The Moon is in Aquarius until 11:10 PM, after which the Moon is in Pisces.- The Moon is void briefly, from 10:28 PM to 11:10 PM.
- The Moon is waning and in its Last Quarter phase.
- The Last Quarter Moon occurred yesterday and the New Moon will occur on May 15th.
Daily Horoscopes/Astro Highlights for each Sign:
Aries
There can be a strong urge to prove yourself, go it alone, make your mark, and succeed on your own right now, dear Aries. Others’ support or the desire to merge with someone can seem to conflict with these desires, but are hard to pass on at the same time! As much as you’d like to succeed and shine on your own merits, you also recognize the need for others, or outside resources and talents, to grow and excel. Reaching a compromise is important now, if difficult as well! This is due to the yearly Sun-Jupiter opposition occurring today. For some of you, this can be about excess spending or borrowing. Take steps to wind down, relax, and reflect, particularly later today when the Moon moves into Pisces and your privacy sector, and it’s especially natural and healing to do all of these things.
Taurus
A Sun-Jupiter opposition occurring today is especially personal for you, dear Taurus, since it occurs when the Sun is in your sign this year. For some of you, there can be a battle of egos happening with a partner, or you could be feeling someone’s demands on you, finding them excessive. Some of you could be attempting to please someone and at the same time striving for independence. Whether to pursue your own interests and stand out independently or to partner up and satisfy someone special in your life can be an issue now. In fact, you’re likely to want to do both! Getting to a state of balance can be challenging but rewarding now. In fact, you can learn a lot about yourself and a relationship, too, in the process.
Gemini
A yearly Sun-Jupiter opposition today points to a situation in which you feel that you want to do it all, dear Gemini, but it’s simply not possible! The best solution is to tone things down. You are looking to do your best in your work and with your self-care regimes, but you also have a strong pull towards rest and dealing with private matters or emotional needs this month with the Sun in your solar twelfth house. You want to please everyone, grow your work and improve your health, and get the rest and time for reflection you need. However, there is only so much time in a day, and spreading yourself thin will not serve you well in the long run. Look for ways to make adjustments that lead to a healthier, more balanced life. Adjusting your expectations will do you a world of good at this time.
Cancer
With Jupiter strong and challenged today and tomorrow, dear Cancer, you should watch for the tendency to promise too much or to go too far out, and for putting your faith in promises made to you at the moment. Consider ways in which your life may have become unbalanced due to excesses, particularly in the social or pleasure-seeking arenas. Benefits are coming to you in these areas of life, but if you are going overboard, there’s the chance you’ll pass these opportunities by. Keep your larger goals in mind as you go about your more pleasurable pursuits. If the Sun-Jupiter opposition today presents a conflict between attention to a friend or group activities and a romantic relationship, individual pursuit, or children, or if you are wondering whether to go something alone or with others, it’s best to consider ways to reach a compromise.
Leo
We have just recently passed the midpoint of Jupiter’s transit through Scorpio and your family and home sector, dear Leo. While this is an excellent transit for your personal life and it will continue to be so until November, if you’ve been spending too much time absorbed in your personal life, then you may see the need to tone things down so that you can reach out more often. You also want to shine in your professional life or to move out of your comfort zone and take a few risks this month, but it’s not always easy to go hard in both areas. Try not to put too much pressure on yourself and aim to cut back on excess. Plans may need adjustment if you have been overshooting. The Moon spends much of the day in your partnership sector, presenting another healthy challenge to seek out more balance in your life.
Virgo
You have a bigger than usual appetite for taking on new interests or developing those you already have, dear Virgo, with Jupiter in the third house of your solar chart this year. There can be a lot on your plate right now, which can lead to a feeling that something is going to break. Try not to stress yourself out further, however. Draw some limits, both with others and with yourself. If long-term goals or plans are not moving or growing as well as you had hoped they would, then it’s time to adjust your expectations to better reflect the time and energy you actually have available to put into them. For some, this can be a time when opinions clash, especially since you have a bigger than usual ego investment in your ideas or work right now.
Libra
With the Sun in opposition to Jupiter today, dear Libra, it’s a sign to look for balance in areas of your life where you’ve been going too far or too hard. It can be a little too easy to overdo spending, eating, and even loving these days. You may be wrestling with demands on you from others and your own expectations of yourself. In your relationships, power dynamics or matters of ownership can figure strongly. If you’ve been going over the top either indulging your interests or giving to others, this is a time when you’re ready to restore balance. You may decide that focusing on your personal goals and values will do much more for your happiness than an excessive focus on outward signs of success or progress. Rein things in as much as possible, as simplifying now seems to be the best solution to problems. The Moon spends most of the day in your sector of heartfelt pursuits, keeping your spirits high for expressing your more playful side.
