From April 19th to May 20th, the Sun moves through Taurus, and time slows down from the busy, hectic Sun in Aries, and we move into the 5th decan in Tarot, the 5 of Pentacles. The planet ruling the decan is Mercury, and the zodiac sign is Taurus. The 5 of Pentacles is associated with material loss.

The Sun in Taurus is ruled by Venus, the planet of love, and it is in sextile to Jupiter. Giving us blessings and hope.

Venus is in her home sign of Taurus and is also making a nice sextile to Jupiter, where Jupiter functions best. However, Cancer can be overprotective.

Taurus themes include persistence, steadfastness, common sense, and a sense of security and stability.

The Sun will be square to Pluto every year at this time.  Pluto is making for vulnerability and power plays at the same time. In order for us to survive in this world, we all have to be a bit “street wise.” What has been swept under the rug will come out. The planet Pluto’s role is one of decay and renewal. It has a strong purging quality.

On April 23rd, Uranus begins its 7-year cycle in Gemini!