Summary:
- The Moon is in Pisces all day (until Tuesday, May 3rd, at 1:04 PM).
- The Moon is waning and in its Last Quarter phase.
- A Last Quarter Moon occurred on the 29th, and a New Moon will occur on May 6th.
- 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
This is a good day for taking things in stride, dear Aries. You’ll prefer to stick in the background so that you can get some peace and quiet, but you’re also inclined to want to work and produce. As the day advances, you’ll enjoy a stronger ability to do so. You are filling up with ideas, and your enthusiasm builds as a result. This occurs mostly on practical levels, about money, business, work, health, and methods. There are treasures in reworking current or old projects now. This can be a good money day for some of you.
Taurus
You feel freer to express yourself as you wish today, dear Taurus. There is more confidence in yourself and your relationships, which by extension boosts your appeal. This can be a great time for exploring hobbies and other forms of expressive recreation. You are focused on refreshing and rejuvenating yourself, and channels open up for you to do so. This may be about reviving old interests and pastimes, as this is a great time for finding treasures in your past. For some, an old romance may be revisited.
Gemini
This is a great day for focusing on the big picture and putting aside petty differences and problems, dear Gemini, particularly related to your emotional world, personal life, and home and family matters. There can be a feeling of being at peace with the past especially as the day advances, as well as a sense that you’re truly making progress. You feel at your best now when you let go of frustration or anger, and when you forgive. In fact, it motivates you to be a better person, and this is the kind of energy that is with you today and tomorrow. While you have more “work” to do in this regard, today is powerful for doing some healing.
Cancer
There can be a conversation with a friend or inspiring news that lifts your spirits today and tomorrow as the Sun and Jupiter connect, dear Cancer. You can feel especially confident about a particular goal or idea. It can also be a nice time for enjoying your studies or a special interest. You are able to see the bigger picture, or a friend can help you to see a new, more optimistic perspective. Others might reinforce or add to your own ideas in pleasant ways. Answers come more easily when you share your problems today. Your faith in a particular goal, dream, or idea can build now.
Leo
You are likely to be feeling very enthusiastic about a project or business/financial matter today, dear Leo, as your ruler, the Sun, connects harmoniously with Jupiter in your resources sector. It feels as if hurdles are behind you! Enthusiasm for a project, particularly a practical or business-related one, is building now. You might find that looking to the past for a project or idea that might be revived is especially useful. There are treasures to be found in the past, but you’ll likely need to approach these in new ways. You can be feeling that you are in charge and stronger than usual today and tomorrow. There can be particularly good relations with people in authority or with business associates.
Virgo
People may be seeing your best qualities in a new light today, dear Virgo, with the Sun shining its light on Jupiter in your sign today and early tomorrow. It’s a good time to get noticed in positive ways. Feelings are upbeat, and there is more calm in your demeanor, although you can also feel quite excited about current interests and prospects. There can be an idea or cause that motivates you. Creative and intellectual endeavors are especially favored now, and a lucky break of sorts might occur. There could be recognition for work you did in the past, or excitement over the revival of an old project.
Libra
On an emotional level, the day tends to play to your favor, dear Libra. You can solve an emotional dilemma quite easily and naturally now, or one seems to resolve itself, and you may be in the mood to share something private, which can come as a relief. You might experience a stronger attraction to what’s beneath the surface or hidden from sight, and you can delight in trying to figure things out. You might more easily see elements in your environment that can help you to make important improvements to your life and to your relationships, from the inside out. It can be a strong time for returning to an old problem and tackling it with new energy.
Scorpio
There can be a nice understanding or epiphany experienced today, dear Scorpio. The Moon is in harmony with your sign, stimulating and adding color to your affections and creative imagination. The Sun and Jupiter harmonize with each other, and with your sign, and this encourages positive thinking and actions that improve your life or your inner rewards. You are willing to let go of grudges, and you thoroughly enjoy sharing exactly why. Your social life is in strong shape right now, and partnering or teaming up can bring bigger rewards.
