- The Moon is in Leo until 3:11 AM, after which the Moon is in Virgo.
- The Moon is void until 3:11 AM (since 6:09 PM yesterday).
- The Moon is waning and in its Full Moon phase until 3:04 AM, after which the Moon is in its Waning Gibbous phase.
- The Full Moon occurred on the 1st in the sign of Cancer, and the Last Quarter Moon will occur on January 8th.
- Mercury is in its post-retrograde shadow until January 10, 2018.
Horoscopes
Aries
You’re filling with enthusiasm for a new initiative, project, or relationship, dear Aries, but you are somewhat weighed down with responsibilities and duties today to attend to before you can get started. Getting chores and duties out of your way makes the most sense now so that you can dive into a project or relationship guiltlessly later. This is a fabulous week for connecting with others, including an intimate partner, but also advisors and business contacts who can point you in the right direction or encourage or inspire a new venture. Intuition is excellent for business and financial matters, but today, take care of the practical side of things.
Taurus
The Moon moves into your sector of play, romance, and creativity today, dear Taurus, and you’re in the mood for some fun. A Sun-Saturn connection active today can remind you of your responsibilities, however, and perhaps does you a kind favor as it helps you keep a good pace. The coming few days are powerful for making connections, particularly spirited, loving ones. Excellent energy for bonding with others or meeting someone special will be with you. Being active and involved seems a priority now. Things seem to be better in teams or pairs for you these days.
Gemini
The next few days are excellent for all things related to health and work, dear Gemini. Someone may speak highly of you or recommend your work. You could be feeling especially in tune with your goals and quite confident about moving forward with new or improved ventures. This can also be a time for coming up with creative business ideas. A feeling of being on top of things is the best place to be, so avoid taking on too much, but think big if your mind is going that way. Even so, it’s important to pace yourself today, as you have some loose ends to tie up before pressing ahead.
Cancer
Excellent energy is with you for connecting and sharing with others in the coming days, dear Cancer, as well as for gaining new and exciting experiences and for appreciation of people in your life. Loving or romantic feelings are elevated and possibly become a driving force now. You can find it easy to slip into a playful or serious frame of mind without much effort today, and this helps to boost both your work and social life. While you can be anxious to get going on a new plan or throw yourself into something, you need to work out a few practical points first, so pace yourself as much as possible now.
Leo
The Moon moves out of your sign early today and ends up in your resources sector where it will transit for a couple of days, dear Leo. It’s a sign that you’re better off toning things down just for now. Today’s Sun-Saturn aspect agrees! You’d be wise to pace yourself and consider practical angles to your endeavors. Filling your duties also makes sense as it will free you up for more engaging activities later. Even so, you’re revving up. The next few days are excellent for home and work matters. If a bond could use some healing or elevation, this is an outstanding period for making this happen. Confidence builds, particularly as you strengthen ties with loved ones.
Virgo
The next few days bring outstanding energy for getting an ambitious project off the ground, dear Virgo, as well as for enhancing or attracting a relationship. Others tend to respond exceptionally well to you, and you attract appealing people or positive and loving experiences with a person into your life. This is a time when you are especially gracious and others appreciate your input. Today’s energies are good for enthusiasm, but they also caution that you need to get your work behind you before you embark on any adventures. You continue to feel real excitement for recent and upcoming projects or new interests, but it’s important to pace yourself today.
Libra
The Moon moves into your privacy sector early today, dear Libra, emphasizing the need for some level of emotional retreat. You see more layers to a situation, which helps you gain a sense of peace. This Moon transit is a message to slow down a little, get extra rest, build strength, and take a break from demanding or competitive situations. Even so, this can conflict with a building desire to get moving on an exciting project. The coming days are outstanding for finding channels for your enterprising initiatives. You’re in excellent shape for meeting the right people or attracting the right resources into your life. However, it’s also important to tie up loose ends and fulfill your responsibilities today.
