Astrology Calendars

MAY 1

The Moon once again spends the full day in Cancer. Feelings of belonging and safety are prime motivators under this influence. We can be self-protective and defensive, as well as protective and nurturing of others. While we seek out comfort and familiarity under this influence, the Moon touches upon a tense configuration involving Jupiter, Pluto, Mercury, and Uranus, and fears of both loss and closeness can make for some complex interactions. This evening’s Moon-Chiron trine can fill us with the courage to get in touch with our innermost feelings, and we are more emotionally involved and present. Learning from one another is easy and natural now.

A void of course Moon occurs from 4:23 PM EDT, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (a square to Uranus), until the Moon enters Leo the next day, Tuesday, May 2nd, at 12:12 AM EDT.

MAY 2

The Moon leaves Cancer and enters Leo at 12:12 AM EDT. The Leo Moon is bold, proud, can affectionate. However, this morning, we may second-guess ourselves. The Sun dynamically activates the Saturn-Chiron aspect, and it can be difficult to find satisfaction. We easily feel discouraged as people seem rather insensitive or critical. We may have a hard time deciding whether to conform and follow the rules or go our own way. Tonight, the First Quarter Moon occurs with the Sun in Taurus forming a square with the Moon in Leo. There is a crisis theme surrounding any quarter Moon phase, as we feel compelled to take action. Shortly after, we are made aware of how our actions affect those close to us, perhaps through trial and error. Whatever project or initiative we began around the New Moon is now off the ground, and it may face its first obstacles.

The Moon is void until it enters Leo at 12:12 AM EDT.

MAY 3

Mercury turns direct today after several weeks of retrograde motion. Over the coming weeks, problems with communications and decision-making we may have encountered while Mercury was retrograde should begin to improve. Delayed initiatives may unblock. While Mercury’s direct motion can bring increasing clarity over the coming days and weeks, the station itself can initially magnify problem areas or confusion.

Easing us through this transition is a Sun-Neptune sextile. Under this influence, we have better access to our imagination and intuition. What feels like serendipity experienced now may have to do with a good sense of timing and feeling in sync. We are generous and charitable with our time and energy. We can see people and situations from a different perspective–one that allows for–and finds beauty in–differences. Charitable acts can be rewarding. This is also a good time for self-improvement programs or efforts.

The Moon is in outgoing Leo all day, and its harmonious aspects to Jupiter, Mercury, and Uranus open up more doors for self-expression. Even if verbal exchanges are unclear today, our actions and body language seem to be communicating well.

Mercury now turns direct at 24° Aries 16′ after several weeks of retrograde motion. Mercury is in its post-retrograde shadow until May 20th.

Mercury first turned retrograde on April 9th at 4° Taurus 50′.

MAY 4

The Moon continues to transit playful Leo until 5:47 AM EDT when it enters Virgo. The Virgo Moon reminds us of the importance of attention to details. While it’s a helpful, productive Moon position, Virgo’s ruler, Mercury, is just pulling out of a direct station and is semi-square to Mars. The Virgo Moon also forms a square to Mars in Gemini, also Mercury-ruled, tonight. This can point to a fair amount of nervous tension and likely argumentativeness. We may be working under stressful or hectic conditions, as we feel pressure to get things done quickly. There can be abrupt interruptions, snappiness, and irritability. Conflicts of interest are likely, but it’s our tense reaction to these that can be most challenging. The Sun is approaching an awkward quincunx to Jupiter, exact tomorrow morning, but influencing us today as well. As much as Mercury-Mars wants us to make quick decisions, the Sun-Jupiter influence challenges us with two choices that seem equal in desirability.

A void of course Moon occurs from 12:36 AM EDT, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (a trine to Saturn), until the Moon enters Virgo at 5:47 AM EDT.

