The Moon is in Sagittarius.- The Moon is waning and in its Waning Gibbous phase.
- The Full Moon occurred on March 31st in the sign of Libra. The Last Quarter Moon will occur on April 8th.
- Mercury is retrograde (Mercury is retrograde from March 22nd to April 15th).
Daily Horoscopes/Astro Highlights for each Sign:
Aries
This morning, there continue to be some issues with communication blocks, dear Aries. Your ideas and advice are well-received as the day advances, however. Try not to spend too much time on inner conflicts as this can lead to unnecessary stress or a state of limbo. It’s better to turn your attention to what needs doing and then coming back to your predicament or decision after you’ve had time to process things. The Moon in your sector of adventure and higher thinking harmonizes with the Sun in your sign, however, and this can pull you out of a funk or a spell of negative thinking. It can be reasonably easy to work off steam by channeling emotions and energy into a creative or another non-routine pursuit. Today also holds good energy for thinking up strategies and logistics.
Taurus
This morning, there continues to be a tendency to dwell on resentments or communications that rubbed you the wrong way, dear Taurus. Once beyond that, you can be quite productive if you have something that captures your interest, and it’s also a fine time to reach an agreement with a significant someone in your life and to sort out finances. This is a good day for discoveries about feelings and emotions. In fact, you may have a eureka of sorts about a past matter that is quite satisfying or illuminating. Needs for downtime and companionship are both strong, but not in competition today, and this feels good.
Gemini
You might come to a better understanding of a relationship matter today, dear Gemini, and this can boost your spirits, although there can be some confusion to deal with. Until this new awareness happens, aim to slow down and avoid the unnecessary stress of indecision. Avoid trying to fix situations or people when it’s probably best to let things play out naturally or just let things be. There can be a satisfying agreement with a partner or friend, or you might experience a nice bonding moment, once over this hump. You tend to be more concerned about other people in your life and their needs than your own personal agenda with the Moon transiting your solar seventh house and opposite sign today, and you’re inclined to want to lean on someone you trust.
Cancer
Focusing on work and business affairs today can be especially fruitful, dear Cancer, although the day isn’t entirely strong for concentrated focus. In fact, some things may be up in the air. Co-workers and higher-ups look upon you favorably right now, though, and focusing on practical matters and details can be better than doing big-picture thinking, decision-making, and goal-setting. The Moon in your solar sixth house all day reinforces this, as it’s a good time for ironing out problem or weak areas in your life. You may get the opportunity to employ your creativity more fully in the work you do, or you are especially able to enjoy and express yourself through your responsibilities.
Leo
Expectations are tricky with relationships or creative projects this morning, dear Leo. The Moon spends the day in your sector of play and creativity, however, and this can undoubtedly elevate your spirits, particularly as the Moon connects with the Sun in your sector of higher thinking and vision. You feel comfortable expressing your more enterprising traits now. Also today, your ruler, the Sun, forms a creative aspect with Jupiter, inspiring good moods even further. While your urges to nest and your desire to explore are both strong motivators, they don’t seem to be competing today, and you feel freer to fulfill both needs.
Virgo
You can be feeling a little withdrawn or self-protective today as the Moon moves through your home and family sector, dear Virgo. This morning, you might feel too vulnerable to deal with outside pressures, and it can make sense to sidestep situations that might involve a confrontation or intense demands on your time and energy. You can, in fact, benefit now from some time away from pressures and in better touch with yourself. Allowing yourself the chance to recoup and gather more strength is useful from time to time. The Sun in Aries and Moon in Sagittarius harmonize today, and because they fall in sectors of your chart that rule your emotions, you’re in excellent shape for attention to your inner world. This can also be a good time to relieve yourself of frustration or acknowledge something that you’ve pushed out of the way, but that needs a release.
Libra
It may be a little tricky to discipline yourself today, dear Libra, particularly if your heart’s not into what you’re doing at the moment. This morning can find you undecided and perhaps a little distracted, but once you get over this hump, your confidence grows. This is a strong time for connecting with a partner or for tackling current problems, in fact. The pace tends to be busy today, perhaps because your curiosity is big and attention span a little short with the Moon in your solar third house. This is a time of the lunar month that’s better for putting out feelers and picking up odds and ends of information than for concentrated focus. Take in, connect, and observe today for best results.
