Astrology Calendars

Friday, MAY 1

The Moon spends the day in the playful, creative sign of Leo. We are proud and prefer to take the high road today. Creativity blossoms, we are more romantic and generous with our feelings, and we take particular pride in our accomplishments. Our emotions are strong and compelling, and we’re ready and willing to share ourselves with others. The Moon opposes Mars midday, and we can be somewhat competitive or combative, quick to react if our passions are met with indifference. There can be some temperamentality and touchiness.

We’re heading toward a Mars-Chiron semi-square, exact early tomorrow, and standing up for what we believe in may not be comfortable just for now. There can be difficulties expressing our anger or desires in a direct manner, which can lead to some challenges but possibly also some interesting detours.

The void Moon occurs from 12:04 PM EDT, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (an opposition to Mars), until the Moon enters Virgo the next day, Saturday, May 2nd, at 1:35 AM EDT.

Saturday, MAY 2

The Moon moves into the sign of Virgo early today, at 1:35 AM EDT. The desire–or need–to tidy up our affairs is prominent. Keeping busy and making headway satisfies us more than usual. Still, the Moon’s connections today encourage innovation and openness. We can feel pleasantly motivated to take care of business and to get organized. We’re more focused on the details of our lives than the larger goals. This gives us the chance to manage essential tasks that help fortify and support our endeavors.

The void Moon continues until 1:35 AM EDT when the Moon enters Virgo.

Sunday, MAY 3

The Moon spends the day in the sign of Virgo. As productive as we’d like to be under the influence of an organized Virgo Moon, a Venus-Neptune square occurs tonight, casting a veil over our needs, wants, and perceptions. We may be dreaming up the ideal, which can clash with reality, and we can be lacking discrimination, particularly when it comes to people we care about, our relationships, and material things. We should make an effort to separate fact from fiction so that we don’t set ourselves up for disappointment. What appears to be a great buy or something we really need may very well turn out to be useless to us, or worse, a financial drain or money pit. Lines can blur when it comes to the pursuit of pleasure, as we can convince ourselves to believe what we want to believe. We’re likely too close to the situation. Examining discontent experienced now may be an opportunity to identify where we’ve neglected our spiritual, idealistic, or imaginative needs.

The void Moon occurs from 10:24 PM EDT, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (a trine to Jupiter), until the Moon enters Libra the next day, Monday, May 4th, at 3:09 AM EDT.

Monday, MAY 4

Mercury aligns with the Sun in the sign of Taurus today, offering us a nice window of opportunity to clearly see our goals in the areas of self-worth, values, money, and personal possessions. 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 sharp, communicative, and open at this time, and what we say or write now has a strong impact, for better or for worse! An idea or plan can come to full bloom now. We may want to watch for intellectualizing issues that require sensitivity.

The true North Node of the Moon enters the sign of Gemini today and will transit the sign until January 2022. During this cycle, we’re challenged to communicate more effectively, heartfully, and mindfully. Taking more care getting the facts and details right is vital at this time. We’re likely to do more fact-checking before jumping to conclusions, and we’re challenged to avoid too quickly dismissing others’ opinions. Instead of hurrying through life, afraid to be tied down, we should pay more attention to the details of everyday life. We’ll be learning to truly listen to others and discover the value of authentic communication and exchange, seeing both sides of a situation before making decisions.

The void Moon continues until 3:09 AM EDT when the Moon enters Libra.

Tuesday, MAY 5

The Moon spends the day in the sign of gracious, respectful Libra. We’re looking at things from a different perspective and giving our relationships their due attention. While we want to keep the peace and we can be quite successful at it in spots today, there can be some tensions related to following our ambitions or the rules. Today’s Mars-Uranus quintile can help us find channels for expressing our need for change and progress in creative and unique ways. It’s easier than usual to solve problems or to find our way around them.

The void Moon occurs from 10:31 PM EDT, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (a square to Jupiter), until the Moon enters Scorpio tomorrow, Wednesday, May 6th, at 3:05 AM EDT.

