Summary:
Venus enters Capricorn at an opportune time – shortly before Mercury turns direct in the sign, and adding a lighter, easier touch to the Capricorn parts of our charts.
- The Moon is in Leo all day (until Monday, January 25th, at 10:45 PM).
- The Moon is void from 9:51 PM forward (until tomorrow at 10:45 PM).
- The Moon is waning and its Full Moon phase.
- A Full Moon occurred yesterday, and a Third Quarter Moon will occur on the 31st.
- Mercury is retrograde (Mercury is retrograde from January 5-25).
- Venus spends its first full day in Capricorn (Venus transits Capricorn from January 23 – February 16).
Times are EST
Horoscopes
Aries
Venus is now moving through your reputation and career sector, dear Aries, and with this sector hosting retrograde Mercury since January 5th, this can be a very welcome energy. You may have an easier time with your work or responsibilities during this cycle, as you are bringing more patience and willingness to listen and learn to your work. Others may even step in and take on some of your load for you, or you could simply find more enjoyment in what you’re doing. You are more charming and sociable with the public or on a professional level during this cycle that runs until February 16th. Your relationship with those in authority is warmer and friendlier. There can be important connections and contacts made now – ones that can really benefit you on both practical and emotional levels. Today supports efforts towards creative projects, especially if you ignore external pressures to do things so quickly that you miss steps.
Taurus
Venus is now transiting a sign that’s very compatible with yours, dear Taurus, and this brings subtle but pleasing energy to your personal manner. Your personal style and attractiveness are well-received. Those qualities that come most naturally to you are qualities that people are generally enjoying at this time. You are less inclined to overthink your love life or your feelings, and more interested in seeking out the things and the people that make you happy and encourage you to grow, improve, and explore. Your personality is admired and appreciated. You are looking for more unique and interesting experiences and ideas, and you tend to see your relationships as learning experiences during this cycle that runs until February 16th. Today’s energies favor quiet activities and projects that focus on building and developing.
Gemini
Venus now transiting your solar eighth house tends to emotionalize sexuality, finances, and sharing of power in this cycle that lasts until February 16th. With Mercury moving in retrograde in this sector since January 5th, this new transit can really help smooth over differences in a relationship and problems with money and sharing. This is a time when you are especially intrigued by and attracted to looking beyond the surface of matters, and when you’re likely to enjoy digging deeper, looking for answers, and solving mysteries. Intimate relationships tend to be more rewarding than usual. Resolving differences comes more naturally now. Today, communications are again emphasized, and doing something constructive as a team can figure strongly. You can really apply yourself to a project or endeavor, but keep in mind that Mercury’s direct turn tomorrow may have the effect of changing your mind about what you deem important.
Cancer
Mercury is approaching the end of its retrograde cycle in your partnership sector, dear Cancer, and now Venus moves into this same area of your solar chart, thoroughly supporting your efforts to smooth things over with others. This cycle runs until February 16th and can bring happy or helpful people into your social circle. It’s a good time for enhancing or attracting partnerships – and repairing, which may very well be necessary right now, as misunderstandings may have been more prevalent in recent weeks. You are more approachable, open, conciliatory, and amenable during this cycle. There can be a stronger need to spend time with others and to enjoy activities with others. Today’s energies are good for getting your handle on your practical affairs, but do come up for air now and again and enjoy the pleasure of pacing yourself.
Leo
The Moon in your sign all day finds support from Uranus and Saturn, dear Leo, and this stimulates efforts towards balancing your emotions and work put into creative projects. Venus is now transiting your work and health sector, and will stay in this area of your solar chart until February 16th. This comes at a good time – near the end of Mercury’s retrograde in this same sector. Venus helps smooth over differences with co-workers if there have been miscommunications, and stimulates your natural love and enjoyment of work, good habits, and healthy methods. You’re looking for more peace and harmony in your daily routines now, and you’re likely to find it. There can be happier experiences with health workers during this cycle, and for some, enjoyment can be found in taking steps to improve health and nutrition. You may be in the position to serve, support, and help out others at this time, and this can boost your spirits.
Virgo
Venus is now moving through your romance and pleasure sector, dear Virgo, where she will stay until February 16th. This is especially refreshing as Mercury has been retrograde in this part of your solar chart since January 5th, and there may have been some confusion involved with matters of the heart and creative projects. Your natural charm is enhanced. There can be good times with children, increased fertility, or simply a more playful approach to the world. Love can be found more readily while pursuing entertainment and pleasure. There can be a slight tendency to gamble if you are naturally inclined, however. If romance is important to you, this is a favorable time for flirtations and dating. Today’s energies support letting go of bad habits and past hurt or disappointment. You can find comfort in family and loved ones, even if it’s only about their reliability or willingness to let you do your own thing.
