Summary:
The Moon is in Gemini all day, and we are certainly focused on communicating. With Mercury stationing retrograde in Gemini, however, we might be living in the mind a little too much just for now.
- The Moon is in Gemini all day (until Wednesday, May 20th, at 9:55 AM).
- The Moon is void from 1:57 PM forward (until tomorrow at 9:55 AM).
- The Moon is waxing and in its New Moon phase.
- Mercury is stationary retrograde. (Mercury will be retrograde from May 18 to June 11 in the sign of Gemini).
Times are EDT
Horoscopes
Aries
There can be a stronger focus on learning, transportation, projects, and daily affairs for you in the next while, Aries, with some complications to sort out in these areas as well. Today, you could be quite interested in reaching out to others, making connections, and keeping busy. What you know can help your own life and others’ lives as well, so be sure to share. However, with more personal topics, there can be some reticence about sharing certain information, or remorse for sharing too much! There is eagerness to explore new options today.
Taurus
With the Moon in the sign just ahead of yours all day, emotions tend to be a little more downplayed today, Taurus, and this boosts your ability to handle practical and logical tasks. It’s a time to seek out overlooked assets, tend to financial affairs and valuables, and consider ways to boost your feelings of security and comfort. Practical, earthy, and sensual activities, including anything that helps you to feel grounded and present, are especially welcome and helpful right now. Today can be about appreciating what you already have as well as those basic, simple things that pad and enhance your life but that often go unacknowledged, and this is a big theme for you in the coming weeks in general.
Gemini
With the Moon in your sign all day, Gemini, you can be quite focused on emotional needs. This is an important part of a larger cycle, but watch for seeking out instant gratification rather than recognizing true emotions. Emotions that you’ve set aside or buried in order to deal with other issues in your life can rush up to the surface now. Whether this is experienced as an uncomfortable flood or a natural, releasing flow is uncertain and generally dependent on how you handle unexpected feelings. Mercury is newly retrograde in your sign, and some introspection can be beneficial now. Watch for overthinking, which is a strong tendency now.
Cancer
Until tomorrow morning, the Moon is moving through your privacy sector, Cancer, and this can draw your attention to behind the scenes, background, and private matters. This is an important part of a monthly cycle that can prompt you to take some of the pressure off your life in order for you to refresh, rest, reflect, and perhaps most importantly, regroup. You are more inclined to examine the past for answers, but while the tendency today is to do so in an analytical manner, you may benefit a lot more if you engage your emotions. Extra rest taken today can certainly help you tomorrow morning, when emotional matters become clearer and you’re ready to share your feelings and needs with others.
Leo
There is likely to be a stronger focus on your social life and networking activities in the coming weeks, Leo, with some need for smoothing things over, going back to the drawing board, and reassessing matters. Today’s energies draw your emotional attention to these affairs, and you may be recognizing your needs to mingle, share, and reach out. The circulation of ideas and the feedback you receive while interacting tend to help jumpstart your own creative process. Even if it’s about going in the opposite direction, it’s still a reaction to something you’re hearing. However, with Mercury stationing retrograde in this same area of your chart, there is a tendency to overthink things today. Try not to let this go too far.
Virgo
With responsibilities strong in your mind, or new ones surfacing, be as graceful as you can as you take them on, Virgo, with the Moon in your career and reputation sector all day. You’re likely to feel much better about yourself if you get what needs to be done out of your way. Challenge yourself, just a little, so that you learn that you are capable of adapting, as this builds your self-confidence. However, the tendency today is to overthink your long-term plans, and possibly to fret over things that are not under your control with Mercury stationing retrograde in this same sector. Don’t let this overpower your gut feelings or overshadow your emotional needs.
