Daily Astrological Forecast, May 1–22, 2026
We are emboldened with the Full Moon in alchemical Scorpio to build for lasting change.
Emotions are strong but action is important. Today’s assertive numerology of 1 combines with this Scorpio power Moon, supporting decisive movement in a new direction. A Venus-Saturn sextile makes for lasting results of initiatives that build connections, collaborations, closeness and prosperity. With Pluto poised to go retrograde, we want to use our power and seize the moment.
With Moon’s quincunx to Venus exact at 5:36 am (8:36 ET), and to Saturn at 6:07 am (9:09 ET), we can start the day by looking at—and journaling about—our emotional need for change, and the kind of connections, PR, intimacy and business we want to build for.
Luna is full at 10:23 am (1:23 pm ET).
At 11-12 Scorpio, the Sabian symbol reads:AN OFFICIAL EMBASSY BALL… Group-consciousness, as it flowers at the highest level in cultural interchanges between representatives of the elite of the ruling class… the largest unit of social organization is the nation… the ruling class… displaying at least the superficial forms of… permanent relationships in peaceful cooperation. What is evoked is the value of meeting other people at the highest possible level of cultural interplay (i.e. in “full dress”), rather than with an everyday type of consciousness and behavior… the image of a ritualized DISPLAY of power, prestige and wealth. Relationship has been made hierarchical and is institutionalized… this too is an essential feature in the development of rhythmic give-and-take in order to achieve global peace.
Affirmation:
In spite of any weakness I may feel, I move ahead in power, here and now.
Saturday, May 2
A day for enjoying one’s space, journaling and doing inner work: forgiveness, healing, earthing or transmuting beliefs.
Moon in deep Scorpio goes VOC at 1:47 am (4:47 ET). On the portal of yesterday’s Full Moon, and with coruler, driven Mars, approaching a square to expansive Jupiter, we may feel pressured to take major action. Yet the VOC lasts all day, so it’s best to hold our horses, save major moves for tomorrow, and focus on menial tasks and the inner work that is Scorpio’s specialty.
Today’s numerology of 2 is ruled by Moon, and we find comfort from enjoying our home and dear ones, as long as we avoid arguments and resist the temptation to bring up controversial secrets.
At 7:57 pm (10:57 ET), Mercury enters Taurus. This can calm some of our recent feistiness. We can provoke a pause, breathe deeply and find more empathetic ways of expressing ourselves. Mercury direct supports our use of the bull’s financial sense in business or interchanges related to something tangible: belongings, art, sensuality, real estate, nature or money.
Mars in square to extroverted Jupiter combines with the Full Moon portal to fuel bellicosity. Avoid the tendency to engage until after 11:33 pm (2:33 am ET), when Moon enters easy-going Sagittarius.
Invocation:
I give thanks for the knowledge and opportunities for spiritual expansion, here and now.
Sunday, May 3
Morning is great for intuitive activities and the rest of the day for work, activism or promoting something meaningful.
Doors can open as Moon in extroverted Sagittarius combines with today’s numerology of 3, ruled by gentle Venus, and with the strong Full Moon portal.
Mars, still in orb of yesterday’s square to Moon’s ruler Jupiter, fuels confidence. If we can regulate our emotions and avoid a temptation to fly off of the handle or blow things up, we can reach a key agreement or promote or campaign for something.
Tension is strongest in the wee hours before dawn, after Moon’s opposition to rebel Uranus at 12:22 am (3:22 am ET).
At 6:16 am (9:16 am ET), Moon trines psychic Neptune. Combined with the intuitive abilities of the still-active portal of the Full Moon in Scorpio, this trine favors scrying, dream interpretation, connecting with spirit guides, visualizing, and consulting our favorite oracle or medium.
At 10:37 am (1:37 am ET), Moon sextiles potent Pluto. Write down some intentions for empowering contacts and reach out to someone who’s in a position to make a difference. This productive harmony can also be applied to trade, negotiation and campaigning for something that requires courage and strength.
