- The Moon is in Cancer until 12:11 AM, after which the Moon is in Leo.
- The Moon is void until 12:11 AM (since 4:22 PM yesterday).
- The Moon is waxing and in its Waxing Crescent phase until 10:46 PM, after which the Moon is waxing and in its First Quarter phase.
- The First Quarter Moon occurs today at 10:46 PM.
- Mercury is retrograde until tomorrow (Mercury is retrograde from April 9-May 3).
- Venus is in its post-retrograde shadow until May 18th.
Horoscopes
Aries
The Moon moves into your solar fifth house today, dear Aries, and you can feel a rush of creative, playful energy into your life. However, it’s best not to rush ahead yet. Life is meant to slow down just a little as the Sun clashes with a Saturn-Chiron aspect, and motivation or energy levels may dip a little. Big decisions and bold moves are not favored as a result. You might be irritated about a misunderstanding or a difference of opinion. Someone might discourage or disappoint you. Uncertainty with business or money matters could color your mood. However, taking a break can get you back to yourself. Today’s Quarter Moon might also point to a conflict, but this one can be particularly motivating. While the trend for you these days is to settle in and develop current projects, you can have a strong desire to take a creative risk or do something completely different.
Taurus
When it comes to emotional or material attachments these days, dear Taurus, limitations, restrictions, and fears may complicate them with Saturn in your solar eighth house (until December). With Chiron and now the Sun in challenging aspect to Saturn, you may be dealing with blocks or clogs in these areas. Relationship problems or issues of support can emerge. Consider that fears may be holding you back from enjoying your life more fully. Accept delays as the chance to slow down and get things right. Later today, you could find that your personal goals and demands of your home life or need for familiarity may be at odds with one another, and it makes sense to look for balance.
Gemini
Today is better for gathering your thoughts, editing and planning, and slowing down before making big moves, dear Gemini. Small delays or bumps in the road can occur now, but these can be motivating in the long run. In fact, slowing down can help you see things you might miss when you’re hurrying. Relationship obligations or demands can pull you out of your comfort zone today. You might quickly feel drained by requests, but worrying about them can sometimes drain you even more than necessary, so aim to make a decision and get obligations out of the way first and foremost. The Moon in your communications zone from early morning forward keep you a little busier than you want to be right now, but it can also keep you in the know.
Cancer
The Sun has been enlivening your sector of friends, dreams, and wishes for close to two weeks, dear Cancer, and you’ve been enjoying a rather diverse, progressive, and experimental approach to your life these days. However, today, a few things are reminding you to attend to other needs, and this can feel a little disruptive now. For one, on an emotional level, you’re yearning for simpler, quieter, and comforting activities. Responsibilities to your work or health matters may also interfere with your outlook. There can be a sense that you’re limited or restricted, but with Mercury about to station and the general disorientation of this shift, as well as energies that promote doubt and hesitance, it’s best to slow down and avoid big decision-making until you regain confidence in yourself.
Leo
The Sun at the top of your chart urges you to recognize your responsibilities and the roles you play to others, dear Leo, but today there is a need for some personal pampering as the Moon moves into your sign. As good as this sounds, you might fight it at first, simply because you have a lot going on and a break doesn’t seem very productive. Also today, the Sun forms nagging aspects with Saturn and Chiron, pointing to some personal or relationship problems and concerns that might interfere with your concentration. If you leave too many emotional needs and wants unfulfilled now, you’re not going to have the right focus for getting your work done. As such, reaching a middle ground makes the most sense.
Virgo
Responsibilities or fears of change can harsh your mellow at times today, dear Virgo. This is due to the Sun in your adventure spirit encouraging new experiences forming a clashing relationship with Chiron in your relationship sector, thus activating an insecurity about your relationships, as well as a tense aspect with Saturn in your family and home sector, keeping you rooted at home or in the past. Unresolved matters from the past can surface. With your spirit for excitement, when the Moon slips into your privacy sector today and demands you take some down time, you might fight it at first. Consider it an essential part of a natural cycle that helps you recover and process things before pushing forward. The Sun has been transiting an outgoing, adventurous sector of your chart but today’s Moon encourages some quiet, undemanding time for yourself. Keep a low profile, but remember that you can still eke out some quality time while doing so.
