The Moon is in Cancer.- The Moon is waxing and in its New phase until 2:41 PM, after which the Moon is in its Waxing Crescent phase.
- The New Moon occurred on the 15th in the sign of Taurus, and the First Quarter Moon will occur on the 21st.
- Mars is in its pre-retrograde shadow (Mars will retrograde from June 26th to August 27th).
Daily Horoscopes/Astro Highlights for each Sign:
Aries
Sound energy is with you for career and financial matters today, dear Aries, and especially financial planning, asking for a loan, or other practical activities that help you improve your business and professional interests. A Mercury-Saturn connection enables you to ferret out opportunities and get to a bright, clear frame of mind. You might decide to face something you’ve let slide or put on a shelf, and this is satisfying! Conversations can be constructive, and you may learn a trick or two that helps you advance your goals. Keep your mind open, but also focused on the details that are especially important today. Energy levels can dip a little later today, however. You might crave some guidance, a sign, or a feeling of direction, but it can be difficult to find. Even so, this may get you closer to your inner guide and intuition, which can ultimately empower you. Watch for procrastination in its many distracting forms tonight and early tomorrow.
Taurus
Life may not be especially colorful today, but reliability can be a great comfort, dear Taurus, and it’s a good idea to take on some form of organizing efforts now. Mercury in Taurus forms a trine to Saturn, making it exceptionally easy to focus on priorities. Circumstances and your attitude combine to facilitate following through on a dream, pet project, or another endeavor that’s close to your heart. Long-term projects begun now seem to have legs to stand on. You may be able to explain your ideas, beliefs, or a concept in real terms with excellent results. It’s a good time to do catch-up work, and this can be on actual work or reading, personal interests, or studies. This is a time for benefiting from attention to details. Despite some emotional confusion, you seem to be projecting some wonderfully wise and grounded energy. While you can find it quite natural to ease into a realistic, constructive frame of mind much of the day, there can be some ups and downs as you wrestle with reality or expectations later today. If you’ve been ignoring your needs to escape or rest, you’ll get a reminder now.
Gemini
There may be a minor disappointment to deal with now, dear Gemini, but this can lead to a sense of firming up and securing your life in crucial ways that feel fabulous. You are looking for results rather than ideas today, which is not typical for you but is important for the time being. You prefer to channel your mental energies into something worthwhile or substantial. This is a good time for clear thinking about a personal matter. You’re likely to have particularly accurate perceptions about an issue related to unfinished business from your past. Reality can sometimes feel a little harsh, but other times (such as today) can come as a tonic as you feel so much more equipped to make decisions. This continues to be a strong time for work behind the scenes, and it’s particularly the case today.
Cancer
A Mercury-Saturn trine aspect today helps anchor you, dear Cancer, as you tie together recent ideas in practical ways. Despite some confusion about long-term goals, you’re in great shape for making tangible progress with current projects, and you benefit from constructive conversations with friends or a partner. Answers seem to come more easily when you share your problems with someone else today. You may go to special lengths to help someone understand your point of view. It’s an excellent time for scoring points with others, particularly along the lines of expressing your commitment or loyalty and coming through for them. You might enjoy a reinforcing, supportive alliance or conversation that builds your confidence and makes you feel a little more hopeful about the future. There can be a nice feeling of camaraderie today that is neither overdone nor subtle. In fact, it feels very real and most likely is.
Leo
Today is potentially excellent for asking for what you want and for presenting your ideas, dear Leo, and it’s even better for making long-term plans. Enthusiasm for a project, particularly a practical or business-related one, is building now, especially as you see the reality of its details. You may feel in charge and stronger than usual. This is a great day to show your more responsible side, mainly through your work, services, or leadership. Mercury hooks up nicely with responsible Saturn, linking your work and vocation sectors and stimulating a feeling of quiet confidence in what you’re doing and a sense of mission or purpose that boosts your productivity. Others take note of what you say and any advice you may give. You can take care of business with a particularly keen eye, and you seem to be right on track with your work, health, or goals.
