17-23 may ◆ towards getting lost

These next two and a half months open new paths and routes that have been closed for the last few years. The previous week swung open the doors or cleared a block that kept us from passage. This may have been disorienting or overwhelming for some or eagerly welcomed by others—likely a bit of both. Though the portals to places may have opened, their courses are not clear. So the beginning of this time seems to characterize the totality of it. We are entering a period where the path will wind around curves and double back on itself. This is a trip for journeyers, as there are no direct routes and few trail markers. As we move along, expect sudden stops and narrow passages. The experience can be positive if we can keep our wits about ourselves and are okay with being only in control of ourselves and only most of the time. Some of this time will have confusion or even illusion, but working with our ability to respond and not react will help us. We are reminded that our optimism now came from our exclusion in the past, from the outside looking in. Try to embrace the exploratory wandering that is possible for now because it is actually short but will likely feel much longer. The distortions in this warped time could also bring too much information to be usefully actionable or have us making choices from less-than-accurate data. The numbers may add up, but the math that got us there may not be recognizable.
We start the week with an uneasy tension around personal feelings about community matters. This may have some of us feeling like we are on the outside or like we need to keep others out. Take this time to investigate power dynamics and the places we are in charge. Do we use our power to benefit others or only ourselves? How can we raise others in the process of raising ourselves? It might be a challenge to settle on a concrete solution, but keeping it in mind will help us navigate.
The middle of the week gives us a moment of practical application for aesthetics and pleasure. It will be easier than usual to solidify our desires and commit to our pleasures. Try to use this time to work out the details of what brings you peace, even if only for a few moments. Maybe those moments are reproducible. We also have access to some useful information now but know that next week begins the reversals and discoveries. If we can, be a little playful if we and others are in the spirit for it.
By the end of the week, we are asked to bring our best selves out. Where are we abundant so that we can share? Where can we be helpful so that if others ask us to, we can support them? As we finish this week, things that were fast or picking up speed may begin to slow, or we may lose the connection altogether. Sunday might be less than relaxing and bring requirements to our doors. If there has been strain around having to do something and wanting to smash it, so we don’t have to, that will be up.

Technical Details (EDT):
Monday 5/17
☉ 26°♉︎ △ ♇ 26°♑︎ 5:48 AM
☽ → ♌︎ 8:43 AM

Wednesday 5/19
☽ → ♍︎ 4:59 PM
♀︎ 13°♊︎ △ ♄ 13°♒︎ 9:58 PM

Thursday 5/20
☉ → ♊︎ 3:37 PM

Friday 5/21
☉ 00°♊︎ ▢ ♃ 00°♓︎ 11:03 AM
☽ → ♎︎ 9:35 PM

Saturday 5/22
☿ 22°♊︎ ▢ ♆ 22°♓︎ 10:43 PM

Sunday 5/23
♄ 13°♒︎ ℞ 5:18 AM
☽ → ♏︎ 11:00 PM