By Len Wallick
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Today is the first full day Sun in Taurus. This ingress is normally synchronous with a pronounced internal shift reflecting the full integration of the new season that began with the the vernal equinox one month ago. Recently, however, the idea of normal has been profoundly shifting in and of itself. Practical experience has shown, for example, that it no longer works to interpret Pluto or Eris in the same way we did just three or four years ago.
So could it be that this day will no longer herald an awakening to lush abundance? Would it be that we no longer find ourselves opening up to restorative nourishment? May it be that some longer cycle is taking hold that inhibits fixing and extending the initiative of Aries? We will find those questions answered in some form over the next four weeks.
Meanwhile however the Moon in Cancer is holding out for the Taurus we know and love. Starting the day with an encouraging sextile to retrograde Mercury, it conjoins its own South node. This takes it below the ecliptic, a period of reflection and re-collection. Shortly after starting this sentimental journey it will trine Jupiter, located in Pisces. Luna will end the day with another sextile, this time to Venus, still in Taurus with Mercury. Whether in sympathy with the messenger in review or in harmony with the best known benefics, the Moon’s message is clear. Let Taurus begin as we have known it, taste your food, enjoy your refreshment, breathe deeply and be grounded.