Wednesday, MAY 6

The Moon continues its transit of Libra just until 3:05 AM EDT, after which the Moon is in Scorpio. We’re seeking more depth to our experiences or a stronger connection to a project or person with the Scorpio Moon. Our intuition is keen, and we’re passionate about what we’re doing. We seek out emotionally satisfying and involving activities. We tend to see through pretenses, and we read between the lines rather than accept everything at face value. Good energy is with us for connecting, research, and purposeful work. However, the Moon’s square to Saturn this morning and opposition to Uranus this afternoon can point to feeling blocked or at the mercy of others’ unreliability. As the day advances, we get closer to a Mercury-Neptune sextile, exact tomorrow morning, that expands our minds and encourages our imagination.

The void Moon continues until the Moon enters Scorpio at 3:05 AM EDT.

Thursday, MAY 7

Mercury forms a sextile with Neptune this morning, stirring our imagination. We can experience a sense of knowing and understanding with minimal explanation or instruction. Intuition is highlighted or awakened, and we tend to apply it to practical matters creatively. We have an increased appreciation for subtleties, and this aids our understanding of others and situations.

The Full Moon occurs minutes later, at 6:46 AM, in the sign of Scorpio, 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 cosmic nudge to embrace intangibles and spiritual growth. Discoveries made now can have a magical or private quality to them. 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. We have conviction and tenacity now, and we are willing to make necessary changes, but there can be some tension and impatience involved with our revelations.

The void Moon occurs from 10:39 PM EDT, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (a sextile to Jupiter), until the Moon enters Sagittarius the next day, Friday, May 8th, at 3:16 AM EDT.

The Moon is Full in Scorpio on May 7, 2020, at 6:45 AM EDT.

A Full Moon occurs when the Sun in Taurus forms an opposition to 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.

This phase of the Moon occurs at 17 degrees and 20 minutes of Scorpio.

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.

We have conviction and tenacity, and we are willing to make necessary changes, but there can be some tension and impatience involved with our revelations now.

Friday, MAY 8

The Moon continues to transit Scorpio until 3:16 AM EDT when it enters Sagittarius, sparking a desire to learn and discover. Its sextile to Saturn this morning is concrete and practical. However, we should watch for taking on too much or wasting energy with a semi-sextile between Mars and Jupiter active today. We might want very much to be productive but somehow go in circles, mainly because we may be overreaching until we settle on a plan and take things step by step. The morning’s Mercury-Chiron semi-square challenges us to communicate with more sensitivity. While this aspect can point to a tendency to doubt our perceptions, as the day advances, we head towards a Mercury-Pluto trine, exact tomorrow morning, that helps us discern and focus our minds.

The void Moon continues until the Moon enters Sagittarius today at 3:16 AM EDT.

Saturday, MAY 9

Mercury forms a trine with Pluto this morning and is approaching a trine to Jupiter, exact tomorrow. We’re in good shape for profound insight, psychological understanding, awareness, and focused attention. We seek out the hidden message now. This very concentrated influence promotes developing strategy and plans and using our powers of persuasion. It’s a good day for making astute observations, solving problems, and getting to the bottom line. We want to attach ourselves to meaningful projects now. The Moon spends the day in the sign of forward-looking, optimistic Sagittarius.

Sunday, MAY 10

Mercury forms a trine to Jupiter this morning, boosting our confidence and faith. Through conversations, a positive outlook or hopefulness can emerge. We are seeking out a little extra meaning to our projects and experiences, and we can benefit from big-picture thinking. Our ideas are big, and our intentions noble. We might receive good news or offers now. Curiosity is stimulated.

Midday, the Sun and Neptune form a sextile, and this is another indication that we’re seeking inspiration. 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 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.

However, our judgment is challenged as the day advances. Saturn is about to station as it turns retrograde, and we head toward a Mercury-Mars square. This aspect is challenging on its own, but because both Mercury and Mars are soon changing signs, there is a sense of urgency that can trip us up. We can find ourselves too quickly in disagreement with others, most likely because we’re communicating ineffectively or impatiently. We may be competing for the floor when it comes to expressing our ideas, thoughts, and opinions, making it difficult to engage in healthy dialogue. We should watch for skipping too many steps.

