- The Moon is in Leo.
- The Moon is waxing and in its First Quarter phase.
- The First Quarter Moon occurred yesterday and the Full Moon will occur on May 10th.
- Mercury stations direct today (Mercury was retrograde from April 9-May 3).
- Mercury is in its post-retrograde shadow until May 20th.
- Venus is in its post-retrograde shadow until May 18th.
Horoscopes
Aries
Mercury turns direct in your sign today, dear Aries. Mercury has been retrograde for over three weeks, some of the time in your resources sector and part of the time in your sign. In the coming weeks, recent indecision is likely to clear up and recent contemplation to pay off! Gradually, you’ll make more informed choices as new information comes in. Be extra mindful of details and instructions today as the shift occurs. Finances, communications, transportation, and work-related delays should lift going forward. A Sun-Neptune connection today helps you relax and let things be, and this helps your intuition kick in. Taking action on a private matter or putting a problem behind you may be in focus. Adding creative flair or imaginative touches to a project can be satisfying and successful now.
Taurus
Mercury began its retrograde in your sign over three weeks ago, dear Taurus, but then retreated into the sign just behind yours. Now, Mercury turns direct, and you’ll see some recent problem areas untangle. Choices become clearer in the weeks ahead. While you can continue to keep some things to yourself as Mercury moves through your privacy sector (until the 16th), you’ll find it easier to make decisions and to deal with private matters. Avoid big launches or new beginnings now, as the shift itself can muddy perceptions. Helping you with this is the Sun in your sign in happy aspect with Neptune today. This influence opens your heart and your mind to new possibilities and encourages looking at things and people for their beauty rather than their flaws. Dreams and ideals assume particular importance to you today. Helping others can be rewarding.
Gemini
Mercury turns direct after more than three weeks of retrograde motion, dear Gemini, and although problem areas may feel magnified now as the shift occurs, you’ll see some real progress in the days and weeks ahead as Mercury regains speed. Information may emerge that helps you make decisions or choices that left you confounded while Mercury was retrograde. Delays seem to lift. Your friendships or place in a group seem clearer. Helping you go with the flow rather than push ahead too quickly is a Sun-Neptune aspect today that encourages relaxation, retreat, and imagination. The creative side of your projects holds more appeal than usual, and you’re particularly good at seeing (or bringing) magic in/to your pursuits. People are noticing you for your kindness.
Cancer
Mercury turns direct midday today, dear Cancer, after over three weeks of retrograde motion, first in your friendship sector and then in your career and reputation house. Delays and limbo related to any of these things are likely to break in the coming weeks. Career planning and goal-setting, reputation, status-related issues, and mental health matters gain clarity and then momentum. Be particularly mindful today and tomorrow due to this change in direction that confuses things. Helping you take a break from overthinking so that you can rest your brain is a Sun-Neptune connection that inspires you to dream and imagine wonderful possibilities. Look for refreshing changes of scenery or activities that promote emotional refreshment. Friendships might develop, or you could connect with interesting people and ideas now.
Leo
Mercury turns direct today after more than three weeks of retrograde motion, dear Leo, and while the shift itself today can be disorienting, you’ll see forward progress with work, travel, and educational plans or endeavors in the coming days and weeks. Delays or problems related to transportation and communication may lift. Plans you’ve been rethinking now seem clearer. You’ll gain more motivation and clarity with schooling, career, creative direction, and friendships. Wait for an easier day to address big topics or make important decisions, but tune into the creative, imaginative energy generated by a Sun-Neptune influence. Channels for self-expression open with increased faith. Research and development benefit from your intuitive approach. You easily gain others’ support for your goals or plans today.
Virgo
Mercury stations and moves direct today after a three-week retrograde, dear Virgo. This has the effect of moving things forward and speeding up mental processes. However, easing back into things is best now as the shift occurring today can point to some confusion. Be particularly vigilant with business moves, intimate relationships, and finances. However, these very same things are set to clear up, move forward, and unblock in the coming days and weeks. Delays may also lift on educational, travel, or publishing efforts in the coming weeks. You’ll see a relationship more clearly and matters related to support clarify as well. While it’s not a great time for focus on details, it’s a fine day for creative activities. Patience and a feeling of connectedness with others can be in focus. Something spiritual, romantic, or otherwise inspiring can lift your spirits and improve your outlook. Feeling on the same page or understood can have the same effect.
