The Moon is in Aries until 2:15 PM, after which the Moon is in Taurus.- The Moon is void of course briefly today, from 2:04 PM to 2:15 PM.
- The Moon is waning and in its Waning Crescent phase.
- The Last Quarter Moon occurred on the 7th and the New Moon will occur on May 15th.
- Mars is in its pre-retrograde shadow (Mars will retrograde from June 26th to August 27th).
- Mercury enters Taurus today (Mercury transits Taurus from May 13-29).
Daily Horoscopes/Astro Highlights for each Sign:
Aries
You can feel wired this morning, dear Aries, but later today, you’re ready to take things easy, and this is a good idea in preparation for the New Moon that will occur in just two days. Mercury enters your resources sector today, and so does the Moon. While the Moon spends only a couple of days in a sector, Mercury stays longer. Until the 29th, Mercury’s transit here offers a period for putting some of your recent ideas and enterprises into action or for adding the details to plans. Applying new information to business and money ventures can figure strongly. It’s also a time for working with natural talents and putting them to practical use. When stressed, there can be some worry or overstimulation related to money, possessions, and resources. For the most part, however, you can come up with some great business ideas and focus on your practical affairs. You tend to be quick to get to the point or the bottom line in your conversations now.
Taurus
Your mind may be racing early today, dear Taurus, particularly about the past or an unresolved issue in your life. However, as the day advances, while your emotions remain strong and perhaps inflate further, you’re more inclined to relax. Mercury enters your sign today and will continue to transit Taurus until the 29th. You have a stronger voice and are more likely to be heard and understood during this cycle. Self-taught endeavors can be particularly satisfying. Because Mercury rules your money sector, this can be a time of additional money coming in. This transit brings more clarity to your life after a period of relative reflection and perhaps some indecision. You may jump off the fence about a matter or reach a significant conclusion. You’re ready to put the past behind you, and you have plenty of fresh ideas for the future, particularly with Uranus about to enter your sign.
Gemini
The Mercury-Uranus alignment this morning can make your mind race, dear Gemini. You’re wired now. However, as the day advances, things slow right down, and you need it! The Moon enters your privacy zone for a couple of days, signaling the need for some downtime. As well, your ruler, Mercury, moves into this same sector of your chart and will stay here until the 29th. This Mercury transit stimulates a need to review recent events, ideas, projects, interests, and learning paths. Past issues or private matters are a strong mental focus. You can benefit significantly from more contemplative or meditative activities, research, and reflection during this cycle. You may be a little more secretive or indecisive during this period, but you might also consider this a time of increased mental rest that’s been a long time coming! It’s not that you’re thinking less, necessarily, and more about thinking in different ways and gaining important perspective on your life.
Cancer
You can be feeling on edge this morning, dear Cancer, although excited at the same time. However, it’s easy to relax as the day advances. Mercury begins its transit of your solar eleventh house today, and until the 29th, you are in a fabulous position for inventive thinking, fresh ideas, and interesting connections. Your mind is open, and communications flow smoothly. There can be a marked mental focus on dreams, wishes, hopes, and happiness goals, as well as an increased interest in what others are doing, saying, and thinking. Group activities, community involvement, friendships, and connections with associates can figure strongly now. Collaboration brings rewards. With Uranus also moving into this sector in just two days, you’ll enjoy a particularly colorful and stimulating social life.
Leo
Life continues to feel a little edgy as you begin the day, dear Leo, but it gets easier to let go of overthinking as the day advances. The Moon moves to the top of your solar chart, amplifying your ambitions. As well, Mercury moves into the same sector and will stay there until May 29th. With Mercury transiting your career and reputation sector until then, you’re inclined to think or talk about life-plan or career goals, opportunities, and responsibilities more than usual. Mercury is analytical and rational, and these qualities can be applied to these areas of life. However, when under strain, Mercury can also be nervous and fretting. It’s a good time to spread the word and promote your work or services, as well as for communicating, planning, and sorting out important goals and projects. Your thinking is goal-oriented. Your words are also more impactful, and it makes sense to spend a little more time than usual crafting what you want to say and present to the world.
