- The Moon is in Scorpio until 8:01 AM, after which the Moon is in Sagittarius.
- The Moon is void until 8:01 AM (since yesterday at 7:10 AM).
- The Moon is waxing and in its First Quarter phase.
- The First Quarter Moon occurred on July 30th, and a Full Moon (Lunar Eclipse) will occur in Aquarius on August 7.
- Mercury is in its pre-retrograde shadow (Mercury will retrograde from August 12-September 5).
- Venus spends its first full day in Cancer (Venus is in Cancer from July 31-August 26).
Horoscopes
Aries
There is continued focus on your deeper needs and feelings until this morning, dear Aries, after which the Moon moves into your adventure sector, and you begin to crave more space and light on an emotional level until Thursday night. Expanding your mind or your personal experiences can be in focus. Nevertheless, as the day advances, you benefit from a Mercury-Vesta combination that encourages concentration and focus on details and work. In fact, you can feel pleasantly committed to a task now, and can quite easily become lost for hours solving problems or making plans. This can be a time for dedicating yourself to a work project or a health program. You might come up with fabulous ideas on how to best pursue a particular goal, and conversations can readily turn to planning and strategy.
Taurus
The Moon moves into your intimacy sector this morning, dear Taurus, and you’re seeking more depth and intensity to your activities and relationships for the next few days. Today, try to honor a desire to focus on a creative hobby or pursuit. Expressing your commitment to someone or putting more of yourself into a project can be satisfying now, even if it’s more mental than active. Focusing and concentrating without very much in the way of distractions can be a rare thing for you these days, but much appreciated right now. Creative pursuits and time alone spent on expressive or leisure activities can be felt to be healing. It’s a potentially excellent day for expressing yourself.
Gemini
The Moon moves into your partnership sector this morning, dear Gemini, and until Thursday night, you’re in an exceptionally companionable mood. You’re in good shape for partnering up. However, you’re also able to focus and concentrate, so do take some time for yourself now. Concentrating on family or a practical project can relieve stress, particularly if you cut out distractions and focus on one thing at a time, one step at a time. It’s a great time for working from home or working on the home. Making plans with or about family and domestic matters can figure strongly.
Cancer
The Moon moves into your work and health sector, where it will stay until Thursday night, dear Cancer. You’re gearing up to handle details and problems, and you can enjoy getting organized now. Helping you with this is an influence that increases your mental focus. Your interest in your projects, learning, and communications increases and you can become quite pleasantly absorbed in making headway. People are taking you more seriously than usual today! A commitment might be made to a new project or to help a relative or acquaintance. Friends are supportive right now.
Leo
The Moon moves into your creativity and romance sector this morning, dear Leo, and will enliven and bring more color to your emotions until Thursday night. You could feel smitten with someone or something, and you enjoy spreading the love and happiness around. As the day advances, you’ll feel exceptionally mentally focused. Discipline is easier to harness than usual, and you can experience a strong desire to get money matters or business back on track. You’ll want to apply yourself to building a talent or business today, and it’s satisfying!
Virgo
The Moon moves into your home and family sector this morning after spending a few days in your busy solar third house, dear Virgo. Until Thursday night, you’re in a more introspective phase. Emotions tend to settle, especially if you find a project or cause that excites you. The likelihood of this happening is quite excellent today as your ruler, Mercury, moves into alignment with Vesta. This is a time for making plans, working harder, and feeling more committed and purposeful. Your dedication to your work or a project is apparent now, and it becomes you! It’s a time for going your own way and for satisfying independent work.
Libra
The Moon moves into your busy, curious, and connected solar third house this morning, dear Libra, keeping you on your toes until Thursday night. You’re putting out mental feelers now, making it a great couple of days to pick up tips and ideas, and perhaps a little gossip, as well! Even so, you’re also in an excellent position for independent or behind-the-scenes work today as Mercury and Vesta align in your privacy sector. It’s a great time for mental concentration and focus. Even if the Moon transit wants you to circulate and connect more than usual, take some time to regroup and recoup your mental energy, and you’ll do particularly well for yourself. This may be an important time for a private conversation with someone you trust.
