GOOD THINGS TAKE TIME
Astrology for May 11-17, 2026
As we’re still deep in the terrain of Taurus season. What does that mean?
I am so glad you asked.
It means that we’re meeting the gravity of what it is like to be in a body. To be, embodied. I have a personal vendetta against mainstream spirituality skipping the most precious step of development which is realizing: our body is our greatest gift & tool we’ve got here.
I bring this to our attention because there is a deep need for physical certainty right now, and yet, the desire to move forward quickly. Much like a toddler jumping from one concept to the next, only to find our body moves slower than our mind.
We’re gonna to be having quite the reality check this week around the fact that moving at a steady pace is going to produce the results you truly desire. No quick fixes, nor shortcuts. It is time to really get with the hard work that comes with Saturn in Aries.
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✦ Snapshot Overview ✦
Tuesday, May 12 — Mercury sextile Jupiter [sneaky lil yod to lilith]
Thursday, May 14 — Sun conjunct Mercury
Saturday, May 16 — Mars conjunct Chiron, New Moon in Taurus
Sunday, May 17 — Mercury enters Gemini, Venus sextile Chiron & Mars, Mercury conjunct Uranus
The Transits
✦ Tuesday, May 12 — Mercury sextile Jupiter [sneaky lil yod to lilith]
I wrote about in last weeks newsletter a sweet lil sextile from the Sun to Jupiter, and now we’ve got Mercury forming the same configuration. Mercury in Taurus is bringing in that more embodied lived truth, and meeting Jupiter in this sextile brings a layer of emotional expansion.
I find this a potent day to dive into more tender subjects, allowing words to be the invitation into opening into more somatic awareness. When I sit with clients for Natal Chart readings, I always invite people to speak to experiences with parts of their chart as it is important for our body to have the verbal/cognitive recognition of experiences. This is ringing true for this transit.
Now, in my livestream I realized there is a sneaky little yod happening to Lilith in Sagittarius which adds such an interesting layer to this day. [I want to mention that Mercury is moving quick which means this transit is just a blip!] Yods add pressure, almost like a release valve. With Lilith being that exit point we are leaning into speaking towards our freedom. What does freedom feel like for you? You may be realizing you’ve always held the key to your own cage. So… go unlock it.
The image of the Devil card in tarot came to mind for this day, and if you look closely you’ll realize that the chains around the figures’ necks are loose enough to free themselves. Old patterns, behaviors, or addictions seem far less gripping.
✦ Thursday, May 14 — Sun conjunct Mercury
Mmm, a yummy cazimi for our week. Delicious.
When any planet meets the Sun in a conjunction, it is named a cazimi which is an Arabic phrase that roughly translates to, “The Heart of The Sun”. This adds a deeper egoic fortitude to whichever planet is there. And in this instance, we’re speaking to our planet of communication, Mercury.
With the heavy Taurus influence here we are getting a deep download of what our body has been asking of us. A moment of clarity that resides deep in the fascia. There is mental awareness around how the physical 3D reality is operating…
Our bodies hold so much more than meets the eye & now that inner eye is opening. Taurus represents our values, the tangible world — and this is a day where we are being brought to a profound clarity around what we truly have capacity for. If you eat poorly, your body will operate poorly. If you withhold nourishment, you can’t show up your best.
Honestly this day feels like a check engine light. Go get an oil change. [Metaphorically but maybe some of y’all actually need to.]
✦ Saturday, May 16 — Mars conjunct Chiron, New Moon in Taurus
As always, this lunation will have a deeper exploration hitting your inbox closer to the new moon. Plus, if you want to explore this energy in a held container, I’ll be hosting a gathering to really get into the somatic awareness coming up with this time.
Now, firstly we need to name this intense conjunction between Chiron and Mars. I’m not gonna lie, Mars in Aries has been a thorn in my side [personally]. Mars in Aries is hotheaded, action oriented. That energy is needed «at times» but with Saturn pulling the reins back on this unpredictable wild stallion of a planet— its been messin’ with my vibe.
This is action for actions sake. This can be nice if you know how to channel it, like into a workout, project, or desire. But action without direction produces no real results. That is where we bring in Chiron to this mix… and now we’re suddenly trying to prove that we’re “worthy'“ to [insert name/person/job/self] by producing a result. This is an unhealthy grindset mindset. Insert: toxic hustle culture.
…And this New Moon brings in a softening around realizing true worth. Understanding the depth of devotion to moving slowly. This wraps in those lessons that Saturn in Aries is devotedly drilling into us.
….More on the New Moon in the next newsletter <3
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✦ Sunday, May 17 — Mercury enters Gemini, Venus sextile Chiron & Mars, Mercury conjunct Uranus
BUCKLE UP!
hAHAHA so much is happening today [please come watch the livestream this sunday because I bet I am gonna be a certified YAPPER!]
So, Mercury moves into Gemini — his home sign. This is fast paced communication. Thoughts flittering about like a herd of butterflies [i don’t think that’s what they’re called but we’re going with it]. Gentle reminder to stay as grounded as possible or you’re gonna end up like the house in Up™.
If that wasn’t already a lot of energy, Mercury meets Uranus in Gemini the same day. Uranus is the higher octave of Mercury, the higher mind. I keep getting the image of Uranus in Gemini scootin’ along on a trampoline with socks on and then beckoning Mercury over to transfer the electric static shock. All this to say, don’t be surprised if you receive some wicked downloads on this day. This is the meeting of the higher and lower mind.
Then Venus is sextile that Mars & Chiron moment we had the day prior. I can’t lie this is kind of amusing on top of all of the stuff transpiring. Venus is coming in with a light hearted flirtatious energy to bring us out of the pain of the hyperproduction wound of Mars + Chiron. With Chiron in the mix of this can bring in some healthy conversations around naming these wounds out loud. Let loving humor lighten this load a bit.
✦ Community Events for May // The House of Celestial Magick ✦
Writers Guild - a biweekly gathering for writing, sharing, and creative accountability // 2nd & 4th Tuesdays
Cozy Arts & Crafts - a soft little creative hangout for making things together with Teija // 1st & 3rd Tuesdays
Big Flick Energy - A movie club hosted by Alea, theme of May: Sci-Fi! // Movies every Wednesday
Herbal Academy with Ahket // Monthly Focus: Elderberry
Exploring The Mythic Mind with Ollie Amauri // Thursday the 21st
Book Club on Mondays at 4:30 PM PST
Reiki Meets Parts Work with Colleen // details being finalized
Weekly Astro Forecast Livestream breakdown // every Sunday at 11a PST on TikTok and Twitch
Final Thoughts
I am happily hyperfixated on this upcoming New Moon, all because it ties back to Saturn in Aries. I cannot emphasize this enough: Good things take time.
all the love & stars in my blood,
Astraemia | Izzy
Below, paid subscribers & Inner Circle Members will find a deeper breakdown of what these transits actually mean… and how they specifically move through your chart by rising sign. All supported with journal prompts to invite in more introspection.
