May 8, 2023 Daily Horoscopes

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Moon Alert

Avoid shopping or important decisions from 4 PM to 8 PM EDT today (1 PM to 5 PM PDT). After that, the Moon moves from Sagittarius into Capricorn.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

You feel adventurous! It’s the start of the week and you want to make something happen. This is why you might impulsively take off in a new direction. People from other cultures and different countries will intrigue you. Write down your clever ideas.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

Be careful because the Moon Alert today is in one of your Money Houses. If you’re working on red-tape issues like taxes, debt, insurance matters, wills or inheritances – do your homework, but don’t act on anything or sign papers until the alert is over.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

This is a good day for a frank discussion with partners and close friends. People are ready to tell it like it is. (Generally, one should never really tell it like it is.) It will feel good to reach out and experience a sense of bonding or affirmation.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

Cut yourself some slack today because your efficiency at work will suffer due to the Moon Alert, plus the fact that Mercury is retrograde! It’s easy to make silly mistakes and forget things, especially birthday cards and appointments during Mercury retrograde. You will hear from old friends.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

Heads up! It’s the start of a new week and you’re in a creative frame of mind! (And you’re creative to begin with.) Express your talents in the arts – the theatre, music, drawing, painting, welding, weaving – whatever brings you joy because this is a creative day!

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

This is a creative day for many people; however, as this week begins, you will want to hang around home. You might sleep in. You will enjoy puttering and goofing off in an enjoyable way where you live. It’s a good day to edit written work or study something.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

This is a curious day. You might feel ambitious because it’s Monday, and you want to pull your act together before you take it on the road. However, most of this day is a Moon Alert, plus it’s Mercury retrograde. (Double whammy!) Instead, focus on warm, genuine communications with others; but don’t volunteer for anything.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

Be careful because today’s Moon Alert is taking place in one of your Money Houses, which means it’s a poor time for financial decisions or spending money on anything other than food and gas. Discussions with old friends and ex-partners might take place.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

The Moon Alert today takes place in your sign, which is why you might feel a bit loosey-goosey. You feel indecisive and not sure what to do next. Take it easy. Rome wasn’t built in a day. In fact, I hear they’re still working on it. Relax and enjoy!

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Your ability to research and come up with ideas or solutions to old problems is excellent today. You’ll be productive. Avoid important decisions during the Moon Alert. Do the best you can knowing that Mercury retrograde will trip you up in little ways. You can handle this.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Enjoy schmoozing with friends or interacting with groups today. Don’t expect too much of yourself or others because most of this day is a Moon Alert. You might be involved with relatives or family members you haven’t seen for a while.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

You’re high viz. today. People notice you. Plus, they know personal details about your private life. (Cope as best you can.) Meanwhile, postpone important decisions and shopping trips today. Wait until the Moon Alert is over. (See above.)

If Your Birthday Is Today

Broadcaster, biologist, natural historian Sir David Attenborough (1926) shares your birthday today. You set high standards for yourself and are committed to whatever you do. You are both serious and lighthearted, which makes you interesting. This is a slower paced year with a strong focus on close relationships. Take time to smell the roses.

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Aries

As you are entering this week it seems that your stress resistance is under its right amount and you will be all vulnerable to troubles. Be prudent with your resources but also with your language.

Try to be patient and understanding to other people otherwise they will accept your behavior today but then turn their backs at you tomorrow and it’s the last thing you want, especially at work.

Taurus

This beginning of the week finds you physically present where you need to be but mentally somewhere far away. You are inspired and looking forward to a holiday or to an event you have in the future.

Dream on as long as there aren’t important things you need to tend to. The natives whom are studying or whom have to take some sort of assessment are also under great auspices.

Gemini

This beginning of the week might also come with a well expected turn in your career. Be it that you get promoted or get a project of greater responsibility, make sure you get an early start and plan everything thoroughly.

Not everyone will be that happy for you so you might want to stay away from some people in order to avoid being disappointed or worse, being stabbed in the back.

Cancer

Although you start the week all busy and stressed out it seems that your luck is exactly where it needs to be. You will be able today to get the help of everyone you need and all the things that seemed to be impossible early in the morning will be all checked by afternoon.

So don’t be all dramatic about work in the morning because the chance will definitely smile upon you.

Leo

This seems to be an easy start of the week and you will be more focused on what your partner is doing and perhaps some good ideas are going to surface out of this.

You are also quite discerning about your priorities for this week and, unlike on other occasions, you are not going to complain about not having enough time.

Virgo

You are starting the week in the most creative and romantic of all moods. Unfortunately, those natives whom are working will be soon hit by a sense of reality.

Those who are enjoying their holidays will get the chance to relax and enjoy their rich imagination. So why not surprise your better half with an unexpected gift or with some hearted words.

Libra

This week will be examining various areas of your life, from your friends, career and love life up to your health. And it seems that the exploration is starting today with your health.

So this is a great time to go get checked if there is something that is bothering you. If you are strong as never this doesn’t mean there aren’t healthy habits you should be taking.

Scorpio

This beginning of the week will be marked by some new responsibilities you need to be taking. There might be some important changes coming along with these responsibilities so you might not be feeling all this as troubling as you should be feeling them.

However it seems that you will be undergoing great amounts of stress so prepare any coping mechanism you have for such situations.

Sagittarius

This beginning of the week will offer you a chance to spend some time with your partner, or for those single natives, have a great time with an interesting person. It is a great moment for everyone to partner up, discover more about each other and talk about their feelings.

If these things don’t go as planned don’t look too much into it and definitely don’t try to take unnecessary revenge on them.

Capricorn

This is going to be quite a difficult beginning of the week because there might be a lot of work pilling up for you and your hard working self is just not in place.

There might be your mind wondering off and reminiscing the weekend or there might be other things troubling you. Just don’t let your imagination bother you too much today because work cannot wait.

Aquarius

This beginning of the week will be more romantic than you ever imagined. Be it that you get the chance to spend a great time with your partner or that you plan a romantic encounter later in the afternoon.

This period has great benefits for the single natives and for all those whom have their hearts and minds open to adventure and love and to meeting new people.

Pisces

This beginning of the week will be marked by romantic endeavor that will definitely keep your mind of work.

Be it that you have someone special beside you or that you crave for a significant relationship be sure that this day you will be searching adventure every moment and that there will be some temptations showing off for you. Make the right choices!

May 8, 2023 Birthday Horoscope

May the next year of your life be more positive than the past year! 

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As a Taurus born on May 8th, you have an elegant allure and an affectionate and integer personality. You sometimes like to take things slowly but in general, you are quite decisive.

Generous and friendly, you make a great companion, especially with your ability to tell stories, that literally has everyone hooked straight away. Prepare to read a comprehensive personality report below.

 The zodiac sign for May 8 is Taurus.

 Astrological symbol: Bull. This symbol is representative for those born April 20 – May 20, when the Sun transits the Taurus zodiac sign and brings back the story of Zeus transforming in a bull to attract Europa in Greek mythology.

 The Taurus Constellation is one of the twelve constellations of the zodiac, with the brightest star being Aldebaran. It lies between Aries to the West and Gemini to the East, covering an area of 797 square degrees between visible latitudes of +90° and -65°.

 The Latin name for the Bull, the May 8 zodiac sign is Taurus. The French name it Taureau while the Italians say it is Toro.

 Opposite sign: Scorpio. This means that this sign and Taurus are a straight line across each other on the zodiac wheel and can create an opposition aspect. This suggests nicety and perceptiveness as well as an interesting cooperation between the two sun signs.

 Modality: Fixed. This can reveal how much magnetism and entertainment exists in the lives of those born on May 8 and how original they are in general.

 Ruling house: The second house. This is the space of material possession and other things an individual values in life. The combination with Taurus can only double his/her quest for personal possession, whether we’re talking about money or principles.

 Ruling body: Venus. This planet is said to govern over love and critique and also reflects the wits inheritance. Venus is consistent with Aphrodite, the goddess of love in Greek mythology.

 Element: Earth. This element suggests orderliness and an interestingly cautious enthusiasm in the lives of people born under May 8 sign.

 Lucky day: Friday. This is a day ruled by Venus, therefore symbolizes creativity and friendship and identifies best with the Taurus natives who are serious.

 Lucky numbers: 1, 3, 12, 19, 23.

 Motto: “I own!”

More information

 People born on May 8 have an assiduous frame of mind and are usually more accommodating than tough. However if the setting requires they know how to politely avoid controversy. Just like a true Taurus, they need a lot of cohesion and seem to be doing just great in using their bull headedness to achieve their objectives. They appreciate having precious things and spending time in a familiar and cordial atmosphere. They dislike life fluctuations and controversy. Those born under this sign enjoy spending time in nature where they can easily disconnect and chill.