Virgo
A Mercury-Saturn aspect today helps you get or stay on track, dear Virgo, and you seem to be able to get yourself together and get things done. Focusing on what’s doable will do wonders for you, even if it means making small progress rather than big wins. bWhile there may be some distractions or adjustments of expectations to deal with now, you are in great shape for seeing the road ahead more clearly. Especially regarding expressing yourself creatively and romantically, as well as mind-expanding activities, you’re in an excellent position to make long-term plans today. Assessing what you can achieve in realistic terms makes all the difference now, leading to the right decisions. You might thoroughly enjoy sharing your ideas or vision with others, teaching, and studying. Communications should be reliable between a partner and yourself today.
Libra
Today is quite useful for gaining clarity about a matter, dear Libra, and it’s likely to relate to your emotional life, a family issue, or your view of an intimate relationship. There is a stronger attraction to what’s beneath the surface or hidden from sight, and you can delight in trying to figure things out. A Mercury-Saturn trine facilitates long-term planning, particularly on economic levels or regarding family goals. Realistic assessments can result now and can be highly valuable. Loans or practical ways to improve home life can be in the offing. You feel more committed to the truth and stronger for seeing things for what they are, not only what you wish or fear them to be. An emotional dilemma could unravel or seem to solve itself. A feeling of emotional strength helps buoy you even if some people aren’t as reliable or supportive as you would like later today.
Scorpio
Today is reliable for giving and receiving advice, dear Scorpio, with Mercury in your partnership sector harmonizing with Saturn in your communications house. This can point to a constructive conversation or session with someone who helps you organize your thoughts and gets you into a more practical, realistic frame of mind. Others can be counted on, and a partner might be an excellent sounding board for your ideas or thoughts. Focusing on a project or writing out your thoughts can have positive effects on you. Problems are best solved logically, step by step, and in an organized fashion today for best results. The more you tune out the fluff and tune into the facts, the more valuable and useful ideas and plans emerge. Later today, a Mars-Neptune minor clash comes into play, however, and you may need to get over an obstacle or disappointment before the wind returns to your sails.
Sagittarius
Long-term financial planning or work-related strategies and organization can be very successful today, dear Sagittarius, as a Mercury-Saturn trine grounds you and facilitates clear thinking. You’re able to spot the most valuable details, and this boosts decision-making. Logical answers to questions satisfy now, and you seek out reliable results and substantial progress. This influence is excellent for organizing your practical affairs and for giving special thought to constructive pursuits. Even if it’s only in your mind or something is in a planning stage, you’ll find that organizing your thinking is soothing now. You’re also particularly happy with meeting your responsibilities, and productivity benefits from a step by step approach. Your choices are practical and wise.
Capricorn
Today is wonderful for diving into a project that requires attention to detail, dear Capricorn, as thinking is strongly practical and realistic, particularly regarding creative projects, children, or romantic relationships. This is due to a Mercury-Saturn aspect that’s personal to you because Saturn is your ruler and is also currently transiting your sign! You tend to be on the right track today. Even if conversations are not especially colorful right now, they can be helpful and instructive. Keep things simple and methodical today for best results. Applying yourself to constructive activities or hobbies can help you get your priorities straight. Confusing elements of your life may seem to fall away as you focus on working towards doable goals, although later today, you may find it better to let go of your need for results so that you can take a much-needed breather.
Aquarius
Common sense and a desire to plan ahead seem to dominate today, dear Aquarius, or at least the first half of the day, due to a Mercury-Saturn trine. There can be a positive show of support today, although it’s more about good advice and reliability than showiness right now! It’s a great time to put finishing touches on a special project, organizing the home, or for doing editing work. You feel better if you meet your responsibilities. Work done in relative solitude can be productive now. You might also feel especially emotionally equipped to face issues that you would usually prefer to avoid or put off. Domestic matters benefit from a practical approach. Focusing on what you can do to improve your personal life can be soothing and empowering.
