The Moon is in Capricorn until 2:49 AM, after which the Moon is in Aquarius.
- The Moon is void until 2:49 AM (since yesterday at 10:39 PM).
- The Moon is waning and in its Last Quarter phase.
- The Last Quarter Moon occurred yesterday, and the New Moon will happen on the 15th.
- Mercury is retrograde (Mercury is retrograde from March 22nd to April 15th).
Daily Horoscopes/Astro Highlights for each Sign:
Aries

The Moon moves into your social sector, harmonizing with your sign and highlighting your finest qualities, dear Aries. This is an excellent time for coming across warmly, and for either communicating your emotions particularly well or connecting with someone emotionally through encouraging words. You can experience a stronger desire for healthy, satisfying exchanges, and you can learn quite a bit from your interactions today. You are both imaginative and grounded, making it a strong time to work on a creative project or work, since either can benefit from this mindset. You are making almost anything sound nice so that presentations can go well now. You might find it exceptionally easy and pleasant to fulfill your duties now.
Taurus

This is a good day for seeing and understanding the patterns or designs behind your projects or possibly in your life, in general, dear Taurus. Ideally, you can find something to do that allows extra room for some creativity and ad lib changes today. There is a much more comfortable ability to communicate your feelings today, although this may only be with a trusted someone or even alone with yourself through more profound thought or journaling. There is a flow happening now that gets you into better touch with what you’ve been feeling and perhaps not genuinely recognizing. You might also be more understanding of others’ deeper emotions, and could be a source of comfort or guidance for a person in your life. It’s an excellent time to bond with family or to find ways to better organize your home life.
Gemini

Influences today boost your ability to connect and see patterns and find solutions to problems, dear Gemini, mainly related to past issues or endeavors. You may be filling in the blanks now, and this is satisfying. It’s an excellent time for projects that benefit from a well-conceived design, as this is where you’re excelling most right now. It can be a powerful day for seeing things more clearly, and any mental tasks undertaken today can benefit from your insight now. You are highly alert to the environment around you, and you can learn a lot from your friends or networks now, or you may be guiding someone. A thoughtful gesture or act can figure strongly now.
Cancer

You can benefit from paying special attention to career, money, and other practical activities today, dear Cancer. The Moon moves into your observant solar eighth house, and you’re inclined to use a “wait and see” approach to your life right now. As well, you can come to a new perspective on an old problem with Mercury in your career sector connecting well with Ceres and Pallas. Your insight into your goals and career or business matters is enhanced now, and communication skills are good despite Mercury’s retrograde. There can be excitement found in new ideas and methods that involve designing or, more likely, redesigning a system, and conversations can lead to fun discoveries.
Leo

You may be turned to for care or guidance today, dear Leo, with Ceres in your sign connecting to Mercury in your sector of higher knowledge. You’re exceptionally responsive to others. There can be something about you that draws others to you, perhaps to confide in you or to seek helpful information. Your approach to others is more diplomatic or gentle, making it natural for people to open up to you. Spontaneity can lead to exciting discoveries. Conversations can quickly become creative and inspiring today, and fortunately, you’re especially sociable today with the Moon’s move into your partnership sector, and you can benefit much from your exchanges now. You also have lovely energy with you for getting ahead with research, work, and health pursuits. An intimate relationship can strengthen.
Virgo

You can come up with fantastic new ideas about familiar things today, dear Virgo. Your ruler, Mercury, which is currently retrograde and turning your attention to the past, is harmonizing with Ceres and Pallas, helping round out your vision of a matter. New ways to approach your health and wellness, and even your business, can come to you now and keep you on your toes in happy ways. You are more alert to subtle details and clues today, and as a result, you are quick to assess situations and gain valuable insight. You could find it easy to communicate your inner thoughts or feelings, or to make important clarifications. You are more invested in what you’re saying or writing today. Somebody could confide in you, or you in them, and you take pleasure in sharing private or personal matters.
Libra

