"Stars impel; they do not compel."

• EXTD: Dan Beck 

Mother's Day Blessings to all!  

Astraea conjunct North Node & the Sun sextile Jupiter—Sensual natures rise to the forefront this evening. 

Early morning, Astraea conjunct North Node in Pisces, 05°51'. Named after the Greek goddess of justice and harmony, Astraea is the fifth largest asteroid in our solar system. The North Node symbolizes our destiny. Astraea's representation of justice and harmony combined with the North Node's compassion and spiritual growth enable us to balance the attainment of our desires in an ethical and compassionate manner by weighing the consequences of our actions on the greater collective. 

Tonight the Sun in Taurus sextile Jupiter in Cancer. This is a stable and patient energy with the potential for domestic and practical expansion. The arts are highly favored, as are finances and group activities. Our sensual nature rises to the forefront tonight. 

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🔮Nerd Report, EDT

• Venus OOB

🌗-> 🌘Lunar EDT

• Last Quarter, Aquarius -> Waning Crescent, Pisces

• EXTENDED Void-of-Course: 1:09 AM - 1:39 PM

⬅️Current Retrogrades: 

• Pluto in Aquarius

⏳Time/Aspects/Degrees EDT

• 8:38 AM: Astraea conjunct North Node in Pisces, 05°51'

• 10:14 PM: Sun in Taurus sextile Jupiter in Cancer 20°25'

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Art: Kate Morgan

The Moon in Pisces, ruled by Neptune, is a sleepy, dreamy, trancelike state that allows us to escape from the harshness of reality; however, the reality is that the only way we can induce this state is to succumb to sleep, meditation, drugs, or alcohol. 

This transit portends susceptibility to emotional assaults, especially when we're in a nostalgic, wistful state, or the most impressionable state. It's also when we're at our most spiritual because our boundaries have been lowered. This produces compassion, increased intuition, and sensitivity to those less fortunate. 

The waning Moon the perfect time to study, meditate, and little magic except to banish harmful energies. Or hold/attend a sacred circle or some other type of spiritual event just to connect with other likeminded to foster spirituality.

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🔮Nerd Report, EDT

• Venus OOB

🌘Lunar EDT

• Waning Crescent, Pisces 

⬅️Current Retrogrades: 

• Pluto in Aquarius

⏳Time/Aspects/Degrees EDT

• No major

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Art: Maxfield Parrish 

No major aspects—An extended lunar void-of-course begins at 6:04 AM until the Moon enters Aries tonight at 8:04 PM. It's not a good day to initiate new projects. 

Focus on finishing up outstanding tasks. Clutter-clearing is always good for shifting energy; however, be careful of overextending yourself. 

If you're not up for that, opt for reading, meditation, or spending a quiet, reflective time in nature for a refreshing energy uplift. 

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🔮Nerd Report, EDT

• Venus OOB

🌘Lunar EDT

• Waning Crescent, Pisces 

• EXTENDED Void-of-Course: 6:04 AM - 8:04 PM

⬅️Current Retrogrades: 

• Pluto in Aquarius

⏳Time/Aspects/Degrees EDT

• No major

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Art: She Who Is 

Mercury in Taurus sextile Jupiter in Cancer & Vesta moves into Aries discussion.

Mercury in Taurus sextile Jupiter in Cancer is a fleeting but opportune aspect. Mercury in Gemini tends to seek shortcuts but Mercury in Taurus is grounded, patient, and contemplative, especially in the fourth house (aspect time). 

Our focus to domestics and nurturing our dreams rises. Possessions and finances also take center stage, as it's an excellent time for business expansion & contractual agreements.

VESTA ENTERS ARIES @ 12:14 PM EDT, 8th House linked below.

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🔮Nerd Report, EDT

• Vesta enters Aries

• Venus OOB

🌘Lunar EDT

• Waning Crescent, Aries

⬅️Current Retrogrades: 

• Pluto in Aquarius

⏳Time/Aspects/Degrees EDT

• 12:44 AM: Mercury in Taurus sextile Jupiter in Cancer, 20°45'

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Art: "Horae Serenae", Sir Edward John Poynter

Mercury Cazimi, Ceres' Activation

NOTE: Up until the Moon travels void-of-course @ 5:33 PM, EDT, it's an excellent day to initiate new business, as Mercury is the patron of merchants.  Personal ventures as well as making future plans flow effortlessly. Because Mercury rules short distance travel, we may find ourselves taking a day trip. 

