Summary:
- The Moon is in Sagittarius until 1:33 AM.
- The Moon is void until 1:33 AM (since 11:37 AM yesterday).
- The Moon is in Capricorn from 1:33 AM forward (until Thursday, May 26th, at 10:26 AM).
- The Moon is waning and in its Full Moon phase.
- A Full Moon occurred on the 21st, and a Last Quarter Moon will occur on May 29th.
- Mercury is direct and is in its post-retrograde shadow until June 7th.
- Mars is retrograde (Mars is retrograde from April 17-June 29).
- Venus enters Gemini today (Venus transits Gemini May 24-June 17).
Times are EDT
Horoscopes
Aries
It may be too easy to become aggravated if people around you are not moving at your speed, dear Aries, so it would be best if you can set your own pace. When it comes to a belief or idea, you might become impatient with others today if they are not catching on to your way of thinking. Wants and needs can seem like the same thing today. Try not to fixate on something outside of yourself that you feel will solve all your problems. Your heart may be ruling your head today, and while there can be some level of drama as a result, try to go with the feelings and see where they lead you. However, leave practical matters for a better, clearer day. Venus enters your communications sector today, where it will transit until June 17th. This brings out your charm in communications, and suggests that getting what you want can be easier with kind words and bonding with others on a mental level.
Taurus
Financial matters can reach a head today, and you may discover that something you haven’t done in the past is now coming back to your attention, dear Taurus. A missed opportunity may be frustrating, but it can also steer you on a course towards better management of your resources. Emotions and passions run high surrounding ownership, money, and respect or value. If someone is showing signs that they don’t truly respect you, then this will be a day in which you are more inclined to react. Watch for impulsive purchases or sudden decisions about money and relationships – wait for the hot head to cool! Venus enters leaves your sign and enters your resources sector, where it will stay until June 17th. This is a good cycle for enjoying activities that soothe, comfort, and boost your confidence. Attracting the right resources can be easy and natural now.
Gemini
There is quite a bit of attention directed towards you today, dear Gemini, but you can be rather sensitive, and something may be missing the mark. A disagreement or lack of understanding with a partner is quite possible. It’s not the time for others to push you to say or do anything. What someone is or, more likely isn’t, doing can be frustrating, as you’d prefer they come to you and know what it is you want them to do. Chances are strong that they don’t! Try not to let this drain you. Cupid’s arrows may be flying in the wrong directions today with Venus in opposition to Mars. However, Venus enters your sign for a three and a half week stay, and they’ll begin steering in the right direction shortly. This is a good cycle for personal appeal – it’s a time to attract good things and people into your life.
Cancer
It can be difficult to see eye to eye with others today, dear Cancer, and desires can be intense, although they can also lead us astray. There may be a revelation or a culmination in a relationship, work, or business matter. Someone may take issue with you if you’ve been on the fence about a matter, or if you have been stalling. Emotions are heightened today, and sensitive information or hidden desires may be revealed that steers you on a different course. Consider that you may be hypersensitive on a social level right now, before reacting. Frustrations with routines and work can be prominent now, particularly as you are craving more time to yourself to sort out your feelings. Venus moves into your privacy sector today, where she will stay until June 17th, and this can point to a period of review and reflection when it comes to affection and relationships. Benefits come from paying more attention to the hidden elements and patterns of your interactions.
Leo
Passions may be stimulated quite strongly today, dear Leo, but inner frustrations can also emerge if current relationships are not satisfying your deeper needs or if you’re not able to get on the same page with the one you want. Seek passion rather than mere experience for true emotional fulfillment. Avoid making a stand or show right now, as you may regret it later when your head is clearer, but aim to learn from conflicts and disagreements now. If you’ve been harboring resentment for someone, it may very well emerge now, or someone may be bringing up something about you that requires managing. Venus enters your social sector today, where it will transit until June 17th, and this tends to encourage more harmony, balance, and general benefits to your social life.
