The Sabian Symbol for the Sun’s Yearly Ingress into Taurus
Taurus 1 (0°- 1°)
A Clear Mountain Stream ~ Rudhyar
AUTHENTIC SELF EXPRESSION
Pure, innocent spontaneity as a way of life
“Spontaneous authenticity”
Moving out of the realm of potentiality and into the world of form we soon become an admixture of the very many impressions that impact upon us. Yet the very first condition is that of purity, we are what we are in essence and in innocence, nothing more than the distillation-seed of what has gone before.
“Freedom is for those who depend on the power of their resourcefulness”
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When the Sun enters Taurus, it’s time to put down roots, get centered in your environment, and build some sturdier foundations. What do you value? What were your dreams? Have you let them slip away? Now’s the time to release your fears and frustration, be resourceful and use your strength and willpower to fight for your values and dreams, set things right, support and help others, and embrace change.
“Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world.” ~ Harriet Tubman
Time to Turn Awareness into Action
On April 19, 2025, after a very long period of reassessment, Taurus Season begins with all the planets moving forward and the strong and peaceful Taurus Sun challenging both Mars in Leo and Pluto in Aquarius … A powerful fixed T-Square!
The Taurus Sun wants beauty, peace, and comfort. Venus, the ruler of Taurus, is in Pisces conjunct the North Node fostering a sense that the way forward is through faith, and interconnectedness with others and the world around us. Neptune, the ruler of the North Node is in Aries trine its ruler Mars in Leo.
The sky seems to be saying it’s time to gather your courage and confidence, and become a creative and selfless Hero, aligned with the future, and dedicated to something greater than yourself.
April 22 is Earth Day
“Fifty-five years after the first Earth Day, and as the world reaches a tipping point, our leaders have chosen this moment to roll back environmental and health protections, crush renewable energy, and torpedo the green economy, all to put more money in the hands of the oil companies and the super-rich. With climate change upon us, biodiversity crashing, and plastic and toxics filling our bodies, now is the time for change.” ~ Earth Action Day
Earth Day (April 22nd), May Day (May 1st), and Mother’s Day (May 11th) all fall during Taurus Season. Each of these represent peaceful movements advocating for human rights, the Earth, and all of life. Taurus Season is the time advocate for a more just and equitable society for all.
April 27, 2025 ~ Taurus New Moon
Sabian Symbol for this Taurus New Moon
Taurus 8 (7°- 8°)
A sleigh on land uncovered by snow ~ Rudhyar
ALIGNMENT WITH THE FUTURE
The importance and value of anticipating
what inevitable changes are coming
“Making something out of nothing with creative optimism”
Following a major setback and significant process of letting go, we must look forward to the future with optimism and imagination. What we have managed to learn and earn become the building blocks and resources of a future as yet to be created out of our thoughts.
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Mars opposite Pluto
On April 27, 2025, Mars in Leo opposes Pluto in Aquarius one last time
Review the Mars/Pluto oppositions 2024 – 2025
The 2024-2025 Mars Rx cycle was significantly marked by an intense opposition to Pluto.
- November 3, 2024: Mars opposed Pluto at 29° Cancer/Capricorn
- November 5, 2024: Mars entered Leo
- November 19, 2024: Pluto entered Aquarius
- December 7, 2024: Mars went retrograde at 6° Leo
- January 3, 2025: Mars Rx opposed Pluto at 1° Leo/Aquarius
- January 6, 2025: Mars Rx re-entered Cancer
- February 24, 2025: Mars stationed direct at 17° Cancer
- April 27, 2025: Mars opposed Pluto at 3° Leo/Aquarius
- May 2, 2025: Mars leaves shadow at 6° Leo
Transiting Mars/Pluto Opposition
Transiting Mars opposing transiting Pluto was the key transit during this Mars Rx cycle.. Mars and Pluto have been locked in this intense dance for six months. This dance has created horror story scenarios so dramatic and intense that they are testing the peoples’ relationship with those who have power and control of the world.
David vs Goliath
Now it seems the people have found themselves in “David vs Goliath” situations, where marginalized groups or individuals must challenge powerful government institutions and individuals. This can include ethnic minorities, oppressed populations, those facing human rights abuse, small nations challenging global powers, those protecting the environment, and many more.
“A patriot must always be ready to defend his country against his government.” ~ Edward Abbey: The Godfather of Environmental Activism
Venus Enters Aries
On April 30, 2025 Venus leaves Pisces and enters Aries. Venus in Aries is the bold woman warrior, with a strong sense of purpose, not one of violence, but a woman of courage and enthusiasm.
Mars leaves its post retrograde shadow on May 2, 2025 at 6° Leo… what’s done is done! That same day Venus in Aries conjoins Neptune in Aries. Time to leave the past behind and courageously move forward with a redefinition of what we value, and how we dream, act, and believe as a society.
Scorpio Full Moon ~ May 12, 2025
Scorpio Full Moon Sabian Symbol
Scorpio 23 (22° – 23°)
A rabbit metamorphoses into a nature spirit ~ Rudhyar
REFINING ANIMAL INSTINCTS
Some of our baser inclinations can be
trained into a higher spiritual expression
“Transforming baser instincts”
Instead of denying our baser passions we can learn to transform them into a higher expression. For example, we may notice a similarity between the energy of a zealous devotee, who has found a way to transform their lust for dominance into an enthusiastic willingness to praise God, and that expressed by a person of violence or sexual extravagance.
Imagination is the transition of consciousness that can endow anything with profound meaning
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A day before the Scorpio Full Moon a hot headed Mercury in Aries entered bull headed Taurus. At the time of the Full Moon, Mercury in Taurus is exactly square Pluto, which can lead to intense and confrontational verbal encounters as individuals feel compelled to dominate conversations. Words have power.
“Handle them carefully, for words have more power than atom bombs.” ~ Pearl Strachan
Taurus Sun Conjunct Uranus
Expect some instability and surprises on May 17, 2025 as the Taurus Sun makes its annual conjunction with Uranus in Taurus. Movement is afoot. So let the Sun shine in and embrace a peaceful (Taurus) revolution (Uranus.)
“Those who make peaceful revolution impossible will make violent revolution inevitable.” ~ John F Kennedy
Taurus Season ends and Gemini season begins on May 20, 2025 with Venus in Aries trine Mars in Leo and the Sun Sextile Neptune in Aries
Note: The sky speaks to the world each astrological season and delivers messages that each person hears and experiences in a uniquely different way (related to their birth chart and life.) What’s written here is not personal, it’s about major happenings in the sky that affects the entire world.