The Moon is in Sagittarius.- The Moon is waning and in its Full phase.
- The Full Moon occurred on the 29th in the sign of Scorpio. The Last Quarter Moon will occur on May 7th.
- Mercury is in its post-retrograde shadow until tomorrow.
Daily Horoscopes/Astro Highlights for each Sign:
Aries
You can feel spirited and even uplifted today, dear Aries. The Moon spends the day in harmony with your sign and connects well with Mercury in Aries, inspiring you to share ideas, talk about your plans, and feel confident about the future. You may not always know what to do with all this extra energy or inspiration, but for the most part, you’re in good shape for thinking positively and enjoying yourself. Connections made today can be particularly beneficial, and you may very well run into someone (or information) you need to further a project or complete a goal. When it comes to love, you’re also looking forward.
Taurus
Today is particularly suitable for sorting out your thoughts and perhaps communicating about a sensitive matter, too, dear Taurus. Understanding and compassion are in strong force today, and venting can be very useful! You might be in the position to support someone through an open or helpful conversation — or to benefit from the same. You often adopt a “never let them see you sweat” armor, but today, it may be good to release frustrations. Use the positive energy of the day to forgive and heal, to put a problematic matter behind you, or to resolve to let go of a mental burden.
Gemini
This an excellent day for getting the information you need as well as honest conversations with others, dear Gemini. The atmosphere with friends can be unusually open and pleasingly so. Conversations can be revealing and interesting, and this impacts friendships subtly but wonderfully. Some worry or ambiguity about long-term goals or your work and responsibilities may seem to threaten your good mood at times today, but overall, the people factor in your life is superb today. Problem-solving is highly favored, particularly if you share your thoughts and ask for others’ input.
Cancer
There can be strong feelings about your longer-term goals or career matters today, dear Cancer, and perhaps the emergence of a mission in this area of your life. It can be exciting to make plans or dare to dream up a new goal. Business sense is enhanced by your intuition or big-picture thinking and a holistic approach. People may be putting their faith in your ability to perform, or they’re stepping out of your way so that you can do as you please, which is similar! Your ideas and methods for leading, managing, and doing business are unusual but perhaps quite genius!
Leo
Today is one of the better days for clear thinking, dear Leo, although it’s not necessarily about focusing or noticing the details, and more about stepping back and seeing the bigger picture. There can be wonderfully pleasant and possibly inspirational conversations, or you might simply enjoy a refreshing new idea or topic that opens up a new and exciting line of thought. You are wide open to learning, improving, and growing right now. It’s a fine time to clear the air or to focus on the positive side of things.
Virgo
You’re likely to take on an exceptionally positive frame of mind today, dear Virgo, appreciating things you may have overlooked before. You can feel quite satisfied with the growth you’ve recently made. This positive aura can attract good attention. It’s a fine day for reworking old ideas or coming up with brand new ones based on a vision that’s complete where it’s been fragmented in the past. You might make connections to people who provide support today and tomorrow. Self-honesty can open doors for you, as well. The Moon spends the day in your solar house of family and home life, encouraging you to seek out the familiar for sustenance and regeneration.
Libra
The Moon spends the day in your communications sector, dear Libra, encouraging you to keep mentally active and stay open to possibilities. This is a good time of the lunar month to put out feelers and learn new things or catch up on connecting with others. Today’s energies are particularly suitable for making contact and for open conversation. Thoughts are clearer than usual, and in fact, you may be able to draw some useful conclusions, mainly related to a partner/relationship. You may get the chance to clear up a problem in a close relationship. Or, you might come up with great ideas when you put your head together with someone. There is a willing spirit when it comes to learning from or about people in your life which is heartening today.
Scorpio
The Moon spends the day in your resources sector, and you tend to focus on enjoying what you have or finding ways to acquire what you need, dear Scorpio. It’s a time of the lunar month for assessing your current needs and discovering things in your life to appreciate more fully. It’s a good time to take a pause that refreshes or that grounds you. Today is also excellent for problem-solving, and for you, mainly related to work and health or routine matters. You seem to be able to see the bigger picture about these things, and this puts everything into perspective. Ideas for healing and wellness can be fabulous now.
Sagittarius
The Moon spends the day in your sign, dear Sagittarius, and you’re likely to be in the spotlight, or at the very least, more visible than usual. Your emotional needs are up, front, and center. Nevertheless, this day holds excellent energy for objectivity and problem-solving. The Sagittarius Moon connects harmoniously with Mercury, communications ruler, which in turn is connecting with maverick Chiron, putting you in a particularly good position to understand your relationships and creative goals. It also favors sharing your ideas and feelings with others. Love relationships are in excellent shape today. Honesty is disarming and attractive.
