The Week Ahead: 14-20 May 2023
The Week Ahead is a comprehensive look at both the weekly planetary information as well as the daily forecast. The planetary information presented is from daily astrological charts over the course of the week that aligns with the planetary governor for each day, while the daily information is gleaned from each day’s I Ching-based Human Design chart, runes from both the Elder Futhark, geomancy, and numerology. The astrological and Human Design charts are cast for 8:00 am Pacific time.
Retrograde Planets – Mercury stations Direct on 5/14, Pluto continues its retrograde
The Sun
12th House/Taurus
Specific influences: 5, Othala, Albus, Human Design Gate/Line 23.6 Fusion
The Sun’s influence impacts an individual’s identity, vitality, and ego expression. Over the week, you assert yourself well and you enjoy pursuing new endeavors where you have the opportunity to share your intuitive awareness with others. You’re also known to think outside the box, and in doing so, you’ve established yourself as a leader with a unique and innovative perspective. That said, while the Sun is still in Taurus, you may prefer a more solitary work experience that provides a sense of security and reliability this week.
You enjoy a shared sense of purpose with a diverse group of people on Sunday, 14 May 2023, which enables you to find solutions that are unique and innovative. The group appreciates your wise counsel and you benefit from their loyalty and support.
The Moon
Various signs and houses (10th/Pisces; 10th/Aries; 11th/Aries; 11th/Taurus; 12th/Taurus; 12th/Gemini)
Specific Influences: 6, Nauthiz, Amissio, Human Design Gate/Line 17.1 Openness
The Moon’s interaction with the various signs throughout the week impacts an individual’s emotions, moods, and vulnerabilities. At the beginning of the week, if you feel that co-workers aren’t as supportive of your ideas or input, you may become stressed or upset. As the week progresses, however, things settle down and you receive the support and praise you’ve earned. As the Moon travels into Taurus, you seem to rely less on others to meet your emotional needs, and you’re more inclined to chart your own course.
You remain open on Monday, 15 May 2023, to a variety of opinions that enable a more informed decision. As you work together, let go of any hesitance to engage and move forward on a shared path.
Mars
2nd/Cancer
Specific Influences: 7; Kenaz, Caput Draconis, Human Design Gate/Line 56.2 Linkage
Mars invokes action, courage, passion, and strength in an individual. However, Mars can also provide the impetus for conflict, and throughout the week, you need to control your aggressive or impulsive side so that you don’t impact achieving your objectives. Although you typically assert yourself well to others, they may find your temper too much to deal with and ultimately avoid you. But toward the end of the week, interactions smooth out a bit and you’re more in control.
Today’s rune, Kenaz, involves clarity and revelation, and on Tuesday, 16 May 2023, its influence may reveal who you are to others. Time will tell if that will portend a new beginning of some kind, but until that happens, stay focused and be prepared to move forward.
Mercury
11th/Taurus
Specific Influences: 8; Ansuz, Fortuna Major; Human Design Gate/Line 27.5 The Executor
Mercury influences an individual’s communication style, thought processes, and how one negotiates or transacts with others. Although Mercury ends its retrograde on Sunday, the shadow effect continues for a week or so, and conveying solutions to others may still be challenging. You’re drawn to others who also prefer a careful approach and dealing with challenges in a self-disciplined manner, but over the week, you may need a few more days to find common ground.
An effective distribution of resources on Wednesday, 17 May 2023 will be much easier if you express yourself with clarity and avoid micromanaging the situation. Recognize others for their input and you’ll be acknowledged for your leadership.
Jupiter
11th House/Aries; 11th/Taurus (5/16-20)
Specific Influences: 9, Isa, Puella, Human Design Gate/Line 3.5 Victimization
Jupiter is the planet of expansion and influences an individual’s growth, luck, abundance, and self-confidence. Throughout the week, you draw from a wide variety of friends and acquaintances, inspiring them to move forward on new endeavors. And you’re eager to express your ideas and plans for the future. However, you might overreact or act impulsively if you feel that someone is trying to interfere with or undermine your own progress. At the end of the week, your concerns dissipate and you’re so optimistic that you can accomplish anything.
On Thursday, 18 May 2023, you may realize that staying stuck in a particular belief or perception may be at the expense of others. Although having ideals is important, you must leave room for others to express their own and not see it as one winning over the other.
Venus
1st/Cancer
Specific Influences: 1, Inguz, Conjunctio, Human Design Gate/Line 39.4 Temperance
Venus, the planet of attraction, happiness, harmony, and beauty, reflects the feminine aspect within and how an individual loves and expresses intimacy as well as self-worth. Over the week, you take a more assertive role with a partner; however, at times, expressing your feelings is challenging. That said, there may be financial issues that need addressing without an impulsive response. At the end of the week, a lack of support may leave you struggling and you could resort to spending money to fill that void.
Evaluate a situation before responding on Friday, 19 May 2023, so that the best agreement can be made. There is potential here for a unique solution so don’t insist on the first thing that comes to mind until you’ve explored the issue more thoroughly.
Saturn
10th House/Pisces; 9th/Pisces (5/18-20)
Specific Influences: 2, Tiwaz, Acqusitio, Human Design Gate/Line 37.1 The Mother/Father
The planet Saturn slows things down, invoking realism, boundaries, restraint, and the impact of time on an individual. During the beginning of the week, you may still be concerned about how others perceive your worth, leading you to work more diligently; however, rest assured that your self-discipline, loyalty, and dependability are appreciated by others and a new partnership may form. If challenges arise toward the end of the week, a tried and true approach may not be viable, and a new strategy may be necessary.
Through collaboration with others on Saturday, 20 May 2023, you solve an issue while preserving a set of shared values and ideals. And what you gain from the overall experience may give you more confidence in the future.
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