- The Moon is in Libra until 1:00 AM, after which the Moon is in Scorpio.
- The Moon is void until 1:00 AM (since 6:58 PM yesterday).
- The Moon is waxing and in its Waxing Gibbous phase.
- The First Quarter Moon occurred on the 2nd and the Full Moon will occur tomorrow.
- Mercury is direct and in its post-retrograde shadow until May 20th.
- Venus is in its post-retrograde shadow until May 18th.
Horoscopes
Aries
This is an excellent time to apply yourself to business or special projects, dear Aries, as you have a keen eye for what works and what is merely in your way. You are resourceful, and there can be the chance to showcase your talents or put them to good use. This is a potentially excellent time for recognition for what you do well. You have a stronger sense of your most important goals today, and this helps you to concentrate on the best steps to take to get you closer to achieving them. Later today, there can be a eureka of sorts – you’re in a fabulous stage of discovery when it comes to new ideas and plans. There can be a learning breakthrough or a resolution to a problem. Information that you were waiting for can come in this week after recent delays. Information can come your way that is surprising but also nudges you in a new direction, and a surprise or significant communication from a friend may be part of the picture.
Taurus
Today’s energies speak of personal growth, dear Taurus. With the Sun in your sign in harmony with Pluto, you’re in an excellent position for self-renewal through activities that feed your spirit, travel, and learning. It’s a beautiful time for sharing your ideas with others, self-promotion, and marketing activities. Your beliefs are evolving, and you’re expressing yourself well. In fact, you can be highly persuasive right now. This can be a time for meeting people who have interesting things to show you and who change your perspective. As well today, an idea forms, or a missing puzzle piece is found that completes a picture of a matter related to the past or a secret. It’s an important day for understanding elements of the past that have prevented you from reaching your highest potential. Self-improvement activities are particularly attractive now. New information can surface about your past, or you can have sudden insight into how to put something, or even someone, behind you.
Gemini
A Sun-Pluto connection today is very useful for gaining a better understanding of your inner workings, needs, and desires, dear Gemini. This is a time for symbolically throwing out the garbage — you’re seeing areas of focus and lines of thinking that are good for you and which ones are slowing or weighing you down. It’s a strong time for gaining support or for showing your support for others. Intimate bonding can occur now, or you may come to a useful understanding of an emotional matter. Additionally, a Mercury-Uranus alignment aims to move you forward as an idea forms or information comes in that completes a plan or gets you to a conclusion or decision. There can be news or surprises from a friend or in your networks now. An idea for a long-term project can be golden. Collaborating or brainstorming with a friend, group, or classmate can be particularly fruitful.
Cancer
A Sun-Pluto connection today supports you both socially and materially speaking, dear Cancer. It’s an excellent time for bonding with a friend or partner for mutual enjoyment or benefits. Personal appeal is strong on romantic and business levels. You can benefit from employing strategy with your money and resources. Your talents may be put to good use now, and others are likely to see your value. A Mercury-Uranus alignment can give you confidence in a recent idea or news comes in that seals the deal and facilitates drawing conclusions about a business or career prospect. You’re not content with the ordinary or familiar today, and this shows most in your work. Avoid overdoing this mental discontent, and you’ll use it to brighten your future and advance your goals. Ideas are fresh and exciting.
Leo
A Sun-Pluto influence today virtually ensures success with whatever project you take on, dear Leo, so make it an important one! Your decisions are strategic and choices resourceful. You have a good sense of what works for you — and what doesn’t — and this helps you get closer to your goals more quickly. Even so, it’s your patience that is particularly remarkable now, as you’re not looking for overnight success or quick fixes at the moment. Obstacles may fall out of your way as you find creative ways to make things happen, likely of the practical variety. You’re able to see which traits, talents, and projects work best for you now, and your reputation improves as you maneuver these things skillfully. A Mercury-Uranus alignment also helps to move you forward, although it’s more about quick assessments and sudden ideas and insights than calculated moves. Something you learn or a conversation about a philosophical or technical matter can be motivating.
