Summary:
- The Moon is in Cancer until 2:20 PM.
- The Moon is void from 1:20 AM to 2:20 PM.
- The Moon is in Leo from 2:20 PM forward (until .
- The Moon is waxing and in its Waxing Gibbous phase until 8:45 PM / the Moon is waning and its Full Moon phase from 8:45 PM forward.
- A Full Moon occurs today at 8:45 PM.
- Mercury is retrograde (Mercury is retrograde from January 5-25).
- Venus enters Capricorn today (Venus transits Capricorn from January 23 – February 16).
Times are EST
Horoscopes
Aries
In many ways, you’re in a problem solving mood today, dear Aries, wanting to make sense of things, particularly related to business or career. However, a Full Moon occurs today that brings your personal friendships and social life into strong focus, possibly illuminating feelings that were previously buried. There can be new light shed on a friendship or romance, or possibly a relationship with a child. A creative project might culminate for some of you. Concerns about funding can be part of your day, but you can also find some release through sharing your worries with a trusted friend. Pent-up feelings can be released today. Make a point of more fully recognizing your need for collaboration and others’ input going forward.
Taurus
This can be a busy, communicative day, dear Taurus, one part very rational and logical, and two parts emotional! Today’s Full Moon brings special, and possibly dramatic attention, to matters of home, family, and the heart. If you have been pouring too much energy into your responsibilities to “the outside world” or work, then circumstances now remind you to find a balance. If you’ve been over-extending yourself, you need to find ways to get more rest. A home, family, or property matter could grab your attention at this time, although a partner or significant friend may be vying for your attention. Regardless, you may need to do some catch-up work with family. A Jupiter-North Node connection reminds you that approaching others with your heart open and willing is your most rewarding path now.
Gemini
There can be a strong drive to sort out a financial or intimate matter today, dear Gemini. While you’re pushing to approach something logically, today’s Full Moon can introduce some emotional elements. This Full Moon occurs in your solar chart’s third house of communications. There may be a little drama in your immediate environment, possibly your neighborhood, or having to do with news you receive or give. This can be a time for reaping the rewards of recent projects or learning efforts. This is an excellent time to examine your communication skills and what you’re getting back from them – whether they’re helping or hindering you. If you often find that people misunderstand your intentions when you communicate, this can be a good time to see what might be changed in order to get your message across more effectively. A Jupiter-North Node connection reminds you that home and family is your most important focus these days, however.
Cancer
There can be important conversations with a partner or significant other today, dear Cancer, or about a relationship, particularly having to do with the past. Even so, as rationally as you’d like to approach the day, a Full Moon amps up emotions. This Full Moon brings issues of sharing, intimacy, and personal resources strongly into focus. If you’ve been spending a lot of time giving to, and supporting, other people in your life, you are likely to feel a strong need to bring more balance into your world right now. For some of you, money can come in, or news of increased resources is forthcoming this week. There may be the need to sort issues about entertainment, children, or a romance in order to get a better handle on where you stand. Pay extra attention to securing business income now. This is a time for improving your finances, whether it’s about cutting back or pushing yourself to earn more/ask for more. A Jupiter connection reminds you to prioritize communications, learning, and connections as well.
Leo
While your analytical side is certainly calling you today, dear Leo, there is a Full Moon in your own sign today, urging you to pay strong attention to your emotions. Feelings that were previously kept at bay now surface with great force. Your increased sensitivity may lead to small frustrations, particularly if you give in to impatience. Try to rise above this and let the emotions flow. There can be surprising epiphanies and matter that suddenly demands air time. Whether you keep all of these to yourself or share with others is up to you, but it’s probably best to separate your personal and professional lives as best as possible. This is a day of large impact, and possibly of announcements and personal epiphanies.
Virgo
While there can be a busy feel to the day, dear Virgo, part of you may want to slip into the background, if only to catch some time for yourself. With the Full Moon occurring in your solar chart’s privacy sector this evening, new light shines on recent hidden or background trends in your life. You may be filling in some of the blanks now. A secret or private matter may be revealed, a health matter could come to light, or a work project can reach culmination. If you’ve been working too hard or putting so much effort into helping others that you’ve ignored your own needs, now is the time for restoring some balance to your life. Rest and alone times are necessary now. However, if a project reaches a head, you may need to put your energies into it now, and if so, you’ll do best with some solitude. Jupiter aligns with the North Node in your sign, and this underlines the benefits of working on independence.
