- The Moon is in Aries until 8:32 AM, after which the Moon is in Taurus.
- The Moon is void from 2:59 AM until 8:32 AM.
- The Moon is waning and in its Waning Crescent phase.
- The Last Quarter Moon occurred on the 18th and the New Moon will occur on May 25th.
Horoscopes
Aries
Your insistence that you get an edge in your career or pressures to get ahead can interfere with getting the down time you truly need these days, dear Aries. Consider ways to manage fears of getting behind or seek out ways to cut down on distractions and frivolous activities so that you can do what you need to do and take time for personal pleasures as well. There may be the need to let go of certain goals at least for now, perhaps by delegating tasks or establishing priorities. This theme will continue in varying ways tomorrow and the next day. The Moon moves into your solar second house – your resources and income sector – after spending a couple of days in your sign. This brief transit has the effect of turning your attention away from emotional needs and towards material or comfort needs. A conversation or idea about business or money can be a winner tonight.
Taurus
The Moon enters your sign this morning, dear Taurus, and you seek out a stronger emotional connection to the world around you. You want to be acknowledged now. Today and the next few days, there can be some tensions related to fear or insecurities that emerge from time to time with Pluto prominent and challenged. Today, there can be conflicts related to opinions that probably mean a lot more than what’s on the surface. You might consider that growing and improving require letting go of certain systems, attitudes, and ideas that you’re holding onto too tightly. Resisting change can set you back and keep you from truly enjoying yourself and moving forward.
Gemini
Relationships may need some refreshment now and in the next couple of days, dear Gemini. You may be swinging between wanting to move forward, grow, and enjoy yourself to dwelling on fears, insecurities, or people who may have let you down. You may need to let go of something that you’re negatively attached to in order to move forward freer and lighter and ready to begin anew. Avoid sticking to people or situations that are better off left behind you or focusing on matters of the past that you can’t change. The Moon moves into your solar twelfth house this morning pointing to the need to replenish yourself, perhaps with some time alone or a break from demanding environments.
Cancer
Tensions or worries in relationships may be affecting your career, reputation, or playing with your long-term goals, dear Cancer. There can be power plays to deal with, or you may be overly concerned about what’s happening in your relationship or with a partner and this subtracts from your enjoyment of other areas of life. Look for ways to liberate yourself from some of the things that have kept you stuck or stagnant. For some, the demands of your relationships can interfere or conflict with outside obligations today but consider that it’s important now to move ahead with your work and responsibilities, so seek out ways to do so. The Moon moves into your social sector this morning, helping to lighten your mood.
Leo
Tensions today can have their root in deep ambitions to succeed or get ahead in your work or health programs, dear Leo. If these things are holding you back from enjoying other areas of life, it’s time to consider ways to prioritize or eliminate activities that limit you. Watch for a tendency to want to over-control schedules, work, routines, or health and fitness pursuits. Seek out more time for freeform exploration and spontaneity, as well as stepping outside of your comfort zone just a little, but allow for enough attention to your mundane affairs that you’re not worried or tense. It’s about balance! The Moon moves to the top of your solar chart this morning, and you’re thinking about the long term.
Virgo
Your personal life and tensions or worries related to it can take over your life these days, dear Virgo, and can prevent you from growing, improving, and flourishing. Aim to avoid dwelling or obsessing over problem areas, particularly those things that you can’t change or fix. You’re likely to see quite clearly the attitudes or things that not only occupy but take over your mind and determine that they are truly getting in the way and limiting you now. This is your chance to discipline yourself and make changes. Some of you may have been holding on too tightly to ideas of a relationship or image of yourself which has kept you from exploring other options, and this has to change. The Moon’s move into fellow Earth sign, Taurus, this morning is always a friendly position that helps clear the path of obstacles to expressing yourself creatively.