Sagittarius
The Moon in your home and family sector all day stimulates a stronger desire to stick with places, situations, and people you know well, dear Sagittarius. However, this is not a day of total introspection, as the Sun and your ruler, Jupiter, are moving towards a harmonious aspect. Particularly as the day advances, energy is quite positive and open. You are quick to forgive or put bad feelings behind you. Good energy is with you for solving a work problem or straightening out misconceptions. There can be a project, plan, or goal from your past that you’re excited about reviving. Others are seeing you in an especially positive light.
Capricorn
Today, you can experience the building of motivation and enthusiasm, dear Capricorn, particularly on creative or romantic lines. It’s a good time for sharing ideas with others, rediscovering old interests and possibly even old romances or friendships, and for reviving or editing creative and publishing projects. Your outlook is especially constructive and optimistic, and you project self-confidence and good will. This can attract the support, confidence, and cooperation of others. You are feeling more expressive than usual now, and more excited about sharing how you feel or your thoughts with others.
Aquarius
Emotional energy is stable today, but also quite positive and optimistic, especially as the day advances, dear Aquarius. You are enthusiastic, particularly about emotional, personal, and family matters. A positive show of support from people you care about may be in the offing. There is eagerness to put something behind you. It’s a strong time for thinking in terms of improvement – what you can do to make yourself a better life. You may be looking to past projects that may have been abandoned. These could be revived with fresh thinking and a few edits.
Pisces
You are regaining your enthusiasm for your ideas, particularly past ones, dear Pisces, and expressing yourself far more positively and confidently, which secures the right responses from others. It’s a great time for meeting someone, and especially for enjoying the company of a person who is already in your life. There can be a settling of a past matter or an agreement made now. Positive feedback can fuel your motivation to do your best. Teaming up with a partner can be useful now, and you’ll find that people are giving one another the benefit of the doubt, which is something you appreciate more than most.
*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: 2 May 2016 0:00 am
Event: Moon in Pisces
Description: The Moon in Pisces
A time to observe, feel, and process. We may pay special attention to our dreams, both of the night and day variety, and the subtle areas of our lives. Focusing on creativity, philanthropy, spirituality, and artistry can be beneficial. Build your intuition, slow down and rest.
Date & Time: 2 May 2016 6:22 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cnj Nep
Description: Transiting Moon Conjunction Transiting Neptune
We are easily influenced, vulnerable, compassionate, and sensitive. We could be led astray, and we are easily swayed. There is devotion but possibly inconstancy as well. A dreamy, possibly impractical time.
Date & Time: 2 May 2016 7:59 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sxt Sun
Description: Transiting Moon Sextile Transiting Sun
This is a harmonious time. People are more cooperative and supportive than usual. Things seem to flow more easily, and confidence is natural.
Date & Time: 2 May 2016 9:22 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Opp Jup
Description: Transiting Moon Opposition Transiting Jupiter
We could be suffering the consequences of recent excesses. We might be stirred to make a promise or a statement, but it could be over the top or unrealistic. Differences of opinion could be an issue now. It can be difficult to be objective.
Date & Time: 2 May 2016 12:38 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqr Sat
Description: Transiting Moon Square 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. It’s important to be patient now.
Date & Time: 2 May 2016 2:28 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Pll Cer
Description: Transiting Moon Parallel Transiting Ceres
Date & Time: 2 May 2016 4:16 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sxt Plu
Description: Transiting Moon Sextile Transiting Pluto
This can be a good time for getting loans, for taking care of business, and for dealing with money matters. It’s also good for getting in touch with feelings and managing them effectively. There can be a boost to our intimate life, creative impulses, and self-understanding. Events occurring now might involve some kind of karmic repayment or benefit. We could discover new information, hidden information, or a lost item. This is a time for recycling – seeing new uses for old items. True feelings come to the surface.
