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Astrology of Today – Sunday, May 8, 2022

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Today’s Moon:

  • The Moon is in Leo.
  • There is no void Moon period today.
  • The Moon is waxing and in its Waxing Crescent phase until 8:21 PM, after which the Moon is in its First Quarter phase.
  • The First Quarter Moon occurs today at 8:21 PM.

Retrogrades:

  • Pluto Rx.

**Times are Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).

Daily Horoscopes/Astro Highlights for each Sign:

Aries
Aries
Aries
You’re seeking more predictability in a general sense at this time of the year, dear Aries, with the Sun in your solar second house. You benefit from the comfort of a routine. Today’s Moon brings out your need to take a small risk or share yourself. The Moon spends the day in your sector of joy, encouraging you to break out of a pattern and have a little fun. It’s a brief transit, and although you might initially resist these needs, you’re best off finding ways to enjoy a little more interaction. Emotional and physical energies may be mismatched just for now, and it’s best to avoid taking on too much. Soon enough, you’re likely to embrace the need for time to refresh and rejuvenate yourself through activities you genuinely enjoy.

Taurus
Taurus
Taurus
You’re more active and perhaps on-call these days, dear Taurus, with the Sun in your sign. Today, the Moon spends the day in your home and family sector, bringing on a strong need for time to relax and connect with familiar places and faces. It clashes with your drive for more activity and exploration, and while you should find ways to balance your life, avoid neglecting your needs. It’s also best to watch for impatience. Certain issues or desires can feel pressing or urgent when you’re likely better off waiting things out. At any rate, whims that come on suddenly are probably not reflective of your true needs today.

Gemini
Gemini
Gemini
The Moon spends all day in your communications sector, stirring your need for light and easygoing exchanges, dear Gemini. With the Sun in your solar twelfth house these days, you’re somewhat retiring, but today’s transits encourage you to do more reaching or venturing out. Others might stimulate a competitive urge in you, and you can work this to your advantage with some creativity and determination. The Moon clashes with the Sun today, and ideas can be big and compelling, but it can be challenging to decide on something to focus on with your conflicting feelings. It may be possible to keep your commitment to taking more time to yourself while also doing some things that satisfy your need to diversify and engage.

Cancer
Cancer
Cancer
It’s a generally strong period for your social life, group endeavors, or happiness goals, dear Cancer. However, the Moon spends the day in your resources sector, and practical concerns seem more pressing and demanding. It would be best to address your need for a little more predictability or security at this time of the lunar cycle. Ultimately, you’ll have more emotional fuel for pursuing your personal interests once you do so. Aim to be gentle with yourself and your activities and projects right now. Getting a pleasant, useful break will ultimately feel just right.

Leo
Leo
Leo
The Moon spends the day in your sign, bringing you out of your shell and ready to connect with others, dear Leo, but perhaps impatient. The current Sun cycle spotlights your goals and ambitions, but personal needs compete for your attention today. You could feel restless, but you’re better off if you can direct excess or frustrated energy into a more creative activity. At this time of the lunar month, it’s best to acknowledge feelings you’ve kept at bay but to aim for moderation. Today’s First Quarter Moon presents the challenge of personal needs demanding some attention and the determination to make things work.

Virgo
Virgo
Virgo
With the Moon in the sign behind yours today, you seek emotional refreshment through retiring and reflecting, dear Virgo. It’s a time of the month for processing and digesting. Initially, this need conflicts with the larger theme in your life of exploration and experimentation, and you may wrestle with whether to take it easy or push out of your comfort zone. It would be a good idea to recognize the need for emotional healing or a break from competitive situations. It may be a blessing in disguise if circumstances keep you in limbo, as it gives you the chance to catch up. Aim to fight off restlessness with compromises.

Libra
Libra
Libra
The Moon spends today in your social sector, turning your focus to your friendships or goals related to happiness and enjoyment, dear Libra. You might find that you’re aiming for greater freedom and self-expression despite a general need for more intimacy and closeness these days. There’s a bit of a rebel in you today, and restlessness can be the result. Aim to do your best to find a way to honor divergent needs either separately or with a compromise. In truth, you can learn from the differences and use the tension as fuel for motivation to improve and make changes.

