This Week in Astrology: May 26 to June 1, 2019

This Week in Astrology: May 26 to June 1, 2019

 

May 26 to June 1, 2019

 

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On this Page:

This week’s Moon
phase
Planets in signs and aspect
Retrogrades
This week’s astrology calendar
Timing with the Moon
Romance & Relationship Report
Daily Trends

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The Last Quarter MOON occurs on Sunday, May 26, 2019, at 12:33 PM EDT.

Midday the 26th, the Last Quarter Moon is exact when the Sun in Gemini forms a square with the Moon in Pisces. The Last Quarter Moon phase points to a crisis of consciousness of sorts. 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 and come to a point when we need to sort out what works for us–and what doesn’t–in preparation for next week’s New Moon, when something new is born once again.

This is not the best time to start a major project, as the decreasing light of the Moon symbolizes descent into unconsciousness. It’s time to begin finishing up the details of that which was conceived at the last New Moon. What revelations did you have last week? What did they mean for you? What can be done now?

This phase of the Moon occurs at 5 degrees and 9 minutes of Pisces forming a square to the Sun at 5 degrees and 9 minutes Gemini, affecting people born with personal planets and points from approximately 3 to 7 degrees of the Mutable signs the most (Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, and Pisces).

 

 

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(Times are Eastern)

This week: The Sun is in Gemini; Mercury is in Gemini; Venus is in Taurus; Mars is in Cancer.

The Sun is in Gemini from May 21-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.

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.

Venus is in Taurus from May 15-June 8. In Taurus, Venus is very sensual (naturally), content, and possessive. We seek security and value what 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 is in Cancer from May 15-July 1. 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.

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Saturn transits Capricorn from December 19/20, 2017, to March 21, 2020; and then finishes up its transit from July 1 to December 17, 2020. Read about Saturn’s transit through Capricorn here.

Jupiter entered Sagittarius on November 8th, 2018, and transits the sign until December 2nd, 2019. Read more about the Jupiter in Sagittarius transit.

Uranus is in Taurus. Uranus first transited Taurus from May 15, 2018, to November 6, 2018, and is now consistently in the sign (since March 6th, 2019) until 2025/6. We approach money and personal possessions in new ways and learn how to free ourselves from certain material constraints. Innovative ways to make ourselves comfortable emerge. We’re less inhibited about expressing sensuality, self-love, body love, and pampering. We’re challenging what we previously valued during this cycle. There can be abrupt changes with money, valuables, possessions, and income that lead to a reshuffling of priorities or values. Income might come from non-traditional sources or ventures. We’re bringing progressive ideas to the world of business. New ways of doing business, as well as making, viewing, and handling money are likely. Income and the energy we put into making money can be variable.

Romance & Relationships

 

Venus is in Taurus from May 15 to June 8, 2019. In Taurus, Venus is usually quite content but can be 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.

This week: On Wednesday and Thursday, we can experience a stronger urge to connect to and belong with others than usual as Venus harmonizes with Neptune and the North Node. Unusual attractions that add imagination, inspiration, and emotional “color” to our lives may occur now. We are attuned to the subtleties of human interaction, and we are more inclined to naturally cooperate with others. We might yearn for a soulmate or connect with others in magical ways now. Opportunities to stabilize a relationship may arrive on Thursday and Friday, but there can be some stop-and-go energy or reticence involved, and patience required.

Venus, the Goddess of Love: Highlights in the Coming Week:

Venus in Taurus A love of music, an appreciation for sensual pleasures and others of the finer things in life – such are the signs of the cycle which has begun for you. This is aesthetic and artistic to be sure, but it is also practical and materialistic: you develop a keen appreciation for the value of things, including the money it takes to buy them.

Venus parallel Uranus May 20-21. We embrace all that is new, unusual, and out-of-the-ordinary with regards to romantic involvements. We lose our fear of taking risks at this time. We are ready to experiment, but not necessarily ready to commit. Peculiar, sudden, or avant-garde attractions. This is an exciting but unstable energy. Friendship in love relationships becomes more important.

Venus sextile North Node May 29-30. There is a stronger desire to connect to and belong with others at this time. We are more obliging and sociable.

Venus sextile Neptune May 29-30. Unusual attractions that add imagination, inspiration, and emotional “color” to our lives may occur now. We are attuned to the subtleties of human interaction, and we are more inclined to naturally cooperate with others. An imaginative, romantic time.

Venus trine Saturn May 30-31. Relationships are stabilized and steady, although feelings are expressed reservedly, formally, or sparingly. A new sense of realism and maturity in existing partnerships. Relationships begun under this influence possess a distinctly practical theme, almost as if the partnership is a business endeavor, and have much potential to last.

Venus semi-square Chiron May 31. Love cannot be forced. This is not a commitment-friendly transit, as we may feel alienated for no apparent reason and unwilling to give of ourselves.

