More Of Today’s Forecast

The waxing Libra Moon emphasizes the need for good taste and manners when dealing with others. Venus, the relationship planet, enters her own sign of Taurus shortly before dawn. Ordinarily we would expect lovers to become more affectionate and possessive. However, “don’t fence me in” Uranus sits waiting for Venus in the Sign of the Bull. The dynamics are curious. The more one tries to hold on, the more difficult a situation becomes. Love freely, but without attachment. Try something quirky and new. Because mental Mercury is well aligned with imaginative Neptune, the chances of hitting upon a successful plan of action are excellent. Mars arrives in protective Cancer late tonight. Moms and rulers of the roost become more militant. Remember, good decorum continues to be desirable. You catch more flies with honey than with vinegar. Moon in Libra, Venus enters Taurus, Mercury sextile Neptune, Mars enters Cancer.

During the wee hours of the morning, harmony between the Taurus Sun and Virgo Moon bodes well for inner peace as well as a restful sleep. Loving Venus and macho Mars perform a captivating dance later this morning. Their engaging sextile aspect occurs with both stars at the last degree of their respective signs, Aries and Gemini. Affections are passionately felt and may lead to impulsive acts. Be sure you truly want what you’re pursuing today. A sense of deja vu could feel haunting. To be safe don’t go too far too fast. The early afternoon hours could see an overture rejected, a plan delayed or hopes dashed. Calmer trends dominate the remainder of the day. The waxing Moon enters Libra during the mid-afternoon, highlighting the current state of relationships. All the same, thoughts of long ago sweethearts and lost loves are likely to continue into tomorrow. Moon in Virgo v/c 1:19PM-2:51PM Moon enters Libra, Venus sextile Mars.

A get back to work mentality is reinforced by the waxing and ever diligent Virgo Moon. The morning’s lunar alignments foster fact gathering, excellent decisions, clear communications and efficient travel. This is a fabulous time to roll up your shirtsleeves and dive into challenges with total commitment. The Taurus Sun’s trine to tiny but powerful Pluto underscores necessity and lends resourcefulness and tenacity throughout the long and fruitful day. You won’t know just how much you’re capable of until you give your best. Evening brings an emotionally charged few hours. Talk may naturally turn to hopes and dreams, as well as the steps needed to make them reality. With support from the stars, the path forward is made clear. Moon in Virgo, Sun trine Pluto.

Happy Mother’s Day! Early risers are energized and in the mood for fun. The Leo Moon is aglow with help from sweet Venus and salty Mars. No special treat or gift is too much for deserving Moms! By mid-morning the day settles into a more relaxed mood. The Moon is void of course until just after noon. Use these low key hours to slow down and savor simple joys. Once the Moon enters Virgo the day’s second chapter begins in earnest. Normally fastidious and even timid souls suddenly find themselves open to daring new adventures. The evening’s lunar trine to liberating Uranus is behind the shift. Visits to previously unexplored places, mingling in multi-cultural environments and trying the untried can be exhilarating. Go ahead, take a walk on the wild side! Moon in Leo v/c 8:25AM-12:22PM Moon enters Virgo.

During the early morning, shortly before dawn, the Taurus Sun forms a stabilizing trine to Saturn. The day begins on rock solid footing. Priorities are clear. A sense of destiny, duty or karmic responsibility may be noted. Early birds are content to be on their way, work in the garden or tend to mundane chores. The waxing Leo Moon is approaching the First Quarter phase so both energy and stress levels rise throughout the daylight hours. After sunset the Moon makes the exact square to the Taurus Sun. Frustrations can lead some folks to act as the proverbial bull in a china shop. Luckily, the Moon is also in a fine and forgiving trine to Jupiter. Take to the high road tonight. Smile and laugh away tensions, jealousies and potential rivalries. Moon in Leo, Sun trine Saturn.

The early morning hours labor under a void of course Cancer Moon. Energy levels increase with the mid-morning entry of the Moon into lustrous Leo. Here the waxing Moon supports growing confidence as well as self-acceptance but be careful, don’t let egotism run amok. An afternoon lunar square with Uranus can easily upset plans, humbling even the most poised and self-assured individuals. The risk of an accident of unexpected snafu is high. Ordinarily straightforward matters may become complicated “what if?” scenarios. Sorting out complex issues and multiple possibilities isn’t made any simpler by tonight’s lunar square with mental Mercury. Fortunately, stabilizing trends are also close at hand. Persevere. Diligence, loyalty and common sense overcome all difficulties. Moon in Cancer v/c 12:00AM-9:14AM Moon enters Leo.

