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BY SAM GEPPI

VEDIC ASTROLOGY

Sam Geppi (Sadasiva) is the

author of Yoga and Vedic

Astrology and The Ascen-

dant—108 Planets of Vedic

Astrology. He is the founder

of the American Academy of

Vedic Art and Science, which offers three levels of

certification programs in Vedic Astrology. Currently

the Academy has more than 120 students enrolled.

Visit Sam’s website at: vedicartandscience.com

May begins with an attitude of intensity and a reminder that we are not necessarily always in control.

Use your practice to surrender and to cultivate courage in action. Throughout the month, we’ll be nego-

tiating passion and enthusiasm as well as times when the best action is no action. Doing nothing is a

practice. As we move through the cycles, take time for self-inquiry and turn your attention to devotion.

Complete May by scheduling time with friends and make sure to connect with your tribe and your family.

May 1-2

The Moon is in Scorpio now. Scorpio is a

sign related to the intensity of our emotions.

In particular, we feel the inherent vulnerabil-

ity of life as well as the acute experience that

we are not in control. We have the illusion

of control, but this illusion comes at a price.

For the next couple of days you may be pay-

ing that price, the price of emotional restless-

ness and stress. In response to this, we often

seek to control situations and others. That

often shows up as blaming and victimizing

others. Instead, take this time to develop the

emotional courage to sit with what is, rather

than project outward onto others.

M ay 2

Mars enters Capricorn, where it will be for

the next six months. Mars represents that

part of ourselves that acts with passion and

enthusiasm, mainly in order to feel strong

individually. But these actions may come with

an intense, even burning quality. This can

result in conflict, arguing, and confrontation.

But while in Capricorn, Mars is exalted. This

supports our ability to be more strategic in

these areas. In the highest sense, this is a time

when we will take care to NOT destroy our

relationships with others. The real damaging

aspect of Mars energy is aggression and even

violence. Capricorn, which is ruled by Saturn,

makes us aware of these consequences and

brings a healthy caution to them.

May 3-7

The Moon is in Sagittarius along with Sat-

urn, then in Capricorn with Mars and Ketu.

These five days will be pretty intense and

stressful. On May 3-5, we have a very close

conjunction of the Moon with Saturn, which

can amplify depression and feelings of loneli-

ness. Midway through May 5 and continuing

through May 7, we may experience frustra-

tion and even anger directed toward others,

as the Moon joins Mars and the South Node.

Needless to say, these will be challenging

times, both personally and globally. Some-

times the best thing to do, is nothing.

May 9-10

The Moon is in Aquarius aspected by Saturn

in Sagittarius and Jupiter in Libra. Aquarius

is the sign of culture and larger causes. Sat-

urn brings the energy of focus and commit-

ment. And Jupiter manifests the energy of

inspiration and purpose. Focus your energy

now on things that inspire you. Pay atten-

tion to the areas in which you want to make

the world a better place. Focus on those

long-term goals now.

May 15

Today is the New Moon in Taurus, which

begins a 30-day cycle of Taurus energy.

This enhances our ability to experience the

sensual and pleasurable qualities of life. But

we have to be careful not to become addicted

to the sensual form. Instead we would do

well to remember that enjoyment is just an

affirmation from the universe that we are on

the right track. The deeper lesson is content-

ment with what we have as well as with the

people around us. Happiness and enjoyment

are merely the rewards.

Ask yourself: What makes you happy? It is

life’s fleeting pleasures that you are trying

to gobble up? Or is it wisdom, love and

devotion?

This Full Moon happens in Kritikka Naksha-

tra, which is ruled by the sun god Agni, the

god of purification and light. Now is a great

time to purify your emotional attachments,

and feel that warm glow in your heart that

comes from being devoted to truth.

May 19 – 20

The Moon is in Cancer with Rahu, which

reveals the potential for enormous devotion.

But there is also the potential for toxic emo-

tions overwhelming that deeper, devotional

possibility. Emotion is just energy. When it

is aligned with God, it becomes devotion.

When it is aligned with ego or when this

energy is merely trying to satisfy personal

desires, it may become pathological. Culti-

vate awareness as this will be an intensely

emotional time. Is your heart full of God

or desire?

May 26-27

The Moon is in Libra, joined Jupiter. This is a

great time to reevaluate your relationships. In

your relationships, consider your hopes, disap-

pointments, and connections. Libra is the sign

that promotes our willingness to compromise

and be accommodating of others. Jupiter

shows what inspires us, but also what disap-

points us. These themes are converging now

for all of us. Are we compromising because

we hope our fantasies will be fulfilled? We all

know how that turns out, right?

May 29

There will be a Full Moon in Scorpio today.

This Full Moon in Scorpio allows us to

harmonize emotional passion and vulnerabil-

ity with emotional stability and connection,

which are the qualities of Taurus. Now is

the time for us to be emotionally dynamic

and to address our vulnerabilities. This

comes in contrast to the energy of Taurus, in

which we can be rigid and stuck. Intensity in

contrast to stability is the theme now. It is a

great time to practice yoga and meditation.

This Full Moon takes place in Anuradha

Nakshatra, ruled by the god Mitra, the

god of divine friendliness. Spend time with

friends today.