Astrology Calendars

Wednesday, MAY 1

The Moon continues its transit of Pisces until 6:23 AM EDT, when the Moon enters the first sign of the zodiac, Aries, and we have a desire to begin anew. This morning’s Mercury-Mars sextile and Mercury-Saturn square perfect, and Mars forms a quincunx to Saturn. This is a complex configuration. Rules, restrictions, and limits feel heavy and difficult to coordinate or synthesize with our wants and desires, and while we can feel enthusiastic about putting our ideas or missions into action, we can feel stuck. Timing is off as a result, and the need to adjust our plans can become apparent. Also today, Uranus and Neptune form a semi-square. This long-term transit first formed in August 2017. While this aspect is in play, we seek inspiration, although we may feel restless if our dreams are no longer fulfilling us or keeping us hopeful. We should watch for speculative ventures and whims, as well as unusual tangents that don’t have staying power.

Uranus forms a semi-square with Neptune

On May 1st, 2019, Uranus and Neptune form their final semi-square in a set that began in August 2017 and spans until May 1, 2019. This aspect is considered in effect within these wider range dates. This is a time when we can feel particularly inspired, although we may feel restless if our dreams are no longer fulfilling us or keeping us hopeful. Watch for impractical ventures and unusual tangents that may not last.

Uranus semisquare Neptune dates:

1st: August 11, 2017, when Uranus is at 28° Aries 30′ and Neptune is at 13° Pisces 30′.

2nd: October 7th, 2017, with Uranus at 27° Aries 01′ and Neptune at 12° Pisces 01′.

3rd: June 16th, 2018, when Uranus is at 1° Taurus 30′

4th: December 15th, 2018, when Uranus is at 28° Aries 49′

5th: May 1st, 2019, when Uranus is at 3° Taurus 01′ (last)

Uranus semi-square Neptune

Thursday, MAY 2

The Moon spends the day in pioneering, active Aries. Mercury forms a square to Pluto today, and then it moves into a trine to Jupiter–two very different-in-nature influences. Mercury-Pluto can produce mental anxiety or troubles, suspiciousness, and possibly a bit of paranoia. This aspect may play to our insecurities and fears that we’re not getting all the information we need. Attempts to push our ideas onto others too intensely should be avoided. We may fear not knowing. The tendency to read between the lines with a negative slant is compelling and can readily stir up trouble. Mercury’s trine to Jupiter, on the other hand, is about faith, and we’re likely to feel more and more confident as the day advances. We might gain a positive outlook through conversations, a sense of hope or faith in the future, and benefit from big-picture thinking. We are seeking out a little extra meaning to our projects and experiences. Our ideas are big and our intentions noble. We might receive good news or offers now. Curiosity is stimulated. Both influences compel us to seek out truths in different ways.

Friday, MAY 3

The Moon continues its transit of Aries until 4:18 PM EDT, and we’re in an independent, self-starting frame of mind. While we can feel some pressures to perform, we’re also ready to take on a challenge. Our ideas and thoughts flow smoothly, and we’re more receptive and alert than usual. We express our feelings straightforwardly.

The Moon enters Taurus at 4:18 PM, and we crave comfort and predictability. However, the Moon also aligns with Uranus, and we’d be wise to embrace some level of change and progress. The need to do our routines just a bit differently can arise. Nobody can force us to do anything just now–we are only in the mood to do things voluntarily. It’s best to put few restrictions on projects and keep our options open.

The Moon is void from 4:47 AM EDT, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (a conjunction to Mercury), until the Moon enters Taurus at 4:18 PM EDT.

Saturday, MAY 4

The New Moon occurs today in the sign of Taurus at 6:46 PM, making it a good time to commit to personal goals that express the positive energies of the sign of the Bull. It’s time to enjoy life’s simple and physical pleasures, as well as activities that bring us in touch with nature and with our bodies. It’s time to “stop and smell the roses” and to become more aware of what makes us feel comfortable and secure. This is an excellent cycle under which to re-evaluate our relationship to money and possessions, as well as to discover what truly makes us happy and fulfilled. We may be building and developing the initiatives and innovations begun in the Aries cycle.

With this potent Taurus energy, we have the chance to make significant changes in our lives. In the coming week, we might make realistic plans and set the stage for reaping the rewards from our new beginnings, as little or big as they may be, in approximately two weeks after the Full Moon occurs. This New Moon harmonizes with Neptune, Saturn, Pluto (wide), and the North Node, suggesting that it feels natural to connect with a sense of purpose for making changes and starting anew. We can be filled with a mission. Overreaching or cockiness is something to watch for with Mars opposite Jupiter.