Virgo
This morning, Mercury aligns with Uranus, and you can still feel a little worked up, excited, or over-stimulated, dear Virgo. While you have a lot to think about, as the day advances, you tend to focus on calmer, more relaxed things. Mercury begins its transit of your adventure sector today and will stick around there until the 29th. This transit lifts your thinking up and your focus outward. You are inclined to do far less ruminating and far more broader thinking. You’re also entertaining big ideas and projecting yourself into the future, and this focus tends to help lift your spirits. Your practical affairs are not as much of a preoccupation now. You are more courageous and spontaneous when expressing your opinions and sharing your ideas. Enjoy this positive frame of mind!
Libra
This morning’s Mercury-Uranus alignment continues to excite your senses, dear Libra, but calmer energy is with you as the day advances, and you’re inclined to cool things down. At the very least, you’re less inclined to overthink, preferring to enjoy the moment. Mercury moves into your solar eighth house today, and this position boosts your observational and perceptive skills until the 29th. You’re inclined to watch and learn rather than throw yourself into the action during this cycle. You may be doing some research and investigation now. Whatever you do, you tend to throw yourself into it. This is a good period for intimate conversations or consultations. Mercury’s more awkward moments in this sector might incline you to over-analyze or read between the lines to your detriment at times, but for the most part, it’s a valuable time for information gathering and, especially, the powers of observation!
Scorpio
You can begin the day still somewhat wired and with a lot to think about, dear Scorpio. However, as the day advances, energies are shifting from your work and health sector to your partnership sector. As well, you’re a little less inclined to worry or juggle, and this calms you down. The planet of communication begins its transit of your partnership sector today and will influence this area of your solar chart until the 29th. You might seek out others’ company, answers, opinions, and feedback during this cycle. Discussing matters with people in your life is useful, and your reaction to their feedback helps you to better understand your own needs and wants. You seek out others, and they seek you! One-on-one settings tend to be a preference now. You may be doing more thinking about your relationships or collaborating with a partner. Your interactions with others hold tremendous potential for fresh ideas and thinking, particularly with Uranus moving into this same sector of your solar chart in just two days.
Sagittarius
The morning’s energies are electric, dear Sagittarius, but as the day advances, you’ll feel a distinct shift from fun to serious, but also from frazzled to calm. Mercury begins its transit of your solar sixth house today and will influence this area of your chart until May 29th. This transit increases your interest in (and attention to) details, work, health, and problem-solving. Small jobs and duties are in stronger focus. It’s an exceptional time for tidying up your life in small but significant ways, but it’s vital to avoid overthinking and worrying, which can happen a little too easily under duress while this cycle is active. You’re likely to discover useful information about work and health methods and learn new and improved ways of reorganizing your life, particularly with Uranus moving into this same sector in just two days. You might update your skills quite successfully now.
Capricorn
There continues to be quite a bit of mental excitement and energy with you this morning, dear Capricorn, but energies shift considerably as the day progresses. You’re inclined to keep a lot to yourself this morning, but it can be implosive this way. As the day advances, things seem to smooth out, and you find it natural to release tension. Mercury begins its transit of your solar fifth house today and will continue to influence here until the 29th, in harmony with your own sign. This brings general ease with communications, facility with words, and natural ability getting your ideas or message across. It’s more natural and spontaneous sharing your thoughts with others during this cycle. This transit turns your thinking outward as you tap into your more creative, playful side. You may get the chance to shine or stand out from the crowd on a mental level, or this can be a time of clearer expression of your feelings, ideas, and personality.
Aquarius
The day begins with quite a bit of mental energy, dear Aquarius, as Mercury aligns with Uranus in your communications sector this morning. While you can be excited and a bit wired, as the day advances, you seek out some familiarity and comfort. As well, you’re inclined to let things go in favor of relaxation, if only for a short break. Mercury begins its transit of your home and family sector today, and while this is not the most expressive or communicative of times in the Mercury cycle, it’s a good period for sorting out problems around the home and for opening up the lines of communication with loved ones. This Mercury transit will stick with you until the 29th. With more objectivity applied to your personal and family affairs, your choices and decisions tend to be a little more well-rounded than usual. This can be a time of evaluating your inner feelings, values, and connections, or of assessing and negotiating in your domestic life. You may have a stronger sense of others’ moods or needs. However, this is not the most communicative period of the year, as you could be a little hesitant to share your thoughts with people unless you’re entirely comfortable with them.