 Positive traits: These natives are warm hearted and reliable so they often get involved in a series of things without really knowing what hardships are along the way but they do respect their word in any way. Not only they are trustworthy but also they ask for the same attitude from those around them and are in need of security and confidence. They are generous to those who meet their high standards.

 Negative traits: These individuals need to understand that they should stop being so indecisive and so quick to take on criticism. On the other hand, there is no need to feel as easily offended as they do and they should try and worry less about these things that seems to get on their nerves. They are also extremely self indulgent and they should put higher standards to themselves because surely they can achieve them. If they want to achieve that comfortable life they crave for, they should also learn to stop settling for less than they feel they deserve.

Love and Compatibility

 Lovers born on May 8 are passionate and adventurous. They prefer to form serious relationships rather than date around so they do find accomplishment when they settle down. They are attracted to refined but enthusiastic persons, they love to spoil their partner but in the same time they need to feel like they can also depend on the other person, for better or worse. You can conquer the heart of Taurus if you give them enough space but also if you maintain your personality and lively spirit. The single Taurus knows how to enjoy their personal time and is not in any hurry to enter a relationship unless they really want to.

 Usually imaginative and pleasant persons, when in love they become unpredictable and hard to understand. If their loved one is patient and honest they are likely to open to them and their love will progress fast. They are friendly but reserved and their attitude won’t bring many people close to them. They are persistent and courageous in a practical way so they will be a great part of their family team once they decide to settle for their loved one. They are most compatible with those born on the 1st, 4th, 8th, 10th, 13th, 17th, 19th, 22th, 26th, 28th and 31st.

 May 8 Zodiac people are very attached to the other two earth signs: Virgo and Capricorn as they tend to share the same vision of life. In life, Taurus is in a constant search for someone attractive and mysterious that can keep their interest alive and the one to offer them this is the native in Scorpio. The lover in Taurus is thought to be least compatible with Aries. As for the rest of compatibilities between the other star signs and Taurus, you know what they say, stars predispose but people dispose.

Lucky color

Green is the color defined for May 8 and in general for Taurus natives.

Green is a hue that indicates growth and fertility. Grass green is believed to be the most restful color. This hue is placed in great harmony with the moments of calm and shyness of Taurus. This zodiac color should be used for objects that are sitting in places where these natives spend most of their time.

People with green as sign color need to feel accepted and respected in their community. They are loyal and trustworthy companions. Gentle and calm this kind of people tend to handle everything with great care and attention.

Other colors for Taurus people are pink, yellow and most earth tones.

Representative birthstone

The stunning Emerald is the birthstone that is considered lucky for those Taurus natives with May 8.

This is a precious stone that symbolizes harmony and growth. The zodiac birthstone could be used in accessories and jewelry items.

It is said to bring harmony and peace amongst people. It can also boost self esteem and faith for the natives in Taurus. Colombia, Brazil and Zambia are places where Emeralds can be found.

Another gemstone considered influential for Taurus natives is Lapis Lazuli. It suggests honesty and intelligence.

Characteristic flower

The lucky flower for those born under the May 8 is represented by Poppy.

This plant is known to symbolize grace and refinery. This zodiac flower should be used in decorative items in the places these natives spend time.

It was considered to symbolize eternal life and remembering of the lost souls. This flower can be enjoyed during late spring for about two weeks.

Other plants that suit Taurus natives are Violets and Lilies.

Symbolic metal

The metal used in astrology for those with May 8 is Copper.

Copper symbolizes spontaneity and creativity. This zodiac metal should be used in bracelets and other accessories.

Copper is a metal of currency and prosperity. This is one the first metals discovered by mankind, it is said to influence the expression of emotions and the unpredictability of matter.

Another metal considered beneficial for Taurus natives is Steel.

Characteristics

 May 8 Zodiac belongs to the second decan of TAURUS (April 30-May 10). This decan is influenced by the planet Mercury. Those born under this influence combine the brilliance and determination of Taurus with the humorous and communicative nature of Mercury. This period tempers the positive and negative characteristics of Taurus zodiac sign, slightly enhancing the positive ones.

 Being born on the 8th day of the month shows enterprise, imagination and responsibility and dedication as a leader. The numerology for May 8 is 8. This number reveals ambition and great power but also an embrace of the spiritual side, later in life. Those Taurus associated with number eight pragmatic and analytical doers in all life matters.

 May is the last spring month in the Northern Hemisphere, bringing great opportunities to plant the seeds of success for later in the year. Those born in May are imaginative and understanding. May 8 Zodiac people are courageous and motivated. The symbols for May include Emerald and Aquamarine as gemstones, the Lilly of the Valley as plant and the roman goddess of spring.

What statistics say

 In a year in the Gregorian Calendar, May 8 is the 128th day or the 129th day in case of leap years and until the end of the year there are left 237 days. The sixty ninth day of spring, this is also the World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day.

 Taurus is the seventh most commonly met zodiac sign in the horoscope. Being an even number sign, this is also considered a feminine sign with a negative polarity and a balanced energy. This illustrates introvert people who are withdrawn and quite intransigent. One of the archetypes used to describe this sign is the Object of Passion. Less engaged with sports, people born in spring are said to be less active.

 Famous people born on May 8 under the Taurus zodiac sign: Harry S Truman, Don Rickles, Melissa Gilbert and Enrique Iglesias.

To read anyone’s birthday horoscope from sunsigns.org

According to the May 8 birthday horoscope analysis, you have a strong will, you are motivated, and you are disciplined. You are stimulated, however, by most challenges. You love being daring in every aspect of your life.

IF YOUR BIRTHDAY IS ON MAY 8, then you are perceived to be charitable, bright individuals. These important qualities make you a person who is in high demand. However, you do not take well to change especially without notice.

This Taurus birthday people are not often high-profile, yet are capable of notoriety. You are known to speak your mind. Most born on this day are bossy, serious-minded, independent people but there is a lighter side. You can laugh at most of life’s circumstances.

You are usually the one who organizes the social events because of your strong communication talents. You are likely to be in a position to help others. Nevertheless, when you need help or need to express your emotions, it is a little different. May 8 birthday personality may have a hard time with words then.

The May 8 birthday meanings say you probably matured before your time. More than likely as a child you were around older people allowing you to observe some of life’s ups and downs. As a result, these zodiac birthday people are no stranger to most problems, and therefore, you should have a near spotless teenage reputation.

The May 8 horoscope analysis predicts that as a lover you are found to be extremely romantic. More often than not, you marry late in life. No doubt, you can be fascinating, sentimental and faithful but you tend to keep your feelings bottled up inside. This is not a good thing to do.

This could be due to a lack of personal structure caused by your drive and sexual needs. In love, you can be passionately active or playful partners. A devoted lover can have a loving and lasting union with those born on May 8.

If today May 8 is your birthday, you are very talented individuals with the ability to make a success of any talent of choice. You have a predetermined notion of what you want to be in life. Considering your background, you would be most proficient in law enforcement, in the medical or human services fields.

While it is true you are an enterprising person; you like to plan things and are sensible enough to understand that nothing comes to those who wait or to those with a closed mouth. All of your chosen professions have the capabilities of being stressful. Please keep reading to find advice on how to deal with those issues.

The May 8 zodiac characteristics show that you have what it takes to be directly responsible for managing a mass amount of finances. You have a common sense or no-nonsense approach to material things. This does not excite you but helping others achieve their goals brings you much happiness.

The May 8th birthday personality traits show that you are patient and calculate your next move rather than sitting back waiting for something to fall from the sky. You rarely seek the aid of someone else. You are self-reliant individuals who make decisions on your own.

Typically, as the May 8 birthday zodiac sign is Taurus, you are extremely health conscious. Kudos on your continued efforts to maintain a healthy and conditioned frame. Eating the right foods, drinking plenty of water and proper cardio and toning exercise programs are a part of your routine.

You are almost immune to illnesses almost. The people born today have high profile positions most of the time therefore stress is likely to occur. When this Taurus finds that stress has taken an adverse effect, it is likely that rest will cure most sleeplessness or irritability.

The May 8 birthday horoscope profile reports that you are smart and interesting individuals. You are aware of your bodily needs and try to stay fit. You live to improve the lives of others as you learned early on about life’s curves and curbs. Some roads are bumpy, and others present change. A birthday on May 8 suggests that this Taurus does not typically like sudden changes but prefers a more targeted plan of action.

Famous People And Celebrities Born On May 8

David Attenborough, Matthew Davis, Melissa Gilbert, Sonny Liston, Rick Nelson, Toni Tennille, Harry S Truman

See: Famous Celebrities Born On May 8

This Day That Year – May 8 In History

1792 – Men are now eligible for draft into the US military.
1886 – Coca-Coke sells a product containing cocaine at Jacob’s Pharmacy in Atlanta, GA.
1921 – Sweden abolishes capital punishment.
1967 – By refusing induction into the US military (Army), Muhammad Ali gets arrested.