Date & Time: 2 May 2016 6:10 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon SSq Ven
Description: Transiting Moon SemiSquare Transiting Venus
Relationships may be subtly strained or unsettled. Try to relax and not obsess. Restlessness can lead to poor choices or overindulgence. Show restraint and reap the rewards.
Date & Time: 2 May 2016 9:25 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Opp Nod
Description: Transiting Moon Opposition Transiting North Node
We can be sticking with what’s familiar instead of reaching out and challenging ourselves now. This can be a turning point for out with the old and in with the new.
Date & Time: 2 May 2016 9:25 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cpl Nod
Description: Transiting Moon ContraParallel Transiting North Node
Date & Time: 2 May 2016 10:05 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqq Jun
Description: Transiting Moon SesquiSquare Transiting Juno
There may be clinging or controlling behavior if we are driven by our fears. Hypersensitivity and moodiness are possible. Tread lightly with tricky emotional issues.
Date & Time: 2 May 2016 6:23 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Chi Sxt Ves
Description: Transiting Chiron Sextile Transiting Vesta
There can be a commitment to working through difficult problems now.
Date & Time:
TAURUS STRONG
Stable and enduring, strong values, unyielding, earthy, acquisitive, strong desires. Can be stuck, stubborn, overly possessive, self-indulgent.
SAGITTARIUS STRONG
Inspiring, broad vision, enthusiastic, goal seeking, truthful, adventurous. Can be reckless, unrestrained, tactless.
PISCES STRONG
Compassionate, sensitive, self-sacrificing, gentle, intuitive. Can be escapist, impractical, hyper- sensitive, gullible.
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.
LUNAR PHASE: THIRD QUARTER
Moon from 90 to 45 degrees behind the Sun.
We have strong beliefs and are likely to put them into action. We have the wisdom to know when to act, but sometimes can be inflexible.
The following aspects (major only) and positions are at noon (EDT) on May 2nd:
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 PISCES
A time to observe, feel, and process. We may pay special attention to our dreams, both of the night and day variety, and the subtle areas of our lives. We may have difficulties defining emotional boundaries. We might deal with stress through avoidant or escapist behavior. Focusing on creativity, philanthropy, spirituality, and artistry can be beneficial. Build your intuition, slow down and rest.
ASPECTS OF THE MOON
SEXTILE THE SUN Orb 2°13′ Separating
This is a harmonious time. People are more cooperative and supportive than usual. Things seem to flow more easily, and confidence is natural.
OPPOSITION JUPITER Orb 1°33′ Separating
We may be going overboard or to excess now. Emotional restlessness, high expectations. Difficulties focusing on responsibilities; difficulties prioritzing. We are looking for fun or for something to celebrate, and turn to others to share our good feelings.
SQUARE SATURN Orb 0°22′ Applying
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 important now.
CONJUNCTION NEPTUNE Orb 3°19′ Separating
We are easily influenced, vulnerable, compassionate, and sensitive. We could be led astray, and we are easily swayed. There is devotion but possibly inconstancy as well. A dreamy, possibly impractical time.
SEXTILE PLUTO Orb 2°32′ Applying
This is a good time for feeling emotionally certain and motivated. We are more resourceful and insightful. The ability to keep the emotions on the inside today may be a strategy that turns out to be most successful.
CONJUNCTION CHIRON Orb 9°03′ Applying
This is a time when we may be taking care of others, sympathetic to their needs, and aware of our own vulnerabilities as well. There can be events or memories that trigger feelings of rejection or loss. There can be new or easy understanding of our feelings and impressions now. We have a greater understanding of, or compassion for, others’ plights. We are more emotionally present and involved, but also quite vulnerable.
OPPOSITION THE NORTH NODE Orb 5°37′ Applying
We can be sticking with what’s familiar instead of reaching out and challenging ourselves now.
CONJUNCTION THE SOUTH NODE Orb 5°37′ Applying
We can be sticking with what’s familiar instead of reaching out and challenging ourselves now.
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.
13TH DEGREE OF TAURUS
Part of Body: Cervical and brachial plexi
Sabian Symbol: A man handling baggage.