Pisces
A Mercury-Uranus alignment this morning can certainly have you feeling wired, excited, or tense, dear Pisces. It’s a valuable time for new ideas, but you also need some break from overthinking, and the energies of the day help you to smooth out as the day advances. Even so, you’re unlikely to take a total break now. Mercury moves into your communications sector now, and until May 29th, Mercury tends to draw out your curiosity, desire to know and learn, attention to details, and ability to multitask. There can be more contact with family, peers, classmates, and possibly neighbors. There is generally a smooth, natural flow of communication with people around you. Your focus tends to be on intellectual companionship. Your communications have extra oomph during this cycle, and you can benefit from the information gathering and improved connections that result from this transit.
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Astrology of Today – The Details:
If you’re astrologically inclined and interested in the details of the Astrology of today, here are some of the factors considered in the forecasts:
Planet Color Key: The longer the bar, the slower the aspecting planet and the longer the duration of the planet’s transit.
Date & Time: May 13 2018 2:15 pm
Event: Moon enters Taurus
Description: The Moon in Taurus
This is a time for settling in, establishing and maintaining routines, and consolidating existing projects. We are building and developing. We crave predictability, stability, and security. This time favors ongoing projects and activities more than new ones.
Date & Time: May 13 2018 2:04 pm
Event: Moon goes void of course
Date & Time: May 13 2018 1:01 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sxt Ven
Description: Transiting Moon Sextile Transiting Venus
We are less inhibited and more willing to indulge ourselves. Love and romance can be favorable. Decorating, beauty treatments, the arts, creative pursuits, parties, dates, and recreation are generally favored now. Smile, laugh, and enjoy!
Date & Time: May 13 2018 5:57 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: May 13 2018 11:43 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cpl Nep
Description: Transiting Moon ContraParallel Transiting Neptune
Date & Time: May 13 2018 12:30 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqr Mar
Description: Transiting Moon Square Transiting Mars
We can overreact and exhibit impatience. However, this can also be a time of self-motivation. Our need for challenges and action is stimulated now, but we may not find the right outlets.
Date & Time: May 13 2018 2:04 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cnj Ura
Description: Transiting Moon Conjunction Transiting Uranus
Be open to new ideas. Spontaneity is the order of the day. You are free to explore new unexpected possibilities.
Date & Time: May 13 2018 2:15 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cnj Tau
Description: Transiting Moon Entering Taurus
This is a time for settling in, establishing and maintaining routines, and consolidating existing projects. We are building and developing. We crave predictability, stability, and security. This time favors ongoing projects and activities more than new ones.
Date & Time: May 13 2018 2:56 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cnj Mer
Description: Transiting Moon Conjunction Transiting Mercury
Ideas flow freely and surface spontaneously. We express feelings and thoughts with clarity. We are busy, alert, curious, and communicative. This can be an excellent time for cooperative projects.
Date & Time: May 13 2018 4:13 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon SSq Nep
Description: Transiting Moon SemiSquare Transiting Neptune
If we are not in touch with our need for inspiration, beauty, compassion, connection to something otherworldly, or our spirituality, we could feel out of sorts right now. Relaxing, listening to music, getting close to nature, or taking a break may resolve this.
Date & Time: May 13 2018 10:27 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Tri Ves
Description: Transiting Moon Trine 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: May 13 2018 6:50 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mer Cnj Ura
Description: Transiting Mercury Conjunction Transiting Uranus
Intensity of mind. Experimental attitude. Expression of radical or unusual viewpoints. Technical interest. Inventiveness.
Date & Time: May 13 2018 8:40 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mer Cnj Tau
Description: Transiting Mercury Entering Taurus
Time to pursue traditional knowledge. Learn from your elders and other wise counsel. Make solid plans. Sign contracts.
Strong Signs, Elements, Modes
Today’s Emphasized Signs of the Zodiac
ARIES STRONG
Initiating, pioneering energy. Independent, bold, courageous, assertive, fiery, inspirational, direct, decisive. Can be egotistical, impulsive, impatient, aggressive, lacking subtlety.
TAURUS STRONG
Stable and enduring, strong values, unyielding, earthy, acquisitive, strong desires. Can be stuck, stubborn, overly possessive, self-indulgent.
CAPRICORN STRONG
Disciplined, responsible, reliable, industrious, conscientious, practical, achieving. Can be pessimistic, overly conventional, rigid, materialistic, callous.
Today’s Elemental Balance
EARTH STRONG
Earth signs are Taurus, Virgo, and Capricorn. 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.
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.
Today’s Modal Balance
The modes are balanced.