May 8 Vrishabha Rashi (Vedic Moon Sign)

May 8 Chinese Zodiac SNAKE

May 8 Birthday Planet

Your ruling planet is Venus that symbolizes the different things in life to which you feel attracted. This can be people, money, possessions or beauty.

May 8 Birthday Symbols

The Bull Is The Symbol For The Taurus Zodiac Sign

May 8 Birthday Tarot Card

Your Birthday Tarot Card is Strength. This card symbolizes that you have it in you to be successful. All you need is just a little of determination and concentration. The Minor Arcana cards are Six of Pentacles and Knight of Pentacles.

May 8 Birthday Zodiac Compatibility

You are most compatible with people born under Zodiac Sign Virgo: This relationship will be satisfying and fulfilling in all aspects.
You are not compatible with people born under Zodiac Sign AquariusThis relationship will be unpredictable and eccentric.

See Also:

May 8 Lucky Numbers

Number 4 – This number shows your practical attitude, devotion, patience, and consistency.
Number 8 – This number symbolizes authority, power, financial stability and natural leadership skills.

Read about: Birthday Numerology

Lucky Colors For May 8 Birthday

Lavender: This is a fresh color that shows spiritual inclination, mental balance, luxury, and compassion.
Green: This color signifies balance, equilibrium, growth, rebirth, and stability.

Lucky Days For May 8 Birthday

Friday – This day is ruled by Venus and symbolizes the influence of beauty as well as finance on your life.
Saturday – This day ruled by Saturn signifies the need for restraint and control in all your actions.

May 8 Birthstone Emerald

Emerald is a gemstone that is known for its healing power, wisdom, intuition and emotional balance.

Ideal Zodiac Birthday Gifts For People Born On May 8th

A good leather jacket for the Taurus man and a fashionable scarf for the woman. The May 8 birthday zodiac forecasts that you love to try out the latest fashion.

May 8, 2023 Northern Hemisphere’s Planetary Positions

If you need to calculate the planetary positions for a specific use and time, click on this link

Currentplanetarypositions.com

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For Your Local Time and Date 

Northwestern Hemisphere

This local time is in Los Angeles, California, USA

May 08, 2023
11:00 pm GMT 4:00 PM PDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:18 Taurus 06
Moon:29 Sagittarius 41
Mercury:07 Taurus 16 Rx
Venus:01 Cancer 29
Mars:23 Cancer 24
Jupiter:28 Aries 12
Saturn:05 Pisces 56
Uranus:18 Taurus 53
Neptune:26 Pisces 57
Pluto:00 Aquarius 21 Rx

True Lunar Node:04 Taurus 00 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:03 Taurus 26 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):13 Leo 29

Chiron:17 Aries 44
Ceres:23 Virgo 50
Pallas:02 Leo 33
Juno:03 Gemini 59
Vesta:10 Taurus 29

Eris:24 Aries 50

Fire:6
Earth:7
Air:2
Water:4
Cardinal:5
Fixed:9
Mutable:5

Northern Hemisphere

This local time is in Chicago, Illinois, USA

May 08, 2023
09:00 pm GMT 4:00 PM CDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:18 Taurus 01
Moon:28 Sagittarius 30
Mercury:07 Taurus 18 Rx
Venus:01 Cancer 24
Mars:23 Cancer 21
Jupiter:28 Aries 11
Saturn:05 Pisces 56
Uranus:18 Taurus 53
Neptune:26 Pisces 57
Pluto:00 Aquarius 21 Rx

True Lunar Node:04 Taurus 00 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:03 Taurus 26 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):13 Leo 29

Chiron:17 Aries 44
Ceres:23 Virgo 50
Pallas:02 Leo 31
Juno:03 Gemini 56
Vesta:10 Taurus 27

Eris:24 Aries 50

Fire:6
Earth:7
Air:2
Water:4
Cardinal:5
Fixed:9
Mutable:5

Northeastern Hemisphere

This local time is in Frankfurt, Germany, Europe

8 May 2023
02:00 pm GMT 4:00 PM CEST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:17 Taurus 44
Moon:24 Sagittarius 23
Mercury:07 Taurus 26 Rx
Venus:01 Cancer 05
Mars:23 Cancer 12
Jupiter:28 Aries 07
Saturn:05 Pisces 55
Uranus:18 Taurus 52
Neptune:26 Pisces 57
Pluto:00 Aquarius 21 Rx

True Lunar Node:04 Taurus 00 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:03 Taurus 27 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):13 Leo 27

Chiron:17 Aries 43
Ceres:23 Virgo 50
Pallas:02 Leo 24
Juno:03 Gemini 46
Vesta:10 Taurus 19

Eris:24 Aries 50

Fire:6
Earth:7
Air:2
Water:4
Cardinal:5
Fixed:9
Mutable:5

May 8, 2023 Moon Goddess Current Phase

You can use this link to go forward or backward in time for Moon phase information. If you are curious, you can even find out what phase the Moon was in when you or anyone else was born.

From MoonGiant.com

The Moon’s current phase for today and tonight is a Waning Gibbous. During this phase the Moon can be seen in the early morning daylight hours on the western horizon. This is the first phase after the Full Moon occurs. It lasts roughly 7 days with the Moon’s illumination growing smaller each day until the Moon becomes a Last Quarter Moon with an illumination of 50%. The average Moon rise for this phase is between 9pm and Midnight depending on the age of the phase. The moon rises later and later each night setting after sunrise in the morning.

Visit the May 2023 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.

Today’s Waning Gibbous Phase

The Waning Gibbous on May 8 has an illumination of 91%. This is the percentage of the Moon illuminated by the Sun. The illumination is constantly changing and can vary up to 10% a day. On May 8 the Moon is 17.7 days old. This refers to how many days it has been since the last New Moon. It takes 29.53 days for the Moon to orbit the Earth and go through the lunar cycle of all 8 Moon phases.

Phase Details

Phase: Waning Gibbous
Illumination: 91%
Moon Age: 17.70 days
Moon Angle: 0.54
Moon Distance: 370,374.43 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 151,006,482.23 km

The 8 Lunar Phases

There are 8 lunar phases the Moon goes through in its 29.53 days lunar cycle. The 4 major Moon phases are Full Moon, New Moon, First Quarter and Last Quarter. Between these major phases, there are 4 minor ones: the Waxing Crescent, Waxing Gibbous, Waning Gibbous and Waning Crescent. For more info on the Moon Cycle and on each phase check out Wikipedia Lunar Phase page.

Useful Moon Resources

8 May 2023 Southern Hemisphere’s Planetary Positions

If you need to calculate the planetary positions for a specific use and time, click on this link

Currentplanetarypositions.com

To figure out GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) to your local time use this link  

For Your Local Time and Date 

Southeastern Hemisphere

This local time is in Sao Paulo, Brazil, South America

8 May 2023
02:00 pm GMT 4:00 PM BRT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:17 Taurus 44
Moon:24 Sagittarius 23
Mercury:07 Taurus 26 Rx
Venus:01 Cancer 05
Mars:23 Cancer 12
Jupiter:28 Aries 07
Saturn:05 Pisces 55
Uranus:18 Taurus 52
Neptune:26 Pisces 57
Pluto:00 Aquarius 21 Rx

True Lunar Node:04 Taurus 00 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:03 Taurus 27 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):13 Leo 27

Chiron:17 Aries 43
Ceres:23 Virgo 50
Pallas:02 Leo 24
Juno:03 Gemini 46
Vesta:10 Taurus 19

Eris:24 Aries 50

Fire:6
Earth:7
Air:2
Water:4
Cardinal:5
Fixed:9
Mutable:5

Southern Hemisphere

This local time is in Cape Town, South Africa

8 May 2023
07:00 pm GMT 4:00 PM SAST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:17 Taurus 56
Moon:27 Sagittarius 19
Mercury:07 Taurus 20 Rx
Venus:01 Cancer 18
Mars:23 Cancer 19
Jupiter:28 Aries 10
Saturn:05 Pisces 56
Uranus:18 Taurus 53
Neptune:26 Pisces 57
Pluto:00 Aquarius 21 Rx

True Lunar Node:04 Taurus 00 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:03 Taurus 26 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):13 Leo 28

Chiron:17 Aries 44
Ceres:23 Virgo 50
Pallas:02 Leo 29
Juno:03 Gemini 53
Vesta:10 Taurus 24

Eris:24 Aries 50

Fire:6
Earth:7
Air:2
Water:4
Cardinal:5
Fixed:9
Mutable:5

Southwestern Hemisphere

This local time is in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

8 May 2023
06:00 am GMT 4:00 PM AEST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:17 Taurus 24
Moon:19 Sagittarius 41
Mercury:07 Taurus 35 Rx
Venus:00 Cancer 43
Mars:23 Cancer 01
Jupiter:28 Aries 02
Saturn:05 Pisces 54
Uranus:18 Taurus 51
Neptune:26 Pisces 56
Pluto:00 Aquarius 21 Rx

True Lunar Node:04 Taurus 01 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:03 Taurus 28 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):13 Leo 25

Chiron:17 Aries 42
Ceres:23 Virgo 49
Pallas:02 Leo 16
Juno:03 Gemini 34
Vesta:10 Taurus 10

Eris:24 Aries 49

Fire:6
Earth:7
Air:2
Water:4
Cardinal:5
Fixed:9
Mutable:5

Spell – Energy Building: Quick Chant to Manifest your Need

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Energy Building: Quick Chant to Manifest your Need

From plentifulearth.com

Want to help your need manifest faster? The key to helping your spells and intentions manifest faster is to have emotion and energy behind the intent! One of our favorite ways to raise energy, aside from drumming and dancing, is chanting! The elements are used heavily within this charm because they are the building blocks of existence on our plane.

