Astrology of Today – Monday May 5, 2025

Today’s Transits (Eastern Daylight Time)

Date & Time: May 5 2025  3:39 pm

Event: Moon enters Virgo

Description: The Moon in Virgo

We crave organization and order, and are quickly disturbed by anything standing in the way of these things. This is a good time for chores, organizing, and tidying. It’s also a time for scheduling health appointments and checkups, starting new routines, and generally tending to details.

Date & Time: May 5 2025  9:03 am

Event: Moon goes void of course

Date & Time: May 4 2025  11:12 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Opp Pal

Description: Transiting Moon Opposition Transiting Pallas

We can be at odds with one another over a mental or intellectual matter, belief, or idea now. It takes extra effort to understand one another.

Date & Time: May 4 2025  11:43 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sxt Jup

Description: Transiting Moon Sextile Transiting Jupiter

A great time to take up new feel-good opportunities. Show your confidence and optimism and reap the rewards.

Date & Time: May 5 2025  2:03 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Pll Sun

Description: Transiting Moon Parallel Transiting Sun

Date & Time: May 5 2025  3:43 am

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 5 2025  7:24 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqr Jun

Description: Transiting Moon Square Transiting Juno

There may be clinging or controlling behavior if we are driven by our fears. Hypersensitivity and moodiness are possible. Tread lightly with tricky emotional issues.

Date & Time: May 5 2025  7:30 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Qnx Cer

Description: Transiting Moon Quincunx Transiting Ceres

Date & Time: May 5 2025  7:31 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Qnx Nod

Description: Transiting Moon Quincunx Transiting North Node

There may be the need to pause to adjust things before moving plans forward. We could feel at odds with others on an emotional level. Public relations are not as favorable now.

Date & Time: May 5 2025  8:03 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqr Ura

Description: Transiting Moon Square Transiting Uranus

There may be sudden, minor changes to plans, schedules. There can be rebelliousness and tension. Aim to be open to possibilities, and avoid making permanent decisions.

Date & Time: May 5 2025  11:23 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 5 2025  2:39 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cnj Vir

Description: Transiting Moon Entering Virgo

We crave organization and order, and are quickly disturbed by anything standing in the way of these things. This is a good time for chores, organizing, and tidying. It’s also a time for scheduling health appointments and checkups, starting new routines, and generally tending to details.

Date & Time: May 5 2025  4:19 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Pll Pal

Description: Transiting Moon Parallel Transiting Pallas

Date & Time: May 5 2025  5:03 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Qnx Nep

Description: Transiting Moon Quincunx Transiting Neptune

We could be feeling out of sorts. We are especially sensitive to subtle planes, but may not be able to make sense of what we perceive. We could be impractical just for now.

Date & Time: May 5 2025  9:00 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Qnx Ven

Description: Transiting Moon Quincunx Transiting Venus

Love relationships or feelings can be unsettled. There can be a conflict experienced between family and friends/lovers, or between comfort and the pursuit of pleasure. Try to relax and not obsess, and show restraint.

Date & Time: May 5 2025  10:04 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Qnx Plu

Description: Transiting Moon Quincunx Transiting Pluto

We may not be aware of our more demanding or controlling tendencies. We may feel vaguely frustrated, powerless, or tense. There can be undermining going on in our interactions and relationships. Wait for the tension to subside before taking action.

Date & Time: May 5 2025  7:19 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mer Sxt Pal

Description: Transiting Mercury Sextile Transiting Pallas

We are expressing ourselves more clearly and are more able to instruct others. There is a pronounced ability to order our thoughts and ideas and to recognize patterns. We can enjoy making plans, lists, and connections now.

Date & Time: May 5 2025  12:21 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Mer Sxt Jup

Description: Transiting Mercury Sextile Transiting Jupiter

Good judgment. Taking in the full picture. Speculative thought. Positive thinking. Interest in learning. Teaching.

Date & Time: May 5 2025  7:33 am

Event: Tr-Tr Ves Sqq Nod

Description: Transiting Vesta SesquiSquare Transiting North Node

Date & Time: May 5 2025  8:03 am

Event: Tr-Tr Ves Sqq Cer

Description: Transiting Vesta SesquiSquare Transiting Ceres

We might encounter minor but irritating problems related to an overloaded schedule, or involving divided attention to work and personal or family matters now. Alternatively, we may not be getting the support we want/need and have difficulty asking for it.

Date & Time: May 5 2025  1:07 am

Event: Tr-Tr Jun Tri Nod

Description: Transiting Juno Trine Transiting North Node

We are more agreeable and relationship-oriented.

Date & Time: May 5 2025  5:24 am

Event: Tr-Tr Jun Tri Cer

Description: Transiting Juno Trine Transiting Ceres

We treat one another fairly and kindly, and take pride in our relationships and support systems.