Libra
The Moon’s move into your depth and intimacy sector this morning tends to draw your attention to the deeper mysteries of life, dear Libra. You’ll want to explore the real meaning of matters now, and an emphasis on Pluto today and in the next couple of days reinforces this theme further. Certain attitudes and attachments that you’ve been holding onto tightly may be preventing you from enjoying yourself now, making it an opportune time to see what exactly is tripping you up or limiting you. For some, balancing family with other relationships in your life is challenging now. Living conditions or traditions may be restricting you from fully exploring your options or enjoying your social life. Through all of this, it’s important to try to get in touch with what you want, not just what others seem to want you to do.
Scorpio
Tensions related to your studies, communications, writing, or other projects and personal interests can emerge and seem to interfere with your enjoyment of work or health pursuits now, dear Scorpio. Concerns about whether you have the skills you need or whether others are appreciating your efforts or ideas can rise now. Alternatively, if you’ve been taking on far too much in your personal life in an effort to get ahead, you can feel this infringing upon your daily routines or work. Some projects may need to be put on the back burner so that you can come to a better balance. Power plays with others can weigh on you now, but it’s important to avoid letting frustrations take over your mind. You need to feel freer, lighter, and happier for good health and enjoyment. The Moon’s move into your partnership sector this morning can help you turn to others to share your problems or lighten your load.
Sagittarius
With Pluto active and forming pesky aspects today and the next couple of days, dear Sagittarius, watch for becoming too rigid or stubborn with your methods and attitudes. If you’ve been overly attached to or holding on too tightly to these things, you may find it difficult to enjoy yourself in other areas of life. Possessiveness or fear of loss can interfere with your relationships or friendships now. You may be swinging from sticking to what you know and wanting to take a few creative risks now, and this can be a frustrating ride! Aim to identify those things that are stopping you from growing and thriving and be kinder to yourself by lightening your load. The Moon’s move into your work and health sector this morning can help turn your attention to solving problems, practical affairs, and activities that improve your well-being.
Capricorn
There can be a tendency to want to control others or situations today, dear Capricorn, if you’re feeling insecure. Holding onto things, attitudes, or methods seems to invite conflicts with others today, particularly with loved ones and family. Alternatively, personal enjoyment and needs may clash with domestic plans or demands. If you don’t consciously try to let go of things that are holding you back, you might attract additional pressure from people and outside circumstances, possibly in ways that make you feel helpless instead of empowered. This is often the way with attempts to gain control – they tend to be self-fulfilling prophecies. However, this is relatively straightforward to change, and if you can, you’ll be able to enjoy the Moon’s move into your creative and romantic sector from this morning forward, which is a pleasurable transit.
Aquarius
The Moon’s move to the bottom of your solar chart encourages you to rest and seek out comfortable surroundings, activities, and people, dear Aquarius. This can be a time when you consider unburdening yourself as secrets or problems you’ve been struggling with seem to overflow now. Fears or insecurities may be preventing you from sharing your ideas or speaking up about something important to you, and this reaches a dilemma point now. Consider ways to put these behind you and take the leap, as worries can keep you from enjoying yourself. Today and the next couple of days can be a little tense but also good learning experiences as you discover your limits and priorities. You may not easily find the ideal channel for self-expression today, and you probably should be discriminating about what you say to whom, but if you do, you’re likely to feel particularly free and liberated.
Pisces
Attachments to people and ventures that have been draining you of too much energy become apparent today and in the next couple of days, dear Pisces. If you’ve been overly attached to particular patterns of relating, attitudes, and methods, then this can be the reason you currently feel stuck or stagnant. To enjoy freedom, you may need to downplay or eliminate things that are holding you back. Money and friendship are not mixing well right now, and your attention to problems in your social life or a draining project can affect your income. The Moon moves into your communications sector this morning, and your interest in the goings-on around you, in your neighborhood, and with peers increases. This can be a time of learning some interesting facts about others and catching up on news.
*Remember to read horoscopes for your Ascendant sign and Sun sign. If you don’t know your Ascendant sign and know your birth time, you can look it up here.