This quick chant will help you find the rhythm of your circle’s energy, harness it, and add it to your spell. Simply:

  1. Begin chanting the following chant plus your spell.
  2. Feel the elemental building blocks of energy inside of your space.
  3. Know that they are aiding in your spell’s manifestation!
  4. When you feel the speed and energy of the chant mounting, dare to be silent and know that the charm has worked.

Quick Chant to Manifest your Need

This chant can be said with visualization or by passing your written spell over and through the elements as you say them. Always follow your heart and intuition.

As always, spells are worked best within a protective circle where energy can be contained and released intentionally.

Air for intellect

Fire to warm

Water for emotion

Earth to form

[Say your spell or intention for manifestation here]

Repeat as necessary.

Not a Goddess but a Wife of a God – Enarete

Greek – ENARETE WIFE OF AEOLUS

Gods – Aeolus

Aeolus – Greek God Of Wind

Aeolus

Aeolus is the name of a few different characters in GREEK MYTHOLOGY, but the one most commonly associated with the name is the god of winds. He plays a key role in Homer’s Odyssey, in which he’s also known as the keeper of the winds. This Aeolus, from the story, was originally human, but in later classical writings he was treated as only a god.

AEOLUS FACTS

Name(s): Aeolus/ Aiolos
Rules over: Wind, Air, Island of Aiolia
Title: God of the Winds and Air
Gender: Male
Symbols: Open Bag
Sacred animals: Kingfisher
Items: Harp
Parents: Hippotes & (possibly) Melanippe
Consort: Cyane
Other significant others: Retinue: – Anemoi
Children: 12 Children according to Homer, though varying accounts across different stories
Roman name: Aeolus

Aeolus – God Of Wind

The god of wind was the son of Hippotes, who was mortal. Aeolus himself was king of the island of Aeolia and befriended ODYSSEUS when his crew was stranded on the island. The friendship led to Aeolus bagging up all the winds except a gentle westerly wind, which would help Odysseus get home (this Aeolia was located near Sicily, and in real life is part of the Lipari Islands). But his crew got greedy and, after deciding the mysterious bag must hold untold wealth, opened the bag and released the other winds, which only prolonged their journey home.

In Other Myths

Aeolus is also the name of a half-human son of POSEIDON, the OLYMPIAN GOD of the sea, and the name of another human who may have been the ancestor of the other two. The god-of-wind and son-of-Poseidon Aeoluses are often confused by writers.

The third Aeolus, the son of Hellen and a nymph, Orseis, married Enarete and lived in another area called Aeolia, which later became Thessaly. This version had a daughter named Arne, who later gave birth to the Aeolus who was the son of Poseidon. The son of Poseidon, when not conflated with the god of wind, is sometimes treated as a grandfather of the god of wind, and also as the founder of Lipara in the Lipari Islands. It was extremely confusing to Greek writers and historians, too.

SOURCE: <a href=”https://greekgodsandgoddesses.net/gods/aeolus/”>Aeolus: https://greekgodsandgoddesses.net</a&gt; – Greek Gods & Goddesses, October 18, 2019

Flower Meaning, Symbolizes, and Spiritual Meaning – Moonflower

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Meaning And Symbolism Of The Moonflower

Also referred to as the moon vine, the moonflower is a plant whose flowers bloom only at night, hence its name. They often have white blossoms, but some varieties have purple ones instead, but all of them are powerfully fragrant and give off a romantic vice.

During the day, the flowers of the moon vine are closed off like tiny buds that are only one or two inches wide.

However, after the sun sets, they slowly open wide as if to welcome the moon and can expand up to seven inches wide. This is why the plant has often been associated with the moon.

What Does The Moonflower Symbolize?

The moonflower’s appearance, fragrance, and behavior make it appear mystical and romantic, leading to deep symbolism attached to its presence. Here are ten of the most popular meanings of the moonflower:

1. Divine Existence

Several cultures revere the moonflower due to its association with gods and mystical beings.

The presence of this plant serves as a reminder that there are mystical experiences in the world that cannot be explained by logic alone.

For example, the ancient Greeks believed that the flowers on the plant represented the tears of the moon goddess Selene. Aside from this, the moonflower is also thought to be associated with Hecate, the goddess of witchcraft and magic.

Related Article: Meaning And Symbolism Of Waves

2. Feminine Energy

The moon is widely accepted as a symbol of femininity and is attributed with female qualities such as intuition and emotion.

Even the phases of the moon have been associated with the female reproductive cycle.

With the moonflower’s deep connection with the moon, the plant has also become linked to feminine energy. As such, it is often used in lunar rituals to help attract the power and energy of the moon.

Related Article: Meaning and Symbolism of Watches

3. Healing And Recovery

In some countries, such as Cameroon and Thailand, the moonflower is recognized for its medicinal properties.

Several parts of the plants can be used to treat snakebites, boils, hemorrhoids, and wounds. It can work as a laxative, antipyretic, and anti-diabetic, as well as helping to increase breast milk production.

Spiritually, this plant can help heal wounds of betrayal, rejection, and abandonment. Let it surround you and help you achieve deeper emotional wellness by tapping at the wisdom and energy of the moon.

Related Article: Meaning And Symbolism Of Teddy Bears

4. Duality And Contradiction

While the moonflower can help heal physical and emotional illnesses, it can also have a toxic effect.

The contrasting effects of the moonflower make it a symbol of duality and contradiction, as it can heal and cause harm at the same time. Because of this, the plant and its extracts must not be ingested randomly.

It must be taken with caution, subject to the approval and monitoring of a medical professional. Improper use of this plant can result in heart problems, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Some people also experience psychological effects like agitation, confusion, anxiety, or hallucinations.

5. Spiritual Guidance

With bright flowers that only bloom at night, the moonflower is often seen as a symbol of guidance.

It helps illuminate the dark paths at night and accompanies spirits in their journey. With this, some cultures believe that the plant can help them commune with otherworldly beings like ghosts and spirits.

In some countries, the moonflower would be planted around gravesites so they could help guide the souls of the departed on their way to the afterlife. The Japanese would also use the moonflower in ceremonies to honor the dead.

6. Dreams And Fantasies

Its oneness with the night also makes the moonflower a symbol of sleep and dreams.

The plant’s deep connection with the moon gives it psychic abilities as well. As such, it is often the flower of choice for people who are fascinated by the unknown or those who want to explore the mystic realm.

Some cultures believe that the plant carries the powers of the moon goddess and is thus associated with mystery and magic. Others claim that placing a moonflower under your pillow will allow you to receive visions or prophecies through your dreams.

7. Growth And Determination

As the petals of the moonflower remind you of the moon, its climbing vines stand for growth and change.

This is primarily because of its remarkable ability to survive in different kinds of environments and even in unlikely places, like abandoned lots or cracks in the sidewalk.

The plant also makes use of night creatures like moths and baths to aid in pollination, enabling it to reach new territories and establish its presence there.

This shows its resilience and determination to keep on surviving, despite unfavorable conditions. As such, the moonflower can serve as your inspiration when you are going through challenges in life.

8. Fertility And Reproduction

Each moonflower plant is able to produce hundreds of seeds each year.

These seeds fall to the ground and self-propagate, getting themselves ready for growth in the next season. This means that the plant can grow by itself without the need for special nurturing or human intervention.

Because of these abilities, the moonflower has been associated with fertility and reproduction. In some cultures, such as in China, the plant is given to new mothers as a sign of goodwill.

9. Protection And Shelter

Its association with the moon goddess also makes the moonflower a symbol of protection.

The blossoming of the flowers at night represents the watchful eye of the goddess, who is believed to protect those sleeping under her radiance.

The large petals of the flower also curve around the center as if to protect it from outside elements that may cause it harm. Aside from this, the delicate fragrance of the flowers also have the ability to ward off evil spirits, thus protecting night travelers from harm while on their journey.