Libra
With the Moon in your solar ninth house all day, Libra, you have the chance to adjust your emotional orientation if you’re in need of a change of pace. It’s not as simplistic as looking at the bright side of life, but rather it’s about seeing your life from a larger, broader perspective and understanding that the little things are not quite as relevant in comparison. However, with Mercury stationing retrograde in this same sector of your chart, there can be some tendency to mental clamor and nervousness as you consider your longer-range plans. While these are important to you, especially in the coming weeks, try to quieten the noise of thinking too much and allow yourself to feel what you want to do as well.
Scorpio
With the Moon in your solar eighth house all day, Scorpio, you may be in a more serious mood as you are inclined to think more deeply, to be a little more introspective, and even to brood a little. Some of this is very useful, as you can learn a lot about both yourself and important people in your life through observation. However, Mercury is stationary retrograde in this same sector of your chart, and there is a danger of over-thinking to the point that you ignore what you feel about a matter. This is a time for approaching things a little differently, but this doesn’t have to happen all at once. You will have a few weeks to sort through matters ruled by the eighth house, such as intimate relationships, personal attachments and addictions, and shared finances or debts.
Sagittarius
With the Moon in your opposing sign all day, Sagittarius, you are challenged to find a better balance in your life by looking at things from a different angle. The need for others becomes more obvious today, and sometimes this influence prompts the seeking out counselling, advice, or other one-to-one connections, not only increased activity with a partner or close friend. You might also be weighing pros and cons, or adjusting areas of your life that have fallen out of whack. You may be in the position to strike a compromise. Diplomacy is the way to go at the moment, and especially important with Mercury stationing retrograde. It’s important to avoid living too much in the head right now, particularly as you relate to others.
Capricorn
Your mind can hone in on details and flaws, Capricorn, with today’s Moon bringing more emotional charge to those things that are not always seen or observed. This makes it a strong day for fixing problems, unless of course you are fixating on problems instead of trying to solve them, which could lead to a lot of unnecessary stress. This is a possibility whenever the Moon travels through your solar sixth house each month, but particularly so with Mercury stationing retrograde here today. The tendency to overthink is high, and so is the inclination to fret (a sixth house problem). Handle problems before they manage to take over, but give yourself frequent breaks if possible.
Aquarius
The Moon occupies a sign of the same Air element as yours all day, Aquarius, and this brings easy energy for emotional and creative expression. If you’re not fighting the waves right now, you’re in touch with this. Social pleasures tend to trump practical activities but if you put your heart first, you can still be quite productive. Watch for over-thinking creative and romantic matters today, which is a strong possibility with Mercury stationing retrograde in the same sector of your solar chart. Follow your heart’s desires rather than a script of what you think you should be doing. You do need to review and backtrack in these areas, but it’s not as urgent as you might imagine right now. In fact, you have a few weeks to do so.
Pisces
With the Moon in your solar fourth house all day, Pisces, it is important to focus on strengthening your feelings of support and security. This can happen on both inner and outer levels – strive for a sense of being grounded, rooted, and secure. Inner assurance will go a long way towards meeting busier days with confidence and success. Home and family are areas of special interest for you in the coming weeks, as well as areas that need some reworking. You have at least a few weeks to make improvements here, so try not to give in to pressures to get everything done too quickly. There is a tendency to worry, fret, and over-think right now with Mercury stationing retrograde.
*Remember to read horoscopes for your Ascendant sign and Sun sign.
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The Details:
If you’re astrologically inclined and interested in the details of the Astrology of today, here are the factors considered in the forecasts:
Date & Time: 19 May 2015 0:00 am
Event: Moon in Gemini
Description: The Moon in Gemini
We are attracted to new ideas, but we need to discriminate more so that we don’t become too scattered. Communications mean more to us than usual.
Date & Time: 19 May 2015 1:57 pm
Event: Moon goes void of course
Date & Time: 19 May 2015 4:06 am
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: 19 May 2015 7:23 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sxt Jup
Description: Transiting Moon Sextile Transiting Jupiter
A great time to take up new feel-good opportunities. Show your confidence and optimism and reap the rewards.
