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Tomorrow, May 31st, at approximately 4:43 am EST, the Moon will light up the sky as she sits full and proud in the sign of fun-loving, truth-seeking Sagittarius. This is a particularly special full moon because she is a Blue moon- you've heard the expression "once in a blue moon"- meaning there are rare 2 full moons within the same month. Usually there is one full moon and one new moon in every month.

What makes this such a special full moon is its conjunction with the Royal Star, Antares, the watcher of the west. (I will follow this post with a series on the Royal Stars.)

Antares is red and massive and shines in the constellation Scorpius (more on that in the series.) Because of its size it can be seen by the naked eye. Antares is often described as intense and obsession. He is considered relatable to Mars/Jupiter because he is all about courage, fearlessness, passion, ambition, competition, and leadership particularly in times of crisis. When activated, Antares can bring "great success if integrity is maintained; downfall if consumed by obsession."

Activated by this full moon, the emotional life becomes intense and passionate. This means your courage will come from a deep emotional place, you may experience sharp instinctual levels, intensified empathy and emotional resilience. However, the shadow side of this conjunction might rear its head as emotional extremes, difficulty in letting go of things that just don't serve you and attraction to relationships that are intense.

The conjunction of Antares and the Moon often brings gifts related to psychological insight and comprehension of hidden motivations.

Traditionally, full moons indicate culmination, revelation and release. Being a Blue moon, there is an amplification of these themes bringing issues to a peak that may have been building for a while. Passing through the sign of Sagittarius there is focus on truth, adventure, faith and fun!

Look up at this beautiful Moon tomorrow, look for Antares, release what no longer brings you joy, be grateful for all that you have, and Enjoy!!!!

As Venus moves into Gemini on the 24th of April 2026, the atmosphere lightens and becomes more curious, expressive, and mentally engaging. After its recent conjunction with Uranus in Ta**us, there is already a sense of freshness and release around relationships, values, and creative expression, as though something has shifted or opened. In Gemini, Venus seeks connection through conversation, shared ideas, and a sense of play, bringing a desire to explore rather than settle too quickly. The sextile to Saturn offers a steadying influence beneath this lightness, helping to give form and reliability to what might otherwise feel fleeting, while the applying trine to Pluto hints at a deepening process unfolding quietly in the background.

The challenge here lies in distraction or inconsistency. With so much mental stimulation, it can be easy to skim the surface of things without fully engaging, or to change direction before something has had the chance to develop. There may also be a tendency to overthink emotions, analysing rather than feeling, which can create a sense of distance in close connections. While the recent shift from Uranus brings excitement, it may also leave things feeling unsettled or undefined, and this can lead to uncertainty about where to invest time and energy. Balancing lightness with presence is key.

At its best, this is a transit that invites connection with both openness and intention. It encourages you to follow curiosity, to speak, share, and explore, while also recognising what holds genuine value over time. The support from Saturn reminds you that even the most effortless connections can be strengthened through consistency, while the approaching influence of Pluto suggests that something meaningful can grow from what begins as a simple exchange. There is an opportunity here to engage with life in a way that feels both light and deeply alive — to allow conversations, ideas, and connections to evolve into something richer than expected. Trust what draws your interest, follow what feels mentally and emotionally engaging, and allow it to lead you somewhere more profound than you first imagined.

Mars conjunct Neptune in Aries, perfecting on the 13th of April 2026, brings together instinct and imagination in a way that feels immediate, bold, and quietly compelling. There is a strong pull to act on what feels meaningful, to follow a vision or inner knowing even if it cannot yet be fully explained. This is a more fiery expression of what is usually subtle, where inspiration seeks movement and ideas want form. With Saturn close behind, what begins as a feeling or impulse is likely to carry weight, asking to be taken seriously and shaped into something real. The square to Jupiter in Cancer adds a layer of tension between independence and emotional security, while subtle links to Uranus and Pluto suggest deeper shifts unfolding beneath the surface.

The challenge lies in moving too quickly on something that has not yet fully settled. There can be a tendency to act on instinct without pausing to sense whether the timing or direction is right, or to become swept up in a feeling that later proves unclear. Emotional responses may run high, particularly when trying to balance personal desires with the expectations or needs of others. At times, this can create a push and pull between confidence and hesitation, where momentum builds and then falters. Without a steady sense of grounding, it is easy to lose clarity or feel frustrated when things do not unfold as imagined.

At its best, this energy invites you to become a kind of visionary in motion — someone who is not only guided by instinct, but willing to shape that instinct into something meaningful. There is real strength in allowing inspiration to lead, while also giving it form through patience and intention. Even small steps taken with clarity can carry this energy far. Trust what stirs within you, but honour it enough to build it slowly and with care. When you meet this moment with both courage and presence, it becomes an opportunity to turn a fleeting vision into something lasting, something that feels not only inspired, but truly lived.

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According to the legend, Perseus, a demi-god and son of Zeus and Danae, who was a mortal woman, beheaded by Medusa, the snake-haired vixen, and saved Andromeda, a princess chained to a rock as a sacrifice to the sea monster.

Medusa was a monster in Greek mythology with a mane of serpents and whose gaze would turn mortals into stone. She was once a maiden but was transformed into a monster by the goddess Athena after being seduced by Poseidon.

Stop wasting time with all the craziness going on in the world today and get outside, look up, follow the moon, follow the planets, educate yourself upward and marvel at what lies above!

Love Raven....

The fixed star, Spica, is currently conjunct the Moon. Positioned in the constellation of Virgo, Spica is a symbol of growth, intellect, success, personal development and scholarly potential. When she is with the Moon she can bless one with gain through inventions, success wealth and honor from Mercury, Venus or Jupiter people. When aligned with the Moon emotional intelligence may be your forte! This is a star that encourages you to grow and pursue perfection.

Spica is currently visible in the night sky. She is literally located 250 light years away from Earth and is one of the key stars used in celestial navigation.

The sky theater is so much more interesting than anything happening in this crazy world right now. Step outside once the sun goes down and the Moon appears and be interested in the planets you can see, the constellations, the milky way. There is so much to see up there and it's all so lovely.

Love Raven....

This morning, at 3:48 a.m., the planet, Uranus, moved into the sign of Gemini. There is a lot to be said when a planet changes signs and Uranus's ingress into airy Gemini will initiate immense change.

Gemini is a mutable air sign ruled by Mercury, and adapts by using its intellect, curiosity and communication skills. Gemini is all about connectivity at an intellectual, mental and verbal level. Uranus is going to shake up and wake up this area in our lives through thought, brain patterns, speech and movement.

Uranus has a vertical equator and 28 moons. He brings change and change can appear suddenly as chaos, disorder, drama, upset. But He can also bring innovation, he can be original and exciting, independent. He loves freedom and can be quite rebellious in order to achieve it and he craves excitement and loathes boredom.

Uranus loves being in Gemini and intends to revolutionize the world through technology and movement of the brain. This will be seen in many ways like high tech and in medicine. We may see breakthroughs in conditions and illnesses of the mind like epilepsy and strokes.

Uranus moves through a sign for approximately 7 years and when a planet first splashes into a new sign is when we see the biggest shifts. You can expect to wake up through easier systems of communication leaving old patterns behind and suddenly and unexpectedly plunging ahead in a completely new era.

Change can be disruptive, but ultimately it is inevitable. Get ready to welcome Uranus very quickly and unexpectedly right through your front door!