10. Blooming In Adversity

While most flowers look best under the shining rays of the sun, the moonflower reaches its peak beauty at night.

This is a reminder that it is possible for you to bloom and achieve your full potential even in the middle of difficulties.

The moonflower shows you that there is beauty in darkness as it shows off its pretty petals and spreads its fragrance at night.

If you find yourself faced with challenges that prohibit you from growing or moving forward, let the blossoms of the moonflower show you that there is opportunity even in adversity.

Conclusion

The moonflower is known for its unique behavior of closing up its petals during the day and opening them up at night.

This behavior has associated it with the moon along with Selene, the goddess of the moon, and Hecate, the goddess of witchcraft and magic.

Because of this, the plant has been attributed with meanings related to protection, divine presence, and spiritual guidance. Moonflower is also both a healing and a toxic plant, which gives it a symbolism of duality and contradiction.

Meanwhile, its ability to produce hundreds of seeds and to grow even in unexpected places enables it to represent fertility, growth, and determination.

May 7, 2023 Daily Horoscopes

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Moon Alert

There are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions today. The Moon is in Sagittarius.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

Life is getting better for you. No question. In the next week, you might want to entertain at home or make your home look more attractive. Today in particular you want to do something different. A short trip or a chance to learn something new would be perfect.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

Like Aries, your life is really going to improve but for different reasons. Lucky Jupiter will soon enter your sign for the first time in 12 years. And it will stay there for an entire year! (Mom always liked you best.) Tie up loose ends with financial paperwork today.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

Today the Moon is opposite your sign for another day, which means it’s in your best interests to go more than halfway when dealing with others. Keep the peace. Meanwhile, you will soon be shopping for beautiful things for yourself and others. (Keep your receipts.)

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

This is a lovely time because you feel so sociable, you’re enjoying times with friends as well as groups and organizations. In addition, fair Venus moves into your sign today, which will make you charming and diplomatic for the next few weeks. Perfect timing!

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

You continue to make a great impression on others because the Sun is at high noon in your chart. Today in particular, grab opportunities to play, have fun, enjoy sports events and activities with children, as well as social diversions and romantic adventures. Do it.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

Despite your desire to travel, explore new ideas and meet new faces; nevertheless, today you’re happy to hunker down at home and focus on family issues, perhaps with a female relative. Things might be a bit competitive with a group or a friend.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

How fortuitous that today fair Venus moves to the top of your chart, which makes you look charming and receptive to everyone. This is well-timed because meanwhile, today the Moon is making you eager to communicate to others. You want to be heard. You want to discuss something that is important to you.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

You need more sleep right now. Take naps if you can. Meanwhile, travel and exploration will appeal to strongly to you in the next few weeks. Today money issues and cash flow are on your mind. Keep your eyes open and be alert.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

You might be more emotional than usual about practically anything that arises today because the Moon is in your sign and the Moon always affects a person’s feelings and emotions. (Happens for 2 1/2 days every month. For men as well as women.) On the upside, when the Moon is in your sign, things tend to go your way. Yay!

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

This is a playful time for you! Many of you are enjoying time off on a vacation. Others are socializing more than usual or involved with sports and playful activities with kids. Nevertheless, today you might pull in your reins a little and enjoy being low-key and quiet.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

During this time when you have a strong focus on home and family (especially home repairs), today you’ll enjoy reaching out and talking to a friend or becoming involved in a group. A female colleague in particular might interest you.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

This is a powerful time for you because your energy is strong, and your daily pace is accelerating. You’ve got things to do, places to go and people to see! Meanwhile, others seem to know personal details about your private life. Be aware.

If Your Birthday Is Today

Director, filmmaker Amy Heckerling (1954) shares your birthday today. You are sensitive, compassionate and an elegant communicator. You know how to inspire others. This year is the beginning of a new nine-year cycle. Expect new beginnings, adventures and major changes. Keep your eyes open for new opportunities and be ready to take action. Prepare for leadership.

Click here for today’s or anyone’s birthday horoscope from thehoroscope.co

Aries

Finances will definitely be a weaker point for you this day so try not to spend a weekend that is over your budget. You need to watch your spending thoroughly in order to have money to pay your bills at the right time.

It’s also not a great time to invest or use your resources in purchases that can wait for longer. Be a balanced version of yourself today for better times and less fears tomorrow.

Taurus

This is going to be quite a peaceful day for you. Apparently quiet but also rewarding for those natives whom will be up to socializing and meeting new people.

There is a great moment for those interested in meeting a prospective partner as all the lights will be on them and it will just be in their convincing natures to seal the deal. There is also a great time for those natives interested in making travel arrangements.

Gemini

This Sunday is going to be great time for you to start making arrangements on plans that involve travel or study because you will be able to find the right course or journey opportunity.

You will be buzzing around all kinds of ideas and eventually the right one will sparkle in front of you. Don’t go global with your plans, start local and see where this will eventually take you.

Cancer

It seems that you will prefer to spend your day dreaming with your eyes open. To be honest, it’s more like you are completely lazy and unwilling to do anything today so you prefer to think of a hundred things and imagine how great life could be.

Well, maybe it’s time to get up and see where that great life is hiding because it might actually be in front of your eyes.

Leo

Having this Sunday off will give you a chance to take a ride in that creative mind of yours. Don’t hesitate dreaming with your eyes open because this is today’s opportunity.

You might discover that some plans you’ve had a long time ago are just right to be put to action at the present moment. Just be careful not to make any hasty decisions in the rush of the moment.

Virgo

This Sunday’s free time will give you a chance to think about your career and plan your next moves. It seems that you are either eager to start the following week or eager to see one of your projects to completion.

This day of introspection might also help you see things in a different perspective and even acknowledge how helpful other people were to you lately.

Libra

Today might prove to be quite a difficult day in terms of human interrelations for you so be patient.

You might be faced with a situation that will require an immediate apologize reaction from your side but instead of making amends and trying to repair your wrongs, you will probably react in the opposite direction and try to throw the fault into the other person’s hands.

Scorpio

It seems that this Sunday will be quite a revealing day after all. The worst part is that the things you might find about are not going to give you any reason to rejoice.

There might a conflict with someone close bursting or maybe you realize that your better half is not that honest and might not be going in the same direction as you are. Check these incompatibility signals thoroughly.

Sagittarius

Today is going to be quite a revealing day for you as you will get the chance to see that someone close to you has been taking advantage of yourself.

Be it that there is someone that has been asking you for help or worse, someone to whom you’ve been kind and whom know is backstabbing you. In any case you should keep it to yourself on whatever you see for later use.

Capricorn

This Sunday you will probably get the chance to do something romantic. Be it that you spend time with your significant other or you take someone special out.

There is a great time for you to speak about of your feelings openly and reach out to the person you like as there are also high chances for these feeling to be mutual. So don’t hesitate on doing something special.

Aquarius

This Sunday won’t bring you any reasons to rejoice and won’t either let you breathe. There might be some things you need to talk through with your family or partner and this weekend is the best chance you can get.

Don’t avoid speaking openly about yourself and don’t hesitate to reach for help if you need it. On the other hand don’t get your hopes too high because you might not be all understood.

Pisces

Today you will probably feel the air of change and even an inner desire to do things differently. But for most natives, these might not be the best impulses to act on and they should try to temper themselves and mind the important things.

For a small amount of natives there will be some sort of unexpected event blowing their minds and forcing them to take immediate measures.

May 7, 2023 Northern Hemisphere’s Planetary Positions

If you need to calculate the planetary positions for a specific use and time, click on this link

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To figure out GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) to your local time use this link  

For Your Local Time and Date

 

Northwestern Hemisphere

This local time is in Los Angeles, California, USA

May 07, 2023
11:00 pm GMT 4:00 PM PDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:17 Taurus 08
Moon:15 Sagittarius 35
Mercury:07 Taurus 44 Rx
Venus:00 Cancer 24
Mars:22 Cancer 51
Jupiter:27 Aries 58
Saturn:05 Pisces 53
Uranus:18 Taurus 50
Neptune:26 Pisces 56
Pluto:00 Aquarius 21 Rx

True Lunar Node:04 Taurus 01 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:03 Taurus 29 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):13 Leo 23

Chiron:17 Aries 41
Ceres:23 Virgo 49
Pallas:02 Leo 09
Juno:03 Gemini 24
Vesta:10 Taurus 02

Eris:24 Aries 49

Fire:6
Earth:7
Air:2
Water:4
Cardinal:5
Fixed:9
Mutable:5

Northern Hemisphere

This local time is in Chicago, Illinois, USA

May 07, 2023
09:00 pm GMT 4:00 PM CDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:17 Taurus 03
Moon:14 Sagittarius 25
Mercury:07 Taurus 47 Rx
Venus:00 Cancer 18
Mars:22 Cancer 48
Jupiter:27 Aries 57
Saturn:05 Pisces 52
Uranus:18 Taurus 49
Neptune:26 Pisces 55
Pluto:00 Aquarius 21 Rx