Libra
You are working on your attachments and commitments these days, dear Libra, attempting to find good channels for expressing yourself. Today, you may feel more challenged than supported along these lines, but if you aim to keep the bigger picture in mind and avoid allowing the smaller bumps on the road drag you down, you’ll be just fine. Insecurities about performance, skills, or preparedness can surface in disruptive ways until you recognize where they’re coming from and don’t let them drive your behavior. Prompts to loosen up or enjoy more light-hearted activities later today may feel a little annoying at first but could also be useful if viewed as a nudge towards taking life a little less seriously than you have been recently – you need a break from overthinking!
Scorpio
Delays or slowdowns are quite likely today and tomorrow, dear Scorpio, with Saturn in a nagging relationship with the Sun today and Mercury stationing tomorrow. The best way to deal with these on a mental level is to treat them as opportunities to reevaluate and edit things before moving forward prematurely. The desire for companionship is greater than usual these days with the Sun in your partnership sector, but there can be a brief blockage to deal with or a disagreement that keeps you from feeling entirely comfortable with someone just for now. Doubts might set in, and insecurities can magnify. Work, responsibilities, and duties can also grab your attention, leaving you to feel a little divided now. However, resolving to make adjustments rather than big moves can help you make the best of the day.
Sagittarius
With the Moon’s move into your solar ninth house early today, dear Sagittarius, you’ll want to reach beyond your usual bounds and focus on new adventures. However, this can clash with current motivation to get the simpler things done and make more order of your everyday life. So can personal plans or family matters. As such, you might struggle to get to a feeling of freedom. Meeting obligations and getting chores out of your way make the most sense now. However, if you’re battling low energy and motivation levels, which is highly possible in the first half of the day, you may need to take a pause that refreshes first. Hold off on big decision-making! Not only are there challenging aspects today, Mercury stations and turns direct tomorrow and we can be in a state of not seeing clearly as this shift occurs.
Capricorn
Your ruler, Saturn, is in minor challenging aspect to the Sun this morning, dear Capricorn, and with its recent long-term, complicated relationship with Chiron, you can be feeling some reservation about sharing yourself openly and creatively. While delays can be discouraging and self-doubt can slow you down, use this time to become clearer about not only what is expected of you but also what you can expect from yourself. Consider that you may be too hard on yourself at times, or with Saturn in your solar twelfth house, this may be happening at a subconscious level and expressing itself through stressful dreams that leave you feeling fearful or guilty without apparent reason. While you’re often attracted to light and easy activities these days, today’s Moon wants you to dig deeper, and this can pull up some challenges or restlessness. Combine these two drives (example, a serious creative activity), and you’ll be in the best shape now.
Aquarius
This morning, it makes sense to take a break or pause before making bold moves or significant decisions, dear Aquarius. There can be frustrations related to resources, money, or your social life. You’re in a very home-focused, insular, security-minded cycle, but today, you can feel a little torn between duties or obligations and your personal time. You might feel like you don’t have enough money, time, or talent to get something going. You may be experiencing a temporary lack of confidence or feeling some self-doubts. You might also feel a real pull towards companionship despite a need to unwind. It’s a day filled with contrasts, but if you can get around these, it can also be a good time for taking a break or enjoying recreational activities.
Pisces
This can be a day of some touchiness, dear Pisces. The Sun in your communications sector keeps you on your toes and can also point to a more informal, friendly, connected time. However, the Sun forms a couple of clashes today that remind you of vulnerabilities, fears, or restrictions and duties. This is not an inherently bad thing – in fact, it opens up the chance to work on problem areas and helps you slow down just enough to correct errors before pushing forward. Self-doubts don’t always feel great, but hesitance can benefit us by slowing us down. Given time to collect yourself, you might feel that criticisms or delays met now may get you to a better, more authentic place.
*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.
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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:
Date & Time: May 2 2017 0:11 am
Event: Moon enters Leo
Description: The Moon in Leo
We have a stronger need for appreciation, shows of affection and warmth, and excitement. We are proud and conduct ourselves accordingly. This is a time for having some fun, being creative and childlike, and enjoying life. It’s also a good time for organizing and managing.
Date & Time: May 2 2017 10:46 pm
Event: First Quarter at 12°Le52′
Date & Time: May 2 2017 0:11 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cnj Leo
Description: Transiting Moon Entering Leo
We have a stronger need for appreciation, shows of affection and warmth, and excitement. We are proud and conduct ourselves accordingly. This is a time for having some fun, being creative and childlike, and enjoying life. It’s also a good time for organizing and managing.
