Moonsign,
Sunsign
and More
by Jenny Yates
Sunsign
and More
by Jenny Yates
May 16 to 30, 2018 |
What sign is the moon in? What signs do the planets occupy? What is the current lunar cycle about? For the aspects currently affecting everyone, click here. And for a daily overview, click here. |
Venus is in Gemini In Gemini, Venus is devoted to intellectual pleasures. This can mean anything from crossword puzzles to lectures on Medieval candle magic. It's especially good for scintillating conversation. Everyone is wittier and more interesting, and everyone is quicker to respond to your ripostes. (And they're ready to repost everything you write, too.) And yes, it's a good time for puns. Try to control yourself. Venus will be in Gemini until July 4. Venus entered Gemini in NYC: Thurs, June 9, 10:23 am in Vancouver: Thurs, June 9, 7:23 am in London: Thurs, June 9, 3:23 pm in Berlin: Thurs, June 9, 4:23 pm |
The Moon moves into Gemini in NYC: Tues, May 15, 4:43 pm in Vancouver: Tues, May 15, 1:43 pm in London: Tues, May 15, 9:43 pm in Singapore: Weds, May 16, 4:43 am in Sydney: Weds, May 16, 6:43 am moves into Cancer in NYC: Thurs, May 17, 5:47 pm in Vancouver: Thurs, May 17, 2:47 pm in London: Thurs, May 17, 10:47 pm in Singapore: Fri, May 18, 5:47 am in Sydney: Fri, May 18, 7:47 am moves into Leo in NYC: Sat, May 19, 7:10 pm in Vancouver: Sat, May 19, 4:10 pm in London: Sun, May 20, 12:10 am in Singapore: Sun, May 20, 7:10 am in Sydney: Sun, May 20, 9:10 am moves into Virgo in NYC: Mon, May 21, 10:02 pm in Vancouver: Mon, May 21, 7:02 pm in London: Tues, May 22, 3:02 am in Singapore: Tues, May 22, 10:02 am in Sydney: Tues, May 22, 12:02 pm moves into Libra in NYC: Thurs, May 24, 2:51 am in Vancouver: Weds, May 23, 11:51 pm in London: Thurs, May 24, 7:51 am in Singapore: Thurs, May 24, 2:51 pm in Sydney: Thurs, May 24, 4:51 pm moves into Scorpio in NYC: Sat, May 26, 9:39 am in Vancouver: Sat, May 26, 6:39 am in London: Sat, May 26, 2:39 pm in Singapore: Sat, May 26, 9:39 pm in Sydney: Sat, May 26, 11:39 pm moves into Sagittarius in NYC: Mon, May 28, 6:29 pm in Vancouver: Mon, May 28, 3:29 pm in London: Mon, May 28, 11:29 pm in Singapore: Tues, May 29, 6:29 am in Sydney: Tues, May 29, 8:29 am moves into Capricorn in NYC: Thurs, May 31, 5:26 am in Vancouver: Thurs, May 31, 2:26 am in London: Thurs, May 31, 10:26 am in Singapore: Thurs, May 31, 5:26 pm in Sydney: Thurs, May 31, 7:26 pm |
What does the moon's sign tell you? See Moon Signs and Lunar Transits |
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Pluto is in Capricorn Pluto has to do with the slowest, most relentless and most inexorable trends. In spite of being demoted from planet status, it's still very influential when it comes to social transformation. As soon as Pluto entered this pragmatic, restrained ascetic sign, the economy took a very different shape. Everyone switched from spending and speculating to worrying and saving. The emphasis is on what works, not necessarily what feels good. This is a long-term conservative influence, but the word "conservative" can mean a lot of different things. It could mean conserving the land, and becoming better stewards of the earth. It could mean conserving the wisdom of our elders. It could mean looking to the people who have spent their lives developing practical skills and asking, "Okay, how do we do this?" Pluto has been in Capricorn since November 2008 and will be here until March 2023. |
Saturn is in Capricorn Saturn is now entering its home sign, where it’s an especially strong influence. This is a period when the focus will be on duty, responsibility and pragmatism, and there won’t be a lot of time or room for frivolity. When times are hard, people focus on the basics, and act more cautiously. This is a sign of structure and tradition, and so the emphasis will be on maintaining the status quo, and bolstering it further whenever possible. We may see more poverty and lack, for many reasons, during this time. Natural resources will become scarcer, and people already in power will be even more efficient in taking control of what’s there. With Saturn in this sign, I can see the world becoming more and more like a factory, a machine, with people being ground under by the emphasis on efficiency and competence. At the same time, organization is rewarded, in whatever form, and so we are likely to see a lot of grassroots organization take