Libra
You may be sorting out lingering problems on the home front today, dear Libra, but a Full Moon in your solar chart’s eleventh house can put your social life into strong focus. There can be a sudden need to help others or to give back by returning favors. It’s a time for making yourself proud, and the bonus is that others are likely to appreciate you as well. Circumstances are such that you are more strongly aware of the important role you play in others’ lives (as a spouse, parent, friend, daughter/son, sibling, and so forth). This is a time for honoring the people of your world. A humanitarian gesture may be in order. There can also be the discovery of feelings for someone that you’ve buried, or an overture from a friend or lover. A Jupiter-Node connection today can also pull your attention to the need to build your reserves as well as to volunteer or support a person in need.
Scorpio
There is a strong need to sort out your communications today, dear Scorpio, but a Full Moon occurring today tends to bring emotions strongly into the picture so that it can be a little difficult to get a grip on your priorities. Even so, this Full Moon occurs at the top of your solar chart, and this can be a call to action. A responsibility or a career matter can come to your attention. Circumstances are such that you are in the position to show your more mature and responsible side. It’s time to show off what you can do rather than pull yourself out of the game. There can be recognition or an award, or a job opportunity for some of you. Through all of this, don’t ignore opportunities to reach out to others and make important connections. You can benefit from some team support or might come to the realization that you need to look for others’ input in order to advance a plan.
Sagittarius
There can be the need to handle a financial matter today, dear Sagittarius, but leave some room for emotional discovery and a bit of adventure, however big or small. A Full Moon occurs in your solar ninth house – the sector of a chart that you really understand, as it’s associated with your sign. This is the sector of reaching out for more from life, learning new things, and embarking on interesting adventures. Your need for more from life than mere routine comes to the fore with this lunation. The desire to expand your mind, and your personal experience, is powerful now. If you need a push or some extra courage to do something new, this Full Moon can certainly help. For some, this can be a time of a culmination of a learning project, publishing of work, or some form of expanded reach. Your ruler, Jupiter, is aligning with the North Node of the Moon today as well, and it’s important to make time for your responsibilities. Taking the lead can benefit you tremendously now. Don’t be afraid to take charge.
Capricorn
You may be asked to speak or turned to for advice today, dear Capricorn, and you’re generally framed well, but watch for misunderstandings anyhow, as Mercury is retrograde in your sign and getting close to its direct station. There can be a significant financial move or a revelation in an intimate relationship with the Full Moon occurring in your solar eighth house today, and support can be in strong focus now. Try giving away some of your power, and discover that you in fact are gaining more personal power (of the good variety) when you do. There can be issues with a friend or a recent project that weigh heavily on your mind, and may have to do with financial focus. While emotions run rather high today, there is a way to get back to reality – it simply might involve swinging between extremes until the middle ground is found. A Jupiter-Node connection reminds you to reach out beyond your usual bounds, to learn more, and to explore options.
Aquarius
With a Full Moon occurring today, dear Aquarius, this can be a time of important realizations, announcements, discoveries, and epiphanies. This can be a wonderfully creative time when you recognize feelings that you may have tossed aside, and a need for balance becomes all-consuming. Emotional declarations are possible now, particularly regarding love relationships or partnerships. If you’ve been focusing a lot of your attention on personal plans, which is in fact appropriate right now, a partner may vie for your attention now, and it’s important to pay someone their due attention. With Jupiter and the North Node in alignment in your solar eighth house as well today, this is truly a time of sharing, opening your heart, and leaning on someone you trust if need be. Rewards come from reaching out.
Pisces
If you’ve been unsatisfied with work, health, or service matters, you’re now feeling this frustration in a rush with the Full Moon illuminating your service sector. Positively, you can be super-motivated to make changes to your routine that will help you feel better about yourself. There may be a need to be of service to others, and while there can be some difficulties juggling your responsibilities, ultimately you’ll feel better about helping out. Try not to worry about whether or not you’re appreciated, and instead answer to yourself. Do what makes you feel good from the inside out. Pay special attention to your body, health, and habits. It’s a great time to explore ways to make important improvements. With Jupiter and the Node aligning in your partnership zone, you should also be recognizing the benefits of collaboration or partnering now.