Virgo
The Sun and Pluto are in harmony today, dear Virgo, connecting houses of spirit and creativity in your solar chart. It’s a powerful time for self-promotion or marketing, particularly of creative works or talents. You may be in the position to show off your leadership capabilities. People you meet or date can shift your perspective in revealing ways. Art can be particularly moving, and a movie, book, or cultural experience may even lead to a revelation or new interest. Expressing your feelings through your work or craft can be rewarding and fruitful. A Mercury-Uranus alignment is the third this year, which is uncommon, and can be another indication of breakthrough thinking. You’re ready to put a negative attitude or element of the past behind you. Something revealing or the missing puzzle piece of a mystery emerges now.
Libra
A Sun-Pluto influence today supports your efforts to make deep connections with others or your own needs and desires, dear Libra. There can be a bonding moment with a loved one or increased intimate understanding now. This can be a time for feeling more confident about getting over difficulties or problems. If you need support or assistance with domestic pursuits, this can be a good time for seeking it out. It’s also a strong day for organizing or spending for the home. A Mercury-Uranus alignment in influence later today points to a breakthrough conversation or thinking with/about a partner. There can be a chance meeting with someone or a missing piece of information surfaces that is a game changer. You’re attracting people who have unusual ideas or insights into your life right now. Interactions are stimulating and can lead to new ideas, methods, and directions.
Scorpio
A Sun-Pluto influence today is excellent for reinforcement, support, and recognition for you, dear Scorpio. It’s a strong omen for learning and communications projects as well as for partnerships and teams. There can be mind-bending conversations or ideas now with a Mercury-Uranus alignment also in play. It’s a great day for personal influence, persuasion, word of mouth, and one-to-one insights and negotiations. There can be useful discoveries related to your health, wellness, therapy, services, or work, and thinking can be breakthrough. You might receive word or notice that moves you forward in a new direction or a clarified position. It’s important not to speak too quickly today, however – sit with your discoveries for a spell before sharing. You may feel inspired to start up a new project.
Sagittarius
This is an excellent day for advancing or improving your work, business, or a project, dear Sagittarius, as you know exactly what needs your attention and which things to cut out. You could find yourself very absorbed in details, quite passionately so, and likely to good end. Focusing your energies comes fairly easily in the first half of the day, and while this changes dramatically later today, you remain in a good position to make positive changes and advances. It’s all about growing, improving, and moving on. Later today, your thinking improves and becomes more inventive the more you are having fun, relaxing, and enjoying yourself. Creative hunches come together, and wonderful ideas form. News coming in today can set you on a new path or unblock a stalled initiative.
Capricorn
Today is powerful for creative self-expression, dear Capricorn. You’re in a positive position to share your ideas, happiness, sense of humor, or creative vision with others. It’s a beautiful day for romantic or platonic friendships and improving a connection or bond. Having the courage to express yourself honestly with someone can help take a relationship to the next level. For others, there can be a creative boost or recreational activity that’s therapeutic. A Mercury-Uranus connection in effect later today is spunkier but is just as useful for letting go and releasing yourself from constraints. There can be unexpected discoveries about your true feelings about a situation or a desire to make changes on the home front or with family now. Approaching communication in new ways makes sense now.
Aquarius
A Sun-Pluto connection today motivates you to make long-lasting changes rather than quick fixes, dear Aquarius, and this influence affects partnerships, home life, family, and your inner world. You’re receiving the support you need and time spent alone or with family can be therapeutic. A Mercury-Uranus alignment is the third and last of the year — an uncommon occurrence and one that can produce a lightbulb over the head moment. It’s a great day for new ideas or for new information that helps complete the picture of a recent idea or plan. Avoid too-quick decisions since Mercury is still advancing at a slower than usual pace and go for the gentle reveal or discovery. Perhaps it’s best to keep your findings to yourself just for the time being so that you’re confident they hold weight before sharing. Conversations can be fun and revealing. Open your eyes to a potential new interest or channel for learning and communicating now.
Pisces
A Sun-Pluto connection today is a motivating one for self-improvement and development, dear Pisces. It’s also a good sign for your social life and communications. You’re reaching out to others and communicating in ways that inspire trust and confidence. You have the ability to appeal to many people and team up effectively to accomplish a goal. A friendship or incoming news can alter your perspective on a matter significantly. You are able to bring out the best in others and to support them or offer useful advice. You write or speak with keen interest and appeal. A Mercury-Uranus alignment influencing later today is less reliable and focused but also good for moving you forward. Its energies detach you just enough that you put something you no longer need behind you.
