- The Moon is in Capricorn until 11:19 AM, from which time the Moon is in Aquarius.
- A brief void Moon period occurs today from 11:18 AM to 11:19 AM.
- The Moon is waning and in its Waning Gibbous phase.
- The Full Moon occurred on the 23rd in the sign of Scorpio.
Retrogrades:
- Mercury is no longer retrograde and is in its post-retrograde shadow until May 13th.
Ingresses:
- Mars enters Aries today (Mars is in Aries from April 30th to June 9th).
- Venus spends its first full day in Taurus (Venus is in Taurus from April 29th to May 23rd).
**Times are Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).
Daily Horoscopes/Astro Highlights for each Sign:
Aries
Matters of ownership can be on the heavy side for you today, dear Aries, or a situation can pull up the need to manage feelings of resentment. If you’re facing recurring problems with friends or with trying to get new projects off the ground, recognize the patterns now and aim to get to the bottom of the situation. There can be mixed messages to manage or concerns that you’re not in the loop. If you find yourself over-managing a problem, consider it a sign that you need to pull back and rest. People may not be forthcoming with Venus in challenging aspect to Saturn and Pluto today, but it’s important not to try to fill in the blanks since the tendency is to suspect hidden agendas. Treading lightly is temporarily a good strategy, particularly with relationships with friends, money, and resources or talents.Taurus
Venus is freshly in your sign, dear Taurus, and you’re attracting attention. However, with Venus in hard aspect to Pluto and Saturn, some of this can be problematic. The desire for more freedom and spontaneity is big, but your ambitions or wish to be in control of and on top of things with your work and status can interfere, leading to tensions and perhaps a boiling-over point. If there’s tension present in your interactions today, consider that it’s really about power and that real empowerment doesn’t come from manipulating others or having power over others but rather control over your own impulses and your own life. Try not to allow worries about competition or uncertainties in your work, your future, or with your reputation to affect your personal life and enjoyment. It’s better to grin and bear it today than to push boundaries, at least for now. If you’re not feeling as confident as you usually feel, take the time to center yourself and then get back in the game.Gemini
Today’s Venus influences can pull up insecurities or fears, dear Gemini, or resentments can surface. Watch for hidden agendas and roundabout moves. Your desires are complicated now, and it’s best to work through them and sort them out rather than allow them to control you. Something you’d prefer to keep private or unspoken can come to light, for example, or your past can be so real in your mind that it interferes with the present. Stirring the pot may lead to good conversations, but it’s hard to know how things will go today. If you take your time and, with some self-awareness, you can get to the heart of a matter, and you might open your eyes to something that helps you grow. Your belief that you want life to be simple can lead to the stifling of unpleasant or uncomfortable feelings. What you’ve buried won’t go away until you face it and, if you’re not careful, can drive your behavior in destructive ways. Seek the root of the problem.Cancer
Today’s challenging Venus influences can mean holding onto an issue that’s dragging you down, dear Cancer, only because you’re afraid to let it go. Take a break from the regular routine, especially if it makes you feel like you are in a rut. Fear of being out of the loop or blindsided can be at the root of challenging behaviors today. The desire to enjoy your friendships, social life, or new projects is strong, but it can be tough to do so with worries in the mix. On the other hand, a friendship might seem weighty when you’d prefer to feel spontaneous in your interactions and meetings. There can be mixed feelings toward someone that you need to sort out. Watch for succumbing to pressure or paranoia at this time. If you handle today’s dilemmas well, you can position yourself well to clear the decks and start fresh.Leo
Today’s Venus transits can present temporary obstacles or hurdles in relationships, dear Leo, although they can also help you understand yourself and your situation better. People can be especially sensitive or easy on the trigger today, as transits can stir a bit of paranoia or suspicion in our interactions. Things that have been buried or ignored, mainly related to fears, can emerge in unruly and unexpected ways. Your ambitions are motivating and even enjoyable these days, but resentments from others or your own fear of pulling yourself away from a relationship can interfere with the fun. While work or concerns surrounding your responsibilities can feel burdensome in spots, you also have opportunities to grow through your experiences. A little self-knowledge can go a long way. Aim to make peace with the past rather than bring it into the present in disruptive ways.Virgo
Today’s Venus aspects are a little complicated, dear Virgo, although nothing you can’t handle. These transits can stir up buried frustrations or trigger fears related to being out of the loop or situations out of your control. The desire to explore the world around you, live life more spontaneously and expressively, expand your mind, and enjoy different settings and experiences is strong these days. Today, however, you can feel weighed down by pressures, especially those related to work, relationships, and health. There can be a lack of mobility or a feeling of being overwhelmed with things to do. You may not want to, but delegating tasks, releasing your tight hold on your work or routines, or reducing your workload might help you find more time to explore, expand, and flourish. Consider that if you’ve pushed yourself too hard in a particular area, it will infringe upon your extracurricular activities.Libra