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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 (for the astrology of the week, see This Week in Astrology):
Date & Time: 23 Jan 2016 2:20 pm
Event: Moon enters Leo
Description: The Moon in Leo
We have a stronger need for appreciation, shows of affection and warmth, and excitement. We are proud and conduct ourselves accordingly. This is a time for having some fun, being creative and childlike, and enjoying life. It’s also a good time for organizing and managing.
Date & Time: 23 Jan 2016 1:20 am
Event: Moon goes void of course
Date & Time: 23 Jan 2016 8:45 pm
Event: Full Moon at 3°Le29′
Date & Time: 23 Jan 2016 1:20 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sxt Jup
Description: Transiting Moon Sextile Transiting Jupiter
A great time to take up new feel-good opportunities. Show your confidence and optimism and reap the rewards.
Date & Time: 23 Jan 2016 1:22 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sxt Nod
Description: Transiting Moon Sextile Transiting North Node
A good time for dealing with the public, for making connections, and for taking positive steps towards a personal or professional goal. You are able to make changes. This is a feel-good time for embracing new opportunities.
Date & Time: 23 Jan 2016 1:53 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqq Nep
Description: Transiting Moon SesquiSquare Transiting Neptune
If we are not in touch with our need for inspiration, beauty, compassion, connection to something otherworldly, or our spirituality, we could feel out of sorts right now. Relaxing, listening to music, getting close to nature, or taking a break may resolve this.
Date & Time: 23 Jan 2016 10:45 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Qnx Cer
Description: Transiting Moon Quincunx Transiting Ceres
Date & Time: 23 Jan 2016 11:26 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqq Sat
Description: Transiting Moon SesquiSquare Transiting Saturn
We could feel burdened, restricted, or limited during this brief influence. We could be feeling a little down on ourselves, excluded, or lonely. There can be some awkwardness or stiffness and difficulty showing affection and feelings. Patience is a virtue right now; otherwise we might succumb to feelings of frustration and sadness. All good things come to those who wait.
Date & Time: 23 Jan 2016 2:13 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Qnx Ven
Description: Transiting Moon Quincunx Transiting Venus
Love relationships or feelings can be unsettled. There can be a conflict experienced between family and friends/lovers, or between comfort and the pursuit of pleasure. Try to relax and not obsess, and show restraint.
Date & Time: 23 Jan 2016 2:20 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cnj Leo
Description: Transiting Moon Entering Leo
We have a stronger need for appreciation, shows of affection and warmth, and excitement. We are proud and conduct ourselves accordingly. This is a time for having some fun, being creative and childlike, and enjoying life. It’s also a good time for organizing and managing.
Date & Time: 23 Jan 2016 3:02 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Opp Pal
Description: Transiting Moon Opposition Transiting Pallas
We can be at odds with one another over a mental or intellectual matter, belief, or idea now. It takes extra effort to understand one another.
Date & Time: 23 Jan 2016 8:33 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqq Chi
Description: Transiting Moon SesquiSquare Transiting Chiron
Hurt feelings may be opportunities for healing. Now is the time for building bridges, not burning them.
Date & Time: 23 Jan 2016 8:45 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Opp Sun
Description: Transiting Moon Opposition Transiting Sun
A Full Moon occurs now. Discrepancies between our actions and your emotional needs can reach a head. This is a time for acknowledging our feelings, but there is also a need for some self-control.
Date & Time: 23 Jan 2016 1:20 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Sun Pll Mer
Description: Transiting Sun Parallel Transiting Mercury
Date & Time: 23 Jan 2016 5:56 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Sun SSq Chi
Description: Transiting Sun SemiSquare Transiting Chiron
We can feel especially vulnerable to criticism or fear rejection now, or could struggle with a situation where we may need to humble ourselves. People or circumstances may seem to be exposing or playing on our vulnerabilities.
Date & Time: 23 Jan 2016 3:31 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Ven Cnj Cap
Description: Transiting Venus Entering Capricorn
Seek enduring relationships, solid and secure personal or business partnerships. Be responsible with your money and possessions.
Date & Time: 23 Jan 2016 5:48 am
Event: Tr-Tr Jup Cnj Nod
Description: Transiting Jupiter Conjunction Transiting North Node
Destiny brings good fortune right now. Glad tidings come in the form of a person or an event. The Angels are watching over you.
Date & Time: 23 Jan 2016 0:22 am
Event: Tr-Tr Chi Pll Ves
Description: Transiting Chiron Parallel Transiting Vesta
CANCER STRONG
Nurturing, protective, tenacious, emotional sensitive, watery, strong roots. Can be overly protective, unwilling to let go, timid, reclusive.