Venus quincunx Jupiter May 31-June 1. A strong desire for the pleasures of life is with us now, although our eyes are bigger than our stomachs. Troubles in relationships now are likely due to overblown expectations. It can be challenging to find a balance between responsibilities and the desire for self-gratification.

Venus trine Pluto June 2. Powerful and uplifting time for romantic/sexual relationships. New insights into relationships and love. Strong attractions. Relationships are intense and deep, but not draining.

Venus semi-square Mars June 8-9. Tensions in relationships. Attempting to satisfy romantic needs and assertive/sexual needs simultaneously can be challenging.

The Void-of-Course Moon this Week:

Void-of-course Moon on Saturday, May 25th, 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.

VOC Moon on Tuesday, May 28th from 12:20 AM EDT, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (a sextile to Pluto), until the Moon enters Aries at 2:32 PM EDT.

VOC Moon on Thursday, May 30th, from 11:08 AM EDT, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (a square to Pluto), until the Moon enters Taurus the next day, Friday, May 31st, at 12:43 AM EDT.

VOC Moon on Saturday, June 1st, from 6:53 PM EDT, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (a trine to Pluto), until the Moon enters Gemini the next day, Sunday, June 2nd, at 7:48 AM EDT.

May 2019:

 

June 2019:

Timing with the Moon – Better Periods this Week for Electing New Initiatives

This week, the Moon is waning – a period that is generally considered unfavorable for new beginnings with exceptions. (See Best Time to Start a Business for more details).

According to principles of timing with the Moon, a window of opportunity occurs this week on Saturday, June 1st, from approximately 4:00 PM to 6:50 PM EDT, while the Moon is in Taurus.

See also the following articles and tables: Timing with the Moon and Opportunity Periods with the Void Moon for times and techniques.

Planetary Stations & Sign Ingresses:

Mar 28, 2019     9:59 AM
Mercury Direct
Mar 31, 2019     2:12 AM  Mars enters Gemini
Apr 10, 2019     1:01 PM  Jupiter Retrograde
Apr 17, 2019     2:01 AM  Mercury enters Aries
Apr 20, 2019     4:55 AM  Sun enters Taurus
Apr 20, 2019    12:10 PM  Venus enters Aries
Apr 24, 2019     2:48 PM   Pluto Retrograde
Apr 29, 2019     8:54 PM   Saturn Retrograde
May  6, 2019     2:25 PM   Mercury enters Taurus
May 15, 2019     5:46 AM  Venus enters Taurus
May 15, 2019    11:09 PM  Mars enters Cancer
May 21, 2019     3:59 AM   Sun enters Gemini
May 21, 2019     6:52 AM  Mercury enters Gemini
Jun  4, 2019     4:04 PM  Mercury enters Cancer
Jun  8, 2019     9:37 PM  Venus enters Gemini
Jun 21, 2019    10:36 AM Neptune Retrograde
Jun 21, 2019    11:54 AM  Sun enters Cancer
Jun 26, 2019     8:19 PM  Mercury enters Leo

 

See also: Astrology of Today – an overview of the day (this takes you to my other site, Astrology Cafe).
See also: The Astrology of 2019 – Overview.

Note: Times given are Eastern Time (ET).

 

This Week’s Calendar

 

This Week’s Aspects

 

Sun sesquiquadrate Saturn. It’s hard to satisfy the ego today. We feel blocked by circumstances or others. It’s too easy to feel discouraged, but discouragement is a time waster. Gratitude isn’t forthcoming right now, so it’s best to wait it out rather than waste energy letting it get to you.

Sun sextile Chiron. An opportunity to find a sense of purpose or a “mission” arises now, increasing our confidence. The desire to learn and grow through experiences and through others is strong. Problem solving is favored.

Sun sesquiquadrate Pluto. A tendency to want to control our lives through some form of manipulation is strong during this influence. Meeting with obstacles in our paths, however, can force us into the position of using all of our resources to fight back, and we can discover resources we never knew we had in the process.

Mercury square Neptune. We find it hard to follow facts, directions, and instructions. Difficulties concentrating on hard, cold facts are likely; and we may question facts altogether or avoid being pinned down for answers. This is a bad time for signing on the dotted line. Perceptions are confused, unrealistic, or too idealistic to carry weight in the real world. Conversations may be vague.

Mercury semi-square Uranus. We can have flashes of insight, but tend to be scatterbrained. Our ideas and communications may not be well-received because they don’t seem to others to carry weight. Our minds are not peaceful or harmonious under this influence, and irritable tempers, sarcastic speech, and dogmatism are negative expressions of this energy.

Mercury quincunx Saturn. Communication challenges today make it hard to get a point across. Delays, “red tape”, and vague feelings of forgetting important details.