MAY 5

The Sun forms an inconjunct with Jupiter early today, which can serve to contrast two very different drives and goals, and it can be difficult to know our next step as a result. The desire to experience something new or for more freedom to explore can amount to restlessness if we are not certain about what it is we want. There can be disagreements over values or money matters in partnerships, or perhaps a price to pay that’s higher than initially expected. This is a time of adjustments, and perhaps of letting go of old habits so that we can free ourselves up for experiences that allow us to grow and move forward. The Moon is in Virgo all day, and while its opposition to Neptune this morning can temporarily pull us off our game, its harmonious aspects with the Sun and then Pluto encourage cooperation, focus, and practical ability.

MAY 6

The Moon continues its transit of Virgo until 2:21 PM EDT, and we’re particularly concerned about tying up loose ends and dealing with routine matters. Its square to Saturn this morning can point to disappointment or temporary questioning of whether we have the time or energy to handle what we want to accomplish. The Moon enters Libra at 2:21 PM, and while we crave peace and harmony, a lot of tension can be generated with a Mars-Uranus semi-square influencing the day. We may be looking to dominate or to assert our independence if we feel trapped, restricted, or otherwise limited. Watch for impulsive moves, but also look for creative, inventive ways to get ahead.

A void of course Moon occurs from 8:43 AM EDT, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (a square to Saturn), until the Moon enters Libra at 2:21 PM EDT.

MAY 7

The Moon is in Libra all day, promoting cooperation and harmony. The Moon harmonizes with Mars and aligns with Jupiter today, and we’re resourceful and skilled at negotiating. We’re generous with our energy, happiness, and affection. We are conveying intended meaning and finding it easy and natural to teach, guide, and share our ideas. We are cooperative, communicative, spirited, and generous. Decision making is easy and natural today. We express ourselves genuinely and are received well as a result. We tend to take the high road in our dealings with others, giving one another the benefit of the doubt, and we’re especially fair in our dealings. The Moon-Jupiter connection can have the effect of magnifying our feelings and attachments.

MAY 8

The Moon is in Libra all day. While there can be some friction or rebellion if we feel confined today, we’re also very relationship-oriented and ready to do what it takes to find a good balance or sense of harmony with others. We are taking more pride than usual in our relationships. This is a fine day for attempts at strengthening and supporting others, as well as for building trust and mutually beneficial relationships, both personal and professional. We instinctively know how to behave in ways that boost others’ confidence. We’re feeling pleasantly ambitious now, and by following our passions and interests, there is an excellent chance of success.

A void of course Moon occurs from 7:00 PM EDT, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (a sextile to Saturn), until the Moon enters Scorpio tomorrow, Tuesday, May 9th, at 1:02 AM EDT.

MAY 9

The Sun forms a trine to Pluto today, and we’re exceptionally resourceful and efficient. It’s a strong time for gravitating towards things, people, and situations that help us to succeed or advance our goals. We are more decisive than usual, and our abilities to concentrate and focus help us achieve what we set out to do. We might enjoy an opportunity to draw upon our past and to capitalize on our talents and resources. Strategy is successful, and leadership skills are active. Shared goals and interests connect us with others. The focus now is on eliminating negative or superficial elements in our lives and going forward with more conviction as a result. It’s a good time for starting a money-making or career project. 

The Moon is in Scorpio from 1:02 AM EDT forward, and we’re emotionally geared to take our experiences seriously and to look for hidden meanings. We approach an alignment of Mercury and Uranus, exact very early into the day tomorrow. This aspect first formed in March and we returned to it while Mercury was retrograde in April. Information can come in that changes our perspective. It can be a powerful time for insights. This can be a time of mental breakthroughs, creative envisioning, innovative thinking, and perhaps nervous energy.

The Moon is void until it enters Scorpio at 1:02 AM EDT.

North Node of the Moon (True) enters Leo

The True North Node of the Moon is in Leo from May 9, 2017, to November 6, 2018.

The Mean North Node of the Moon is in Leo from April 28, 2017, to November 16, 2018.

The last time the True North Node transited Leo was from October 1998 to April 2000. Before that, January 1980 to September 1981.

