- The Moon is in Libra.
- The Moon is waxing and in its Waxing Gibbous phase.
- The First Quarter Moon occurred on the 2nd and the Full Moon will occur on May 10th.
- Mercury is direct and in its post-retrograde shadow until May 20th.
- Venus is in its post-retrograde shadow until May 18th.
Horoscopes
Aries
The Moon makes its monthly conjunction with Jupiter today, dear Aries, and this can serve to expand your feelings about others in positive ways. Your closest relationships are especially important to your sense of emotional satisfaction today. Good ideas are circulating. However, you’re also in a cycle, until mid-July, in which you’re taking your leisure time more seriously. In fact, your leisure time may often resemble work! Nevertheless, you’re enjoying applying yourself to projects and hobbies right now. A more dedicated, committed approach to creative projects, love relationships, children, and hobbies can benefit you greatly during this period, and can even be healing.
Taurus
With the Moon in your solar sixth house all day and aligning with Jupiter, dear Taurus, you feel particularly fulfilled when you feel needed. Helping out can be satisfying now. Watch for a tendency to feel superhuman when it comes to your chores, fitness, or work efforts – aim to be moderate. Excellent ideas for making profits can come to you today. This is a particularly good day for attending to your prized possessions. You’re in a cycle in which you pay particular attention to home and family matters until mid-July, and this can be quite satisfying and healing. Building your closest relationships and dedicating yourself to family or domestic concerns can help you feel more secure and confident.
Gemini
Emotionally, you’re inclined to look for specialized attention today, dear Gemini, with the Moon in your showy, expressive solar fifth house all day aligning with jovial Jupiter. Its harmonious aspect to Mars in your sign suggests fun results and excellent personal appeal. You are feeling passionate and spontaneous now, and your direct and natural approach to life is well-received. Emotionally arousing activities satisfy you the most today. You are in a cycle, lasting until mid-July, in which you can find yourself particularly dedicated to your personal interests and projects, sharing ideas, and connecting with others. While today people are drawn to your personal presence, they’re very often attracted to your intelligence or unique viewpoint as well these days.
Cancer
The Moon spends the day in your solar fourth house, meeting up with positive Jupiter, dear Cancer. This influence draws out the happy nester in you, and you can find it particularly easy to enjoy domestic, quiet, or indoor comforts now. It’s a fine time for spoiling yourself and loved ones a little. There can be a positive focus on getting rid of things you no longer need. You’re in a healthy cycle for focus on security and business or practical matters these days. Lasting until mid-July, you find it easy to pour your energies into earthy, comforting, and natural activities that help you to heal and cleanse, as well as hone and develop talents and boost your income.
Leo
The Moon spends the day in your communications sector, dear Leo, and joins with optimistic, generous Jupiter there. This sunnies your disposition. You benefit greatly from a generous, warm approach to your life and to connecting and communicating with others. It’s also a good time for teaching, advising, and guiding, or for learning and enjoying the process greatly. People are drawn to you and your ideas. While you want to be heard, you are also very willing to listen. You might even consider gently provoking others in your conversations to encourage more clarity and honesty. With Vesta now in your sign until mid-July, you can find that having a personal project or mission becomes you considerably. Independent work may be in focus now, and taking extra time to concentrate on your work or pursuits can be rewarding.
Virgo
With the Moon spending the day in your comfortable solar second house, dear Virgo, you’re likely in the mood to settle in and do something special for yourself. The Moon joins Jupiter in this house, suggesting benefits from a focus on your practical affairs and simple matters. Good energy is with you for honing a skill, developing a talent, and perhaps coming across some practical knowledge that you can put to good use. Ambitions fuel a desire to work hard. You’re in a good cycle, lasting until mid-July, in which you can get a whole lot done behind the scenes or doing background, unglamorous, or preparation work with Vesta in your privacy sector. Doing things on your own can be effective now, and you can be very busy in the process. You also have a stronger need to regroup and recoup your energy.
Libra
The Moon spends the day in your sign, meeting up with Jupiter there, dear Libra, and you can feel very hopeful. You’re also coming across very well – people enjoy your company and tend to connect you with opportunities or offer you invites. Today is very much about your needs, feelings, and desires. Expressing yourself through spontaneous, interesting, and perhaps unusual activities can be especially rewarding. There is no room for worry about the past – you’re looking ahead of you now! Even so, you’re in a cycle, lasting until mid-July, in which working with others towards a common goal, or working towards a cherished dream independently, can be very beneficial, healing, and satisfying.
Scorpio
The Moon spends the day in your privacy sector and meets up with Jupiter there, dear Scorpio, and you see real benefits to working behind the scenes, preparing, building inner strength, and reflecting or enjoying more solitude. You’re growing more comfortable with your vulnerabilities or limitations, and self-acceptance is both a goal and reward. Today favors quiet activities and focus on mental or emotional health. Intimate relationships can grow and thrive. However, you’ve recently begun a cycle, lasting until mid-July, in which you feel pleasantly committed to your long-term goals, career, or reputation. Your increased patience for the effort involved in achieving your ambitions is notable now and leads to a more organized and fruitful approach.