A Mars-Pluto quincunx coming into play today can point to some tensions as we recognize the need for change but may be putting too much pressure on ourselves to make it happen. It’s best to pace ourselves.

The Moon is New in Taurus on May 4, 2019, at 6:46 PM EDT.

New Moon in Taurus Chart: May 4, 2019

The New Moon in Taurus marks the beginning of a new cycle. The Aries New Moon cycle ends and the Taurus New Moon cycle begins.

The New Moon in Taurus is a good time to commit to personal goals that express the positive energies of the sign of the Bull. It’s time to enjoy life’s simple and physical pleasures–savor good food and enjoy activities that bring us in touch with nature and with our bodies. It’s time to stop and smell the roses and to become more aware of what makes us feel comfortable and secure. This is a good cycle under which to re-evaluate our relationship to money and possessions and to discover what truly makes us happy and fulfilled.

With this potent Taurus energy, we have the chance to make important changes in our lives. It’s time to make some solid yet realistic plans and to set the stage for reaping the rewards from our new beginnings, as little or big as they may be, in approximately two weeks’ time after the Full Moon occurs. This New Moon occurs around the time of a Mars-Jupiter opposition.

This phase of the Moon occurs at 14 degrees and 11 minutes of Taurus, affecting people born with personal planets and points at approximately 10 to 18 degrees of the Fixed signs (Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, and Aquarius) most significantly.

Sunday, MAY 5

With Mars and Pluto quincunx this morning, feelings of anger, competitiveness or anger can be difficult to manage or understand, especially since they may be displaced or unresolved as they’ve built from other times. Avoid forcing issues.

Mars opposes Jupiter today, and we have a strong desire to expand, to grow, and to do and know more. If we feel limited or restricted, or if we don’t know where to begin, this can serve to frustrate. There can be impatience. What we want to do may conflict with what is possible. We may get fired up over opposing viewpoints, particularly as Mars and Jupiter fall along the mental Gemini-Sagittarius axis, and we may need to adjust our plan of action. Competitive feelings, however, can motivate us to push ourselves a little harder. The trick will be to do so in moderation. Errors in judgment made now are likely due to impulsiveness and the overlooking of crucial details. Mars-Jupiter can bring a turning point to a project or even an attitude. We can feel very passionately about our beliefs, but we should watch that this doesn’t border on self-righteousness. Instead, we might work hard at improving our ideas and uncovering information. There is a lot of creative and mental energy generated now, but perhaps a little too much, so that tempers can flare. Ideally, we harness the energy to make changes and improvements.

The Moon spends most of the day in the sign of Taurus, entering Gemini at 11:39 PM EDT.

The Moon is void from 11:10 AM EDT, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (a trine to Pluto), until the Moon enters Gemini at 11:40 PM EDT.

Monday, MAY 6

The Moon spends the day in connected, curious Gemini. We’re reasonable, logical, and communicative, and we seek contacts and activities that stimulate us and satisfy our need for diversity, variety, and knowledge.

Mercury enters Taurus today, however, where it will stay until May 21st. When Mercury is in Taurus, our thinking is down to earth, stable, and grounded. Common sense reigns over 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.

As the day advances, a Venus-Saturn square comes into orb, and there can be some withholding or socially awkward energy later today as we may be overthinking.

Mercury enters Taurus

Mercury is in Taurus from May 6-May 21. 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

Tuesday, MAY 7

The Moon spends the day in the sign of Gemini, stirring our curiosity and desire to stay in the loop.

With a Venus-Saturn square occurring this morning, however, we may feel a little discouraged on a social level if we don’t receive the feedback we crave, or this can be a checkpoint moment with a relationship or money matter. Gaining what we want is challenging under this influence, possibly due to negative expectations or a tendency to crave more than what is currently, and realistically, possible. Difficulties socializing can occur if we are a little more sensitive to rejection than usual. There may be a lesson or reality check related to matters of the heart, pleasures, or finances. Temporarily, we’re unlikely to feel free or generous with money or our hearts now.

The Moon is void from 7:50 PM EDT, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (a conjunction to Mars), until the Moon enters Cancer the next day, Wednesday, May 8th, at 5:07 AM EDT.

