- The Moon is in Pisces until 3:18 PM.
- The Moon is void from 8:20 AM to 3:18 PM.
- The Moon is in Aries from 3:18 PM forward.
- The Moon is waning and in its Full Moon phase.
- A Full Moon occurred on the 18th, and a Last Quarter Moon will occur on August 24th.
- Mars is direct and in its post-retrograde shadow until August 22nd.
- Mercury is in its pre-retrograde shadow (Mercury will be retrograde from August 30-September 22).
Times are EDT
Horoscopes
Aries
This can be a good time for creatively combining routine and more adventurous activities, dear Aries, as well as for thinking in big terms while attending to details. Socially, there can be some difficulty getting plans to come together, however, or you may encounter some resistance to some of your ideas and desires. The Moon continues to transit your solar house of hidden things until mid-afternoon when it enters your sign, and you crave more connection with others and to the world around you. Before then, you can be quite content to keep things on the down-low.
Taurus
Your needs for attachment and for keeping things casual can often clash these days, dear Taurus, leaving you wondering about your feelings and relationships. However, you may be able to reach a creative balance today and end up satisfying both needs quite expertly. There can be some difficulties balancing your responsibilities with quality time, however. The Moon moves into your solar twelfth house mid-afternoon when you may be craving more emotional space or even a little bit of anonymity.
Gemini
Life is a little easier to manage today than it has been, dear Gemini, and you might find that you settle in quite well now. There is good and creative cooperation in your private life, and this gives you a nice feeling of ease and flow. Family and partnerships are not always in agreement these days, but today, you’re more likely to manage satisfying attention to both. Plans and ideas may not come together as readily, as you could find that everyone has a different opinion on what to do and where to go. The Moon’s move into your friendship sector by mid-afternoon draws your attention to relaxing, pressure-free activities.
Cancer
You may have been struggling with balancing your responsibilities with personal interests these days, dear Cancer, but today, you can come up with clever ways to combine the two. You may be able to turn a chore into a pleasant pursuit, or turn a hobby into a practical money maker, for example. Ideas are especially enterprising today. Money matters can be difficult to agree upon, however, and you may very well find that going about pursuing your goals independently is favored over team efforts just for now. The Moon’s move to the top of your solar chart mid-afternoon increases your ambitions and your visibility as well.
Leo
You may be able to find a nice balance between sticking with tradition and trying out new things today, dear Leo. You may be taking small, educated risks that seem to pay off, particularly on creative levels. You may not easily come to an agreement with a partner or someone close to you this morning – at least, not without a lot of back and forth. You’ll find that you move from a relatively serious approach to the world to a more hands-on, spirited attitude by mid-afternoon.
Virgo
You might find that you do a great job of both attending to personal needs and paying attention to family or loved ones today, dear Virgo. People may support your desires, help you out, or step out of the way in order to let you pursue your heart’s desire. This can be a good day for cooperating with others towards a common goal. It may not be easy to get enough time to yourself or time and space to get your work or chores done this morning, however. You are especially likable today, which is particularly welcome after a couple of days of being in a spotlight you may not have wanted to be in!
Libra
You may have a difficult time coming to an agreement with a lover, friend, or child this morning, dear Libra. Ideas and plans can be at cross purposes now. However, there is very good energy for communicating about those things you normally may not know how to articulate. Conversations about the past can be encouraging, and they might even lead to the recycling of old ideas into fancy and exciting new ones. You can be very focused on handling the practical or business side of your life until mid-afternoon when your social needs come into sharper focus.
Scorpio
This is a good day for combining the positive elements of tradition and unconventionality, dear Scorpio. You can be especially resourceful and open to new approaches, yet also grounded in reality. This morning, there can be some challenge juggling responsibilities and quality time with family or down time for yourself. Not everyone is going to agree with your plans. There is a distinct move from a playful, creative approach to your day to a more practical focus from about the middle of the afternoon forward.
Sagittarius
Your enterprising nature is strong today, dear Sagittarius. You are resourceful and may come up with powerful ideas for career or far-reaching long-term plans and goals. Your ingenuity can be recognized or in demand now. This is a good time for taking the lead, guiding, and managing others. There can be some difficulty reaching agreements on more philosophical matters this morning, however, and perhaps even simpler topics such as navigation and directions. The Moon’s move to Aries mid-afternoon tends to pick up your spirits and turn your focus to more playful or relaxing pursuits.