Constructive energies continue this evening as at 6:38 pm (9:38 ET), Moon in able Sag trines Saturn the builder in leader-sign Aries. We can apply our promotional, visionary or diplomatic skills to build for something new.
Affirmation:
Infinite Intelligence expresses through me, and I am equal to any apparent challenges, here and now.
Monday, May 4
We make headway on something requiring diplomacy and strength.
Moon in outgoing Sagittarius combines with today’s practical numerology of 4 and the enthusiasm generated by Mars’ square to dramatic Jupiter. There’s a push to promote, to fight or to campaign for something, and grounded number 4 makes our efforts constructive.
Morning is the best time for people connections, after a wee-hour opposition from Moon to sweet Venus in loquacious Gemini at 12:16 am (3:16 ET). This aspect sweetens communications. We can work on a speech or a proposal, or convince a client, the object of our affections or our public. We could have a business breakfast or get our way in a legal matter.
At 2:33 pm (5:33 ET), assertiveness surges, as Moon trines fighter Mars, and goes on to make a quincunx with ruler Jupiter at 2:48 pm (5:48 ET). We can gather the courage to advertise, negotiate or speak out. And we can get attention for a cause, product or service, as long as we don’t come on too strong, or get dogmatic or bombastic.
Affirmation:
In each bold action, my confidence grows, now and always.
Tuesday, May 5
Morning favors mental adventures. From afternoon on, our skills support practical progress.
Mercury the messenger squares Pluto the powerful this evening, and casts its influence over the entire day, stimulating our powers of mind and words.
This morning, Moon in adventurous Sag combines with today’s restless numerology of 5, moving us to apply our mental powers (accented by Mercury-Pluto) in new ways. We can take on a mental game or challenge, try a new approach to negotiating or transmuting our thoughts, or make a bold case for a cause or viewpoint—using our powers of research and reason.
At 12:06 pm (3:06 ET), Moon enters directed Capricorn, giving our interests a more practical bent and supporting the use of our mental talents for long-term goals.
At 7:01 pm (10:01 ET), clarity gives way to intuition, as Moon squares mystical Neptune. Efforts at practical communication may bring confusion. Drinking and drugs can open us to undesirable influences and entities. What we can do well are activities that combine Capricorn’s practicality with intuition or wisdom. For instance, we can put together or edit a vision board and related materials, connect with angels and spirit guides, or seek out a spiritual or art teacher.
Affirmation:
I give thanks for my mental powers, and use them fully, now and always.
Wednesday, May 6
We look and handle obsolete situations, as Pluto stations to turn retrograde.
After a long shadow period, Pluto comes to a full halt. We’ve been leading up to this energy for the last several months, bringing us to look closely at our areas of transformation, inner work and empowerment. Today brings a turning point. Something can arise for review.
It’s a good day to schedule therapy and, with Moon in constructive Capricorn, follow through on good intentions to declutter, make a schedule for internet-free breaks, go to therapy, and commit to journaling and inner or shadow work. It’s a great time to be firmer with our schedules or habits, and to focus on these areas during the coming months of Pluto’s retrograde. With the dark orb in Aquarius, secrets arise involving authenticity, uniqueness, freedom, altruism, activism, AI and the internet.
Thanks to Moon’s wee-hour trine to Mercury the messenger, very early morning is the best time for connections. If possible, we want to make them before 7:52 am (10:52 ET), when Moon squares ruler, strict Saturn, reaffirming the above themes and making for a rather somber atmosphere.
Thankfully, today’s numerology of 6—ruled by Jupiter—lends a mantle of protection and favors abundance.
After 7:47 pm (10:47 ET), Moon makes a quincunx to sweet Venus, cheering things up and favoring connections of lasting value, in love, socializing, and finance.
