- The Moon is in Pisces.
- The Moon is void from 11:39 PM forward (until tomorrow at 6:10 AM)
- The Moon is waning and in its Last Quarter phase.
- The Last Quarter Moon occurred on the 18th and the New Moon will occur on May 25th.
- Mercury ends its post-retrograde shadow today.
- The Sun enters Gemini today (the Sun transits Gemini from May 20-June 21).
Horoscopes
Aries
The Sun enters your communications sector today, dear Aries, and will spend a month there, stimulating your curiosity and encouraging diverse interests. There is an increased focus on learning, connecting, communicating, and branching out. While it’s not the best time of the year for focused concentration, it’s strong for feeling out your options and picking up new information. When the Sun is challenged here, you may feel a little stressed, overstimulated, or nervous. Otherwise, it’s a time for mental stimulation. The Moon spends today in your privacy sector, however, pointing to the need for extra time to yourself or in non-demanding settings, as you are in need of some emotional renewal.
Taurus
The Sun moves out of your sign and into your resources sector today, dear Taurus, and will influence this area of your solar chart until June 21st. You’ll want to settle in and secure or build important systems in your life during this month-long cycle, and you might also focus quite a bit on your valuables, finances, and material affairs. It’s also a time for developing your natural talents and, on a psychological level, finding ways to boost your self-image and conduct yourself with increased self-respect and sense of your value. Take stock of what you have and work on building your feelings of abundance and comfort with yourself. Activities that act to ground you can be particularly useful now.
Gemini
The Sun enters your sign today, dear Gemini, and will spend a month shining a spotlight on your personality, needs, and plans. It’s a time for truly feeling that you’re in the driver’s seat in your life. Healthy self-focus is appropriate now, and others take notice of you more than usual. This is not about recognition for what you do but for who you are, although just for today, the Moon at the top of your chart suggests a focus on your performance! Until June 21st, you may be concentrating on making improvements and changes to your personal image, and you’re likely to make an impact. This is also an ideal time for renewing your personal goals for the year ahead. As with all new beginnings and cycles, it’s a good idea to get yourself into a positive frame of mind so that you start the year off right.
Cancer
The Sun moves into your soul sector today, dear Cancer, and will transit this part of your solar chart until June 21st, signaling an important time of year for renewal, healing, rest, and reflection. You’ll find that you’re often thinking about the past, assessing individual projects (and on occasion for some of you, relationships) for their viability, and dealing with endings and culminations. Activities that repair and heal your spirit and help you renew your energy stores are particularly appropriate and beneficial now and in the weeks ahead. Letting go of negative emotional energy is especially easy today with the Moon in your spirit sector encouraging a clean slate and hopefulness. Until June 21st when the Sun enters your sign, you’re not in the best position to move your projects forward, but it’s a great time for getting your bearings.
Leo
The Sun enters your friendship and dreams sector today, dear Leo, and will influence this area of your solar chart until June 21st. This monthlong cycle is typically a quite pleasant one – energy levels are mostly good and you’ll find fewer obstacles than usual in your path. This is a time for catching up with friends, reinvigorating your social life, and focusing on plans, projects, and dreams in which satisfaction and fulfillment are the goals. There is decreased focus on your professional plans and increased attention directed to favorite causes or involvement with your community and friends. This can be a great time for leading a group or simply contributing to a group or team. It’s also notable for planting seeds for future projects.
Virgo
The Sun moves up to the top of your solar chart today, dear Virgo, and will spend time in your career and reputation sector until June 21st. You’re taking more pride in your performance, career, responsibilities, and image now, and while there can be tensions involved when the Sun is forming strained aspects in the month ahead, it’s a generally valuable cycle for getting your life on track. You are particularly goal-oriented now. Recognition or notice for your efforts can be forthcoming in the weeks ahead. You’re more personally invested in your accomplishments and might be in higher demand than usual now. You can be in the position of manager or leader, or you are more motivated than usual to take an active role in making things happen in your professional or public life.
