The Gemini new moon on May 22, 2020, is trine Saturn. So new moon May 2020 is a time for rebuilding, getting back to work and making progress with longer-term goals. Progress may be slow but Saturn gives great patience and perseverance.
The May 2020 new moon does have some challenging influences too. Mercury and Venus square Neptune brings confusion and deception, as well as a continuing risk of infection from the coronavirus pandemic. But the May 22 new moon represents a turning point in the pandemic. It is time for recovery and rebuilding.
New Moon Meaning
A new moon represents the end of one cycle and the beginning of another new 28-day cycle. However, this is the last moon phase of an eclipse cycle and only lasts two weeks up to the June 5 lunar eclipse.
Sun conjunct Moon gives an invigorating burst of energy and initiative. So this is an excellent time for making a fresh start, turning over a new leaf, or starting a new project. You can also question old habits, behaviors, and beliefs as you search for new and inventive ways to make progress.
New Moon May 2020 Astrology
The May 22 new moon at 02°04′ Gemini is trine Saturn in a very tight orb. This makes new moon May 2020 generally positive but there are some catches to beware of. Mercury and Venus retrograde square Neptune is a very confusing and deceptive influence. There is also a troubling fixed star which has implications for the coronavirus pandemic.
New Moon May 2020 Astrology [Solar Fire]
New Moon Trine Saturn
New moon trine Saturn gives a serious, conscientious and responsible attitude. With common sense and an eye to practicality, you can set realistic and achievable long-term goals. Advancement, success, and recognition are likely because of a strong work ethic, steely determination, and perseverance.
Even under stressful conditions, you can overcome adversity on limited resources, without neglecting other areas of your life. You will be willing to sacrifice immediate gratification to meet your long-term goals.
While progress may be slow and steady, the results of your efforts should be long-lasting, and act as a foundation for future prosperity. Such hard-earned progress will also boost your self-esteem, and bring satisfaction and contentment.
A sense of mutual respect and understanding makes this a good new moon for making new friends and business partnerships. Intimate relationships will benefit from loyalty, devotion and karmic bonding. Relationships with men, superiors and government agencies will be serious, practical and beneficial.
This is a good new moon for learning and teaching. Valuable guidance can come from elders and leaders. You could pass on your knowledge to the younger generation and be respected for your wisdom or ability in your profession.
New Moon Confusion
Mercury square Neptune brings a lack of clarity, confusion, misinformation, and misinterpretation. So stick to the basics of communication. There is also the potential for paranoia, deception, fraud, and scandal. So protect yourself from liars, cheaters, loan sharks, and pushy salespeople. If you must deal with any important business or legal matters, seek professional advice or help from a trusted friend.
Venus square Neptune can lead to feelings of insecurity about yourself and how you look. A poor self-image can lead to relationship difficulties or being taken advantage of. A tendency to over-idealize romantic interests could bring disappointment in your love life. Make sure you fully understand any financial deals and avoid wasting money.
New Moon in The Pleiades
The star chart below shows the new moon in alignment with the fixed star Alcyone. This is the central star of the Pleiades star cluster in the Shoulder of Taurus the Bull.
New Moon May 2020 [Stellarium]
If well-connected (trine Saturn), Alcyone gives ambition and endeavor, resulting in preferment, honor, and glory. While raising people to a high position, it can make for high passion and ruthlessness. Alcyone is not a good omen with regard to relationships with the opposite sex. [2]
New Moon conjunct Alcyone: Throat ailments, chronic catarrh, blindness, bad eyes, wounds, injuries to the face, sickness, misfortune, disgrace, murderer or murdered, imprisonment, death by pestilence, blows, stabs, shooting, beheading or shipwreck. [1]
Coronavirus Pandemic
In the chart for the coronavirus pandemic, the Midheaven is 02°01′ Gemini, and the May 22 new moon is at 02°04′ Gemini. The Midheaven in the pandemic chart represents the outcome, so this suggests “a peak of global infections or hopefully the end of the pandemic in late May 2020.”
Remember, new moon May 2020 with Alcyone causes sickness, fevers, throat ailments, chronic catarrh, and death by pestilence. Alcyone is also associated with deep sorrows, tragedies, and bereavements. [3] It rules the base of the neck. It is the major connection to the central nervous system in the human body. [4]
The Pleiades are especially indicative of events that affect the family and family life. While they have a generally good reputation during that time of the year when they are hidden by the Sun’s rays (April 30 to June 11), they can be of great harm to mankind. At this time, with other correlative indications in the chart, they can occasion the death of a great number of people.” [5]
Mercury and Venus square Neptune points to the dangers of socializing during this pandemic because Neptune rules illness and infection. This aspect also stresses the need for handwashing and other protective measures to avoid infection. There will be misinformation, propaganda, rumors and conspiracy theories.
New Moon May 2020 Summary
The May 22 new moon gains a strongly positive influence from Saturn. But Mercury and Venus square Neptune is just as strong. With fixed star Alcyone, this points to a turning point in the spread of the coronavirus pandemic.