Pisces
Your eye for details can be put to full use today in both personal and professional matters, dear Pisces. While you typically prefer to focus on the big picture, today’s energies support attention to your practical priorities. A Mercury-Saturn trine offers a feeling of groundedness through conversations with relatives or acquaintances, friends, or even yourself, through journaling. Aim to organize your thoughts and your priorities. Your communications are likely to be received well. In fact, you may be in the position to offer advice or counsel, and others can benefit from your know-how. Positive feedback can fuel your motivation to do your best and your confidence and enthusiasm. It’s a good time to team up with a partner or to come to essential agreements.
* 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.
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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:
Planet Color Key: The longer the bar, the slower the aspecting planet and the longer the duration of the planet’s transit.
Date & Time: May 18 2018 0:00 am
Event: Moon in Cancer
Description: The Moon in Cancer
This is a good time for making or nurturing emotional connections, sharing feelings, and connecting with our imagination, warmth, compassion, and sensitivity. We might concentrate on home, family, and domestic matters now. Nurture others and also the self.
Date & Time: May 18 2018 1:09 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Opp Ves
Description: Transiting Moon Opposition 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 18 2018 6:50 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sxt Mer
Description: Transiting Moon Sextile Transiting Mercury
Ideas flow freely. We express feelings with clarity and thoughts with sensitivity. An excellent time for cooperative projects. A good time for taking tests, writing, promoting, public speaking, and studying.
Date & Time: May 18 2018 7:33 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Opp Sat
Description: Transiting Moon Opposition Transiting Saturn
There could be a realization that is disappointing or depressing, a feeling of limitation, or an experience of being blocked or thwarted now. There could be a lack of warmth and sensitivity experienced now, and self-protectiveness.
Date & Time: May 18 2018 9:33 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqr Jun
Description: Transiting Moon Square Transiting Juno
There may be clinging or controlling behavior if we are driven by our fears. Hypersensitivity and moodiness are possible. Tread lightly with tricky emotional issues.
Date & Time: May 18 2018 2:41 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 18 2018 8:22 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Tri Nep
Description: Transiting Moon Trine Transiting Neptune
This is a feel-good time if we allow ourselves to relax and tune into the subtle aspects of life – art, nature, beauty, dreams, and spiritual realms. We absorb things easily, our senses are in good form, and we more naturally accept things and people as they are. There is no need to look for definite answers right now.
Date & Time: May 18 2018 9:47 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Tri Jup
Description: Transiting Moon Trine Transiting Jupiter
We want to do good and to honor our inner code. We don’t sweat the small stuff right now. We are generous with our energy, time, and money. A great time to take up new feel-good opportunities. Show your confidence and optimism and reap the rewards.
Date & Time: May 18 2018 12:48 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mer Tri Sat
Description: Transiting Mercury Trine Transiting Saturn
Rational and logical thinking. Concentration and focus. Organization. Serious communication. Agreeable solitude.
Date & Time: May 18 2018 1:13 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mer Sqr Nod
Description: Transiting Mercury Square Transiting North Node
This is not the best time for dealings with the public or promotions. Ideas or communications may not be going over well. There can be a need to look at things from a new perspective, and/or to change plans.
Date & Time: May 18 2018 3:10 am
Event: Tr-Tr Chi Pll Jun
Description: Transiting Chiron Parallel Transiting Juno
Strong Signs, Elements, Modes
Today’s Emphasized Signs of the Zodiac
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
FIRE WEAK
We are not very goal-oriented right now, or motivation to pursue our goals may be waning/lacking. Changes feel overwhelming. Enthusiasm may be low, we argue less, and we think more than we take action.
EARTH STRONG
Earth signs are Taurus, Virgo, and Capricorn. We are especially in touch with the physical world. We consider what we’ve learned and experienced in the past in order to make the most of the present. We can be cautious, practical, and possibly unimaginative. We are deliberate and can pace ourselves well. We need hands-on experience and are not impressed with theory as much as we are with results. Routines are tolerable and comforting.
Today’s Modal Balance
FIXED STRONG
The Fixed signs are: Leo, Scorpio, Aquarius and Taurus. We are thinking about the long view, seeking out security and stability rather than change. We may be committed, focused, resistant to making changes, and stubborn.