Libra
Venus is now moving through your sector of home, family, and personal life, dear Libra, which is a refreshing transit as Mercury has been retrograde here for the last few weeks. This Venus transit will continue until February 16th, bringing more warmth and understanding to your domestic life. This cycle awakens a more self-protective or cautious part of you, particularly when it comes to your affections, but also in terms of how you might spend money and the types of entertainment or pleasurable activities that attract you. It’s a strong period for plumping your nest or your base of operations – you’re especially interested in making your place of retreat as comfortable and harmonious as possible. Today brings practical energy to your social life. You may be turning to your networks for advice or practical help.
Scorpio
Venus is now transiting your communications sector, dear Scorpio, stimulating your love of learning and softening your approach with others. The intentions behind your communications should be easy to read for maximum success in life, and Venus’ influence here until February 16th will go a long way towards getting this formula right. With Mercury in this sector about to turn direct after a retrograde period, you’ll welcome the extra sweetness and patience. Relationships with clear and open lines of communication are favored now, and you tend to bring more diplomacy and charm to what you’re saying. There can be happy news, enjoyable learning activities, positive publicity, and frequent conversations with loved ones. This is a good time to harmonize with siblings, acquaintances, classmates, and neighbors. Friendships might form through the phone, computer, or places of learning. Today’s energies are very good for work and business, but with Mercury reaching a station tomorrow, take things easy.
Sagittarius
Venus has left your sign and is now touring your solar second house, dear Sagittarius, where it will stay until February 16th. This is a great time of year for finding pleasure in the world of the five senses, enjoying simple pastimes and entertainment, and taking special care of prized personal possessions. There can be increased income for some. When it comes to work or money, your priorities can change considerably during this period. You tend to let things, and people, come to you now. You instinctively know that good things can take time, and are worth the wait. Today’s Moon continues to emphasize your need for non-routine stimulation. Life shouldn’t become too predictable now for best results. This can be a good day for working on a creative project – giving form to something.
Capricorn
With Venus now in your sign until February 16th, dear Capricorn, there is far more clarity in your love life and with your affections. Others are seeing your more attractive and desirable traits, and you more confidently treat yourself in whatever manner suits you at this time in your life. This is a time of living well and putting the right kind of vibes that attract pleasant people and circumstances into your life “out there”. You are less assertive during this cycle. You are projecting warm, approachable energy now. Be good to yourself – this is the time to reward yourself for those things about yourself that make you proud. The Moon continues to emphasize emotional intimacy and deeper desires and needs, which tend to find a nice release through quiet activities.
Aquarius
Venus has now entered your solar twelfth house, dear Aquarius, and will continue to transit this is very private “endings” house until February 16th. Right now, your affections are in need of some review. You may be doing a lot for others or spending more time to yourself. Whether or not you enjoy being under the radar in the love department at this time, it’s a necessary process as you get your feelings sorted. Some of you could be enjoying a more pleasing, even if a little wistful, connection to your past. Some may enjoy private moments with loved ones. Today, you could find that a significant person in your life is especially supportive and responsible. There is strong energy for learning and work on improving a system or project in your life.
Pisces
Venus is in a happy place of your solar chart now, dear Pisces, as it is now transiting your social sector until February 16th. Having had retrograde Mercury here for the last few weeks, this energy really helps smooth over any differences you may have had with group associations and friends. This is a time for giving back to others who have helped or supported you, and for seeking out people and situations that make you feel at ease about expressing who you are. It’s a time for seeking out company, giving of yourself, and feeling good about yourself as you do. When it comes to business, sharing some of your expertise can be rewarding and even profitable down the road. Be gracious and forthcoming for best results. Look for new, unique, and progressive ways to make money during this period. You may be connecting with fun people. Today’s energies are good for applying yourself to a practical project.
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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: 24 Jan 2016 0:00 am
Event: Moon in 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: 24 Jan 2016 9:51 pm
Event: Moon goes void of course
Date & Time: 24 Jan 2016 4:36 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon SSq Nod
Description: Transiting Moon SemiSquare Transiting North Node
There may be the need to pause to adjust things before moving plans forward. We could feel at odds with others on an emotional level. Public relations are not as favorable now.
Date & Time: 24 Jan 2016 4:46 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon SSq Jup
Description: Transiting Moon SemiSquare Transiting Jupiter
Self-indulgence is more likely now. We’re not as inclined to consider the consequences of over-eating, over-drinking, or overdoing in general. We may be acting in a haughty manner.
Date & Time: 24 Jan 2016 5:30 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Qnx Nep
Description: Transiting Moon Quincunx Transiting Neptune
We could be feeling out of sorts. We are especially sensitive to subtle planes, but may not be able to make sense of what we perceive. We could be impractical just for now.
Date & Time: 24 Jan 2016 11:10 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqr Mar
Description: Transiting Moon Square Transiting Mars
We can overreact and exhibit impatience. However, this can also be a time of self-motivation. Our need for challenges and action is stimulated now, but we may not find the right outlets.