Affirmation:
Divine light accompanies me in the shadows, guiding me and showing me the way, now and always.
Thursday, May 7
There’s an early, great window for practical action, and many hours for introspection, rest, recharge and follow up.
If we have work to do, Moon in productive Capricorn offers a small window that’s worth rising early for. At 4:11 am (7:11 ET), Luna opposes expansive Jupiter, illuminating what we want to make grow, and imbuing connections with charisma. Avoid drama, and use this influence before 7:18 am (10:18 ET), when Moon goes VOC for the rest of day!
We can always go back to bed afterward or—on the portal of yesterday’s Pluto SR—use this long VOC for followup with inner work, journaling, or therapy. And we can follow up on minor, organizational and practical endeavors, saving key actions and connections for tomorrow, after Moon enters Aquarius.
Affirmation:
Outer events cannot limit me. I am the power that recodifies everything to its true, loving function, here and now.
Friday, May 8
A day of creativity and healing; an evening of practical opportunity.
Moon is VOC in Capricorn until 12:27 am (3:27 ET) when she enters inspired Aquarius and proceeds to connect with other intuitive planets. Today’s numerology of 8 helps consolidate results.
At 1:50 am (4:50 ET) Moon trines brilliant Uranus, activating intuition, creativity and healing powers.
At 7:23 am (10:23 ET) Moon sextiles mystical Neptune. Opportunities flow as we take initiative to connect with people or engage in activities of romantic, intuitive, promotional or humanitarian interest. If we have key connections to make, we can use the window before 11:22 am (2:22 pm ET), when Moon conjoins intense Pluto—still at station retrograde.
With the conjunction, emotions run deep, hidden things come into view, and we feel driven to act for change, dive into our feelings or get to the bottom of something. We can reconnect with our ideals and set powerful limits on distractions or whatever drains our processes of healing and personal change.
At 8:17 pm (11:17 ET), Moon sextiles Saturn, a wonderful aspect for practical contacts and progress, particularly when combined with today’s powerful numerology of 8.
Affirmation:
I give thanks that I am a powerful agent of divine change, now and always.
Saturday, May 9
We enjoy ample spaces for interaction, enchantment and philosophizing.
Moon in open Aquarius facilitates connection, especially in the first part of the day. She makes a wee hour square to Mercury the messenger, fueling communications and stimulating our minds in creative ways.
We might focus on writing, contact Congress, or do some mental work that requires inspiration. This can include people connections, although things requiring pointed effort or disagreement, discussion and debate, are apt to go better than harmonious things like sales, PR, promotion or romance.
At 1:40 pm (4:40 ET), the energy changes when Moon trines Venus, a lovely aspect that makes us feel good and sweetens connections of all kinds, with family and friends and also with our public, clients, colleagues, and heartthrobs.
At 2:10 pm (5:10 ET) Moon reaches her Fourth Quarter, beginning the final week of her cycle, a time to finish something we’ve started before and rest in preparation for next week’s New Moon in Taurus.
At 19-20 Aquarius, the Sabian symbol is particularly beautiful:
A LARGE WHITE DOVE BEARING A MESSAGE… The answer of spiritual agencies to thorough, sustained and victorious individual efforts… The individual who has gone courageously and with indomitable spirit through his crucial crisis receives, as it were, a deep spiritual blessing from the Soul-realm: “Mission accomplished. Peace be with you.” And in this blessing a secret prophecy of what is yet to come may be seen by the perspicacious and spiritually sensitive mind of the recipient. Every real spiritual step a man takes in his development is the result of a victory over forces of inertia or destruction. The Divine is totally “present” in the heart of all true victories… … the white dove always signifies peace; at the very heart of this peace is the CERTIFICATION of individual worth and victory.
At 3:05 pm (7:05 ET), Moon makes a quincunx to expansive Jupiter. The signs involved, Aquarius and Cancer, share an otherworldly affinity of intuition and humanitarianism, making this a great aspect to connect with others and, with today’s philosophic numerology of 9, share in altruistic activities or a talk about esoteric or existential topics.
