Astrology of Today – Monday, May 15, 2023

Today’s Transits (Eastern Daylight Time)

Date & Time: May 15 2023  3:55 am

Event: Moon enters Aries

Description: The Moon in Aries

We are itching to take action and to pioneer something. All things equal, this is a time to begin new projects. Exercise patience and selflessness where possible, but embrace Aries’ courage and directness. Look out for new opportunities.

Date & Time: May 15 2023  0:56 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mon SSq Ves

Description: Transiting Moon SemiSquare 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 15 2023  3:55 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cnj Ari

Description: Transiting Moon Entering Aries

We are itching to take action and to pioneer something. All things equal, this is a time to begin new projects. Exercise patience and selflessness where possible, but embrace Aries’ courage and directness. Look out for new opportunities.

Date & Time: May 15 2023  4:28 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sxt Plu

Description: Transiting Moon Sextile Transiting Pluto

This can be a good time for getting loans, for taking care of business, and for dealing with money matters. It’s also good for getting in touch with feelings and managing them effectively. There can be a boost to our intimate life, creative impulses, and self-understanding. Events occurring now might involve some kind of karmic repayment or benefit. We could discover new information, hidden information, or a lost item. This is a time for recycling – seeing new uses for old items. True feelings come to the surface.

Date & Time: May 15 2023  5:36 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Pll Nep

Description: Transiting Moon Parallel Transiting Neptune

Date & Time: May 15 2023  11:19 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mon SSq Ura

Description: Transiting Moon SemiSquare Transiting Uranus

We can easily find ourselves all wound up and nervous. Unpredictable responses from others (and ourselves). Emotional eruptions are possible. Not a good time to make permanent decisions, particularly about relationships and family/domestic matters.

Date & Time: May 15 2023  1:14 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Tri Pal

Description: Transiting Moon Trine Transiting Pallas

There is a good ability to successfully combine logic and intuition, and to understand problems taking into account the human element. There is sensitivity to people’s issues now. Cooperation. Effective, sensitive decision making.

Date & Time: May 15 2023  5:56 pm

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: May 15 2023  7:41 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqr Ven

Description: Transiting Moon Square Transiting Venus

Romantic matters can be unsettled, or we can be a little insecure in our relationships. It can be difficult to show restraint. An indulgent, moody time. Hypersensitivity.

Date & Time: May 15 2023  9:10 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Mon SSq Sun

Description: Transiting Moon SemiSquare Transiting Sun

What we feel and what we think we should do can be at odds with one another temporarily. There can be discontent or indecisiveness. We could be feeling out of sorts. Tensions will pass.

Date & Time: May 15 2023  10:10 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cpl Nep

Description: Transiting Moon ContraParallel Transiting Neptune

Date & Time: May 15 2023  9:44 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mar Tri Nep

Description: Transiting Mars Trine Transiting Neptune

We need a break from the usual routine and from pushing ourselves ahead. We might be taking action towards filling a dream or from inspiration.  We are not inclined to follow rigid rules, directions, and schedules, but tend to follow our intuition or inner guidance/gut feelings.

Strong Signs, Elements, Modes

Today’s Emphasized Signs of the Zodiac

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.

CANCER STRONG

Nurturing, protective, tenacious, emotional sensitive, watery, strong roots. Can be overly protective, unwilling to let go, timid, reclusive.

Today’s Elemental Balance

AIR WEAK

We may have a difficult time being objective or detached. We may not be especially communicative.

Today’s Modal Balance

MUTABLE WEAK

We can have a hard time adapting to changes and to others’ agendas.

Today’s Lunar Phase

LUNAR PHASE: THIRD QUARTER

Moon from 90 to 45 degrees behind the Sun. 

We have strong beliefs and are likely to put them into action. We have the wisdom to know when to act, but sometimes can be inflexible.

The following aspects (major only) and positions are at noon (EDT) on May 15th:

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 through Pluto: Signs, Aspects, & Degrees

THE MOON

THE MOON IN ARIES

We are itching to take action and to pioneer something. All things equal, this is a time to begin new projects. Exercise patience and selflessness where possible, but embrace Aries’ courage and directness. Look for new opportunities.

5TH DEGREE OF ARIES

Part of Body: The eyes, left and right 

Sabian Symbol: A triangle with wings.

ASPECTS OF THE MOON

SQUARE VENUS  Orb 4°04′ Applying

There could be clashes between the desire for familiarity and the need for pleasure. Overindulgence or overspending possible.

CONJUNCTION NEPTUNE  Orb 7°32′ Separating

We are easily influenced, vulnerable, compassionate, and sensitive. We could be led astray, and we are easily swayed. There is devotion but possibly inconstancy as well. A dreamy, possibly impractical time.

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.