Date & Time: 24 Jan 2016 11:36 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqr Jun
Description: Transiting Moon Square Transiting Juno
There may be clinging or controlling behavior if we are driven by our fears. Hypersensitivity and moodiness are possible. Tread lightly with tricky emotional issues.
Date & Time: 24 Jan 2016 2:00 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cpl Mar
Description: Transiting Moon ContraParallel Transiting Mars
Date & Time: 24 Jan 2016 3:13 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Tri Ves
Description: Transiting Moon Trine Transiting Vesta
We can derive a nice feeling of satisfaction and fulfillment from tending to our responsibilities, work, or other commitment. We are more able to make sacrifices or put our emotions aside in order to get something important done. Alternatively, we can bring more sensitivity to our practical affairs. This can be a good time to commit fully to something – especially health and healing matters. It’s also a strong time for taking care of domestic matters.
Date & Time: 24 Jan 2016 3:24 pm
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: 24 Jan 2016 6:08 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Qnx Mer
Description: Transiting Moon Quincunx Transiting Mercury
It can be difficult to be objective at this time. This can be a “foot in mouth” time. We should think before we speak, or there could be hurt feelings.
Date & Time: 24 Jan 2016 7:50 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Qnx Plu
Description: Transiting Moon Quincunx Transiting Pluto
We may not be aware of our more demanding or controlling tendencies. We may feel vaguely frustrated, powerless, or tense. There can be undermining going on in our interactions and relationships. Wait for the tension to subside before taking action.
Date & Time: 24 Jan 2016 9:02 pm
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: 24 Jan 2016 9:51 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Tri Ura
Description: Transiting Moon Trine Transiting Uranus
We are open to new ideas. A break in the routine is pleasing now. We could be experimenting with new ideas or feelings. There can be chance meetings, events that occur that open our minds or our awareness.
Date & Time: 24 Jan 2016 1:40 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mer Pll Cer
Description: Transiting Mercury Parallel Transiting Ceres
LEO STRONG
Self-confident, generous, warm-hearted, powerful leader, dramatic. Can be overly proud, vain, extravagant, arrogant.
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: FULL MOON
Moon 180 to 135 degrees behind the Sun.
We are concerned mainly with the nature of relationships and are made aware of recent imbalances. Something can come to fruition. Our concern is not limited to personal relationships, but relationships of all kinds. Our cards are on the table.
The following aspects (major only) and positions are at noon (EST) on January 24th:
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 LEO
You have an emotional need for praise and attention. Under stress you may show off in order to gain attention, or become arrogant. You may be proud of your mother, or she may be very proud of you.
ASPECTS OF THE MOON
SQUARE MARS Orb 0°25′ Separating
We may be short-tempered and impatient, and can express our emotions in a raw, unpolished manner. We can resent others’ interference now.
TRINE SATURN Orb 1°48′ Applying
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.
TRINE URANUS Orb 5°14′ Applying
We are open to new ideas, ways of expressing ourselves and our feelings. A break in the routine is pleasing now. We could be experimenting with new ideas or feelings. There can be chance meetings, events that occur that open our hearts or our emotional awareness.
THE SUN
THE SUN IN AQUARIUS
You are unconventional, friendly, unpredictable and innovative. You like originality and may become rebellious.
5TH DEGREE OF AQUARIUS
Part of Body: Nerve of right fibula
Sabian Symbol: A council of ancestors.
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°55′ 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°51′ 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 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.
2ND DEGREE OF CAPRICORN
Part of Body: Left patella
Sabian Symbol: Three stained-glass windows, one damaged by bombardment.
MARS
MARS IN SCORPIO
You are a passionate warrior. You are dramatic, and may have strong sexual urges. You may make a vengeful opponent.
12TH DEGREE OF SCORPIO
Part of Body: Seminal vesicles
Sabian Symbol: An embassy ball.
ASPECTS OF MARS
TRINE NEPTUNE Orb 3°03′ 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
TRINE PLUTO Orb 6°56′ Applying
You are enthusiastic about so many things, and have ambition to succeed. You naturally find yourself in leadership positions and react well to them.
OPPOSITION CHIRON Orb 4°23′ 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°06′ 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°25′ 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°53′ 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°17′ 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 24 Jan 2016 – Event Chart
Aspects to Mer 15°Cp00 -19°35′
Cnj 15°Cp31 VEGA Charismatic, magical, lucky
Aspects to Mar 11°Sc16 -13°48′
Cnj 12°Sc05 ACRUX Focused on the physical world.
Aspects to Jup 22°Vi48 +04°05′
Cnj 21°Vi50 DENEBOLA To go against society
Aspects to Plu 15°Cp51 -20°57′
Cnj 15°Cp31 VEGA Charismatic, magical, lucky
Cnj 16°Cp51 RUKBAT Steadiness and strength.
Aspects to Jun 11°Sc29 -08°20′
Cnj 12°Sc05 ACRUX Focused on the physical world.
Aspects to Nod 22°Vi41 +02°53′
Cnj 21°Vi50 DENEBOLA To go against society
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