The void Moon occurs from 2:12 AM EDT, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (a sextile to Mars), until the Moon enters Capricorn at 5:39 AM EDT.

Monday, MAY 11

Saturn stations and turns retrograde today, and will remain retrograde until September 29th. This station can temporarily magnify all things “Saturn,” bringing somewhat heavy energy to the day (and to this surrounding week). We’re a little more likely to make errors until we adjust to the shift, particularly with Venus and Jupiter nearing their retrograde stations as well (on the 13th and 14th, respectively). While Saturn is retrograde, we tend to review and question our responsibilities and commitments as opposed to dealing with them in the moment. There can be more than usual experiences of guilt and self-doubt as we internalize fears but also an excellent chance to reassess our commitments. The Moon spends the day in Saturn’s sign, Capricorn, and we’re quite focused on our responsibilities and performance.

Still, Mercury perfects its square to Mars early today, and tensions surrounding communications and commuting rise. Impulsive moves and words are possible now. With both bodies near the end of their transits of Taurus and Aquarius, we can feel an urgent need to deal with a matter, but we should watch for hasty decisions.

Mercury changes signs later today, moving into Gemini for a stay until May 28th. Mercury rules Gemini and is exceptionally comfortable in the sign. Our curiosity is piqued, and we can be quite spirited when it comes to reaching out to others, learning, and sharing during this cycle. Venus will turn retrograde in the same sign in just two days, however, and the intellectual side of our interactions are in stronger focus.

Saturn now turns retrograde at 1° Aquarius 57′.

Saturn turns retrograde on May 11, 2020, at 1° Aquarius 57′
Saturn will turn direct on September 28, 2020, at 25° Capricorn 20′

Note that Saturn retreats into Capricorn on July 1st, 2020. Saturn will return to the sign of Aquarius on December 17th, 2020, for a consistent stay.

Saturn Retrograde Cycle in 2020

Read about Saturn Retrograde here.

Mercury enters Gemini

Mercury is in Gemini from May 11-May 28 2020. 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

Tuesday, MAY 12

Mercury has just entered the sign of Gemini, and today, forms a trine to Saturn. While these are not ideal days for decision-making due to multiple shifts, this transit helps us to see the practical side of things. It supports work with details, realistic thinking, and step-by-step approaches to learning and communicating. This transit helps ground and center our thinking. Conversations may be spare but to the point or instructive. This is a good time for helping others understand our perspective and a step-by-step approach to tasks and problems. We are cautious with our expectations, or at least we remind ourselves to be so. The Moon continues its transit of Capricorn until 11:39 AM EDT, after which it transits Aquarius. With an Aquarius Moon, we seek intellectual stimulation and unusual or unconventional experiences.

The void Moon occurs from 6:31 AM EDT, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (a conjunction to Jupiter), until the Moon enters Aquarius at 11:39 AM EDT.

Wednesday, MAY 13

Mars enters Pisces today and will transit the sign until June 27th. We are less motivated to pursue traditional goals and more driven by spiritual or emotional goals during this cycle. Our energy and output tend to vary, going up and down, depending on levels of inspiration. Going after what we want doesn’t always seem straightforward while Mars is in Pisces. We tend to avoid confrontation, and we take an intuitive approach to the pursuit of our desires. We may put others’ needs ahead of our own, and our more idealistic side comes to the fore.

Also today, Venus turns retrograde, and with many shifts occurring around now, it’s better to take our time with important decisions. Venus will remain retrograde until June 25th, staying in the sign of Gemini for the duration. This Venus retrograde cycle can bring us back to unresolved matters, mainly to do with relationships, finances, wants and needs, and values. We may wish to avoid significant new beginnings or decisions related to Venus-ruled endeavors, such as finances, partnership, romance, and pleasurable pursuits. However, it’s an excellent time to assess these matters. This is a cycle in which we review, re-evaluate, and re-assess our love life, personal finances, and the manner in which we receive, reveal, and express our affections. Thoughts turn to the past so that we can lay to rest unhealthy habits in these areas of life.