Today’s Lunar Phase
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 13th:
Note that when an aspect is applying, it has not yet happened but is within orb – it’s pending. When an aspect is separating, it has already happened/perfected and is moving away from the aspect. Depending on the speed of the planet/body involved, the aspect will have perfected–or will perfect–in a matter of hours (often the case with the Moon), days, months, and possibly years in the case of the very slow-moving outer planets and bodies.
Note that the Moon moves at a rate of approximately one degree every 2 hours so that if an aspect involving the Moon is applying and has an orb of 5 degrees, the aspect will perfect (be exact) in about 10 hours. If the Moon is separating from an aspect with an orb of 2 degrees, it has already formed said aspect approximately 4 hours ago (since the following are positions at noon today, then it would have occurred at about 8 AM today).
**I suggest paying close attention to applying aspects. The energy of the aspect builds as it gets closer to exact. Once an aspect involving inner planets has happened, it’s over. Separating aspects are good to know for context, but in terms of energy that is with us today, applying aspects are most important. (This is the case for daily astrology influences involving inner planets, which pass quickly, and not natal astrology aspects, which are with us for a lifetime).
THE MOON
THE MOON IN 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 for new opportunities.
29TH DEGREE OF ARIES
Part of Body: Auditory canal
Sabian Symbol: A celestial choir singing.
ASPECTS OF THE MOON
CONJUNCTION MERCURY Orb 1°30′ Applying
We are speaking with feeling or intellectualizing our feelings. We express feelings and thoughts with clarity. We are busy, alert, curious, and communicative. This can be an excellent time for cooperative projects. Ideas flow freely and surface spontaneously.
SQUARE MARS Orb 0°17′ Applying
We may be short-tempered and impatient, and can express our emotions in a raw, unpolished manner. We can resent others’ interference now.
CONJUNCTION URANUS Orb 1°11′ Applying
This can be a time when we feel a need to make a change, however big or small, and we may feel compelled to experiment or improvise. We don’t want to feel restricted by routine or convention 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.
23RD DEGREE OF TAURUS
Part of Body: Teeth
Sabian Symbol: A jewellery shop filled with the most magnificent jewels.
ASPECTS OF THE SUN
TRINE MARS Orb 6°08′ Applying
Energy and vitality are strong. A good time to take the initiative. Effective decision-making is possible now.
OPPOSITION JUPITER Orb 5°04′ Separating
You are restless and find it difficult to settle in one place. Your larger-than-life ideals stand in the way of you achieving your goals. Your challenge is to find a balance between stability and adventure. Then you will be able to reach all your goals.
TRINE PLUTO Orb 1°39′ Separating
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.
1ST DEGREE OF TAURUS
Part of Body: Throat, gullet
Sabian Symbol: A clear mountain stream.
ASPECTS OF MERCURY
SQUARE MARS Orb 1°13′ Separating
Questions are raised, discussions can become heated, and there can be nervous excitement now. Enthusiasm is likely, but may go a little too far. Impulsive speech or other communications. Mechanical breakdowns are possible.
CONJUNCTION URANUS Orb 0°19′ Separating
You have an incisive and ingenious mind. Your thoughts and speech are erratic and inventive. You enjoy progressive topics. Your opinions may be ahead of your time.
VENUS
VENUS IN GEMINI
We enjoy connecting and communicating, exchanging ideas. We seek out variety in our entertainment and with people. We can have many different ideas for enjoying ourselves or making money and we’re not bound to any one particular idea.
23RD DEGREE OF GEMINI
Part of Body: Head of the humerus
Sabian Symbol: Three fledglings in a nest high in a tree.
MARS
MARS IN CAPRICORN
This is a time for adopting a methodical, responsible, and structured approach to reaching our goals. We can be rigid and calculating under this influence, but also determined, focused, studied, deliberate, ambitious, smart, and realistic.
29TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN
Part of Body: Left genicular arteries
Sabian Symbol: A woman reading tea leaves.
ASPECTS OF MARS
SQUARE URANUS Orb 0°54′ Applying
The desire to assert independence and to dominate can be strong. Impulsiveness can be a problem. We can be rebellious and willful, ignoring others’ needs in the process.
SEXTILE CHIRON Orb 2°17′ Applying
You have the opportunity to be an empathetic and powerful leader of the downtrodden people of the world.
JUPITER
JUPITER IN SCORPIO
You are on an intense search for the truth. You have strong desires for sexual union and joint enterprises. You could be a transformative teacher.