Conversations and thoughts can be particularly useful today, dear Libra, and pleasurable, to boot! You’re likely to have a significant eureka moment now as the pieces of a puzzle come together. Others, and especially a special friend or partner, are unusually open, forthcoming, and sympathetic, making the emotional environment around you conducive to sharing your inner thoughts, guidance, and feelings. Your interactions quickly find you feeling at ease, comfortable, and safe. You might also enjoy showing your support and care for others, and you can feel terrific about putting others at ease. Today and the several days ahead of you are especially suitable for improving and boosting relationships.
Scorpio

You benefit from progressive thinking related to money matters today, dear Scorpio, particularly related to past or old ventures and issues. This can also be a good day for nurturing a business or project, as you’re especially tuned in to the extra touches and details that make something special and satisfying. Work and health can benefit as you see a new side to a story that previously had you stumped. The Moon moves to the top of your solar chart for a couple of days, bringing your attention to your longer-term goals and responsibilities. You’re in a good position to gain an advantage in a learning, creative, or romantic venture today, leading to increased commitment, intensity, and passion.
Sagittarius

This is a strong time for connecting or bonding with someone special through beliefs and ideas, dear Sagittarius. You enjoy increased eagerness in your interactions and warmth in your conversations. There might be positive feedback or encouragement for creative or romantic endeavors now or a fresh perspective on a past relationship or project. Educational matters are especially favored, and a satisfying teaching or learning experience may be part of the picture today. You can use your originality, inventiveness, and creativity in useful ways. While you tend to go your own way on most levels right now, brainstorming can work wonderfully. A significant someone’s thinking is particularly clever and helpful.
Capricorn

The Moon moves out of your sign and into your values sector, dear Capricorn, turning your attention to comfort and security matters. This is a strong day for giving or seeking guidance and feeling better for it. You are especially perceptive right now, particularly about emotions, and opportunities to bond with someone can present themselves. Support through conversation can figure strongly now, even with Mercury still retrograde. It’s a good time for domestic harmony through improved communications. Thinking is smart. You see options where there didn’t seem to be any in the past, mainly related to big goals, career, and money matters. You may be drawing upon past experiences and wisdom to handle the details of the present in creative ways, or your perspective on a previous issue rounds out nicely now.
Aquarius

The Moon moves into your sign today, dear Aquarius, and it’s a time for honoring your emotional and personal needs. Others tend to follow your lead today, noticing you more than usual. While your personal life and feelings are certainly in the foreground now, today is excellent for mental explorations. You can do some wonderfully creative thinking now, in fact, with retrograde Mercury connecting well with major asteroids, encouraging you to see past matters in a fuller, more creative way. Others, especially a partner, can provide useful input, and people around you find it easy to talk to you. Your effectiveness in communicating on a personal level today can help you bond with someone or lead to valuable opportunities. Conveying emotions is smoother and remarkably intelligent right now. It can be an excellent time to put the finishing touches on a project.
Pisces