At 10:09 pm (1:09 am ET) Moon goes VOC.
Affirmation:
The seed of divine victory is present in all my situations, and I visualize its fruits, here and now.
Sunday, May 10
We can access our confidence and faith, and direct it privately and in connections.
If we happen to be up early, we might enjoy reading or researching alternative versions for fun, while Moon is VOC in Aquarius.
Sun sextiles Jupiter, boosting our confidence and charisma and, in fertile signs Taurus and Cancer, promising fortune in: helping the environment or people, promoting a business or cause, and expanding education and learning. We could hold a garden event for these intentions, give a workshop, or promote our image or creativity on social networks.
Our active day starts at 10:39 am (1:39 pm), when Moon enters romantic Pisces, giving us a brief but valuable window to use today’s courageous numerology of 1 to reach out and connect with someone we care for or are interested in. They might be a potential client or participant in our activity or business related to intuition, spirituality, media production, music or creativity.
At 12:13 pm (3:13 ET) Moon squares rebel Uranus. Connections may feel impersonal, but we can engage in a humanitarian cause, or focus on independent activities to finish something we started before yesterday’s Fourth Quarter Moon, especially in the areas of art, creativity, intuition or spiritual healing.
Affirmation:
The light of our prayers paves humanity’s golden pathway, shielding those who seek it, now and always.
Monday, May 11
We make sweet connections, within and without.
Moon in magical Pisces blends with today’s angelic numerology of 11 and the still-active sextile from Sun to noble Jupiter, to make for a day of humane heart connections.
We can use it in spiritual, intuitive or volunteer activities. Or we can:
- Settle a dispute with a friend or family member
- Work on a project requiring imagination, creativity, or promotional energy
- Contact angels, devas or spirit guides
- Write and present a proposal, agreement or contract
- Sign documents
At 8:43 pm (11:43 ET), Moon sextiles Mercury, favoring communication. With the messenger planet in sensual Taurus, we can say it with flowers, with a gift, with our hands and with hugs. It’s also a great evening for practical communications, presenting a proposal, signing a contract, closing a sale, making an investment, collecting an account due or making a deal of some kind.
If we’re up to it, tonight’s wee-hour aspects are great for business, romance and spiritual activities.
Affirmation:
I thank the light beings who guide me and radiate heart-love to them, here and now.
Tuesday, May 12
A great day for connections of the spiritual, sexy and practical kind.
Before dawn, Moon in romantic Pisces harmonizes with charming Jupiter and warm Sun, fueling confidence, expanding vision and creativity and bringing fortune in sales, promotion, prayers and connections.
After these harmonies, Moon makes a sunrise square to sweet Venus, stimulating desire, good feelings and positive interchanges. We might share a romantic or business brunch, reach out to someone for business, intimacy, reconciliation, or just to show we care. We can also apply creativity to our work.
Today’s numerology of 3, ruled by Venus, accentuates the charm of Pisces Moon, while mental Mercury’s sextile to expressive Jupiter brings abundance, joy and good fortune through communications that aim to motivate, sell, persuade, teach and help others—particularly foreigners or those at a distance.
We may also want to recharge by taking a nap in preparation for tonight’s dynamic influences. They begin at 5:04 pm (8:04), when Moon enters restless Aries. This forceful placement combines with the balsamic phase, energizing us to finish something we started previously.
At 6:44 pm (9:44 ET), Moon sextiles exciting Uranus. Doors can open suddenly as we reach out to others or share our ideas.
The Mercury-Jupiter sextile is exact at 9:44 pm (12:44 am ET), so keep reaching out!
At 11:21 pm (2:21 am ET), Moon conjoins mystical Neptune, accenting intuition, favoring prayer, meditation, angel connections and programing our dreams. In focused Aries, the conjunction favors writing down our goals and using affirmations that begin with I AM.
