Today in Astrology

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The Astrology of Today – All Signs

Horoscope for All on Thursday, May 14, 2026

The Sun and Mercury coming together today can stimulate an epiphany, illumination of a matter, or a clearing of the air.
What we say or write now has a strong impact–for better or for worse!
Sudden awareness or clarity spurs us on.
With strong mental energy today, we may want to watch for intellectualizing issues that require greater sensitivity.
Both the Sun and Mercury also align with Ceres today, and we can feel especially close to our ideas, plans, and projects.
It’s a good time for research, marketing, and both teaching and learning.
Conversations are encouraging and meaningful, and we might seek comfort, security, and nourishment through them.
Our ability to support our loved ones is more important to us than usual.
Needs and cravings are in sharp focus, and we gravitate toward what we consider wholesome, healthy, and natural.
The Moon is void today from 5:34 PM EDT, with the Moon's last aspect before changing signs (a conjunction to Mars), until the Moon enters Taurus at 10:32 PM EDT.

Take a peek into tomorrow’s astrology:

The Astrology of Tomorrow – All Signs

Horoscope for All on Friday, May 15, 2026

Mercury forms minor aspects with Saturn and Venus today, pointing to less-than-flowing energy in our communications, but nothing insurmountable.
Today's Mercury-Venus semi-sextile can subtly contrast a logical and playful approach.
It may be all too easy to say things we don't entirely mean or feel.
There could be delays or miscommunications, or we may need to manage some inconveniences in our communications and transit.
Fortunately, the Taurus Moon is steady and strengthening.
On this day before a New Moon, it's best to wind down and avoid new beginnings.
It's a good time to reflect on what we want to improve.

Prepare for the day after tomorrow:

The Astrology of the Day After Tomorrow – All Signs

Horoscope for All on Saturday, May 16, 2026

Today's New Moon is in Taurus, and it occurs at 4:02 PM EDT.
With this New Moon, we might make personal goals that express the positive energies of the sign of the Bull.
It's time to enjoy life's simple and physical pleasures and activities that bring us in touch with nature and our bodies.
This New Moon encourages us to "stop and smell the roses" and become more aware of what makes us feel comfortable and secure.
It's an excellent cycle for re-evaluating our relationship with money and possessions.
We're discovering what truly satisfies and fulfills us.
We may build and develop 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.
This lunation has much healing potential. It aligns with Mercury and widely harmonizes with Jupiter, and we're clear-minded and positive.
Today's Sun-Saturn semi-square can dampen our enthusiasm a little.
It tunes us into our sense of duty and desire to protect, control, and build.
We're cautious and serious-minded, and we could face challenges to self-expression. Responsibilities weigh on our minds.
However, today's Mars-Chiron conjunction connects us with a mission.
We may have the opportunity to take the lead or take action on matters that lead to healing, cleansing, or guiding others.
It can be a time of releasing suppressed energies.
With this dynamic transit, we're ready to address problem areas.
We might take steps to boost our self-confidence, body image, and relationship with independence.
Also today, Mercury is parallel Uranus, and Uranus harmonizes with Vesta.
It's a good time to put in effort towards progressive causes and projects, and to bring new, unique, and exciting elements to our work. New techniques or options can emerge.
These influences can lead to interesting, unexpected, and inspiring ideas, mental detours, and conversations.
The Moon is void today from 9:03 PM EDT, with the Moon's last aspect before changing signs (a conjunction to Mercury), until the Moon enters Gemini at 10:24 PM EDT.

The interpretations above summarize the highlights of the day’s astrology, and can include:

Moon signs and/or aspects,
Planetary ingresses (when planets or luminaries change signs),
Planetary stations (whether the planet turns retrograde or direct after a period of retrograde), and
Planetary aspects (star transits of the day–for example, if Venus is square Mars).

These daily summaries are for all signs. For example, if Mercury is retrograde, Mercury is retrograde for everyone. The summaries reveal the general tones and themes of a given day, depending on what’s going on in the sky.

However, these astrological events can affect people differently, depending on their birth positions or birth charts. Read your daily horoscopes to see how these influences might affect your Sun sign or Ascendant sign.

The Daily Trends Calendar presents daily astrological summaries and events in a calendar format. See also This Week in Astrology and This Month in Astrology.

You may also enjoy our feature, The Astrology of Now, which reveals the current chart and a list of the all the planetary signs and aspects along with their interpretations. While the summaries on this page summarize the major influences and highlight changes or ingresses, this feature provides more details.

What are planetary ingresses?

Planets and luminaries travel through the zodiac signs, and ingresses are essentially when a planet enters a new sign (which also means it exits the previous sign). For example, the date and time when Mars leaves Aries and enters Taurus is the Mars ingress into Taurus.

What are planetary aspects?

Planets and luminaries connect by aspect, which is defined by the number of degrees in distance between two bodies. This happens in the birth chart, to the birth chart, and in the sky.

For example, a trine aspect occurs between Mercury and Mars when these two planets are 120 degrees apart. We consider a trine to be a harmonious connection, and, in this example, Mercury and Mars energies are combining in pleasant, supportive ways. If this transit occurs today, its interpretation will appear in the daily summary.