Scorpio
The coming few days are powerful for personal appeal, natural charm, connecting with others, excelling at your studies or games, and getting creative, dear Scorpio. You’re in great shape for attracting and pursuing what you want. You are like a magnet right now, but you’re also willing to put effort into making things happen. While you’re naturally gravitating towards positive situations and people, perhaps finding yourself exactly where you need to be at the right time, you’re also willing to work hard and push things forward. Even so, today requires some veering away towards responsibilities that need to be fulfilled elsewhere. Aim to do your duties and be done with them so that you can concentrate on what excites you.
Sagittarius
If you are looking for answers to nagging personal problems today, dear Sagittarius, you may very well find the necessary resources with just a little effort. Attention to the mental or emotional side of health is essential today and can lead you to important discoveries. Even so, this is a time for getting work done and handling your responsibilities. As ambitious as you feel right now, you need to pace yourself and get your duties out of the way. You tend to fare better behind the scenes on some level at the moment. There is reliable energy for solving problems and for expressing your talents or knowledge this week.
Capricorn
This week can be excellent for connecting and bonding with friends, dear Capricorn, for collaborating, and for getting over humps or problem areas in relationships. It doesn’t take much effort to keep exchanges lively and spirited. Love and attraction are strong notes in your life, but friendship seems to be your biggest priority and what’s bringing in the most rewards for now. You may feel as if you are spinning your wheels today, however, wondering if you should be doing something more exciting, but it’s important to get your responsibilities out of the way before throwing yourself into something new.
Aquarius
This week is powerful for formulating goals, connecting with people who help advance your goals, and good relations on the job or with people in high positions, dear Aquarius. You’re anxious to get things started. An influence today serves to boost energy levels as well as personal courage, passion, and desire. There can be progress made on the career or life-path front, which is especially satisfying to you right now. There’s a more serious frame of mind or responsibilities looming concurrently, however, and it makes sense to do your chores or duties before pushing ahead.
Pisces
This week is excellent for learning and guiding others and for sharing ideas or beliefs, dear Pisces. In fact, you may be attempting to build bridges in this way. You’re likely to find creative ways to combine duller tasks with more adventurous or spirited pursuits. Your sense of which projects and moves have true potential is on point now. You can be very excited about a new topic of interest, learning something new. However, responsibilities demand your attention now, but you’re sure to feel much better if you meet your duties than if you put them off. Use today to take care of the practical side of things.
* Remember to read horoscopes for your Ascendant sign and Sun sign. If you don’t know your Ascendant sign (and you know your birth time), you can look it up here.
If Your Birthday is January 5th, If Today is Your Birthday full horoscope here.
Astrology of Today – The Details:
If you’re astrologically inclined and interested in the details of the Astrology of today, here are some of the factors considered in the forecasts:
Date & Time: Jan 5 2018 3:11 am
Event: Moon enters Virgo
Description: The Moon in Virgo
We crave organization and order, and are quickly disturbed by anything standing in the way of these things. This is a good time for chores, organizing, and tidying. It’s also a time for scheduling health appointments and checkups, starting new routines, and generally tending to details.
Date & Time: Jan 5 2018 1:20 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqq Ven
Description: Transiting Moon SesquiSquare Transiting Venus
We can feel a little out of sorts. Our needs for pleasure, love, or entertainment may be at odds with our needs for comfort and familiarity, and we can be on the fence about what to do next. Overspending or overeating is possible.
Date & Time: Jan 5 2018 1:35 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cpl Jun
Description: Transiting Moon ContraParallel Transiting Juno
Date & Time: Jan 5 2018 3:04 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqq Sun
Description: Transiting Moon SesquiSquare Transiting Sun
What we feel and what we think we should do can be at odds with one another temporarily. There can be discontent or indecisiveness. We could be feeling out of sorts. Tensions will pass.
Date & Time: Jan 5 2018 3:11 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cnj Vir
Description: Transiting Moon Entering Virgo
We crave organization and order, and are quickly disturbed by anything standing in the way of these things. This is a good time for chores, organizing, and tidying. It’s also a time for scheduling health appointments and checkups, starting new routines, and generally tending to details.
Date & Time: Jan 5 2018 6:24 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Tri Sat
Description: Transiting Moon Trine Transiting Saturn
An auspicious time for any project demanding endurance or tolerance. Also good for establishing new habits and rituals.