18TH DEGREE OF SCORPIO
Part of Body: Vas deferens, hymen
Sabian Symbol: A woods rich in autumn coloring.
ASPECTS OF JUPITER
TRINE NEPTUNE Orb 1°37′ Applying
You are artistic and may also be religious. You have a need to help others and may feel you have a calling. You have the ability to inspire other people’s talents as well.
SATURN
SATURN IN CAPRICORN
Conservation, moderation, definition, structure, simplicity, and realism are themes now. We might also be striving for more authority in a particular area of our lives now. This is a time for making clear choices and decisions, for weeding out what isn’t working for us, and for letting go of lost causes, particularly related to our life path choices, careers, and long-term goals. (from December 19, 2017, to March 21, 2020; and then from July 1 to December 17, 2020).
9TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN
Part of Body: Nerves of knee
Sabian Symbol: An angel carrying a harp.
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).
30TH DEGREE OF ARIES
Part of Body: Parotid gland
Sabian Symbol: A duck pond and its brood.
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)
17TH DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Cruciate ligaments of left foot
Sabian Symbol: An easter promenade.
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).
22ND DEGREE OF CAPRICORN
Part of Body: Muscle insertions of upper to lower legs
Sabian Symbol: A general accepting defeat gracefully.
Chiron, Major Asteroids, and Moon’s Nodes: in Sign and by Degree
CHIRON
CHIRON IN ARIES
Your sense of being has been violated in some way and you may fear asserting yourself. You may also over-compensate by attempting to be the first at everything. Physically you may suffer head wounds. You may become a pioneer in a way which will be of service to humanity.
2ND DEGREE OF ARIES
Part of Body: Midbrain
Sabian Symbol: A comedian entertaining the group.
VESTA IN CAPRICORN
You place importance on structure and order in the workplace. You have great discipline and personal ambition and can succeed in administrative and management positions. Workers will turn to you for a sense of stability and authority.
5TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN
Part of Body: Cutaneous nerves of knee
Sabian Symbol: People rowing a canoe and dancing a war dance.
PALLAS IN GEMINI
You have a keen mind able to grasp many concepts. Therefore you are adept both in written and spoken language.
26TH DEGREE OF GEMINI
Part of Body: Wrist bone
Sabian Symbol: Winter frost in the woods.
JUNO IN ARIES
You need freedom within your relationships and may become impatient if this is denied. If you do not express your own need for independence you may attract a dominant partner.
8TH DEGREE OF ARIES
Part of Body: Cheekbone
Sabian Symbol: A woman’s hat with streamers blown by the east wind.
CERES
CERES IN LEO
You feel cared for when other people play with you and praise you. You like to show others you care for them by encouraging their creative talents and sense of fun.
14TH DEGREE OF LEO
Part of Body: Left ventricle of heart
Sabian Symbol: Cherub-like, a human soul whispers, seeking to manifest.
THE NORTH NODE
THE NORTH NODE IN LEO
This a quest to develop your inner strength. You may find that you experience times of loneliness. These times are part of your lesson to forge your own creative life in order to give generously to the world.
10TH DEGREE OF LEO
Part of Body: Jugular vein
Sabian Symbol: Early morning dew.
THE SOUTH NODE
THE SOUTH NODE IN AQUARIUS
This a quest to develop your inner strength. You may find that you experience times of loneliness. These times are part of your lesson to forge your own creative life in order to give generously to the world.
10TH DEGREE OF AQUARIUS
Part of Body: Skin of left lower leg
Sabian Symbol: A popularity that proves ephemeral.
**Conjunctions to Select Fixed Stars on May 13, 2018.**
Aspects to Mer 00°Ta12 +09°00′
Cnj 00°Ta39 MIRACH In harmony to be receptive
Aspects to Ven 22°Ge56 +24°37′
Cnj 22°Ge06 CAPELLA Love of movement
Cnj 22°Ge24 PHACT To quest adventure.
Aspects to Sat 08°Cp37 -22°16′
Cnj 08°Cp33 FACIES — Ruthlessness or the victim.
Aspects to Ura 29°Ar53 +10°56′
Cnj 00°Ta39 MIRACH In harmony to be receptive
Aspects to Nep 16°Pi08 -06°19′
Cnj 15°Pi33 ACHERNAR Risk of rapid endings.
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