firm root. Discipline and commitment are rewarded by this sign, and this will help people survive. Saturn is the planet that rules bones, and so we’ll become aware of the bones of our society. We’ll become well acquainted with its framework, and it will be clear when it’s crooked, when it’s unstable, when it’s not sustainable. The process of righting it is slow and painstaking, but that work will continue doggedly during this time. Saturn will be in Capricorn until March 21, 2020. Saturn entered Capricorn in NYC: Tues, Dec 19, 11:48 pm in Vancouver: Tues, Dec 19, 8:48 pm in London: Weds, Dec 20, 4:48 am in Singapore: Weds, Dec 20, 12:48 pm in Sydney: Weds, Dec 20, 3:48 pm |
The sun is in Taurus Everything becomes more concrete and physical when the sun enters Taurus. There’s an emphasis on working with the stuff of the earth: the soil, the worms, the compost, the seeds. People are more definite about everything, more likely to make up their minds and keep them made up. It’s time to take a stance, to pick a little spot of ground and plant yourself there. People also become more aware of the basics: how much money they have in the bank, how much insurance they have, and the general state of their health. This is a good time to look at the foundations of your life, and to strengthen them in any way that they need strengthening. It’s also a good time to live in the moment, though. This earthy sign is very sensual, and so this is a nice month to just sit in the garden and listen to the birds sing and watch the flowers grow. This is a different kind of maintenance. You’re recharging your batteries, finding your center, feeling your connection to the earth’s core. The sun will be here until May 20. The sun entered Taurus in NYC: Thurs, Apr 19, 11:12 pm in Vancouver: Thurs, Apr 19, 8:12 pm in London: Fri, Apr 20, 4:12 am in Singapore: Fri, Apr 20, 11:12 am in Sydney: Fri, Apr 20, 1:12 pm |
Jupiter is in Scorpio The character of the year changes, as Jupiter enters its new sign. And this new year is one of deeper thoughts and feelings. Many people will be moved to examine what’s going on in their brains and their hearts, to figure out where these angry or painful thoughts are coming from, and perhaps to make changes. Scorpio is an intensely emotional sign, so a great many strong feelings will emerge throughout this year. People will be laughing, crying, suffering, bonding, and trying to come to terms with their inner demons. Some people will do this in the quiet of their rooms, and nobody will know about these dramatic inner struggles until the explosion happens. Other people will reach out, will allow themselves to be vulnerable, will heal, and will help others heal. So you can say this will be the year when we all deal with our mental and emotional health. Spiritual health also plays a part in this, and Scorpio is a sign of extremes. So you may have more people rejecting the noisy materialism of the world, and living in a state of Zen purity. Scorpio is a sign of strong desires, and it can also manifest in the desire to completely renounce desire. And it’s also a year when hidden things can come to light, including corruption, collusion and vice. I expect some politicians to fall from grace, and some rottenness to be exposed during the coming year. Jupiter will be here until November 8, 2018. Jupiter entered Scorpio in NYC: Tues, Oct 10, 2017, 9:20 am in Vancouver: Tues, Oct 10, 2017, 6:20 am in London: Tues, Oct 10, 2017, 2:20 pm in Singapore: Tues, Oct 10, 2017, 9:20 pm in Sydney: Weds, Oct 11, 2017, 12:20 am |
Venus is in Gemini This is a friendly place for the planet of love and pleasure. It lends itself to easy-going conversations, low- key discussions, and pleasurable mental diversions. People are friendly, witty and engaging, and they laugh a lot under this influence. Nothing seems quite as serious as usual. The emphasis is on popular culture - TV shows, romance novels, thrillers, pop music, action films. Everyone wants to be entertained, without having to work too hard to figure out what’s going on. However, there’s a lot of curiosity to Gemini, and so even rather abstruse works of art can find an audience. There will always be someone ready to explain it to everyone else. The main thing now is communication. There are lots of bridges being built – between people and people, between people and ideas, between ideas and ideas. Everyone