Today has delightful highs as well as momentous challenges. The morning is most agreeable. At midday the Cancer Moon is in a wondrous trine to mystical Neptune. Venus is also happily aligned in a trine with Jupiter. Both aspects have the power to stir hearts, uplift spirits and encourage kindness. The Venus/Jupiter angle is also prospering. The Cosmic stage is set for enjoying life. After lunch Venus reaches a testing square to Pluto. Responsibilities weigh heavily. Who’s paying for lunch? Who is in control? Answers to these and other questions may cause dismay. Fortunately, the Moon is in harmony with the Taurus Sun, offering a short-lived early afternoon window for making peace. By mid-afternoon the Moon triggers a taut T-square alignment, opposing Saturn and Pluto while squaring Venus. Feelings are easily bruised so maintain your composure and be caring and kind. Moon in Cancer v/c 10:06PM-12:00AM, Venus trine Jupiter, Venus square Pluto.

Well before sunrise the Moon eases into her own sign of Cancer. Mental and emotional sensibilities are super alert. Psychic abilities are in unusually sharp operating order as mental Mercury conjuncts intuitive Uranus. The future may seem like an open book. Welcome serendipity, the magic of chance encounters, voices in your head and suggestions from friends and strangers. The Moon’s favorable angles with Mercury and Uranus help make physical awareness acute. Heed the promptings of your body. Eat the foods, wear the colors, do the things that excite and energize you. The Taurus Sun’s sextile to Neptune crowns the day. Enjoy the comforts of your nest, a good film, music and other artistic expressions tonight. Moon in Gemini v/c 12:00AM-5:06AM Moon enters Cancer, Mercury conjunct Uranus, Sun sextile Neptune.

Venus’ testing square with sober Saturn puts a crimp in finances and matters of the heart. Even long time partners and allies may find themselves at odds this morning. The chatty Gemini Moon is also in a square to Neptune. There’s a good chance a misunderstanding is behind a social impasse rather than a betrayal of trust. As midday nears a lunar sextile to Venus offers an opportunity to make peace. Lunchtime get togethers are amiable. An air of expectancy follows. Hopes could be overinflated by late afternoon. Don’t take anything for granted. Be sure to stay on the same page with partners. Impulsive words and actions carry the risk of setting off a new round of confusion, worries and disagreements. The evening turns mellower as the Moon embarks on a lengthy void of course period. Moon in Gemini v/c 7:50PM-12:00AM, Venus square Saturn.

There’s nothing like the sparkling crescent of a Gemini Moon for sharpening minds and senses and setting the world to talking. However quickly information may be received and processed or facts collected and shared, there are also likely to be glitches today. Assessments may be erroneous, spoken or written words misunderstood. Some folks may wonder if Mercury is retrograde but that is not the case. Today’s communications breakdowns are a result of mental Mercury’s mid-afternoon sign change. The shift from impulsive Aries to slower moving Taurus requires a corresponding change of mindset. Be patient as well as unhurried. Allow for second thoughts. A thorough and methodical approach works better throughout the second half of the day. Moon in Gemini, Mercury enters Taurus.

The morning hours are wonderful for gardening, puttering around the house and setting things in proper working order. Efficiency experts thrive. The Moon continues her journey through steadfast Taurus but shortly before noon goes void of course. The less energized afternoon hours lend themselves to relaxing and enjoying simple pleasures. Adding spice to an otherwise mellow period, feisty Mars makes a potent late afternoon opposition to Jupiter. Those engaged in friendly debate or competitive sports find the added energy to their liking but talk politics or religion at your own risk. Opinions are proudly held and loudly voiced. Passions and chatter on social media may easily drown out reason. Try to be a good listener. Calmer trends prevail after sundown. Moon in Taurus v/c 11:10AM-11:40PM Moon enters Gemini, Mars opposite Jupiter.

This final day of the lunar cycle features a void of course Aries Moon. The celestial double whammy equates with an extremely low tide. This is an inauspicious time to launch a new enterprise. On the contrary, concentrate on tying up loose ends and completing projects. Energy is scarce. Minutes may seem like hours as life slows to a crawl. Minds can wander in restless, circular reveries. Come late afternoon the Moon enters Taurus where, joining forces with Uranus, she breathes new life into the stagnant atmosphere. Listen to hunches. An impromptu after work gathering can be fun but if you’re on the move tonight, pay attention. Please slow down as the risk of an accident or oversight is heightened. Moon in Aries v/c 4:47AM-4:18PM Moon enters Taurus.

