The Moon is in Leo until 11:21 AM.- The Moon is void from 12:19 AM to 11:21 AM.
- The Moon is in Virgo from 11:21 AM forward (until Friday, September 2nd, at 8:55 PM).
- The Moon is waning and in its Waning Crescent phase – Balsamic Moon today.
- A Last Quarter Moon occurred on the 24th, and a New Moon (solar eclipse) will occur tomorrow, September 1st.
- Mercury is retrograde (Mercury is retrograde from August 30-September 22).
Times are EDT
Horoscopes
Aries
On this day before a Solar Eclipse, dear Aries, consider reflecting and sorting rather than beginning all-new initiatives. The Moon continues its transit of your sector of play and self-expression until just before midday, encouraging freeform activities, if possible, after which it moves into your work and health sector – an area of great interest for you these days. It may be difficult to stick to schedules right now, either due to outside distractions and interruptions or inner rebelliousness. You may be resisting others who seem to be curtailing your freedom or attempting to tell you what to do. Try instead to get in touch with your heart and consider ways to improve and develop work and health in the coming weeks.
Taurus
The Balsamic Moon today encourages you to take a break from pushing ahead, dear Taurus. This is an in-between day that you may want to use for rest, reflection, and attending to odds and ends. What’s begun today may not come to pass or hold weight. There can be some tension related to past transgressions or worries about changes to come. Something may be holding you back, such as a gut feeling or fear, from throwing yourself into a romance or from expressing your feelings right now. Decisions are best left for another day, anyhow! It’s better to make sense of your feelings than to pursue something half-heartedly. Do your best to get to the root of restlessness rather than allow it to drive your life.
Gemini
Today is best used for making adjustments, taking a break from the usual routine, and dealing with odds and ends, dear Gemini. Mercury has just turned retrograde, and a Solar Eclipse will occur tomorrow. These influences point to reduced capacity to make informed decisions, and this is just fine – you need a break from thinking and doing too much! We may be in the dark on a matter, and for you, this can be a family or domestic matter. Plans may change, particularly social ones. A Solar Eclipse occurring tomorrow will put the spotlight on family and home issues for you. Tie up loose ends rather than starting something new. Preserve energy. Avoid trying to push others for an answer or a decision, as it can be difficult to come by right now.
Cancer
The Balsamic Moon today encourages a break from overdoing and overthinking, dear Cancer. A Solar Eclipse will occur tomorrow, and a reboot of sorts can happen, mainly related to personal interests, studies, communications, transportation, and making connections in your life. Even so, Mercury has just turned retrograde, affecting these same areas of life. This suggests that on one hand you’re looking forward to new beginnings, and on the other, you may need to focus on past methods that served you well or take care of unfinished business. Today, watch for speaking too soon about a matter. Watch for a mind that is working overtime today, which can lead to an alarming lack of clarity. Overtime does not mean efficiency and, in fact, subtracts from it. Watch that you don’t muddle your conversations, make an offhand remark that could be damaging, or rush too quickly through important tasks.
Leo
It’s better not to make any final, critical decisions with a Balsamic Moon today, dear Leo. A Solar Eclipse will occur tomorrow morning, marking today as the last full day of the Leo New Moon cycle. Review recent developments and personality changes. In the coming weeks, you’ll be focusing on building and developing your resources. Today, consider ways to make improvements to your financial position and feelings of security but save significant new beginnings for a better time. Mercury’s retrograde encourages review and reflection. A Sun-Uranus influence today can disrupt plans. However, today’s tensions or changes of plans may very well push you into promising directions that you may never have considered otherwise.