With the Moon’s North Node in Leo, we are pointed in the direction of creativity, uniqueness, standing out from the crowd, love affairs, and sharing our hearts — these things lead to benefits and joy and can be our great challenge now. Learning to take personal risks, which requires a certain amount of self-confidence, will help us to achieve inner balance and happiness. This is a time for drawing upon inner courage to get creative, go steady, and stand out! It’s a time for getting over any fears we might have of getting attention and standing out as individuals. 

MAY 10

The Sun in Taurus opposes the Moon in Scorpio at 5:44 PM EDT today. This Full Moon (Flower Moon) in the sign of Scorpio is supported by Pluto, reminding us of the need to consider others’ support, contribution, needs, wants, and input, and possibly forcing awareness of relationship imbalances. If we’ve been focusing too closely on material and comfort needs, we may need this push to embrace intangibles and spiritual growth. Discoveries made now may have a magical or private quality to them. This lunation occurs shortly after Mercury and Uranus have formed a conjunction, pointing to a rather sudden but also natural, positive, and illuminating discovery phase. This influence adds to the elements of surprise and revelation.

The Full Moon is a time of culmination and the promise of fulfillment of that which began at the New Moon. It is an emotional time–a time of romance, fertilization, and relationships. The Taurus-Scorpio polarity deals with the balance between all that is mine (Taurus) and all that is yours (Scorpio). It also emphasizes the concept of form (Taurus) versus transformation (Scorpio). Neglecting either end of the axis will surely backfire on us. Ideally, we find a balance between the two energies, and this is what the Full Moon invites us to do. Something has been building inside of us, likely of an intimate nature, and now is the time when the energy of the cosmos fairly demands that we let it out. With the Moon full and bright in the sky, symbolic “illumination” occurs in our lives. These new revelations are emotional ones, as emotions burst forth into our consciousness.

An upcoming Mars-Neptune challenge suggests some struggle seeing the reality of a situation, and it makes sense to hold off on major decision-making. The Moon is in Scorpio all day.

A void of course Moon occurs from 5:44 PM EDT, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (an opposition to the Sun), until the Moon enters Sagittarius tomorrow, Thursday, May 11th, at 1:01 PM EDT.

The Moon is Full in Scorpio on May 10, 2017, at 5:43 PM EDT.

The Sun in Taurus opposes the Moon in Scorpio. The Full Moon is a time of culmination and the promise of fulfillment of that which was started at the New Moon. It is an emotional time—a time of romance, fertilization, and relationships.

The Taurus-Scorpio polarity deals with the balance between all that is mine (Taurus) and all that is yours (Scorpio). It also emphasizes the concept of form (Taurus) versus transformation (Scorpio). While Taurus deals with matter, personal values, material goods, possessions, and security, Scorpio rules the destruction of form, shared possessions, change, and transformation. The Sun in Taurus encourages happiness with the simple, tangible things in life, while the Scorpio Moon draws our attention to complexities, intangibles, and mysteries. Neglecting either end of the axis will surely backfire on us. Ideally, a balance should be found between the two energies, and this is what the Full Moon invites us to do.

This Full Moon is about emotional declarations. Something has been building inside of us, likely of an intimate nature, and now is the time when the energy of the cosmos fairly demands that we let it out. Over the next two weeks, we will discover what this declaration means for us. For now, we can’t sit on our feelings — we need to express them. The Full Moon illuminates this conflict between collecting and sharing.

With the Moon full and bright in the sky, symbolic “illumination” occurs in our own lives. However, these new feelings and revelations are emotional ones, as emotions burst forth into our consciousness. It’s time to express ourselves, and to let things out of our systems. Of course, we might want to exercise some care while doing so, knowing that what is coming out of us is new and not particularly rational as yet. Full Moons are about exposing or illuminating issues that are already there, but that have not yet been dealt with. Where does the Full Moon fall by house in your natal chart? Read more here.