With the Moon moving into your solar twelfth house for a couple of days, dear Pisces, there is a tendency to want to withdraw or keep to yourself in some way so that you can regenerate and restore your energy banks. You can certainly help others out, but you tend to keep your own problems and concerns to yourself just for the time being. Even so, it can be a strong day for giving some tender loving care to your work, pet projects, or valuables. In fact, thinking can be clever enough for you to find a lost item or solve a problem that previously had you stumped. Work can demand a lot from you, but you can also find it engaging, making it a good day for paying significant attention to special projects. It’s a great time for finding better ways to work or get organized, as well.
* 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 9 2018 2:49 am
Event: Moon enters Aquarius
Description: The Moon in Aquarius
This is generally a good time for social pursuits, group projects, trying something new, joining a group, and networking. A change of pace refreshes. Hobbies, clubs, and groups may demand attention now. It is time to build networks and cooperate. Humanitarian pursuits are highlighted.
Date & Time: Apr 9 2018 1:55 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sxt Chi
Description: Transiting Moon Sextile Transiting Chiron
We are more emotionally present and involved. We more easily hone in on problem areas and want to fix them. Synchronicity is a feature of our daily life right now. Tune in and enjoy the spiritual signposts.
Date & Time: Apr 9 2018 2:49 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cnj Aqu
Description: Transiting Moon Entering Aquarius
This is generally a good time for social pursuits, group projects, trying something new, joining a group, and networking. A change of pace refreshes. Hobbies, clubs, and groups may demand attention now. It is time to build networks and cooperate. Humanitarian pursuits are highlighted.
Date & Time: Apr 9 2018 3:17 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon SSq Nep
Description: Transiting Moon SemiSquare 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: Apr 9 2018 2:43 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Tri Pal
Description: Transiting Moon Trine Transiting Pallas
There is a good ability to successfully combine logic and intuition, and to understand problems taking into account the human element. There is sensitivity to people’s issues now. Cooperation. Effective, sensitive decision making.
Date & Time: Apr 9 2018 3:16 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sxt Mer
Description: Transiting Moon Sextile Transiting Mercury
Ideas flow freely. We express feelings with clarity and thoughts with sensitivity. An excellent time for cooperative projects. A good time for taking tests, writing, promoting, public speaking, and studying.
Date & Time: Apr 9 2018 3:17 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon SSq Jun
Description: Transiting Moon SemiSquare 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 9 2018 3:36 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Opp Cer
Description: Transiting Moon Opposition Transiting Ceres
We may feel unsupported or uncomfortable about supporting or nurturing others. Alternatively, we might be frustrated dealing with neediness in others. We could be insecure, fearful of rejection or separation. Positively, we might discover our own needs, fears, and comfort zones.
Date & Time: Apr 9 2018 11:19 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Pll Ves
Description: Transiting Moon Parallel Transiting Vesta
Date & Time: Apr 9 2018 8:56 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mer Tri Cer
Description: Transiting Mercury Trine Transiting Ceres
We are imaginative, creative, and communicate warmly and considerately. This is a good time for both teaching and learning, and for expressing feelings. Researching cooking, health, and nutrition can be fruitful now. It’s also a strong time for marketing.
Date & Time: Apr 9 2018 9:10 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mer Sxt Pal
Description: Transiting Mercury Sextile Transiting Pallas
We are expressing ourselves more clearly and are more able to instruct others. There is a pronounced ability to order our thoughts and ideas and to recognize patterns. We can enjoy making plans, lists, and connections now.
Date & Time: Apr 9 2018 3:52 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mar Qnx Nod
Description: Transiting Mars Quincunx Transiting North Node
Behavior and desires are at odds with our higher goals. We might take on too much now, or our impatience can interfere with success (haste makes waste). In order to take advantage of new opportunities to achieve our desires, we have to let go of some wilfulness and expectations.
Date & Time: Apr 9 2018 7:34 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Plu Sxt Jun
Description: Transiting Pluto Sextile Transiting Juno
This is a strong time for sharing power effectively in our relationships, as well as for more commitment and intensity or passion.