SAGITTARIUS STRONG
Inspiring, broad vision, enthusiastic, goal seeking, truthful, adventurous. Can be reckless, unrestrained, tactless.
CAPRICORN STRONG
Disciplined, responsible, reliable, industrious, conscientious, practical, achieving. Can be pessimistic, overly conventional, rigid, materialistic, callous.
AQUARIUS STRONG
Humanitarian, innovative, group conscious, progressive, serving others. Can be rebellious, eccentric, aloof, emotionally superficial, overly extroverted.
BALANCE OF ELEMENTS
The elements are balanced.
BALANCE OF MODES
The modes are balanced.
LUNAR PHASE: GIBBOUS
Moon 135 to 180 degrees ahead of the Sun.
We are looking to attach value and meaning to our goals. This is a time for analyzing, questioning, perfecting, and improving.
The following aspects (major only) and positions are at noon (EST) on January 23rd:
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 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 life time).
THE MOON
THE MOON IN CANCER
You need nurturing. Under stress you may want to retire to the comfort of your home. You will form a strong bond with your mother. You may have difficulty in breaking away from home later in life.
ASPECTS OF THE MOON
OPPOSITION THE SUN Orb 4°23′ Applying
Discrepancies between our actions and emotional needs can reach a head. This is a time for acknowledging our feelings, but there is also a need for some self-control.
QUINCUNX VENUS Orb 1°05′ Applying
You attempt to cater for everyone around you. You need to be true to yourself and gently leave others to look after themselves.
THE SUN
THE SUN IN AQUARIUS
You are unconventional, friendly, unpredictable and innovative. You like originality and may become rebellious.
4TH DEGREE OF AQUARIUS
Part of Body: Left fibula
Sabian Symbol: A hindu healer.
MERCURY
MERCURY IN CAPRICORN
You are a wise and careful thinker. You place importance on credibility and authority. Therefore you will seek knowledge which carries some authority. You may approach new ideas with caution.
16TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN
Part of Body: Condyle of right tibia
Sabian Symbol: Boys and girls in gymnasium suits.
ASPECTS OF MERCURY
SQUARE URANUS Orb 1°39′ Separating
Original ideas but perhaps too radical or disorganized, or perceived as such. There can be mental or nervous tension experienced now. Mistakes can be made due to impatience.
CONJUNCTION PLUTO Orb 0°34′ Separating
You have a probing mind. You avoid social chit-chat preferring deep and meaningful conversations. You are able to research topics of interest.
VENUS
VENUS IN SAGITTARIUS
You want to share adventure with your partner, ranging from sharing adventurous ideas to hiking in the mountains. You may also enjoy relating with foreigners, and dining out with your partner at foreign restaurants.
30TH DEGREE OF SAGITTARIUS
Part of Body: Pear-shaped muscle
Sabian Symbol: The pope blessing the faithful.
MARS
MARS IN SCORPIO
You are a passionate warrior. You are dramatic, and may have strong sexual urges. You may make a vengeful opponent.
11TH DEGREE OF SCORPIO
Part of Body: Penis, Labia majora
Sabian Symbol: A drowning man rescued.
ASPECTS OF MARS
TRINE NEPTUNE Orb 2°34′ 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.
JUPITER
JUPITER IN VIRGO
You have a strong desire to be of service, and high religious or spiritual ideals. You may also have an obsession with detailed perfection.
23RD DEGREE OF VIRGO
Part of Body: Capsule and ligaments of liver
Sabian Symbol: A lion-tamer rushes fearlessly into the circus arena.
ASPECTS OF JUPITER
OPPOSITION CHIRON Orb 4°29′ Applying
This can be a time when we are hungry for meaning and understanding, but it can be difficult to align ourselves with a personal philosophy or belief system that truly reflects our core. We might be led astray by beliefs and ideas now, or we might experience some form of crisis of faith.
CONJUNCTION THE NORTH NODE Orb 0°01′ Separating
Your current life challenge is to embrace adventure. You may find yourself in situations which inspire you to see the big picture. Inspiring others, possibly through preaching or teaching, may be part of your life’s destiny. Benevolent groups may also play a key role.