Date & Time: May 5 2025  8:28 am

Event: Tr-Tr Cer Cnj Nod

Description: Transiting Ceres Conjunction Transiting North Node

Strong Signs, Elements, Modes

Today’s Emphasized Signs of the Zodiac

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.

Today’s Elemental Balance

FIRE STRONG

The Fire signs are Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius. The element of 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.

AIR WEAK

We may have a difficult time being objective or detached. We may not be especially communicative.

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.

Today’s Modal Balance

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.

MUTABLE WEAK

We can have a hard time adapting to changes and to others’ agendas.

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 5th:

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.

29TH DEGREE OF LEO

Part of Body: Atrioventricular septum

Sabian Symbol: A mermaid emerges from the ocean.

ASPECTS OF THE MOON

TRINE MERCURY  Orb 5°51′ Separating

Our hearts or emotional needs and our minds seem to be cooperating, and we are able to communicate effectively. It’s a good time for publicity, marketing, writing, and studying.

QUINCUNX SATURN  Orb 0°12′ Applying

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

SQUARE URANUS  Orb 1°31′ Separating

There may be sudden, minor changes to plans, schedules. There can be rebelliousness and tension. Aim to be open to possibilities, and avoid making permanent decisions.

TRINE CHIRON  Orb 3°46′ Separating

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 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.

16TH DEGREE OF TAURUS

Part of Body: Carotid arteries

Sabian Symbol: An old man attempting vainly to reveal the mysteries.

MERCURY

MERCURY IN ARIES

We communicate enthusiastically and straightforwardly under the influence of Mercury in Aries. Decisons are quick and perhaps rushed. Commentary is frank and possibly insensitive. We’re not inclined to overthink or dwell.

23RD DEGREE OF ARIES

Part of Body: Muscles of mastication

Sabian Symbol: A woman in pastel colors carrying a heavy and valuable but Veiled load.

ASPECTS OF MERCURY

SEXTILE JUPITER  Orb 0°04′ Applying

Positive thinking, new insights, cooperation,  short trips, writing, teaching, studying, submitting applications and forms, test taking, and making diagnoses and observations. We more readily exercise good judgment and are open to learning.

CONJUNCTION CHIRON  Orb 2°05′ Applying

We are more sensitive to how our communications are received or relayed, as well as to differences in opinion. We seek to heal through our words, to teach, guide, and understand.

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 you 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

TRINE MARS  Orb 4°46′ Applying

You have a talent for relating to other people. You are a loyal and fun loving partner with an ability to balance intimacy with independence. You may take your own creative talents for granted and fail to make the most of them.

CONJUNCTION SATURN  Orb 4°41′ Separating

You are shy and inhibited in your personal relationships. You fear commitment and tend to either be the one in control or to choose a partner who tries to control you. One of your parents may have been too strict and consequently you fear expressing yourself. Once you overcome your feelings of inadequacy you will have the ability to form secure and long-lasting relationships based on firm foundations. You are faithful and loyal.

CONJUNCTION NEPTUNE  Orb 1°45′ Separating

You yearn for romance within your personal relationships. You are seeking an ideal and perfect partner, who only exists in fairy tales. You become disillusioned with the imperfections of relationships and seek solace in a fantasy world. You need to face the realities and imperfections of yourself and others. Then you will be able to share beauty, art and creative pursuits with your partners.

SEXTILE PLUTO  Orb 0°49′ Applying

We’re a better judge of value right now – who and what are important to us. We might see one another, and our relationships, in a different light. We could reconnect with someone or improve an existing bond.

CONJUNCTION THE NORTH NODE  Orb 6°41′ Separating

Your destiny is linked with the need to develop harmonious and balanced relationships. Relationships will play an important role in your accomplishments. You need to make sure that your need to keep the peace does not hinder decisive action.

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.

8TH DEGREE OF LEO

Part of Body: Inferior vena cava

Sabian Symbol: A bolshevik propagandist.

ASPECTS OF MARS

OPPOSITION PLUTO  Orb 3°56′ Separating

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

JUPITER

JUPITER IN GEMINI

You search for a constant exchange of information. You are a versatile student and teacher.

23RD DEGREE OF GEMINI

Part of Body: Head of the humerus

Sabian Symbol: Three fledglings in a nest high in a tree.

ASPECTS OF JUPITER

SQUARE SATURN  Orb 5°59′ Applying

We are faced with the need to temper our enthusiasm or to slow down to avoid overextending ourselves. This is a time for clarifying and editing projects and goals. We may need to cut back on something in order to grow in another area. Patience is required now.

SEXTILE CHIRON  Orb 2°01′ Applying

You have the opportunity to teach others based on the wisdom of your own experiences. You may have the chance to express the understanding side of your nature through teaching.

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).

29TH DEGREE OF PISCES

Part of Body: Toenails of the right foot

Sabian Symbol: A prism.