Affirmation:
I AM the power that manifests my unique and authentic preferences as I clarify them, here and now.
Wednesday, May 13
We can burn through blocks to finish the lunar cycle productively.
Moon in Aries has us revved up. Her wee-hour sextile to intense Pluto makes early morning great for bold, decisive action. We can reach out to someone in a position to make a difference, and shelve perfectionism as we push through excuses and finish something.
The earlier we start, the better, as at 11:10 am (2:10 pm ET), Moon conjoins ponderous Saturn. We might feel stopped or stuck, or get down on ourselves or our conditions.
Saturn also rules today’s all-business-no-play numerology of 4, so we don’t want to stop. The taskmaster planet is good at setting limits and staying focused. Avoid parking in discouragement, and use this Moon’s serious, goal-oriented energy to stay focused in productive motion, even if it seems boring or lonely.
We can also clear the decks, declutter and purge our space and visualization materials in preparation for new intentions at Saturday’s New Moon.
Invocation: Archangel Michael, please cut away low vibrations and hold me in action mode, here and now.
Thursday, May 14
Morning is great for energized connections and nighttime for enjoyment.
We’re on the portal of Saturday’s New Moon in Taurus, and today’s adventuresome numerology of 5 moves us to try something different.
Moon in daring Aries makes an early square to enthusiastic Jupiter, filling us with purpose, creativity and thirst for new horizons. A circumstance or person may seem challenging, but Aries Moon can rise to the occasion. The Ram and Jupiter are both promoters, and we can get the message out, and project it clearly as, at 7:24 am (10:24 ET), Moon conjoins Mercury the messenger. The rest of the morning is great for clarifying our goals and ideas, knocking on doors, picking up the microphone and trying a new way to share our ideas, writing, CV, proposal, product or whatever we want to communicate or promote.
At 11:07 am (2:07 pm ET) Moon sextiles Venus, and opportunities flow for romance, flirting, PR, sharing an adventure, expressing gratitude, winning over a client, and almost anything that requires charm.
At 2:33 pm (5:33 ET), Moon goes VOC on a conjunction to ruler Mars. We want to do something but the VOC doesn’t support productivity. We can direct our energy into a brisk walk, decluttering closets or the garage, cleaning the car, dancing at home.
At 7:31 pm (10:31 ET), Moon enters sensual, prosperous Taurus, sign of her exaltation. We might take in a concert or enjoy music at home, share a nice meal followed by a walk under the stars, a massage or warm cuddlies.
Affirmation:
I live in a realm of abundance that comes to me, now and always.
Friday, May 15
We can do earthing, socialize and work on something we want to last, and reflect, meditate and research what we want to start on the portal of tomorrow’s New Moon.
In Taurus, Moon is exalted, making a very favorable mix with today’e prosperous numerology of 6.
Moon’s early square to Pluto triggers our deeper instincts. We may remember an important dream, do journaling, or consult a therapist. We’re starting a new lunar cycle, and this square wants it to be something authentic and transformative. We can release a resistance to change, identify a stagnant habit, and clear out outdated belongings or attachments. Try doing these things early, as the Taurus-6 combination is great for prosperity and combines with the energy of the New Moon to support:
- Doing business
- Taking care of money
- Making an investment
- Holding a gathering
- Taking on new staff
- Setting up a new business
- Leasing or renting property
- Dating someone new
- Adding spice or romance to an existing relationship
- Pushing ahead on something we want to last
Affirmation:
This beginning is made of divine substance, and only good can come from it, here and now.
Saturday, May 16
The New Moon in Taurus supports us to start something for prosperity, self-expression and a stimulating, lasting network.
Today is a magical portal to clarify our intentions and take an action step to put something in motion. Taurus spotlights abundance, manifestation, security, stability, nature, and our voice.