Virgo
There can be impatient or immature reactions to delays today, dear Virgo, with Venus and Mars in opposition. Buried matter can emerge and leave you feeling resentful of others, or desirous of something/someone you can’t have. Passions tend to run high today, but satisfying them may not be straightforward. The byproduct can be tension, but you can turn it into something more creative if you so desire. It can be challenging to be indifferent towards others, but it can be emotionally freeing to do so from time to time! Consider being kinder to yourself by looking the other way when it is appropriate to do so. Venus moves into your career and reputation sector today for a three and a half week stay. This can be a good time for public relations and appeal, or for an easier time relating with higher ups and business associates. It’s a good time for money matters as well.
Libra
There is provocative energy with you today, dear Libra, and a tendency to say too much or speak/react too quickly. Boundaries can be crossed and it can be a little difficult getting to a point of compromise, but it’s far from impossible. Wanting more than can be provided from one another can be resolved only by changing our expectations or mustering up patience. Physical and emotional attractions can be intense now. You might rediscover a desire or passion that you may have left behind. Venus moves into harmony with your sign today, where it will enhance and support you on the levels of charm, attraction, and balance until June 17th. This is a nice transit that also stimulates a love of learning and an exploration of some of your more exotic tastes and interests.
Scorpio
Issues of sharing, ownership, and support can be touchy today, dear Scorpio. Buried passions and desires can emerge now, but pursuing these may not be a straightforward matter – not yet, anyway. Ultimately, however, you are likely to get to a plan that makes sense. For now, it’s about discovery, and it can be a little disruptive. Boundaries can be pushed and possessiveness or competitiveness can be strong themes. It’s best to consciously tone things down. Doing your own thing can be satisfying now, but someone close to you could be bothered about it. Avoid emotionalism when it comes to controversial topics, including money. Seek out compromise. Venus enters your sharing and intimacy sector today, where it will transit until June 17th. It’s a time for enjoying deeper feelings and connections.
Sagittarius
It can be difficult to see eye to eye or to come to an agreement today, dear Sagittarius, as everyone seems to want different things. What you have or haven’t done might be a point of contention for someone in your life. Perhaps a partner is hoping you’ll intuit what they truly want, but it can be difficult for you to pinpoint. There can be volatile feelings, and this is a symptom of not being in touch with true needs and wants. Avoid reacting with defensiveness. You can learn a lot about yourself from whatever is triggered today. Venus enters your partnership sector today, and in the coming weeks (until June 17th), it can be far easier to harmonize with others. It’s a good time to attract helpful people into your life or to enhance and boost a close relationship.
Capricorn
Venus enters your work and health sector today, dear Capricorn, where she will stay until June 17th. This is a strong cycle for bringing harmony to your daily life, including your working environment. There may be social opportunities arising through your work or through your daily routines. Work and charm are tied to one another during this cycle, and this can mean attractions on the job for some, or improved social relations in the work environment. Focusing on past actions can get you into a bit of a jam today, and you could be facing stubbornness in others. Restlessness is stirred, and yet you may be feeling a tad lazy or lacking in energy to do anything about it. A love matter can reach a head. Wait things out before drawing conclusions. Even so, acknowledge whatever feelings coming to the surface today, even if they seem to be irrational, but keep in mind that you don’t have to act on them yet.
Aquarius
It can be difficult getting on the same page with others today, dear Aquarius. The results of conflicts can be exciting and stimulating, but possibly less than satisfying in the moment. Rhythms in love and patterns in relating can be off and on today, leaving it difficult to find satisfaction. There can be awkward moments in your relationships, and feelings can run hot and cold. Avoid taking things too personally, especially if someone is giving you confusing or mixed signals. Venus is now transiting a fellow Air sign (Gemini) until June 17th. This transit is strong for you when it comes to your powers of attraction – bringing desired things to you rather than actively and directly pursuing them. While this is a sociable influence, the Moon moves into your privacy sector today, signalling a need to take things easy.