Libra
Mercury ends its retrograde cycle today, dear Libra, and we come to the end of a period of mental reorientation. Keeping in mind that communications can continue to confound us during the shift now, you can nevertheless look forward to more clarity and forward movement related to your relationships, educational pursuits, partnerships, finances, intimate connections, and negotiations. These might turn a corner now, or results come in that offer you more clarity and make it easier to make informed decisions. A connection between Sun and Neptune adds creative flair and a nice touch of imagination to the day. It also helps you to “go with the flow” rather than rush or push things. There can be intuitive hunches that lead you to the right information and creative ways to improve your work or health. Supporting others or self-improvement efforts can be rewarding now.
Scorpio
With Mercury’s direct movement today after several weeks of retrograde motion, dear Scorpio, you’ll begin to see some delays lift and plans move forward in the coming days and weeks. Because Mercury is currently making a shift in direction, you don’t have the green light for big decision-making just yet. As more information comes in, you’ll feel far better equipped to make decisions, particularly related to work, health, partnerships, and finances. Missing links fill in, and these get the ball moving with projects that were put on the back burner. An easygoing aspect between the Sun and Neptune today helps you take things easy. You have faith that things will unfold as they should, and this can help you to relax and open your heart. There can be greater understanding and acceptance in a relationship now. Connecting with others can lead to nice opportunities, and creative efforts are particularly successful.
Sagittarius
Mercury ends its several-week retrograde today, dear Sagittarius, and while things may be a little wonky during the shift itself, you’ll see certain problems clear up and delays lift going forward. You’re likely to see forward movement or come to a turning point related to creative projects, romantic relationships (or signals), partnerships, negotiations, and work or health matters. A Sun-Neptune influence today helps you to see and focus on the benefits or beauty of a venture more than its flaws. Inspiration to improve your work or health can lift you up high today. There may be opportunities to bring more creative flair to your services or the job you do. Family relationships can improve, or you enjoy your domestic life more than usual now. Peace, beauty, and harmony in the home can be therapeutic for you.
Capricorn
With Mercury turning direct, dear Capricorn, you’re likely to see some forward movement or more apparent progress in certain projects or endeavors related to home, family, hobbies, and your dating life. There can be more clarity and possibly improved communications in your personal life. Keep in mind that results of Mercury’s direct turn are not immediate and, in fact, life can feel particularly confusing as it changes direction today and tomorrow. Revisiting conversations or problems that confused you or left you with more questions than answers is likely in the days and weeks ahead, but this time you’ll know more variables or have all the information you need to make easy decisions. A Sun-Neptune influence today helps relax you as it fills you with faith and patience to let life unfold before you rather than attempt to push it along when it’s not ready to move! Fortunately, you can express yourself in wonderful ways without the limitations of words alone. This is a time of creative or emotional inspiration.
Aquarius
Mercury ends its retrograde midday, dear Aquarius, and while this points to increasing clarity and forward progress in many areas, the transition itself can feel a little muddled. As new information comes in, you’ll feel better equipped to make firm decisions in the days and weeks ahead. Transportation, learning, educational, family, home, and communication difficulties are likely to pass. Whether an idea or project is now more or less attractive with new information, you’re in a clearer position. Connecting, traveling, and communicating become simpler and more straightforward. Take new projects and developments slowly. You’ll find it easier to relax as the day moves forward, as a Sun-Neptune connection supports your faith and vision, making it natural to relax and go with the flow. Focus on activities that produce spiritual rewards. Imagination and intuition enhance financial and domestic ventures.