Sagittarius
The Moon spends the day in your sector of groups, friends, dreams, and wishes, dear Sagittarius, meeting with Jupiter there and harmonizing with Mars in your partnership sector. It’s an excellent time for activities with a friend or partner, networking, connecting, and sharing. There can be lively exchanges now that act to inspire or help to renew your spirit and confidence. You’ve recently begun a cycle in which you feel particularly committed to your beliefs, projects, or learning endeavors. This period lasts until mid-July and is excellent for developing your skills and getting to a better understanding of your goals and beliefs. You are coming across particularly well as you can focus your energies and focus on your priorities more effectively.
Capricorn
The Moon spends the day in your sector of responsibilities, career, long-term goals, and reputation or status, dear Capricorn, and meets up with Jupiter in this sector, suggesting a real enjoyment of taking care of business and pursuing your goals. Others respond well to your comfort with the role of authority or leader, and this can lead to excellent opportunities to advance. With the Moon’s harmonious aspect with Mars in your work sector, you’re completely willing to put in the extra effort, and this opens up even more doors. A cycle that recently began for you also points to increased energy, effort, and patience for focus, concentration, and research. This cycle that lasts until the middle of July is also excellent for self-renewal through channeling your energies into worthwhile personal causes or for getting rid of bad habits or making lifestyle changes.
Aquarius
This can be one of the best days for communications that you’ve had in awhile, dear Aquarius. The Moon spends the day in your sector of spirit, higher learning, and adventure, meeting up with optimistic Jupiter already in this area of your solar chart. This is a good time for instruction, guidance, advice, teaching, and sharing ideas. Your attitude is positive and your thoughts clearer than usual and ideas particularly well-received. Creative pursuits thrive, and your resourcefulness comes to the fore. A cycle that recently began for you and that runs until the middle of July is excellent for developing partnerships or working relationships. Someone may be particularly helpful for getting things done or might motivate you to set important projects in motion. Alternatively, this is an excellent period for working very well in a partnership.
Pisces
The Moon spends the day in your intimacy sector, dear Pisces, meeting up with optimistic Jupiter there. You’re in a particularly good frame of mind for focusing on the things you love doing, for increased self-acceptance and enjoyment, and for learning new things about yourself or someone important to you. Your own knowledge or insight can draw others to you, or someone can offer you valuable insight or a boost of confidence now. You’ve recently begun a cycle, lasting until mid-July, that is excellent for bringing more value and efficiency to your daily routines, work, or pursuit of health and wellness. This can be a pleasantly busy, dedicated period of your life.
*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.
If Your Birthday is May 7th, If Today is Your Birthday full horoscope 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:
Date & Time: 7 May 2017 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: 7 May 2017 7:57 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cpl Pal
Description: Transiting Moon ContraParallel Transiting Pallas
Date & Time: 7 May 2017 11:56 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Tri Mar
Description: Transiting Moon Trine Transiting Mars
We are more courageous and able to take the lead. We are in tune with our natural desires and instincts. We express our feelings honestly. We are independent, resourceful, and brave.
Date & Time: 7 May 2017 4:39 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: 7 May 2017 4:57 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cpl Ven
Description: Transiting Moon ContraParallel Transiting Venus
Date & Time: 7 May 2017 5:12 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: 7 May 2017 6:48 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cpl Chi
Description: Transiting Moon ContraParallel Transiting Chiron
Date & Time: 7 May 2017 7:00 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cnj Jup
Description: Transiting Moon Conjunction Transiting Jupiter
We want to do good and to honor our inner code. We are generous with our energy, time, and money. Our feelings expand or are magnified, for better or for worse. It’s generally a good time to teach, learn, write, express ourselves, reach out, travel, publish, and promote. We may go over the top.
Date & Time: 7 May 2017 8:03 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon SSq Nod
Description: Transiting Moon SemiSquare 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: 7 May 2017 2:47 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Jun Sqq Cer
Description: Transiting Juno SesquiSquare Transiting Ceres
There can be a tendency to bicker or to fight for power through manipulative means under this influence.
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.
LIBRA STRONG
Even-handed, harmonious, artistic, diplomatic, balancing, strong sense of fairness. Can be over- compromising, appeasing, judgmental.
BALANCE OF ELEMENTS
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.
BALANCE OF MODES
CARDINAL STRONG
We are ready to take action and to take on challenges, and can become frustrated with stagnant conditions.
LUNAR PHASE: GIBBOUS
Moon 135 to 180 degrees ahead of the Sun.
We are looking to attach value and meaning to our goals. This is a time for analyzing, questioning, perfecting, and improving.
The following aspects (major only) and positions are at noon (EDT) on May 7th:
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 LIBRA
We are focused on our relationships, and finding balance, peace, and harmony in our personal environment under this influence.
12TH DEGREE OF LIBRA
Part of Body: Left renal system
Sabian Symbol: Miners emerging from a mine.
