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May 2017 AstroMotivation Forecast: Be true to yourself

Apr 30, 2017

“The truer you are to yourself, the greater your gifts will manifest themselves” – T. Jackson

We all struggle to be authentic in who we are. Being human, we each battle with our inconsistencies – like wanting to be healthy (yet eating junk food), promising to exercise (yet not moving off the couch) or claiming poverty (yet shopping till we drop)! This is the month to take a look at what we’re doing and if our actions are in line with our true selves.

Each of us is responsible for examining the impact our actions and words have to ourselves and our world. No matter our occupation, we promote ourselves daily in how we think, speak, act and connect with others. If these representations don’t match what we are and what we feel, we’re betraying our own selves and will never be able to find our true potential.

May is the month for being true to ourselves: who we are, what we say and how we act. In the weeks ahead we are encouraged to focus on greater self-awareness and to be more genuine in our communications and expression of energy. Astrologically, with Mercury going Direct, Venus in Aries and Mars in Gemini this month, we’re given the opportunity to consider ourselves more objectively: our defences, our delights, our talents and our tantrums – and how we relate to others. The more we know ourselves, and acknowledge the truth about who we are, the more power we have to make positive changes in our lives and share our unique gifts with the world!

The month starts off with Mercury in Aries going Direct on the 4^th. As the planet ruling our thoughts and expressions finally moves forward, so too can our plans and projects! This is your all-clear signal to advance your visions and manifest your desires. Go ahead now with ambitious proposals and programs – your original ideas and unique concepts will be well received! Make an effort to highlight your abilities and your individual talents – be true to yourself by acknowledging your gifts!

May’s Full Moon in Scorpio appears on the 11^th. This is a time of letting go, relinquishing emotional repression and shedding any inauthentic parts of ourselves. This Lunar light illuminates areas that need releasing in our lives: self-doubt, self-sabotage, jealousy, guilt or possessiveness. This is an intense time but a necessary one in order to get us out of any ruts and encourage positive transformation. Like the butterfly emerging from the cocoon, this is a time of casting off and relinquishing the holds that bind us. Consider what you have recently been saying, doing or creating in your life and if it is in keeping with the true you. If your self-love energies have been lacking, this is the time for releasing whatever is keeping you from believing, appreciating and honouring the magic Mercury moves ahead into the sign of Taurus on the 16^th.For the next four weeks, as the planet of communications moves through this Earth sign, we’ll have more opportunity to focus on core issues, our beliefs, how we experience life and what brings us feelings of comfort and security. This is a time when our goals and visions tend to be more practical, deliberate and grounded. Our feelings and senses are also highlighted now – the touch, taste, scent of all that is around us is heightened – helping our tactile natures to emerge. Use this energy to acknowledge your gifts, express your creative ideas and share your heartfelt thoughts with others!

We change signs as the Sun goes into Gemini on the 21^st. We now begin a new chapter for recognising greater self-belief, realising more of our unique skills and reinforcing positive thoughts. We can empower ourselves at this time by understanding that our beliefs are what give us wings or ground us. How we think and feel about ourselves is what makes it so! As the Sun moves into Gemini, we are offered a clearer view of who we are, how we think, better ways to communicate and how to more fully express our energies and knowledge.

Lastly, we welcome a Gemini New Moon on the 26^th. Sharing individual as well as communal knowledge, creating better communications with those we care about and embracing new ideas is highlighted! This is a new cycle of greater expression, awareness and understanding – of ourselves and those in our lives. This beautiful occasion encourages greater connections for sharing thoughts, feelings, insights and philosophies. Give the gift of your personal wisdom to those who can benefit from it now! Allow this lunar energy to assist you in gaining greater enlightenment, mindfulness and the joy that comes with new beginnings!

Happy May and All Best Wishes to those at Starts at 60!