Date & Time: 19 May 2015 7:51 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Qnx Plu
Description: Transiting Moon Quincunx Transiting Pluto
We may not be aware of our more demanding or controlling tendencies. We may feel vaguely frustrated, powerless, or tense. There can be undermining going on in our interactions and relationships. Wait for the tension to subside before taking action.
Date & Time: 19 May 2015 8:12 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sxt Jun
Description: Transiting Moon Sextile Transiting Juno
We can gain strength through others or through our relationships, and we are especially comfortable in one-on-one situations.
Date & Time: 19 May 2015 1:57 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sxt Ura
Description: Transiting Moon Sextile Transiting Uranus
We are open to new ideas. A break in the routine is pleasing now. We could be experimenting with new ideas or feelings.
Date & Time: 19 May 2015 5:52 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqr Chi
Description: Transiting Moon Square Transiting Chiron
We may have some difficulty letting go of hurt feelings or resentments. We can be sensitive to what others think of us, and decisions made now may not reflect our hearts, and can be regrettable later on. We might take things the wrong way due to sensitivity. We may not make efforts to be understood. Hurt feelings are opportunities for healing. Now is the time for building bridges, not burning them.
Date & Time: 19 May 2015 10:00 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: 19 May 2015 10:33 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqq Cer
Description: Transiting Moon SesquiSquare Transiting Ceres
There may be difficulties giving or receiving affection, care, concern, and nurturing.
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.
AIR STRONG
We tend to favor rational, objective thought over emotions, impulses, and feelings at this time. We are more intellectual, fair-minded, and logical in our approach, Ideas flow easily and quickly, we are more communicative and guided by principles, and also somewhat dispassionate or impersonal.
MUTABLE STRONG
We are flexible, adaptable, willing, open to change, and possibly flighty or nervous.
LUNAR PHASE: NEW MOON
Moon 0 to 45 degrees ahead of the Sun.
This is an energetic, impulsive, and subjective period of time. We are looking for new projects and opportunities.
The following aspects (major only) and positions are at noon (EDT) on May 19th:
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 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 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 life time).
THE MOON
THE MOON IN GEMINI
You have a basic need for mental stimulation. You are curious and seek answers to many questions. You are a chatterbox. When young, you may have called upon your mother to provide stimulation and activity.
ASPECTS OF THE MOON
CONJUNCTION MERCURY Orb 4°31′ Separating
You are intuitive and imaginative. Your thoughts and speech are strongly linked with your emotions. You speak with feeling. You are able to sense other people’s thoughts.
SEXTILE JUPITER Orb 2°36′ Separating
You like to take the opportunity to be generous and kind. You have an optimistic approach to life.
SEXTILE URANUS Orb 1°06′ Applying
You have the opportunity to express your individual nature and original ideas.
SQUARE CHIRON Orb 3°19′ Applying
You are a suffering and wounded person. You feel that you are misunderstood, particularly by your own mother. Once you have learnt to rise above your pain, you will have the ability to understand and help others.
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.
29TH DEGREE OF TAURUS
Part of Body: Deltoid muscle and main neck muscles
Sabian Symbol: Two cobblers working at a table.
ASPECTS OF THE SUN
CONJUNCTION MARS Orb 6°57′ Applying
You are hard working and energetic, and can be impulsive. You have a love of adventure, anything that provides an outlet for your boundless energy. You initiate, and take risks, at times acting too impulsively.
OPPOSITION SATURN Orb 3°31′ Applying
You feel that forces are against you in life. You are always stopped from doing what you want. As a child, a father figure, may have been strict and imposing. As an adult you continue to feel this restrictions. You may also fear pushing beyond the restrictions. Your challenge is to create your own rules and beliefs on which to build your life.
MERCURY
MERCURY IN GEMINI
You love conversation and information. You are a fast talker, who likes to collect and network knowledge and data. You enjoy books, letters, magazines, the media, computers and anything else that helps you learn and communicate.
14TH DEGREE OF GEMINI
Part of Body: Clavicle
Sabian Symbol: Two people, living far apart, in telepathic communication.
