On a lunar day with the waning Moon in Aquarius, it's easier to let go of what holds you back, to change, and to calmly accept your imperfections. This is a favorable time to begin learning, accept new offers, explore unconventional approaches, expand opportunities, and build useful contacts — provided your freedom isn't restricted. People tend to be more talkative at this time and may sometimes show their less favorable sides, so it's important to choose interactions consciously. Still, the waning Moon's energy helps broaden your horizons, deepen understanding of others and yourself, and filter relationships while testing new ideas — use this lunar day for planning and small personal experiments.

Nakshatra: Dhanishta [until 24-05-2011 16:45:13]   Symbol: Drum. Good for group activities, celebrations, concerts, opening ceremonies, and expressing leadership. Also good for creative work, especially music and dance, and buying clothes. Not good for routine chores, new partnerships, intimacy, or marriage.

This nakshatra has a mobile (active) nature. Best for temporary activities that don’t need long-term results — like traveling, meetings, starting studies, starting medical treatment or fasting, repairs, gardening, or buying a car, or changing jobs. Avoid starting projects that require long-term stability.

Tithi: 23, Ashtami [until 2011-05-25 10:52:00]   A favorable day to begin important tasks; sports, studying the arts, matters related to houses or land, learning, construction.