Date & Time: Jan 5 2018 9:49 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqq Plu
Description: Transiting Moon SesquiSquare Transiting Pluto
Deeper feelings emerge suddenly, and possibly in a disruptive way. We may be over-reacting or going to extremes. Wait for the tension to subside before taking action.
Date & Time: Jan 5 2018 5:07 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Qnx Jun
Description: Transiting Moon Quincunx Transiting Juno
There can be some inclination to manipulate others to further our own goals, which should be avoided. There may be indecision regarding feelings about a relationship. Alternatively, there can be a conundrum regarding family and a relationship.
Date & Time: Jan 5 2018 7:24 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqq Ura
Description: Transiting Moon SesquiSquare Transiting Uranus
We can easily find ourselves all wound up and nervous. Unpredictable responses from others (and ourselves). Emotional eruptions are possible. Not a good time to make permanent decisions, particularly about relationships and family/domestic matters.
Date & Time: Jan 5 2018 11:16 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqq Pal
Description: Transiting Moon SesquiSquare Transiting Pallas
We may be concerned about what others are thinking of us now, and can be sensitive to negativity and criticism, or what we perceive as such. We might not understand one another, and can be at odds with one another on a mental or intellectual level. Someone’s belief or idea can make us feel insecure or out of sorts, or otherwise rub us the wrong way.
Date & Time: Jan 5 2018 11:36 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Opp Nep
Description: Transiting Moon Opposition Transiting Neptune
We can be faced with confusing events, and we may not be seeing others clearly. People may be noncommittal, elusive, or absent when we need them. We are more vulnerable and sensitive. Moods are hard to define. Honor your need to feed your more refined or spiritual side, and the difficult feelings will soon fade away.
Date & Time: Jan 5 2018 10:01 am
Event: Tr-Tr Sun Qnx Nod
Description: Transiting Sun Quincunx Transiting North Node
We could have a hard time juggling our personal goals and others’ needs, feeling as if we must choose one or the other.
Date & Time: Jan 5 2018 5:57 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Sun Pll Sat
Description: Transiting Sun Parallel Transiting Saturn
Date & Time: Jan 5 2018 3:30 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mer SSq Jun
Description: Transiting Mercury SemiSquare Transiting Juno
There can be misunderstandings now. We may be expecting others to fill our mental needs or to communicate with us/listen to us, when they have other ideas and preoccupations. There can be fickleness, an inability to listen to others, and nervous energy. This is not the best time for focus and connection.
Date & Time: Jan 5 2018 2:26 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mar Sqr Cer
Description: Transiting Mars Square Transiting Ceres
Tension can result from conflicts between desires for independence and needs for nurturing or to nurture/dependence. We can feel tied down due to family obligations or our own needs for comfort and safety, but not quite confident about pursuing our desires.
Date & Time: Jan 5 2018 4:19 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mar SSq Sat
Description: Transiting Mars SemiSquare Transiting Saturn
We can feel thwarted, blocked, or slowed down. Enthusiasm wanes. Delays are possible, but might lead to important edits and adjustments.
Date & Time: Jan 5 2018 10:06 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mar Pll Jup
Description: Transiting Mars Parallel Transiting Jupiter
Strong Signs, Elements, Modes
BALANCE OF SIGNS
VIRGO STRONG
Meticulous, discriminating, pure, practical, health conscious, hard working. Can be hyper-critical, petty and perfectionistic.
SCORPIO STRONG
Intense, magnetic, penetrating perception, power to confront. Can be destructive, vengeful, jealous, overly dramatic.
CAPRICORN STRONG
Disciplined, responsible, reliable, industrious, conscientious, practical, achieving. Can be pessimistic, overly conventional, rigid, materialistic, callous.
BALANCE OF ELEMENTS
EARTH STRONG
We are especially in touch with the physical world. We consider what we’ve learned and experienced in the past in order to make the most of the present. We can be cautious, practical, and possibly unimaginative. We are deliberate and can pace ourselves well. We need hands-on experience and are not impressed with theory as much as we are with results. Routines are tolerable and comforting.
AIR WEAK
We may have a difficult time being objective or detached. We may not be especially communicative.