ASPECTS OF SATURN

SEXTILE URANUS  Orb 1°43′ Separating

You have the opportunity to bring new ideas into old structures. You also add structure to new organisations and have a talent for administration.

CONJUNCTION NEPTUNE  Orb 2°55′ Applying

You have the ability to be both practical and creative. If you have musical or artistic talent you can give it form and make something long lasting. You are prepared to put in the practice needed to perfect your creative talents. You may be a performer.

CONJUNCTION THE NORTH NODE  Orb 2°00′ Separating

You are being challenged to take a responsible role in groups. You may prefer your own company, but this is the life in which you need to work steadily with others to achieve your goals. You may suffer physical illnesses which force you to reassess your life.

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).

27TH DEGREE OF TAURUS

Part of Body: Atlas

Sabian Symbol: A woman selling beads.

NEPTUNE

NEPTUNE IN ARIES

(1861/62 – 1874/75) It is important to note that Neptune takes about 164 years to make a complete cycle, spending about thirteen years in each sign. Therefore the interpretation of Neptune in the Sign applies to a generation rather than the individual. For a more individual interpretation look at the house position. This generation have the potential to be spiritual pioneers. They take risks in exploring the mystical realms. This generation may also boast many pioneers in the arts.

2ND DEGREE OF ARIES

Part of Body: Midbrain

Sabian Symbol: A comedian entertaining the group.

ASPECTS OF NEPTUNE

SEXTILE PLUTO  Orb 2°34′ 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.

CONJUNCTION THE NORTH NODE  Orb 4°55′ Separating

You are on a spiritual quest, and your destiny is linked with expressing your artistic and creative talents. Your challenge is to discover your highest potential and intuition. You may express your talents through spiritual or artistic groups.

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).

4TH DEGREE OF AQUARIUS

Part of Body: Left fibula

Sabian Symbol: A hindu healer.

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.

25TH DEGREE OF ARIES

Part of Body: Sternocleidomastoid muscle

Sabian Symbol: A double promise reveals its inner and outer meanings.

VESTA IN SCORPIO

You are intensely committed to your work. Dedication and the ability to focus are keys to your work. Sexual morals may feature strongly as you seek to either break existing sexual mores or repress sexual urges behind a strict code of ethics.

12TH DEGREE OF SCORPIO

Part of Body: Seminal vesicles

Sabian Symbol: An embassy ball.

PALLAS IN AQUARIUS

Your mind can be brilliant, original and insightful. You are able to quickly grasp new ideas and apply them to the future. You fight for your ideals, and humanitarian or political causes.

23RD DEGREE OF AQUARIUS

Part of Body: Left gastroscnemius muscle

Sabian Symbol: A big bear sitting down and waving all its paws.

JUNO IN SCORPIO

You want an intense and sexual relationship. You want your partner’s total attention and demand a high degree of sensuality.

27TH DEGREE OF SCORPIO

Part of Body: Anus

Sabian Symbol: A military band on the march.

CERES IN PISCES

You feel most cared for when experiencing at-one-ment with the world. You care for others by relieving their pain. You have compassion for your loved ones.

27TH DEGREE OF PISCES

Part of Body: Phalanges of the right foot

Sabian Symbol: A harvest moon.

THE BLACK MOON IN SCORPIO

5TH DEGREE OF SCORPIO

Part of Body: Testicles, left side of uterus

Sabian Symbol: A massive, rocky shore.

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 PISCES

This is a quest for compassion and faith. You have a tendency to rigidly build structure, order and cleanliness in your own personal world and to become judgmental of others. This is blocking your understanding of your oneness with the universe. You need to develop spiritual understanding and learn to rely on your intuition.

27TH DEGREE OF PISCES

Part of Body: Phalanges of the right foot

Sabian Symbol: A harvest moon.

THE SOUTH NODE

THE SOUTH NODE IN VIRGO

This is a quest for compassion and faith. You have a tendency to rigidly build structure, order and cleanliness in your own personal world and to become judgmental of others. This is blocking your understanding of your oneness with the universe. You need to develop spiritual understanding and learn to rely on your intuition.

27TH DEGREE OF VIRGO

Part of Body: Iliac nerve

Sabian Symbol: Elderly ladies drinking afternoon tea in a wealthy home.

**Conjunctions to Select Fixed Stars on May 5, 2025.**

Aspects to Sun 15°Ta24 +16°27′

conjunct 14°Ta40 MENKAR — A victim of the Unconscious

Aspects to Jupiter 22°Ge19 +22°59′

conjunct 22°Ge12 CAPELLA Love of movement

conjunct 22°Ge30 PHACT To quest, adventure.

Aspects to Uranus 26°Ta35 +19°10′

conjunct 26°Ta30 ALGOL— Female passion and intensity.

Aspects to Vesta 11°Sc16 -04°11′

conjunct 12°Sc13 ACRUX Focused on the physical world.