ASPECTS OF MERCURY
CONJUNCTION MARS Orb 7°48′ Applying
You are a forthright and powerful speaker. You enjoy a thought-provoking discussion.
SEXTILE JUPITER Orb 1°55′ Separating
You enjoy learning and can have a philosophical outlook on most things.
SQUARE NEPTUNE Orb 3°28′ Applying
You have difficulty using your powers of discrimination. Your own thoughts and opinions are vague and confused and difficult to pin down.
VENUS
VENUS IN CANCER
You place emphasis on family relations. You will form strong emotional bonds within your own tribe. You may have an emotional need for financial security.
13TH DEGREE OF CANCER
Part of Body: Lesser curvature of stomach
Sabian Symbol: One hand slightly flexed with a very prominent thumb.
ASPECTS OF VENUS
TRINE NEPTUNE Orb 3°02′ Separating
You are a sensitive and gentle partner. You are artistic and creative and enjoy sharing your talents with your loved ones. You have compassion and understanding for other people.
OPPOSITION PLUTO Orb 2°35′ Applying
Drama plays a key role in your personal relationships. You are obsessed with the concept of love and desire and expect your loved ones to share your intensity. Your relationships are strewn with struggles for power and control, and possibly violence. You need to direct your energies into a demanding, creative pursuit.
MARS
MARS IN GEMINI
You like to initiate ideas and spread information. You are assertive, although you can resort to evasive behaviour.
6TH DEGREE OF GEMINI
Part of Body: Lower left pulmonary lobe
Sabian Symbol: Drilling for oil.
ASPECTS OF MARS
OPPOSITION SATURN Orb 3°25′ Separating
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.
SQUARE NEPTUNE Orb 4°20′ Applying
You have the ability to develop great creative power but you need to avoid drugs and alcohol. You may have allergies to drugs or have food intolerances.
JUPITER
JUPITER IN LEO
You are benevolent, generous and fun loving. You are on an enthusiastic search for creative expression. You may also have a love of children.
16TH DEGREE OF LEO
Part of Body: Left atrium
Sabian Symbol: Sunshine just after a storm.
ASPECTS OF JUPITER
TRINE URANUS Orb 3°42′ Applying
You have an enormous ability and energy to achieve your goals. You set out to make changes in society and can do much. You avoid restriction and may live an unconventional life, breaking new ground in ways of living.
QUINCUNX PLUTO Orb 0°14′ Applying
You are enthusiastic about your ideals or your ideas. You will need to learn that others don’t always agree with you. They may not want you to help. They may not want to applaud your effort.
SATURN
SATURN IN SAGITTARIUS
You may be committed to higher education and have a strict moral code. You are also an easygoing and optimistic worker.
2ND DEGREE OF SAGITTARIUS
Part of Body: Pelvic girdle
Sabian Symbol: The ocean covered with whitecaps.
URANUS
URANUS IN ARIES
(1928 – 1934) It is important to note that Uranus spends a long time in each sign, and therefore the interpretation applies to a generation rather than the individual. For a more individual interpretation look at the house position. This is the generation of initiative and spontaneity. It indicates the breaking down of old structures and the emerging of the new.
19TH DEGREE OF ARIES
Part of Body: Corpus callosum cerebri
Sabian Symbol: The magic carpet.
ASPECTS OF URANUS
SQUARE PLUTO Orb 3°28′ Separating
Your generation works hard to use your power to right the wrongs you perceive in society. First you must learn to control that power in your own life.
NEPTUNE
NEPTUNE IN PISCES
It is important to note that Neptune takes about 164 years to make a complete cycle, spending about thirteen years in each sign. Therefore the interpretation of Neptune in the Sign applies to a generation rather than the individual. For a more individual interpretation look at the house position. This generation may possess the ability to be at-one with God. They may be able to express their spirituality through visions and art. They may also be inspirational teachers, conscious of wholeness.
10TH DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Left metatarsals
Sabian Symbol: An aviator in the clouds.