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.
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.
Today’s Elemental Balance
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.
MUTABLE WEAK
We can have a hard time adapting to changes and to others’ agendas.
Today’s Lunar Phase
LUNAR PHASE: THIRD QUARTER
Moon from 90 to 45 degrees behind the Sun.
We have strong beliefs and are likely to put them into action. We have the wisdom to know when to act, but sometimes can be inflexible.
The following aspects (major only) and positions are at noon (EDT) on April 9th:
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 AQUARIUS
You feel secure with intellect rather than emotions. You may be aloof from emotions, or distrust emotions as irrational and unpredictable. You may have viewed your mother as emotionally erratic.
5TH DEGREE OF AQUARIUS
Part of Body: Nerve of right fibula
Sabian Symbol: A council of ancestors.
ASPECTS OF THE MOON
SEXTILE MERCURY Orb 1°41′ Applying
Ideas flow freely. We express feelings with clarity and thoughts with sensitivity. An excellent time for cooperative projects. A good time for taking tests, writing, promoting, public speaking, and studying, all things equal.
OPPOSITION THE NORTH NODE Orb 8°01′ Applying
We can be sticking with what’s familiar instead of reaching out and challenging ourselves now.
CONJUNCTION THE SOUTH NODE Orb 8°01′ Applying
We can be sticking with what’s familiar instead of reaching out and challenging ourselves now.
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.
20TH DEGREE OF ARIES
Part of Body: Hyoid bone
Sabian Symbol: A young girl feeding birds in winter.
ASPECTS OF THE SUN
QUINCUNX JUPITER Orb 1°58′ Applying
You have difficulty reaching your goals. You have larger-than-life ideals which you fail to achieve. You need to adopt an attitude of moderation.
CONJUNCTION URANUS Orb 8°13′ Applying
You are a rebel but also a leader. You are innovative and original. Others may see you as arrogant, wilful and disruptive at times. Life will be full of surprises. Politics, science or computing appeal to you.
SQUARE PLUTO Orb 1°30′ 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.
7TH DEGREE OF ARIES
Part of Body: The ears
Sabian Symbol: A man successfully expressing himself in two realms at once.
ASPECTS OF MERCURY
SQUARE SATURN Orb 2°52′ 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.
CONJUNCTION CHIRON Orb 6°38′ Applying
Early childhood education or communication were a source of pain for you. You grew up believing something was wrong with the way you communicated with others, or that you were not intelligent. As an adult you are a good listener and understand the pain of other people.
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.
12TH DEGREE OF TAURUS
Part of Body: Cervical and brachial plexi
Sabian Symbol: A young couple walk down main-street, window-shopping.
ASPECTS OF VENUS
TRINE MARS Orb 1°06′ 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°32′ Separating
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.
13TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN
Part of Body: Left knee joint
Sabian Symbol: A fire worshipper.
ASPECTS OF MARS
CONJUNCTION SATURN Orb 3°38′ 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.
SEXTILE NEPTUNE Orb 2°29′ Applying
You have a talent for music or art or for caring for others. You have great empathy with others.
CONJUNCTION PLUTO Orb 8°30′ Applying
You are resourceful and have a pool of enormous energy available when needed. You also have strong desires and a volcanic temper.
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.
22ND DEGREE OF SCORPIO
Part of Body: Ethmoid bone
Sabian Symbol: Hunters starting out for ducks.
ASPECTS OF JUPITER
TRINE NEPTUNE Orb 6°29′ 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°28′ 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.
2ND DEGREE OF CAPRICORN
Part of Body: Left patella
Sabian Symbol: Three stained-glass windows, one damaged by bombardment.
PALLAS IN GEMINI
You have a keen mind able to grasp many concepts. Therefore you are adept both in written and spoken language.
6TH DEGREE OF GEMINI
Part of Body: Lower left pulmonary lobe
Sabian Symbol: Drilling for oil.
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.
22ND DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Achilles tendon of right foot
Sabian Symbol: A man bringing down the new law.
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.
7TH DEGREE OF LEO
Part of Body: Left coronary vein
Sabian Symbol: The constellations in the sky.
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 9, 2018.**
Aspects to Sat 09°Cp05 -22°14′
Cnj 08°Cp33 FACIES — Ruthlessness or the victim.
Aspects to Nep 15°Pi14 -06°39′
Cnj 15°Pi33 ACHERNAR Risk of rapid endings.
Aspects to Chi 29°Pi34 +02°57′
Cnj 29°Pi37 SCHEAT To be a thinker or intellect
Aspects to BMo 16°Cp51 -20°13′
Cnj 16°Cp53 RUKBAT Steadiness and strength.
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