Pisces
Mercury turns direct after more than three weeks of retrograde motion, dear Pisces. Gradually you’ll enjoy more clarity with communications, transportation, personal finances, partnerships, and family or home matters. Today and tomorrow require extra care with communicating, purchases, and facts or figures as Mercury’s apparent speed is very slow. Ease back into decisions and projects. A Sun-Neptune aspect today helps you feel very much in your element, however. While strictly speaking the words you’re choosing may not be perfect, you’re communicating with imagination and unique flair. The emotional and spiritual elements of your life assume particular importance to you today. Others notice your finer qualities today.
*Remember to read horoscopes for your Ascendant sign and Sun sign. If you don’t know your Ascendant sign and know your birth time, you can look it up here.
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Astrology of Today – The Details:
If you’re astrologically inclined and interested in the details of the Astrology of today, here are some of the factors considered in the forecasts:
Date & Time: May 3 2017 0:00 am
Event: Moon in Leo
Description: The Moon in Leo
We have a stronger need for appreciation, shows of affection and warmth, and excitement. We are proud and conduct ourselves accordingly. This is a time for having some fun, being creative and childlike, and enjoying life. It’s also a good time for organizing and managing.
Date & Time: May 3 2017 0:19 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Qnx Nep
Description: Transiting Moon Quincunx Transiting Neptune
We could be feeling out of sorts. We are especially sensitive to subtle planes, but may not be able to make sense of what we perceive. We could be impractical just for now.
Date & Time: May 3 2017 2:58 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sxt Jup
Description: Transiting Moon Sextile Transiting Jupiter
A great time to take up new feel-good opportunities. Show your confidence and optimism and reap the rewards.
Date & Time: May 3 2017 6:59 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqq Ven
Description: Transiting Moon SesquiSquare Transiting Venus
We can feel a little out of sorts. Our needs for pleasure, love, or entertainment may be at odds with our needs for comfort and familiarity, and we can be on the fence about what to do next. Overspending or overeating is possible.
Date & Time: May 3 2017 8:21 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Qnx Jun
Description: Transiting Moon Quincunx Transiting Juno
There can be some inclination to manipulate others to further our own goals, which should be avoided. There may be indecision regarding feelings about a relationship. Alternatively, there can be a conundrum regarding family and a relationship.
Date & Time: May 3 2017 10:23 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Qnx Plu
Description: Transiting Moon Quincunx Transiting Pluto
We may not be aware of our more demanding or controlling tendencies. We may feel vaguely frustrated, powerless, or tense. There can be undermining going on in our interactions and relationships. Wait for the tension to subside before taking action.
Date & Time: May 3 2017 7:17 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Tri Mer
Description: Transiting Moon Trine Transiting Mercury
Ideas flow freely. We express feelings with clarity and thoughts with sensitivity. An excellent time for cooperative projects. A good time for taking tests, writing, promoting, public speaking, and studying. We are alert, observant, and our memory is good.
Date & Time: May 3 2017 9:40 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Tri Ura
Description: Transiting Moon Trine Transiting Uranus
We are open to new ideas. A break in the routine is pleasing now. We could be experimenting with new ideas or feelings. There can be chance meetings, events that occur that open our minds or our awareness.
Date & Time: May 3 2017 8:50 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Sun Sxt Nep
Description: Transiting Sun Sextile Transiting Neptune
We are more aware of, and sensitive to, the moods and undercurrents around us. We make judgments intuitively and instinctually. Increased spiritual awareness, imagination, and inspiration.
Date & Time: May 3 2017 12:32 pm
Event: Tr Mer D
Description: Transiting Mercury Stationary
Strong Signs, Elements, Modes
ARIES STRONG
Initiating, pioneering energy. Independent, bold, courageous, assertive, fiery, inspirational, direct, decisive. Can be egotistical, impulsive, impatient, aggressive, lacking subtlety.
TAURUS STRONG
Stable and enduring, strong values, unyielding, earthy, acquisitive, strong desires. Can be stuck, stubborn, overly possessive, self-indulgent.
LEO STRONG
Self-confident, generous, warm-hearted, powerful leader, dramatic. Can be overly proud, vain, extravagant, arrogant.
