Today’s Moon:
- The Moon is in Gemini until 7:04 PM, after which the Moon is in Cancer.
- A void Moon period occurs from 4:36 PM to 7:04 PM today.
- The Moon is waxing and in its New phase until 5:53 PM, after which the Moon is in its Waxing Crescent phase.
- The New Moon (partial Solar Eclipse) occurred on April 30th in the sign of Taurus.
Retrogrades:
- Pluto Rx.
**Times are Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).
Daily Horoscopes/Astro Highlights for each Sign:
Aries
You’re in wonderful shape for making excellent use of personal time or work behind the scenes today, dear Aries. A low boredom threshold might work in your favor, leading you to fun or even breakthrough discoveries. There can be a feeling of wanting to make your luck and opportunities. It’s a good time for uplifting, forward-looking, and inspired connections and methods. Intuition runs high, making it a good time for original techniques and taking actions that free you from hindrances and problems. The yearly Sun-Uranus alignment encourages the need for innovation and inspiration with your business, finances, creativity, and talents. It’s a time for embracing change and accepting that unpredictability can sometimes bring exciting new possibilities into your life. This transit might bring on a sudden desire for a fancy new item or new technology in your everyday life that changes your methods or mood. You might instead want to unburden yourself of excess possessions or clutter. You might become aware of what you’ve been holding onto emotionally and physically that has held you back in key areas of your life. While things may not go as planned today, there can be worthwhile realizations and detours as a result.Taurus
Today is potentially excellent for personal initiatives, dear Taurus. You might make valuable connections and stand out from the crowd in a very good way. You need to “own” the path you take, and the best way to do that is to get in touch with where you genuinely want to go without the distractions of other people’s agendas and opinions. Energy and confidence are with you–you are cooperative yet also quite willing to take the lead. You’re learning a whole new way of doing your life with Uranus in your sign, whether about your true calling, personal initiative, presentation, or attitude. You’re working for yourself first and foremost, and freedom to “do you” is more important to you than ever, perhaps and quite surprisingly, more so than security and certainty. You’re intolerant of limitations and restrictions today as you try to break free from those things holding you back from growing. You can be excitable and perhaps a little impatient, particularly with rules or impositions. While you can feel rebellious now, you put yourself in the best position if you answer to a genuine need to make progress rather than merely react to what others are doing. Today, your individuality, uniqueness, and free spirit are all in the spotlight.Gemini
A forward-looking spirit helps you achieve your goals more efficiently today, dear Gemini. You want to do something out of the ordinary, and you benefit by thinking outside the box. It’s a good time to stick your neck out, do something a little differently, and nurture ambition, a project, or a goal. It’s an innovative, self-starting period when you’re inclined to take the initiative. Both your personal life and career or reputation matters could get a boost. Transits today shine a light on what inspires and excites you, and these things may surprise you. Events or realizations might open the doors to a healing process or a new beginning. Things can happen that feel predestined, and minor disruptions can have the effect of distancing you from self-limiting secrets or situations, ultimately giving you more freedom. If you’re not in touch with your need for change, you might grapple with inner restlessness or touchiness today, which can also be revealing.Cancer
Your desire to be free and independent surfaces strongly today, dear Cancer. Your inventive side is in the spotlight, and while you’re cooperative, you need to follow your internal rhythm. At the same time, there are benefits to sharing your knowledge or expertise with others today. Your unique vision or opinions help you to stand out from the crowd. It can also be a great time for initiatives or plans for publishing, teaching, or learning. Your desire to study or learn something special or unique is strong. You might explore new labels or connect with different people. Some upsets or disruptions are possible, too, as Uranus is strong today, and it helps you detach from areas where you’ve been too attached for your own good. Indeed, there can be some excitement or surprises. Even so, curveballs thrown at you today tend to nudge you into new directions. You feel refreshed, even if there is initial disorientation or disruption of plans.Leo
You might hunger for a fresh start or increased freedom today, dear Leo. Not only are you attracting positive attention, but you’re also inspiring trust. As such, it’s easy to gain support, and it’s an excellent day for being productive. You might enjoy applying yourself to a special project or making plans for something that you haven’t had time for in the past. You’re in stellar shape for getting work done, taking charge, and new ideas or methods. Non-traditional methods and attitudes work best for you now. Showing a spirit for advancement and excitement about the future can be infectious, leading to more opportunities. Nevertheless, inner stirrings that leave you feeling rebellious against the path you’re currently taking or against authority figures can be intense. You may be facing a matter that has your reputation going through changes. It’s important to remind yourself of the need to change with changing times rather than resist those things that help you grow and improve. Remember that minor disruptions or unexpected changes today could lead to exciting new methods or directions. A partnership in or through business can figure strongly now.Virgo
Your worldview is changing, and current events in your life can be catalysts for exploring new ideas, dear Virgo. It’s also possible your extracurricular activities are evolving, educational plans are shifting, or a sudden opportunity for different experiences can emerge. Work and health are also areas that you’re approaching differently. You’ll find that others are unusually cooperative and looking forward rather than getting stuck in a groove today. Common goals and philosophies are apparent now and can help cement a bond. You have a strong sense of adventure, or the desire to stand out as unique or to do something a little different and innovative can dominate. The brave or experimental side of your nature emerges. This can be an animated time for relationships–someone can rile you up or motivate you. There can be a mind-opening experience, or it’s a time of finding inspiration through branching out and exploring places or topics you wouldn’t investigate on a regular day. Your unique ideas, approach, or guidance can be in the spotlight.Libra