BALANCE OF MODES
The modes are balanced.
LUNAR PHASE: DISSEMINATING
Moon 135 to 90 degrees behind the Sun.
Sharing our knowledge with the world is a major motivation at this stage. We believe we have gained much knowledge and wisdom through our experiences, and want to ensure others have the benefit as well.
The following aspects (major only) and positions are at noon (EST) on January 5th:
Note that when an aspect is applying, it has not yet happened but is within orb – it’s pending. When an aspect is separating, it has already happened/perfected and is moving away from the aspect. Depending on the speed of the planet/body involved, the aspect will have perfected–or will perfect–in a matter of hours (often the case with the Moon), days, months, and possibly years in the case of the very slow-moving outer planets and bodies.
Note that the Moon moves at a rate of approximately one degree every 2 hours so that if an aspect involving the Moon is applying and has an orb of 5 degrees, the aspect will perfect (be exact) in about 10 hours. If the Moon is separating from an aspect with an orb of 2 degrees, it has already formed said aspect approximately 4 hours ago (since the following are positions at noon today, then it would have occurred at about 8 AM today).
**I suggest paying close attention to applying aspects. The energy of the aspect builds as it gets closer to exact. Once an aspect involving inner planets has happened, it’s over. Separating aspects are good to know for context, but in terms of energy that is with us today, applying aspects are most important. (This is the case for daily astrology influences involving inner planets, which pass quickly, and not natal astrology aspects, which are with us for a lifetime).
THE MOON
THE MOON IN VIRGO
We have an emotional need for order with the Moon in Virgo. Diet, nutrition, health matters, work, and routines are in stronger focus. If we’re feeling out of sorts emotionally, we might also experience symptoms on a physical level now.
6TH DEGREE OF VIRGO
Part of Body: Descending colon
Sabian Symbol: A merry-go-round.
ASPECTS OF THE MOON
TRINE SATURN Orb 3°17′ Separating
We are more able to find a balance between our own emotional needs and our responsibilities. This is a strong time for establishing good habits. We are more tolerant, deliberate, and resolute.
OPPOSITION NEPTUNE Orb 6°47′ Applying
We may be looking for emotional happiness outside of ourselves, and have a tendency to glamorize the past or what we don’t currently have. We can be more vulnerable now.
THE SUN
THE SUN IN CAPRICORN
You are responsible and respectful, with a strong need to be an authority figure. You command respect and may tend to superiority and bossiness.
16TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN
Part of Body: Condyle of right tibia
Sabian Symbol: Boys and girls in gymnasium suits.
ASPECTS OF THE SUN
CONJUNCTION VENUS Orb 0°51′ Applying
We take pride in our ability to relate well with others or to smooth over differences now. Graciousness, diplomacy, charm, and some superficiality are themes. This is a good period for social affairs, pleasure, amusement, and romance, all things considered.
SEXTILE MARS Orb 1°47′ Applying
We can be furthering our goals and desires without apology. A time for getting ahead, taking action, and solving problems, and some healthy self-centeredness. Competition. Taking the lead.
SEXTILE JUPITER Orb 2°24′ Applying
There can be a good, nice, and healthy feeling of optimism and confidence now. We might promote, publish, advertise, or market with greater success. We are generous and tolerant, giving people the benefit of the doubt, expecting the best from others and from ourselves. We can see the big picture.
CONJUNCTION PLUTO Orb 3°38′ Applying
You are intense, obsessive and have great personal power. You find it easy to rid yourself of the unwanted but may be intolerant of others less powerful. Transformation is the key factor in your life.
MERCURY
MERCURY IN SAGITTARIUS
You seek knowledge to expand your world view. You are a born philosopher, enjoying any information which helps you see the big picture. For instance you may enjoy a religious debate. You place importance on freedom of speech and thought.
24TH DEGREE OF SAGITTARIUS
Part of Body: Popliteal fossa
Sabian Symbol: A bluebird standing at the door of the house.
ASPECTS OF MERCURY
CONJUNCTION SATURN Orb 8°53′ Applying
You have a logical mind. As a child you were shy and unable to express your opinions. As an adult you will become a voice of authority.