Scorpio
Jupiter is in your sign this year (until November), and today, the Sun opposes Jupiter, dear Scorpio. This transit can bring you to a turning point. Recent excesses can become especially apparent now. There may be some resistance from others that pushes you to face the fact that you need to make a change. Enthusiasm can wane a little, but as it does, you may discover new ways of expressing yourself, and you could make important adjustments to plans. As much as you’d like to move in your own direction, look for the fuller picture which is best revealed to you through someone special. If you’ve been overdoing your cries for independence or freedom, then this is a time for reining things in a little. Something has to be toned down, and today you’re likely to see precisely what that is.
Sagittarius
The Sun in your work and health sector these days suggests you take greater pride in your work, daily routines, and your health and wellness, dear Sagittarius. Jupiter in your privacy sector, though, encourages you to break out of the routine and enjoy more time to yourself taking part in undemanding activities. Excesses on both ends are likely, but now you reach a turning point and recognize that toning things down a notch is to your benefit. For some of you, this is about doing so much for others that you don’t have much energy or time for yourself, and now you’re ready to restore balance. You can benefit from drawing limits and establishing boundaries — with others and with yourself!
Capricorn
With Jupiter in your social sector this year, dear Capricorn, you want to feel connected with others. However, with the Sun in your creative sector this month, you also want to shine for your individuality and your talents. Today, you can feel torn between these states of mind, or you could feel that you’re doing too much to fill both needs and you’re overwhelmed. For some, there can be a conflict between attention to group or friend activities and individual or romantic affairs. Your desire to succeed, grow, and develop both on your own and as part of a group is powerful now, but you can only do so much. Something has to give, and you may very well see what that is today. After all, if you spread yourself out too thin, something (or everything) has to take a hit.
Aquarius
Jupiter has been encouraging you to reach a little further in your career or in the outside world than you usually do, dear Aquarius, but this month, the Sun is stimulating a desire or need to shine in your personal life, with family, and at home. As much as you’d like to go hard in both areas, you’re realizing that you won’t do either well if you exhaust yourself doing too much. For some of you, if you’ve been expecting too much from a project or venture, this is a time for a turning point and the need to make some adjustments as the Sun forms its yearly opposition to retrograde Jupiter. If you’ve been overshooting or expecting too much from yourself, you’re now ready to restore some balance. Putting pressure on yourself to reach great heights in a short amount of time will defeat the purpose, which is happiness! The Moon spends most of the day in your sign, and you are likely to get noticed.
Pisces
The Sun’s yearly opposition to Jupiter happens today, dear Pisces, and circumstances seem to bring your attention to areas of your life where you’ve been doing too much. Excesses, particularly related to mental pursuits and projects, can be especially evident or burdening now. In an effort to shine, you may have taken on too much, or possibly promised too much, and deadlines can loom. Overextension is possible, but it can be difficult to tone things down because of your strong desire to excel and succeed. The best way to deal with things is to aim to simplify rather than throw things away. Restoring balance and streamlining will benefit you all around. The Moon spends most of the day in the sign behind yours, also pointing to a need to take things easy.
* 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.
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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 8 2018 11:10 pm
Event: Moon enters Pisces
Description: The Moon in Pisces
A time to observe, feel, and process. We may pay special attention to our dreams, both of the night and day variety, and the subtle areas of our lives. Focusing on creativity, philanthropy, spirituality, and artistry can be beneficial. Build your intuition, slow down and rest.
Date & Time: May 8 2018 10:28 pm
Event: Moon goes void of course
Date & Time: May 8 2018 0:11 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqr Jup
Description: Transiting Moon Square Transiting Jupiter
We may not be very realistic right now – there can be some exaggeration. Minor annoyances are possible now. Contrariness or disagreements. This is not an ideal time for publicity, promotion, or legal matters. We can experience injustices. We are less inclined to consider the consequences of over-eating, over-drinking, or overdoing in general. This is a time to show some restraint. Grandiosity is not appreciated right now, and excess doesn’t go over well either. With a little self-control we can learn about what truly makes us happy.
Date & Time: May 8 2018 2:46 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon SSq Jun
Description: Transiting Moon SemiSquare Transiting Juno
There may be clinging or controlling behavior if we are driven by our fears. Hypersensitivity and moodiness are possible. Tread lightly with tricky emotional issues.
Date & Time: May 8 2018 3:05 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon SSq Ves
Description: Transiting Moon SemiSquare Transiting Vesta
We can be a little stiff with our emotions, and we can be distracted from our work or focus. There can be difficulty expressing tenderness, concern, or care.
Date & Time: May 8 2018 7:57 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Tri Pal
Description: Transiting Moon Trine 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 8 2018 8:50 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: May 8 2018 10:53 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon SSq Sat
Description: Transiting Moon SemiSquare Transiting Saturn
We could feel burdened, restricted, or limited during this brief influence. We could be feeling a little down on ourselves, excluded, or lonely. There can be some awkwardness or stiffness and difficulty showing affection and feelings. Patience is a virtue right now; otherwise we might succumb to feelings of frustration and sadness. All good things come to those who wait.