Virgo
The Moon is Balsamic today, dear Virgo. It’s especially significant to you because the Solar Eclipse occurring tomorrow morning is in your sign. Focus on letting go of the negative in your life and consider what you’d like to take with you going forward. The Balsamic phase of the Moon turns us inward for valuable lessons. This is a time for reviewing, reflecting, and tapping into your intuition, and not for pushing forward with new endeavors. If you need to let go of a bad attitude or habit, now is a good time to do so. For you, this is also the end of a yearly solar cycle. Your attitude going into the next cycle can help shape the year ahead, so do what you can to get into a proper headspace. The upcoming period is about reshaping your image if it needs some tweaks. Today is excellent for seeing what fears may have been holding you back.
Libra
This is a day before the Solar Eclipse, dear Libra, making it a valuable time for tying up loose ends, reflecting, and letting go of those things that no longer suit you or your purpose. New beginnings should wait. Review recent events and take a break from too much thinking. Tension is possible in close relationships today, largely due to a sense that others are restricting you. If you’re feeling stifled, look for ways to express your frustration constructively rather than merely acting out. If you sense someone in your life is frustrated, consider giving them some space to sort things out.
Scorpio
The Moon is Balsamic today, dear Scorpio, and it’s better to tie up loose ends or finish up projects rather than push ahead. This is especially important with Mercury freshly retrograde and a Solar Eclipse occurring tomorrow morning – we are symbolically in the dark so that critical decisions should probably be delayed if feasible. Tomorrow’s eclipse can help clear a path for you on a social level, and it can also nudge problem areas into the front of your mind for your attention. The coming weeks can involve some clearing the decks regarding a friend, group association, or long-term goal, dream, or plan. Impractical goals may need to be left behind or refined so that you can begin anew. Tonight’s energies are rebellious in quality. If your daily affairs are out of order or chaotic, you may need to get them sorted so that you can better focus on priorities.
Sagittarius
A Solar Eclipse will occur tomorrow morning, dear Sagittarius, making today a good time to reflect, rest, and recharge rather than a time for rebooting! Career and reputation matters are big topics now, but you need a little time to catch your breath right now. A Sun-Uranus challenge can serve to throw plans a little off. For some, a child or friend can bring some surprises or detours to your day. As much as you’d like to handle your responsibilities, you may very well need to work around distractions. Changes of plans today can stimulate new approaches that ultimately lead you in the right direction, but today is more about tapping into intuition than having a firm sense of where you’re headed.
Capricorn
The Moon is Balsamic today, dear Capricorn, and a Solar Eclipse will occur tomorrow morning that will serve to redirect our energy. Today, aim to think about those things that you want to correct or improve. A solid plan is unlikely to form just yet, but you can do some important thinking now. Save major decision making for a better time. Reflect and review today. A Sun-Uranus influence can throw a few minor surprises into the day. It’s a somewhat destabilizing energy that reminds you to be open to changes.
Aquarius
The Balsamic Moon today points to a need to keep things simple, dear Aquarius. Think in terms of paring down and letting go rather than putting more on your plate. Mercury just turned retrograde – another sign that it’s better to reflect, edit, and review rather than push forward. Tomorrow’s Solar Eclipse is likely to redirect your focus. A Sun-Uranus influence today can point to some tensions that might lead to premature communications or biting words. Daily life can feel a little too chaotic, but do what you can to avoid acting out. Identifying the need to make adjustments and changes can help you stay centered.
Pisces
A Solar Eclipse occurs tomorrow, dear Pisces, and Mercury has just turned retrograde. These influences occur in your opposing sign (Virgo), affecting close relationships and negotiations the most. Today is an in-between day in which making adjustments and refinements makes the most sense. There is some destabilizing energy with us now, and it’s designed to shake up things just enough so that you consider new approaches, particularly related to making money or better using your talents to your advantage.
*Remember to read horoscopes for your Ascendant sign and Sun sign.
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The Details:
If you’re astrologically inclined and interested in the details of the Astrology of today, here are some of the factors considered in the forecasts:
Date & Time: Aug 31 2016 11:21 am
Event: Moon enters Virgo
Description: The Moon in Virgo
We crave organization and order, and are quickly disturbed by anything standing in the way of these things. This is a good time for chores, organizing, and tidying. It’s also a time for scheduling health appointments and checkups, starting new routines, and generally tending to details.