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Astrology of Today – The Details:
If you’re astrologically inclined and interested in the details of the Astrology of today, here are some of the factors considered in the forecasts:
Date & Time: May 23 2017 8:32 am
Event: Moon enters Taurus
Description: The Moon in Taurus
This is a time for settling in, establishing and maintaining routines, and consolidating existing projects. We are building and developing. We crave predictability, stability, and security. This time favors ongoing projects and activities more than new ones.
Date & Time: May 23 2017 2:59 am
Event: Moon goes void of course
Date & Time: May 23 2017 2:14 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Tri Sat
Description: Transiting Moon Trine Transiting Saturn
An auspicious time for any project demanding endurance or tolerance. Also good for establishing new habits and rituals.
Date & Time: May 23 2017 2:59 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cnj Ura
Description: Transiting Moon Conjunction Transiting Uranus
Be open to new ideas. Spontaneity is the order of the day. You are free to explore new unexpected possibilities.
Date & Time: May 23 2017 6:07 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Tri Nod
Description: Transiting Moon Trine Transiting North Node
A good time for dealing with the public, for making connections, and for taking positive steps towards a personal or professional goal. You are able to make changes. This is a feel-good time for embracing new opportunities.
Date & Time: May 23 2017 7:05 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon SSq Nep
Description: Transiting Moon SemiSquare Transiting Neptune
If we are not in touch with our need for inspiration, beauty, compassion, connection to something otherworldly, or our spirituality, we could feel out of sorts right now. Relaxing, listening to music, getting close to nature, or taking a break may resolve this.
Date & Time: May 23 2017 7:07 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cpl Nep
Description: Transiting Moon ContraParallel Transiting Neptune
Date & Time: May 23 2017 8:32 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cnj Tau
Description: Transiting Moon Entering Taurus
This is a time for settling in, establishing and maintaining routines, and consolidating existing projects. We are building and developing. We crave predictability, stability, and security. This time favors ongoing projects and activities more than new ones.
Date & Time: May 23 2017 8:01 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqr Ves
Description: Transiting Moon Square Transiting Vesta
We can be a little stiff with our emotions, and we can be distracted from our work or focus. There can be difficulty expressing tenderness, concern, or care.
Date & Time: May 23 2017 8:09 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon SSq Mar
Description: Transiting Moon SemiSquare Transiting Mars
We can overreact and exhibit impatience. However, this can also be a time of self-motivation.
Date & Time: May 23 2017 9:33 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Pll Ura
Description: Transiting Moon Parallel Transiting Uranus
Date & Time: May 23 2017 10:12 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cnj Mer
Description: Transiting Moon Conjunction Transiting Mercury
Ideas flow freely and surface spontaneously. We express feelings and thoughts with clarity. We are busy, alert, curious, and communicative. This can be an excellent time for cooperative projects.
Date & Time: May 23 2017 2:16 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Sun Sqq Jun
Description: Transiting Sun SesquiSquare Transiting Juno
We may have difficulty relating to one another if we are not treating each other as equals. There can be temptations to manipulate in order to get our way. There can be jealousy or lack of trust that interferes with healthy interactions. Conceding may feel as if we are giving up something of ourselves.
Date & Time: May 23 2017 11:48 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Ven Sqr Jun
Description: Transiting Venus Square Transiting Juno
This may be a self-centered, self-indulgent time. We might also resort to trickery or manipulation to get what we want when a more direct route would be more appropriate. Power games can interfere with healthy relations. There can be a conflict of values, or the differences between ourselves and those close to us are exaggerated in our minds right now.
Date & Time: May 23 2017 1:20 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mar SSq Ves
Description: Transiting Mars SemiSquare Transiting Vesta
Energy and discipline clash now, making it difficult to accomplish what we set out to do, or leading to overwork. Issues of commitment and loyalty in our relationships or with projects may be inflamed now.