Today’s lunation integrates mental, intellectual energy. Aspects relate to intelligence, communication, and spreading ideas, as does today’s sharp numerology of 7.
The day starts with an exciting sextile from Moon to Jupiter, exact at 5:39 am (8:39 ET). We can make positive connections that are expansive and enriching for our purpose and abundance. We can reach people’s emotions, attract support for a cause or endeavor, or start a successful campaign or promotion.
The New Moon is exact at 1:01 pm (4:01 ET). In the chart, she conjoins mental Mercury in late Taurus and brilliant Uranus in early Gemini, giving a flavor that’s more intellectual than expected of this earthy lunation. The combination brings support to the vocal side of Taurus—who rules singing, the throat and creativity—and imparts prosperity in self-expression, commerce, AI, the internet, sales, public speaking and getting one’s voice out. (See more on this unique lunation, a ritual, sample intentions and a tip for your sign in our May General Influences.)
Put an intention in writing and take an action step to use the fertile energy.
At 25-26 Taurus, the Sabian symbol says:
A SPANISH GALLANT SERENADES HIS BELOVED. The ritualization of individual desires… the play of collective values as they affect the individual… and indeed confirm his [or her] individuality by giving it a solid basis in a tradition. The individual is still attached to these group-values; he “belongs.” Nevertheless, this state is necessary for a safe and secure sense of differentiation within an enfolding whole. Music and the culturally acceptable rituals of love are cultural products, yet each person can use them for the spontaneous fulfillment of his very own desires… the individual human being making use of… personal status to find fulfillment and a sense of social identity. This is ROLE-PLAYING in its most enjoyable form.
At 6:02 pm (9:02 ET), Moon perfects her conjunction to Mercury. In Taurus, it triggers our creative voice. We can express our feelings and reprogram them with dialogue and words. Abundant Taurus Moon brings her energies of fortune and closeness to our communications.
At 7:23 pm (10:23 ET), Moon enters loquacious Gemini. Still on the portal of today’s lunation, and in orb of a conjunction to electrical Uranus, it’s almost like we have a twin New Moon. We can inject life into all things Gemini—mind, words, communications, connections with colleagues, clients and siblings. Make a daring inquiry or proposal, update your bookshelf, write that email and make that call you’ve been postponing.
At 9:16 pm (12:16 ET), Moon perfects a conjunction to rebel Uranus. Do armchair activism, use prayers, affirmations and mantras for spiritual healing, connect with like-minded souls.
If you have trouble sleeping, make the most of this energizing portal. Stay up and read, research the family tree, heal your body and send healing to dear ones.
Affirmation:
Abundant good wants to fill my world. I see it, I believe and I receive it, here and now.
Sunday, May 17
We express ourselves!
Moon in loquacious Gemini is energized by the conjunction of ruler Mercury to flashy Uranus. On the portal of yesterday’s New Moon, brilliant inspiration can be applied to get something off the ground or, with today’s numerology of 8, to consolidate results of accumulated efforts.
At 1:15 am (4:15 ET), Moon sextiles Neptune, making for rich dreams or—if we want to use it more actively—facilitating spiritual, creative and romantic connections.
At 3:26 am (6:26 ET) Mercury the messenger also enters Gemini, and moves to perfect the conjunction to Uranus.
At 4:01 am (7:01 ET), Moon trines determined Pluto. We begin the day with courage and, with Moon and Pluto in air signs Gemini and Aquarius, strong mental aptitudes. Don’t underestimate the power of your ideas and words. They can drill through layers of resistance, however deep. You can share them to connect with others, to convince or get through to someone. We might write a letter to Congress, negotiate, teach, debate or use our mental courage and power to dissolve limiting beliefs.
Whatever we choose to express, speak or deepen, try to do it before 12:36 pm (3:36 ET), when Moon goes VOC.
Affirmation:
God thinks and speaks through me and my words work miracles, here and now.