*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.
If Your Birthday is May 9th, If Today is Your Birthday full horoscope here.
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: 9 May 2017 1:00 am
Event: Moon enters Scorpio
Description: The Moon in Scorpio
Contemplate the deeper things in life. Avoid unnecessary conflict, but if it’s going to improve your life, go ahead and make waves. Tune in to your intuition. This is a good time for investigations, looking into a matter further, doing research, connecting to others with a shared passion, solving a mystery, and devising a strategy. When the Moon in Scorpio is strained, we may take our passions too far.
Date & Time: 9 May 2017 1:00 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cnj Sco
Description: Transiting Moon Entering Scorpio
Contemplate the deeper things in life. Avoid unnecessary conflict, but if it’s going to improve your life, go ahead and make waves. Tune in to your intuition. This is a good time for investigations, looking into a matter further, doing research, connecting to others with a shared passion, solving a mystery, and devising a strategy. When the Moon in Scorpio is strained, we may take our passions too far.
Date & Time: 9 May 2017 1:13 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sxt Nod
Description: Transiting Moon Sextile 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: 9 May 2017 5:01 am
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: 9 May 2017 9:02 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Qnx Cer
Description: Transiting Moon Quincunx Transiting Ceres
Date & Time: 9 May 2017 1:41 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Qnx Ven
Description: Transiting Moon Quincunx Transiting Venus
Love relationships or feelings can be unsettled. There can be a conflict experienced between family and friends/lovers, or between comfort and the pursuit of pleasure. Try to relax and not obsess, and show restraint.
Date & Time: 9 May 2017 2:50 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cpl Ura
Description: Transiting Moon ContraParallel Transiting Uranus
Date & Time: 9 May 2017 2:23 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Sun Tri Plu
Description: Transiting Sun Trine Transiting Pluto
Your biological urges are powerful right now. Enjoy the feelings, learn from them and trust that all is in order.
Date & Time: 9 May 2017 11:41 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Plu Sqq Cer
Description: Transiting Pluto SesquiSquare Transiting Ceres
Tendencies to possessiveness or excessive attachment can be aggravated right now, which can drive the people or things involved away. There may be difficult endings or we could struggle with rejection. Resist urges to stifle, control, and manipulate loved ones.
Date & Time: 9 May 2017 7:05 pm
Event: Tr Jun R
Description: Transiting Juno Stationary
Date & Time: 9 May 2017 2:27 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Nod Cnj Leo
Description: Transiting North Node Entering Leo
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.
SCORPIO STRONG
Intense, magnetic, penetrating perception, power to confront. Can be destructive, vengeful, jealous, overly dramatic.
BALANCE OF ELEMENTS
The elements are balanced.
BALANCE OF MODES
The modes are balanced.
LUNAR PHASE: GIBBOUS
Moon 135 to 180 degrees ahead of the Sun.
We are looking to attach value and meaning to our goals. This is a time for analyzing, questioning, perfecting, and improving.
The following aspects (major only) and positions are at noon (EDT) on May 9th:
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 SCORPIO
You have an emotional intensity, and a strong need for drama. Under stress you will create drama and intensity in your life. You may have been born at a time when your mother experienced a crisis, or your birth may have been traumatic. Your mother may have been possessive and intense.
6TH DEGREE OF SCORPIO
Part of Body: Right epididymus, uterine cavity
Sabian Symbol: A gold rush.
ASPECTS OF THE MOON
QUINCUNX VENUS Orb 0°48′ Applying
You attempt to cater for everyone around you. You need to be true to yourself and gently leave others to look after themselves.
THE SUN
THE SUN IN TAURUS
You are a reliable and solid individual. You have a strong need for stable routine and security. You can be stubborn. Others can rely on your down-to-earth nature.
20TH DEGREE OF TAURUS
Part of Body: Occiput
Sabian Symbol: Wisps of clouds, like wings, are streaming across the sky.
ASPECTS OF THE SUN
TRINE PLUTO Orb 0°05′ Applying
You are a powerful person with strong leadership abilities. You know when to be assertive and when to compromise. You are able to apply yourself to the job at hand.
MERCURY
MERCURY IN ARIES
You are an independent thinker. You talk quickly, and like to think up new ideas. You may experience flashes of intuition.