Date & Time: May 2 2017 2:02 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sxt Cer
Description: Transiting Moon Sextile Transiting Ceres
We can be feeling pleasantly attached to, or supported by, our loved ones or family. We are seeking out security, nurturing, and warmth, and we are more likely to express these things towards others.
Date & Time: May 2 2017 3:22 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Tri Ven
Description: Transiting Moon Trine Transiting Venus
We are less inhibited and more willing to indulge ourselves. Love and romance can be favorable. Decorating, beauty treatments, the arts, creative pursuits, parties, dates, and recreation are generally favored now. There is increased sensitivity, affection, and warmth. Love is grand! Affection, love, and romance are in the air.
Date & Time: May 2 2017 1:46 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sxt Mar
Description: Transiting Moon Sextile Transiting Mars
We are more courageous and able to take the lead. We are in tune with our natural desires and instincts. We express our feelings honestly. We are independent, resourceful, and brave.
Date & Time: May 2 2017 8:56 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Pll Sun
Description: Transiting Moon Parallel Transiting Sun
Date & Time: May 2 2017 9:03 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 2 2017 9:37 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqq Sat
Description: Transiting Moon SesquiSquare Transiting Saturn
We could feel burdened, restricted, or limited during this brief influence. We could be feeling a little down on ourselves, excluded, or lonely. There can be some awkwardness or stiffness and difficulty showing affection and feelings. Patience is a virtue right now; otherwise we might succumb to feelings of frustration and sadness. All good things come to those who wait.
Date & Time: May 2 2017 9:57 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqq Chi
Description: Transiting Moon SesquiSquare Transiting Chiron
Hurt feelings may be opportunities for healing. Now is the time for building bridges, not burning them.
Date & Time: May 2 2017 10:46 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqr Sun
Description: Transiting Moon Square Transiting Sun
This is a time for noticing discrepancies. Self-expression doesn’t flow well, and conflicts can be stirred. There can be some resistance and irritability. This can be a time when we’re compelled to take action, make changes, and solve problems.
Date & Time: May 2 2017 7:18 am
Event: Tr-Tr Sun Sqq Sat
Description: Transiting Sun SesquiSquare Transiting Saturn
We can feel temporarily blocked or thwarted, and possibly less than confident. Steady accomplishment is the way to go. Patiently tackle any obstacles and make those tough decisions, or wait until a more enlightened, positive time.
Date & Time: May 2 2017 10:56 am
Event: Tr-Tr Sun SSq Chi
Description: Transiting Sun SemiSquare Transiting Chiron
We can feel especially vulnerable to criticism or fear rejection now, or could struggle with a situation where we may need to humble ourselves. People or circumstances may seem to be exposing or playing on our vulnerabilities.
Date & Time: May 2 2017 7:52 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Ves Cnj Leo
Description: Transiting Vesta 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.
LEO STRONG
Self-confident, generous, warm-hearted, powerful leader, dramatic. Can be overly proud, vain, extravagant, arrogant.
BALANCE OF ELEMENTS
FIRE STRONG
Fire is enthusiastic, dynamic, and spontaneous, but lacks reflection. We are more courageous and adventurous now, with a tendency to act before thinking. There is little concern about what happened in the past. We are competitive and possibly impatient or bored easily.
WATER WEAK
There may be some insensitivity or lack of empathy now. We may be out of touch with what we’re feeling or with our emotional needs. We may be tougher than usual now, and more inclined to follow mental or practical considerations than we are to listen to our intuition.
BALANCE OF MODES
The modes are balanced.
LUNAR PHASE: CRESCENT
Moon 45 to 90 degrees ahead of the Sun.
This is an eager, impulsive, and progressive time. We are motivated and ready to take on challenges.
The following aspects (major only) and positions are at noon (EDT) on May 2nd:
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 LEO
You have an emotional need for praise and attention. Under stress you may show off in order to gain attention, or become arrogant. You may be proud of your mother, or she may be very proud of you.
7TH DEGREE OF LEO
Part of Body: Left coronary vein
Sabian Symbol: The constellations in the sky.