A lunar conjunction with Venus happily ushers in the morning. In Aries, the cheerful pairing enlivens and charms, at times in breezy fashion. Affections may be fierce and fleeting. Mental Mercury, also in Aries, tests Pluto. Don’t read more into a gesture, gift or offer than is warranted. Luckily, Mercury is also in a fine trine to Jupiter, fostering broad-minded, philosophical thinking, a timely remedy for Pluto’s obsessive inclinations. Stimulated and empowered by today’s alignments, minds can create discord or harmony equally well. Accentuate positives. Your day will be far more fruitful and enjoyable. Tonight’s lunar squares to her own Nodes and Saturn emphasize the need for kindness as well as calm, level-headed thinking. Moon in Aries, Mercury square Pluto, Mercury trine Jupiter.

Mental Mercury is caught betwixt and between this first day of the new month. The Winged Messenger’s go-getter sextile to Mars contrasts with a more cautious, even dreary square with Saturn. Given the circumstances, indecision is likely. Both aspects are exact before sunrise, freeing the Moon to dominate moods much of the day. The early hours are slow-moving while the Moon lingers void of course in impressionable Pisces. Shortly after dawn the Moon touches down in eager Aries. Recharged, spirits lifted, we enthusiastically set off to work, May Day celebrations and other activities. Mercury’s travails continue into tomorrow, so take time to carefully sort out complicated and confusing issues. Negotiations may drag on but eventually lead to pleasing outcomes. Moon in Pisces v/c 12:00AM-6:24AM Moon enters Aries, Mercury sextile Mars, Mercury square Saturn.

The final day of the month finds the Moon in Pisces, the last sign of the Zodiac. We bid adieu to April with an early morning lunar conjunction with Neptune. Feelings of deep loss as well as idealistic longings are stirred. Some may be searching for an escape route from dull, ordinary routines. Increasing tensions may necessitate a strategy review later in the morning. Stabilizing trends are in place by noontime, making midday meetings constructive. Lay your cards on the table. Maximize productivity by giving your all. Individuals and groups who work with singular purpose make much progress. The workday ends with spirits high. Then the Moon goes void of course at evening’s onset. A quiet, emotionally subdued mood descends but minds remain sharp. Moon in Pisces v/c 5:57PM-12:00AM.

Re-entry into school or the workplace goes smoothly. The Taurus Sun and Pisces Moon are in harmony, making it easier to think and feel you’re in the right place at the right time. Such inner comfort in turn lends itself to being more productive. And speaking of productivity, Saturn, the Cosmic Taskmaster, turns retrograde today. Hovering close by the lunar South Node and Pluto, Saturn’s direction shift can herald a change in priorities for both individuals and large organizations. As the Cosmic “Lord of Karma” Saturn provides the ultimate reality check. If your course is somehow off track, now is a good time to make corrections. Wisdom, hard won through persistent effort and experience, may be instructive. Moon in Pisces, Saturn retrograde.

Invent this day as you go along. The waning Aquarius Moon is void of course, the Cosmos’ invitation to heed the promptings of your heart. Follow whims and fancies. Be a proverbial “Sunday driver” and explore new places at an agreeable pace. Relax with friends or attend a community event. Attempt no heavy lifting. Make no major decisions, purchases or commitments until evening, when the Moon enters a new sign, Pisces. Then, it’s once again “game on!” A lunar sextile to Uranus dominates the final quarter of the day. Thoughts may smoothly drift into considering future plans and options and/or connecting with pals. Listen to your intuitive guidance tonight. Hunches are likely to be accurate. Moon in Aquarius v/c 5:44AM-6:11PM Moon enters Pisces.

Mars makes a tricky mid-morning square with Neptune. The testing angle warrants caution. Inclement weather may impact the day’s plans. Mistakes are more easily made so be sure to double-check all essential gear, schedules and details. Be sure your food is wholesome. More supportive trends soon arrive. By late-morning the Aquarius Moon turns the day around with timely aspects to Mercury and Mars. Clear-eyed thinking and communications with friends are facilitated. Travel delays and other snafus clear up. Enthusiasm seems boundless. The animated atmosphere lasts long into the night. It’s the perfect celestial scenario for a get together with old and new friends to share laughs and stories. Moon in Aquarius. Mars square Neptune.