Libra
The Sun moves into your spirit sector today, dear Libra, and you’re looking for more life experience, adventure, learning, and spontaneity in your life in the coming weeks. Until June 21st, you’re in particularly good shape for learning new things, exploring different ideas and topics, discovering new ways to express yourself, and enjoying more extra-curricular activities in general. This transit turns your attention to your broader life-affirming goals as well as your need to truly experience life beyond the ordinary. Whether your plans are big or small, it’s a fine time to consider your options.
Scorpio
The Sun enters your solar eighth house today, dear Scorpio, and will influence this area of your chart until June 21st. It’s a period of the year for looking at life a little more deeply and for seeking out stronger connections to, and passion for, projects and/or relationships in your life. It’s also an excellent time for making long-lasting and profound changes in your life, particularly lifestyle changes. You’re observing more than pushing forward at this stage in the year, and you’re better equipped to look within and discover your deep feelings about matters. Dependencies may be explored now, and support can be a prominent topic, whether it’s material or emotional.
Sagittarius
The Sun’s move into your partnership sector today begins a month-long theme in which your relationships tend to take priority, dear Sagittarius. You are more conciliatory, ready to compromise, and diplomatic at this time of the year. Partners or close friends have more to teach you, and while this can be direct and explicit, it’s more likely to be indirect learning — through their feedback, you gain a more holistic view of yourself and your life. You are looking at things from two sides, more aware of imbalances, and eager to make changes to restore order to your life. At this point in the solar cycle, you are usually in better shape for progress and success if you work with others when pursuing your goals than you would be doing it all alone.
Capricorn
The Sun enters the sector of your solar chart that rules your work, habits, and routines, dear Capricorn. This month-long transit has the effect of spotlighting your daily routines and increasing not only your awareness of your work, health, and habits but also your pride in these things. As such, it’s an important time of the year for making improvements and updates to those systems in your life that have fallen out of alignment or that no longer serve you as well as they once did. Work matters take special prominence now. There can be a major focus on habits that contribute to your health and well-being, as well as critical attention to those that are unhealthy. Consider renewing your work and health goals now – it’s an excellent time to do so.
Aquarius
The Sun enters your creative sector today, dear Aquarius, and will spend a good month there. It’s a particularly favorable period for expressing yourself naturally and happily. This transit puts the spotlight on fun, pleasure, romance, recreation, and creative expression. It’s a great time to renew or refresh a hobby and possibly even a romance or friendship. There can be new or improved and updated channels for entertainment, enjoying leisure time, and expressing yourself. Your personal life takes top billing now and until June 21st.
Pisces
The Sun moves into your sector of heart, home, and family today, dear Pisces, and in the coming month, you’ll be more sharply focused on improving and enjoying your personal life. Domestic projects and family activities can flourish now. You tend to stick to familiar paths, methods, people, situations, and settings during this cycle, and it’s a nice time for gaining strength, courage, and confidence. What feels safe and comfortable tends to appeal most right now in this refreshing cycle. This is a time for nurturing the self as well as loved ones. Living conditions and arrangements are in focus, and if they can stand to improve, you’ll seek out ways to do so.
*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 20 2017 0:00 am
Event: Moon in Pisces
Description: The Moon in Pisces
A time to observe, feel, and process. We may pay special attention to our dreams, both of the night and day variety, and the subtle areas of our lives. Focusing on creativity, philanthropy, spirituality, and artistry can be beneficial. Build your intuition, slow down and rest.
Date & Time: May 20 2017 11:39 pm
Event: Moon goes void of course
Date & Time: May 20 2017 1:25 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Qnx Jup
Description: Transiting Moon Quincunx Transiting Jupiter
Watch for moody decisions and excesses now.
Date & Time: May 20 2017 1:50 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cnj Nep
Description: Transiting Moon Conjunction Transiting Neptune
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.