Monday, May 18
A day for rest and playing with words, with a zippy nighttime window.
Moon has a long VOC in Gemini until 6:46 pm (9:46 ET), when she makes a dynamic, sexy ingress to Cancer.
Today’s VOC Moon combines with the low-key numerology of 9 to favor inner work, resting or playing with words. This could mean doing crossword puzzles, enjoying table games, writing or speaking poems or limericks, or experimenting with diverse affirmations for fun.
After 6:46 pm (9:46 ET), when Moon enters fertile Cancer, we can enjoy today’s transits for success, romance or both.
- Moon conjoins sweet Venus,
- Venus is in orb of a sexy sextile to hot Mars in abundant Taurus,
- Moon also sextiles hottie Mars.
- Mercury the messenger sextiles romantic Neptune.
Combined, these transits make for connections that are at once dynamic, creative, magnetic and exciting. Charisma surges and a connection can turn into a new beginning. In person, on zoom or by video call, excitement flows and good things can be activated, creatively, financially, editorially, romantically or for real estate.
We also get two planetary ingresses:
- At 3:25 pm (6:25 ET) bold Mars enters abundant Taurus.
- At 6:05 pm (9:05 ET) Venus enters tender Cancer.
Affirmation:
Omnipresent good works in all tendencies, so all tendencies are favorable, here and now.
Tuesday, May 19
We cast magical spells on others, and with our art or insights.
Durning the first part of the day, potent influences are best applied for independent activities in creativity, cognitive expansion or spiritual development. The second part of the day supports magical connections.
Moon in sensitive Cancer spotlights what’s closest to our hearts, while today’s transits make for enthralling connections.
Having perfected their aspects late last night, affectional Venus is still in sextile to hot Mars and loquacious Mercury continues in sextile to hypnotic Neptune.
Increasing the spell’s potency, Mercury trines Pluto the alchemist. We can make magic with our thoughts words, and connections, from getting to the bottom of something, to healing, to persuading irresistibly.
This influence combines with the romantic sextiles mentioned above to make for spellbinding exchanges. We can leave a mark on others, in a date, a meeting, an encounter or through writing, publicity or reaching out in some way. Also, sweet Venus is in orb of her square to compassionate Neptune, fueling creativity, empathy, romance and also illusions. If something or someone looks charming, provoke a pause and apply Mercury-Pluto’s gifts of research and insight to get a clear picture, and avoid signing commitments or making a significant investment. The many potential benefits of these influences are optimized later in the day.
Very early, Moon makes tense aspects to Neptune and Pluto, two of the players in today’s key aspects. At 12:40 pm (3:40 ET), Moon squares strict Saturn. This influence can be cold and uncomfortable, although we can use it to organize journals, the kitchen or a spiritual bookshelf. The best time for connections is after the square subsides, starting at 3:10 pm (6:10 ET).
Affirmation:
I give thanks for the divine tendencies that flow in my life and situations, now and always.
Wednesday, May 20
Various influences support business, home life, rest, meditation and socializing. Check the times.
Moon in Cancer combines with today’s numerology of 2, also ruled by Moon, to favor focus on family, cuddling, home, or real estate. With the Venus-Neptune square perfecting, romance, compassion and creativity are on fire. Things may not be as sweet as they seem, though. Save major commitments and investments for another day.
Luna goes on a long VOC at 6:27 am (9:27 ET), after which she favors relaxing—enjoying our home, cooking, garden, and pets and other dear ones. The Venus-Neptune square can be applied during this VOC in heart-centered meditation, prayers, mantras, connections with light beings or visualization.
At 5:37 pm (8:37 ET) Sun shifts from stable, sensual Taurus to light, loquacious, fluid Gemini. With ruler Mercury fully direct, we can share ideas, engage in commerce, connect with colleagues, siblings, clients, make a short trip, study, write, present and promote.