Before sunrise the Moon enters Aquarius. Typically, the Aquarius Moon fosters easy-going, “live and let live” attitudes. Today is more stressful that usual. The Moon is forming a late morning square with “anything goes” Uranus. The challenging Last Quarter lunar phase is reached this evening. As a result the workday may seem to be a continuing string of misadventures, near catastrophes and other quirky happenings. For starters, slow down. Be ready to adapt to unforeseen events, equipment failures and tech glitches. A few deep breaths help ease the stress. Take an extra B vitamin. Drive with special care, especially during the commuting hours. After sunset there are delightful energies courtesy of Venus. Enjoy frolicking with special loved ones. Moon in Capricorn v/c 12:00AM-5:27AM Moon enters Aquarius, Last Quarter Moon in Aquarius 6:18PM.

A determined Capricorn Moon helps put most people in work mode. The dedication to career ambitions is strengthened by a late morning lunar conjunction with Saturn. Close to the Moon and Saturn are the lunar South Node and Pluto. The powerful configuration is a fine omen for a team meeting or serious chat with the boss. Where there are obstacles, there are solutions. Where there are questions and unknowns, there are answers. Draw on the past. Marshall resources and talents. The driven and fruitful atmosphere begins to dissipate by late afternoon, when the Moon goes void of course. Evening moods are more relaxed. After a strenuous day, most folks are more than ready for some chill time. Moon in Capricorn v/c 3:48PM-12:00AM.

The Capricorn Moon tangles with mental Mercury today. Finding words that accurately convey complex feelings is often a tedious chore when these two stars are at odds. Sparring matches between strong-willed, ambitious types are also more likely. To further complicate matters, Pluto begins to retrograde this afternoon. The Lord of the Underworld is also in Capricorn, the earthy sign of big business and big government. Pluto does have a way of airing society’s dirty laundry. One can only venture a guess as to what new scandals are about to unfold. Whatever storyline you hear, whether it’s a personal matter or international news, it is probably only a small part of the whole picture. Avoid rushing to a judgment. Moon in Capricorn, Pluto Retrograde.

Oh what a beautiful morning! Early birds feel positively great as the Moon and optimistic Jupiter join forces in Sagittarius. However, well before the start of the work day the Moon begins a lengthy void of course period. The dialed down atmosphere includes diminished focus and intensity. Such atmospherics lend themselves to free-flowing creative work and consciousness raising processes such as meditation or therapeutic counseling sessions. On the other hand, more materialistic matters may easily run aground. Delay important meetings, purchases and decisions. The Cosmic gears shift this evening when the Moon enters pragmatic Capricorn. The nighttime environment is thus more well-suited for tackling worldly interests. Moon in Sagittarius v/c 7:43AM-6:50PM Moon enters Capricorn.

Right on schedule for Earth Day, the Taurus Sun’s annual conjunction with Uranus sets many people to thinking about our small planet. Under the influence of the egalitarian, visionary planet of eccentrics and geniuses, there’s no denying we are all in this life together. Uranus may also destabilize the status quo, so be ready for surprises. We may disagree as to what the future holds. A tricky T-square configuration of the Sagittarius Moon, Mars and Neptune stokes both hopes and fears. Tune in to your better angels. Focus in on points of agreement held in common by scientists as well as major religious and spiritual traditions. We are all responsible for the well-being of the planet we call home. Those altruists and artists who hold true to their dreams have a good chance of realizing today’s visions. Moon in Sagittarius, Sun conjunct Uranus.

The first half of the day is picture perfect lazy, ideal for relaxing at home or if the weather is nice, taking a leisurely stroll or drive. The Scorpio Moon is void of course, which explains the lack of initiative or need for a clear destination. However, a minute before noon things change dramatically. The Moon enters vivacious Sagittarius and the day’s livelier second half begins. Lunar alignments with Venus and Mercury bring pleasant encounters with family, friends and neighbors. Affections are plainly put. Ordinarily shy souls are suddenly outspoken. Enjoy the warm social atmosphere while it lasts. Converse with loved ones near and far. It’s also a great evening for making plans. Moon in Scorpio v/c 12:00AM-11:59AM Moon enters Sagittarius.