Wednesday, MAY 8

The Moon continues its transit of Gemini until 5:07 AM EDT, after which the Moon transits its own sign, Cancer. Warmth, comfort, familiarity, and safety are drives with the Moon in Cancer. Mercury forms a semi-square to Neptune and a conjunction to Uranus this morning, and we can feel inspired to think and connect or communicate in new, fresh ways. This can be a time of mental breakthroughs, creative envisioning, innovative thinking, and perhaps nervous energy. We’re not content merely recycling old ideas or performing repetitive processes, and we are quick to latch onto progressive approaches and methods. We may seek to stir things up or shock others with our ideas and communications. Our senses may overload to the point that we are scatter-brained, impulsive, nervous, or impatient. If channeled well, however, we can come up with inventive, original, progressive, and unbiased ideas and methods. We’re looking for inspiration.

Later today, the Sun forms a sextile to Neptune–another indication that we’re seeking inspiration. We have better access to our imagination and intuition, although we may be distracted by shiny things — all that’s brand new, different, or unusual. What feels like serendipity experienced now may have to do with a good sense of timing and a feeling of being in sync with the universe. We are generous and charitable with our time and energy. We can see people and situations from a perspective that embraces and finds beauty in our differences. Philanthropic acts can be rewarding. This is also a good time for self-improvement programs or efforts.

The Moon ends its void period at 5:07 AM EDT when the Moon enters Cancer.

Thursday, MAY 9

Venus harmonizes with Jupiter today, stimulating a strong taste for freedom, pleasure, warmth, generosity, and excitement in our relationships. We need to feel that we’re growing in and through our relationships, and we may very well stimulate some drama. Venus also forms a square to Pluto, bringing intensity into the equation. Problems or fears that we’ve held to ourselves can now surface in disruptive ways. Dissatisfaction with levels of freedom or intimacy in relationships can peak. There may be changes in financial affairs or status. If we’ve been mishandling power or using manipulative tactics, consequences may emerge now. With Jupiter strong, we want to give the benefit of the doubt, but with Pluto, we can be afraid of betrayal and doubt others as a result. We should watch for swinging between extreme faith and suspicion when the truth is somewhere in between. Excessiveness can be another pitfall of this combination. The main challenge involves releasing our control or hold over others and in our relationships.

The Moon spends the day in the sign of Cancer, and we’re sensitive, vulnerable, and empathetic. We’re interested in laying down roots, nourishing and protecting what’s ours, and finding sustenance in familiarity and safety.

The Moon is void from 10:07 PM EDT, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (a square to Venus), until the Moon enters Leo the next day, Friday, May 10th, at 9:14 AM EDT.

Friday, MAY 10

Mercury forms a minor challenging aspect with Jupiter today, pointing to potentially impulsive decisions. Watch for distorted perceptions and communications or news now. While this aspect can stimulate some restlessness and a tendency to overlook details, as the day advances, a Sun-Saturn trine comes into influence, and this helps us with self-discipline and moderation. We can enjoy a real sense of strength and pride in our ability to meet our responsibilities. We feel grounded and stable. We are more aware of our limitations–and willing to accept them. Enjoyment of our duties, work, or obligations can be in focus. The Moon continues its transit of Cancer until 9:14 AM EDT when it enters Leo.

The Moon ends its void period at 9:14 AM EDT when the Moon enters Leo.

Saturday, MAY 11

This morning, the Sun forms a trine to Saturn in Earth signs, and we can feel particularly empowered dealing with practicalities and seeing things realistically. The Moon spends the day in the sign of proud, creative Leo.

Tonight, the First Quarter Moon occurs when the Sun in Taurus forms 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. We become aware of differences, and this can be a time of stress, clashing, and discord, but also of high energy, motivation, and growth. We may be feeling especially ambitious and competitive. Things are beginning to take off or to turn a corner. Whatever project or initiative we began around the New Moon is now off the ground, and it may face its first obstacles. This is a time when we want to get something going, but we may not know the next step or the exact direction we want it or us to take.

Sunday, MAY 12

The Moon continues its transit of Leo until 12:23 PM EDT, after which the Moon transits Virgo. We can move from a playful to workhorse frame of mind with this Moon sign change. The desire–or need–to tidy up our affairs is prominent. Keeping busy and making headway satisfies us more than usual, and we seek a bit of inspiration or new and improved methods for getting things done. The Virgo Moon can stimulate a craving for order and clarity. Emotional satisfaction comes from solving problems, making order out of confusion, and helping others. Health matters might come into stronger focus.

