Taurus Mike Gravel's Ruling Planet is Venus

Saturn Square Mercury applying (effort strains expression)
Communication is difficult. You are so caught up in your own opinions that people feel obligated to oppose them. If you encounter resistance, re-examine your viewpoint. Your opinions may have outlived their usefulness. Judge yourself against others.

Saturn Square Moon applying (effort strains emotion)
You encounter a conflict between responsibility and emotion. You may have emphasized worldly desires at the expense of personal concerns or the reverse. If you forget your motivation for achievement, success is empty.

Uranus Sextile Sun applying (freedom supports power)
You may notice subtle but dramatic changes in your mode of self-expression. Meeting new people leads to new opportunities. Express your unique abilities to the world. You will be surprised at how people will accept your ideas.

Neptune Square Midheaven applying (impression strains purpose)
You may now question your life's direction. Because of your confused nature, you may avoid direct confrontations with others. This behavior is dangerous. Be honest and defer complications. Try some charity and you may find joy.

Pluto Trine Ascendant applying (change favors persona)
You look for profound experiences with others. You will learn much about yourself through dealing with people. You empower people or experience empowerment. Remember your place and remain humble. Take clues from relationships.

Sun Sextile Pluto applying (power supports change)
You see how delaying gratification ultimately leads to success. Make those difficult but long overdue changes in your life. Reorganize your home or office now while change occurs easily.

Jupiter Trine Midheaven applying (expansion favors purpose)
You are confident, especially about your professional life. Your confidence attracts others. You may find the support you need to succeed in the world. Use resources wisely. Combine foresight and attention to detail to get ahead.

Moon Trine Saturn applying (emotion favors effort)
You rely on lessons from the past and seek practical answers to emotional concerns. Seek assistance from older or more experienced people. Your emotions are stable.

Mercury Opposite Moon applying (expression confronts emotion)
You are so caught up in the past and your emotions that logic and clear communication fail you. Leave negotiations for another day.

Moon Trine Ascendant 8:54am (emotion favors persona)
You are sensitive, warm and protective, especially with groups of people. Relations with women, regardless of your sex, proceed favorably.

Moon Trine Neptune 9:18am (emotion favors impression)
You empathize easily with others. Seek out positive influences. Use your imagination. Fantasies will renew your spirit.

Pluto Trine Neptune separating (change favors impression)
Your imagination may help you to bring about significant changes in yourself. Travel may help your perspective. Your will may become tempered with your ideals. This may be a good time to make changes.

Saturn Conjunct Neptune separating (effort burdens impression)
Your life takes on a surreal quality that confuses and upsets you. Don't take your gloomy outlook too seriously. Defer important decisions until this influence passes. Your confidence and vitality reach bottom. Do not complicate your life by succumbing to drugs.

Saturn Conjunct Ascendant separating (effort enhances persona)
This period creates restriction or responsibility. You must meet individual needs practically. If relationships deteriorate they have lost their usefulness.

Mercury Conjunct Mercury separating (expression enhances expression)
The pattern of day-to-day activity quickens. Dispense with details such as accumulated paperwork.

Jupiter Trine Sun separating (expansion favors power)
Confidence and a clear focus let you reach outward and expand. You are at peace with the world and accept its idiosyncrasies. You have a tendency to gain weight now, so exercise within your physical limits.
(Planets returning to their original positions in your birthchart)
5/ 4/2008 1:36am trans Mercury (Gem) Con natal [Gem] Mercury (Mercury Return)
Energy representing thoughts, intellect, and communicative activity is connected and fused together with the same aspect inside Mike Gravel's makeup. This part of their psyche will be strongly influenced.
5/12/2008 6:24pm trans Sun (Tau) Con natal (Tau) Sun (Solar Return)
Energy representing spirit, ego, image of self, and sense of aliveness is connected and fused together with the same aspect inside Mike Gravel's makeup. This part of their psyche will be strongly influenced.
5/20/2008 4:19pm trans Moon (Sag) Con natal (Sag) Moon (Lunar Return)
Energy representing emotional nature, moods, feelings, and caring tendencies is connected and fused together with the same aspect inside Mike Gravel's makeup. This part of their psyche will be strongly influenced.