Capricorn
You may be feeling somewhat insular with the Moon in your privacy sector all day, dear Capricorn. You’re gathering your forces and building your energy at this time of the lunar month. You might also be closing up a chapter in your life. Keeping a low profile makes sense to you now. However, today is excellent for conversations and musings. You’re in a good position for resolving a conflict or solving a problem related to your personal life, family, or home. You might find it exceptionally easy to unburden, forgive, or understand a matter that previously left you frustrated.
Aquarius
The Moon spends the day in your solar eleventh house, dear Aquarius, and you tend to seek out activities to help round out your experiences after a couple of days of particular focus on ambitions and worldly goals. You’re in a remarkably good position with friends and acquaintances now, especially as you approach others openly and humbly. Conversations tend to open our hearts or minds to new ideas and feelings. It’s a good time to offer words of wisdom or get a better understanding of someone in your life. Your words have healing power today, and people enjoy being around you more than usual.
Pisces
The Moon at the top of your chart puts you in a position to lead or to take charge today, dear Pisces. This transit also suggests you’re more emotionally invested in your performance, reputation, and goals than usual. At the same time, you’re in a spirited mood. This is a good day for assessing money matters and for making responsible purchases. Problem-solving is more straightforward than usual today, and communications are both useful and illuminating. You’re less focused on the details and more interested in the bigger picture and the long-term perspective. On a personal level, conversations can be refreshingly honest.
* Remember to read horoscopes for your Ascendant sign and Sun sign. If you don’t know your Ascendant sign (and you know your birth time), you can look it up here.
If Your Birthday is May 2nd, If Today is Your Birthday full horoscope here.
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 2 2018 0:00 am
Event: Moon in Sagittarius
Description: The Moon in Sagittarius
This is a time for expanding our mind and experience, exploring new pathways, aiming high, and broadening our horizons. It’s not as strong for detail or routine work. There can be restlessness, courage, and spontaneity now.
Date & Time: May 2 2018 4:49 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon SSq Mar
Description: Transiting Moon SemiSquare Transiting Mars
We can overreact and exhibit impatience. However, this can also be a time of self-motivation.
Date & Time: May 2 2018 5:20 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Opp Ven
Description: Transiting Moon Opposition Transiting Venus
There may be emotional epiphanies or displays of affection now. Sentimentality and overindulgence are likely now. Differences in views and feelings with someone can be pronounced and could bother us now. Try to relax and not obsess.
Date & Time: May 2 2018 6:03 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Pll Ves
Description: Transiting Moon Parallel Transiting Vesta
Date & Time: May 2 2018 6:38 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Tri Nod
Description: Transiting Moon Trine Transiting North Node
A good time for dealing with the public, for making connections, and for taking positive steps towards a personal or professional goal. You are able to make changes. This is a feel-good time for embracing new opportunities.
Date & Time: May 2 2018 7:35 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cpl Nod
Description: Transiting Moon ContraParallel Transiting North Node
Date & Time: May 2 2018 8:20 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Tri Cer
Description: Transiting Moon Trine Transiting Ceres
We can be feeling pleasantly attached to, or supported by, our loved ones or family. We are seeking out security, nurturing, and warmth, and we are more likely to express these things towards others.
Date & Time: May 2 2018 10:48 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: May 2 2018 3:00 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqq Ura
Description: Transiting Moon SesquiSquare Transiting Uranus
We can easily find ourselves all wound up and nervous. Unpredictable responses from others (and ourselves). Emotional eruptions are possible. Not a good time to make permanent decisions, particularly about relationships and family/domestic matters.
Date & Time: May 2 2018 5:58 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Tri Mer
Description: Transiting Moon Trine 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. We are alert, observant, and our memory is good.
Date & Time: May 2 2018 6:09 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqr Nep
Description: Transiting Moon Square Transiting Neptune
There can be confusion, misunderstanding, or some level of chaos and uncertainty. Avoid money transactions or new business initiatives – it can be difficult to think clearly. There may be deception or self-deception to deal with. We might have an emotional urge to escape. Feeling out of sorts and don’t know why? Relax and listen to some inspirational music. Honor your need to feed your more refined or spiritual side, and the difficult feelings will soon fade away.
Date & Time: May 2 2018 3:53 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mer Pll Chi
Description: Transiting Mercury Parallel Transiting Chiron
Date & Time: May 2 2018 5:12 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Ven Sxt Nod
Description: Transiting Venus Sextile Transiting North Node
This can be a time when we are more agreeable, or come into the company of people who we harmonize with, connect well with, and who tend to be good for us. We might feel we are lucky with money or in affairs of the heart. Fortunate connections might be made now.
Date & Time: May 2 2018 7:25 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Jup Qnx Pal
Description: Transiting Jupiter Quincunx Transiting Pallas
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.
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.
Today’s Elemental Balance
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.
