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May 18, 2026 - Astrology Calendar

All Moon and Planet Constellations / Aspects and Transits for May 18, 2026
May 18, 2026 - Astrology Calendar
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Birthday

Walter Gropius (1883-1969),  Pope John Paul II (1920-2005),  Tina Fey (*1970)

Sun
Sun
Monday, May 18, 2026

Sun May 2026

Birthday: Taurus

Chinese zodiac sign:
馬 Fire Horse

In 749 days (2 years 19 days)

Daily aspects

Mars → Taurus

Venus → Cancer

Moon → Cancer

Moon Conjunction Venus

Moon ⚹ Mars

Mercury ⚹ Neptune

Moon

The Moon moves from Gemini to Cancer (
waxing crescent

Moonrise:
Moonset:
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Daily aspects

Mars → Taurus | Photo: © Rawpixel.com -stock.adobe.com
Mars → Taurus

When Mars enters the sign of Taurus, we have the energy to implement our commercial drive very actively. We are calm in appearance but determined, patient, generous, and persistent. We have tireless energy at work, are plentiful, but can also be quick-tempered. We are pursuing our plans with great perseverance. Our sensuality is too extreme, but should not to be lived out quickly; instead, it should be enjoyed.

Venus → Cancer | Photo: © Vasyl  - stock.adobe.com
Venus → Cancer

When Venus stands in Cancer, we are passive in love but receptive and sensitive. We have a strong need for affection. Our passion expresses itself in caring for loved ones, and we understand people very well in this period. Our imagination is great, but we are also easily influenced and very sensitive.

Moon → Cancer | Photo: © lassedesignen  - stock.adobe.com
Moon → Cancer

The Cancer Moon supports the unfolding of the pleasant side of life. The longing for home and homeland, rest, and security are in the foreground. It is an excellent opportunity to relax and develop new energy in our soul.

Moon (Cancer) Conjunction Venus (Cancer)  | Photo: © Alexei - stock.adobe.com
Moon (Cancer) Conjunction Venus (Cancer)

You might be in a tender mood. The relationship with your mother, or a motherly figure, is close, with a harmonious connection between you both. You will attract female company, as it is the perfect time to connect with female friends. Go out, have fun, be around the art and culture scene, and enjoy all this transit brings! It is also a wonderful time to decorate your home.

Moon (Cancer) ⚹ Mars (Taurus)  | Photo: © iStock.com/Voyagerix
Moon (Cancer) ⚹extile Mars (Taurus)

This aspect gives you the ability to communicate well with the opposite sex. Good relationships will occur at work, and you'll feel a lot of drive to achieve more - or even have a side project working from home. You may also have a craving to eat hot and spicy food, so go take your partner, or friends, to the closest Indian or Mexican restaurant! Just know that it'll be easy to burn off the extra calories, as you'll be inspired to exercise more.

Mercury (Gemini) ⚹ Neptune (Aries)  | Photo: © Hetizia - stock.adobe.com
Mercury (Gemini) ⚹extile Neptune (Aries)

This aspect between Mercury and Neptune gives you a refined mental sensation, keen intuition, rich world of ideas, and a sense of poetry and art. You can realize your plans and have high hopes and beliefs. It's a fun time to go out on dates where you should make the extra effort to look really good. You'll get a lot of natural inspiration if you're an artist.  

 

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The Sun on May 18, 2026

Darkest moment
It is the darkest moment of the night. Sun is in the lowest position.
Night ends
The morning astronomical twilight starts.
Nautical Dawn
The morning nautical twilight starts.
Dawn
Morning nautical twilight ends, morning civil twilight starts.
Sunrise
Top edge of the sun appears on the horizon
Sunrise ends
Bottom edge of the sun touches the horizon.
Morning golden hour ends
Soft light - the best time for photography.
Solar noon
The sun is in the highest position.
Evening golden hour starts
Sunset starts
The bottom edge of the sun touches the horizon.
Sunset
Sun disappears below the horizon, evening civil twilight starts.
Dusk
Evening nautical twilight starts.
Nautical dusk
Evening astronomical twilight starts.
Night
It is dark enough for astronomical observations.

The times were calculated for 38° 53' N, -77° 02' W, Timezone: America/Chicago (UTC -5)

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