The Moon spends the day in the sign of Aquarius, forming few aspects. We’re fair-minded, inventive, and fixed or stubborn with this Moon transit.

Mars enters Pisces

Mars is in Pisces from May 13-June 27, 2020. We tend to feel less motivated to go after traditional goals, and more motivated to pursue spiritual or emotional drives during this cycle. We dislike confrontation during this trend. Our output is variable rather than straightforward, and our energy is similarly up and down. We may put others’ needs ahead of our own, and our more idealistic side comes to the fore. During this cycle, going after what we want becomes less straightforward and more complicated!

Venus now turns retrograde at 21° Gemini 50′.

Venus Retrograde Cycle from May 13 to June 25, 2020:

Venus Retrograde Cycle May to June 2020

Venus is retrograde from May 13th to June 25th, 2020, starting at 21° Gemini 50, and turning direct at 5° Gemini 20.

[Venus enters the retrograde zone (shadow) on April 9th and leaves it July 29th]

Venus is retrograde in the sign of Gemini.

Venus Retrograde Dates in year 2020:

• Venus shadow period begins/enters Rx zone: April 9th, 2020, at 5° Gemini 20′
• Venus stations and turns retrograde: May 13th, 2020, at 21° Gemini 50′ Rx
• Venus stations and turns direct: June 25, 2020, at 5° Gemini 20′
• Venus ends its shadow period/leaves Rx zone: July 29, 2020, at 21° Gemini 50′

Read more about Venus Retrograde. Where is Venus Retrograde transiting by house in your natal chart? Is it conjunct a natal planet, your Ascendant, or Midheaven? Read interpretations of Venus Retrograde in Transit for a more personalized meaning of the transit cycle.

Thursday, MAY 14

The Last Quarter Moon occurs this morning with the Aquarius Moon’s square to the Sun, signaling a time to review and sort rather than push something new. Until the New Moon on the 22nd, it’s a better time to tie up loose ends, take inventory, and let go if necessary. We’re sorting out what does and doesn’t work for us.

Jupiter stations and turns retrograde today and will remain retrograde until September 12th. During this cycle, we tend to re-think our goals and plans in the areas of life affected by Jupiter’s transit. It’s a time of questioning what we thought we already knew and developing a new perspective on events and beliefs. Recognizing areas of excess or extravagance can help us. We may need to slow down specific endeavors if they’ve been moving too quickly, or this happens organically. Some enthusiasm may wane as certain realities of time and energy set in. With Jupiter stationary today, we are inclined toward a fair amount of longing and idealism.

The Moon continues to transit Aquarius until 9:25 PM EDT when it enters Pisces. We’re approaching a Sun-Pluto trine, exact early tomorrow but in influence today. While we should avoid big decision-making right now, this transit finds us 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 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.

The void Moon occurs from 10:04 AM EDT, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (a square to the Sun), until the Moon enters Pisces at 9:25 PM EDT.

Jupiter stations and turns retrograde today.

Jupiter now turns retrograde at 27° Capricorn 14′.

Jupiter is retrograde from May 14 to September 12th, 2020, in the sign of Capricorn.

Jupiter’s retrograde cycle in 2020: May to September

Its shadow zone occurs from February 18th to December 6th.

Friday, MAY 15

The Sun and Pluto perfect their trine very early today, and delving deeply into a matter can be satisfying and rewarding. The Moon spends the day in the sign of Pisces, however, and as the day progresses, energies diffuse, feeling far less contained and concentrated. While the Moon-Mercury square midday can point to minor misunderstandings or communication detours, a Mercury-Chiron sextile is strong 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.

Saturday, MAY 16

A Mercury-Pluto aspect today suggests 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 we could be tempted to manipulate. This is a day for making plans and devising strategies, but we must first pull ourselves out of a spiraling, suspicious frame of mind. Later today, a Sun-Jupiter trine, exact tomorrow, comes into influence, and this transit encourages a desire to grow, expand, improve, and impress. The Moon spends the day in Pisces, prompting the need for inspiration and imagination.