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: 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 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 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 SAGITTARIUS
This is a time for expanding our mind and experience, exploring new pathways, aiming high, and broadening our horizons. It’s not as strong for detail or routine work. There can be restlessness, courage, and spontaneity now.
13TH DEGREE OF SAGITTARIUS
Part of Body: Long saphenous veins
Sabian Symbol: A widow’s past brought to light.
ASPECTS OF THE MOON
QUINCUNX THE SUN Orb 0°33′ 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.
TRINE MERCURY Orb 2°46′ Applying
Our hearts or emotional needs and our minds seem to be cooperating, and we are able to communicate effectively. It’s a good time for publicity, marketing, writing, and studying.
OPPOSITION VENUS Orb 3°04′ Separating
We may be attempting to please others and ignoring our own needs, or tending to our own needs and alienating others. We can be feeling needy, looking for love or attention outside of ourselves. Indulgence, dissatisfaction.
SQUARE NEPTUNE Orb 3°08′ Applying
We may feel a need to escape or to rewrite our lives in various ways – by seeing what we want to see, for example. This is a short time in which there can be lack of clarity. Emotional and physical sensitivity.
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
OPPOSITION JUPITER Orb 6°57′ Applying
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 SATURN Orb 3°13′ Separating
We are taking pride in our responsibilities or performance. This can be a time of steady progress and increased self-discipline. We are more inclined to humble ourselves to authority or good advice, and tend to employ traditional methods.
SEXTILE NEPTUNE Orb 3°42′ Applying
Opportunities will arise for you to express your intuitive and artistic nature.
MERCURY
MERCURY IN ARIES
You are an independent thinker. You talk quickly, and like to think up new ideas. You may experience flashes of intuition.
16TH DEGREE OF ARIES
Part of Body: Pons
Sabian Symbol: Dancing in the setting sun.
ASPECTS OF MERCURY
SQUARE PLUTO Orb 5°43′ Applying
We can be worried or troubled, a little paranoid, and possibly suspicious with this combination. We are defensive about our ideas, intelligence, or perceptions, and might take it personally if others are not agreeing with or adopting our opinions.
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.
10TH DEGREE OF GEMINI
Part of Body: Hilum of lungs
Sabian Symbol: Aeroplane, after a nose-dive, rights itself gracefully
ASPECTS OF VENUS
QUINCUNX SATURN Orb 0°41′ Separating
You fear commitment in your personal relationships often resorting to hard work as a way of avoiding intimacy. You need to make adjustments to allow time for your relationships.
MARS
MARS IN CAPRICORN
You will pursue your personal desires in a responsible and methodical manner. You have strong ambitions, and may be domineering if threatened.
25TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN
Part of Body: Connections between femur and tibia
Sabian Symbol: An oriental rug dealer.
ASPECTS OF MARS
SQUARE URANUS Orb 5°04′ 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.
CONJUNCTION PLUTO Orb 2°56′ Separating
You are resourceful and have a pool of enormous energy available when needed. You also have strong desires and a volcanic temper.
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.
20TH DEGREE OF SCORPIO
Part of Body: Ligaments of penis, Bartholin’s glands
Sabian Symbol: A woman drawing two dark curtains aside.
ASPECTS OF JUPITER
TRINE NEPTUNE Orb 3°15′ 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.
SEXTILE PLUTO Orb 2°05′ Separating
You have a chance to achieve a great deal. Your knowledge is broad as you are interested in so many things. You may make a career in the occult or studying the deepest mysteries of life.
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)
16TH DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Cruciate ligaments of right foot
Sabian Symbol: In a quite moment, the flow of inspiration.
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.
1ST DEGREE OF ARIES
Part of Body: Cerebrum
Sabian Symbol: A woman has risen out of the ocean, a seal is embracing her.
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.
19TH DEGREE OF GEMINI
Part of Body: Laryngeal muscles
Sabian Symbol: A large archaic volume.
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.
3RD DEGREE OF ARIES
Part of Body: Cerebellum
Sabian Symbol: A cameo profile of a man in the outline of his country.
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.
11TH DEGREE OF LEO
Part of Body: Subclavian veins
Sabian Symbol: Children on a swing in a huge oak tree.
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 2, 2018.**
Aspects to Mer 15°Ar31 +03°23′
Cnj 14°Ar33 ALPHERATZ Wanting freedom and movement.
Aspects to Ven 09°Ge40 +22°48′
Cnj 10°Ge02 ALDEBARAN *** Success through integrity
Aspects to Jup 19°Sc09 -16°17′
Cnj 19°Sc37 ZUBEN ELSCHEMALI– Negative social reform
Aspects to Sat 08°Cp58 -22°14′
Cnj 08°Cp33 FACIES — Ruthlessness or the victim.
Aspects to Nep 15°Pi53 -06°25′
Cnj 15°Pi33 ACHERNAR Risk of rapid endings.
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