is engaged in making connections. The world is a small place, but it’s a place of constantly milling people. Everybody wants to experience the whole range of activities, to glide smoothly from one place to the next, never stopping or getting too enmeshed. When it comes to relationships, this lends itself to casual friendships and to speed-dating more than to deeper levels of intimacy. It’s a good time to get to know someone, to hang out with them in lots of different circumstances. By the time Venus leaves Gemini, you’ll have developed an easy and comfortable connection, and you can see whether you’d like to take it further. Venus will be in Gemini until May 19. Venus entered Gemini in NYC: Tues, Apr 24, 12:39 pm in Vancouver: Tues, Apr 24, 9:39 am in London: Tues, Apr 24, 5:39 pm in Singapore: Weds, Apr 25, 12:39 am in Sydney: Weds, Apr 25, 2:39 am |
Neptune is in Pisces This could be a time of beautiful spiritual flowering, a time when large numbers of people open up their hearts and connect with each other. The idealism of Neptune becomes deeply intuitive, emotional and sympathetic when this planet goes through Pisces. The matter of faith is likely to be paramount as Neptune goes through this sign. Who and what do we trust? People will have a stronger need to believe in something (or someone), and this can mean that some folks will be preyed upon by unscrupulous con men. A gullible populace isn't always good at picking leaders, so it will be important to talk as clearly and fully as possible about all the issues of the day. Open communication is important and protective during this period. Neptune is the planet of the strange, so things may take odd turns. Everyone will be a little more susceptible to illusions, confusion, fascinations, and poetic deliriums. New drugs could make an appearance – both medicinal and recreational - and new healing techniques be developed. Creativity is enhanced by Neptune in this sign, especially when it comes to rhythmic forms like music and poetry, and to the arts of illusion such as theatre and film. We could see the flowering of some amazing new art-forms. Religious institutions get new life from Neptune’s passage through Pisces, but only if they offer a true connection with the wisdom of the inner self. It’s not a time for dogma, but for breaking down all artificial divisions and merging with the infinite. Neptune will be here until March 2025. Neptune entered Pisces in NYC: Fri, Feb 3, 2012, 2:03 pm in Vancouver: Fri, Feb 3, 2012, 11:03 am in London: Fri, Feb 3,2012, 7:03 pm in Berlin: Fri, Feb 3, 2012, 8:03 pm in Sydney: Sat, Feb 4, 2012, 6:03 am |
The Current Lunar Cycle (24° Taurus) This is a time of change, and these changes could impact systems and institutions that are seen as quite solid and permanent. When the mighty fall, it makes quite a crash. Three planets are in stable, earthy Taurus at this new moon, and Uranus – the planet of change - is just on the verge of moving into Taurus, after seven years in Aries. And Uranus is already dealing with a challenge, at this threshold time. Mars, also just about to change signs, is squaring Uranus, contributing more excitable, unstable energy to the picture. This lunar cycle is going to see a lot of challenges, conflicts, and breakdowns. The best way to use the energy of this new moon is to check on the basics in your life. What’s most important? What do you want to last? This is where you need to put your energy. It’s important to be grounded, to focus on the essentials, and to avoid over-reacting. Some changes are uncomfortable but necessary, and if you’re calm and patient, you can improve your situation. This lunar cycle lasts until the next new moon on June 13. Its climactic moment is the full moon (and lunar eclipse) on May 29. The new moon occurred in NYC: Tues, May 15, 7:47 am in Vancouver: Tues, May 15, 4:47 am in London: Tues, May 15, 12:47 pm in Singapore: Tues, May 15, 7:47 pm in Sydney: Tues, May 15, 9:47 pm |