Capricorn
You can find it rather easy to quench your thirst for more exciting or adventurous activities in your life today, dear Capricorn, while also getting in some much-needed relaxation or mental release. It’s an important time to let go of the tendency to overthink matters. The Moon’s move to your solar fourth house mid-afternoon reinforces the need for more emotional space and release from pressures, even if before that time you’re inclined to want to keep very busy and engaged. Seeing eye to eye on money, sharing, and ownership matters may not come as easily today. In fact, there can be a lot of back and forth before you’re ready to come to an agreement. However, it can be a good exercise in understanding.
Aquarius
Relationships can thrive today with a healthy balance between attachment and freedom, dear Aquarius. This balance is often quite tricky these days, but at least for now, you are getting the formula right, so take advantage! There can be some difficulty agreeing on what to do together or challenges making solid plans, however. You have a tendency to want to stay rooted and might even be on the inflexible side for a good portion of the day, but curiosity about the world around you picks up, and by mid-afternoon, you’re ready to diversify.
Pisces
This can be a strong day for working with someone towards a common goal, dear Pisces. You may not be entirely certain whether you want to go about pursuing your goals independently and making executive decisions today, or if you would prefer to share decisions and have some company. However, you may very well come up with creative ways to do both. You may come to a very enterprising and bright idea with a partner or through brainstorming. The Moon moves out of your sign by mid-afternoon and some of the urgency you may have been feeling to feed your emotional needs begins to subside.
*Remember to read horoscopes for your Ascendant sign and Sun sign.
If Your Birthday is August 20th, If Today is Your Birthday full horoscope here.
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: 20 Aug 2016 3:18 pm
Event: Moon enters Aries
Description: The Moon in Aries
We are itching to take action and to pioneer something. All things equal, this is a time to begin new projects. Exercise patience and selflessness where possible, but embrace Aries’ courage and directness. Look out for new opportunities.
Date & Time: 20 Aug 2016 8:20 am
Event: Moon goes void of course
Date & Time: 20 Aug 2016 1:42 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqq Jun
Description: Transiting Moon SesquiSquare 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: 20 Aug 2016 4:37 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Pll Jun
Description: Transiting Moon Parallel Transiting Juno
Date & Time: 20 Aug 2016 5:21 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cnj Chi
Description: Transiting Moon Conjunction Transiting Chiron
There can be events or memories that trigger feelings of rejection or loss. 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, but also quite vulnerable. Synchronicity is a feature of our daily lives now. Tune in and enjoy the spiritual signposts.
Date & Time: 20 Aug 2016 6:40 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Opp Mer
Description: Transiting Moon Opposition Transiting Mercury
Relationships can be somewhat strained as responses to one another can be too intellectual/logical or too emotional, swinging between the two.Nervous energy, hypersensitivity. How we feel and what we think can be at odds.
Date & Time: 20 Aug 2016 8:20 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Opp Jup
Description: Transiting Moon Opposition Transiting Jupiter
We could be suffering the consequences of recent excesses. We might be stirred to make a promise or a statement, but it could be over the top or unrealistic. Differences of opinion could be an issue now. It can be difficult to be objective.
Date & Time: 20 Aug 2016 8:48 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cpl Jup
Description: Transiting Moon ContraParallel Transiting Jupiter
Date & Time: 20 Aug 2016 11:53 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cpl Cer
Description: Transiting Moon ContraParallel Transiting Ceres
Date & Time: 20 Aug 2016 12:02 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Qnx Sun
Description: Transiting Moon Quincunx Transiting Sun
How we feel and what we think we should do can be at odds right now. We could act on our will at the expense of our feelings, or act on our feelings at the expense of our will or ego. Either way, we can feel unsatisfied.
Date & Time: 20 Aug 2016 2:05 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cpl Chi
Description: Transiting Moon ContraParallel Transiting Chiron
Date & Time: 20 Aug 2016 3:18 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cnj Ari
Description: Transiting Moon Entering Aries
We are itching to take action and to pioneer something. All things equal, this is a time to begin new projects. Exercise patience and selflessness where possible, but embrace Aries’ courage and directness. Look out for new opportunities.
Date & Time: 20 Aug 2016 7:58 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Pll Mer
Description: Transiting Moon Parallel Transiting Mercury
Date & Time: 20 Aug 2016 8:22 am
Event: Tr-Tr Sun Opp Pal
Description: Transiting Sun Opposition Transiting Pallas
We may be questioning our skills, talents, or plans now. Our ability to see things clearly or rationally can be temporarily compromised by ego issues, lack of confidence, or outside interference.