Date & Time: May 23 2017 11:40 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Plu Sqr Pal
Description: Transiting Pluto Square Transiting Pallas
We may have problems moving forward our ideas or creative work at this time but should watch for attempts to manipulate others to adopt or accept our plans. Conflicts can be difficult to resolve with a general stubbornness and unwillingness to bend or make concessions.
Strong Signs, Elements, Modes
ARIES STRONG
Initiating, pioneering energy. Independent, bold, courageous, assertive, fiery, inspirational, direct, decisive. Can be egotistical, impulsive, impatient, aggressive, lacking subtlety.
TAURUS STRONG
Stable and enduring, strong values, unyielding, earthy, acquisitive, strong desires. Can be stuck, stubborn, overly possessive, self-indulgent.
GEMINI STRONG
Agile, versatile, inquisitive, flowing, conversational, airy, many ideas. Can be volatile, superficial, changeable, restless and inconsistent.
BALANCE OF ELEMENTS
WATER WEAK
There may be some insensitivity or lack of empathy now. We may be out of touch with what we’re feeling or with our emotional needs. We may be tougher than usual now, and more inclined to follow mental or practical considerations than we are to listen to our intuition.
BALANCE OF MODES
The modes are balanced in this chart.
LUNAR PHASE: BALSAMIC
Moon less than 45 degrees behind the Sun.
Time to tie up loose ends, review, reflect, let go, and edit.
The following aspects (major only) and positions are at noon (EDT) on May 23rd:
Note that when an aspect is applying, it has not yet happened but is within orb – it’s pending. When an aspect is separating, it has already happened/perfected and is moving away from the aspect. Depending on the speed of the planet/body involved, the aspect will have perfected, or will perfect, in a matter of hours (often the case with the Moon), days, months, and possibly years in the case of the very slow-moving outer planets and bodies.
Note that the Moon moves at a rate of approximately one degree every 2 hours, so that if an aspect involving the Moon is applying and has an orb of 5 degrees, the aspect will perfect (be exact) in about 10 hours. If the Moon is separating from an aspect with an orb of 2 degrees, it has already formed said aspect approximately 4 hours ago (since the following are positions at noon today, then it would have occurred at about 8 AM today).
**I suggest paying close attention to applying aspects. The energy of the aspect builds as it gets closer to exact. Once an aspect involving inner planets has happened, it’s over. Separating aspects are good to know for context, but in terms of energy that is with us today, applying aspects are most important. (This is the case for daily astrology influences involving inner planets, which pass quickly, and not natal astrology aspects, which are with us for a lifetime).
THE MOON
THE MOON IN TAURUS
This is a time for settling in, establishing and maintaining routines, and consolidating existing projects. We are building and developing. We crave predictability, stability, and security. This time favors ongoing projects and activities more than new ones.
3RD DEGREE OF TAURUS
Part of Body: Pharynx – oral part
Sabian Symbol: Steps up to a lawn blooming with clover.
ASPECTS OF THE MOON
CONJUNCTION MERCURY Orb 5°48′ Applying
We are speaking with feeling or intellectualizing our feelings. We express feelings and thoughts with clarity. We are busy, alert, curious, and communicative. This can be an excellent time for cooperative projects. Ideas flow freely and surface spontaneously.
TRINE SATURN Orb 6°01′ Separating
We are more able to find a balance between our own emotional needs and our responsibilities. This is a strong time for establishing good habits. We are more tolerant, deliberate, and resolute.
CONJUNCTION URANUS Orb 5°31′ Separating
This can be a time when we feel a need to make a change, however big or small, and we may feel compelled to experiment or improvise. We don’t want to feel restricted by routine or convention now.
THE SUN
THE SUN IN GEMINI
You are curious, communicative, versatile and talkative. You may be unreliable and evasive.
3RD DEGREE OF GEMINI
Part of Body: Upper right pulmonary lobe
Sabian Symbol: The garden of the tuileries.