BALANCE OF ELEMENTS
FIRE STRONG
Fire is enthusiastic, dynamic, and spontaneous, but lacks reflection. We are more courageous and adventurous now, with a tendency to act before thinking. There is little concern about what happened in the past. We are competitive and possibly impatient or bored easily.
WATER WEAK
There may be some insensitivity or lack of empathy now. We may be out of touch with what we’re feeling or with our emotional needs. We may be tougher than usual now, and more inclined to follow mental or practical considerations than we are to listen to our intuition.
BALANCE OF MODES
The modes are balanced.
LUNAR PHASE: FIRST QUARTER
Moon from 90 to 135 degrees ahead of the Sun.
We are motivated to take action, perhaps due to a clash, conflict, or stress, as we are more aware of problems and differences now. Plans are beginning to take off or turn a corner. We should watch for pushing too hard.
The following aspects (major only) and positions are at noon (EDT) on May 3rd:
Note that when an aspect is applying, it has not yet happened but is within orb – it’s pending. When an aspect is separating, it has already happened/perfected and is moving away from the aspect. Depending on the speed of the planet/body involved, the aspect will have perfected, or will perfect, in a matter of hours (often the case with the Moon), days, months, and possibly years in the case of the very slow-moving outer planets and bodies.
Note that the Moon moves at a rate of approximately one degree every 2 hours, so that if an aspect involving the Moon is applying and has an orb of 5 degrees, the aspect will perfect (be exact) in about 10 hours. If the Moon is separating from an aspect with an orb of 2 degrees, it has already formed said aspect approximately 4 hours ago (since the following are positions at noon today, then it would have occurred at about 8 AM today).
**I suggest paying close attention to applying aspects. The energy of the aspect builds as it gets closer to exact. Once an aspect involving inner planets has happened, it’s over. Separating aspects are good to know for context, but in terms of energy that is with us today, applying aspects are most important. (This is the case for daily astrology influences involving inner planets, which pass quickly, and not natal astrology aspects, which are with us for a lifetime).
THE MOON
THE MOON IN LEO
You have an emotional need for praise and attention. Under stress you may show off in order to gain attention, or become arrogant. You may be proud of your mother, or she may be very proud of you.
21ST DEGREE OF LEO
Part of Body: Left atrium
Sabian Symbol: Intoxicated domestic birds fly around in dizzy attempts.
ASPECTS OF THE MOON
TRINE MERCURY Orb 4°00′ Applying
Our hearts or emotional needs and our minds seem to be cooperating, and we are able to communicate effectively. It’s a good time for publicity, marketing, writing, and studying.
TRINE SATURN Orb 6°56′ Applying
We are more able to find a balance between our own emotional needs and our responsibilities. This is a strong time for establishing good habits. We are more tolerant, deliberate, and resolute.
TRINE URANUS Orb 5°18′ Applying
We are open to new ideas, ways of expressing ourselves and our feelings. A break in the routine is pleasing now. We could be experimenting with new ideas or feelings. There can be chance meetings, events that occur that open our hearts or our emotional awareness.
QUINCUNX PLUTO Orb 0°53′ Separating
We may not be aware of our more demanding or controlling tendencies. We may feel vaguely frustrated, powerless, or tense. There can be undermining going on in our interactions and relationships. Wait for the tension to subside before taking action.
THE SUN
THE SUN IN TAURUS
You are a reliable and solid individual. You have a strong need for stable routine and security. You can be stubborn. Others can rely on your down-to-earth nature.
14TH DEGREE OF TAURUS
Part of Body: True vocal cords
Sabian Symbol: Shellfish groping and children playing.
ASPECTS OF THE SUN
QUINCUNX JUPITER Orb 1°46′ Applying
You have difficulty reaching your goals. You have larger-than-life ideals which you fail to achieve. You need to adopt an attitude of moderation.
SEXTILE NEPTUNE Orb 0°20′ Applying
Opportunities will arise for you to express your intuitive and artistic nature.
TRINE PLUTO Orb 5°57′ Applying
You are a powerful person with strong leadership abilities. You know when to be assertive and when to compromise. You are able to apply yourself to the job at hand.