Today’s Lunar Phase
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 18th:
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 CANCER
You need nurturing. Under stress you may want to retire to the comfort of your home. You will form a strong bond with your mother. You may have difficulty in breaking away from home later in life.
12TH DEGREE OF CANCER
Part of Body: Greater curvature of stomach
Sabian Symbol: A woman nursing a baby with a message.
ASPECTS OF THE MOON
SEXTILE MERCURY Orb 2°46′ Separating
Ideas flow freely. We express feelings with clarity and thoughts with sensitivity. An excellent time for cooperative projects. A good time for taking tests, writing, promoting, public speaking, and studying, all things equal.
TRINE JUPITER Orb 6°00′ Applying
We can be motivated to honor our inner code. We don’t sweat the small stuff right now. We are generous with our energy, time, and money. A great time to take up new feel-good opportunities. Show your confidence and optimism and reap the rewards.
OPPOSITION SATURN Orb 2°43′ Separating
There could be a realization that is disappointing or depressing, a feeling of limitation, or an experience of being blocked or thwarted now. There could be a lack of warmth and sensitivity experienced now, and self-protectiveness.
TRINE NEPTUNE Orb 5°05′ Applying
We are turning into the subtle aspects of life – art, nature, beauty, dreams, and spiritual realms. We more naturally accept situations and people as they are. Sensitivity, compassion.
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.
28TH DEGREE OF TAURUS
Part of Body: Deltoid muscle and main neck muscles
Sabian Symbol: A mature woman reawakened to romance.
ASPECTS OF THE SUN
TRINE MARS Orb 3°16′ Applying
Energy and vitality are strong. A good time to take the initiative. Effective decision-making is possible now.
TRINE PLUTO Orb 6°32′ Separating
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.
SEXTILE CHIRON Orb 3°48′ Applying
You will be able to help others with your ability to understand their pain.
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.
9TH DEGREE OF TAURUS
Part of Body: Jugular veins
Sabian Symbol: A christmas tree decorated.
ASPECTS OF MERCURY
TRINE SATURN Orb 0°03′ Applying
We are cautious, careful, tuned in to details, and rely on common sense at this time.
VENUS
VENUS IN GEMINI
We enjoy connecting and communicating, exchanging ideas. We seek out variety in our entertainment and with people. We can have many different ideas for enjoying ourselves or making money and we’re not bound to any one particular idea.
29TH DEGREE OF GEMINI
Part of Body: Fourth rib
Sabian Symbol: The first mockingbird of spring sings from the tree top.
ASPECTS OF VENUS
QUINCUNX MARS Orb 2°00′ Applying
You have difficulty asserting yourself in relationships. You need to find a way to ask for what you want from your loved ones.
SEXTILE URANUS Orb 1°12′ Applying
You like relationships which offer you the opportunity to express your individuality.
SQUARE CHIRON Orb 2°31′ Applying
You experience emotional pain in your relationships. You have difficulty experiencing the joy and beauty of intimate relationships. You need to face early childhood feelings of rejection and develop empathy for others close to you.
MARS
MARS IN AQUARIUS
You will fight for just causes. You are unpredictable, but will probably be a group leader. You may become rebellious when angry.
1ST DEGREE OF AQUARIUS
Part of Body: Right tibial nerve
Sabian Symbol: An old adobe mission.
ASPECTS OF MARS
SQUARE URANUS Orb 0°47′ Separating
The desire to assert independence and to dominate can be strong. Impulsiveness can be a problem. We can be rebellious and willful, ignoring others’ needs in the process.
SEXTILE CHIRON Orb 0°31′ Applying
You have the opportunity to be an empathetic and powerful leader of the downtrodden people of the world.
CONJUNCTION THE SOUTH NODE Orb 7°29′ Applying
You may experience difficulty being assertive and finding the drive to succeed, or alternatively you may have a tendency to misdirect your energies. Your current life lesson to express your energy positively and assertively. Your talent for independent action needs to be developed.
JUPITER
JUPITER IN SCORPIO
You are on an intense search for the truth. You have strong desires for sexual union and joint enterprises. You could be a transformative teacher.