TRINE URANUS Orb 1°31′ Applying
We are mentally alert and aware, and might be experimenting or opening our minds to new ideas. We could be feeling inspired, and our thinking is inventive. Varying our usual routine may be rewarding.
SQUARE CHIRON Orb 1°43′ Applying
There can be insecurity about our own ideas or decisions, or we may not know who/what to believe. Words, or lack of, can hurt right now. There is greater sensitivity to what is being said, choice of words, and syntax.
VENUS
VENUS IN CAPRICORN
You are shy in relationships. You will form relationships slowly, but they are likely to be enduring. You may not form close relationships early in life, but later will have solid and committed relationships. You are responsible with your money and possessions.
15TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN
Part of Body: Left knee cartilage
Sabian Symbol: Many toys in the children’s ward of a hospital.
ASPECTS OF VENUS
SEXTILE MARS Orb 2°39′ Applying
You have the opportunity to blend your charm and assertion. You can be both gentle and strong.
SEXTILE JUPITER Orb 3°15′ Applying
A good time to expand our connections, contacts, creative pursuits, romantic relationships. There is more generosity and good will in our relationships. We might be more inclined to indulge, shop, socialize, and enjoy ourselves. Follow your bliss. Now is the time to discover your true heart’s desire. This could be a person, a vocation, or an artistic hobby.
SEXTILE NEPTUNE Orb 2°26′ Separating
You and a romantic and gentle partner. You like to share creative pursuits in your relationships.
CONJUNCTION PLUTO Orb 4°29′ Applying
You want intensity and drama in your personal relationships. You are consumed with love and passion and expect your partner to feel the same way. You are disappointed when others fail to soar to great emotional heights and plummet the emotional depths by your side. On a more positive note you are fiercely loyal and committed with an ability to fight any injustice.
MARS
MARS IN SCORPIO
You are a passionate warrior. You are dramatic, and may have strong sexual urges. You may make a vengeful opponent.
18TH DEGREE OF SCORPIO
Part of Body: Vas deferens, hymen
Sabian Symbol: A woods rich in autumn coloring.
ASPECTS OF MARS
CONJUNCTION JUPITER Orb 0°36′ Applying
You are generous, self confident and lucky. Your energy level is high and you are courageous. You have a tendency to go where angels fear to tread, as you approach life with gusto regardless of the consequences. Travel and religious causes are likely to feature in your life. You may like to consider a career in the military or competitive sports.
TRINE NEPTUNE Orb 5°05′ Separating
Inspiration might be found now, and our intuition is strong. There can be letting go of anger, or a softening of the disposition. Creative arts, particularly physical ones, are favored.
SEXTILE PLUTO Orb 1°50′ Applying
You are able to use your energy constructively and feel a call to serve society.
JUPITER
JUPITER IN SCORPIO
You are on an intense search for the truth. You have strong desires for sexual union and joint enterprises. You could be a transformative teacher.
18TH DEGREE OF SCORPIO
Part of Body: Vas deferens, hymen
Sabian Symbol: A woods rich in autumn coloring.
ASPECTS OF JUPITER
TRINE NEPTUNE Orb 5°41′ Separating
You are artistic and may also be religious. You have a need to help others and may feel you have a calling. You have the ability to inspire other people’s talents as well.
SEXTILE PLUTO Orb 1°13′ Applying
You have a chance to achieve a great deal. Your knowledge is broad as you are interested in so many things. You may make a career in the occult or studying the deepest mysteries of life.
SATURN
SATURN IN CAPRICORN
You are conservative and authoritarian, and have strong worldly ambitions. You are a responsible worker.
2ND DEGREE OF CAPRICORN
Part of Body: Left patella
Sabian Symbol: Three stained-glass windows, one damaged by bombardment.
URANUS
URANUS IN ARIES
The urge to start fresh, to break free from restrictive attitudes or circumstances, to totally redesign an area of our lives (or even our personalities), and to gain freedom through independence is strong during this cycle. (May 27, 2010, to August 13, 2010, then March 11th, 2011, to May 15, 2018, then November 6, 2018, to March 6, 2019).