ASPECTS OF THE MOON
OPPOSITION VENUS Orb 6°10′ Separating
We may be attempting to please others and ignoring our own needs, or tending to our own needs and alienating others. We can be feeling needy, looking for love or attention outside of ourselves. Indulgence, dissatisfaction.
TRINE MARS Orb 0°01′ Separating
Feelings and desires seem to be in sync, making this a good time to take purposeful action. Healthy competition, resourcefulness, courage.
CONJUNCTION JUPITER Orb 3°37′ Applying
We want to honor our inner code. We are generous with our energy, time, and money. Our feelings expand or are magnified, for better or for worse. It’s generally a good time to teach, learn, write, express ourselves, reach out, travel, publish, and promote. We may go over the top, however.
QUINCUNX NEPTUNE Orb 2°39′ Applying
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.
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.
18TH DEGREE OF TAURUS
Part of Body: Lymph vessels
Sabian Symbol: A woman airing a linen bag through a sunny window.
ASPECTS OF THE SUN
TRINE PLUTO Orb 2°02′ Applying
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 ARIES
You are an independent thinker. You talk quickly, and like to think up new ideas. You may experience flashes of intuition.
25TH DEGREE OF ARIES
Part of Body: Sternocleidomastoid muscle
Sabian Symbol: A double promise reveals its inner and outer meanings.
ASPECTS OF MERCURY
TRINE SATURN Orb 2°07′ Applying
We are cautious, careful, tuned in to details, and rely on common sense at this time.
CONJUNCTION URANUS Orb 0°53′ 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 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.
6TH DEGREE OF ARIES
Part of Body: Eye Socket, orbital cavity
Sabian Symbol: A square brightly lighted on one side.
MARS
MARS IN GEMINI
You like to initiate ideas and spread information. You are assertive, although you can resort to evasive behaviour.
12TH DEGREE OF GEMINI
Part of Body: Tracheal mucosa
Sabian Symbol: A slave demands their rights.
ASPECTS OF MARS
TRINE JUPITER Orb 3°39′ Applying
You are enthusiastic with an endless source of energy. You could direct your energy to achievement in sports, politics or travel.
SQUARE NEPTUNE Orb 2°41′ Applying
This is a time for resting, escaping, or taking a break as we reconsider our needs. We might temporarily lose focus or direction.
JUPITER
JUPITER IN LIBRA
You have a strong concern for justice. You are a diplomatic teacher, and express your spiritual values in your relationships.
15TH DEGREE OF LIBRA
Part of Body: Right inguinal lymph nodes
Sabian Symbol: Circular paths.
ASPECTS OF JUPITER
QUINCUNX NEPTUNE Orb 0°57′ Applying
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.
SQUARE PLUTO Orb 4°31′ 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.
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)
28TH DEGREE OF SAGITTARIUS
Part of Body: Right leg muscles
Sabian Symbol: An old bridge over a beautiful stream.
ASPECTS OF SATURN
TRINE URANUS Orb 1°14′ Applying
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 0°36′ 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).
26TH DEGREE OF ARIES
Part of Body: Skull
Sabian Symbol: A man possessed of more gifts than he can hold.
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)
NEPTUNE IN THE 8TH HOUSE
You feel at one with others and have the ability to transcend daily life through metaphysical pursuits. You may easily sense emotional undercurrents.
14TH DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Right cutaneous veins
Sabian Symbol: A lady in fox fur.
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).
28TH DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Phalanges of left foot
Sabian Symbol: A fertile garden under the full moon.
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.
2ND DEGREE OF LEO
Part of Body: Aorta
Sabian Symbol: An epidemic of mumps.
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.
14TH DEGREE OF ARIES
Part of Body: Frontal lobes of brain
Sabian Symbol: A serpent coiling near a man and a woman.
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.
4TH DEGREE OF GEMINI
Part of Body: Lower right pulmonary lobe
Sabian Symbol: Holly and mistletoe bring holiday spirit to a home.
THE NORTH NODE
THE NORTH NODE IN VIRGO
This is a quest to become dedicated to the service of others. You will need to overcome the tendency to daydream and feel overwhelmed and to put your compassion and wisdom to practical use for humanity.
1ST DEGREE OF VIRGO
Part of Body: Duodenum
Sabian Symbol: In a portrait the best of a man’s traits are idealized.
Sabian Symbol:
THE SOUTH NODE
THE SOUTH NODE IN PISCES
This is a quest to become dedicated to the service of others. You will need to overcome the tendency to daydream and feel overwhelmed and to put your compassion and wisdom to practical use for humanity.
1ST DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Right calcaneum
Sabian Symbol: A public market.
*** CONJUNCTIONS TO SELECT FIXED STARS ***
Transits May 7, 2017 – Event Chart
Aspects to Ceres 03°Ge16 +19°16′
Cnj 02°Ge18 MIRFAK Challenge-oriented.
Aspects to Node 00°Vi20 +11°20′
Cnj 00°Vi04 REGULUS*** Majestic, success, (revenge)
Aspects to BMo 09°Sg15 -16°49′
Cnj 10°Sg00 ANTARES *** Success which can be obsessive
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