Date & Time: May 8 2018 10:28 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sxt Ura
Description: Transiting Moon Sextile Transiting Uranus
We are open to new ideas. A break in the routine is pleasing now. We could be experimenting with new ideas or feelings.
Date & Time: May 8 2018 11:10 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cnj Pis
Description: Transiting Moon Entering Pisces
A time to observe, feel, and process. We may pay special attention to our dreams, both of the night and day variety, and the subtle areas of our lives. Focusing on creativity, philanthropy, spirituality, and artistry can be beneficial. Build your intuition, slow down and rest.
Date & Time: May 8 2018 8:38 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Sun Opp Jup
Description: Transiting Sun Opposition Transiting Jupiter
You are confident and optimistic. Make the most of this sunny period to expand your horizons but don’t go over the top.
Date & Time: May 8 2018 8:55 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mer Cpl Nep
Description: Transiting Mercury ContraParallel Transiting Neptune
Date & Time: May 8 2018 3:51 am
Event: Tr Ves R
Description: Transiting Vesta Stationary
Date & Time: May 8 2018 10:58 am
Event: Tr-Tr Ves Sqr Jun
Description: Transiting Vesta Square Transiting Juno
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.
AQUARIUS STRONG
Humanitarian, innovative, group conscious, progressive, serving others. Can be rebellious, eccentric, aloof, emotionally superficial, overly extroverted.
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.
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: THIRD QUARTER
Moon from 90 to 45 degrees behind the Sun.
We have strong beliefs and are likely to put them into action. We have the wisdom to know when to act, but sometimes can be inflexible.
The following aspects (major only) and positions are at noon (EDT) on May 8th:
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 AQUARIUS
You feel secure with intellect rather than emotions. You may be aloof from emotions, or distrust emotions as irrational and unpredictable. You may have viewed your mother as emotionally erratic.
25TH DEGREE OF AQUARIUS
Part of Body: Left tibialis anterior muscle
Sabian Symbol: A butterfly with the right wing more perfectly formed.
ASPECTS OF THE MOON
SEXTILE MERCURY Orb 1°24′ Separating
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, all things equal.
SQUARE JUPITER Orb 5°57′ Separating
We may not be very realistic right now, which can lead to moodiness, as we are more invested in our dreams and expectations.
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.
19TH DEGREE OF TAURUS
Part of Body: Maxillary artery
Sabian Symbol: A new continent rises out of the ocean.
ASPECTS OF THE SUN
OPPOSITION JUPITER Orb 0°23′ 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.
SEXTILE NEPTUNE Orb 1°58′ Separating
Opportunities will arise for you to express your intuitive and artistic nature.
TRINE PLUTO Orb 3°13′ 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 ARIES
We communicate enthusiastically and straightforwardly under the influence of Mercury in Aries. Decisons are quick and perhaps rushed. Commentary is frank and possibly insensitive. We’re not inclined to overthink or dwell.
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.
ASPECTS OF MERCURY
SQUARE MARS Orb 3°55′ Applying
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 6°39′ Applying
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.
SQUARE PLUTO Orb 1°44′ Separating
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
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.
17TH DEGREE OF GEMINI
Part of Body: First rib
Sabian Symbol: The head of a youth changes into that of a mature thinker.
ASPECTS OF VENUS
QUINCUNX JUPITER Orb 1°28′ Applying
You like to have the approval of other people. You need to make adjustments in your life so that you can be generous and warm-hearted regardless of others’ opinions.
SQUARE NEPTUNE Orb 0°53′ Separating
We are easily seduced, impressionable, and ready to believe what we want to see. Wait for a better time to make important decisions.
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.
27TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN
Part of Body: Deep nerves
Sabian Symbol: A mountain pilgrimage.
ASPECTS OF MARS
SQUARE URANUS Orb 2°44′ 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 5°39′ 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.
19TH DEGREE OF SCORPIO
Part of Body: Uterine ligaments, Haller’s net
Sabian Symbol: A parrot listening and then talking.
ASPECTS OF JUPITER
TRINE NEPTUNE Orb 2°22′ 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.
23RD DEGREE OF GEMINI
Part of Body: Head of the humerus
Sabian Symbol: Three fledglings in a nest high in a tree.
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.
5TH DEGREE OF ARIES
Part of Body: The eyes, left and right
Sabian Symbol: A triangle with wings.
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.
13TH DEGREE OF LEO
Part of Body: Right ventricle of heart
Sabian Symbol: An old sea captain rocking on the porch of his cottage.
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 8, 2018.**
Aspects to Ven 16°Ge55 +23°58′
Cnj 17°Ge04 RIGEL ** To bring knowledge to others.
Aspects to Sat 08°Cp48 -22°15′
Cnj 08°Cp33 FACIES — Ruthlessness or the victim.
Aspects to Nep 16°Pi02 -06°22′
Cnj 15°Pi33 ACHERNAR Risk of rapid endings.
Aspects to Pal 22°Ge26 -01°58′
Cnj 22°Ge06 CAPELLA Love of movement
Cnj 22°Ge24 PHACT To quest adventure.
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