WEEK OF May 13 - 19, 2024
Whether you’re an impact investor, solopreneur or in search of the right life path, money is a topic to KEEP on the table this week. The reason for this? Five planets dance together in Taurus and your second house of income and values, which could very well give you the Midas touch.
The magic and mayhem begin on Monday, May 13 when the Sun holds its annual summit with disruptive Uranus in Taurus. This metamorphic mashup happens just once a year and could necessitate an important pivot. What’s your top money goal, Ram? Are you looking for ways to increase your income, reduce your hours, pay down debt, save up for a big-ticket item—or all of the above? While Uranus can evoke sudden, sweeping change, Taurus energy encourages you to map out your intentions and take slow, steady steps until you reach them. Yes, brewing your own morning coffee and cooking meals at home may spell money in the bank. But how about raising your rates? What talent do you take for granted that others would pay dearly for? Your knack for awesome social media posts could yield rewards and maybe turn into a, yes, Instagram-worthy vacation. Side-spinning Uranus suggests you cast your eyes on the future. With things like AI and climate change disrupting every industry, it can feel apocalyptic some days. But it doesn’t have to, Aries. Get ahead of the curve by learning what to anticipate or training yourself on cutting edge methodologies. Opportunity may be hiding in plain sight!
Wednesday pours more rocket fuel in your tanks, when innovative Mercury jets into the bullpen, cruising through Taurus until June 3. This is an even bigger deal than usual since the messenger planet has been in your sign since March 9—an extra-long time due to the April 1 to 25 retrograde. While you’ve had no shortage of brilliant ideas since then, you might be glad to see the frenetic planet settle down in Taurus and your sensible second house for a spell. Before you lose steam, this transit can keep you grounded and moving forward in a practical, proactive direction.
Over the next few weeks, take time to assess the email drafts, doodles and mind maps piled up around you. While several of them probably belong in the “never will I ever” pile, some of them might actually contain seeds of genius. Use Mercury’s analytical abilities to research which are doable. When you single out one or two, think through what resources would be required to pull this off: How much investment capital is needed, what kind of people power, and what’s a realistic timeline? Or, if you just KNOW this could work but don’t have the skill set to project all that, hire someone or offer them equity for their role in the business planning.
And if that weren’t enough, Saturday is one of 2024’s most epic days. The courageous Sun and lucky Jupiter host their annual summit, which brims with so much potential that it’s been called “The Day of Miracles” in recent years. And since they’re meeting in Taurus and your financially savvy second house for the first time in over a decade, you’ll be even more excited about upping your earning potential. Maybe you simply start a routine of balancing all your bank statements each week or carrying a notebook to track expenses so you can see where you’re bleeding Benjamins. Who knows? You could discover that there’s more to play with and invest.
But where to flow your hard-earned cash? Your tastes could fluctuate wildly on Saturday as “see it, want it” Venus makes her annual connection to spontaneous Uranus. It might feel romantic to splurge on that pricey brunch or hand-spun silk maxi-dress, especially if you’re hanging out with friends who have means. That goes double if you feel like treating someone you love. But watch out, Ram. Your burn rate could increase in frightening ways if you let your impulses grab hold of your purse strings. Cap your entertainment budget or pass on offers that could dissolve your rainy-day fund like sugar in your morning cappuccino.