Sunday, MAY 17

The Moon continues to transit Pisces until 9:36 AM EDT when it enters Aries, and we feel a desire to start fresh or take on a new challenge. A trine between the Sun and Jupiter today stimulates hope, optimism, and a desire to improve, impress, and do good things. We are seeking to grow and expand a venture, a relationship, our knowledge, personal philosophy, or self-improvement program. Enthusiasm runs high, and cooperation comes easily. We might make grand gestures, show off a little, or rise above petty problems and differences. Optimism and confidence are core elements in the energy of this transit.

Later today, a Mercury-Jupiter sesquiquadrate can prompt impulsive decisions. Watch for distorted perceptions and communications or news. It’s a little too easy to gloss over important details.

The void Moon occurs from 4:00 AM EDT, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (a sextile to Jupiter), until the Moon enters Aries at 9:36 AM EDT.

Monday, MAY 18

The Moon spends the day in the sign of Aries, harmonizing with Mercury in Gemini this afternoon. We’re direct and straightforward, although not especially sensitive or sympathetic, with these influences. The Moon in Aries inspires our independent spirit, bravery, and sense of enterprise. We prefer to meet situations head-on, and we can be intent on starting fresh, being first, or pushing forward. Nevertheless, a Venus-Jupiter quintile inspires cooperation in situations that call for it. We give one another the benefit of the doubt.

Tuesday, MAY 19

The desire to pursue our personal interests can seem to clash with our ambitions and responsibilities today. Or, there can be a conflict between wanting to push ahead and needing to use strategy. Otherwise, the Moon in Aries until 10:11 PM EDT is bold and ready to take action. This Moon transit stimulates our pioneering instincts. It’s a fiery and sometimes impatient position of the Moon. We seek a fresh start now, and we’re quick to let go of the past–we want to start fresh or come first. We want immediate results, and if the effect we make is not exciting enough right away, we might quickly drop a project or plan for another one.

The Moon moves into the sign of Taurus at 10:11 PM, and we crave comfort and predictability. Common sense rules as we handle domestic or emotional matters and money.

The void Moon occurs from 4:33 PM EDT, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (a square to Jupiter), until the Moon enters Taurus at 10:11 PM EDT.

Wednesday, MAY 20

With Mercury in a minor challenging aspect to Saturn this morning, we should watch for hypersensitivity, negative thinking, and criticism. It’s a somewhat beneficial influence for doing editing work and identifying flaws or fixing problems. The Taurus Moon (all day) is deliberate and constant. Earthy activities and sensual pleasures appeal now more than usual, and we value that which is predictable and reliable.

The Sun leaves the sign of Taurus today, however, and heads into Gemini for a stay until June 20th. 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, although we can also be unreliable during this month-long cycle.

The Venus-Neptune square can bring us back to an old matter, and it can be challenging to understand a situation because our wishes tend to obscure things. This transit suggests some uncertainty with our feelings, affections, and attachments.

Sun enters Gemini

Sun is in Gemini from May 20-June 20, 2020. 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

Thursday, MAY 21

Our plans may reach a point of testing or reality checks, and it’s a helpful checkpoint. We seem to find wisdom in traditional methods today and tomorrow as the Sun harmonizes with Pallas and heads towards the same aspect with Saturn. This can be a time of building faith or confidence in our existing skills and talents. We can experience a stronger desire to seek out meaning or purpose and mental stimulation. We see important patterns, and we’re incredibly motivated to solve problems.

The Moon spends the day in comfortable Taurus, and the Moon is Balsamic with a New Moon occurring in the sign of Gemini early afternoon tomorrow. It’s essential to wind down rather than push forward now. Still, a useful discussion about or examination of the past may be in focus today or tomorrow. A Mercury-Venus alignment early tomorrow influences today’s energies, and with Venus retrograde, there’s a tendency to analyze relationships and feelings, mainly related to past connections. While this gives us a new perspective on old issues and problems, we still don’t have the full picture.