18TH DEGREE OF SCORPIO
Part of Body: Vas deferens, hymen
Sabian Symbol: A woods rich in autumn coloring.
ASPECTS OF JUPITER
TRINE NEPTUNE Orb 0°54′ Applying
You are artistic and may also be religious. You have a need to help others and may feel you have a calling. You have the ability to inspire other people’s talents as well.
SATURN
SATURN IN CAPRICORN
Conservation, moderation, definition, structure, simplicity, and realism are themes now. We might also be striving for more authority in a particular area of our lives now. This is a time for making clear choices and decisions, for weeding out what isn’t working for us, and for letting go of lost causes, particularly related to our life path choices, careers, and long-term goals. (from December 19, 2017, to March 21, 2020; and then from July 1 to December 17, 2020).
9TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN
Part of Body: Nerves of knee
Sabian Symbol: An angel carrying a harp.
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).
1ST DEGREE OF TAURUS
Part of Body: Throat, gullet
Sabian Symbol: A clear mountain stream.
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)
17TH DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Cruciate ligaments of the left foot
Sabian Symbol: An easter promenade.
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).
22ND DEGREE OF CAPRICORN
Part of Body: Muscle insertions of upper to lower legs
Sabian Symbol: A general accepting defeat gracefully.
Chiron, Major Asteroids, and Moon’s Nodes: in Sign and by Degree
CHIRON
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 which will be of service to humanity.
2ND DEGREE OF ARIES
Part of Body: Midbrain
Sabian Symbol: A comedian entertaining the group.
VESTA IN CAPRICORN
You place importance on structure and order in the workplace. You have great discipline and personal ambition and can succeed in administrative and management positions. Workers will turn to you for a sense of stability and authority.
5TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN
Part of Body: Cutaneous nerves of knee
Sabian Symbol: People rowing a canoe and dancing a war dance.
PALLAS IN GEMINI
You have a keen mind able to grasp many concepts. Therefore you are adept both in written and spoken language.
29TH DEGREE OF GEMINI
Part of Body: Fourth rib
Sabian Symbol: The first mockingbird of spring sings from the tree top.
JUNO IN ARIES
You need freedom within your relationships and may become impatient if this is denied. If you do not express your own need for independence you may attract a dominant partner.
10TH DEGREE OF ARIES
Part of Body: Eyeball
Sabian Symbol: A scholar creates new forms for ancient symbols.
CERES
CERES IN LEO
You feel cared for when other people play with you and praise you. You like to show others you care for them by encouraging their creative talents and sense of fun.
16TH DEGREE OF LEO
Part of Body: Left atrium
Sabian Symbol: Sunshine just after a storm.
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.
9TH DEGREE OF LEO
Part of Body: Superior vena cava
Sabian Symbol: Glass blowers shape with their breath glowing forms.
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.
9TH DEGREE OF AQUARIUS
Part of Body: Skin of right lower leg
Sabian Symbol: A flag turned into an eagle.
**Conjunctions to Select Fixed Stars on May 18, 2018.**
Aspects to Mer 08°Ta21 +12°10′
Cnj 07°Ta54 HAMAL To follow one’s own path
Cnj 08°Ta01 SCHEDIR The Queen, female power.
Aspects to Ven 28°Ge56 +24°58′
Cnj 29°Ge00 BETELGEUSE *** Success which is not blocked.
Cnj 28°Ge48 POLARIS To show the way.
Aspects to Sat 08°Cp24 -22°17′
Cnj 08°Cp33 FACIES — Ruthlessness or the victim.
Aspects to Ura 00°Ta09 +11°02′
Cnj 00°Ta39 MIRACH In harmony to be receptive
Aspects to Nep 16°Pi13 -06°17′
Cnj 15°Pi33 ACHERNAR Risk of rapid endings.
Aspects to Pal 28°Ge18 -00°49′
Cnj 29°Ge00 BETELGEUSE *** Success which is not blocked.
Cnj 28°Ge48 POLARIS To show the way.
Aspects to Cer 15°Le26 +26°02′
Cnj 15°Le27 DUBHE Loving but forceful
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