Date & Time: May 20 2017 4:17 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Pll Nep
Description: Transiting Moon Parallel Transiting Neptune
Date & Time: May 20 2017 8:59 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: May 20 2017 11:04 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 20 2017 11:28 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon SSq Mer
Description: Transiting Moon SemiSquare Transiting Mercury
What feels right clashes with logic today. What people are saying may be a misrepresentation of their true feelings/emotions. It’s better to think before we speak, or misunderstandings can follow.
Date & Time: May 20 2017 12:01 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Pll Jun
Description: Transiting Moon Parallel Transiting Juno
Date & Time: May 20 2017 12:28 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqr Mar
Description: Transiting Moon Square Transiting Mars
We can overreact and exhibit impatience. However, this can also be a time of self-motivation. Our need for challenges and action is stimulated now, but we may not find the right outlets.
Date & Time: May 20 2017 2:12 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqq Ves
Description: Transiting Moon SesquiSquare 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 20 2017 5:52 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cpl Ven
Description: Transiting Moon ContraParallel Transiting Venus
Date & Time: May 20 2017 9:13 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Pll Jup
Description: Transiting Moon Parallel Transiting Jupiter
Date & Time: May 20 2017 11:39 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqr Sat
Description: Transiting Moon Square 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. It’s important to be patient now.
Date & Time: May 20 2017 2:36 am
Event: Tr-Tr Sun SSq Ven
Description: Transiting Sun SemiSquare Transiting Venus
There can be some laziness or overindulgence now. We may be feeling unappreciated.
Date & Time: May 20 2017 4:30 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Sun Cnj Gem
Description: Transiting Sun Entering Gemini
It is time to be curious, communicative, versatile and talkative. Make the most of the good news, contracts, and communications that come your way.
Date & Time: May 20 2017 0:10 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mer Pll Ura
Description: Transiting Mercury Parallel Transiting Uranus
Date & Time: May 20 2017 3:36 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Pal Sqr Jun
Description: Transiting Pallas Square Transiting Juno
This can be a difficult time to listen and relate to others due to a tendency to try to one-up or undermine others’ opinions or to score intellectual points.
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.
PISCES STRONG
Compassionate, sensitive, self-sacrificing, gentle, intuitive. Can be escapist, impractical, hyper- sensitive, gullible.
BALANCE OF ELEMENTS
The elements are balanced.
BALANCE OF MODES
The modes are balanced.
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 20th:
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 PISCES
A time to observe, feel, and process. We may pay special attention to our dreams, both of the night and day variety, and the subtle areas of our lives. We may have difficulties defining emotional boundaries. We might deal with stress through avoidant or escapist behavior. Focusing on creativity, philanthropy, spirituality, and artistry can be beneficial. Build your intuition, slow down and rest.
20TH DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Right fibula muscle
Sabian Symbol: A table set for an evening meal.
ASPECTS OF THE MOON
SQUARE MARS Orb 0°15′ Applying
We may be short-tempered and impatient, and can express our emotions in a raw, unpolished manner. We can resent others’ interference now.
SQUARE SATURN Orb 6°35′ Applying
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 important now.
CONJUNCTION NEPTUNE Orb 5°37′ 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.
SEXTILE PLUTO Orb 0°31′ Separating
This is a good time for feeling emotionally certain and motivated. We are more resourceful and insightful. The ability to keep the emotions on the inside today may be a strategy that turns out to be most successful.
CONJUNCTION CHIRON Orb 8°25′ Applying
This is a time when we may be taking care of others, sympathetic to their needs, and aware of our own vulnerabilities as well. There can be events or memories that trigger feelings of rejection or loss. There can be new or easy understanding of our feelings and impressions now. We have a greater understanding of, or compassion for, others’ plights. We are more emotionally present and involved, but also quite vulnerable.
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.
30TH DEGREE OF TAURUS
Part of Body: Trapezius muscle
Sabian Symbol: A peacock parading on an ancient lawn.
