Taurus Mike Gravel's Ruling Planet is Venus

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.

Mercury Square Neptune applying (expression strains impression)
Carefully scrutinize all business dealings. You are easily confused now. People may use your lack of vitality to take advantage of you. Be honest.

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.

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.

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.

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

Saturn Conjunct Neptune applying (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.

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

Mercury Square Ascendant applying (expression strains persona)
Communication gets out of hand. Be sure that others are willing to listen to your thoughts before you endlessly espouse your views. Remember that conversation requires joint participation.
(Taurus Ruler Transit)

Venus Trine Neptune 2:35am (affection favors impression)
You would rather seek spiritual fulfillment than pursue worldly ambitions. You help others without expecting anything in return. Do something for your partner that comes from the heart.

Sun Trine Saturn 6:01am (power favors effort)
You are interested in accomplishing your work, not in attracting attention. Set a solid foundation for the future. Engage in tasks requiring concentration.
(Taurus Ruler Transit)

Moon Square Venus 6:52am (emotion strains affection)
You are overprotective. Give your partners and close associates space. Bodily fluids may cause discomfort.

Moon Trine Pluto 9:44am (emotion favors change)
Intense but positive emotions dominate this period. Change your emotional life. Intimate relationships may be passionate, but don't get carried away.

Moon Square Jupiter 1:47pm (emotion strains expansion)
You brim with confidence and optimism, but watch yourself. Lofty ideas pique your interest. If you see yourself as the ideas you represent others may see you as pompous or foolhardy.

Moon Sextile Sun 5:28pm (emotion supports power)
You find breathing space even if you are quite busy. Spend time with others. Small opportunities arise through friends or family.

Moon Sextile Midheaven 9:48pm (emotion supports purpose)
You seek comfortable situations. Sales pitches or expression of love are favored because you are pleasantly emotional. You are as sympathetic to others as they are to you.

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.
(Taurus Ruler Transit)

Venus Trine Ascendant separating (affection favors persona)
You are open and generous. Spend quiet time with loved ones. Avoid strenuous activity. Despite your interest in having fun, you can encounter worthwhile investments, especially in art.

Moon Sextile Saturn separating (emotion supports effort)
You are calm, reflective and serious, but not depressed. Complete matters requiring patience and precision. Balance your emotions with responsible action.

Mars Sextile Midheaven separating (action supports purpose)
Take the initiative in reaching your personal goals. Your confidence draws others to your side. You work effectively with people in power.

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.

Saturn Square Mercury separating (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.
(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.