Scorpio
The Moon spends the day in your solar second house, dear Scorpio, and you’re more aware than usual of how others are treating you. It can also be a valuable time in the lunar month to discover what may be holding you back from achieving the results you want if this is a current issue. Earthy, grounding activities are your best bet today, as these things turn your attention to the present, reminding you of the value of what you have. There could be commitments to help people out today that get in the way of your plans, needs, or wants this morning. Your emotional focus is more practical than anything today, and you could feel a stronger need to produce or to be productive, but distractions are likely. If you can manage it, you may be better off working by and for yourself just for now, but you’ll find that once you get into the groove of things, others either cooperate or step out of the way and let you do your thing!
Sagittarius
Your emotions are quite impossible to ignore today, dear Sagittarius, with the Moon in your sign all day. There can be some ups and downs this morning, however, as you may feel on the fence about a matter, or your pursuits may feel a little lacking. You’re known for being direct and straightforward, but that can be difficult right now if you’re not even sure of what you want. Energy channeled constructively can prevent nervous tension or restlessness. However, the Moon in your sign brings buried emotions to the forefront, and you can find easy expression in creative pursuits today as the Moon in your sign reaches out to the Sun in your creativity sector. This area of your chart also rules romantic impulses, which can also be heightened and positive now. You can find you in the comfortable position of being in demand but pretty much in charge of the pace.
Capricorn
As retrograde Mercury moves out of a tense aspect with your ruler, Saturn, you can feel far less beleaguered today, dear Capricorn, but also quite introspective with the Moon in your privacy sector all day. Some introspection can undoubtedly be useful, especially if you avoid dwelling on things you can’t change and instead reflect on what you can. If you can carve out some time to center yourself and gather your wits, you’ll be better off for it. Efforts to help out others can also be rewarding. The Sun and Moon harmonize in sectors of your solar chart that rule your inner world and personal life or domestic inclinations, making it an especially good time to get in touch with feelings and needs that you may have overlooked recently. You’re in need of some rest and emotional renewal, and this is likely accomplished through some form of a break from the hustle and bustle.
Aquarius
You may have felt a little weighed down by a stronger awareness of your responsibilities recently, dear Aquarius, and you’re in a good position to put some of them behind you today. For one, the Moon spends the day in your social sector, and for another, we’ve moved past a Mercury-Saturn aspect that has had a way of pulling up more serious topics. If a project comes under question, take it as a challenge and allow it to motivate you to overcome obstacles. If you’re on the fence, put your efforts into something you absolutely know needs doing, and then return to your decision a little more refreshed and less burdened. The Moon in your solar eleventh house harmonizes with the Sun in your communications sector, and even with Mercury still retrograde, you are connecting well with others and, in fact, they can inspire you or improve your mood considerably now.
Pisces
The Moon spends the day in your career, reputation, and responsibility sector, dear Pisces, and while this can be one of the more serious times of the lunar cycle, today feels less stifling and quite a bit freer now that we’ve moved past a problematic square involving retrograde Mercury. This can be an excellent time to follow the rules and fill your responsibilities to the best of your ability. While you may feel some weight of duties and obligations right now, you are also very equipped to handle them. Others are more aware of your accomplishments and you’re in good shape for applying yourself to practical matters. You may be learning from recent ups and downs and fine-tuning plans and ideas given this new perspective.
* 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.
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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:
Planet Color Key: The longer the bar, the slower the aspecting planet and the longer the duration of the planet’s transit.
Date & Time: Apr 5 2018 0:00 am
Event: Moon in Sagittarius
Description: The Moon in Sagittarius
This is a time for expanding our mind and experience, exploring new pathways, aiming high, and broadening our horizons. It’s not as strong for detail or routine work. There can be restlessness, courage, and spontaneity now.
Date & Time: Apr 5 2018 3:33 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Tri Nod
Description: Transiting Moon Trine 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: Apr 5 2018 3:38 am
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: Apr 5 2018 8:18 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqr Nep
Description: Transiting Moon Square Transiting Neptune
There can be confusion, misunderstanding, or some level of chaos and uncertainty. Avoid money transactions or new business initiatives – it can be difficult to think clearly. There may be deception or self-deception to deal with. We might have an emotional urge to escape. Feeling out of sorts and don’t know why? Relax and listen to some inspirational music. Honor your need to feed your more refined or spiritual side, and the difficult feelings will soon fade away.
Date & Time: Apr 5 2018 9:31 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Tri Sun
Description: Transiting Moon Trine Transiting Sun
There is a nice feeling of harmony and a cooperative feel to this time. Better decision making. We represent ourselves well now. It’s easier to attract support, favorable responses, and positive experiences. We are less fearful and less defensive. This is a harmonious time.