Mercury is in Taurus Mercury, the planet of thought, speech, writing and learning, is more stable in Taurus. It’s easier to retain what you learn. In fact, you want to chew everything over more thoroughly, to figure out how it really applies to your life. The first few days that Mercury is in Taurus, when it conjuncts Uranus, you’re excitable and prone to distraction – but after that, things calm down considerably. And so this can be a period when you get a lot done. You take your responsibilities seriously, and deal with whatever mental task you’ve been given in a thorough, definite way. People know they can count on you to be honest, to finish a job on time, to be where you say you’ll be. People who are normally a bit flaky will find themselves more grounded, less prone to wandering off and getting into trouble. However, if you’re normally mired in routine, you’ll be more so during Mercury’s passage through Taurus. Habit is so pleasantly familiar. Why fix what isn’t broken? Of course, a new direction might be good, but then again, it could open up a whole new can of worms. You can talk yourself out of anything – outside of food and sleep – during this period. Communication impasses can also be lengthier, because people are less likely to give an inch while Taurus is in this fixed sign. If it makes sense, it makes sense, and that’s all there is to it. You may want to ask yourself occasionally whether it’s time to compromise, at least a little bit. Mercury will be in Taurus until June 6. Mercury entered Taurus in NYC: Sun, May 13, 8:40 am in Vancouver: Sun, May 13, 5:40 am in London: Sun, May 13, 1:40 pm in Singapore: Sun, May 13, 8:40 pm in Sydney: Sun, May 13, 10:40 pm |
Mars is in Aquarius The planet of will and action becomes more independent and free-spirited in Aquarius. You may have a stronger urge to experiment, a desire to venture into unknown territory. The urge to learn new things is strong, and this is not just a mental but a physical desire. You want to pick up new physical skills, and you may be particularly drawn to the kinds of sports that happen in wide-open spaces, like wind-surfing, mountain-climbing, or ice- skating. You want the wind in your hair, while you master some new skill. And it’s a plus if not too many other people know how to do it. Your sense of style is more pronounced under this influence. People are less into being fashion slaves, more inclined to figure out something that’s uniquely their own. Some people will be quirky, while others will be downright eccentric, and a few will get thrown in jail for running naked down the street. It’s a very creative time. Because there’s very little interest in conforming, everybody is coming up with interesting ways to express themselves. Inventors are more inventive, scientists are more inspired, and artists are more avant-garde. Mars will be here until August 12. Mars entered Aquarius in NYC: Weds, May 16, 12:55 am in Vancouver: Tues, May 15, 9:55 pm in London: Weds, May 16, 5:55 am in Singapore: Weds, May 16, 12:55 pm in Sydney: Weds, May 16, 2:55 pm |
Uranus is in Taurus Uranus is the revolutionary planet, and now it’s entering the most solid, grounded sign in the zodiac, Taurus. So this could be a time when some very basic social and economic factors will be challenged. There could be big changes to the way we all handle matters of wealth and poverty, for example. Currencies could be affected, and some could go dormant, while new currencies are suddenly born. Our agricultural methods could be altered during this time, along with the way we distribute food and other goods. New technology will reshape science, especially when it comes to medicine. New art forms could have a big influence, particularly in music and spoken poetry. Ecological issues will also be addressed with innovative technology during this time, and some of it will work, while some of it will fail. It may become clear that we do need to restructure our societies in order to live sustainably on the earth, but whether this will happen in a sufficiently radical way remains to be seen. There will be a lot of push-back for every change that’s proposed. Sometimes it takes the shock of disaster to really alter people’s consciousness, but that’s the hard way to do it. There may be more radical movements towards traditional lifestyles during this time. Of course, everybody interprets tradition in their own way. Some of these will be oppressive to women, gay people, and minorities, while others are able to combine a kinder social ethic with a sustainable lifestyle. Uranus will be in Taurus until November 6, 2018, when it will retrograde back into Aries for about four months, before re-entering Taurus in March 2019. Uranus enteredTaurus in NYC: Tues, May 15, 11:16 am in Vancouver: Tues, May 15, 8:16 am in London: Tues, May 15, 4:16 pm in Singapore: Tues, May 15, 11:16 pm in Sydney: Weds, May 16, 1:16 am |
