Today’s astrological transits and a brief interpretation.
(All times Eastern) Remember that these aspects (aside from entry into new signs) will be in effect a few days before and a few days after the exact dates listed here. So keep this in mind when reading the daily updates this week. There is only one major planetary aspect Read more…
I will be away for a few days and will resume Daily Almanac posts starting May 30.
(All times Eastern) The morning is good for gently accomplishing things and making plans. Nothign should stand in your way, except perhaps the Mars-Jupiter square, exact after midnight. This can be experienced often as the pull between getting a LOT done, and being a couch potato, and having a hard Read more…
(All times Eastern) On May 21 at 11:27pm the Moon enters Mansion 8 (Al-Nathrah “The Gap”), from 0º Cancer to 12º Cancer 51′. According to the medieval grimoire Picatrix: Associated image for magic/meditation: an eagle with the head of a man Beneficial actions: causing love and friendship, traveling safely by Read more…
(All times Eastern) On May 20 at 10:51pm the Moon enters Mansion 7 (Al-Dhira “The Forearm”), from 17º Gemini 8′ to 0º Cancer. According to the medieval grimoire Picatrix: Associated image for magic/meditation: a robed man with his hands extended as if praying Beneficial actions: increase sales and merchandise, traveling Read more…
(All times Eastern) The Sun trines Pluto this morning, and sextiles Mars tomorrow, carrying on the energy somewhat of the Mars-Pluto opposition yesterday. But this should help to ease it a bit, bringing a slightly more gentle energy to the mix. We may still see flare ups and power issues, Read more…
(All times Eastern) On May 19 at 10:43pm the Moon enters Mansion 6 (Al-Hana “A Mark”), from 4º Gemini 17′ to 17º Gemini 8′. According to the medieval grimoire Picatrix: Associated image for magic/meditation: two people embracing Beneficial actions: destroying cities and besieging them, exacting vengeance on superiors, destroying crops, Read more…
(All times Eastern) There are no lunar aspects today, and Luna continues through sociable Gemini. Mars enters Leo today, heating things up for the next few months. He opposes Pluto as he enters, which could make for some explosive situations. See the Weekly Post for more. At 3:09am Sunday, the Read more…
(All times Eastern) On May 18 at11:02pm the Moon enters Mansion 5 (Al-Haqa “The White Spot”), from 21º Taurus 25′ to 4º Gemini 17′. According to the medieval grimoire Picatrix: Associated image for magic/meditation: a head with no body Beneficial actions: learning arts, traveling safely by water, creating good feelings Read more…
(All times Eastern) The New Moon is at 11:53am today, right at the end of Taurus. The chart for the month shows a lot of activity, especially in the public sphere, but not a lot of internal conflict, so the next month is likely to be fairly middling. Luna activates Read more…