ASPECTS OF THE MOON
SQUARE THE SUN Orb 5°39′ Applying
There can be a conflict between our intentions and our emotions now. We can feel tense and unsatisfied until we take care of problems. We can be unsure about whether we want support or to do things independently.
TRINE VENUS Orb 4°44′ Separating
We tend to seek out harmony, balance, and beauty. Love, romance, decorating, beauty treatments, the arts, creative pursuits, parties, dates, and recreation are generally favored now. There is increased sensitivity, affection, and warmth, but there could also be some appeasement, tact, and diplomacy.
SEXTILE MARS Orb 0°57′ Applying
We are more courageous and able to take the lead. We are in tune with our natural desires and instincts. We express our feelings honestly, and are more independent, resourceful, or brave.
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.
13TH DEGREE OF TAURUS
Part of Body: Cervical and brachial plexi
Sabian Symbol: A man handling baggage.
ASPECTS OF THE SUN
QUINCUNX JUPITER Orb 2°51′ Applying
You have difficulty reaching your goals. You have larger-than-life ideals which you fail to achieve. You need to adopt an attitude of moderation.
SEXTILE NEPTUNE Orb 1°17′ Applying
Opportunities will arise for you to express your intuitive and artistic nature.
TRINE PLUTO Orb 6°55′ 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.
25TH DEGREE OF ARIES
Part of Body: Sternocleidomastoid muscle
Sabian Symbol: A double promise reveals its inner and outer meanings.
ASPECTS OF MERCURY
TRINE SATURN Orb 2°55′ Separating
We are cautious, careful, tuned in to details, and rely on common sense at this time.
CONJUNCTION URANUS Orb 1°11′ Separating
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.
SQUARE PLUTO Orb 4°56′ Applying
We can be worried or troubled, a little paranoid, and possibly suspicious with this combination. We are defensive about our ideas, intelligence, or perceptions, and might take it personally if others are not agreeing with or adopting our opinions.
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.
3RD DEGREE OF ARIES
Part of Body: Cerebellum
Sabian Symbol: A cameo profile of a man in the outline of his country.
ASPECTS OF VENUS
SQUARE SATURN Orb 4°47′ Separating
Lack of spontaneity when it comes to expressions of affection and the pursuit of pleasure, likely due to insecurities or fear. We may be reserved, withdrawn, cautious, and tight with money and/or feelings. Feelings of being alone and not getting what we want/need can be experienced now.
CONJUNCTION CHIRON Orb 4°38′ Separating
You have a childlike innocence in your personal relationships, which makes you vulnerable to emotional pain. You fear commitment and rejection. You may experience pain in early relationships, but this pain is usually healed giving you insight and wisdom in later personal relationships. You see the beauty in people who have been cast aside by others, and develop the ability to be a teacher or healer in intimate relationships.
MARS
MARS IN GEMINI
You like to initiate ideas and spread information. You are assertive, although you can resort to evasive behaviour.
8TH DEGREE OF GEMINI
Part of Body: Bronchi
Sabian Symbol: Around a closed-down factory strikers mill defiantly.
ASPECTS OF MARS
SQUARE NEPTUNE Orb 5°59′ 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.
16TH DEGREE OF LIBRA
Part of Body: Renal arteries
Sabian Symbol: A boat landing washed away.
ASPECTS OF JUPITER
QUINCUNX NEPTUNE Orb 1°33′ 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°04′ 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)
28TH DEGREE OF SAGITTARIUS
Part of Body: Right leg muscles
Sabian Symbol: An old bridge over a beautiful stream.
ASPECTS OF SATURN
TRINE URANUS Orb 1°43′ 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°09′ 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 CANCER
You are committed to your family and loved ones, especially when they need you. However, you may withdraw like a crab into your shell if you feel hurt by those closest to you. You enjoy working with those close to you.
30TH DEGREE OF CANCER
Part of Body: Twelfth thoracic vertebra
Sabian Symbol: A daughter of the american revolution.
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.
12TH DEGREE OF ARIES
Part of Body: Tongue
Sabian Symbol: A flock of wild geese.
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.
2ND DEGREE OF GEMINI
Part of Body: Oesophagus
Sabian Symbol: Santa clause filling stockings furtively.
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 May 2, 2017 – Event Chart
Aspects to Node 00°Vi30 +11°17′
Cnj 00°Vi04 REGULUS*** Majestic, success, (revenge)
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