Save key actions and connections for before the VOC or after 7:48 pm (10:48 ET), when Moon enters vibrant Leo. She blends with the square from sweet Venus to imaginative Neptune to favor creativity, romance and compassionate endeavors.
At 7:57 pm (10:57 ET), Moon sextiles ruler Sun, amping up the light, vitality, and enthusiasm and favoring warm emotions and self-expression. We can party, send flowers to a love object, be theatrical, take in a play, take someone to dinner, send gratitude cards.
At 10:13 pm (1:13 ET), Moon in showy Leo sextiles liberating Uranus in verbose Gemini. The artist withing awakens, we can do electrifying activism and make exhilarating connections with friends and fellow-idealists.
Just half an hour later, things may get a little rough. At 10:43 pm (1:43 am ET) Moon squares feisty Mars, forming a T-square with Pluto. We want to keep a low profile and preferably avoid driving, using knives and engaging in potentially aggressive interchanges.
If we feel hyped-up, we can always scrub the bathtub, clean the oven or sage the house for spiritual protection… Handle machinery and sharp implements with care.
Invocation to cleanse and protect the home: Goddess Simhamukha, Mother of All Conquerors, Queen of the countless dakinis, please fill this house with your blue light—as I now visualize-, and use your powers to pulverize opposing forces and transmute them to compassion, here and now.
Read more about the pre-Buddhist goddess, Simhamukha, and other powerful light beings, in my book Angels and Goddesses, Manifest Your Desires with Angelic Intelligence. (St. Paul, MN, Llewellyn Worldwide, 2022).
Thursday, May 21
Keep a low profile, focus on armchair activism, or do inner work to clarify and unblock personal goals.
In the wee hours, Moon in passionate Leo trines mysterious Neptune in tough Aries and moves to oppose determined Pluto in rebellious Uranus at 5:02 am (8:02 ET). Creativity is fueled, and so is our spirit of fight. With assertive Mars perfecting a square to dominant Pluto, confrontations can generate fallout. With both planets in fixed signs, everybody thinks they’re right and is willing to step in the ring to prove it.
Sweet Venus is still in orb of her square to divine Neptune. Those who like to meditate can make connections with light beings and practice forgiveness, self-esteem, metta, or another heart-centered meditation.
This can also help defuse the rougher potential of Mars square Pluto. The positive potential of Mars-Pluto is an injection of determination and courage to act on ideals and goals. In journaling, reflection or in a session with a coach, success guide or wise confident, we can find the inner connection needed to make up our minds. If we suddenly feel like David ready to take on Goliath, it’s probably wiser to wait this one out—unless it’s a heroic act to help someone, and even then we want to take care. Also, Venus square Neptune can litter our paths with rose-colored glasses. Before leaping, stop and assess the cliff and check your equipment.
The best time for people connections starts at 11:43 am (2:43 pm ET), when Moon sextiles expressive Mercury, facilitating connections, presentations, sales, education and communications. Get them made before 3:05 pm (6:05 ET), when Moon goes VOC for the rest of the day. In Leo, she supports having fun, playing games, taking in a film, or any kind of low-key, non-extreme fun.
Affirmation:
As I consult my heart and clarify my own, unique intent, my good comes into view, here and now.
Friday, May 22
High on creativity, unpredictable on productivity.
Moon is VOC all day in playful, creative Leo.
We could make mandalas, do art therapy, enjoy film, do window shopping, enjoy a hobby, something fun, social or creative that doesn’t require a specific outcome. If you don’t happen to have the freedom to spend the day in play, try to hold off on key connections, tasks and actions, and put some warmth and fun into whatever you do.
This means that the constructive sextile from Mercury to Saturn will go largely unused, that is, until Moon enters organized, productive Virgo at 11:57 pm (2:57 am ET), when we can send messages or emails to have progress.
Invocation: I invite the angels of joy to parade through my home and lift the vibration, here and now.
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