ASPECTS OF THE SUN
CONJUNCTION VENUS Orb 9°24′ 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.
TRINE JUPITER Orb 0°39′ Applying
There can be a nice, healthy feeling of optimism and confidence now. We might promote, publish, advertise, or market with greater success. We are generous and tolerant, giving people the benefit of the doubt, expecting the best from others and from ourselves. We can see the big picture.
QUINCUNX SATURN Orb 2°35′ Applying
We can become aware of responsibilities or time limitations now that can hold us back from spontaneous, direct choices and actions. Results are delayed, and we need to be patient. This is a time for slowing down in order to make adjustments and edits to our plans.
SEXTILE NEPTUNE Orb 1°06′ Separating
Opportunities will arise for you to express your intuitive and artistic nature.
TRINE PLUTO Orb 4°45′ 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 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.
23RD DEGREE OF TAURUS
Part of Body: Teeth
Sabian Symbol: A jewellery shop filled with the most magnificent jewels.
ASPECTS OF MERCURY
TRINE PLUTO Orb 5°30′ Applying
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.
SEXTILE CHIRON Orb 1°00′ Separating
There is more sensitivity to what is communicated, and how it’s communicated. We are looking at things in a more holistic way.
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.
4TH DEGREE OF TAURUS
Part of Body: Uvula
Sabian Symbol: The rainbow’s pot of gold.
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.
8TH DEGREE OF SAGITTARIUS
Part of Body: Left superior femoral artery
Sabian Symbol: Rocks and things forming therein.
ASPECTS OF MARS
SQUARE NEPTUNE Orb 4°05′ Separating
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 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 1°56′ 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°45′ Applying
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 4°06′ Separating
You are enthusiastic about so many things, and have ambition to succeed. You naturally find yourself in leadership positions and react well to them.
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)
16TH DEGREE OF SAGITTARIUS
Part of Body: Left iliac vein
Sabian Symbol: Sea gulls watching a ship.
ASPECTS OF SATURN
SQUARE NEPTUNE Orb 3°42′ 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).
22ND DEGREE OF ARIES
Part of Body: Cheek muscles
Sabian Symbol: The gate to the garden of desire.
ASPECTS OF URANUS
SQUARE PLUTO Orb 4°17′ Separating
A time for making sweeping changes and for adapting to changes in order to progress. This is a time for revising, altering, overhauling, and purging. We can experience tension, fear, and pressure, but also a sense of liberation from over-attachments and situations that have been holding us back from growth.
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 8°57′ 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).
24TH DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Right distal tibio-fibular joint
Sabian Symbol: An inhabited island.
ASPECTS OF CHIRON
CONJUNCTION THE SOUTH NODE Orb 3°25′ 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 TAURUS
You have the ability to work in a stable and persistent manner. You are committed to working in a comfortable and predictable manner. You need to avoid becoming inflexible.
24TH DEGREE OF TAURUS
Part of Body: Upper jaw
Sabian Symbol: Rides proudly.
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.
2ND DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Left calcaneum
Sabian Symbol: A squirrel hiding from hunters.
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.
7TH DEGREE OF SCORPIO
Part of Body: Left epididymus, right Fallopian tube
Sabian Symbol: Deep-sea divers.
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.
7TH DEGREE OF ARIES
Part of Body: The ears
Sabian Symbol: A man successfully expressing himself in two realms at once.
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.
21ST DEGREE OF VIRGO
Part of Body: Cystic duct
Sabian Symbol: A girl’s basketball team.
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.
21ST DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Left fibula muscle
Sabian Symbol: A little white lamb, a child and a servant.
*** CONJUNCTIONS TO SELECT FIXED STARS ***
Transits 2 May 2016 – Event Chart
Aspects to Plu 17°Cp26 -20°51′
Cnj 16°Cp51 RUKBAT Steadiness and strength.
Aspects to Ves 23°Ta49 +15°07′
Cnj 24°Ta24 CAPULUS— Male, sexual and/or aggressive
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