Venus sextile Neptune. We are more imaginative and attuned to the world of beauty and romance today. Gentleness with others is the best way to harness this energy. A “magical” time on a romantic and social level is possible now.

Mercury opposition Jupiter. In an attempt to attach greater meaning to our thoughts and ideas, we may exaggerate, overstate, or overestimate. We strive to find both meaning and purpose to our lives. However, it is all too easy to miss or neglect important details. Our ideas and plans may be too grandiose just now. Lack of clear mental focus, but we may make measurable progress if we can focus.

Venus trine Saturn. Affections stabilize and mature. Affections stabilize and mature. Maturity with others allows us to take the bad with the good, and finds us seeing our relationships realistically. Small advances can be made in business and in partnerships through strengthening and bonding. Support from older people or authority figures may come by way of solid advice or more tangible help. Renewed ties to old friends are possible, or a new sense of responsibility can be felt in existing friendships. Business sense is good.

Venus semi-square Chiron. Blocks to intimacy are possible now as we focus on differences rather than similarities in our relationships with others. We might have a hard time learning from one another as a result.

Mercury quincunx Pluto. Something we write or say could trigger power struggles or hostility from others. We may be plagued with self-doubt in our attempts to make decisions. Decisions made now are unlikely to be objective. Re-assessing decisions we have made already, or adjusting our plans, may be in order. Second-guessing.

Venus quincunx Jupiter. A strong desire for the pleasures of life is emphasized now, although our eyes are perhaps bigger than our stomachs. Challenges in relationships now are likely due to overblown expectations. It can be challenging to find a balance between responsibilities and the desire for self-gratification.

Note: Times given in the table/calendar above are Eastern Time (ET).

 

Daily Trends Calendar

See below for day-by-day forecasts and planets in signs. See also Transit to Transit aspects.

See also: Astrology of Today – an overview of the day – Astrology Cafe. New! See the Transits for Here and Now chart wheel.

See also:  The Astrology of 2019 – Overview.

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What’s In Store By the Stars – Daily Astrology Trends

(as featured on the site’s main page and in our Daily Trends Calendar)

See also the new Astrology Trends Calendar that includes these daily trends overviews and other astrological events such as ingresses, stations, and lunations.

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.

MAY 27

The Moon spends the day in the sign of Pisces. The Pisces Moon is compassionate, sensitive, giving, and perceptive at its best and noncommittal or avoidant when challenged. With its alignment to Neptune and harmony with Venus, we’re inclined to see spiritual dimensions of our relationships, and we tend to approach others with more compassion than usual. This is a strong time to forgive and release, particularly with a creative aspect between Venus and Jupiter also influencing the day. It can feel especially good to put our faith in someone or something now.

MAY 28

The Moon continues its transit of sensitive, impressionable Pisces until 2:32 PM EDT, after which it moves through the first sign of the zodiac, Aries. The Aries Moon can feel like a fresh start on an emotional level. With a Neptune-Juno-North Node connection today, it’s an excellent time for connecting with others on a soul or spiritual level, as well as for understanding one another and giving others the benefit of the doubt. We can feel empowered by our charitable qualities today. A Mercury-Mars parallel lends spontaneous, forthright, and energetic elements to our communications and can stimulate lively thoughts and interactions.

The Moon is void from 12:20 AM EDT, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (a sextile to Pluto), until the Moon enters Aries at 2:32 PM EDT.

MAY 29

The Sun’s sesquiquadrate with Pluto this morning can stimulate or aggravate fears and any feelings we may have of being powerless or overlooked. Buried emotions and motives can surface now. A tendency to want to control our lives through some form of manipulation is persistent with this aspect. As the day advances, we’re inclined to loosen up, but we should watch for speculative and impractical ventures. We may be without clear instructions or details, or we could find it challenging to follow or clearly communicate facts. Perceptions can be strongly influenced by wishful thinking and imagination. Our minds open to many different possibilities and options, however. The Moon spends the day in Aries, and with its clash with Mars this morning, it can be all too easy for frustrations or impatience to interfere with our desire to take the initiative. We can feel tested by circumstances.

MAY 30

Mercury opposes Jupiter and forms minor challenging aspects to Uranus and Saturn today. There can be a lot of excitement and enthusiasm about our ideas and anxiousness to share them, but also some sensitivity to how they’re received. We need room to explore and create, to visualize new solutions to problems, and to express ourselves freely. However, we are inclined to exaggerate or to miss the bigger point. We might overstate or overestimate. Mental anxiety could manifest as we can swing from blind faith to doubt, making it difficult to make good, practical choices. We’re stretching our minds now, and this is an excellent mental exercise, but we should avoid making commitments until we’re more realistic and confident. We should also watch for scattering our energies or taking on too many activities. As well today, a Venus-Neptune sextile inclines us to tune into the worlds of beauty and romance and to see spiritual dimensions of our relationships or to approach others with increased compassion. With Venus approaching a trine to Saturn, we may have the tools to lock today’s good ideas down tomorrow. The Moon spends the day in pioneering but sometimes impatient Aries.