SATURN
SATURN IN SAGITTARIUS
Saturn in Sagittarius asks us to take on the responsibility of living according to our personal truths and principles, and to be loyal to these. This is a time for turning a critical eye to those beliefs and principles that don’t accurately reflect our authentic selves. (December 23, 2014 to June 14, 2015, then September 17, 2015 to December 20, 2017)
14TH DEGREE OF SAGITTARIUS
Part of Body: Cutaneous vessles of the thighs
Sabian Symbol: The pyramids and the sphinx.
ASPECTS OF SATURN
TRINE URANUS Orb 3°29′ Applying
You have a talent for investigation. You look at new ideas and are able then to put them into action. In business you achieve much in your own independent way.
SQUARE CHIRON Orb 4°56′ Applying
There can be fears now of not being competent or effective enough to meet our responsibilities, or we could find it hard to strike out on a unique path, again due to fears or insecurities. The desire to break from the status quo is strong, but we may not have the necessary confidence to do so. We may have difficulties empathizing with others and understanding ourselves.
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).
17TH DEGREE OF ARIES
Part of Body: Vertebral canal
Sabian Symbol: Two prim spinsters sitting together in silence.
ASPECTS OF URANUS
SQUARE PLUTO Orb 1°04′ 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)
9TH DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Right metatarsals
Sabian Symbol: The race begins: a jockey spurs his horse to great speed.
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).
16TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN
Part of Body: Condyle of right tibia
Sabian Symbol: Boys and girls in gymnasium suits.
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).
19TH DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Extensor muscles of left toes
Sabian Symbol: A master instructing his pupil.
ASPECTS OF CHIRON
CONJUNCTION THE SOUTH NODE Orb 4°28′ Applying
You have a tendency to become stuck in a mire of self-pity, seeing only the pain and suffering in life. You need to develop the caring and sensitive side of your nature for the good of others.
VESTA IN ARIES
This can be a time for grabbing the reins and working solo. There can be strong energy for new enterprises but not necessarily for routine work.
14TH DEGREE OF ARIES
Part of Body: Frontal lobes of brain
Sabian Symbol: A serpent coiling near a man and a woman.
PALLAS
PALLAS IN AQUARIUS
Your mind can be brilliant, original and insightful. You are able to quickly grasp new ideas and apply them to the future. You fight for your ideals, and humanitarian or political causes.
1ST DEGREE OF AQUARIUS
Part of Body: Right tibial nerve
Sabian Symbol: An old adobe mission.
JUNO
JUNO IN SCORPIO
You want an intense and sexual relationship. You want your partner’s total attention and demand a high degree of sensuality.
12TH DEGREE OF SCORPIO
Part of Body: Seminal vesicles
Sabian Symbol: An embassy ball.
CERES
CERES IN AQUARIUS
You feel cared for when others accept and encourage your sense of individuality. You feel comforted when surrounded by groups of people. You teach others to accept their eccentricities.
29TH DEGREE OF AQUARIUS
Part of Body: Left tibia
Sabian Symbol: Butterfly emerging from a chrysalis.
THE NORTH NODE
THE NORTH NODE IN VIRGO
This is a quest to become dedicated to the service of others. You will need to overcome the tendency to daydream and feel overwhelmed and to put your compassion and wisdom to practical use for humanity.
23RD DEGREE OF VIRGO
Part of Body: Capsule and ligaments of liver
Sabian Symbol: A lion-tamer rushes fearlessly into the circus arena.
THE SOUTH NODE
THE SOUTH NODE IN PISCES
This is a quest to become dedicated to the service of others. You will need to overcome the tendency to daydream and feel overwhelmed and to put your compassion and wisdom to practical use for humanity.
23RD DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Achilles tendon of left foot
Sabian Symbol: A `materializing medium’.
*** CONJUNCTIONS TO FIXED STARS ***
Transits 23 Jan 2016 – Event Chart
Aspects to Mer 15°Cp15 -19°26′
Cnj 15°Cp31 VEGA Charismatic, magical, lucky
Aspects to Ven 29°Sg49 -22°20′
Cnj 28°Sg58 ACUMEN Enduring attacks which weaken.
Aspects to Plu 15°Cp49 -20°57′
Cnj 15°Cp31 VEGA Charismatic, magical, lucky
Aspects to Jun 11°Sc18 -08°20′
Cnj 12°Sc05 ACRUX Focused on the physical world.
Aspects to Nod 22°Vi49 +02°50′
Cnj 21°Vi50 DENEBOLA To go against society
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