Scorpio
Scorpio
Scorpio
You’re in a collaborative Sun cycle these days, dear Scorpio. Today, the Moon spends the day in your sector of long-term goals, however. This transit reminds you of your obligations, and there could be a need to perform or take care of business. You can feel divided and perhaps restless until you find a balance. It may be best to use the competitive power you feel now to work on a productive project. Aim to connect with your need to have stronger goals and plans. Avoid tensions that stem from feeling pressured to move forward too quickly or to take on too much. Consider that you’re more sensitive to others’ evaluations of you right now.

Sagittarius
Sagittarius
Sagittarius
You’re craving a break from the routine today, dear Sagittarius, with the Moon encouraging you to explore and discover rather than produce. However, you could be dealing with competing needs to handle details or manage your daily affairs. As divided as you may feel about work and play today, you’re in good shape for thinking up new ideas and possibilities. Once past the division, the Moon in your spirit and adventure sector helps you find some inspiration or mental refreshment. Your interests expand today as you see more options and possibilities. This mindset can certainly distract you from the task, but it may be that you need a change of pace or a change of scenery for a short while to come back more refreshed.

Capricorn
Capricorn
Capricorn
With today’s First Quarter Moon, dear Capricorn, there can be feelings of being divided between two strong needs or mindsets. However, the tension it generates can spark creativity and the desire to change and improve. Still, restlessness can be an issue at times. With the Sun moving through your solar fifth house at this time of year, you are generally more relaxed and playful in your expression. Today’s Moon is in a more serious, intimate sector of your chart, and deeper needs can surface, demanding your attention. Resentments might also emerge. Through a bit of discontent, you may understand your needs and ambitions all the better.

Aquarius
Aquarius
Aquarius
Today’s First Quarter Moon can leave you feeling caught between two strong needs, dear Aquarius, but it can also stir up just enough tension to inspire meaningful improvements. You’ve needed more downtime or quiet in recent days, but you can experience a sudden need for collaboration with the Moon in your partnership sector all day. Feedback can help you get in better touch with your feelings and ideas at this time of the lunar month. It may only be that you need a brief change of pace or a compromise to get back on track.

Pisces
Pisces
Pisces
With the Sun in your communications sector these days, you’re more curious and tuned in to your personal interests, dear Pisces. Today’s Moon spotlights your need for more order or attention to chores and duties, however. A sudden need to handle your work or health matters might seem to infringe upon your time spent learning new things. It may be best to divide your time wisely, accepting a compromise so that a divided feeling doesn’t keep you from enjoying the day. It’s a good time to allow inner tension to motivate you to make meaningful changes. Even if it appears that the work you need to handle limits your time spent with new interests and learning, you can benefit from a break in the action.

* 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.

Recent and Upcoming Eclipses

 

Today's Transits

 

Today’s Transits (Eastern Daylight Time)

 

Date & Time: May 8 2022  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 8 2022  8:21 pm

Event: First Quarter at 18°Le23′

Date & Time: May 8 2022  0:14 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Pll Mer

Description: Transiting Moon Parallel Transiting Mercury

Date & Time: May 8 2022  3:19 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 8 2022  6:15 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cpl Plu

Description: Transiting Moon ContraParallel Transiting Pluto

Date & Time: May 8 2022  8:16 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mon SSq Cer

Description: Transiting Moon SemiSquare Transiting Ceres

Date & Time: May 8 2022  12:31 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 8 2022  12:49 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqq Jup

Description: Transiting Moon SesquiSquare Transiting Jupiter

Time to show some restraint. Grandiosity is not appealing. Neither is excess. Practice self-control. Self-indulgence is more likely now. We’re not as inclined to consider the consequences of over-eating, over-drinking, or overdoing in general. We may be acting in a haughty manner.

Date & Time: May 8 2022  1:41 pm

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 8 2022  7:37 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Qnx Mar

Description: Transiting Moon Quincunx Transiting Mars

There can be tension and feelings of restlessness or impatience, as what we want to do may not feel perfectly right, or we may be lacking the courage. Avoid taking it out on the wrong things or people.

Date & Time: May 8 2022  8:21 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqr Sun

Description: Transiting Moon Square Transiting Sun

This is a time for noticing discrepancies. Self-expression doesn’t flow well, and conflicts can be stirred. There can be some resistance and irritability. This can be a time when we’re compelled to take action, make changes, and solve problems.

