Summary:
- The Moon is in Pisces until 1:04 PM.
- The Moon is void from 1:07 AM to 1:04 PM.
- The Moon is in Aries from 1:04 PM forward (until Thursday, May 5th, at 1:10 PM).
- The Moon is waning and in its Last Quarter phase until 10:47 AM / the Moon is waning and in its Waning Crescent phase from 10:47 AM forward.
- 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
You can be a little retiring in the first half of the day, dear Aries, and this can be helpful as you take a step back from overly competitive situations. You are likely to be feeling good, productive, and hopeful. Practical solutions to problems may be found now. The Moon enters your sign early afternoon, and this can energize you emotionally, increasing your need to connect with others. You may be taking on a more nurturing role or in a position to take the lead for someone’s care now, and you’re especially comfortable doing these things. You are more inclined to defend or protect people you care about, as well as cherished ideals and values.
Taurus
The morning is good for socializing, connecting, and getting in touch with others, dear Taurus. You could be feeling more optimistic about a relationship or creative project. Early afternoon, the Moon moves into your privacy sector for a couple of days, and this stimulates a need for a little more rest, introspection, and reflection, which can do you very well particularly as a New Moon will occur in your sign on the 6th, signifying a personal new beginning. This is an excellent time for gaining some emotional refreshment. For some of you, today is especially strong for supporting others or taking the lead on a matter that needs to be put behind you.
Gemini
Responsibilities are on your mind as you begin the day, dear Gemini, and you can be in the position to solve problems and define goals. The Moon’s move into your social sector early afternoon is a freeing influence, and it’s helped by Moon-Mars and Mars-Ceres influences that facilitate going after what you want and taking charge. You are in a good position to both help others and tend to your own needs now. You may feel energized by supporting others or receiving support.
Cancer
The morning brings good energy for connecting with others, formulating goals, and feeling hopeful about where you’re headed, dear Cancer, particularly in broad terms and in terms of dreams and wishes. The Moon moves into your performance and reputation sector early afternoon, and the more practical side of goal-setting can come into focus. You may be in the position to take charge at work, or there can be a situation where you actively support others and take the lead in so doing. Health matters can be in focus, and you may be looking for answer and solutions with a good chance of finding them as you are in an especially take-charge frame of mind.
Leo
Your personality is shining today, dear Leo, and you are seen as a leader, particularly on creative and romantic levels. You are ready to take charge, make plans, and solve problems. The Moon moves into your spirit sector early afternoon, and this can lift your mood further. It’s a strong time for enjoying different or non-routine activities, for nurturing a creative project or romance, and for solving problems related to design. While your mood is exploratory, you are also in a good position to make order out of a chaotic area of your life now, if need be.
Virgo
Your finer traits are in the spotlight this morning, dear Virgo, making it a great time to gain appreciation. This can be a relationship-focused day whether or not you’re spending it with others, and while you are especially conciliatory, there is a stronger need or desire to take the lead on the levels of support and nurture. There can be a stronger focus on basic systems in your home life, particularly related to nutrition, home economics, and organization. The need to take charge of self-care programs or to take care of a family member or intimate partner can be in focus now. Home life can be demanding but lively.
Libra
The first half of the day tends to bring out your need to take care of business, get organized, and to learn useful things, dear Libra. Good conversations and helpful information can be in focus, and what you hear or read now can raise hopes and moods. The Moon moves into your opposing sign early afternoon, and there is a more social focus emerging. This can be an excellent time for talking about burning issues, particularly with a partner or special friend. You’re looking for real solutions to problems, and although you may go about this with more force than your usual diplomatic style, you are more likely to find what you’re looking for now.
Scorpio
The day has a take-charge feel to it, dear Scorpio. You are looking for answers to problems, particularly on practical levels. It’s a powerful day for taking care of business, putting effort into caring for prized possessions or valuables, handling money efficiently, and taking charge of a health matter. You may be looking for products that help boost health and nutrition, or that help improve your work and the efficiency of your daily routines. The Moon moves from your pleasure sector to your work and health sector early afternoon, shifting emotional focus to daily affairs and self-care programs for the next couple of days.
Sagittarius
An early morning Sun-Jupiter influence boosts your spirits and supplies you with a happy dose of optimism, dear Sagittarius. You could be feeling especially good about, or on top of, business and work matters. It’s also a good time for making health and fitness plans. Early afternoon, the Moon moves into harmony with yours, further boosting your confidence and desire to get things done. You are in a strong position to take charge of matters of health, nutrition, and self-care today. You might also enjoy paying special attention to a romantic partner or a creative project – you are taking the lead and taking care of special people and projects in your life.
Capricorn
You can be filled with interesting, creative ideas today, dear Capricorn, and feeling very positive about a special project or person in your life. The first half of the day is idea-focused, but by early afternoon, you’re looking to make some changes. Not satisfied with theory only, you can begin to look for real solutions that you can employ right away, particularly related to your emotional life and family or home matters. Activities with family or people very close to you may be in focus now, and can strengthen a bond. You could find yourself guiding and actively supporting, or possibly even defending, people you care about.