With today’s challenging Venus aspects, dear Libra, you may want to dig in your heels. These complicated transits suggest the need to handle lingering problems and fears, but your approach should be measured. Tensions in your romantic or personal life can be big draws, pulling you away from exploring new feelings and experiences. Try to let go of overanalyzing matters or dwelling on things you can’t control, particularly people and relationships, so that you can free yourself up for more positive, empowering energy coming into your life. Identify possessive streaks as a symptom of something that runs more deeply than the matter at hand. Consciously allowing yourself to let go, even a little, can be cathartic now. Work on identifying when it’s best to let go and move on, if only for your own peace of mind.Scorpio
While there can be clear opportunities to see a new side of a situation today, dear Scorpio, getting to that point can involve some tension. With today’s Venus transits, there can be storm clouds, especially if you’ve ignored or buried your feelings, fears, or resentments, particularly with family, a close friend, or a partner. At the root of tension may be a need to make profound, lasting changes that pull you out of a rut. However, try not to put all the pressure on yourself to do so immediately. Keeping the peace is a noble aspiration, but sometimes it encourages holding onto grudges. Today, you may see these resentments more clearly! If stress weakens you enough that insecurities and fears emerge and take over, consider finding ways to avoid dwelling on problem areas. While mixed signals are likely, there is also a real potential for inspiring conversations.Sagittarius
With the Moon’s move into your solar third house today, dear Sagittarius, you gravitate to lighthearted interactions, but today’s Venus influences tend to create drama despite this. You could feel tension if it seems your daily affairs are getting out of your control. You likely have many things going simultaneously, which doesn’t help. Avoid clinging to specific ideas if they are not serving you well. In fact, the day has a way of showing you where you’re too attached for your own good. Letting go of ideas or plans that are no longer serving you well, for example, can ultimately be relieving. Thought patterns that are dragging you down should also go. There can be a tendency to feel under-appreciated now, and while this may very well be the case, working on a plan to change it is better than working yourself up and stressing out.Capricorn
A Venus-Pluto square influences today, and there can be twists or complications with your feelings in a relationship, dear Capricorn, or an issue related to money and resources you’re concerned about that affect your mood. It makes sense to be more cautious with your things and to draw on patience to understand your fears and feelings. Today’s energies are markedly roundabout, which can be frustrating in spots. Watch for issues with self-worth interfering with your ability to let down your hair and express yourself freely. It can be challenging to stay detached and impartial now, and it’s far too easy to fixate on problems. Ideally, you get in better touch with your desires and goals through today’s dilemmas. Aim to be flexible and willing to adapt.Aquarius
Pluto is currently transiting your sign, dear Aquarius, and is under a bit of strain today. As such, if you’re in a rut or a tough place, the situation can be emphasized now. If you don’t recognize and honor your need to make peace with yourself, you’ll feel restless today. Events today may seem to trigger a need to make profound, permanent changes. Focus on fixing problem areas, but don’t pressure yourself to do everything at once. Today’s tensions deserve some examination, however, since they’re persistent, recurring ones. There can be frustration with feeling you’re not in control or “in the know” about events occurring in your private life or relationships. Your ambitions or desire to stay on top of things need taming so that you can take the necessary time off. If there are interpersonal conflicts today, try to learn from them rather than fall back to old patterns of relating that stifle you in the long run. The Moon moves into your sign, highlighting your emotions.Pisces
With a Venus-Pluto square influencing today, dear Pisces, there may be irritating issues surrounding transportation and mobility to contend with today. It’s easy to overreact to little things or minor events with this transit active. You are highly alert and often very much on the ball with Venus now in your communications sector, but be careful that this doesn’t lead to overstimulation or nervousness today. Watch for attempts to control situations too tightly. Frustrations that you often brush aside seem to work close to the surface today. While it’s important to avoid letting resentment take over, not allowing yourself to feel resentment can limit you! You might discover desires and wants you never knew you had as you aim to understand your sensitive areas and try to let go of mental cycling in circles. A broader perspective or mental refreshment might help you manage things more smoothly.* Remember to read horoscopes for your Ascendant sign and Sun sign. If you don’t know your Ascendant sign (and you know your birth time), you can look it up 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:
Planet Color Key: The longer the bar, the slower the aspecting planet, and the longer the duration of the planet’s transit.
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