MERCURY
MERCURY IN ARIES
You are an independent thinker. You talk quickly, and like to think up new ideas. You may experience flashes of intuition.
25TH DEGREE OF ARIES
Part of Body: Sternocleidomastoid muscle
Sabian Symbol: A double promise reveals its inner and outer meanings.
ASPECTS OF MERCURY
TRINE SATURN Orb 2°55′ Applying
We are cautious, careful, tuned in to details, and rely on common sense at this time.
CONJUNCTION URANUS Orb 1°17′ Separating
You have an incisive and ingenious mind. Your thoughts and speech are erratic and inventive. You enjoy progressive topics. Your opinions may be ahead of your time.
SQUARE PLUTO Orb 4°54′ Separating
We can be worried or troubled, a little paranoid, and possibly suspicious with this combination. We are defensive about our ideas, intelligence, or perceptions, and might take it personally if others are not agreeing with or adopting our opinions.
VENUS
VENUS IN ARIES
You will pursue a partner ardently and hastily, and yet strive for freedom and independence, once you are in an intimate relationship. You like to be the initiator in relationships, and can be aggressive. You may be a spendthrift.
3RD DEGREE OF ARIES
Part of Body: Cerebellum
Sabian Symbol: A cameo profile of a man in the outline of his country.
ASPECTS OF VENUS
CONJUNCTION CHIRON Orb 5°08′ Separating
You have a childlike innocence in your personal relationships, which makes you vulnerable to emotional pain. You fear commitment and rejection. You may experience pain in early relationships, but this pain is usually healed giving you insight and wisdom in later personal relationships. You see the beauty in people who have been cast aside by others, and develop the ability to be a teacher or healer in intimate relationships.
MARS
MARS IN GEMINI
You like to initiate ideas and spread information. You are assertive, although you can resort to evasive behaviour.
9TH DEGREE OF GEMINI
Part of Body: Pulmonary arteries
Sabian Symbol: A quiver filled with arrows.
ASPECTS OF MARS
TRINE JUPITER Orb 6°46′ Applying
You are enthusiastic with an endless source of energy. You could direct your energy to achievement in sports, politics or travel.
SQUARE NEPTUNE Orb 5°20′ Applying
This is a time for resting, escaping, or taking a break as we reconsider our needs. We might temporarily lose focus or direction.
JUPITER
JUPITER IN LIBRA
You have a strong concern for justice. You are a diplomatic teacher, and express your spiritual values in your relationships.
16TH DEGREE OF LIBRA
Part of Body: Renal arteries
Sabian Symbol: A boat landing washed away.
ASPECTS OF JUPITER
QUINCUNX NEPTUNE Orb 1°25′ Applying
You feel a call to serve others perhaps through a profession or through religion. You will need to learn what is reasonable to do for others, and what is over stepping the boundary of your responsibility.
SQUARE PLUTO Orb 4°10′ Separating
You will need to learn to have confidence in yourself even when life deals you a few blows. You range from over confident to completely lacking in confidence. The truth lies somewhere in between.
SATURN
SATURN IN SAGITTARIUS
Saturn in Sagittarius asks us to take on the responsibility of living according to our personal truths and principles, and to be loyal to these. This is a time for turning a critical eye to those beliefs and principles that don’t accurately reflect our authentic selves. (December 23, 2014, to June 14, 2015, then September 17, 2015, to December 20, 2017)
28TH DEGREE OF SAGITTARIUS
Part of Body: Right leg muscles
Sabian Symbol: An old bridge over a beautiful stream.
ASPECTS OF SATURN
TRINE URANUS Orb 1°38′ Applying
You have a talent for investigation. You look at new ideas and are able then to put them into action. In business you achieve much in your own independent way.
SQUARE CHIRON Orb 0°14′ Separating
There can be fears now of not being competent or effective enough to meet our responsibilities, or we could find it hard to strike out on a unique path, again due to fears or insecurities. The desire to break from the status quo is strong, but we may not have the necessary confidence to do so. We may have difficulties empathizing with others and understanding ourselves.