True Lunar Node:04 Taurus 02 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:03 Taurus 29 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):13 Leo 22

Chiron:17 Aries 41
Ceres:23 Virgo 49
Pallas:02 Leo 06
Juno:03 Gemini 21
Vesta:10 Taurus 00

Eris:24 Aries 49

Fire:6
Earth:7
Air:2
Water:4
Cardinal:5
Fixed:9
Mutable:5

Northeastern Hemisphere

This local time is in Frankfurt, Germany, Europe

7 May 2023
02:00 pm GMT 4:00 PM CEST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:16 Taurus 46
Moon:10 Sagittarius 21
Mercury:07 Taurus 55 Rx
Venus:29 Gemini 59
Mars:22 Cancer 38
Jupiter:27 Aries 53
Saturn:05 Pisces 51
Uranus:18 Taurus 48
Neptune:26 Pisces 55
Pluto:00 Aquarius 21 Rx

True Lunar Node:04 Taurus 02 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:03 Taurus 30 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):13 Leo 20

Chiron:17 Aries 40
Ceres:23 Virgo 49
Pallas:01 Leo 59
Juno:03 Gemini 11
Vesta:09 Taurus 52

Eris:24 Aries 49

Fire:6
Earth:7
Air:3
Water:3
Cardinal:4
Fixed:9
Mutable:6

May 7, 2023 Moon Goddess Current Phase

You can use this link to go forward or backward in time for Moon phase information. If you are curious, you can even find out what phase the Moon was in when you or anyone else was born.

From MoonGiant.com

The Moon’s current phase for today and tonight is a Waning Gibbous. During this phase the Moon can be seen in the early morning daylight hours on the western horizon. This is the first phase after the Full Moon occurs. It lasts roughly 7 days with the Moon’s illumination growing smaller each day until the Moon becomes a Last Quarter Moon with an illumination of 50%. The average Moon rise for this phase is between 9pm and Midnight depending on the age of the phase. The moon rises later and later each night setting after sunrise in the morning.

Visit the May 2023 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.

Today’s Waning Gibbous Phase

The Waning Gibbous on May 7 has an illumination of 96%. This is the percentage of the Moon illuminated by the Sun. The illumination is constantly changing and can vary up to 10% a day. On May 7 the Moon is 16.62 days old. This refers to how many days it has been since the last New Moon. It takes 29.53 days for the Moon to orbit the Earth and go through the lunar cycle of all 8 Moon phases.

Phase Details

Phase: Waning Gibbous
Illumination: 96%
Moon Age: 16.62 days
Moon Angle: 0.53
Moon Distance: 374,408.55 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 150,971,048.52 km

The 8 Lunar Phases

There are 8 lunar phases the Moon goes through in its 29.53 days lunar cycle. The 4 major Moon phases are Full Moon, New Moon, First Quarter and Last Quarter. Between these major phases, there are 4 minor ones: the Waxing Crescent, Waxing Gibbous, Waning Gibbous and Waning Crescent. For more info on the Moon Cycle and on each phase check out Wikipedia Lunar Phase page.

Useful Moon Resources

May 1st to 7th Astronomy Picture of the Day

These are the Astronomy Picture of the Day for the proceeding week starting on the past Monday through this Sunday. Just click on the hyperlink next to the date for the pictures you want to see.

2023 May 07: The Helix Nebula from CFHT
2023 May 06: Twilight in a Flower
2023 May 05: Shackleton from ShadowCam
2023 May 04: The Galaxy, the Jet, and a Famous Black Hole
2023 May 03: Centaurus A: A Peculiar Island of Stars
2023 May 02: Flat Rock Hills on Mars
2023 May 01: Carina Nebula North

Weekly Horoscope Sunday, May 7 to Saturday, May 12, 2023

All Signs

A breath of fresh air! This week our self-esteem is stronger and we’re pumped with confidence. Fresh opportunities blossom along with the promise of romance. (Be still my beating heart.) Singles will have calloused fingers from swiping their phones; and committed partners will feel happier and reassured. At the beginning of the week, a demand for freedom will be the rallying cry. Some will be rebellious, ready to mutiny. Routines will change. People want to be free to do their own thing! I read somewhere that a large part of happiness is letting go of what you think life is supposed to look like. This means be open minded. Be the best you can be. Veni, vidi, viccu! I came, I saw, I vacuumed!

Aries (March 21-April 19)

This week holds exciting financial opportunities for you. Something unexpected might impact your earnings, your cash flow or your possessions at the beginning of the week. For some it could be a new job, a new income stream or new, moneymaking ideas. You will see ways to make lovely improvements at home. You’re keen to solidify a financial situation. Whatever this is might be secretive or done privately. Certainly, the home improvements that you make now will have a long-lasting benefit in the future. Remember that your finances will improve because this year, you’re getting richer!

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

This is a powerful week for you. Admittedly, at the beginning of the week, you will feel impulsive even rash. Guard against accidents. But you will also feel freer and younger and ready to do new things and explore new horizons. Listen to the advice of someone older or more experienced because this could help you. Conversations with others will be warm and friendly because Mercury is in your sign dancing with fair Venus, which makes your words smooth and sweet. (Handy in case you have to eat them later.) This week it pleases you to make your everyday surroundings more attractive. This is a good idea because whatever you do (perhaps gardening or landscaping) will have a long-term benefit. Bonus!

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

You feel restless this week because lots of activity is taking place in a hidden part of your chart. This means your bursting at the seams to do something, but somehow it’s not manifesting – not yet. The good news is that you can attract money, wealth and favours to you this week. Someone older or in a position of authority will help you. Listen to their advice. You’ve been spending a lot of money lately; now it will be nice to see some of it coming back your way. This is not surprising because this is the most powerful time for you in a 30-year cycle. Since 2008, you have been steadily building towards this time of fruition and success. Now you see clearly what is working in your life and what is not. Trust in your good fortune.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

Your popularity is strong this week, particularly with younger people. Everyone find you charming because fair Venus in your sign. However, with Mars in your sign as well, you’re ready for action. Those of you involved in group efforts or an organization will shake things up this week. Perhaps a new mandate? You might even leave a group? Discussions with others might lead you to change your future goals? Certainly, someone older or more experienced has advice for you, especially related to philosophy, religion or politics. Listen to what is offered because it might benefit you. After all, you don’t have to reinvent the wheel. Why not stand on the shoulders of those who have gone before you?

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

This continues to be a powerful time for you because the Sun is at the top of your chart casting you in a flattering spotlight. Something might happen, especially in the beginning of the week, that causes you to change your life direction. It’s sudden but you are certain now about what you want to do. As a result, you feel freer and certainly more excited about your future. New possibilities! New ways of doing things! You might get wise advice from someone about financial matters especially related to inheritances, wills, estates, taxes and debt. You might also be attracted to a boss or someone in authority; however, this attraction is secret. In fact, this is the perfect week for a hidden love affair.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

Grab every opportunity to travel if it comes your way. Having said this, at the beginning of the week, travel opportunities might suddenly change or be cancelled. Or possibly, you suddenly have to travel when you didn’t expect to do so? Exciting breakthroughs will come through study, involvement in politics or something related to writing a book, an important paper or a manuscript. You might have an epiphany — that “Eureka!” moment. Romance with someone different or from another culture might begin for some of you. Conversations with long-term partners (or someone older) about future travel plans will be encouraging. The bottom line for you right now is you want to feel free to be who you are!

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

You might encounter a surprise or something unusual regarding shared property, taxes, debt or inheritances at the beginning of the week. Nevertheless, most of this week is about warm relations with others, especially people from your past, long-term friends or someone older or more established. Romance with a boss is likely. At the least, you will admire someone in authority. You can get a lot done if you have to deal with “red-tape” details regarding shared property and inheritances. With Mars high in your chart, you’re ambitious. This means you can accomplish a lot if you choose. Or you might just play the bureaucracy game. That’s where everyone stands in a circle and the first person to do anything loses.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

This week has a different vibe! A partner or close friend might surprise you. They might demand more freedom or a different arrangement in the relationship. You might meet someone new who is unusual. (The difference is what you find attractive.) You might be stimulated by an encounter with someone in the general public. Discussions with someone older might yield helpful advice. You might also discuss future plans to travel for pleasure. Life is starting to feel that it holds the promise of an exciting future. And you’re right!. Very soon, Jupiter will sit opposite your sign for the first time in 12 years, encouraging you to go after everything that you want. (And you want a lot.)

