Thursday, MAY 23

A Full Moon occurs this morning at 9:53 AM EDT in the sign of Sagittarius when the Moon opposes the Gemini Sun.

The Full Moon is a time of culmination and an emotional period of romance, fertilization, and relationships. The Gemini Sun encourages us to pay more attention to facts and logic, while the Sagittarius Moon persuades us to intuit and think more broadly.

Sagittarius symbolizes the quest for meaning and ideas that expand upon the “here and now.” Gemini is comfortable in–and an expert on–its immediate environment or neighborhood, while Sagittarius stimulates us to venture beyond it. Neglecting either end of the axis will backfire–we’re best off seeking a balance.

This Full Moon is about communication, attitude, and a sense of adventure. The Sagittarius Full Moon is freeform and impulsive. It harmonizes with Neptune and Pluto, and the Sun and Venus have just recently aligned with Jupiter, bringing a sense of good luck, goodwill, inspiration, and determination to see things through, creating a harmonious and balanced energy that we can all tap into.

A captivating long-term transit forms today: Jupiter sextile Neptune, sparking wonder and magic. Just before Venus embarks on a new sign journey, it intertwines with this energy, aligning with Jupiter and harmonizing with Neptune. These energies usher in a time of warmth, generosity of spirit, and joyfulness, where we’re delighted to give one another the benefit of the doubt.

With the Jupiter-Neptune sextile, we seek inspiration or are inspired to follow a dream or vision or to pursue a cause. We consider our dreams, imagination, and compassion as we plan out or pursue our objectives, and we may feel supported or encouraged spiritually. We are inclined to see the good in people and situations.

It’s a one-off aspect but a longer-term influence. Jupiter is expanding our desire for security, comfort, abundance, earthy or sensual experiences, money, and material things while in the sign of Taurus. As it harmonizes with spiritual Neptune in Pisces, we’re more likely to factor in our spiritual values and need for imagination, romance, and concern or compassion for others into our pursuit.

We’re finding the best in people and our relationships or pleasures today. We approach one another more gently and sensitively than usual and embrace loving, non-possessive feelings. Ideally, this is a time for decompressing, winding down, and tapping into our intuition. We might put our faith into a cause, loved ones, or a pet project.

Venus forms its conjunction with Jupiter and sextile with Neptune while traveling the last degree of the sign of Taurus, pointing to pivotal feelings and strong impulses. It can certainly be a time of high drama. A creative aspect between Venus and Saturn helps bring us down to earth. We’re inclined to maneuver and plan tastefully. We may be showcasing our reliability and loyalty.

As Venus ventures into the sign of Gemini this afternoon, a new chapter in our astrological journey begins, lasting until June 17th. During this cycle, curiosity becomes our guiding star, motivating us on romantic and social levels. We’re drawn to variety and become remarkably sociable, engaged, interested, and communicative.

A strong sense of fun permeates our interactions, but we may also maintain some emotional distance. Attractions often begin with words in the weeks ahead, as we bond more readily on a mental level with Venus in Gemini. However, we should be mindful of our fickleness with affections and pleasures, a trait that may surface during this time.

The Moon is void from 3:28 AM EDT, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (a trine to Neptune), until the Moon enters Sagittarius at 4:24 AM EDT.