Full Moon in Scorpio Chart – May 10, 2017

MAY 11

Mars forms a square with Neptune and, later, a trine to Jupiter. We should watch for difficulties with boundaries, rules, and limits, and for attempts to take the easy way out. The Mars-Jupiter trine is excellent for timing and confidence, but the Mars-Neptune square can lead to impractical plans. Desires can be unusual or misleading. From disappointment, we can feel the inspiration to make improvements, and Mars-Jupiter can help pull us out of a rut and re-energize and motivate us later today. The day favors taking action to better our lives. Helping us with the practical side of things is a Mercury-Saturn trine that supports detail work, realistic thinking, and step-by-step approaches to learning and communicating. The Moon is in passionate Scorpio until 1:01 PM, after which it transits Jupiter-ruled Sagittarius, reinforcing a need for meaning, truth, and adventure.

The Moon is void until it enters Sagittarius at 1:01 PM EDT.

MAY 12

Mars perfects its trine with Jupiter this morning, stimulating our confidence and enthusiasm, as well as our desire for freedom. We are more decisive and enterprising. It’s a great time to think up an exciting new plan or challenge, and we can be moved to take action to better our lives. We possess willpower, verve, and energy that we can direct toward achieving our goals. Positive attitudes create winning situations, and we can enjoy friendly competition. The Moon in Sagittarius all day also inspires us to seek out non-routine experiences. We’re cheerful, hopeful, adaptable, and resilient. A change of scenery is in order today.

MAY 13

The Moon is in Sagittarius all day, stimulating a desire for more than ordinary experiences. We are attracted to new situations of conquest or adventure and require less prompting than usual to get moving and to experience life. The Sagittarius Moon seeks out meaning and prompts us to look and forge ahead. Emotional refreshment comes from a change of scenery or interesting topics of discussion or study. With the Moon aligning with Saturn, we‘re reminded of our responsibilities or limitations. However, we can be productive under this influence, and we’re in a good position to cooperate and mingle with others with the Moon’s harmonious aspects to Mercury and Uranus.

A void of course Moon occurs from 10:16 PM EDT, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (a trine to Mercury), until the Moon enters Capricorn tomorrow, Sunday, May 14th, at 1:39 AM EDT.

MAY 14

The Moon ends its transit of Sagittarius early in the day, at 1:39 AM EDT and spends the rest of the day in Capricorn. Under the influence of a Capricorn Moon, our sense of responsibility is stronger than usual, and we aim for efficiency in most areas of life. We seek to see the reality of a situation. With Mercury in minor challenging aspect to Neptune, however, we may struggle with our perceptions, which can be clouded by wishful thinking. We tend to favor daydreams or creative thinking more than dealing with facts and figures. It’s not an ideal time for formalizing agreements as we may not be paying close attention to details. However, a Mars-Pallas connection points to the courage and energy to back up our beliefs.

The Moon is void until 1:39 AM EDT, when it enters Capricorn.

Mars is out of bounds

Mars is out of bounds from May 14, 2017, to June 29, 2017.

From May 14th at 1:04:27 pm (EDT) to June 29th at 3:59:59 am (EDT).

This occurs while Mars is transiting Gemini (to June 4th) and then Cancer.

A planet is considered out of bounds when its declination is beyond the outer bounds or limits of that of the Sun, i.e. greater than 23 degrees and 27 minutes of declination, either North or South. The energies of Mars tend to be a little out of control, stretched, or over the top during this period.

MAY 15

The Moon is in Capricorn all day, aligning with Pluto and forming a square to Jupiter. While we may crave more order and predictability in our lives, outside forces seem to be stirring the pot. We might consider whether our ambitions are inflated or expectations are higher than they need to be, however, as these things may contribute to a feeling of discontent.

Otherwise, the Moon in Capricorn is a steadying, grounding influence that is particularly useful for checking in with ourselves and our goals to see if we’re on track and performing well. The Moon is resourceful, practical, and sensible in Capricorn.

MAY 16

The Moon continues its transit of Capricorn until 1:51 PM EDT, after which it transits Aquarius. Early in the day, Mercury enters Taurus, where it will transit until June 6th. When Mercury is in Taurus, our thinking is down to earth, stable, and grounded. Common sense reigns over more fanciful thinking. We communicate quite deliberately under this influence. We gravitate towards tried and true methods rather than seek out new ones. Attention to one thing at a time can simplify our lives during this cycle, but we should watch for overly conservative or rigid thinking.