The Moon is void from 8:25 AM EDT, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (a sextile to Mars), until the Moon enters Virgo at 12:22 PM EDT.

Monday, MAY 13

With a Mercury-Mars semi-square today, 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 hastily interrupt others rather than listen. Conflicts of interest are possible but not likely to be serious.

The Sun forms a quincunx to Jupiter today, and 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. This transit 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 sure of what 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.

Tonight, however, the Sun forms a trine to Pluto, and this influence encourages cooperation, focus, and practical ability. 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. The focus now is on eliminating harmful or superficial elements in our lives and going forward with more conviction as a result.

Tuesday, MAY 14

Both Venus and Mars will change signs tomorrow (Venus is heading into the sign of Taurus and Mars into the sign of Cancer), but today, they form a sextile near the tail-end of their current signs. It’s a time for a creative approach to our relationships and projects, and we’re particularly resourceful. This transit presents us with opportunities if we look for them, particularly with creative pursuits, communications, commercial ventures, money matters, and social relationships. It supports flow and ease in close personal interactions without sacrificing engagement. We can make connections that prove to be fruitful and fortunate. We’re likely to want to express our affections through the actions we take, and we can feel compelled to create something beautiful. We are also more interactive and charming than usual.

The Moon continues its transit of helpful Virgo until 2:52 PM EDT, after which it moves through the fair and just sign of Libra.

The Moon is void from 1:20 PM EDT, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (a square to Mars), until the Moon enters Libra at 2:52 PM EDT.

Wednesday, MAY 15

Venus and Mars enter new signs today: Venus moves into the sign of Taurus and Mars begins its transit of Cancer. Venus performs well in the sign of Taurus as the sign’s ruler and will transit Taurus until June 8th. In Taurus, Venus is comfortable, sensual, content, and perhaps possessive. We seek security more than usual, and we place more value on those things that last. In fact, our judgment of value and worth is enhanced during this cycle. Our appetite for pleasure is robust.

Mars transits Cancer from today until July 1st. We are, generally speaking, cautious and conservative under this influence, but we will fight for, about, or on behalf of those people and things that are dearest to our heart. Much of what we do depends on our current mood, although we are strong and patient during this cycle.

Also today, Mercury forms a sextile to Neptune, expanding our minds and encouraging our imagination. Psychic openness figures strongly in our interactions. We experience a sense of knowing and understanding with minimal explanation or instruction. Intuition is highlighted or awakened. The Moon spends the day in relationship-focused, fair-minded Libra.

Venus enters Taurus

Venus is in Taurus from May 15-June 8 2019. In Taurus, Venus is very sensual (naturally), content, and possessive. We seek security and value that which lasts. Our appetite for pleasure is strong. Taurus values the here and the now as well as the world of the five senses. Tangible and physical expressions of love and romance are most important now. Holding on to someone we love is our tendency under Venus in Taurus. The shadow side of this is excessive possessiveness and treating our partners as objects that we own or want to own. On the financial side, Venus in Taurus looks for high-quality, solid, practical, and long-lasting items. Holding on to our possessions is more likely now.

Mars enters Cancer

Mars is in Cancer from May 15-July 1 2019. We pursue our interests ardently, but we avoid a direct approach to going after we want. As well, our goals and plans are subject to mood swings and vacillations. We are defensive rather than overtly aggressive. Much of what we do depends on our mood of the moment.

Thursday, MAY 16

While a Mercury-Chiron semi-square can point to a tendency to doubt our perceptions, Mercury forms a trine to Saturn today, and this transit supports detail work, realistic thinking, and step-by-step approaches to learning and communicating. Mercury-Saturn helps us to get grounded and centered in our thinking, particularly with both planets in pragmatic Earth signs. Conversations may be spare but to the point or instructive. This is a favorable time for organized thinking, making plans, and helping others understand our perspective. A step-by-step approach to tasks and problems works best right now. We are cautious with our expectations, or at least we remind ourselves to be so.

The Moon continues its transit of Libra until 5:27 PM EDT, encouraging us to see both sides of any given situation, after which the Moon transits Scorpio, awakening a need to tap into our passions and desires.

The Moon is void from 5:38 AM EDT, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (a square to Pluto), until the Moon enters Scorpio at 5:27 PM EDT.