PLUTO
PLUTO IN CAPRICORN
It is important to note that Pluto takes about 248 years to make a complete cycle, spending 12 to 32 years in each sign. Therefore the interpretation of Pluto in its sign applies to a generation rather than the individual. For a more individual interpretation look at the house position. This is the generation of a change in world government. This generation will posses the ability to transform old structures into new and enduring ones.
16TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN
Part of Body: Condyle of right tibia
Sabian Symbol: Boys and girls in gymnasium suits.
CHIRON
CHIRON IN PISCES
You will have difficulty gaining your own sense of individuality. You have an ability to feel others’ pain and may need to detach and meditate. You may also suffer from your own deep and personal grief. You may work for or serve within a healing institution.
21ST DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Left fibula muscle
Sabian Symbol: A little white lamb, a child, and a servant.
VESTA
VESTA IN PISCES
You work best when you are striving for service to humanity. You are committed to making the world a better place for everyone. You feel overwhelmed by work unless you focus on service to others.
24TH DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Right distal tibio-fibular joint
Sabian Symbol: An inhabited island.
PALLAS
PALLAS IN SAGITTARIUS
You possess the ability to see the big picture. You enjoy philosophical discussions and can include all cultures. You are a defender of truth.
28TH DEGREE OF SAGITTARIUS
Part of Body: Right leg muscles
Sabian Symbol: An old bridge over a beautiful stream.
JUNO
JUNO IN LEO
You want to be proud of your partner, and for them to take pride in you. You want to have fun, romance, and creativity within your relationship.
16TH DEGREE OF LEO
Part of Body: Left atrium
Sabian Symbol: Sunshine just after a storm.
CERES
CERES IN AQUARIUS
You feel cared for when others accept and encourage your sense of individuality. You feel comforted when surrounded by groups of people. You teach others to accept their eccentricities.
9TH DEGREE OF AQUARIUS
Part of Body: Skin of right lower leg
Sabian Symbol: A flag turned into an eagle.
HYGEIA
HYGEIA IN CANCER
Your health may be closely linked to your home environment. Any disruptions in the home may spark bouts of ill health. You may be concerned for your family’s health.
18TH DEGREE OF CANCER
Part of Body: Duodenal opening of pancreatic duct
Sabian Symbol: A hen scratching for her chicks.
ASTRAEA
ASTRAEA IN TAURUS
You are apt to become stuck in your ways and oppose change. You prefer the comfort and safety of things known to the insecurity of the new.
29TH DEGREE OF TAURUS
Part of Body: Deltoid muscle and main neck muscles
Sabian Symbol: Two cobblers working at a table.
THE NORTH NODE
THE NORTH NODE IN LIBRA
This is a quest to learn co-operation. You have a tendency to want your own way and to force your opinions onto others. You need to develop selflessness, the ability to share and a sensitivity to the needs of other people.
9TH DEGREE OF LIBRA
Part of Body: Nerve supply to kidney and renal pelvis
Sabian Symbol: Three old masters hanging in an art gallery.
THE SOUTH NODE
THE SOUTH NODE IN ARIES
This is a quest to learn co-operation. You have a tendency to want your own way and to force your opinions onto others. You need to develop selflessness, the ability to share and a sensitivity to the needs of other people.
9TH DEGREE OF ARIES
Part of Body: Lens of eye
Sabian Symbol: A crystal gazer.
*** ASPECTS TO FIXED STARS ***
Transits 19 May 2015 – Event Chart
Aspects to Jup 15°Le03 +17°10′
Cnj 15°Le24 DUBHE Loving but forceful
Aspects to Plu 15°Cp17 -20°31′
Cnj 15°Cp32 VEGA Charismatic, magical, lucky
Aspects to Jun 15°Le33 +13°32′
Cnj 15°Le24 DUBHE Loving but forceful
Aspects to Nod 08°Li53 -03°31′
Cnj 09°Li10 DIADEM To sacrifice oneself.
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