ASPECTS OF THE SUN
SEXTILE CHIRON Orb 1°41′ Separating
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.
5TH DEGREE OF TAURUS
Part of Body: Pharyngeal cavity
Sabian Symbol: A widow at an open grave.
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.
15TH DEGREE OF ARIES
Part of Body: Lateral lobes of brain
Sabian Symbol: A person weaving a blanket.
ASPECTS OF VENUS
OPPOSITION JUPITER Orb 0°57′ Separating
You are a social climber. You grapple with extravagance, wastefulness and a child-like expectancy that someone will come to your rescue. Your conflict is that you have become dependent on other people and have forgotten how to stand on your own. The lesson is moderation.
SQUARE PLUTO Orb 4°24′ Applying
Perception of value is skewed by fear or desire. There can be envy, jealousy, and manipulation now. Issues of over-attachment can arise. There can be difficulties controlling desires in relationships.
MARS
MARS IN GEMINI
You like to initiate ideas and spread information. You are assertive, although you can resort to evasive behaviour.
20TH DEGREE OF GEMINI
Part of Body: Third rib
Sabian Symbol: A cafeteria.
ASPECTS OF MARS
OPPOSITION SATURN Orb 6°20′ Applying
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.
QUINCUNX PLUTO Orb 0°46′ Separating
Resentment, competitive feelings, or anger may be operating just under the surface, and it can be difficult to know why, or to find satisfying ways to manage it.
JUPITER
JUPITER IN LIBRA
You have a strong concern for justice. You are a diplomatic teacher, and express your spiritual values in your relationships.
14TH DEGREE OF LIBRA
Part of Body: Left inguinal lymph nodes
Sabian Symbol: A noon siesta.
ASPECTS OF JUPITER
QUINCUNX NEPTUNE Orb 0°15′ Separating
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.
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)
27TH DEGREE OF SAGITTARIUS
Part of Body: Gluteal muscles
Sabian Symbol: The sculptor’s vision is taking form.
ASPECTS OF SATURN
TRINE URANUS Orb 0°09′ Separating
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 1°49′ 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).
27TH DEGREE OF ARIES
Part of Body: Fornix/frontal bone
Sabian Symbol: Through imagination, a lost opportunity is regained.
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)
15TH DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Left cutaneous veins
Sabian Symbol: An officer preparing to drill his men.
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).
29TH DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Toenails of right foot
Sabian Symbol: A prism.
VESTA
VESTA IN LEO
You work most creatively when left to your own devices. You feel pride in your work and can be inspired by romance and fun. Play and work are closely linked for you.
6TH DEGREE OF LEO
Part of Body: Entrance of pulmonary artery
Sabian Symbol: An old-fashioned woman and an up-to-date girl.
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.
18TH DEGREE OF ARIES
Part of Body: Nerve connections – synapses
Sabian Symbol: An empty hammock.
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.
9TH DEGREE OF GEMINI
Part of Body: Pulmonary arteries
Sabian Symbol: A quiver filled with arrows.
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.
29TH DEGREE OF LEO
Part of Body: Atrioventricular septum
Sabian Symbol: A mermaid emerges from the ocean.
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.
29TH DEGREE OF AQUARIUS
Part of Body: Left tibia
Sabian Symbol: Butterfly emerging from a chrysalis.
*** CONJUNCTIONS TO SELECT FIXED STARS ***
Transits May 20, 2017 – Event Chart
Aspects to Sun 29°Ta49 +20°06′
Cnj 00°Ge13 ALCYONE Mystical but judgmental.
Aspects to Ven 14°Ar46 +04°37′
Cnj 14°Ar32 ALPHERATZ Wanting freedom and movement.
Aspects to Sat 26°Sg18 -22°00′
Cnj 25°Sg58 ACULEUS Enduring attacks but success
Aspects to BMo 10°Sg42 -17°03′
Cnj 10°Sg00 ANTARES *** Success which can be obsessive
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