Summary:
- The Moon is in Libra until 2:29 AM.
- The Moon is void until 2:29 AM (since yesterday at 11:22 AM).
- The Moon is in Scorpio from 2:29 AM forward (until Saturday, May 21st, at 2:48 PM).
- The Moon is waxing and in its Waxing Gibbous phase.
- A First Quarter Moon occurred on the 13th, and a Full Moon will occur on May 21st.
- Mercury is retrograde (Mercury is retrograde from April 28-May 22).
- Mars is retrograde (Mars is retrograde from April 17-June 29).
Times are EDT
Horoscopes
Aries
While emotions are on the complex side today, dear Aries, it’s nevertheless a good day for paring down and enjoying the simpler things in life. Finding ways to cut expenses can actually be enjoyable right now, as you instinctively know that in the long run, it will improve your lot in life. One-on-one relations are highly favored right now. Good advice may be found, and communications are open – possibly even healing. This is a strong time for assessing value and discovering hidden gems or untapped resources.
Taurus
Emotionally, you’re inclined to seek out company today, dear Taurus, with the Moon moving into your partnership sector. This is a good time for reconciliations of various kinds, as you’re in top form for inspiring confidence and for attracting good will with Venus in harmonious aspect to Chiron. It’s another strong time for personal appeal and magnetism, as well as for putting longstanding problems to rest. Friends can be helpful now, and there may be a re-connection with a past friend or a pleasant reassessment of a friendship.
Gemini
You can have a strong urge to serve, to help, and to give of yourself today, dear Gemini, and if you do, it can be personally rewarding indeed. For some of you, today’s energies may stimulate a secret attraction or a stroke of good luck from behind the scenes. Creative endeavors are likely to thrive now. Romantically speaking, you are in fine form for attraction. The Moon moves into your work and health sector today, and you are more service-oriented than usual, desiring to accomplish a lot, particularly in small yet important ways.
Cancer
The Moon moves into your sector of play and self-expression, dear Cancer, and into harmony with your sign. This tends to ease pressures and facilitate communications. You are dealing with people very well today with a pleasing aspect between Venus and Chiron, and benefits can come through friends. Someone could “have your back” or otherwise show their support. You’re feeling especially free, open, and friendly right now, and you are able to talk about problems or tricky emotional issues with ease. This, in turn, can open up the possibility of healing or regenerating ties.
Leo
The Moon moves into your sector of home and family, dear Leo, putting special focus on your personal affairs. This is a time for reconnecting with your heart. Playing it safe is likely and also quite helpful just for now. Whatever message you’d like to get across today, communicating it should be especially easy and successful today with your communications ruler, Venus, in supportive aspect with Chiron. You have the gift of conversation right now, and a humbly confident approach is what wins others over. This applies to everyday conversations, but particularly to professional ones. Word of mouth can spread, and you can receive support for your ideas or kudos for your advice.
Virgo
With the Moon’s move into your communications sector today, dear Virgo, your curiosity is piqued and you’re likely to seek out mental stimulation. Financial worries and concerns tend to dissipate today. In fact, you’re thinking much more clearly and can come up with some strong ideas, particularly when shared with a special someone, or with a consultant. Love is honest today – more so than usual – and it feels good to allow yourself to be a little vulnerable. It’s not that you or others have been lying, but that people are more willing to let their defenses down and look at things with an open heart today.
Libra
The Moon moves out of your sign and into your solar second house early today, dear Libra. Emotions tend to settle, and you might give special attention to your resources. There can be a desire to build upon what you have, or to make more of what you have. You’re able to gain the interest, attention, or support of others quite naturally today. You can instinctively hone in on areas of weakness, and instead of dwelling on them or bemoaning them, you find ways to fix them. Openness of spirit endears you to others. It’s also a good time for enjoying your work or a stronger sense of purpose.
Scorpio
The Moon moves into your sign, dear Scorpio, bringing unfulfilled needs and unacknowledged emotions to the surface. There is a stronger desire to feel emotionally alive and connected to the world around you now. This is a potentially very strong day for attracting who or what you want into your life, with excellent energy for your powers of attraction on social and romantic levels. Conversations can be especially warm and productive. Willingness to open up is a key factor. The opportunity to put longstanding relationship problems behind you can arise. These may not be dramatic, but they can nevertheless strengthen bonds.
Sagittarius
You may be feeling rather insular now, dear Sagittarius, as you are gathering your forces and building your energy. You’ll need these things in the coming days and weeks, when you come out of your shell and attract more attention. For now, you’re rather content to keep a low profile. Problem-solving around the home and with family is strong today. It’s a fine time for tackling emotional issues that require openness, sensitivity, and honesty. Look for ways to repair and heal relationships now – you can be very successful.
