Taurus Mike Gravel's Ruling Planet is Venus

Mercury Conjunct Jupiter applying (expression enhances expansion)
Current enthusiasm helps you to think big and to take chances. You welcome foreign people and ideas. Use your open mind to assimilate new topics.

Uranus Sextile Midheaven applying (freedom supports purpose)
Take advantage of opportunities to advance yourself. Changes you make now bring your career more in line with your individual needs. You can have what you want and fulfill demands and responsibilities simultaneously.

Sun Square Ascendant applying (power strains persona)
There is conflict between your private and public lives. These two areas are unavoidably interdependent. You cannot overemphasize one area without affecting the other.
(Taurus Ruler Transit)

Venus Conjunct Midheaven applying (affection enhances purpose)
Your social graces shine. Your creative pursuits may reach the public eye. Plan business meetings or social events.

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.

Jupiter Trine Sun applying (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.

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.

Moon Square Neptune applying (emotion strains impression)
Avoid important, long-term decisions. Things are not as they appear. Deception reigns. Your emotional decisions are based on old fears or hidden feelings. Escaping through drugs or alcohol is self-deluding.

Sun Square Neptune applying (power strains impression)
You lack the backbone to deal directly and honestly with others. Give your nerves much-needed rest. Confusion abounds. Avoid crucial negotiations.

Moon Square Ascendant applying (emotion strains persona)
Dealing with others brings strong emotions. If you feel extroverted, you will display deep sensitivity. If you feel withdrawn, relax. Your thoughts are not clear. Avoid making important decisions.

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.

Moon Opposite Mercury applying (emotion confronts expression)
Ingrained thought patterns may not help you in current situations. You are so subjective you fail to appreciate the folly of your actions. Delay making important decisions.

Sun Conjunct Mercury applying (power enhances expression)
You communicate forcefully and clearly in all media. Initiate intimate conversations.

Moon Opposite Sun 7:35am (emotion confronts power)
Your emotions interfere with your goals. You need to balance domestic concerns and career objectives.

Moon Opposite Midheaven 12:37pm (emotion confronts purpose)
You are most comfortable in familiar environments. If worldly affairs demand too much energy, withdraw without neglecting your responsibilities.

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.

Pluto Trine Ascendant separating (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.
(Taurus Ruler Transit)

Venus Conjunct Sun separating (affection enhances power)
Social or intimate affairs proceed favorably. You are more popular, particularly with women. Avoid overindulgence.

Moon Trine Pluto separating (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.

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.

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.
(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.