Date & Time: Apr 5 2018 4:35 pm
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: Apr 5 2018 7:38 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqq Cer
Description: Transiting Moon SesquiSquare Transiting Ceres
There may be difficulties giving or receiving affection, care, concern, and nurturing.
Date & Time: Apr 5 2018 10:31 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: Apr 5 2018 4:22 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mer Sqr Sat
Description: Transiting Mercury Square Transiting Saturn
Critical thinking that can skew to overly negative, rigid, nit-picky, or narrow. Communications are guarded and unnatural, not flowing. There can be delays or frustrations getting from point A to point B, and getting our message across. A time for editing.
Strong Signs, Elements, Modes
Today’s Emphasized Signs of the Zodiac
ARIES STRONG
Initiating, pioneering energy. Independent, bold, courageous, assertive, fiery, inspirational, direct, decisive. Can be egotistical, impulsive, impatient, aggressive, lacking subtlety.
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.
Today’s Elemental Balance
FIRE STRONG
Fire is enthusiastic, dynamic, and spontaneous, but lacks reflection. We are more courageous and adventurous now, with a tendency to act before thinking. There is little concern about what happened in the past. We are competitive and possibly impatient or bored easily.
AIR WEAK
We may have a difficult time being objective or detached. We may not be especially communicative.
WATER WEAK
There may be some insensitivity or lack of empathy now. We may be out of touch with what we’re feeling or with our emotional needs. We may be tougher than usual now, and more inclined to follow mental or practical considerations than we are to listen to our intuition.
Today’s Modal Balance
CARDINAL STRONG
We are ready to take action and to take on challenges, and can become frustrated with stagnant conditions.
Today’s Lunar Phase
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 (EDT) on April 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 SAGITTARIUS
This is a time for expanding our mind and experience, exploring new pathways, aiming high, and broadening our horizons. It’s not as strong for detail or routine work. There can be restlessness, courage, and spontaneity now.
17TH DEGREE OF SAGITTARIUS
Part of Body: Sciatic nerve
Sabian Symbol: An easter sunrise service.
ASPECTS OF THE MOON
TRINE THE SUN Orb 1°09′ Separating
We are supportive, cooperative, open, genuine, and more relaxed than usual.
SQUARE NEPTUNE Orb 1°51′ Separating
We may feel a need to escape or to rewrite our lives in various ways – by seeing what we want to see, for example. This is a short time in which there can be lack of clarity. Emotional and physical sensitivity.
THE SUN
THE SUN IN ARIES
You are an assertive and freedom-loving individual. You have a strong need for independence, and may tend to display self-concern assertively.
16TH DEGREE OF ARIES
Part of Body: Pons
Sabian Symbol: Dancing in the setting sun.
ASPECTS OF THE SUN
CONJUNCTION MERCURY Orb 7°02′ Separating
Thoughts and communications about ourselves and our goals. We are expressing ourselves confidently, directly, and clearly.
SQUARE MARS Orb 5°13′ Separating
You love to take risks and can be accident prone. You have difficulty discerning the difference between assertion and aggression. You may believe that you are simply stating your own case clearly, while others claim that you are being pushy. You need to find a healthy outlet for your enthusiasm and energy.
SQUARE PLUTO Orb 5°24′ Applying
We may be tempted to control or manipulate events and people, and can have difficulty reaching a compromise. We might need to reevaluate expectations, face our fears, manage power struggles, and deal with urges to control others and situations.
MERCURY
MERCURY IN ARIES
You are an independent thinker. You talk quickly, and like to think up new ideas. You may experience flashes of intuition.
9TH DEGREE OF ARIES
Part of Body: Lens of eye
Sabian Symbol: A crystal gazer.
ASPECTS OF MERCURY
SQUARE MARS Orb 1°49′ Separating
Questions are raised, discussions can become heated, and there can be nervous excitement now. Enthusiasm is likely, but may go a little too far. Impulsive speech or other communications. Mechanical breakdowns are possible.
SQUARE SATURN Orb 0°14′ Separating
Critical thinking that can skew to overly negative, rigid, nit-picky, or narrow. Communications are guarded and unnatural, not flowing. There can be delays or frustrations getting from point A to point B, and getting our message across. A time for editing.
VENUS
VENUS IN TAURUS
For you romance and reliability go hand in hand. You approach relationships slowly and steadily, looking for someone who will prove solid and secure. You enjoy sensuality, and are reliable with finances.
7TH DEGREE OF TAURUS
Part of Body: Vocal cords
Sabian Symbol: A woman of samaria comes to draw water from the well.
