Monday, 15th May 2023 04.17 BST

Mercury, planet of thought and communication turns direct at 5 degrees 50’ Taurus. IT and communication hiccups will hopefully now be resolved.

Taurus is about nature and our planet Earth, stability, finance, resources, our physical selves – all things tangible and grounded in our mundane world are linked to this sign. It’s ruled by Venus planet of beauty and of what we love, so Taurus also encapsulates art and music…

Venus is currently moving through imaginative and home-loving Cancer, so investing in or creating artwork, or decorating and redesigning your home and garden could all be projects you now move forward with – especially if you have been mulling over your ideas during the retrograde period.

Mercury direct traditionally indicates we can start to make decisions and to sign documents. These coming weeks are a great time to take firm steps to consolidate practical issues you’ve been considering for a while – especially concerning finance and housing.

There could be hesitation or a hiccup on 16th, however, when expansive Jupiter moves into Taurus and immediately confronts Pluto. Pluto is again asking if you’re ready for the changes your decisions will bring and warns that you may have to give up past ways of being and truly commit in order to make them work. Take the rest of the week to put your ducks in order and, ideally, wait until May 31st when Mercury reaches 15 degrees Taurus (the point at which it went retrograde), before making irrevocable commitments.