Friday, MAY 22

The Mercury-Venus alignment discussed yesterday perfects early today, and the focus is on analyzing and exploring our feelings and relationships. A Sun-Saturn trine occurs this morning, helping us with self-discipline and moderation. We can enjoy a real sense of strength and pride in our ability to meet our responsibilities. We are more aware of our limitations–and willing to accept them. Enjoyment of our duties, work, or obligations can be in focus now.

While this is a practical influence, it’s not the time to make big decisions since a New Moon occurs today, and we’re symbolically in the dark. As well, a Mercury-Neptune square obscures our vision. We’re subject to illusions, and wishful thinking can factor into our decisions. We may be without clear instructions or details, or we could find it challenging to follow or clearly communicate facts. However, the Sun-Saturn transit has a more extended influence going forward because it happens so close to the lunation, helping stabilize us in the coming weeks, even if we have some trouble making final decisions or conclusions.

The New Moon occurs today at 1:39 PM EDT in the sign of Gemini. This serves as a prompt to communicate and commute more effectively in the weeks ahead. It helps clear a path for new beginnings with learning, sharing, writing, speaking, and connecting. There can be a lot to process. We may need to adjust expectations, as we can see-saw between seeing too much and too little opportunity. Our conversations or thoughts can lead us in new directions, or there can be new paths for our projects in the coming weeks. We have a more vital interest in past relationships, connections, and endeavors, and coming to terms with these seems integral to our new beginnings.

The void Moon occurs from 4:01 AM EDT, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (a trine to Jupiter), until the Moon enters Gemini at 9:36 AM EDT.

The Moon is New in Gemini on May 22, 2020, at 1:39 PM EDT.

New Moon in Gemini Chart: May 22, 2020

The New Moon in Gemini marks the beginning of a new cycle. The Taurus New Moon cycle ends and the Gemini New Moon cycle begins. The New Moon in Gemini cycle presents opportunities to commit to personal goals that express the positive energies of the sign of the Twins. It’s time to improve our communication skills by listening to others and enjoying others’ points of view, rather than doggedly seeking to find that one elusive “answer.” This is a good cycle under which to re-evaluate our communication and social skills by questioning just how much we actually take in information and communicate in a friendly, non-threatening manner. With this potent Gemini energy, we have the chance to make important changes in our lives.

The New Moon harmonizes with Saturn, supporting our efforts toward a realistic, practical new beginning.

This phase of the Moon occurs at 2 degrees and 5 minutes of Gemini, affecting people born with personal planets and points at approximately 0 to 6 degrees of the Mutable signs (Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, and Pisces) and 28 to 30 degrees of the Cardinal signs (Aries, Cancer, Libra, and Capricorn) the most significantly.

Saturday, MAY 23

The Moon spends the day in Gemini, and we’re filled with fresh ideas on this day after a New Moon in the sign. We could sense that our feelings are taking us in two different directions, making it challenging to decide, but we enjoy sharing our thoughts. The Moon aligns with Venus today, and we can find ourselves drawn to activities that bring more beauty and harmony to our lives, and we’re inclined to use conversation to get there. A Mercury-Uranus semi-square suggests some nervous energy. We may be rushing to complete something, share an idea, or to communicate, but things may end up half-done if we’re impatient. We are quickly distracted and bored with routine today.

Sunday, MAY 24

Mars aligns with Ceres and heads toward a sextile with Uranus, exact early tomorrow but influencing today. Today and tomorrow are strong for discovering new and possibly improved ways of relating, nurturing, and healing. Allowing our loved ones more freedom to be themselves can be in focus. We might enjoy a stronger sense of independence and encouragement, or these things serve as powerful motivators. Today, we want to experiment and make things happen, and we can be very creative about it. There’s 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 or spontaneously, answering to our instincts. It’s easy and 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 change, progress, and new methods. This is also a time when we more readily support or defend others.

The Moon continues its transit of Gemini until 7:09 PM EDT, aligning with Mercury this morning, drawing out the chatty side of our personalities. The Moon enters Cancer at 7:09 PM, and our instincts to nest strengthen.

The void Moon occurs from 7:10 AM EDT, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (a conjunction to Mercury), until the Moon enters Cancer at 7:09 PM EDT.

