Astrology of Today – Tuesday, May 30, 2023

Today’s Transits (Eastern Daylight Time)

Date & Time: May 30 2023  0:00 am

Event: Moon in Libra

Description: The Moon in Libra

This is a time for seeking out balance, harmony, and peace. It’s also a time to express emotions gracefully, diplomatically, and considerately. There could be a stronger focus on a relationship, partner, or potential partner. The ability to see both sides of a situation or story is a positive, but indecision can be a byproduct. This is a sociable, artistic Moon. 

Date & Time: May 30 2023  0:17 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 30 2023  3:38 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Tri Sun

Description: Transiting Moon Trine Transiting Sun

There is a nice feeling of harmony and a cooperative feel to this time. Better decision making. We represent ourselves well now. It’s easier to attract support, favorable responses, and positive experiences. We are less fearful and less defensive. This is a harmonious time.

Date & Time: May 30 2023  6:34 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Pll Nep

Description: Transiting Moon Parallel Transiting Neptune

Date & Time: May 30 2023  9:34 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sxt Pal

Description: Transiting Moon Sextile 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 30 2023  2:49 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Qnx Mer

Description: Transiting Moon Quincunx Transiting Mercury

It can be difficult to be objective at this time. This can be a “foot in mouth” time. We should think before we speak, or there could be hurt feelings.

Date & Time: May 30 2023  7:24 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Tri Jun

Description: Transiting Moon Trine 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 30 2023  10:53 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Opp Chi

Description: Transiting Moon Opposition Transiting Chiron

Hurt feelings are opportunities for healing. Now is the time to build bridges rather than burning them.

Date & Time: May 30 2023  2:56 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mer Pll Nod

Description: Transiting Mercury Parallel Transiting North Node

Date & Time: May 30 2023  2:50 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Ura Cnj Ves

Description: Transiting Uranus Conjunction Transiting Vesta

This is a good time to put in effort towards progressive causes and projects, and to bring new, unique, and exciting elements to our work. New techniques or options can emerge.

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.

LIBRA STRONG

Even-handed, harmonious, artistic, diplomatic, balancing, a strong sense of fairness. Can be over- compromising, appeasing, judgmental.

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.

AIR STRONG

Air signs are Gemini, Libra, and Aquarius. We tend to favor rational, objective thought over emotions, impulses, and feelings at this time. We are more intellectual, fair-minded, and logical in our approach, Ideas flow easily and quickly, we are more communicative and guided by principles, and also somewhat dispassionate or impersonal.

Today’s Modal Balance

The modes are balanced today.

Today’s Lunar Phase

LUNAR PHASE: FIRST QUARTER

Moon from 90 to 135 degrees ahead of the Sun. 

We are motivated to take action, perhaps due to a clash, conflict, or stress, as we are more aware of problems and differences now. Plans are beginning to take off or turn a corner. We should watch for pushing too hard.

The following aspects (major only) and positions are at noon (EDT) on May 30th:

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 LIBRA

We are focused on our relationships, and finding balance, peace, and harmony in our personal environment under this influence.

14TH DEGREE OF LIBRA

Part of Body: Left inguinal lymph nodes 

Sabian Symbol: A noon siesta.

ASPECTS OF THE MOON

TRINE THE SUN  Orb 4°02′ Separating

We are supportive, cooperative, open, genuine, and more relaxed than usual. 

QUINCUNX MERCURY  Orb 1°21′ Applying

It can be difficult to be objective at this time. This can be a “foot in mouth” time. We should think before we speak, or there could be hurt feelings.

OPPOSITION CHIRON  Orb 5°44′ Applying

We may be projecting our own issues onto others now, and could be defensive or feel that others are insensitive to our feelings and needs. We might experience a conflict between wanting to be close to others and desiring to prove our independence, making intimacy a challenge right now.

THE SUN

THE SUN IN GEMINI

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

10TH DEGREE OF GEMINI

Part of Body: Hilum of lungs 

Sabian Symbol: Aeroplane, after a nose-dive, rights itself gracefully

ASPECTS OF THE SUN

SQUARE SATURN  Orb 2°03′ Separating

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.

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.

15TH DEGREE OF TAURUS

Part of Body: Epiglottis 

Sabian Symbol: A man with rakish silk hat, muffled, braves the storm.

ASPECTS OF MERCURY

CONJUNCTION URANUS  Orb 5°43′ Applying

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.

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.

25TH DEGREE OF CANCER

Part of Body: Blood vessels of digestive organs 

Sabian Symbol: A leader of men wrapped in an invisible mantle of power.

ASPECTS OF VENUS

TRINE NEPTUNE  Orb 3°09′ Applying

We are more sensitive to others’ needs and wants, and more desirous of harmony, love, beauty, and balance. We are generous, compassionate, open, and vulnerable. Spiritual/emotional concerns trump material ones at this time.

OPPOSITION PLUTO  Orb 5°54′ Applying

Drama plays a key role in your personal relationships. You are obsessed with the concept of love and desire and expect your loved ones to share your intensity. Your relationships are strewn with struggles for power and control, and possibly violence. You need to direct your energies into a demanding, creative pursuit.

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.

6TH DEGREE OF LEO

Part of Body: Entrance of pulmonary artery 

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

ASPECTS OF MARS

SQUARE JUPITER  Orb 2°38′ 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.

QUINCUNX SATURN  Orb 1°11′ Applying

We may be slowed down by an awareness of a responsibility or a limitation of time, energy, or resources. We might be tempted to pin the blame on someone or something else. We could be experiencing a delayed reaction to a past frustration. This is a time for adjusting plans and practicing patience.

OPPOSITION PLUTO  Orb 5°35′ 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.

4TH DEGREE OF TAURUS

Part of Body: Uvula 

Sabian Symbol: The rainbow’s pot of gold.

ASPECTS OF JUPITER

SQUARE PLUTO  Orb 2°56′ 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 0°29′ 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). 

21ST DEGREE OF TAURUS

Part of Body: Arteries of nasal cavities 

Sabian Symbol: Moving finger points to significant passages in a book.

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°44′ 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.

21ST DEGREE OF TAURUS

Part of Body: Arteries of nasal cavities 

Sabian Symbol: Moving finger points to significant passages in a book.

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.

12TH DEGREE OF LEO

Part of Body: Vertebral column 

Sabian Symbol: An evening lawn party.

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.

17TH DEGREE OF GEMINI

Part of Body: First rib 

Sabian Symbol: The head of a youth changes into that of a mature thinker.

CERES IN VIRGO

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

26TH DEGREE OF VIRGO

Part of Body: Abdominal veins 

Sabian Symbol: A boy with a censer serves near the priest.

THE BLACK MOON IN LEO

16TH DEGREE OF LEO

Part of Body: Left atrium 

Sabian Symbol: Sunshine just after a storm.

ERIS IN ARIES

26TH DEGREE OF ARIES

Part of Body: Skull 

Sabian Symbol: A man possessed of more gifts than he can hold.

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 30, 2023.**

Aspects to Mercury 14°Ta23 +12°50′

 conjunct 14°Ta38 MENKAR — A victim of the Unconscious

Aspects to Venus 24°Cn15 +23°54′

 conjunct 23°Cn31 POLLUX Pain of creativity,competitive

Aspects to Juno 16°Ge45 +14°07′

 conjunct 17°Ge08 RIGEL ** To bring knowledge to others.

Aspects to Black Moon 15°Le55 +20°49′

 conjunct 15°Le31 DUBHE Loving but forceful