Capricorn
The Moon moves into your sociable, impartial solar eleventh house today, dear Capricorn. Pressures to perform tend to release as you seek out other activities to help round out your experiences. You’re likely to enjoy the mature and honest vibe of the day. Willingness to learn from one another and to share issues that are often kept to ourselves are key factors of the day’s good energy for communication, creativity, and learning. Love can be enhanced or attracted through warm communications and gestures.
Aquarius
The Moon moves to the top of your solar chart today, dear Aquarius, and you’ll want to be alert to your performance, reputation, or responsibilities now. Even so, this is a strong day for family relations. Good energy is with you for reconciliations and improvements in your communications with those closest to you, although this is less about words and more about gestures and actions. You may want to make small, desirable changes to your domestic environment with an eye on both comfort and inclusion. Financial concerns may be shared now, and this can be a source of some level of relief.
Pisces
You have a distinctly healing touch to your manner today, dear Pisces, particularly when it comes to body language, but also oral or written communications. Venus in your communications sector forms a pleasing aspect with Chiron in your sign, and this can serve to highlight your finer qualities. There is an almost poetic quality to your words and your powers of attraction subtly lift as a result. Openness and willingness to listen are key factors now. You are unafraid of typically taboo topics, and your approach is both gentle and magnetic. The Moon moves into harmony with your sign early into the day, and this further boosts your ability to glide through the day.
*Remember to read horoscopes for your Ascendant sign and Sun sign.
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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 (for the astrology of the week, see This Week in Astrology):
Date & Time: 19 May 2016 2:29 am
Event: Moon enters Scorpio
Description: The Moon in Scorpio
Contemplate the deeper things in life. Avoid unnecessary conflict, but if it’s going to improve your life, go ahead and make waves. Tune in to your intuition. This is a good time for investigations, looking into a matter further, doing research, connecting to others with a shared passion, solving a mystery, and devising a strategy. When the Moon in Scorpio is strained, we may take our passions too far.
Date & Time: 19 May 2016 0:53 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon SSq Sat
Description: Transiting Moon SemiSquare Transiting Saturn
We could feel burdened, restricted, or limited during this brief influence. We could be feeling a little down on ourselves, excluded, or lonely. There can be some awkwardness or stiffness and difficulty showing affection and feelings. Patience is a virtue right now; otherwise we might succumb to feelings of frustration and sadness. All good things come to those who wait.
Date & Time: 19 May 2016 1:23 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cpl Ura
Description: Transiting Moon ContraParallel Transiting Uranus
Date & Time: 19 May 2016 2:29 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cnj Sco
Description: Transiting Moon Entering Scorpio
Contemplate the deeper things in life. Avoid unnecessary conflict, but if it’s going to improve your life, go ahead and make waves. Tune in to your intuition. This is a good time for investigations, looking into a matter further, doing research, connecting to others with a shared passion, solving a mystery, and devising a strategy. When the Moon in Scorpio is strained, we may take our passions too far.
Date & Time: 19 May 2016 4:47 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Qnx Ves
Description: Transiting Moon Quincunx Transiting Vesta
Date & Time: 19 May 2016 7:40 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cnj Jun
Description: Transiting Moon Conjunction Transiting Juno
The desire or need to connect with someone is strong now. We are sensitive to what others are thinking, needing, and feeling.
Date & Time: 19 May 2016 11:24 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon SSq Nod
Description: Transiting Moon SemiSquare Transiting North Node
There may be the need to pause to adjust things before moving plans forward. We could feel at odds with others on an emotional level. Public relations are not as favorable now.
Date & Time: 19 May 2016 11:47 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Tri Pal
Description: Transiting Moon Trine Transiting Pallas
There is a good ability to successfully combine logic and intuition, and to understand problems taking into account the human element. There is sensitivity to people’s issues now. Cooperation. Effective, sensitive decision making.
Date & Time: 19 May 2016 9:56 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqq Chi
Description: Transiting Moon SesquiSquare Transiting Chiron
Hurt feelings may be opportunities for healing. Now is the time for building bridges, not burning them.
Date & Time: 19 May 2016 8:27 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Ven Sxt Chi
Description: Transiting Venus Sextile Transiting Chiron
Opportunities for relationships or socializing can arise now. Interactions are open, warm, and supportive of growth.
TAURUS STRONG
Stable and enduring, strong values, unyielding, earthy, acquisitive, strong desires. Can be stuck, stubborn, overly possessive, self-indulgent.