Friday, MAY 17

The Moon spends the day in the sign of Scorpio and is working its way toward full (the Full Moon will occur in Scorpio tomorrow). Emotions are building. A Mercury-Jupiter quincunx in effect today can point to a hard choice. Our ideas may not feel entirely right under this influence. We might waver, unable to reach a wholly satisfying decision or conclusion. We may overestimate our abilities or underestimate the situation. It may be best to avoid jumping into something without planning, as necessary details are too easy to overlook just for now. We can be see-sawing between alternatives.

However, Mercury forms a trine to Pluto early into the day tomorrow but in influence today, and we seek out the hidden message. It’s a good time for formulating strategies and making observations. This very focused influence promotes developing strategy and plans and using our powers of persuasion. We are especially good at solving problems and getting to the bottom line.

Saturday, MAY 18

The Moon is Full in the sign of Scorpio today at 5:12 PM EDT, 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 can have a magical or private quality to them.

This Full Moon occurs around the time of a Venus-Uranus alignment, adding to the elements of surprise and revelation. Its harmony with Pluto suggests conviction and willingness to make necessary changes, and with Saturn, points to an ultimate sense that we’re doing the right things for long-term growth and success. The Full Moon is a time of culmination, and with the Moon full and bright in the sky, symbolic illumination occurs in our lives. These new revelations are emotional ones, as feelings burst forth into our consciousness.

Venus and Uranus align today, and the need to express ourselves freely and openly is strong. This influence encourages us to let go of rigidity. We’re itching for a change whether we’re aware of this or not. Stimulation and newness are valued over permanence for the time being. We lose our fears of taking risks in love, with pleasure, and in social situations. Themes include infatuations, whims, gossip, and unanticipated opportunities socially or financially. We have a greater need for self-expression and social excitement.

The Moon is void from 5:12 PM EDT, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (an opposition to the Sun), until the Moon enters Sagittarius at 9:22 PM EDT.

The Moon is Full in Scorpio on May 18, 2019, at 5:12 PM EDT.

Full Moon in Scorpio Chart: May 18, 2019

The Full Moon in Scorpio marks the beginning of a new cycle.

On Saturday afternoon, 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.

This Full Moon occurs around the time of a Venus-Uranus alignment, adding to the elements of surprise and revelation. Its harmony with Pluto suggests conviction and willingness to make necessary changes.

This phase of the Moon occurs at 27 degrees and 39 minutes of Scorpio, affecting people born with personal planets and points at approximately 24 to 30 degrees of the Fixed signs (Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, and Aquarius) and 0 to 2 degrees of the Mutable signs (Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, and Pisces) most significantly.

Sunday, MAY 19

The Moon transits the sign of Sagittarius all day, harmonizing with Chiron and otherwise only forming minor aspects to the planets. The Sagittarius Moon tends to promote a happy, spontaneous, and curious attitude. We may want to venture out and about and require less prompting than usual to get moving. Bored with the mundane, anything that breaks the routine is appealing now. We might take a philosophical attitude to problems or challenges in our lives. The Moon in Sagittarius 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. The need to pull out of ourselves and consider new possibilities is strong. We are optimistic, helpful, and eager to share words of wisdom today.

Monday, MAY 20

The Moon spends another full day in the sign of Sagittarius. We’re seeking some extra meaning today, but we may end up wasting our time more often than not, although if we can focus on satisfying recreation, there’s no loss. With Venus in minor challenging aspect to Jupiter, impulsiveness, haste, and arrogance should be watched for, particularly when it comes to relationships and pursuit of pleasure. This influence can serve to exaggerate our feelings, wants, and perceived needs. We might overstate our feelings or promise more than we can deliver, and the tendency to overdo is strong.

The Moon is void from 1:05 PM EDT, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (a conjunction to Jupiter), until the Moon enters Capricorn the next day, Tuesday, May 21st, at 3:57 AM EDT.

Tuesday, MAY 21

The Moon ends its transit of Sagittarius at 3:57 AM EDT, after which the Moon moves through the sign of Capricorn. Both the Sun and Mercury enter the sign of Gemini today, and rather promptly align in the sign, offering us a nice little window of opportunity to clearly see our goals in the areas of communication, mental interests, and studies. This is a time when clarity comes to a particular area of life. This is a superior conjunction of Mercury and the Sun and can stimulate an epiphany, illumination of a matter, or a clearing of the air. We are especially sharp, communicative, and open at this time, as our wants are aligned with our thoughts. It’s a favorable time for solving problems. What we say or write now has a strong impact–for better or for worse!

The Moon ends its void period when it enters Capricorn at 3:57 AM EDT.