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

This is an exciting, productive week! At the beginning of the week, be careful. Accidents might happen, especially to a pet. Pay attention to everything you say and do. Something unexpected might also impact your job or your health. Fortunately, a discussion with someone older, especially in the family, will help to solidify your home base. This is a romantic, passionate week for you as well. A new romance might begin with someone who is connected to something you own or something you share. Passions are running high! Use money and assets that come to you now to solidify your home base because that is your number one priority. Your second priority is to escape on a marvellous vacation.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

This is an exciting time for you! You feel like you are suddenly breaking free from a chrysalis and being reborn. It’s a whole new world! You are a hard-working sign; nevertheless, this is the perfect time to party, take a vacation, enjoy the arts, see the theatre and the entertainment world and also delight in playful activities with children. Meanwhile, romance is full of all kinds of possibilities for you, especially this week! Many of you might begin a relationship with someone of an age difference. (This is your style.) Remember that you are in a two-year window where residential moves and job changes are likely.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Home and family continue to be a primary focus right now. Expect some sudden changes on the home front at the beginning of the week. It could even be a family mutiny. In fact, you might be the one shouting the rallying cry, “To the gates!” Certainly, something will happen this week that makes you feel freer and younger. It will be an unexpected change – possibly minor, possibly major. As a result, family discussions, with older family members or parents will ensue. These discussions could have financial repercussions. They might also affect your job. However, in the long-range, they will benefit you and clarify things for your long-term future.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

A busy, fast-paced week! Please be mindful of the beginning of the week to avoid an accident. This is because sudden changes are likely, and these changes are slightly accident-prone. New ideas, new places, new faces, new trips, new ways of learning – it could be anything. One thing is certain – your daily world will be stimulated or suddenly changed. As a result, you will have discussions with someone older and more experienced, which will ultimately benefit you. You might encounter new romance because new love is highly likely for your sign! Accept invitations to socialize because you’re eager to grab your dancing shoes and trip the light fantastic!

7 May 2023 Southern Hemisphere’s Planetary Positions

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Southeastern Hemisphere

This local time is in Sao Paulo, Brazil, South America

7 May 2023
02:00 pm GMT 4:00 PM BRT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:16 Taurus 46
Moon:10 Sagittarius 21
Mercury:07 Taurus 55 Rx
Venus:29 Gemini 59
Mars:22 Cancer 38
Jupiter:27 Aries 53
Saturn:05 Pisces 51
Uranus:18 Taurus 48
Neptune:26 Pisces 55
Pluto:00 Aquarius 21 Rx

True Lunar Node:04 Taurus 02 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:03 Taurus 30 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):13 Leo 20

Chiron:17 Aries 40
Ceres:23 Virgo 49
Pallas:01 Leo 59
Juno:03 Gemini 11
Vesta:09 Taurus 52

Eris:24 Aries 49

Fire:6
Earth:7
Air:3
Water:3
Cardinal:4
Fixed:9
Mutable:6

Southern Hemisphere

This local time is in Cape Town, South Africa

7 May 2023
07:00 pm GMT 4:00 PM SAST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:16 Taurus 58
Moon:13 Sagittarius 16
Mercury:07 Taurus 49 Rx
Venus:00 Cancer 13
Mars:22 Cancer 45
Jupiter:27 Aries 56
Saturn:05 Pisces 52
Uranus:18 Taurus 49
Neptune:26 Pisces 55
Pluto:00 Aquarius 21 Rx

True Lunar Node:04 Taurus 02 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:03 Taurus 29 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):13 Leo 22

Chiron:17 Aries 41
Ceres:23 Virgo 49
Pallas:02 Leo 04
Juno:03 Gemini 18
Vesta:09 Taurus 58

Eris:24 Aries 49

Fire:6
Earth:7
Air:2
Water:4
Cardinal:5
Fixed:9
Mutable:5

Southwestern Hemisphere

This local time is in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

7 May 2023
06:00 am GMT 4:00 PM AEST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:16 Taurus 26
Moon:05 Sagittarius 43
Mercury:08 Taurus 06 Rx
Venus:29 Gemini 37
Mars:22 Cancer 27
Jupiter:27 Aries 48
Saturn:05 Pisces 50
Uranus:18 Taurus 47
Neptune:26 Pisces 54
Pluto:00 Aquarius 21 Rx

True Lunar Node:04 Taurus 02 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:03 Taurus 31 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):13 Leo 18

Chiron:17 Aries 39
Ceres:23 Virgo 49
Pallas:01 Leo 51
Juno:02 Gemini 59
Vesta:09 Taurus 43

Eris:24 Aries 49

Fire:6
Earth:7
Air:3
Water:3
Cardinal:4
Fixed:9
Mutable:6

Animal Spells (Magickal Partners) c. 2014

Animal Spells (Magickal Partners)

Is it time to measure the cat for a magick wand? Perhaps the parrot needs to learn some chants? Maybe there is a set of dominations spells so that the dog can force you to walk him on the schedule he chooses? No, spells regarding animals are still meant for people to perform, although some benefit from some animal assistance. Many of these spells involve protecting animal from physical and spiritual harm. Others benefit humans, through the power and gifts of animals.

Animals who participate in your spells and rituals, enhancing them with their own powers, tend to fall into one of two categories:

*  Familiars

*  Allies

The concept of an animal as a pet is a modern one. Those who possessed this concept of interspecies friendship ahead of their time often found themselves condemned for witchcraft on grounds of familiarity with demonic creatures like cats, birds, rabbits, black dogs, reptiles, and amphibians. Sound like what’d find for sale in any local pet store? Well, familiar animals are exactly that: Familiar. The classic witch’s cat, rabbit or toad, a familiar is an actual, individual animal with whom one can live and share an intense psychic, personal bond. If this characterizes a relationship you have ever had with an animal, then you have had a familiar, regardless of whether you engaged in magickal practices together. A dog who won’t sleep unless it’s under your bed, the cat who follows you from room to room the bird who spends the day perched on your should: these all qualify as familiars.

A familiar’s presence may be sufficient to spark and enhance your magick, whether there is any conscious active involvement or not. For others, the psychic and magickal bonds possible between animal and human create profound power and satisfaction and working closely with other species–those species that usually do not life amongst people—-may discover psychic and magickal bonds, as well. Wild animals that remain wild can also qualify as familiars, though invariably they choose you rather than the other way round. These include those birds or bees that, taking a liking to someone in the family, stop by daily. Scandinavian witches traditionally favored flies as familiars. Wild dolphins occasionally single out as individual human and initiate a relationship. It is not unknown for people living on the edge of woods or in a wilderness place to develop a special relationship with an individual creature.

A familiar is a specific, individual creature with whom you have established a psychic bond. Of course, the limits the creatures with which you can magickally interact. What if your magick requires a rhinoceros or crocodile? What if it requires a dragon or unicorn?

A familiar may be considered an animal ally but animal allied transcend the boundaries of familiars. Animal allies are a form of spiritual relationship: because the relationship may occur entirely in the realm of spirit, any animal may be approached. The presiding spirit of the animal may also be approached, rather than any individual creature.

A person may have as many familiars and/or allies as needed.

The Witches Correspondences for Sunday c. 2015

 

The Witches Correspondences for Sunday

 

Magickal Intentions: Growth, Advancements, Enlightenment, Rational Thought, Exorcism, Healing, Prosperity, Hope, Exorcism, Money

Incense: Lemon, Frankincense

Planet: Sun

Sign: Leo

Angel: Michael

Colors: Gold, Yellow, Orange and White

Herbs/Plants: Marigold, Heliotrope, Sunflower, Buttercup, Cedar, Beech, Oak Stones: Carnelian, Citrine, Tiger’s Eye, Amber, Clear Quartz and Red Agate

Oil: (Sun) Cedar, Frankincense, Neroli, Rosemary

The first day of the week is ruled by the Sun. It is an excellent time to work efforts involving business partnerships, work promotions, business ventures, and professional success. Spells where friendships, mental or physical health, or bringing joy back into life are an issue work well on this day, too.