Strong Signs, Elements, Modes
LEO STRONG
Self-confident, generous, warm-hearted, powerful leader, dramatic. Can be overly proud, vain, extravagant, arrogant.
VIRGO STRONG
Meticulous, discriminating, pure, practical, health conscious, hard working. Can be hyper-critical, petty and perfectionistic.
SAGITTARIUS STRONG
Inspiring, broad vision, enthusiastic, goal seeking, truthful, adventurous. Can be reckless, unrestrained, tactless.
PISCES STRONG
Compassionate, sensitive, self-sacrificing, gentle, intuitive. Can be escapist, impractical, hyper- sensitive, gullible.
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
CARDINAL WEAK
This is not a time that we tend to naturally initiate actions. We may be stronger at following up than starting anew. Survival mechanisms may be weaker now.
MUTABLE STRONG
We are flexible, adaptable, willing, open to change, and possibly flighty or nervous.
Current Lunar Phase
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 (EDT) on August 20th:
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 lifetime).
THE MOON
THE MOON IN PISCES
A time to observe, feel, and process. We may pay special attention to our dreams, both of the night and day variety, and the subtle areas of our lives. We may have difficulties defining emotional boundaries. We might deal with stress through avoidant or escapist behavior. Focusing on creativity, philanthropy, spirituality, and artistry can be beneficial. Build your intuition, slow down and rest.
ASPECTS OF THE MOON
QUINCUNX THE SUN Orb 0°01′ Applying
We can have a hard time integrating our emotional needs or feelings with what we think we should do now, leading to some indecision. Resistance.
OPPOSITION MERCURY Orb 3°00′ Separating
There can be disagreement between logic and feeling, the heart and the head. Relationships can be somewhat strained as responses to one another can be too intellectual/logical or too emotional, swinging between the two. Nervous energy, hypersensitivity.
OPPOSITION JUPITER Orb 2°09′ Separating
We may be going overboard or to excess now. Emotional restlessness, high expectations. Difficulties focusing on responsibilities; difficulties prioritzing. We are looking for fun or for something to celebrate, and turn to others to share our good feelings.
CONJUNCTION CHIRON Orb 3°58′ Separating
This is a time when we may be taking care of others, sympathetic to their needs, and aware of our own vulnerabilities as well. There can be events or memories that trigger feelings of rejection or loss. 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, but also quite vulnerable.
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.
29TH DEGREE OF LEO
Part of Body: Atrioventricular septum
Sabian Symbol: A mermaid emerges from the ocean.
ASPECTS OF THE SUN
TRINE URANUS Orb 3°43′ Separating
We are looking forward, happy and confident about making changes and improvements. We are willing to experiment and explore.
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.
26TH DEGREE OF VIRGO
Part of Body: Abdominal veins
Sabian Symbol: A boy with a censer serves near the priest.
ASPECTS OF MERCURY
CONJUNCTION VENUS Orb 6°34′ Applying
We are more agreeable, sociable, and focused on balance and harmony. Conversations flow nicely.
CONJUNCTION JUPITER Orb 0°51′ Applying
You are talkative and have a thirst for knowledge. You have big ideas and plans. Education will feature largely in your life.
QUINCUNX URANUS Orb 0°41′ Separating
Things may not be running smoothly, and we may need to make adjustments to accommodate others’ input or changes of plans or opinions.
OPPOSITION CHIRON Orb 0°57′ Separating
There can be insecurity about our own ideas or decisions, or we may not know who/what to believe. Words, or lack of, can hurt right now. There is greater sensitivity to what is being said, choice of words, and syntax.
VENUS
VENUS IN VIRGO
This is a time when we express our love through practical means and gestures – running errands, doing detail work, or just being there. What we love, what we decide to buy and the types of entertainment we enjoy during this cycle are ruled by whether or not things make sense.
19TH DEGREE OF VIRGO
Part of Body: Oesophageal groove
Sabian Symbol: A swimming race.
ASPECTS OF VENUS
CONJUNCTION JUPITER Orb 7°25′ Applying
We are looking for more meaning or color to our lives and especially to our relationships. We seek to make others happy and tend to give others the benefit of the doubt. Our feelings and tastes are grand, and we may be especially extravagant or indulgent.