URANUS
URANUS IN ARIES
The urge to start fresh, to break free from restrictive attitudes or circumstances, to totally redesign an area of our lives (or even our personalities), and to gain freedom through independence is strong during this cycle. (May 27, 2010, to August 13, 2010, then March 11th, 2011, to May 15, 2018, then November 6, 2018, to March 6, 2019).
26TH DEGREE OF ARIES
Part of Body: Skull
Sabian Symbol: A man possessed of more gifts than he can hold.
NEPTUNE
NEPTUNE IN PISCES
A long-term influence in which fantasy, imagination, compassion, and spirituality are in stronger focus. (April 4, 2011, to August 4, 2011, then February 3, 2012, to March 30, 2025, then October 22, 2025, to January 26, 2026)
NEPTUNE IN THE 8TH HOUSE
You feel at one with others and have the ability to transcend daily life through metaphysical pursuits. You may easily sense emotional undercurrents.
14TH DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Right cutaneous veins
Sabian Symbol: A lady in fox fur.
PLUTO
PLUTO IN CAPRICORN
Tests of our boundaries; breaking down and rebuilding structures and rules. (From January 25, 2008, to June 14, 2008, then November 26, 2008, to March 23, 2023, then June 11, 2023, to January 20, 2024, then September 1, 2024, to November 19, 2024).
20TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN
Part of Body: Tendons of right knee
Sabian Symbol: A hidden choir singing.
Chiron, Major Asteroids, and Moon’s Nodes: in Sign and in Aspect
CHIRON
CHIRON IN PISCES
Strong awareness of our own vulnerabilities and humanity stimulates compassion for others. (April 20 to July 20, 2010, then February 8, 2011, to April 17, 2018, then September 25, 2018, to February 18, 2019).
28TH DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Phalanges of left foot
Sabian Symbol: A fertile garden under the full moon.
VESTA
VESTA IN LEO
You work most creatively when left to your own devices. You feel pride in your work and can be inspired by romance and fun. Play and work are closely linked for you.
1ST DEGREE OF LEO
Part of Body: Left coronary artery
Sabian Symbol: Under emotional stress, blood rushes to a man’s head.
PALLAS
PALLAS IN ARIES
You have a keen intellect with the ability to come up with exciting, new ideas. You are also happy to risk putting your new ideas into action.
13TH DEGREE OF ARIES
Part of Body: Ventricles of brain
Sabian Symbol: A bomb which failed to explode is now safely concealed.
JUNO
JUNO IN CAPRICORN
You want a partner who you can respect, and who respects you. You seek long-term commitment and may marry later in life.
19TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN
Part of Body: Ligaments of left knee
Sabian Symbol: A child of about five with a huge shopping bag.
CERES
CERES IN GEMINI
You like those close to you to share their feelings and thoughts and to listen to you. You share information with your loved ones to show them you care. You will suffer when others refuse to talk.
2ND DEGREE OF GEMINI
Part of Body: Oesophagus
Sabian Symbol: Santa clause filling stockings furtively.
THE NORTH NODE
THE NORTH NODE IN VIRGO
This is a quest to become dedicated to the service of others. You will need to overcome the tendency to daydream and feel overwhelmed and to put your compassion and wisdom to practical use for humanity.
1ST DEGREE OF VIRGO
Part of Body: Duodenum
Sabian Symbol: In a portrait the best of a man’s traits are idealized.
Sabian Symbol:
THE SOUTH NODE
THE SOUTH NODE IN PISCES
This is a quest to become dedicated to the service of others. You will need to overcome the tendency to daydream and feel overwhelmed and to put your compassion and wisdom to practical use for humanity.
1ST DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Right calcaneum
Sabian Symbol: A public market.
*** CONJUNCTIONS TO SELECT FIXED STARS ***
Transits May 3, 2017 – Event Chart
Aspects to Ceres 01°Ge38 +18°49′
Cnj 02°Ge18 MIRFAK Challenge-oriented.
Aspects to Node 00°Vi30 +11°17′
Cnj 00°Vi04 REGULUS*** Majestic, success, (revenge)
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