It’s an excellent time to overturn expectations, dear Libra, and perhaps break some of your usual routines so that you can grow. Today’s energies are forward-looking and stimulating, and making progress rather than sticking with the tried-and-true can be rewarding. You want to do something out of the ordinary, fresh, and unique, and you can get a lot done with this kind of inspiration and a sense that you’re doing something cutting edge or exciting. A significant discovery about a financial matter or intimate relationship you make now can set you on a new course. Breaking from the past may be in focus, and it feels good! You might experience a wake-up call or unexpected event that stimulates the need to change your dependencies or your approach, particularly to people in your life and with money matters. If you’ve felt at someone’s mercy, the urge to break free is strong now. It’s a good time to detach just enough that you can make bolder decisions. Aim to use this energy to boost the courage to make a meaningful change.Scorpio
Outdated ways of relating are falling to the side, dear Scorpio, paving the way for exciting breakthroughs. Your energy levels and power of attraction run high today, and you can feel ready to take on a challenge. Good energy is with you for creative tasks and inspired ways of interacting. Being direct works wonders today. Your romantic or creative life might heat up, and you’re seeking playful ways of expressing yourself. Someone might bring surprises into your life, or you may get in sudden touch with your relationship needs, whether they’re new or revised. It’s not easy to accept rules and limitations today, or you meet this energy through a partner or special friend who is rebellious. Unpredictability can be disorienting, but it can also lead to a new understanding of what you need from others and what you’re capable of all on your own.Sagittarius
You have more energy for work around the home or taking the lead in your personal life these days, dear Sagittarius. It’s also a great time to work on letting go of grudges, which can be toxic to you the longer you hold onto them. Today’s energies invite forward movement, change, and liberation, making it an ideal time for putting something negative, difficult, or unhealthy behind you. A forward-looking, buoyant mood suits you now, and if you’re feeling inspired, you can move mountains. Opportunities might emerge (or you’re making them) to approach things differently. It can be a good time for technological improvements that improve your domestic life, chores, or work. You can turn unglamorous tasks into something creative and exciting today. If your routines have been stifling or confining, you’ll want to break free in some manner, and being mindful is important. You may very well discover new methods to improve important systems in your life.Capricorn
You can be in the mood to take a personal gamble or try something new or different today, dear Capricorn, especially with writing, speaking, or creating, and the results can be fun. Somebody, or perhaps a piece of news, might challenge you to think in new ways or consider an entirely different perspective. You’re standing out as especially creative and unique, and this is a fine time for energy, initiative, creativity, and romantic attraction. You’re likely to feel competent and confident about what you’re learning, sharing, and doing. The Sun’s meeting with Uranus in your creative sector can bring a feeling of rejuvenation and spirited energy into your life. Signs point to the need for you to detach yourself a little from areas of over-control or those things that deplete your energy stores. This transit awakens you to the need to make changes, grow, and improve. There may be disruptions, detours, or excitement with matters related to your loves, passions, hobbies, and feelings. Plans might change at the last minute, enabling more freeform and inspirational experiences. It’s much better to identify where change is necessary for your life than to resist it and block things further.Aquarius
With Uranus in the spotlight today, dear Aquarius, there is just enough detachment that you can get to the other side of a problem. The day holds tremendous promise for stimulation and special interests as well. You’re likely to entertain some unique new creative ideas about money or domestic matters, or your novel approach to problems can help you put a negative situation behind you. Different methods applied to the home, family, money, living conditions, or living arrangements can be helpful. It may be time to upgrade, improve, and innovate. You could be a little bolder in business or with money, and you’re ready to take action on a matter that has been lingering or stagnating. You may be motivating loved ones with your enthusiasm now. Or, a stronger desire for financial independence motivates you. It’s possible you need disruptions to routines for your life to move forward. Falling back on the same old conditioned approaches in relationships or habits will only frustrate you, and you might want to break out of the mold that others have created for you. Partnership matters can be very favorable today, particularly if independence and individuality are emphasized and honored.Pisces
Good energy is with you today for some friendly competition that stimulates you to do your best, dear Pisces, or to reach higher. There can be opportunities to express and enjoy yourself that give you a sense of moving forward. It can be a time when you feel you can take on virtually anything on a mental level. Transits today encourage you to express yourself more assertively, spontaneously, or courageously. Your projects, interests, or even news you hear can inspire you. If you are not already totally into something, it’s a great time to explore new ideas. Instead, a new perspective on an old problem can lead you to action. Drive, enterprise, courage, and energy are in more abundant supply now. In fact, new interests or channels for communicating can be changing your perspective. Consider that if you can’t rely on the usual channels for expressing yourself, it can help you answer to your inner rhythms and respond to your intuition.* 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.
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.
The purple marker above shows where we are in the current moon phase cycle.
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