Scorpio
With the Moon’s move out of your sign and into your resources sector this morning, dear Scorpio, you’re in great shape for applying your intuition in successful ways to a pet project, business venture, or financial planning and thinking. This Moon transit lasts until Thursday night and is useful for getting established and testing the waters. You’re also in a good position to commit to a goal, pet project, or cause with a Mercury-Vesta alignment influencing the day that narrows your focus and improves your concentration. With a cherished dream in mind, not much can stop you now! Focusing on long-term happiness goals is, in fact, healing for your nerves.
Sagittarius
This morning, the Moon moves into your sign, dear Sagittarius, and will be your guest until Thursday night. This position harmonizes well with the Sun and Mars and supports your ability to express your emotions through your activities in satisfying ways. People in your life tend to cooperate with you or step out of your way and let you get where you want to go! Mercury and Vesta meet at the top of your solar chart, suggesting that your mind is on work or long-term goals. In fact, with a goal in mind, you can be uniquely focused and ambitious today. This can be a perfect time for making long-term plans and lists, organizing, leading, and managing. You’re able to tune out distractions now for great results.
Capricorn
With the Moon’s move into your privacy sector this morning, dear Capricorn, you’re gearing up to wind down a four-week lunar cycle. Until Thursday night when the Moon will enter Capricorn, you’re inclined to take things easy, at least on an emotional level. You need to regroup and reclaim your energy. A Mercury-Vesta connection forming now can help you concentrate on details. You’re ready to commit to self-improvement activities and better attention to your spiritual and emotional needs going forward. Learning something special to you can figure strongly now.
Aquarius
With the Moon’s move into your social sector this morning, dear Aquarius, some of the pressure to perform releases and you’re inclined to seek out happier, easier activities until Thursday night. Even so, today’s energies favor an intensive focus on personal interests, research, and investigation. While relating and connecting are in the spotlight today, you’ll also benefit from some time to pour your mental energies and dedication into absorbing pursuits or passion projects. You’re so engaged and intrigued that you can spend a lot of time lost in thought or research. Some form of counseling or therapy, or simply a conversation about private matters with someone you trust, can figure strongly now.
Pisces
The Moon moves to the top of your solar chart this morning, dear Pisces, where it will transit until Thursday night, stimulating your ambitions and turning your attention to your duties, reputation, and performance. This is a fine time for finding an area of focus and working towards a specific goal, and you get help today from a Mercury-Vesta alignment that encourages concentration and dedication to an idea or project. It can also be a time for dedicating particular attention to a partner or a relationship. There can be someone special who helps motivate you to set important work or projects in motion now. Listening attentively can benefit you greatly now. You’ll want to make things right and balanced in your environment and relationships today.
* 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:
Date & Time: Aug 1 2017 8:01 am
Event: Moon enters 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: Aug 1 2017 4:54 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Tri Chi
Description: Transiting Moon Trine Transiting Chiron
There can be new or easy understanding of our feelings and impressions now. We have a greater understanding of, or compassion for, others’ plights. We are more emotionally present and involved. Synchronicity is a feature of our daily life right now. Tune in and enjoy the spiritual signposts.
Date & Time: Aug 1 2017 5:02 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Qnx Ura
Description: Transiting Moon Quincunx Transiting Uranus
There can be vague insecurity stimulated now, as we feel a little out of control faced with unpredictable events or feelings. There may be a conflict between a desire for familiarity and comfort, and the need for a change or excitement.
Date & Time: Aug 1 2017 8:01 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cnj Sag
Description: Transiting Moon Entering 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: Aug 1 2017 10:17 am
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: Aug 1 2017 12:14 pm
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: Aug 1 2017 1:14 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon SSq Plu
Description: Transiting Moon SemiSquare Transiting Pluto
Deeper feelings emerge suddenly, and possibly in a disruptive way. We may be over-reacting or going to extremes. Wait for the tension to subside before taking action.
Date & Time: Aug 1 2017 9:59 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqr Mer
Description: Transiting Moon Square Transiting Mercury
We may not be communicating with sensitivity. What we communicate could misrepresent what we truly feel. There could be troubles with mechanics, computers, transportation, and miscommunications. We may not be understanding one another. We can be a little fickle and not especially objective. Think before you speak. Otherwise, misunderstandings are likely to occur. Count to ten if you’re feeling annoyed.
