GALACTICLY SPEAKING 
                                    By Craig Pace 

       This is the monthy Jupiter ends its long winter retrograde and turns 
    direct. As it does, the 1st of May, it is preparing to leave Virgo and will 
    not return for about 14 years. If you are an earth sign person (Taurus, 
    Virgo, or Capricorn) and have been taking in the advancement, increase, 
    improvement and expansion but not setting yourself up for long range benefit 
    (opening doors, widening horizons, etc,) then this is a wake-up call for 
    you. When Jupiter leaves Virgo this coming October 11, the influence of 
    increase from our solar systems largest planet will be gone. One of the 
    problems with positive Jupiter transits is that, when under their influence, 
    we come to think of the ongoing advantage as being just the way life is. 
    Then when the influence is over, we look around and say, "Well, what 
    happened, why don't things go easily any longer?" It is because we raise our 
    level of consumption during easy and lucrative times to that of the incoming 
    flow, then when the influence is over, the flow dries up. The caution for 
    these transits is to take this time of opportunity to set yourself up for 
    the long-term. So if you are earth sign and have been enjoying a season of 
    prosperity, opportunity or effectiveness, right now is not too late to wake 
    up and use this time to invest your energies into some long term payoffs. 
    Real growth, expanded potentials and newly developed assets will still be in 
    place after October, while potentials for new opportunities will become 
    fewer and farther between. 
       May is also, of course, the time of Taurus. Probably there are more 
    flowers in bloom now than any other time of the year. It is a time when we 
    want to slow down a little and enjoy nature's artistic finess. Countless 
    varieties of delicate shapes and colors capture us into doscovering them, 
    while intoxicating fragrances fill our senses. The promise of spring is 
    fulfilled. It is no surprise that the nature of Taurus is appreciation and 
    love of beauty. (It's their darned stubborn selfishness that gets me.) 
       There are no eclipses this month, but the full Moons are on the 2nd and 
    31st, the new Moon is the 16th. The first time it is full is at 13 degrees 
    of Taurus. The Moon is in one of its most advantageous places in this sign, 
    indicating trustworthiness, true-blue friendships, loyalty, sincerity and 
    emotional fullness. Topics around the second of May will range from 
    acknowledgement of attraction to pledges of marriage. Other scenarios 
    include; The beginning of a prosperous money cycle, a family stroll in a 
    natural setting or a friend going out of his/her way to do something special 
    for you. 
       The full Moon on the 31st is in Gemimi at 11 degrees and marks quite a 
    different time. New beginnings then will involve fickleness of mood, a need 
    of variety or change, a learning project, or maybe just a fun chatty day. 
    The full Moon, which indicates the end of something having to do with 
    family, emotions, or our natural way of being ourselves is at 26 degrees of 
    Scorpio. The Scorpionic influence here will make this day heavy and 
    thunderous. (The Moon is as uncomfortable in Scorpio as it is warm and 
    friendly in Taurus.) Look for possible arguments at home with someone who is 
    not willing to consider another's point of view, the foot being put down and 
    law proclaimed, or someone pouty and moody in your life. 
    
                                    May Specifics 
       If you are Scorpio, born about the 14th of November, I know I have not 
    written much for you in recent months. But, you are still involved in the 
    same difficult, powerful, sometimes acutely painful transformation that I 
    spoke of last fall. By now though, you are beginning to see your way out. 
    The destructive dismantling of your old way of life and starting over from 
    scratch, obviously will not go on forever. The 'new you' is beginning to 
    emerge. Probably you can already tell, you will be stronger and more able in 
    life, more than you would have ever been if you had stayed in the old 
    shackles. It is better where you are going and you'll never be tempted to go 
    back. Pluto is the influence here, the ruler of your natal Sun, and the 
    aspect is the powerful conjunction. Qualities described by Pluto are total 
    fearlessness and the condition of no longer believing in, or being able to 
    accept the old ways. The awareness usually is that some major pillar of the 
    foundation of our life is found out to be a morbid lie. This is a most 
    difficult awareness to resist. Those that do retain their old ways and do 
    not grow by meeting the challenge will pay the heavy price, of a major loss 
    of personal power and self respect. 
       For Virgoans born August 24 through September 1, the first paragraph this 
    month is especially for you, and the time is now. While transit Jupiter will 
    be in Virgo until October, it is exactly conjuncting your natal Sun this 
    month. This is your prime time, so make your best choices right now while 
    the influence is at its peak. 
       Geminis born from May 26 through June 4, financial juggling around the 
    end of the month is not a good idea as things could easily get out of hand. 
    If you end robbing Peter to pay Paul, Pete may have a few things to say 
    about that. Even still, all will be straightened out again by mid-June. 
       If your Sun sign is Leo and you were born between the 7th and the 12th of 
    August, it is temporary, but this month, Murphy's law is in effect. If it 
    can go wrong, it will. That would not be so bad, except it will be up to you 
    to set things straight again. Loss or the potential of it may be in line for 
    you. Your sensitive yet confident, winning manner is important now. 
       For Librans, especially those born between the 8th and the 14th of 
    October, the positive money cycle I've been talking about since March is 
    even stronger for you this month around the 25th. Expect positive financial 
    events at this time that could net you a nifty bundle. Enjoy! 
       Taureans born from the 5th through the 12th of May should expect testing 
    challenges all this month., Look for ways to cut the deadwood from your 
    life. You need to be light, flexible, and effective now, especially 
    concerning things that are your personal responsibility. 
       If you are Aries born between the 3rd and the 10th of April, May 27 
    through June 2 is a time of concern for you since your chart shows a health 
    caution at that time. Another possibility however, is your becoming quite 
    angry about having been lied to concerning an important issue in your life.