Sun enters Gemini

Sun is in Gemini from May 21-June 21, 2019. 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.

Sun in Gemini

Mercury enters Gemini

Mercury is in Gemini from May 21-June 4. When Mercury is in Gemini, we are especially communicative, curious, and sociable. Mercury feels right at home in Gemini, one of the signs that it rules. We tend to take more pleasure in gaining a superficial knowledge of many subjects rather than dig deep into any one topic. We are especially astute when it comes to arguing or making a point. We are attracted to wordplays, puns, and negotiations. We are easily distracted.

Mercury in Gemini

Wednesday, MAY 22

The Moon in conservative Capricorn all day seeks to find order and follow the rules, but a Mars-Uranus sextile suggests branching out and entertaining the new and progressive may be our best bet. We’re in the mood to experiment and make things happen, and we can be very creative about it. This aspect points to a greater willingness to take risks and make necessary changes in our lives. We are naturally bold and assertive, willing to take a chance, and conscious of a need to act independently. It’s natural to break through obstacles, to find alternative methods of going after what we want, and to take progressive action or to take the lead. More courage, confidence, and energy are available to us. We embrace progress and new methods. With the Moon and its aspects today, we’re practical yet intuitive and exceptionally resourceful.

The Moon is void from 11:57 PM EDT, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (a conjunction to Pluto), until the Moon enters Aquarius the next day, Thursday, May 23rd, at 1:49 PM EDT.

Thursday, MAY 23

Mercury forms a sextile to Chiron, providing an opportunity period for opening up healthy dialogues. We are approaching problems holistically, and problem-solving skills are high. This transit brings subtle but enhancing energy for communications.

However, a couple of influences also active today can point to some blocks or insecurities. There can be challenges with motivation levels, resentment, or anger, as well as possible misunderstandings or negative expectations. Mercury’s minor challenging aspect to Saturn suggests some defensiveness or stiffness, and a square between Mars and Chiron also stimulates touchiness. We may be dwelling on frustrations, and old emotional wounds may feel as if they’re wide open with this transit. The Moon continues its transit of Capricorn until 1:49 PM EDT, after which it transits Aquarius.

The Moon ends its void period when it enters Aquarius at 1:49 PM EDT.

Friday, MAY 24

The Moon spends the day in the sign of Aquarius, and we seek to be impartial. We’re fair and honest, and we’re drawn to new and unique ways of approaching the world around us.

With Mercury forming a sesquiquadrate to Pluto, however, we can have a rather suspicious way of looking at the way things work. If others are not agreeing or adopting our ideas, we may take this as a personal affront. Instead of getting where we want to go directly, we could take a roundabout route and might be tempted to manipulate others. This combination can lead to creative and intense thinking, but also some impatience with shallow or slow thinking in others. There can be tension and pressure experienced now, as well as some irritability.

Saturday, MAY 25

The Moon spends another day in Aquarius, stimulating our progressive or inventive side. The Aquarius Moon forms a sextile to Jupiter in Sagittarius, and our enthusiasm and idealism increase. Friends, community, groups, causes, and happiness goals can be in stronger focus now. We’re inspired to improve and grow. A Pluto-Ceres semi-square can point to some aggravation of tendencies to possessiveness or excessive attachment, however, which can drive the people or things involved away. We may worry about rejection or betrayal. A Mercury-Pallas trine helps us reason things out. We’re expressing ourselves more clearly, and we’re 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.

The Moon is void from 8:51 AM EDT, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (a sextile to Jupiter), until the Moon enters Pisces the next day, Sunday, May 26th, at 2:07 AM EDT.

Sunday, MAY 26

The Moon enters Pisces early today, ending its transit of Aquarius at 2:07 AM EDT. This morning’s Sun-Saturn sesquiquadrate can point to feelings of blockage or restriction. The Sun’s sextile to Chiron midday, however, can help produce an opportunity to find a sense of purpose or a “mission,” increasing our confidence, possibly through our families, business, or projects. The desire to learn and grow through experiences and people in our lives is healthy. Problem-solving is favored. We can feel a little stronger and more empowered.

Also today, the Last Quarter Moon occurs when the Sun in Gemini forms a square to the Moon in Pisces. 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 significant project, as the decreasing light of the Moon symbolizes descent into unconsciousness. It’s time to begin finishing up the details of whatever we conceived at the last New Moon.

The Moon ends its void period when it enters Pisces at 2:07 AM EDT.