THE EAR OF THE ZODIAC
It’s Taurus time! Spring commenced at the previous sign, Aries, “the eyes of the zodiac”. Taurus governs the ears, mouth, throat, vocal cords, lower jaw, neck, and the pleasure of eating. Self-nourishment of both food and subtle ‘pranas’ occurs at this sign. A prominent entry portal for the vital forces is located in the medulla at the back of the head, within Taurus’ body zone – adjacent to the throat and vocal cords.
Taurus represents the inner ear as much as the outer. Spiritually, at this juncture on the zodiacal wheel, we engage in deep listening and enjoy heightened receptivity to sonic vibrations. The Taurus ruled vocal cords reveal the vibration unique to each human soul. The spiritually discerning practitioner hears the precise state of spiritual and vibrational health within the voice.
Beltane + The May Portal
May offers a primary “portal” season. Tradition warns that those who slumber beneath a Hawthorn tree on Mid-Spring day or “Beltane” might well be “taken by the fairies” and swept through a fairy portal to their magical world. However, the portal worked both ways! In the British Isles, it was once believed that leaving gifts of milk and food on the doorstep would appease the fairies, who were observed to be particularly active at this precise time. Beltane is opposite Halloween on the cosmic wheel, another date infamous for opening portals to the “other side”.
Primarily at Taurus-time, we build body mass and store surplus prana. Astrologers and herbalists alike should note that healing forces are potentized at Mid-Spring. Likewise, the healing “virtues” of many herbs are at their peak. What an ideal time for herbal rejuvenation!
Mid-Spring day occurs this year on May 4-5. The fertile Earth element concentrates here – a perfect time to utilize bone-nourishing herbs, and to renew one’s vital force, stamina, and creative vitality. It’s time to go “a-Maying”, gathering one’s spring herbs and yellow flowers. For how strength building Taurus-time is, this sign is equally retentive. We need to keep our digestive systems flowing while assisting our “spring cleaning” excretory processes. Learn more about Taurus astrological archetypes in my book The Twelve Zodiac Sign Syndromes of Medical Astrology.
Planetary Influences
May 1-18 continues the “head trend” discussed last month. Both “malefic” planets, Mars and Saturn, matriculate through Aries, the governor of the head, brain, eyes, and adrenals. These planets may correlate with increased tension and dryness in the head, brain, and eyes, while slowing the body’s natural fluid balance. If the doctor agrees, this is a prime time to intake hydrating herbal teas and foods that nourish the brain, eyes, and kidneys. I provide more cosmic details in my Academy’s Monthly Medical Astrology Report.
Mars enters Taurus on May 18th, continuing Taurus’ toxin-retentive potential for the next month, even though the cosmic baton is passed to Gemini on May 21st! Mars governs bodily excretions. These tend to slow or obstruct when Mars traverses Taurus! Should the colon become congested, Mars in Taurus may cause ear, nose, and throat issues. Our herbal friends are there to help!
Uranus enters Gemini on April 26th. This neurologically stimulating transit will be thoroughly explicated in next month’s Cosmic Currents!
Disclaimer: All astrological information is to be considered "hypothetical" and does not therefore constitute medical opinion, fact, or directive. Please consult your physician if you are experiencing health concerns. Herbs should not be used without your physician’s consent.