Gods and Goddesses – Creative Deities c. 2012

Creative Deities

Gods/Goddesses– Lugh, Goibniu, Brigit, Cerridwen, the Dagda, Ogma, Taliesin, Merlin, Bran the Blessed, Manannan mac Lir, Diancecht, Nantosuelta, Nuada, Luchtaine, Credne, Druantia, Scathach, Kai, Weyland, Rhiannon, Cernunnos, Athena, Hera, Hestia, the Muses, Apollo, Hermes, Hephaestus, Artemis, Thalia, Euphrosyne, Aglaia, Pan, Terpsichore, Hades, Pan, Euterpe, Orpheus, Minerva, Pales, Juno, Mercury, Vulcan, Diana, Faunus, Vesta, Osiris, Ptah, Khnemu, Thoth, Isis, Neith, Seshat, Anubis, Hathor, Khepera, Ra, Bast, Bes, Xochiquetzal, Itzamna, Pachacamac, Quetzalcoaltl,Tezcatlipoca, Xochipilli, Ishtar, Astarte
Color– True Pure Blue
Incence/Oil– Lily of the Valley
Animals– Dolphin, Whales
Spirits– Mermaid
Stones– Azurite, Torquoise
Metal– Aluminum
Plants– Carnation, Honeysukle, Vervain
Wood– Bramble
Planet– Neptune
Tarot Cards– Four Kings, Four Twos
Magickal Tools– Cauldron, Wand
Direction– South
Rituals– Achieving Equilibrium, Spiritual Manifestations, Creative Force, Divine Inspiration

Archangel – One Viewpoint for Thier General Description

Archangels (/ˌɑːrkˈnəl/) are the second lowest rank of angel in the hierarchy of angels. The word “archangel” itself is usually associated with the Abrahamic religions, but beings that are very similar to archangels are found in a number of other religious traditions.

The English word archangel is derived from Greek ἀρχάγγελος (arkhángelos), the Greek prefix “arch-” meaning “chief”. A common misconception is that archangels are the highest rank of angel. This misconception stems from John Milton‘s Paradise Lost and likely confusion over the “arch-” prefix.

Michael and Gabriel are recognized as archangels in Judaism, Islam, and by most Christians. Some Protestants consider Michael to be the only archangel. Raphael—mentioned in the deuterocanonical Book of Tobit—is also recognized as a chief angel in the Catholic and Eastern Orthodox churches. Gabriel, Michael, and Raphael are venerated in the Roman Catholic Church with a feast on September 29 (between 1921 and 1969, March 24 for Gabriel and October 24 for Raphael), and in the Eastern Orthodox Church on November 8 (if the Julian calendar is used, this corresponds to November 21 in the Gregorian). The named archangels in Islam are Jibra’ilMika’ilIsrafil, and ‘Azra’il. Jewish literature, such as the Book of Enoch, also mentions Metatron as an archangel, called the “highest of the angels”, though the acceptance of this angel is not canonical in all branches of the faith.

Some branches of the faiths mentioned have identified a group of seven Archangels, but the named angels vary, depending on the source. Gabriel, Michael, and Raphael are always mentioned; the other archangels vary, but most commonly include Uriel, who is mentioned in 2 Esdras.

You can click here to read the full entry about Archangels on en.wikipedia.org

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May 6, 2023 Daily Horoscopes

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Moon Alert

Avoid shopping or important decisions from 10:15 AM to 4:30 PM EDT today (7:15 AM to 1:30 PM PDT). After that, the Moon moves from Scorpio into Sagittarius.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

This is a fun-loving, playful day. Nevertheless, avoid making important financial decisions, especially about loans, mortgages or shared property. Keep things light. Later in the day, explore new ideas, new places and travel if possible.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

Today you have to go along to get along because cooperation with others is the key. However, agree to nothing important. Don’t volunteer for anything. Enjoy socializing, as well as creative activities and fun times with others. If shopping, keep your receipts.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

Choose to be laid back today and take it easy. Postpone important decisions for later in the day or tomorrow. Agree to nothing important. Instead, enjoy beautiful surroundings and exciting ideas. Conversations with others will be stimulating and thought-provoking!

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

This is a wonderful day to enjoy sports events, outdoor activities, playful times with children and anything to do with the arts. Enjoy galleries, museums and fun outings, especially with friends. Some of you will be involved in group activities as well, perhaps with younger people.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

You are high viz. now. In fact, you make an excellent impression on others, which is why people will seek out your company. Meanwhile, you will enjoy relaxing at home today. Later in the day, enjoy sports events and socializing with others. Romance will sparkle!

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

Enjoy conversing with others today. Short trips, interactions with siblings, relatives and neighbours and schmoozing will please you because this is a sociable day! Explore creative ideas. This is an excellent day for writers or artists of any creative discipline.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

Do what you can to appreciate the artistic talents of others because this will delight you today. Art galleries, museums, street fairs and classes will be a rewarding experience for you. However, ideally, do not spend money until late in the day. Give yourself time to think about what you really want to purchase. Until then – enjoy!

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

This is an emotional day for you because the Moon is in your sign for the first half of this day. Later in the day, (after 4:30 PM EDT; 1:30 PM PDT) you will enjoy shopping for beautiful things for yourself and others. Quite possibly, someone will give you a gift or do a favour for you. Just say, “Thank you!”

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

You might want to spend this morning and part of the afternoon in seclusion at home, or relaxing privately by yourself or behind the scenes today. But later in the afternoon, after the Moon enters your sign, you will feel energized and eager to socialize with everyone!

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

This is an excellent day for sports and catching up on chores and enjoying the artistic endeavors of others. Schmoozing with people of all ages will please you. Do something that relaxes or entertains you. Spend time with people you love.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

People notice you today, especially this morning. In fact, personal details about your private life might be public for some reason. Later in the day, you will enjoy schmoozing and interacting with others or being involved in clubs and organizations. An excellent day to entertain at home.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

You want to do something different today, which is why you will enjoy exploring new places and meeting new faces. Sports events and social outings will be excellent choices. Some of you will also enjoy entertaining at home or redecorating your digs. Enjoy your day!

If Your Birthday Is Today

Actor George Clooney (1961) shares your birthday today. You are intuitive and sensitive to the feelings of those around you. You like to inspire others to live out their dreams. This is the final year of a nine-year cycle, which means it’s time to take inventory, and let go of people, places and things from the past have held you back.

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Aries

Today might come with some sort of unexpected situation that will require you to be the most diplomatic person in the room. It sure will be a difficult position to be in as you don’t always enjoy dealing with people in a patient and understanding way.

But this time you might have to do it as it will settle a conflict and leave your rest of the day roll peacefully.

Taurus

Today you will definitely get a chance to catch a glimpse at the larger picture in your life. Be it that your day clears off unexpectedly and you have time to be introspective and observing or maybe things go the opposite way and being very busy today will prompt you to analyze things in a different light.

No matter of the perspective, try not to be too absorbed in it to forget you should live in the moment.

Gemini

For some natives, this Saturday might not come with any reasons to rejoice because they might be so swamped with work they will even have to take it home.

For others it might be a business travel announcing. Other than that, it will definitely be a working influences on this weekend and everyone will suddenly become aware of some responsibilities they have to deal with.

Cancer

As this period is great for starting all kinds of things you should also decide whether you want to change something in your life. From your reactions to your clothes, it’s a great time to try something new and ask for the opinion of others for your looks.

Try not to be too clingy with your partner and temper your attachment because they might feel suffocated and avoid you.

Leo

Today things will definitely get heated. And it’s not only the weather for natives living in warmer places. You might feel a rush of emotions at the sight of someone or during an event today.

You will feel energized and in a great mood and this will give you the occasion to solve plenty of your planned activities for today. This episode might even force you into making an important decision.

Virgo

Today your emotions and desires might be overpowered by a certain group that will make you change your plans for the day.

Be it your family, friends or someone from work, you are set to change the course of the day at their insistence and then you will be somewhat forced to speak your mind to this gathering, revealing some interesting facts that will leave everyone quite baffled.

Libra

Today there will be a battle of personalities between you and a close person in your life. You want to stick to your opinions and means while the other person will probably try to show you how your ideas are getting you to a unwanted result.

Don’t leave the argument until both sides make a compromise and start getting along because this conflict, unless resolved, is here to stay

Scorpio

Today you might feel quite irritable and definitely bothered by anyone coming to tell you something, especially if they are asking for help.

This is exactly the smoke in there is no smoke without a fire situation. Don’t lose your temper, if there are things that bother you, don’t throw them on people whose only fault is that they were somewhere near you this day.

Sagittarius

Today you might feel the need to be very careful with your money and with your spending. It’s ok if you do this for yourself but if you try to impose this behavior onto your partner, be sure sparkles will come out of this.

Try convincing them you should both put money for a holiday or for a common goal instead of just cutting off spending all of a sudden.

Capricorn

Today you will probably feel full of energy and somewhat empowered. Don’t try to search for reasons to explain this sudden good mood because there aren’t that many.

Take advantage of this attitude of yours, ignore the fact that this is a weekend day and try to deal with as many of your pending tasks as possible, especially those that involve fixing different things at home.

Aquarius

Today you will probably feel the need to embrace the weekend and leave all your worries behind. You can even act on those impulses of going away for these two days with someone special.

You are spirited and communicative so be sure you will meet a few people and you will have a great time in the evening if you decide to stay at home for the weekend.

Pisces

Despite being the weekend, some natives will be receiving some news about work. Be it that there is something they’ve forgot to do or the fact that they will be promoted to working harder the following week.

Don’t be tempted to avoid reading those messages because you definitely need that heads up before the sort of storm that will be for you next week.