Pisces
There can be off-timing and impatience in our relationships today, dear Pisces. You could be remembering old angers or past problems, and this may be affecting the present. Give of yourself until you meet the halfway point, or to the point at which you still feel comfortable, in order to avoid feeling resentment. The social side of business or work can be complicated now, and it’s important to keep your cool. Venus is now transiting your solar fourth house and will stay here until June 17th. Focus can be on bringing more harmony, balance, and beauty to your personal life, home, and family. Make a point of spending more leisure time with family or those near and dear.
*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: 24 May 2016 1:33 am
Event: Moon enters Capricorn
Description: The Moon in Capricorn
Consolidate. Pay attention to the foundations of life. Repair and restructure. Attend to financial or business matters. Make solid plans and get organized.
Date & Time: 24 May 2016 0:28 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqq Mer
Description: Transiting Moon SesquiSquare Transiting Mercury
What feels right clashes with logic today. What people are saying may be a misrepresentation of their true feelings/emotions. It’s better to think before we speak, or misunderstandings can follow.
Date & Time: 24 May 2016 1:06 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Qnx Ven
Description: Transiting Moon Quincunx Transiting Venus
Love relationships or feelings can be unsettled. There can be a conflict experienced between family and friends/lovers, or between comfort and the pursuit of pleasure. Try to relax and not obsess, and show restraint.
Date & Time: 24 May 2016 1:33 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cnj Cap
Description: Transiting Moon Entering Capricorn
Consolidate. Pay attention to the foundations of life. Repair and restructure. Attend to financial or business matters. Make solid plans and get organized.
Date & Time: 24 May 2016 4:55 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sxt Jun
Description: Transiting Moon Sextile Transiting Juno
We can gain strength through others or through our relationships, and we are especially comfortable in one-on-one situations.
Date & Time: 24 May 2016 8:03 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Qnx Ves
Description: Transiting Moon Quincunx Transiting Vesta
Date & Time: 24 May 2016 8:49 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Qnx Sun
Description: Transiting Moon Quincunx Transiting Sun
How we feel and what we think we should do can be at odds right now. We could act on our will at the expense of our feelings, or act on our feelings at the expense of our will or ego. Either way, we can feel unsatisfied.
Date & Time: 24 May 2016 11:48 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sxt Pal
Description: Transiting Moon Sextile 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: 24 May 2016 10:01 am
Event: Tr-Tr Sun Cpl Plu
Description: Transiting Sun ContraParallel Transiting Pluto
Date & Time: 24 May 2016 5:44 am
Event: Tr-Tr Ven Cnj Gem
Description: Transiting Venus Entering Gemini
Bonding on mental levels. Fickleness. Sociability.
Date & Time: 24 May 2016 10:38 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Ven Opp Mar
Description: Transiting Venus Opposition Transiting Mars
Feeling tense? It is time to discover your life’s passion. This could be a person or a vocation or a creative hobby.
GEMINI STRONG
Agile, versatile, inquisitive, flowing, conversational, airy, many ideas. Can be volatile, superficial, changeable, restless and inconsistent.
SAGITTARIUS STRONG
Inspiring, broad vision, enthusiastic, goal seeking, truthful, adventurous. Can be reckless, unrestrained, tactless.
CAPRICORN STRONG
Disciplined, responsible, reliable, industrious, conscientious, practical, achieving. Can be pessimistic, overly conventional, rigid, materialistic, callous.
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.
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
FIXED WEAK
We may be open to change but may not have much follow-through.
MUTABLE STRONG
We are flexible, adaptable, willing, open to change, and possibly flighty or nervous.
LUNAR PHASE: FULL MOON
Moon 180 to 135 degrees behind the Sun.
We are concerned mainly with the nature of relationships and are made aware of recent imbalances. Something can come to fruition. Our concern is not limited to personal relationships, but relationships of all kinds. Our cards are on the table.
The following aspects (major only) and positions are at noon (EDT) on May 24th:
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 CAPRICORN
You feel secure when life is structured, or you are working hard. You may be emotionally distant or cold. You mother’s love may be limited in some way. Your mother may have been strict or cold.
6TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN
Part of Body: Right adductor muscle
Sabian Symbol: A dark archway and ten logs at the bottom.
ASPECTS OF THE MOON
QUINCUNX THE SUN Orb 1°31′ Separating
We can have a hard time integrating our emotional needs or feelings with what we think we should do now, leading to some indecision. Resistance.
THE SUN
THE SUN IN GEMINI
You are curious, communicative, versatile and talkative. You may be unreliable and evasive.
4TH DEGREE OF GEMINI
Part of Body: Lower right pulmonary lobe
Sabian Symbol: Holly and mistletoe bring christmas spirit to a home.
ASPECTS OF THE SUN
CONJUNCTION VENUS Orb 3°34′ 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 2°52′ Separating
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 0°54′ Separating
Good judgment. Taking in the full picture. Speculative thought. Positive thinking. Interest in learning. Teaching.
QUINCUNX SATURN Orb 0°40′ Separating
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.
TRINE PLUTO Orb 2°40′ 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.
VENUS
VENUS IN GEMINI
You are curious and flirtatious, and enjoy intellectual relationships with exchanges of ideas. Communicating within a relationship is important to you. You can be restless, and sometimes gets bored. You may have many money-making schemes.
1ST DEGREE OF GEMINI
Part of Body: Trachea
Sabian Symbol: A glass-bottomed boat drifts over under-sea wonders.
ASPECTS OF VENUS
OPPOSITION MARS Orb 0°42′ Applying
You struggle to balance your own needs and the needs of your partners in relationships. You see-saw between wanting closeness and freedom. On the one hand you seek adventure on your own, on the other you want to be close to your partner. The ideal is a balance between the two.
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.
2ND DEGREE OF SAGITTARIUS
Part of Body: Pelvic girdle
Sabian Symbol: The ocean covered with whitecaps.
ASPECTS OF MARS
TRINE CHIRON Orb 6°16′ Applying
There is more courage to face problems. Fighting for the underdog. Physical healing can help inner healing, and vice versa.
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°13′ 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°40′ 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°34′ 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 4°49′ 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)
14TH DEGREE OF SAGITTARIUS
Part of Body: Cutaneous vessles of the thighs
Sabian Symbol: The pyramids and the sphinx.
ASPECTS OF SATURN
SQUARE NEPTUNE Orb 1°53′ 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 6°29′ 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 6°19′ 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.
4TH DEGREE OF GEMINI
Part of Body: Lower right pulmonary lobe
Sabian Symbol: Holly and mistletoe bring christmas spirit to a home.
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.
6TH DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Left cuboid bone
Sabian Symbol: Officers on dress parade.
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.
2ND DEGREE OF SCORPIO
Part of Body: Urethral meatus
Sabian Symbol: A broken bottle and spilled perfume.
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.
15TH DEGREE OF ARIES
Part of Body: Lateral lobes of brain
Sabian Symbol: A person weaving a blanket.
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.
19TH DEGREE OF VIRGO
Part of Body: Oesophageal groove
Sabian Symbol: A swimming race.
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.
19TH DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Extensor muscles of left toes
Sabian Symbol: A master instructing his pupil.
*** CONJUNCTIONS TO SELECT FIXED STARS ***
Transits 24 May 2016 – Event Chart
Aspects to Mer 14°Ta30 +12°53′
Cnj 14°Ta32 MENKAR — A victim of the Unconscious
Aspects to Ven 00°Ge19 +19°42′
Cnj 00°Ge12 ALCYONE Mystical but judgmental.
Aspects to Plu 17°Cp10 -20°54′
Cnj 16°Cp52 RUKBAT Steadiness and strength.
Aspects to Pal 05°Pi19 +12°24′
Cnj 05°Pi33 DENEB ADIGE Artistic, strong will.
Aspects to Cer 14°Ar33 -02°23′
Cnj 14°Ar31 ALPHERATZ Wanting freedom and movement.
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