MERCURY
MERCURY IN TAURUS
You place importance on traditional knowledge. You learn in a slow, methodical and hands-on manner. You stick to old ideas and may fear having to learn anything new.
8TH DEGREE OF TAURUS
Part of Body: Cervical nerves
Sabian Symbol: A sleigh without snow.
VENUS
VENUS IN ARIES
You will pursue a partner ardently and hastily, and yet strive for freedom and independence, once you are in an intimate relationship. You like to be the initiator in relationships, and can be aggressive. You may be a spendthrift.
18TH DEGREE OF ARIES
Part of Body: Nerve connections – synapses
Sabian Symbol: An empty hammock.
ASPECTS OF VENUS
OPPOSITION JUPITER Orb 3°41′ Separating
You are a social climber. You grapple with extravagance, wastefulness and a child-like expectancy that someone will come to your rescue. Your conflict is that you have become dependent on other people and have forgotten how to stand on your own. The lesson is moderation.
SQUARE PLUTO Orb 1°48′ Applying
Perception of value is skewed by fear or desire. There can be envy, jealousy, and manipulation now. Issues of over-attachment can arise. There can be difficulties controlling desires in relationships.
MARS
MARS IN GEMINI
You like to initiate ideas and spread information. You are assertive, although you can resort to evasive behaviour.
22ND DEGREE OF GEMINI
Part of Body: Upper arm
Sabian Symbol: Dancing couples crowd the barn in a harvest festival.
ASPECTS OF MARS
OPPOSITION SATURN Orb 4°08′ Applying
You are pulled between expressing your energy and holding it back. Sometimes you are assertive and other times you can’t be bothered. This may stem from your childhood when a father figure restricted your independence. Your goal is to blend the two energies so that you can then achieve success from self discipline.
JUPITER
JUPITER IN LIBRA
You have a strong concern for justice. You are a diplomatic teacher, and express your spiritual values in your relationships.
14TH DEGREE OF LIBRA
Part of Body: Left inguinal lymph nodes
Sabian Symbol: A noon siesta.
ASPECTS OF JUPITER
QUINCUNX NEPTUNE Orb 0°27′ Separating
You feel a call to serve others perhaps through a profession or through religion. You will need to learn what is reasonable to do for others, and what is over stepping the boundary of your responsibility.
SATURN
SATURN IN SAGITTARIUS
Saturn in Sagittarius asks us to take on the responsibility of living according to our personal truths and principles and to be loyal to these. This is a time for turning a critical eye to those beliefs and principles that don’t accurately reflect our authentic selves. (December 23, 2014, to June 14, 2015, then September 17, 2015, to December 20, 2017)
27TH DEGREE OF SAGITTARIUS
Part of Body: Gluteal muscles
Sabian Symbol: The sculptor’s vision is taking form.
ASPECTS OF SATURN
TRINE URANUS Orb 0°29′ Separating
You have a talent for investigation. You look at new ideas and are able then to put them into action. In business, you achieve much in your own independent way.
SQUARE CHIRON Orb 2°06′ Separating
There can be fears now of not being competent or effective enough to meet our responsibilities, or we could find it hard to strike out on a unique path, again due to fears or insecurities. The desire to break from the status quo is strong, but we may not have the necessary confidence to do so. We may have difficulties empathizing with others and understanding ourselves.
URANUS
URANUS IN ARIES
The urge to start fresh, to break free from restrictive attitudes or circumstances, to totally redesign an area of our lives (or even our personalities), and to gain freedom through independence is strong during this cycle. (May 27, 2010 to August 13, 2010, then March 11th, 2011 to May 15, 2018, then November 6, 2018 to March 6, 2019).
27TH DEGREE OF ARIES
Part of Body: Fornix/frontal bone
Sabian Symbol: Through imagination, a lost opportunity is regained.