Date & Time: Aug 1 2017 10:08 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqr Ves
Description: Transiting Moon Square Transiting Vesta
We can be a little stiff with our emotions, and we can be distracted from our work or focus. There can be difficulty expressing tenderness, concern, or care.
Date & Time: Aug 1 2017 3:09 am
Event: Tr-Tr Sun Sqr Pal
Description: Transiting Sun Square Transiting Pallas
Our ability to see things clearly or rationally can be compromised by ego issues or lack of confidence now.
Date & Time: Aug 1 2017 9:57 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mer Cpl Nep
Description: Transiting Mercury ContraParallel Transiting Neptune
Date & Time: Aug 1 2017 8:44 am
Event: Tr-Tr Ves Pll Nod
Description: Transiting Vesta Parallel Transiting North Node
Date & Time: Aug 1 2017 6:28 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Cer SSq Nod
Description: Transiting Ceres SemiSquare Transiting
Strong Signs, Elements, Modes
BALANCE OF SIGNS
LEO STRONG
Self-confident, generous, warm-hearted, powerful leader, dramatic. Can be overly proud, vain, extravagant, arrogant.
SAGITTARIUS STRONG
Inspiring, broad vision, enthusiastic, goal seeking, truthful, adventurous. Can be reckless, unrestrained, tactless.
BALANCE OF ELEMENTS
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.
BALANCE OF MODES
The modes are balanced.
LUNAR PHASE: FIRST QUARTER
Moon from 90 to 135 degrees ahead of the Sun.
We are motivated to take action, perhaps due to a clash, conflict, or stress, as we are more aware of problems and differences now. Plans are beginning to take off or turn a corner. We should watch for pushing too hard.
The following aspects (major only) and positions are at noon (EDT) on August 1st:
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.
2ND DEGREE OF SAGITTARIUS
Part of Body: Pelvic girdle
Sabian Symbol: The ocean covered with whitecaps.
ASPECTS OF THE MOON
TRINE THE SUN Orb 7°36′ Applying
We are supportive, cooperative, open, genuine, and more relaxed than usual.
SQUARE MERCURY Orb 4°36′ Applying
It’s difficult to make decisions now as emotional needs and wants tend to conflict with what we feel are the most logical choices. Judgment may be skewed by emotions or personal bias.
QUINCUNX VENUS Orb 0°45′ Separating
You attempt to cater for everyone around you. You need to be true to yourself and gently leave others to look after themselves.
TRINE MARS Orb 5°51′ Applying
Feelings and desires seem to be in sync, making this a good time to take purposeful action. Healthy competition, resourcefulness, courage.
TRINE CHIRON Orb 3°31′ Separating
There can be new or easy understanding of our feelings and impressions now. We have a greater understanding of, or compassion for, others’ problems. We are more emotionally present and involved.
THE SUN
THE SUN IN LEO
You are good-hearted, have a sunny personality, and a strong need for attention. You have a generous nature, but can be arrogant.
10TH DEGREE OF LEO
Part of Body: Jugular vein
Sabian Symbol: Early morning dew.
ASPECTS OF THE SUN
CONJUNCTION MARS Orb 1°45′ Separating
We are more direct, spontaneous, and impulsive now, but can also be too self-focused and impatient.
MERCURY
MERCURY IN VIRGO
You have a discriminating mind, and can be critical and analytical. You can also become obsessed with detailed knowledge. This may be to your detriment in daily life, although it is very beneficial for doing any kind of research. You like to be precise in your communications with others.
7TH DEGREE OF VIRGO
Part of Body: Rectum
Sabian Symbol: A harem.
ASPECTS OF MERCURY
OPPOSITION NEPTUNE Orb 7°08′ Applying
Our minds open to many different possibilities and options. We can feel inspired or we might be thinking in imaginative or possibly impractical ways. We see beyond physical or material concerns and solutions. There is extra sensitivity now. We may be dealing with deceptions or self-deceptions, and it can be difficult to be discriminating. We may not be seeing the obvious, and instead are imagining more complicated scenarios.