25TH DEGREE OF ARIES
Part of Body: Sternocleidomastoid muscle
Sabian Symbol: A double promise reveals its inner and outer meanings.
ASPECTS OF URANUS
SQUARE PLUTO Orb 5°38′ Applying
A time for making sweeping changes and for adapting to changes in order to progress. This is a time for revising, altering, overhauling, and purging. We can experience tension, fear, and pressure, but also a sense of liberation from over-attachments and situations that have been holding us back from growth.
NEPTUNE
NEPTUNE IN PISCES
A long-term influence in which fantasy, imagination, compassion, and spirituality are in stronger focus. (April 4, 2011, to August 4, 2011, then February 3, 2012, to March 30, 2025, then October 22, 2025, to January 26, 2026)
13TH DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Plantar artery of left foot
Sabian Symbol: A sword in a museum.
PLUTO
PLUTO IN CAPRICORN
Tests of our boundaries; breaking down and rebuilding structures and rules. (From January 25, 2008, to June 14, 2008, then November 26, 2008, to March 23, 2023, then June 11, 2023, to January 20, 2024, then September 1, 2024, to November 19, 2024).
19TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN
Part of Body: Ligaments of left knee
Sabian Symbol: A child of about five with a huge shopping bag.
Chiron, Major Asteroids, and Moon’s Nodes: in Sign and in Aspect
CHIRON
CHIRON IN PISCES
Strong awareness of our own vulnerabilities and humanity stimulates compassion for others. (April 20 to July 20, 2010, then February 8, 2011, to April 17, 2018, then September 25, 2018, to February 18, 2019).
25TH DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Left distal tibio-fibular joint
Sabian Symbol: The purging of the priesthood.
VESTA IN SCORPIO
You are intensely committed to your work. Dedication and the ability to focus are keys to your work. Sexual morals may feature strongly as you seek to either break existing sexual mores or repress sexual urges behind a strict code of ethics.
26TH DEGREE OF SCORPIO
Part of Body: Perineum
Sabian Symbol: People making camp.
PALLAS
PALLAS IN ARIES
You have a keen intellect with the ability to come up with exciting, new ideas. You are also happy to risk putting your new ideas into action.
27TH DEGREE OF ARIES
Part of Body: Fornix/frontal bone
Sabian Symbol: Through imagination, a lost opportunity is regained.
JUNO
JUNO IN AQUARIUS
You want the freedom to be your own person in your relationship. If this is not available you become rebellious and unreliable. You are unlikely to be comfortable in a traditional relationship.
9TH DEGREE OF AQUARIUS
Part of Body: Skin of right lower leg
Sabian Symbol: A flag turned into an eagle.
CERES
CERES IN LEO
You feel cared for when other people play with you and praise you. You like to show others you care for them by encouraging their creative talents and sense of fun.
17TH DEGREE OF LEO
Part of Body: Right auricle
Sabian Symbol: Volunteer church choir makes social event of rehearsal.
THE NORTH NODE
THE NORTH NODE IN LEO
This a quest to develop your inner strength. You may find that you experience times of loneliness. These times are part of your lesson to forge your own creative life in order to give generously to the world.
16TH DEGREE OF LEO
Part of Body: Left atrium
Sabian Symbol: Sunshine just after a storm.
THE SOUTH NODE
THE SOUTH NODE IN AQUARIUS
This a quest to develop your inner strength. You may find that you experience times of loneliness. These times are part of your lesson to forge your own creative life in order to give generously to the world.
16TH DEGREE OF AQUARIUS
Part of Body: Lymph vessels of left lower leg
Sabian Symbol: A big-businessman at his desk.
*** CONJUNCTIONS TO SELECT FIXED STARS ***
Transits 5 January 2018
Aspects to Sun 15°Cp18 -22°33′
Cnj 15°Cp33 VEGA Charismatic, magical, lucky
Aspects to Mer 23°Sg02 -21°55′
Cnj 22°Sg41 RAS ALHAGUE The desire to heal a wound.
Aspects to Nod 15°Le13 +16°16′
Cnj 15°Le27 DUBHE Loving but forceful
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