Date & Time: May 8 2022  9:46 am

Event: Tr-Tr Ven Cpl Jup

Description: Transiting Venus ContraParallel Transiting Jupiter

Date & Time: May 8 2022  8:12 pm

Event: Tr Nod R 

Description: Transiting North Node Stationary

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Signs, Elements, Modes, & Lunar Phase

 

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.

LEO STRONG

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

PISCES STRONG

Compassionate, sensitive, self-sacrificing, gentle, intuitive. Can be escapist, impractical, hyper- sensitive, gullible.

 

Today’s Elemental Balance

 

The elements are balanced today.

 

Today’s Modal Balance

 

The modes are balanced today.

 

Today’s Lunar Phase

 

LUNAR PHASE: BALSAMIC

Moon is less than 45 degrees behind the Sun. 

Time to tie up loose ends, review, reflect, let go, and edit.

Planetary Positions and their Applying & Separating Aspects

 

The following aspects (major only) and positions are at noon (EDT) on May 8th:

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.

15TH DEGREE OF LEO

Part of Body: Right atrium 

Sabian Symbol: A street pageant.

ASPECTS OF THE MOON

SQUARE THE SUN  Orb 3°54′ Applying

There can be a conflict between our intentions and our emotions now. We can feel tense and unsatisfied until we take care of problems. We can be unsure about whether we want support or to do things independently.

SQUARE URANUS  Orb 0°50′ Applying

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 0°15′ 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 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.

19TH DEGREE OF TAURUS

Part of Body: Maxillary artery 

Sabian Symbol: A new continent rises out of the ocean.

ASPECTS OF THE SUN

SEXTILE MARS  Orb 0°16′ 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 6°36′ 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.

CONJUNCTION URANUS  Orb 3°03′ Separating

You are a rebel but also a leader. You are innovative and original. Others may see you as arrogant, wilful and disruptive at times. Life will be full of surprises. Politics, science or computing appeal to you.

CONJUNCTION THE NORTH NODE  Orb 4°28′ Applying

We might come to realizations of personal or professional truths, and these can propel us forward on a new path, or advance our current goals. People tend to support and assist us now. We might recognize our need for others. This is a good time for setting goals.

MERCURY

MERCURY IN GEMINI

We are curious, communicative, sociable, and possibly easily distracted. We are mentally versatile and adaptable.

5TH DEGREE OF GEMINI

Part of Body: Upper left pulmonary lobe 

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

ASPECTS OF MERCURY

SEXTILE VENUS  Orb 2°08′ Separating

We are sociable, making connections, diplomatic, and ready to negotiate. Expressions of affection or clarifications of feelings.

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.

7TH DEGREE OF ARIES

Part of Body: The ears 

Sabian Symbol: A man successfully expressing himself in two realms at once.

ASPECTS OF VENUS

CONJUNCTION CHIRON  Orb 7°32′ Applying

You have a childlike innocence in  your personal relationships, which makes you vulnerable to emotional pain. You fear commitment and rejection. You may experience pain in early relationships, but this pain is usually healed giving you insight and wisdom in later personal relationships. You see the beauty in people who have been cast aside by others, and develop the ability to be a teacher or healer in intimate relationships.

MARS

MARS IN PISCES

This is a time for closing up projects that are no longer viable and for clearing out the deadwood. We’re especially creative or spiritual during the Mars in Pisces cycle. We may be passive-aggressive or we choose roundabout ways to fulfilling our desires. Escapism or procrastination could be problems now. We are highly intuitive and quickly defend the vulnerable or support the underdog.

18TH DEGREE OF PISCES

Part of Body: Extensor muscles of the right toes 

Sabian Symbol: In a huge tent a famous revivalist conducts his meeting.

ASPECTS OF MARS

CONJUNCTION NEPTUNE  Orb 6°59′ Applying

Your enthusiasm can lack boundaries and you need to learn self discipline. You need to avoid addictive behaviour and would be better to avoid alcohol or drugs. You need to be able to escape into art, or water. Use your energy to create or to enjoy pursuits such as water sports.

JUPITER

JUPITER IN PISCES

You are on an intuitive search for the truth. You are a champion of the underdog. You could be a spiritual or religious teacher.

30TH DEGREE OF PISCES

Part of Body: Toenails of the left foot 

Sabian Symbol: The great stone face (being the projection of an ideal).