Date & Time: Aug 31 2016 0:19 am
Event: Moon goes void of course
Date & Time: Aug 31 2016 0:19 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Tri Ura
Description: Transiting Moon Trine Transiting Uranus
We are open to new ideas. A break in the routine is pleasing now. We could be experimenting with new ideas or feelings. There can be chance meetings, events that occur that open our minds or our awareness.
Date & Time: Aug 31 2016 2:22 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Opp Pal
Description: Transiting Moon Opposition Transiting Pallas
We can be at odds with one another over a mental or intellectual matter, belief, or idea now. It takes extra effort to understand one another.
Date & Time: Aug 31 2016 10:13 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon SSq Ves
Description: Transiting Moon SemiSquare 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 31 2016 11:22 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cnj Vir
Description: Transiting Moon Entering Virgo
We crave organization and order, and are quickly disturbed by anything standing in the way of these things. This is a good time for chores, organizing, and tidying. It’s also a time for scheduling health appointments and checkups, starting new routines, and generally tending to details.
Date & Time: Aug 31 2016 11:32 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqq Plu
Description: Transiting Moon SesquiSquare 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 31 2016 9:32 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Tri Cer
Description: Transiting Moon Trine Transiting Ceres
We can be feeling pleasantly attached to, or supported by, our loved ones or family. We are seeking out security, nurturing, and warmth, and we are more likely to express these things towards others.
Date & Time: Aug 31 2016 10:34 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Pll Ura
Description: Transiting Moon Parallel Transiting Uranus
Date & Time: Aug 31 2016 8:38 am
Event: Tr-Tr Sun Cpl Nep
Description: Transiting Sun ContraParallel Transiting Neptune
Date & Time: Aug 31 2016 10:09 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Sun Sqq Ura
Description: Transiting Sun SesquiSquare Transiting Uranus
We may want to break free from restrictions or responsibilities, but if we aren’t in touch with this need, we could cause some problems or feel restless and irritable. There could be rebellious feelings. We don’t want to be told what to do. Use this time to see what changes need to be made.
Date & Time: Aug 31 2016 6:03 am
Event: Tr-Tr Jup Pll Cer
Description: Transiting Jupiter Parallel Transiting Ceres
Date & Time: Aug 31 2016 3:10 am
Event: Tr Cer R
Description: Transiting Ceres Stationary
Strong Signs, Elements, Modes
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.
BALANCE OF ELEMENTS
EARTH STRONG
We are especially in touch with the physical world. We consider what we’ve learned and experienced in the past in order to make the most of the present. We can be cautious, practical, and possibly unimaginative. We are deliberate and can pace ourselves well. We need hands-on experience and are not impressed with theory as much as we are with results. Routines are tolerable and comforting.
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.
BALANCE OF MODES
FIXED WEAK
We may be open to change but may not have much follow-through.
MUTABLE STRONG
We are flexible, adaptable, willing, open to change, and possibly flighty or nervous.
Current Lunar Phase
LUNAR PHASE: BALSAMIC
Moon less than 45 degrees behind the Sun.
Time to tie up loose ends, review, reflect, let go, and edit.
The following aspects (major only) and positions are at noon (EDT) on August 31st:
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 VIRGO
We have an emotional need for order with the Moon in Virgo. Diet, nutrition, health matters, work, and routines are in stronger focus. If we’re feeling out of sorts emotionally, we might also experience symptoms on a physical level now.
ASPECTS OF THE MOON
CONJUNCTION THE SUN Orb 8°19′ Applying
A New Moon. Intensity of focus, a new beginning, fresh energy, intiative, impulse.