ASPECTS OF VENUS
TRINE MARS Orb 3°52′ Applying
You have a talent for relating to other people. You are a loyal and fun loving partner with an ability to balance intimacy with independence. You may take your own creative talents for granted and fail to make the most of them.
TRINE SATURN Orb 2°17′ Applying
You are a dependable, stable and dutiful partner. You enjoy organising social occasions. You have the ability to form good business partnerships.
MARS
MARS IN CAPRICORN
You will pursue your personal desires in a responsible and methodical manner. You have strong ambitions, and may be domineering if threatened.
11TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN
Part of Body: Left cruciate ligaments
Sabian Symbol: Pheasants display their brilliant colors on a vast lawn.
ASPECTS OF MARS
CONJUNCTION SATURN Orb 1°34′ Separating
You sometimes feel that it is hard to express your energy fully, that something always holds you back. There is a feeling of “bashing your head against a brick wall” and this is frustrating. You are ambitious, and have the ability to slowly but surely reach your goals. You also have the ability to organise yourself and others, and good self discipline.
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.
23RD DEGREE OF SCORPIO
Part of Body: Nasal bone, fimbria of Fallopian tubes
Sabian Symbol: A bunny metamorphosed into a fairy.
ASPECTS OF JUPITER
TRINE NEPTUNE Orb 6°57′ Applying
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 0°51′ 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
Conservation, moderation, definition, structure, simplicity, and realism are themes now. We might also be striving for more authority in a particular area of our lives now. This is a time for making clear choices and decisions, for weeding out what isn’t working for us, and for letting go of lost causes, particularly related to our life path choices, careers, and long-term goals. (from December 19, 2017, to March 21, 2020; and then from July 1 to December 17, 2020).
10TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN
Part of Body: Right cruciate ligaments
Sabian Symbol: An albatross feeding from the hand of a sailor.
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).
28TH DEGREE OF ARIES
Part of Body: Fornix/parietal and occipital bones
Sabian Symbol: A large disappointed audience.
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)
16TH DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Cruciate ligaments of right foot
Sabian Symbol: In a quiet moment, the flow of inspiration.
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).
22ND DEGREE OF CAPRICORN
Part of Body: Muscle insertions of upper to lower legs
Sabian Symbol: A general accepting defeat gracefully.
Chiron, Major Asteroids, and Moon’s Nodes: in Sign and by Degree
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).
30TH DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Toenails of left foot
Sabian Symbol: The great stone face (being the projection of an ideal).
VESTA IN CAPRICORN
You place importance on structure and order in the workplace. You have great discipline and personal ambition, and can succeed in administrative and management positions. Workers will turn to you for a sense of stability and authority.
1ST DEGREE OF CAPRICORN
Part of Body: Right patella
Sabian Symbol: A leader claims power from the assembled tribe.
PALLAS IN GEMINI
You have a keen mind able to grasp many concepts. Therefore you are adept both in written and spoken language.
4TH DEGREE OF GEMINI
Part of Body: Lower right pulmonary lobe
Sabian Symbol: Holly and mistletoe bring christmas spirit to a home.
JUNO
JUNO IN PISCES
You want to be at-one with the world through your relationship. You crave for the highest romantic ideals within your relationship, and become disillusioned with reality.
20TH DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Right fibula muscle
Sabian Symbol: A table set for an evening meal.
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.
6TH DEGREE OF LEO
Part of Body: Entrance of pulmonary artery
Sabian Symbol: An old-fashioned woman and an up-to-date girl.
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.
13TH DEGREE OF LEO
Part of Body: Right ventricle of heart
Sabian Symbol: An old sea captain rocking on the porch of his cottage.
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.
13TH DEGREE OF AQUARIUS
Part of Body: Right tibial artery
Sabian Symbol: A barometer.
**Conjunctions to Select Fixed Stars on April 5, 2018.**
Aspects to Sat 09°Cp01 -22°14′
Cnj 08°Cp33 FACIES — Ruthlessness or the victim.
Aspects to Nep 15°Pi06 -06°42′
Cnj 15°Pi33 ACHERNAR Risk of rapid endings.
Aspects to Chi 29°Pi20 +02°52′
Cnj 29°Pi37 SCHEAT To be a thinker or intellect
Aspects to BMo 16°Cp24 -20°13′
Cnj 15°Cp34 VEGA Charismatic, magical, lucky
Cnj 16°Cp53 RUKBAT Steadiness and strength.
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