Midmorning the Sun conjunct Mercury in Taurus, illuminating aspects of communication: direct, emails, letters, etc. With such clear insight, it's a perfect time to have a conversation you may have been avoiding; however, remember to listen as much as you speak. 

Mercury conjunct Ceres in Taurus midafternoon, signifying the cultivation of healing, perhaps through expression: Oral or written and subsequent nurturing.  Teaching, encouraging, and validating others' attempts are also forefront. This perfection takes place in the 9th house, representing the superconscious mind, philosophy, religion, and laws. Because Jupiter rules this realm, travel may be involved. 

Tonight the Sun conjunct Ceres in Taurus in the 5th. According to Louise Eddington of Cosmic Owl Astrology, when the Sun meets Ceres, our identity is shaped by how we give and receive nourishment.  In the 5th, this could be reflected through forms of expression such as artistic endeavors, teaching, or encouraging the efforts of others. 

Relaxing and enjoying the pleasurable aspects of life stokes our inner flame. 

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🔮Nerd Report, EDT

• Venus OOB

🌘Lunar EDT

• Waning Crescent, Aries -> Taurus

• Void-of-Course 5:33 PM - 10:31 PM, EDT

⬅️Current Retrogrades: 

• Pluto in Aquarius

⏳Time/Aspects/Degrees EDT

• 10:24 AM: Sun conjunct Mercury in Taurus, 23°48'

• 2:12 PM: Mercury conjunct Ceres in Taurus, 24°09'

• 10:17 PM: Sun conjunct Ceres in Taurus, 24°17'

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Art: Stephen Mackey

Lunar/Pluto Rx square & Dark Moon in Taurus

Early morning, the Moon in Taurus square Pluto Rx in Aquarius. The more we suppress the more our emotions resist, until impulsively releasing in ways that can harm us in the long run. Being as open as possible with how we feel while maintaining energetic awareness is how to navigate this square. What we release releases us in a liberating manner.

Dark Moon energy perfects this afternoon @ 4:01 PM, EDT, 8th House, the natural home of Scorpio ruled traditionally by Mars and Pluto in modern interpretations. This placement signifies transformation through intuitive means.

Full article linked below.

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🔮Nerd Report, EDT

• Venus OOB

🌑Lunar EDT

• Dark Moon, Taurus

⬅️Current Retrogrades: 

• Pluto in Aquarius

⏳Time/Aspects/Degrees EDT

• 7:25 PM: Moon in Taurus square Pluto in Aquarius, 05°29'

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Art: Jean-François Millet

We remain in the Dark Moon energy until the New Cazimi Moon in Taurus perfects @ 4:01 PM, EDT.  

Full articles linked below. 

DARK MOON ASPECTS

Early morning the Moon in Taurus sextile Jupiter in Cancer, highlighting our nurturing aspect toward those we care about. Spending the morning with dear friends or family enhances relationships. This transit often enables us to truly understand the needs of others, and for those who work in sales this is particularly beneficial. 

Midafternoon Mars conjunct Chiron in Aries in the 8th, intensifying this lunation and providing the courage and initiative to explore hidden emotions and those things we may have hidden away from even ourselves. This is a time of transformation through an ending. Coming to terms with a shadow aspect of ourselves sheds light into the darkness to liberate us from its grip. 

NEW MOON ASPECT

Tonight the Moon conjunct Mercury in Taurus on the anaretic degree. We may feel a rush of energy or some nagging thought that we have forgotten something during the day. Don't react impulsively or spend copious amounts of time obsessing over what it may have been. 

Understanding our thoughts are being influenced by our emotions—positive or negative—helps to navigate this energy. 

Speaking with someone you trust helps rebalance and focus on what's important. If there's no one to speak with, try writing down how you feel. 

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🔮Nerd Report, EDT

• Venus OOB

🌑Lunar EDT

• Dark -> New Moon, Taurus -> Gemini

• Void-of-Course 9:02 - 10:23 PM 

⬅️Current Retrogrades: 

• Pluto in Aquarius

⏳Time/Aspects/Degrees EDT

• 8:39 AM: Moon in Taurus sextile Jupiter in Cancer, 21°18'

• 3:34 PM: Mars conjunct Chiron in Aries, 28°24'

•  9:02 PM: Moon conjunct Mercury in Taurus, 29°08'

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