The Sun and Saturn move towards a quincunx, exact early tomorrow but influencing us today. This can indicate temporary doubts. Lack of faith in what we are doing can temporarily hinder our movements and initiatives. We might now see the need to adjust our plans based on new responsibilities or a reality check.

A void of course Moon occurs from 6:24 AM EDT, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (a square to Uranus), until the Moon enters Aquarius at 1:51 PM EDT.

Mercury enters Taurus

Mercury is in Taurus from May 16-June 6. When Mercury is in Taurus, our thinking is down to earth, solid, and grounded. Common sense reigns over more fanciful thinking. We communicate more deliberately under this influence, and our minds are oriented to the world of the five senses. We prefer the tried and true rather than new ways of thinking. Attention to one thing at a time can simplify our lives, but we may be in danger of narrow, overly conservative, or rigid thinking.

Mercury in Taurus

MAY 17

Jupiter forms a quincunx with Neptune this morning. This long-term aspect first formed on October 23rd, 2016, and will occur again on July 5th, 2017. There can be difficulties with limits and boundaries under this influence. We may feel disorganized, and it can be difficult to stick to a routine or to find satisfaction with our current pursuits. There can be a strong desire or need to help others now, but we may not know how to do so and feel guilty for escapist tendencies or for not being as effective as we’d like. There is a tendency to take the easy way out, but consequences are likely to be faced by doing so. Wishful thinking may mislead us, or we may be tempted to invest in impractical ideas and plans.

The Moon is in Aquarius all day and its trine to Jupiter this afternoon stimulates happy feelings and faithfulness. We are tuned into the “big picture” and less inclined to worry about details.

Jupiter forms a quincunx with Neptune

On May 17th, Jupiter forms a quincunx with Neptune. This aspect first formed on October 23rd, 2016, and will occur again on July 5th, 2017.  There can be difficulties with limits and boundaries now. We may feel disorganized and it can be difficult to stick to a routine or to find satisfaction with our current pursuits. There can be a strong desire or need to help others now, but we may not know how to do so and feel guilty for escapist tendencies or for not being as effective as we’d like. There is a tendency to take the easy way out, but consequences are likely to be faced by doing so. We may be misled by wishful thinking or invest in impractical ideas and plans.

Jupiter quincunx Neptune dates:

1st: October 23, 2016, while Jupiter was at 9° Libra 27′.

2nd: May 17th with Jupiter at 14° Libra 01′ and Neptune at 14° Pisces 01′.

3rd: July 5th when Jupiter is at 14° Libra 11′ (last)

Jupiter Quincunx Neptune

MAY 18

The Sun forms a sextile with Chiron today, and we can feel a little stronger, more empowered, and purposeful as a result. An opportunity to find a sense of “mission” can arise now, increasing our confidence. The desire to learn and grow through experiences and others is strong. Problem-solving is favored with this combination as we see issues holistically. This increases after the Moon enters Pisces at 11:53 PM EDT.

Also today, the Last Quarter Moon occurs at 8:34 PM EDT when the Sun in Taurus forms a square with the Moon in Aquarius. The Last Quarter Moon phase points to a possible crisis of consciousness. After basking in the awareness symbolized by the full light of the Moon at the time of last week’s Full Moon, we disperse our knowledge. We begin to see what works for us–and what doesn’t–in preparation for next week’s New Moon when something new is born again. This is not the best time to start a major project, as the decreasing light of the Moon symbolizes a descent into unconsciousness. It’s time to begin finishing up the details of that which was conceived at the last New Moon.

We’re also moving towards an exact Saturn-Uranus trine — a longer-term aspect that helps us to successfully marry the traditional with the new, the old with the new, and security with change or progress.

A void of course Moon occurs from 8:34 PM EDT, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (a square to the Sun), until the Moon enters Pisces at 11:53 PM EDT.