Aquarius
There is a stronger attraction to unusual, challenging, and controversial ideas and methods today, dear Aquarius, particularly related to emotional or psychological health. You are approaching and solving problems that seemed a little too overwhelming or difficult on other days with complete confidence right now. The desire is to make progress, positive change, and improvements in your life that lead to a more empowered feeling. Early afternoon, the pace picks up on mental levels with the Moon’s movement into your communications sector. You can find yourself wanting answers and solutions and less inclined to idle chitchat as a result. This can be a powerful time for talking through problems with a friend or partner.
Pisces
This morning is good for big-picture thinking, dear Pisces. While you can get quite worked up about things that are not running smoothly today, you are able to rise above the problems in order to actively seek answers. The Moon continues to transit your sign until early afternoon, and you have a strong desire to feel more emotionally connected with the world around you. The Moon’s subsequent move into your resources sector tends to settle your emotions, as they feel less urgent. You are more inclined to put feelings aside long enough to get things done. This is a powerful day for finding answers to business or financial problems. You can bring a special touch to whatever you do. You may be in the position to defend or support someone you care about.
*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: 3 May 2016 1:04 pm
Event: Moon enters Aries
Description: The Moon in Aries
We are itching to take action and to pioneer something. All things equal, this is a time to begin new projects. Exercise patience and selflessness where possible, but embrace Aries’ courage and directness. Look out for new opportunities.
Date & Time: 3 May 2016 1:07 am
Event: Moon goes void of course
Date & Time: 3 May 2016 1:07 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sxt Mer
Description: Transiting Moon Sextile 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.
Date & Time: 3 May 2016 3:08 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cnj Chi
Description: Transiting Moon Conjunction Transiting Chiron
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. Synchronicity is a feature of our daily lives now. Tune in and enjoy the spiritual signposts.
Date & Time: 3 May 2016 3:23 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sxt Ves
Description: Transiting Moon Sextile Transiting Vesta
We can derive a nice feeling of satisfaction and fulfillment from tending to our responsibilities, work, or other commitment. We are more able to make sacrifices or put our emotions aside in order to get something important done. Alternatively, we can bring more sensitivity to our practical affairs. This can be a good time to commit fully to something – especially health and healing matters. It’s also a strong time for taking care of domestic matters.
Date & Time: 3 May 2016 9:49 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cpl Chi
Description: Transiting Moon ContraParallel Transiting Chiron
Date & Time: 3 May 2016 10:45 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon SSq Sun
Description: Transiting Moon SemiSquare Transiting Sun
What we feel and what we think we should do can be at odds with one another temporarily. There can be discontent or indecisiveness. We could be feeling out of sorts. Tensions will pass.
Date & Time: 3 May 2016 1:04 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cnj Ari
Description: Transiting Moon Entering Aries
We are itching to take action and to pioneer something. All things equal, this is a time to begin new projects. Exercise patience and selflessness where possible, but embrace Aries’ courage and directness. Look out for new opportunities.
Date & Time: 3 May 2016 3:50 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Pll Jun
Description: Transiting Moon Parallel Transiting Juno
Date & Time: 3 May 2016 10:20 pm
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: 3 May 2016 3:57 am
Event: Tr-Tr Sun Tri Jup
Description: Transiting Sun Trine Transiting Jupiter
You are confident and optimistic. Make the most of this sunny period to expand your horizons.
Date & Time: 3 May 2016 6:13 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mar Tri Cer
Description: Transiting Mars Trine Transiting Ceres
This is a time when we feel confident and supported enough to pursue our desires. It’s a good time to take steps towards making ourselves feel more secure and safe, and for family or domestic activities. This is also a period when we more readily support or defend others.
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: BALSAMIC
Moon less than 45 degrees behind the Sun.
Time to tie up loose ends, review, reflect, let go, and edit.
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 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
TRINE MARS Orb 7°55′ Applying
Feelings and desires seem to be in sync, making this a good time to take purposeful action. Healthy competition, resourcefulness, courage.
CONJUNCTION CHIRON Orb 5°21′ Separating
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.
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
CONJUNCTION MERCURY Orb 8°56′ Applying
Thoughts and communications about ourselves and our goals. We are expressing ourselves confidently, directly, and clearly.
CONJUNCTION VENUS Orb 9°09′ 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°19′ Separating
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 1°34′ 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 2°03′ Separating
Opportunities will arise for you to express your intuitive and artistic nature.
TRINE PLUTO Orb 3°47′ 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°09′ 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°24′ 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.
5TH DEGREE OF TAURUS
Part of Body: Pharyngeal cavity
Sabian Symbol: A widow at an open grave.
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°19′ 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°53′ 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°43′ 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°07′ 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°37′ 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°21′ 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°55′ 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°27′ 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.
25TH DEGREE OF TAURUS
Part of Body: Lower jaw
Sabian Symbol: A large well-kept public park.
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.
6TH DEGREE OF SCORPIO
Part of Body: Right epididymus, uterine cavity
Sabian Symbol: A gold rush.
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.
8TH DEGREE OF ARIES
Part of Body: Cheekbone
Sabian Symbol: A woman’s hat with streamers blown by the east wind.
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 3 May 2016 – Event Chart
Aspects to Sun 13°Ta38 +15°55′
Cnj 14°Ta32 MENKAR — A victim of the Unconscious
Aspects to Plu 17°Cp25 -20°51′
Cnj 16°Cp51 RUKBAT Steadiness and strength.
Aspects to Ves 24°Ta16 +15°15′
Cnj 24°Ta24 CAPULUS— Male, sexual and/or aggressive
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