25TH DEGREE OF TAURUS

Part of Body: Lower jaw 

Sabian Symbol: A large well-kept public park.

ASPECTS OF THE SUN

SEXTILE MARS  Orb 2°35′ Applying

We can be furthering our goals and desires without apology. A time for getting ahead, taking action, and solving problems, and some healthy self-centeredness. Competition. Taking the lead.

CONJUNCTION URANUS  Orb 5°17′ Separating

You are a rebel but also a leader. You are innovative and original. Others may see you as arrogant, wilful and disruptive at times. Life will be full of surprises. Politics, science or computing appeal to you.

SEXTILE NEPTUNE  Orb 2°32′ Applying

Opportunities will arise for you to express your intuitive and artistic nature.

TRINE PLUTO  Orb 5°44′ 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 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.

6TH DEGREE OF TAURUS

Part of Body: Larynx 

Sabian Symbol: A bridge being built across a gorge.

ASPECTS OF MERCURY

CONJUNCTION JUPITER  Orb 6°06′ Applying

You are talkative and have a thirst for knowledge. You have big ideas and plans. Education will feature largely in your life.

SEXTILE SATURN  Orb 0°27′ Separating

We are seeing our priorirites, taking things seriously, and applying ourselves to important matters. We are drawn to activities that are purposeful and practical. We can be conservative and cautious with our methods, opinions, learning, believing, and communicating. Thoroughness.

CONJUNCTION THE NORTH NODE  Orb 1°53′ Separating

Important contacts can be made with people who share our intellectual interests or who introduce us to new ideas that help us to grow, improve, and expand. Projects prove successful right now, particularly those involving teamwork. Learning, teaching, communicating, and making contact figure strongly now, or we meet with situations that encourage us to improve our skills in these areas.

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.

9TH DEGREE OF CANCER

Part of Body: Pylorus 

Sabian Symbol: A tiny nude miss reaching in the water for a fish.

ASPECTS OF VENUS

TRINE SATURN  Orb 2°25′ Separating

We are conservative with our feelings, affections, and pleasures. We value loyalty, duty, honor, steadiness, and economy now, and our judgment is sound if on the cautious side. Smart purchases. Maturity in love and with money and business. A good time to form personal or professional alliances.

MARS

MARS IN CANCER

We are less likely to move straightforwardly towards our desires now. Our emotional moods especially affect the pursuit of our goals. We are a little more cautious and conservative under this influence, but we will fight for, about, or on behalf of those people and things that are dearest to our heart.

28TH DEGREE OF CANCER

Part of Body: Cartilage of ribs 

Sabian Symbol: Person ntroduces love interest to family.

ASPECTS OF MARS

SQUARE JUPITER  Orb 2°35′ Applying

Our fighting, defending spirits are strong. We might be on a crusade. We could be too quick to take offense or to make judgments. Avoid unnecessary conflict and overreaching. Direct excess energy  into positive enterprises for positive results rather than adding more to your agenda.

TRINE NEPTUNE  Orb 0°03′ Separating

Inspiration might be found now, and our intuition is strong. There can be letting go of anger, or a softening of the disposition. Creative arts, particularly physical ones, are favored.

OPPOSITION PLUTO  Orb 3°08′ Applying

We may be looking for the upper hand and resisting others’ control. Resentments come to the surface. Competitive feelings.

JUPITER

JUPITER IN ARIES

You are freedom-loving, and a spontaneous seeker of the truth. You have the potential to be a philosophical or religious leader.

30TH DEGREE OF ARIES

Part of Body: Parotid gland 

Sabian Symbol: A duck pond and its brood.

ASPECTS OF JUPITER

SQUARE PLUTO  Orb 0°33′ Applying

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.

CONJUNCTION THE NORTH NODE  Orb 4°12′ Applying

Your current life challenge is to embrace adventure. You may find yourself in situations which inspire you to see the big picture. Inspiring others, possibly through preaching or teaching, may be part of your life’s destiny. Benevolent groups may also play a key role.

SATURN

SATURN IN PISCES

Acompassionate and intuitive worker, although sometimes anxious and fearful. Strong karma to be worked through. A time to assess our dreams, mental health systems, and sense of compassion and empathy. (Saturn is in Pisces from March 7th, 2023, to May 24th, 2025, and then from September 1st, 2025, to February 13th, 2026).

7TH DEGREE OF PISCES

Part of Body: Right talus 

Sabian Symbol: A cross lying on rocks.