The sun enters Gemini The mind is really active when the sun goes through Gemini. Ideas proliferate, and beg to be written down or thoroughly talked over. Everyone is more interested in the latest news, gossip, and information, and these things spread with record-breaking speed. It’s an especially good time for writers, especially writers of short forms, but it’s good for anyone whose focus is communication. Musicians write catchy tunes, researchers find out new and telling facts, community organizers find it easier to gather people together, and students are eager to follow any interesting trail of knowledge. But if a subject is boring, students will be doodling, passing notes, or playing on their cell phones. Everyone is more easily distracted when the sun is in Gemini. This is a playful sign, great for solving puzzles and meeting mental challenges. People are friendlier, lighter and funnier, more inclined to wordplay and to retelling the latest jokes. People meet spontaneously, getting into the spirit of the moment. Everyone wants to keep their options open, to have lots of free time and an abundance of choices. People are busy, but not because they’re working themselves to death. They’re more likely to be busy having fun. The sun will be in Gemini until June 21. The sun enters Gemini in NYC: Sun, May 20, 10:14 pm in Vancouver: Sun, May 20, 7:14 pm in London: Mon, May 21, 3:14 am in Singapore: Mon, May 21, 10:14 am in Sydney: Mon, May 21, 12:14 pm |
Mercury enters Gemini In this air sign, Mercury – the planet of the mind – is right at home. Mental processing is faster, more skillful, more imaginative. Everybody is quicker to connect the dots, to find the links between various pieces of information. People are not as interested in going deep, and seeing the underlying causes, but rather want to cover a lot of territory. They are drawn to diversity, variety, multiple possibilities. This is an excellent Mercury sign for writers and idea people. People don’t mind being quirky, in the interest of keeping everything moving. Cleverness has plenty of cachet, and so lots of great aphorisms can be written, and lots of witty sayings passed around. Sometimes nothing gets done, because people are so taken with their own cleverness. This is a great time for brainstorming and networking. However, it’s very easy for everything to stay up there on the cloud level, and never come down to earth. It’s all so interesting when it’s theoretical. You can go in all sorts of directions; there are no limits. And so if you actually want to accomplish something concrete, you may need to put some sort of limit on meetings, mailings or phone conversations. Mercury will be in Gemini until June 12. Mercury enters Gemini in NYC: Tues, May 29, 7:49 pm in Vancouver: Tues, May 29, 4:49 pm in London: Weds, May 30, 12:49 am in Singapore: Weds, May 30, 7:49 am in Sydney: Weds, May 30, 9:49 am |
Venus enters Cancer Venus, the planet of love and pleasure, is gentle, nurturing and sympathetic in this sign. This is mostly very good for relationships. It’s a sentimental time, when you may feel more like taking pictures of your sweetheart, saving locks of hair and greeting cards, and whispering endearments in her ear as you walk past. If you’ re not normally prone to this kind of gooiness, you may wonder what’s gotten into you. But there’s a good chance you’ll both enjoy it, although you may be thankful that nobody else can hear the silly names you’re calling each other. It’s a great time for cooking, so if you’re inclined to this sort of thing, now is the time to get into the kitchen. It’s also a great time for eating, and all dishes, whether humble or exotic, are more pleasurable. It’s nice for entertaining, especially family and close friends. Your home is cozier, more attractive, and you find it very easy to just nest. Generally, you want to be comfortable when Venus is in this sign, so it can be perfect for a stay-at-home vacation. It also attracts you to watery places, like beaches and the lake. Just be sure you bring along your favorite pillow and your favorite brand of cookies. Venus will be here until June 13. Venus enters Cancer in NYC: Sat, May 19, 9:10 am in Vancouver: Sat, May 19, 6:10 am in London: Sat, May 19, 2:10 pm in Singapore: Sat, May 19, 9:10 pm in Sydney: Sat, May 19, 11:10 pm |