Astrology of Today – Thursday, May 25, 2023

Today’s Transits (Eastern Daylight Time)

Date & Time: May 25 2023  0:00 am

Event: Moon in 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 25 2023  0:08 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Qnx Sat

Description: Transiting Moon Quincunx Transiting Saturn

This is a brief period of uncertainty, guilt, fear of not performing well, fear of rejection, a feeling that others will not support or fulfill our needs/desires, or a sense that something can’t be achieved. 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 25 2023  5:42 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cnj Pal

Description: Transiting Moon Conjunction Transiting Pallas

This is a time of imagination and intuition, when we can draw upon our internal wisdom. 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 25 2023  6:10 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqr Mer

Description: Transiting Moon Square Transiting Mercury

We may not be communicating with sensitivity. What we communicate could misrepresent what we truly feel. There could be troubles with mechanics, computers, transportation, and miscommunications. We may not be understanding one another. We can be a little fickle and not especially objective. Think before you speak. Otherwise, misunderstandings are likely to occur. Count to ten if you’re feeling annoyed.

Date & Time: May 25 2023  6:34 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mon SSq Cer

Description: Transiting Moon SemiSquare Transiting Ceres

Date & Time: May 25 2023  7:28 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cpl Plu

Description: Transiting Moon ContraParallel Transiting Pluto

Date & Time: May 25 2023  11:23 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqq Nep

Description: Transiting Moon SesquiSquare Transiting Neptune

If we are not in touch with our need for inspiration, beauty, compassion, connection to something otherworldly, or our spirituality, we could feel out of sorts right now. Relaxing, listening to music, getting close to nature, or taking a break may resolve this. 

Date & Time: May 25 2023  2:31 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 25 2023  5:54 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Pll Sun

Description: Transiting Moon Parallel Transiting Sun

Date & Time: May 25 2023  6:17 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Pll Mar

Description: Transiting Moon Parallel Transiting Mars

Date & Time: May 25 2023  11:01 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqr Ves

Description: Transiting Moon Square 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 25 2023  11:59 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Tri Chi

Description: Transiting Moon Trine Transiting Chiron

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. Synchronicity is a feature of our daily life right now. Tune in and enjoy the spiritual signposts.

Date & Time: May 25 2023  5:05 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 25 2023  1:31 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Sun Pll Mar

Description: Transiting Sun Parallel Transiting Mars

Date & Time: May 25 2023  1:43 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Mer Sqq Cer

Description: Transiting Mercury SesquiSquare Transiting Ceres

We may be trying to get our feelings across, or attempting to explain how we feel, but we have difficulty doing so. Disagreements or misunderstandings are possible, as it is difficult to understand people’s intentions. There may be stress or extra activity in the household.

Date & Time: May 25 2023  7:48 am

Event: Tr-Tr Ves Pll Nod

Description: Transiting Vesta Parallel Transiting North Node

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.

GEMINI STRONG

Agile, versatile, inquisitive, flowing, conversational, airy, many ideas. Can be volatile, superficial, changeable, restless and inconsistent.

LEO STRONG

Self-confident, generous, warm-hearted, powerful leader, dramatic. Can be overly proud, vain, extravagant, arrogant.

Today’s Elemental Balance

The elements are balanced today.

Today’s Modal Balance

CARDINAL WEAK

This is not a time that we tend to naturally initiate actions. We may be stronger at following up than starting anew. Survival mechanisms may be weaker now. 

FIXED STRONG

The Fixed signs are Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, and Aquarius. 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: 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 25th:

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 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.

13TH DEGREE OF LEO

Part of Body: Right ventricle of heart 

Sabian Symbol: An old sea captain rocking on the porch of his cottage.

ASPECTS OF THE MOON

SQUARE MERCURY  Orb 2°42′ Separating

It’s difficult to make decisions now as emotional needs and wants seem to conflict with what we feel are the most logical choices. Judgment may be skewed by emotions or personal bias.

TRINE CHIRON  Orb 5°54′ Applying

There can be new or easy understanding of our feelings and impressions now. We have a greater understanding of, or compassion for, others’ problems. We are more emotionally present and involved.

THE SUN

THE SUN IN GEMINI

You are curious, communicative, versatile and talkative. You may be unreliable and evasive.

5TH DEGREE OF GEMINI

Part of Body: Upper left pulmonary lobe 

Sabian Symbol: A radical magazine displays a sensational front page.

ASPECTS OF THE SUN

SEXTILE MARS  Orb 1°19′ Separating

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.

SQUARE SATURN  Orb 2°34′ Applying

We can feel temporarily blocked or thwarted, and possibly less than confident. We might want to delay important decision making until a more enlightened, positive time.

TRINE PLUTO  Orb 3°58′ 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.

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.

10TH DEGREE OF TAURUS

Part of Body: Cervical veins 

Sabian Symbol: A red cross nurse.

ASPECTS OF MERCURY

CONJUNCTION THE NORTH NODE  Orb 6°21′ 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.

20TH DEGREE OF CANCER

Part of Body: Superior pancreatico-duodenal artery 

Sabian Symbol: Gondoliers in a serenade.

ASPECTS OF VENUS

SEXTILE URANUS  Orb 0°37′ Applying

You like relationships which offer you the opportunity to express your individuality.

SQUARE CHIRON  Orb 0°40′ Separating

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 LEO

You have a strong need to express your personal creativity. You may display dramatic and confident behaviour, and like to make an impact on your surroundings. You may also be arrogant.

3RD DEGREE OF LEO

Part of Body: Right coronary artery 

Sabian Symbol: A woman having her hair bobbed.

ASPECTS OF MARS

SQUARE JUPITER  Orb 0°51′ Separating

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 5°32′ 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 2°38′ Separating

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

JUPITER

JUPITER IN TAURUS

You are on a persistent search for the truth. You have the ability to be a loyal and wise teacher. You have a strong desire for abundance.

3RD DEGREE OF TAURUS

Part of Body: Pharynx – oral part 

Sabian Symbol: Steps up to a lawn blooming with clover.

ASPECTS OF JUPITER

SQUARE PLUTO  Orb 1°46′ 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.

CONJUNCTION THE NORTH NODE  Orb 1°34′ 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 2°53′ 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.

18TH DEGREE OF TAURUS

Part of Body: Lymph vessels 

Sabian Symbol: A woman airing a linen bag through a sunny window.

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.

10TH DEGREE OF LEO

Part of Body: Jugular vein 

Sabian Symbol: Early morning dew.

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.

14TH DEGREE OF GEMINI

Part of Body: Clavicle 

Sabian Symbol: Two people, living far apart, in telepathic communication.

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

16TH DEGREE OF LEO

Part of Body: Left atrium 

Sabian Symbol: Sunshine just after a storm.

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 25, 2023.**

Aspects to Black Moon 15°Le21 +21°00′

 conjunct 15°Le31 DUBHE Loving but forceful