While the risk of infection should still be high, we should be over the worst by now. The new moon trine Saturn suggests the recovery will be slow but steady. Some restrictions and hardship will remain but progress can now be made. Saturn will keep you realistic and wary of the dangers posed by Alcyone and Neptune.
New moons are good for making new starts. New moon May 2020 is good for rebuilding, setting new structures and routines, going back to work or school, getting a new job or even a promotion. Trusted friends, family loyalty, and the support of governments and other organizations will help you overcome adversity and endure during these difficult times. The May 22 new moon lasts for two weeks up to the June 5 lunar eclipse.If the new moon directly affects your Sign you can read about it in your free Monthly Horoscope. Finally, for more details about how it affects your natal chart see Sun Transits.
- Previous Moon Phase: Full Moon May 7, 2020
- Next Moon Phase: Lunar Eclipse June 5, 2020
- 2020 Moon Phases Calendar
New Moon May 2020 Times and Dates
- Los Angeles, May 22 at 10:38 am
- New York, May 22 at 1:38 pm
- London, May 22 at 6:38 pm
- Delhi, May 22 at 11:08 pm
- Sydney, May 23 at 3:38 am
References
- Fixed Stars and Constellations in Astrology, Vivian E. Robson, 1923, p.119, 182.
- Fixed Stars and Their Interpretation, Elsbeth Ebertin, 1971, p.17.
- The Living Stars, Dr. Eric Morse, 1988, p.38.
- The Fixed Star Health and Behavior Imbalance, Ted George and Barbara Parker, 1985, p.22.
- Fixed Stars and Judicial Astrology, George Noonan, 1990, p.34.
Thank You**!! 🙂
“Mercury and Venus square Neptune points to the dangers of socializing during this pandemic because Neptune rules illness and infection. This aspect also stresses the need for hand washing and other protective measures to avoid infection.”. We have many grown adults having parties and running around without following the rules for virus. Our own President does not follow the rules!!! My grandfather told us he lost his mother in 1918…in the second wave. October 27 1918 in Canada. He said, many people got sick in the spring, may died but everyone thought it had ended. It came back in the fall and killed half the town. There very well may be a second wave coming.
Karen, just take 5000 IU’s of vitamin D3, 4500 milligrams of vitamin C, and 15 milligrams of Zince, every day to keep your immune system operating at peak capacity, and you will be fine.
BTW, fear, anxiety, and stress, damage your immune system and immune response.
Go join the parties.
And wear a mask
Feels like a fresh wave of goodness that outweighs the negative. Ahhh, we all can use a break! 🙂
Dear Astrologer: I think it’s very irresponsible to predict that this pandemic will end at the end of this month (May) when no one knows when it will end. Did you use astrology to warn us by predicting this pandemic? Answer: No so don’t predict it’s ending and give your readers a false sense of security. Saying it may end in the next week or at the end of May is the height of irresponsibility.
Two GREAT articles (New Moon & Pandemic)! They were the bones, myself and other Armatures needed to wrap our heads around and hang so many facts into to place (all those stationary minor planets). We were just discussing how China is getting a second wave but South Korea has no new cases since the end of March, and the Sylvia Brown quote was a shoulder! Thanks! https://www.newsweek.com/china-locks-down-another-city-north-korea-still-claims-it-has-no-coronavirus-cases-1505447
I wouldn’t put it past China and US to fake more to manipulate before the election. Thanks to Karen sharing her personal story. My favorite aunt just passed yesterday from Corvid in a nursing home (her main symptom being fever and cough) after only 2 days at 87, and my family and I are convinced myself, my daughter and her husband had it before Valentine’s from his traveling in Asia for business. And believe me nobody said anything for 6 more weeks! We treated it like any flu and were sicker that we’d ever been. But they are young and I take good care of my health (no pre-existing anything’s and only an aspirin once of twice a year in terms of medication at age 65). They had it for the weekend. I had it for 2 weeks, but it did not go into my lungs. Here in Michigan the Governor- Whitmer placed people with Corvid in nursing homes(why?!) instead of hospitals and of course killed half the regular patients (she’s on the short list for VP pic.)
It’s been interesting to say the least!
Thanks again for your articles. We’ll be referencing them for sometime to come!
P.S. Do you know what aspects will be happening in 2029 in regards to this?
“the chart for the coronavirus pandemic, the Midheaven is 02°01′ Gemini, and the May 22 new moon is at 02°04′ Gemini. ”
Age of Aquarius chart, Pluto 02Sag15,
IC, 01Gem46
Regulus ingress Virgo chart,
MC, 01Gem08
We have 4 very good (circular) charts to analyze the Morphology from Covid to Riot.
1. May 22/20, New Moon
2. March 11/20, Pandemic announce
3. Jan 12/96, Age of Aqr
4. Nov 29/11, Regulus (star) ingress Virgo
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