MAY 19

There are a number of somewhat challenging aspects influencing the day. Mars is quincunx Pluto, and this might call up frustrations if we don’t feel in control or effective enough at asserting ourselves or getting what we want. There can be passive-aggressive, manipulative, compulsive or impatient behavior now. We don’t want help from others, yet we can feel singled out if we’re taking on everything.

As Venus and the Sun move towards a semi-square, they both clash with Jupiter, pointing to possible excesses or exaggerations or a compulsion to do more and for our actions to be meaningful. We can feel some discontent and want to reach for something more or different. Our appetite for pleasure, love, or material things is big, but we may be given to extremes or excess. Over-inflated expectations and the tendency to overstate our affections are things to watch out for. We may overvalue something (or someone), perhaps in order to feel bigger than life. The inclination can be to overindulge as a result of this internal discontent and desire for more from life than the ordinary. Watch for elevated but unstable moods, overestimation, and wastefulness. The Moon is in Pisces all day.

Saturn forms a trine with Uranus

On May 19th, Saturn and Uranus reach their second trine. This aspect first occurred on December 24th, 2016, and will recur on November 11th, 2017, and can be considered “in effect” throughout the wider range dates. This is a time when we can bring more excitement to our lives while keeping peace and order. We’re likely to enjoy what we’re doing, particularly with our career, work, and life path matters, but extending to other areas of life as well. This can be a time of new beginnings. Changes we make tend to be deliberate or calculated, but possibly also quite quick. Original ideas may take form, or they might be developed quite successfully now. There is an opportunity to combine stability and improvement or excitement with good results. The same can be said of innovation and tradition.

Saturn trine Uranus dates:

1st: December 24, 2016, while Saturn was at 20° Sagittarius 34′.

2nd: May 19th with Saturn at 26° Sagittarius 23′ and Uranus at 26° Pisces 23′.

3rd: November 11th when Saturn is at 25° Sagittarius 38′ (last)

Saturn trine Uranus

MAY 20

A Sun-Venus semi-square occurring early in the day extends a discontented theme from yesterday a little while longer – what we want to do and think we should do can be at odds now.

The Sun enters Gemini this afternoon, where it will transit until June 21st. Knowledge and diversity motivate us with the Sun in Gemini. We are more sociable, intellectual, and curious under this influence. We tend to scatter our energies as a result of this curiosity and awareness of all of our options. We are more communicative and versatile, but we can also be unreliable or unfocused.

The Moon is in Pisces all day, encouraging an intuitive, compassionate approach to the day. However, the Moon gets between an applying Mars-Saturn opposition that will occur exactly on the 29th. While this aspect is not officially in influence, we get a taste of it now as we can face blocks to expressing ourselves. We may feel limited or restricted from going after what we want. However, our workarounds to blockages can be creative and open our eyes to new options if we are patient.

A void of course Moon occurs from 11:40 PM EDT, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (a square to Saturn), until the Moon enters Aries tomorrow, Sunday, May 21st, at 6:12 AM EDT.

Sun enters Gemini

Sun is in Gemini from May 20-June 21. Knowledge and diversity motivate us with the Sun in Gemini. We are more sociable, intellectual, and insatiably curious under this influence. We tend to scatter our energies as a result of this curiosity and awareness of all of our options. We are more communicative and versatile, but we can also be unreliable.

MAY 21

The Moon completes its transit of Pisces at 6:12 AM EDT when it enters Aries. The Aries Moon inspires us to innovate, start fresh, pioneer, and win. We are looking for quick results. The Moon’s sextile to the Gemini Sun this morning is cooperative and friendly, but also a little impersonal. Mercury forms a semi-square to Mars, and impatience or impulsiveness with communications and movements should be watched. We may be a little too quick to argue under this influence. We may be working under stressful or hectic conditions, as we feel pressure to get things done quickly. We are inclined to be snappy and irritable, and we may too easily interrupt others rather than listen. Conflicts of interest are possible but not likely to be serious.

The Moon is void until 6:12 AM EDT, when it enters Aries.