VENUS
VENUS IN CANCER
You place emphasis on family relations. You will form strong emotional bonds within your own tribe. You may have an emotional need for financial security.
2ND DEGREE OF CANCER
Part of Body: Seventh rib
Sabian Symbol: A man on a magic carpet observes vast vistas below him.
ASPECTS OF VENUS
SQUARE CHIRON Orb 2°45′ Separating
You experience emotional pain in your relationships. You have difficulty experiencing the joy and beauty of intimate relationships. You need to face early childhood feelings of rejection and develop empathy for others close to you.
MARS
MARS IN LEO
You have a strong need to express your personal creativity. You may display dramatic and confident behavior, and like to make an impact on your surroundings. You may also be arrogant.
8TH DEGREE OF LEO
Part of Body: Inferior vena cava
Sabian Symbol: A propagandist.
JUPITER
JUPITER IN LIBRA
You have a strong concern for justice. You are a diplomatic teacher, and express your spiritual values in your relationships.
18TH DEGREE OF LIBRA
Part of Body: Fatty capsule of kidneys
Sabian Symbol: Two men placed under arrest.
ASPECTS OF JUPITER
SQUARE PLUTO Orb 0°30′ Applying
You will need to learn to have confidence in yourself even when life deals you a few blows. You range from over confident to completely lacking in confidence. The truth lies somewhere in between.
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)
22ND DEGREE OF SAGITTARIUS
Part of Body: Right trochanter
Sabian Symbol: A laundry.
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).
29TH DEGREE OF ARIES
Part of Body: Auditory canal
Sabian Symbol: A celestial choir singing.
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)
14TH DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Right cutaneous veins
Sabian Symbol: A lady in fox fur.
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).
18TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN
Part of Body: Ligaments of right knee
Sabian Symbol: The union jack flies from a new british destroyer.
Chiron, Major Asteroids, and Moon’s Nodes: in Sign and in Aspect
CHIRON
CHIRON IN PISCES
Strong awareness of our own vulnerabilities and humanity stimulates compassion for others. (April 20 to July 20, 2010, then February 8, 2011, to April 17, 2018, then September 25, 2018, to February 18, 2019).
29TH DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Toenails of right foot
Sabian Symbol: A prism.
VESTA IN VIRGO
You have a perfectionist streak. You work hard and expect the same from other people. You need to avoid being overly critical. Positively, you have the ability to set up efficient and productive routines at work.
7TH DEGREE OF VIRGO
Part of Body: Rectum
Sabian Symbol: A harem.
PALLAS
PALLAS IN TAURUS
You have the ability to see the beauty in nature and the arts. You have much common sense and wisdom. You may become involved in either healing with your hands, or healing the earth through environmental movements.
10TH DEGREE OF TAURUS
Part of Body: Cervical veins
Sabian Symbol: A Red Cross nurse.
JUNO
JUNO IN CAPRICORN
You want a partner who you can respect, and who respects you. You seek long-term commitment and may marry later in life.
5TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN
Part of Body: Cutaneous nerves of knee
Sabian Symbol: People rowing a canoe and dancing a war dance.
CERES
CERES IN CANCER
Your ability to nurture others is closely linked with your own relationship with your mother. If you had a close and loving relationship with your mother then you will enjoy the same with others in your adult life. If not, you may form dependent relationships.
10TH DEGREE OF CANCER
Part of Body: Fundus of stomach
Sabian Symbol: A large diamond not completely cut.
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.
25TH DEGREE OF LEO
Part of Body: Pericardium
Sabian Symbol: A large camel crossing the desert.
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.
25TH DEGREE OF AQUARIUS
Part of Body: Left tibialis anterior muscle
Sabian Symbol: A butterfly with the right wing more perfectly formed.
*** CONJUNCTIONS TO SELECT FIXED STARS ***
Transits 1 Aug 2017 – Event Chart
Aspects to Pluto 17°Cp35 -21°33′
Cnj 16°Cp53 RUKBAT Steadiness and strength.
Aspects to Vesta 06°Vi47 +13°23′
Cnj 07°Vi41 THUBAN To protect or make a treasure.
Aspects to Ceres 09°Cn12 +24°11′
Cnj 09°Cn20 ALHENA To have a mission.
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