The Moon is void from 11:08 AM EDT, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (a square to Pluto), until the Moon enters Taurus the next day, Friday, May 31st, at 12:43 AM EDT.

MAY 31

Today’s trine between Venus and Saturn is excellent for sorting out our feelings. We’re approaching love, relationships, money, or pleasure-seeking in a more mature, responsible, and level-headed way. This is an excellent time for stabilizing relations, as well as for showing our affection through practical support, service, and shows of loyalty. This influence reminds us of the value of constancy and reliability. Business sense is excellent, although we can be risk-averse now. This can also be a time when we’re enjoying our responsibilities, work, or duties more than usual. Later today, Venus forms a semi-square to Chiron and then heads toward a quincunx to Jupiter, and Mercury forms a quincunx to Pluto. There can be some blocks to intimacy as we focus on differences rather than similarities in our relationships. However, with our vulnerabilities triggered and revealed, we are in a better position to see what needs our attention, which is one step towards healing. A Mercury-Pluto quincunx points to a recurring problem or predicament emerging, and it can be challenging to arrive at a definite conclusion without feeling like we’re missing out elsewhere, or we may find it difficult integrating, digesting, or accepting certain news or information.

The Moon ends its void period when it enters Taurus at 12:43 AM EDT.

JUNE 1

With a quincunx between Venus and Jupiter this morning, we can feel restless and desirous of more, but we may not be in touch with what we want. Alternatively, we can be frustrated by a predicament or either/or situation. On the one hand, we’re enjoying familiarity, comfort, and steadiness, while another part of us is seeking experience or new horizons to explore. Challenges in relationships today are likely due to overblown expectations. The Moon is in Taurus all day, which can sway the decision toward comfort and the safe road, particularly as it aligns with Venus, helping to soften rough edges. We aim to please and harmonize under this influence.

The Moon is void from 6:53 PM EDT, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (a trine to Pluto), until the Moon enters Gemini tomorrow, Sunday, June 2nd, at 7:48 AM EDT.

 

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Moon Signs This Week:

When the Moon is in Aquarius

Attraction to all that is new and unusual, and an instinctive need for improvement, characterize the Moon in Aquarius. Reactions are more intellectual than emotional, and interactions are more impersonal than personal, under this influence. This is a time that promotes social gatherings, dealing with group ideals and goals for the future, brainstorming, new ideas, and progressive changes. We are open to new methods of doing things and we have our eye on the future. It can be hard to stick to schedules now, as personal freedom is most important to us.

The Moon in Aquarius generally favors the following activities: Unusual or radical undertakings, social pursuits, group projects, trying something new, joining a group.

When the Moon is in Pisces

 We may not want to face reality while the Moon is in dreamy, impressionable Pisces. It can be a wistful, sensitive, intuitive, and compassionate time. We are especially imaginative, and our intuition reigns under this influence. Boundaries and walls come down, as Pisces energy merges and blends. It's a time when details are overlooked and feelings defy description.

The Moon in Pisces generally favors the following activities: Imaginative undertakings, mystical or spiritual pursuits, inner development, music and drama, going on a retreat, activities involving water.

When the Moon is in Aries

We're motivated by a strong desire to start fresh. A gut instinct to begin something new is with us now, as well as the gumption to do so. Our pioneering impulses are strong, and we feel energetic, spontaneous, and enthusiastic. We may also be tactless and impulsive now. Excess energy is best channeled into physical activity.

People can be more self-motivated and also self-focused while the Moon is in Aries. It's a competitive rather than cooperative time. Accidents and tempers flaring are more likely than usual. This period is one of more personal courage.

The Moon in Aries generally favors the following activities: Quick actions that yield immediate results. Undertakings that involve the self and the personality. (Staying power may be lacking). Self-assertion, taking on challenges, beginning short-term projects.

When the Moon is in Taurus

We are motivated by the desire for serenity, security, peace, and comfort. The Moon is at her most sensual and constant in Taurus. Our basic impulses are to relax, resist change, and "stop to smell the roses." Life slows down a little, and we get comfortable. We may also be inclined to stubbornness and materialism under this influence.

While the Moon is in Taurus, people can be emotionally constant but inflexible. It's a time of stronger focus on personal needs and comfort levels, and a period of more common sense and attention to practical matters.

The Moon in Taurus generally favors the following activities: Substantial and material actions that yield solid results. Financial activities, and those involving personal possessions, applying for a loan, beginning a potentially long-term relationship, music, home decor.

 

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