma”, good fortune, and entrepreneurial activities. There may be some setback with friends and income. Remind your partner to be careful with health, debts, and disputes.

Scorpio: Keep focused on your career and partnerships. It is a good year to teach, publish, and consult. There may be some weakness with friends and income, along with expenses. Protect your children, education, and investments.

Sagittarius: Continue to focus on your health and finances. There may be gains through your partners. Focus on your career and partners though July. Invest in property and home life. Avoid conflict with authority figures.

Capricorn: Be patient with your career through May. There may be debts, disputes, fire, theft, or mental tension. Focus on property, real estate, and entrepreneurial activities. Rely on marriage and partners.

Aquarius: Entrepreneurial activities connected with property, construction, engineering and executive capability should be productive. You can also focus on your “dharma”, writing, children, education and investments. Consider property partnerships.

Pisces: Be bold and take charge. This is a good time for sports, dance, competition, property, martial arts, and executive action. You can shine, but be careful to avoid accidents and disputes. Relationships improve after May 27.

These transits are based on your "rising sign", and not on your "Sun sign". If you do not know what your rising sign is, or to to this column by email, contact: david.

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