TRINE PLUTO Orb 3°11′ Separating
We’re a better judge of value right now — who and what are important to us. We might see one another, and our relationships, in a different light. We could reconnect with someone or improve an existing bond. We could be up for a challenge now. Increased insight in relationships, with money, and in business.
OPPOSITION CHIRON Orb 5°36′ Applying
You tend to suffer emotional pain in your personal relationships. You are so busy caring for your loved ones that you neglect your own needs. This imbalance can lead to you resenting your partners . You also tend to become the peacemaker as you are so sensitive to disharmony. You need to learn to nurture yourself and trust your own wisdom.
CONJUNCTION THE NORTH NODE Orb 5°43′ Separating
Your destiny is linked with the need to develop harmonious and balanced relationships. Relationships will play an important role in your accomplishments. You need to make sure that your need to keep the peace does not hinder decisive action.
MARS
MARS IN SAGITTARIUS
You are an inspirational leader, and have a strong desire for exploration and adventure. You may be one-pointed in your desires.
8TH DEGREE OF SAGITTARIUS
Part of Body: Left superior femoral artery
Sabian Symbol: Rocks and things forming therein.
ASPECTS OF MARS
CONJUNCTION SATURN Orb 1°53′ Applying
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.
SQUARE NEPTUNE Orb 3°02′ Applying
This is a time for resting, escaping, or taking a break as we reconsider our needs. We might temporarily lose focus or direction.
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.
26TH DEGREE OF VIRGO
Part of Body: Abdominal veins
Sabian Symbol: A boy with a censer serves near the priest.
ASPECTS OF JUPITER
OPPOSITION CHIRON Orb 1°49′ Separating
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.
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)
10TH DEGREE OF SAGITTARIUS
Part of Body: Left lymphatic vessels
Sabian Symbol: A stage symbolization of the “goddess of opportunity”.
ASPECTS OF SATURN
SQUARE NEPTUNE Orb 1°09′ Applying
Some feelings of disillusionment can come now as our dreams and ideals can be put to the test. Questioning our faith in our dreams can lead to lack of follow-through or wasteful activities and avoidance of responsibilities. Ideally, this crisis leads to a realignment of material goals and spiritual ideals as we assess what is truly meaningful to us.
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).
25TH DEGREE OF ARIES
Part of Body: Sternocleidomastoid muscle
Sabian Symbol: A double promise reveals its inner and outer meanings.
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)
11TH DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Lymph vessels of foot
Sabian Symbol: Men seeking illumination.
ASPECTS OF NEPTUNE
CONJUNCTION THE SOUTH NODE Orb 1°44′ Separating
You have a tendency to daydream and live in a fantasy world, possibly even escaping into the world of drugs and depression. Your quest in this life is to put your creative talents to positive use.
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, 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).
25TH DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Left distal tibio-fibular joint
Sabian Symbol: The purging of the priesthood.
VESTA
VESTA IN CANCER
You are committed to your family and loved ones, especially when they need you. However, you may withdraw like a crab into your shell if you feel hurt by those closest to you. You enjoy working with those close to you.
11TH DEGREE OF CANCER
Part of Body: Gastric veins
Sabian Symbol: A clown making grimaces.
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.
28TH DEGREE OF AQUARIUS
Part of Body: Right tibia
Sabian Symbol: A tree felled and sawed.
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.
7TH DEGREE OF SCORPIO
Part of Body: Left epididymus, right Fallopian tube
Sabian Symbol: Deep-sea divers.
CERES
CERES IN TAURUS
You feel cared for when loved ones give you a sense of stability and security. You like to be touched and stroked, and nurtured in practical ways. You also like to show others you care through practical means.
6TH DEGREE OF TAURUS
Part of Body: Larynx
Sabian Symbol: A bridge being built across a gorge.
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.
13TH DEGREE OF VIRGO
Part of Body: Hepatic arteries
Sabian Symbol: A powerful statesman wins to his cause a hysterical mob.
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.
13TH DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Plantar artery of left foot
Sabian Symbol: A sword in a museum.
*** CONJUNCTIONS TO SELECT FIXED STARS ***
Transits 20 Aug 2016 – Event Chart
Aspects to Sat 09°Sg49 -20°21′
Cnj 09°Sg59 ANTARES *** Success which can be obsessive
Aspects to Plu 15°Cp14 -21°17′
Cnj 15°Cp33 VEGA Charismatic, magical, lucky
Aspects to Ves 10°Cn16 +20°57′
Cnj 09°Cn19 ALHENA To have a mission.
Leave a Reply