ASPECTS OF JUPITER

CONJUNCTION NEPTUNE  Orb 4°46′ Separating

You have a talent for music or the arts and your creativity is part of your life. You need to develop the self-discipline to put in the practice needed to develop your talent. You may also be attracted to the spiritual world and study this path. However, you will need to balance this with some practicalities.

SEXTILE PLUTO  Orb 0°57′ Separating

You have a chance to achieve a great deal. Your knowledge is broad as you are interested in so many things. You may make a career in the occult or studying the deepest mysteries of life.

SATURN

SATURN IN AQUARIUS

You have an ability to work well in groups. Your work is often original and innovative.

25TH DEGREE OF AQUARIUS

Part of Body: Left tibialis anterior muscle 

Sabian Symbol: A butterfly with the right wing more perfectly formed.

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). 

15TH DEGREE OF TAURUS

Part of Body: Epiglottis 

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

ASPECTS OF URANUS

CONJUNCTION THE NORTH NODE  Orb 7°32′ Applying

Your destiny is linked with the discovery of new and exciting thoughts and concepts. You need to make sure that you do not seek excitement at all costs, but direct your energies wisely. You are being challenged to make a contribution to humanity.

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)

25TH DEGREE OF PISCES

Part of Body: Left distal tibio-fibular joint 

Sabian Symbol: The purging of the priesthood.

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).

29TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN

Part of Body: Left genicular arteries 

Sabian Symbol: A woman reading tea leaves.

 

Chiron, Major Asteroids, Moon's Nodes Positions

 

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.

15TH DEGREE OF ARIES

Part of Body: Lateral lobes of brain 

Sabian Symbol: A person weaving a blanket.

VESTA IN AQUARIUS

You work best in an atmosphere of freedom and have a tendency to escape from routine. You will have commitment to humanitarian or political causes which do not offend your sense of individuality.

26TH DEGREE OF AQUARIUS

Part of Body: Right fibula 

Sabian Symbol: A hydrometer.

PALLAS IN TAURUS

You have the ability to see the beauty in nature and the arts. You have much common sense and wisdom. You may become involved in either healing with your hands, or healing the earth through environmental movements.

4TH DEGREE OF TAURUS

Part of Body: Uvula 

Sabian Symbol: The rainbow’s pot of gold.

JUNO IN PISCES

You want to be at-one with the world through your relationship. You crave for the highest romantic ideals within your relationship, and become disillusioned with reality.

7TH DEGREE OF PISCES

Part of Body: Right talus 

Sabian Symbol: A cross lying on rocks.

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.

28TH DEGREE OF GEMINI

Part of Body: Metacarpal bones 

Sabian Symbol: Bankruptcy granted to him, a man leaves the court.

THE BLACK MOON IN CANCER

3RD DEGREE OF CANCER

Part of Body: Eighth rib 

Sabian Symbol: An arctic explorer leads a reindeer through icy canyons.

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.

23RD DEGREE OF TAURUS

Part of Body: Teeth 

Sabian Symbol: A jewellery shop filled with the most magnificent jewels.

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.

23RD DEGREE OF SCORPIO

Part of Body: Nasal bone, fimbria of Fallopian tubes 

Sabian Symbol: A bunny metamorphosed into a fairy.

 

Fixed Stars

 

**Conjunctions to Select Fixed Stars on May 8, 2021.**

 

Aspects to Jupiter 29°Pi32 -01°10′

 conjunct 29°Pi40 SCHEAT To be a thinker, intellect

Aspects to Uranus 14°Ta59 +15°59′

 conjunct 14°Ta37 MENKAR — A victim of the Unconscious

Aspects to Chiron 14°Ar24 +07°27′

 conjunct 14°Ar36 ALPHERATZ Wanting freedom and movement.

Aspects to Juno 06°Pi09 -02°30′

 conjunct 05°Pi37 DENEB ADIGE Artistic, strong will.

 

 

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Current Planetary Positions

Sun 04° Gemini 28' 15"
Moon 10° Taurus 32' 35"
Mercury 28° Taurus 42' 10"
Venus 18° Aries 47' 06"
Mars 17° Leo 36' 08"
Jupiter 26° Gemini 32' 25"
Saturn 00° Aries 01' 18"
Uranus 27° Taurus 43' 51"
Neptune 01° Aries 44' 13"
Pluto 03° Aquarius 43' 13" R
Chiron 25° Aries 23' 16"
TrueNode 24° Pisces 53' 59" R

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