26TH DEGREE OF ARIES
Part of Body: Skull
Sabian Symbol: A man possessed of more gifts than he can hold.
ASPECTS OF MERCURY
TRINE SATURN Orb 1°15′ Applying
We are cautious, careful, tuned in to details, and rely on common sense at this time.
CONJUNCTION URANUS Orb 0°14′ Applying
You have an incisive and ingenious mind. Your thoughts and speech are erratic and inventive. You enjoy progressive topics. Your opinions may be ahead of your time.
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.
7TH DEGREE OF ARIES
Part of Body: The ears
Sabian Symbol: A man successfully expressing himself in two realms at once.
MARS
MARS IN GEMINI
You like to initiate ideas and spread information. You are assertive, although you can resort to evasive behaviour.
13TH DEGREE OF GEMINI
Part of Body: Pulmonary veins
Sabian Symbol: World famous pianist giving a concert performance.
ASPECTS OF MARS
TRINE JUPITER Orb 2°06′ Applying
You are enthusiastic with an endless source of energy. You could direct your energy to achievement in sports, politics or travel.
SQUARE NEPTUNE Orb 1°22′ Applying
This is a time for resting, escaping, or taking a break as we reconsider our needs. We might temporarily lose focus or direction.
JUPITER
JUPITER IN LIBRA
You have a strong concern for justice. You are a diplomatic teacher, and express your spiritual values in your relationships.
15TH DEGREE OF LIBRA
Part of Body: Right inguinal lymph nodes
Sabian Symbol: Circular paths.
ASPECTS OF JUPITER
QUINCUNX NEPTUNE Orb 0°44′ Applying
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.
SQUARE PLUTO Orb 4°41′ Separating
You will need to learn to have confidence in yourself even when life deals you a few blows. You range from over confident to completely lacking in confidence. The truth lies somewhere in between.
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 1°01′ Applying
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 0°46′ 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).
26TH DEGREE OF ARIES
Part of Body: Skull
Sabian Symbol: A man possessed of more gifts than he can hold.
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)
NEPTUNE IN THE 8TH HOUSE
You feel at one with others and have the ability to transcend daily life through metaphysical pursuits. You may easily sense emotional undercurrents.
14TH DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Right cutaneous veins
Sabian Symbol: A lady in fox fur.
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).
28TH DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Phalanges of left foot
Sabian Symbol: A fertile garden under the full moon.
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.
3RD DEGREE OF LEO
Part of Body: Right coronary artery
Sabian Symbol: A woman having her hair bobbed.
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.
15TH DEGREE OF ARIES
Part of Body: Lateral lobes of brain
Sabian Symbol: A person weaving a blanket.
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.
19TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN
Part of Body: Ligaments of left knee
Sabian Symbol: A child of about five with a huge shopping bag.
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.
5TH DEGREE OF GEMINI
Part of Body: Upper left pulmonary lobe
Sabian Symbol: A radical magazine displays a sensational front page.
THE NORTH NODE
THE NORTH NODE IN VIRGO
This is a quest to become dedicated to the service of others. You will need to overcome the tendency to daydream and feel overwhelmed and to put your compassion and wisdom to practical use for humanity.
1ST DEGREE OF VIRGO
Part of Body: Duodenum
Sabian Symbol: In a portrait the best of a man’s traits are idealized.
Sabian Symbol:
THE SOUTH NODE
THE SOUTH NODE IN PISCES
This is a quest to become dedicated to the service of others. You will need to overcome the tendency to daydream and feel overwhelmed and to put your compassion and wisdom to practical use for humanity.
1ST DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Right calcaneum
Sabian Symbol: A public market.
*** CONJUNCTIONS TO SELECT FIXED STARS ***
Transits 9 May 2017 – Event Chart
Aspects to Saturn 26°Sg55 -22°01′
Cnj 25°Sg58 ACULEUS Enduring attacks but success
Aspects to Pallas 14°Ar11 +00°48′
Cnj 14°Ar32 ALPHERATZ Wanting freedom and movement.
Aspects to Node 00°Vi01 +11°27′
Cnj 00°Vi04 REGULUS*** Majestic, success, (revenge)
Aspects to BMo 09°Sg29 -16°51′
Cnj 10°Sg00 ANTARES *** Success which can be obsessive
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