URANUS

URANUS IN TAURUS

(1934 – 1942) We approach money and personal possessions in new ways and learn how to free ourselves from certain material constraints. Innovative ways to make ourselves comfortable emerge. We’re less inhibited about expressing sensuality, self-love, body love, and pampering. We’re challenging what we previously valued. There can be abrupt changes with money, valuables, possessions, and income that lead to a reshuffling of priorities or values. Income might come from non-traditional sources or ventures. We’re bringing progressive ideas to the world of business. New ways of doing business, as well as making, viewing, and handling money are likely. Income and the energy we put into making money can be variable. (May 15, 2018, to November 6, 2018, then March 6, 2019, to July 7, 2025, and then November 7, 2025, to April 25, 2026). 

20TH DEGREE OF TAURUS

Part of Body: Occiput 

Sabian Symbol: Wisps of clouds, like wings, are streaming across the sky.

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)

28TH DEGREE OF PISCES

Part of Body: Phalanges of the left foot 

Sabian Symbol: A fertile garden under the full moon.

ASPECTS OF NEPTUNE

SEXTILE PLUTO  Orb 3°11′ Applying

You belong to a generation which is able to bring about social change. You are part of the changes in government and the approach to human rights. Spirituality and the occult are given more credence or power. Alternatively, some of your generation will choose to drop out of the system.

PLUTO

PLUTO IN AQUARIUS

(1777 – 1799) 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. This is the generation of worldwide co-operation. People in this generation have the ability to make scientific breakthroughs for the benefit of humanity, and may be forced to change the way science is viewed. (Pluto is in Aquarius from March 23rd to June 11th, 2023, from January 20th to September 1st, 2024; from November 19th, 2024, to March 8th, 2043, and from August 31st, 2043, to January 19th, 2044).

1ST DEGREE OF AQUARIUS

Part of Body: Right tibial nerve 

Sabian Symbol: An old adobe mission.

Chiron, Major Asteroids, and Moon’s Nodes: in Sign and by Degree

CHIRON IN ARIES

Your sense of being has been violated in some way and you may fear asserting yourself. You may also over-compensate by attempting to be the first at everything. Physically you may suffer head wounds. You may become a pioneer in a way that will be of service to humanity.

19TH DEGREE OF ARIES

Part of Body: Corpus callosum cerebri 

Sabian Symbol: The magic carpet.

VESTA IN TAURUS

You have the ability to work in a stable and persistent manner. You are committed to working in a comfortable and predictable manner. You need to avoid becoming inflexible.

14TH DEGREE OF TAURUS

Part of Body: True vocal cords 

Sabian Symbol: Shellfish groping and children playing.

PALLAS IN CANCER

You are very intuitive. You rely on your emotions to guide your opinions and thoughts. You are an empathetic listener and are keen to keep up communications with your family and loved ones.

6TH DEGREE OF LEO

Part of Body: Entrance of pulmonary artery 

Sabian Symbol: An old fashioned woman and an up-to-date one.

JUNO IN GEMINI

You want variety and stimulation within your relationship. Talking, swapping ideas, writing, planning and studying are all ways in which you may meet your needs to communicate with your partner.

8TH DEGREE OF GEMINI

Part of Body: Bronchi 

Sabian Symbol: Around a closed-down factory strikers mill defiantly.

CERES IN VIRGO

You feel cared for when other people help you perfect your skills. You like to be of service to other people.

25TH DEGREE OF VIRGO

Part of Body: Liver 

Sabian Symbol: A flag at half-mast in front of a large public building.

THE BLACK MOON IN LEO

15TH DEGREE OF LEO

Part of Body: Right atrium 

Sabian Symbol: A street pageant.

ERIS IN ARIES

25TH DEGREE OF ARIES

Part of Body: Sternocleidomastoid muscle 

Sabian Symbol: A double promise reveals its inner and outer meanings.

THE NORTH NODE

THE NORTH NODE IN TAURUS

This is a quest to overcome your distrust of change, to develop creative outlets for your intense emotions and to avoid hitting out at loved ones. These attributes plagued you in this life because of suffering and traumatic endings in past-lives which left you with deep emotional wounds and a feeling of being cheated. In learning this life’s lesson of trusting the process of change you will develop a newfound sense of peace and stability.

4TH DEGREE OF TAURUS

Part of Body: Uvula 

Sabian Symbol: The rainbow’s pot of gold.

THE SOUTH NODE

THE SOUTH NODE IN SCORPIO

This is a quest to overcome your distrust of change, to develop creative outlets for your intense emotions and to avoid hitting out at loved ones. These attributes plagued you in this life because of suffering and traumatic endings in past-lives which left you with deep emotional wounds and a feeling of being cheated. In learning this life’s lesson of trusting the process of change you will develop a newfound sense of peace and stability.

4TH DEGREE OF SCORPIO

Part of Body: Testicles, right side of uterus 

Sabian Symbol: A youth holding a lighted candle.

**Conjunctions to Select Fixed Stars on May 15, 2023.**