Happy May Day everyone. I love the month of May, the air is sweet and full of promise.  May Day is an ancient celebration of the final days of winter and the beginning of summer or at least in the northern hemisphere and according to agricultural societies.  It is about half between the vernal equinox (March 19-22) and summer solstice (June 19-22), which is an appropriate placing for a spring festival – fields have been planted, animals are being born, and flowers abound.  The ancient Greeks dedicated this day to Demeter and her daughter Persephone’s return from the underworld. Most Eurasia societies have festivals that celebrate the height of spring.  A variety of traditions continue like maypoles, bonfires, and tiny gifts of flowers and sweets to represent love and life.

May Day has another side of demonstrations for better working conditions.  May Day is celebrated in Russia as the holiday – International Workers’ Day.  The interesting thing is that it stems from a riot in Chicago – The Haymarket Affair.  This event consolidated the workers movement to gain better working conditions for us today.  On May 4th 1886 a bombing took place at a peaceful labor demonstration in Chicago.  The rally was to support workers striking for an eight hour work day and for the killing of several strikers by the police the day before.  Between the bomb and the ensuing gunfire seven police officers were killed, four civilians and many others were wounded.  Eight anarchists were brought to trail and seven condemned to death and one to life in prison. Historians still debate if the evidence and convictions were just.

May Day is another example paradoxes I find more often in my study of this mortal coil. It celebrates both life and death but in the end growth happens – beautiful/good things come from both.

P.S. Remember, when signs have * it’s a big week for you. I have added flowers associated with your signs. (The flowers differ from the variety of sources, so I picked the ones I saw the most frequently associated with your sign.)

*Aries – Wheel of Fortune – Things are starting to shift in your favor. This week fortune is on your side. Play lotto, call that possible date, send out your resume. The Wheel teaches us that things won’t change unless you spin the wheel. What have you got to lose – a dollar or a bit of your ego. However, here is the challenge the cost should never outweigh the loss. Flowers: Thistle and Honeysuckle

*Taurus – The Fool – Another great card for your birthday month. The Fool card is the zero card or blank rune. Take this week to clean your slate and de-clutter your life, so you can be open to the new roads ahead of you. Here is your challenge this week to help you to simplify your clutter. The Fool carries a knap sack and has a dog as a companion on his trip. What would you put in your knapsack (5-10 things only)? And who would you have be your traveling companion(s)? Also, I ‘m advising to continue this week to look along roads and sidewalks there are still more messages for you. Flowers: Violet & Foxglove
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