Monday, MAY 25

The Moon spends the day in nourishing, receptive Cancer. We seek out familiarity, safety, and quiet with the Cancer Moon. We can be quite nostalgic, rooted, and domestic. We readily turn tensions into winning situations now as the Moon harmonizes with Mars. It’s a good time for activities that engage our emotions. Mercury heads into alignment with Vesta, and we can enjoy dedicating ourselves to a special interest or project.

Tuesday, MAY 26

Mercury forms a quincunx to Jupiter today, and 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 at the moment. We can be see-sawing between alternatives. Still, with a Sun-Juno trine, we’re in good shape for strengthening and supporting one another, and for building trust in the process. We take greater pride in our relationships or projects, and we’re willing to put more effort into them. The Moon opposes Pluto and then Jupiter, and we can feel some tension due to our drives to perform or the demands of our responsibilities. Otherwise, the Moon is in Cancer all day, encouraging us to check in with our hearts, homes, or families.

The void Moon occurs from 9:06 PM EDT, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (an opposition to Jupiter), until the Moon enters Leo tomorrow, Wednesday, May 27th, at 2:33 AM EDT.

Wednesday, MAY 27

The Moon continues its transit of Cancer only until 2:33 AM EDT, after which it transits creative, affectionate Leo. There can be tensions if we feel powerless or overshadowed as Mars and Pluto form a semi-square aspect this morning. We could find it challenging to express ourselves in healthy, direct ways. Our desires can be both intense and difficult to satisfy. Efforts to make changes could be thwarted, or power struggles emerge. This is not an ideal time for straightforward interactions.

As the day advances, with a pending Mercury-Node alignment, learning, teaching, and communicating figure strongly. Valuable contacts can be made with people who share our intellectual interests or who introduce us to new ideas that help us to grow, improve, and expand.

The void Moon period continues until 2:33 AM EDT today when the Moon enters Leo.

Thursday, MAY 28

Mercury enters Cancer today and will spend a longer time than usual in the sign–until August 4th. The extended stay is due to an upcoming retrograde cycle from June 18th to July 12th. When Mercury is in Cancer, we seek quality over quantity with information. We think, speak, and take in information on a deep, intuitive level now. Our emotions color our thoughts more than usual. We communicate with more sensitivity, meaning, and care, and our memory is retentive during this cycle. The Moon spends the day in Leo–a devoted, affectionate, and generous energy. The Moon’s sextile to Venus this morning suggests a spirit of cooperation and harmony.

The void Moon occurs from 9:30 AM EDT, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (a sextile to Venus), until the Moon enters Virgo tomorrow, Friday, May 29th, at 7:40 AM EDT.

Mercury enters Cancer

Mercury is in Cancer from May 28-August 4, 2020. When Mercury is in Cancer, we move from the desire for quantity to the need for quality in terms of the information we are attracted to. We think, speak, and take in information on a deeper, more instinctive level now. We have less interest in what is universal, and more interest in what affects us personally and what affects the people around us. Our thoughts are colored by our emotions, so it is more challenging to be objective.

Mercury in Cancer

Friday, MAY 29

The Moon leaves Leo and enters particular, discriminating, and detail-oriented Virgo at 7:40 AM EDT. With both Mercury and Venus in minor challenging aspect to Saturn today, we may be keeping our emotional distance as we can be self-protective. The negative possibilities seem more prominent than usual, which does help us see the flaws that need fixing, but it can also skew our judgment. There can be feelings of blockage or restriction.

The Sun’s sextile to Chiron, however, is more generous. It can help produce an opportunity to find a sense of purpose or a “mission,” increasing our confidence, possibly through our communications, business, or projects. The desire to learn and grow through experiences and people in our lives is strong and healthy now. Problem-solving is favored. We can feel a little more robust and empowered. Tonight, the First Quarter Moon occurs with the Gemini Sun’s square to the Virgo Moon. 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 that we began around the New Moon is now off the ground, and it may face its first obstacles.

The void Moon continues today until 7:40 AM EDT when the Moon enters Virgo.