GOOD TUESDAY … It’s about 8 am PDT (1500 UT) on May 16, and here is my overview of the current energies:
The sun has been mostly quiet for the past 24 hours, with just a handful of minor C-class solar flares. The strongest of these, a C4.59 event, peaked at 7:14 am PDT this morning (1214 UT).
Probabilities for flare activity today are much lower than in recent days: 75% for C-class, 10% for M-class, and 1% for X-class.
According to the SpaceWeather site, any explosions on the sun today are more likely to come from an unstable magnetic filament than from a solar flare eruption. Solar filaments are twisted tubes of magnetism that contain dense plasma; there are currently at least 20 of these filaments on the Earth-facing side of the sun.
When magnetic filaments explode, they often create a CME, which, if Earth-directed, can cause a geomagnetic storm. The severe geostorm that occurred on April 23-24 was caused by a filament eruption, not a solar flare.
Right now, the Earth’s magnetic field is very calm (Kp1+). There is the possibility of some minor (Kp4) activity sometime today, but there are no storms in the 3-day forecast.
In astrology, Jupiter enters Taurus today at 10:19 am PDT. Jupiter will be in the sign of The Bull from May 16, 2023 to May 24, 2024 and will emphasize Taurean themes throughout that time. Here are some of the possible manifestations of this transit, on both ends of the frequency spectrum:
– An emphasis on simple pleasures and enjoyment of the physical senses, especially through experiencing Nature and the arts
– Growth of spiritual practices that enable greater inner peace
– New forms of religious art
– New food sources
– New sound therapies
– Calls for economic justice
– New environmental laws
– A growth of shamanism and Earth-based religions
– An increased use of herbs and mushrooms to enhance spiritual experiences
– A deepening connection to Mother Earth
– Greater value placed on the qualities of generosity, charity, patience, and kindness
– Seeking comfort and security above all else
– Materialism, an insatiable desire for more, resulting in impulsive spending or eating
– Overindulgence, the need for instant gratification
– Possessiveness, attachment
– Stubborn resistance to change or anything that breaks from tradition
With Jupiter entering Taurus today, the stage is also set for tomorrow’s Jupiter-Pluto square. This hard aspect represents a test of faith and a challenge to our traditional beliefs about reality.
Remember that we have a choice in how we perceive and receive external events. There is a space at the core of our being, a place of calm, that we can always access. This is the seat of our Divine Self, where consciousness is at rest, and we experience no thought, only peace. Accessing this inner space even for a few seconds can make a major difference in our energy and how we experience the day.
With love and blessings,
Pam Younghans ❤️
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May 16th
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