SCORPIO STRONG
Intense, magnetic, penetrating perception, power to confront. Can be destructive, vengeful, jealous, overly dramatic.
SAGITTARIUS STRONG
Inspiring, broad vision, enthusiastic, goal seeking, truthful, adventurous. Can be reckless, unrestrained, tactless.
BALANCE OF ELEMENTS
EARTH STRONG
We are especially in touch with the physical world. We consider what we’ve learned and experienced in the past in order to make the most of the present. We can be cautious, practical, and possibly unimaginative. We are deliberate and can pace ourselves well. We need hands-on experience and are not impressed with theory as much as we are with results. Routines are tolerable and comforting.
AIR WEAK
We may have a difficult time being objective or detached. We may not be especially communicative.
BALANCE OF MODES
CARDINAL WEAK
This is not a time that we tend to naturally initiate actions. We may be stronger at following up than starting anew. Survival mechanisms may be weaker now.
FIXED STRONG
We are thinking about the long view, seeking out security and stability rather than change. We may be committed, focused, resistant to making changes, and stubborn.
LUNAR PHASE: GIBBOUS
Moon 135 to 180 degrees ahead of the Sun.
We are looking to attach value and meaning to our goals. This is a time for analyzing, questioning, perfecting, and improving.
The following aspects (major only) and positions are at noon (EDT) on May 19th:
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 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 SCORPIO
You have an emotional intensity, and a strong need for drama. Under stress you will create drama and intensity in your life. You may have been born at a time when your mother experienced a crisis, or your birth may have been traumatic. Your mother may have been possessive and intense.
ASPECTS OF THE MOON
TRINE NEPTUNE Orb 7°10′ Applying
We are turning into the subtle aspects of life – art, nature, beauty, dreams, and spiritual realms. We more naturally accept situations and people as they are. Sensitivity, compassion.
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.
30TH DEGREE OF TAURUS
Part of Body: Trapezius muscle
Sabian Symbol: A peacock parading on an ancient lawn.
ASPECTS OF THE SUN
CONJUNCTION VENUS Orb 4°55′ Applying
We take pride in our ability to relate well with others or to smooth over differences now. Graciousness, diplomacy, charm, and some superficiality are themes. This is a good period for social affairs, pleasure, amusement, and romance, all things considered.
OPPOSITION MARS Orb 3°39′ Applying
You find that your sense of identity is constantly being challenged. As a young child parent figures opposed you and you fought back. Now as an adult the battle continues with other authority figures. You need to learn the difference between assertion and aggression.
MERCURY
MERCURY IN TAURUS
You place importance on traditional knowledge. You learn in a slow, methodical and hands-on manner. You stick to old ideas and may fear having to learn anything new.
15TH DEGREE OF TAURUS
Part of Body: Epiglottis
Sabian Symbol: A man with rakish silk hat, muffled, braves the storm.
ASPECTS OF MERCURY
TRINE JUPITER Orb 1°14′ Applying
Good judgment. Taking in the full picture. Speculative thought. Positive thinking. Interest in learning. Teaching.
QUINCUNX SATURN Orb 0°28′ Applying
Delays, uncertainty, or second-guessing ideas and decisions can slow us down. Adjustments or reassessments may need to be made now, particularly related to important and realistic details that need our attention. Communications may miss the mark.
SEXTILE NEPTUNE Orb 2°46′ Applying
Our words and thoughts can be more imaginative and colorful, subtle or creative. We can experience a sense of knowing and understanding with minimal explanation or instruction. Intuition is highlighted or awakened.
TRINE PLUTO Orb 2°36′ Separating
This is a good time for serious and determined study and investigation. We are drawn to looking for truths and to unexplored topics and ideas.
VENUS
VENUS IN TAURUS
For you romance and reliability go hand in hand. You approach relationships slowly and steadily, looking for someone who will prove solid and secure. You enjoy sensuality, and are reliable with finances.
25TH DEGREE OF TAURUS
Part of Body: Lower jaw
Sabian Symbol: A large well-kept public park.
ASPECTS OF VENUS
SEXTILE CHIRON Orb 0°25′ Applying
You are a caring and loving partner. You understand your partner’s struggles.
MARS
MARS IN SAGITTARIUS
You are an inspirational leader, and have a strong desire for exploration and adventure. You may be one-pointed in your desires.
3RD DEGREE OF SAGITTARIUS
Part of Body: Ischia
Sabian Symbol: Two men playing chess.
JUPITER
JUPITER IN VIRGO
You have a strong desire to be of service, and high religious or spiritual ideals. You may also have an obsession with detailed perfection.
14TH DEGREE OF VIRGO
Part of Body: Cystic arteries
Sabian Symbol: A family tree.