NEPTUNE
NEPTUNE IN PISCES
A long-term influence in which fantasy, imagination, compassion, and spirituality are in stronger focus. (April 4, 2011, to August 4, 2011, then February 3, 2012, to March 30, 2025, then October 22, 2025, to January 26, 2026)
15TH DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Left cutaneous veins
Sabian Symbol: An officer preparing to drill his men.
PLUTO
PLUTO IN CAPRICORN
Tests of our boundaries; breaking down and rebuilding structures and rules. (From January 25, 2008, to June 14, 2008, then November 26, 2008, to March 23, 2023, then June 11, 2023, to January 20, 2024, then September 1, 2024, to November 19, 2024).
20TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN
Part of Body: Tendons of right knee
Sabian Symbol: A hidden choir singing.
Chiron, Major Asteroids, and Moon’s Nodes: in Sign and in Aspect
CHIRON
CHIRON IN PISCES
Strong awareness of our own vulnerabilities and humanity stimulates compassion for others. (April 20 to July 20, 2010, then February 8, 2011, to April 17, 2018, then September 25, 2018, to February 18, 2019).
29TH DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Toenails of right foot
Sabian Symbol: A prism.
VESTA
VESTA IN LEO
You work most creatively when left to your own devices. You feel pride in your work and can be inspired by romance and fun. Play and work are closely linked for you.
7TH DEGREE OF LEO
Part of Body: Left coronary vein
Sabian Symbol: The constellations in the sky.
PALLAS
PALLAS IN ARIES
You have a keen intellect with the ability to come up with exciting, new ideas. You are also happy to risk putting your new ideas into action.
19TH DEGREE OF ARIES
Part of Body: Corpus callosum cerebri
Sabian Symbol: The magic carpet.
JUNO
JUNO IN CAPRICORN
You want a partner who you can respect, and who respects you. You seek long-term commitment and may marry later in life.
18TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN
Part of Body: Ligaments of right knee
Sabian Symbol: The union jack flies from a new british destroyer.
CERES
CERES IN GEMINI
You like those close to you to share their feelings and thoughts and to listen to you. You share information with your loved ones to show them you care. You will suffer when others refuse to talk.
10TH DEGREE OF GEMINI
Part of Body: Hilum of lungs
Sabian Symbol: Aeroplane, after a nose-dive, rights itself gracefully
THE NORTH NODE
THE NORTH NODE IN LEO
This a quest to develop your inner strength. You may find that you experience times of loneliness. These times are part of your lesson to forge your own creative life in order to give generously to the world.
29TH DEGREE OF LEO
Part of Body: Atrioventricular septum
Sabian Symbol: A mermaid emerges from the ocean.
THE SOUTH NODE
THE SOUTH NODE IN AQUARIUS
This a quest to develop your inner strength. You may find that you experience times of loneliness. These times are part of your lesson to forge your own creative life in order to give generously to the world.
29TH DEGREE OF AQUARIUS
Part of Body: Left tibia
Sabian Symbol: Butterfly emerging from a chrysalis.
*** CONJUNCTIONS TO SELECT FIXED STARS ***
Transits May 23, 2017 – Event Chart
Aspects to Sun 02°Ge42 +20°41′
Cnj 02°Ge18 MIRFAK Challenge-oriented.
Aspects to Mer 07°Ta56 +11°08′
Cnj 07°Ta53 HAMAL To follow one’s own path
Cnj 08°Ta00 SCHEDIR The Queen, female power.
Aspects to Mars 21°Ge58 +24°00′
Cnj 22°Ge05 CAPELLA Love of movement
Cnj 22°Ge23 PHACT To quest adventure.
Cnj 21°Ge10 BELLATRIX ** Success through the Shadow.
Aspects to Sat 26°Sg06 -22°00′
Cnj 25°Sg58 ACULEUS Enduring attacks but success
Aspects to Juno 17°Cp48 -05°34′
Cnj 16°Cp52 RUKBAT Steadiness and strength.
Aspects to Ceres 09°Ge54 +20°51′
Cnj 10°Ge01 ALDEBARAN *** Success through integrity
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