ASPECTS OF JUPITER
SQUARE SATURN Orb 0°46′ Applying
We are faced with the need to temper our enthusiasm or to slow down to avoid overextending ourselves. This is a time for clarifying and editing projects and goals. We may need to cut back on something in order to grow in another area. Patience is required now.
OPPOSITION NEPTUNE Orb 1°32′ Separating
We may be misled easily under this influence–by others, or by our own unrealistic or inflated expectations. Routine seems to be particularly unsatisfying now, as we are inclined to want to find more meaning in what we’re doing.
TRINE PLUTO Orb 3°50′ Applying
You are enthusiastic about so many things, and have ambition to succeed. You naturally find yourself in leadership positions and react well to them.
CONJUNCTION THE NORTH NODE Orb 5°59′ Applying
Your current life challenge is to embrace adventure. You may find yourself in situations which inspire you to see the big picture. Inspiring others, possibly through preaching or teaching, may be part of your life’s destiny. Benevolent groups may also play a key role.
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)
15TH DEGREE OF SAGITTARIUS
Part of Body: Right iliac vein
Sabian Symbol: The ground hog looking for its shadow.
ASPECTS OF SATURN
SQUARE NEPTUNE Orb 2°18′ Applying
Some feelings of disillusionment can come now as our dreams and ideals can be put to the test. Questioning our faith in our dreams can lead to lack of follow-through or wasteful activities and avoidance of responsibilities. Ideally, this crisis leads to a realignment of material goals and spiritual ideals as we assess what is truly meaningful to us.
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).
23RD DEGREE OF ARIES
Part of Body: Muscles of mastication
Sabian Symbol: A woman in pastel colors carrying a heavy and valuable but Veiled load.
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)
12TH DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Plantar artery of right foot
Sabian Symbol: An examination of initiates.
ASPECTS OF NEPTUNE
CONJUNCTION THE SOUTH NODE Orb 7°31′ Applying
You have a tendency to daydream and live in a fantasy world, possibly even escaping into the world of drugs and depression. Your quest in this life is to put your creative talents to positive use.
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).
18TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN
Part of Body: Ligaments of right knee
Sabian Symbol: The union jack flies from a new british destroyer.
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).
25TH DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Left distal tibio-fibular joint
Sabian Symbol: The purging of the priesthood.
ASPECTS OF CHIRON
CONJUNCTION THE SOUTH NODE Orb 5°12′ Separating
You have a tendency to become stuck in a mire of self-pity, seeing only the pain and suffering in life. You need to develop the caring and sensitive side of your nature for the good of others.
VESTA
VESTA IN GEMINI
Networking and coordinating are two key factors in your work. You enjoy communicating and exchanging information, particularly at work. You have a tendency to avoid emotions, in favor of intellectual conversations. You may be a committed writer.
2ND DEGREE OF GEMINI
Part of Body: Oesophagus
Sabian Symbol: Santa clause filling stockings furtively.
PALLAS
PALLAS IN PISCES
You have a meditative mind, the ability to merge in your mind with the universe. You desire to heal the world through words, and may be involved in some form of artistic expression.
5TH DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Right cuboid bone
Sabian Symbol: A church bazaar.
JUNO
JUNO IN SCORPIO
You want an intense and sexual relationship. You want your partner’s total attention and demand a high degree of sensuality.
3RD DEGREE OF SCORPIO
Part of Body: Prostate, uterus
Sabian Symbol: A house-raising.
CERES
CERES IN ARIES
You feel cared for when people are allowing you to be independent. You also believe that the best way of caring for others is to let them be themselves. You will suffer if you feel dominated or caged in.
13TH DEGREE OF ARIES
Part of Body: Ventricles of brain
Sabian Symbol: A bomb which failed to explode is now safely concealed.
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.
20TH DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Right fibula muscle
Sabian Symbol: A table set for an evening meal.
*** CONJUNCTIONS TO SELECT FIXED STARS ***
Transits 19 May 2016 – Event Chart
Aspects to Mer 14°Ta38 +13°39′
Cnj 14°Ta32 MENKAR — A victim of the Unconscious
Aspects to Ven 24°Ta10 +18°07′
Cnj 24°Ta24 CAPULUS— Sexual and/or aggressive
Aspects to Plu 17°Cp15 -20°53′
Cnj 16°Cp52 RUKBAT Steadiness and strength.
Aspects to Pal 04°Pi35 +11°59′
Cnj 05°Pi33 DENEB ADIGE Artistic, strong will.
Cnj 04°Pi05 FOMALHAUT *** Success through noble ideals
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