TRINE URANUS Orb 6°15′ Separating
We are open to new ideas, ways of expressing ourselves and our feelings. A break in the routine is pleasing now. We could be experimenting with new ideas or feelings. There can be chance meetings, events that occur that open our hearts or our emotional awareness.
THE SUN
THE SUN IN VIRGO
You are an analytical and critical individual. You are also practical and discriminating, and may be fussy.
9TH DEGREE OF VIRGO
Part of Body: Right hepatic lobe
Sabian Symbol: A man making a futurist drawing.
ASPECTS OF THE SUN
SQUARE MARS Orb 5°05′ Applying
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 SATURN Orb 1°22′ Applying
We can feel temporarily blocked or thwarted, and possibly less than confident. We might want to delay important decision making until a more enlightened, positive time.
OPPOSITION NEPTUNE Orb 2°01′ Applying
This a time for dreaming rather than important decision-making. It’s a good time to pay special attention to dreams and inspiration. Clarity may not be with us, but we probably don’t need it right now. It’s difficult to know for certain what we want, as we may be wavering. Confusion about a relationship or idealizing a person could figure strongly now.
TRINE PLUTO Orb 6°25′ Applying
You are a powerful person with strong leadership abilities. You know when to be assertive and when to compromise. You are able to apply yourself to the job at hand.
CONJUNCTION THE NORTH NODE Orb 4°02′ Applying
We might come to realizations of personal or professional truths, and these can propel us forward on a new path, or advance our current goals. People tend to support and assist us now. We might recognize our need for others. This is a good time for setting goals.
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.
30TH DEGREE OF VIRGO
Part of Body: Hepatic duct
Sabian Symbol: Having an urgent task to complete, a man doesn’t look to any Distractions.
ASPECTS OF MERCURY
CONJUNCTION VENUS Orb 2°55′ Separating
We are more agreeable, sociable, and focused on balance and harmony. Conversations flow nicely.
CONJUNCTION JUPITER Orb 0°52′ Applying
You are talkative and have a thirst for knowledge. You have big ideas and plans. Education will feature largely in your life.
OPPOSITION CHIRON Orb 5°25′ Applying
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 LIBRA
You have a strong need for relationships. You will also require your relationships to be harmonious, peaceful, and creative. You enjoy having beautiful possessions.
2ND DEGREE OF LIBRA
Part of Body: Renal cortex
Sabian Symbol: The light of the sixth race transmuted to the seventh.
ASPECTS OF VENUS
CONJUNCTION JUPITER Orb 3°47′ Separating
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.
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.
14TH DEGREE OF SAGITTARIUS
Part of Body: Cutaneous vessles of the thighs
Sabian Symbol: The pyramids and the sphinx.
ASPECTS OF MARS
CONJUNCTION SATURN Orb 3°42′ 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.
SQUARE NEPTUNE Orb 3°04′ Separating
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.
9TH DEGREE OF VIRGO
Part of Body: Quadrate lobe of liver
Sabian Symbol: A man gaining secret knowledge from an ancient scroll he is Reading.
ASPECTS OF JUPITER
OPPOSITION CHIRON Orb 4°32′ 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)
11TH DEGREE OF SAGITTARIUS
Part of Body: Adductor muscles
Sabian Symbol: The lamp of physical enlightenment at the left temple.
ASPECTS OF SATURN
SQUARE NEPTUNE Orb 0°38′ 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 2°01′ 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).
24TH DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Right distal tibio-fibular joint
Sabian Symbol: An inhabited island.
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.
15TH DEGREE OF CANCER
Part of Body: Gastric nerves
Sabian Symbol: A group of people who have overeaten and enjoyed it.
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.
26TH DEGREE OF AQUARIUS
Part of Body: Right fibula
Sabian Symbol: A hydrometer.
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.
10TH DEGREE OF SCORPIO
Part of Body: Corpus cavernosum of penis
Sabian Symbol: A fellowship supper reawakens unforgettable inner ties.
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 Aug 31, 2016 – Event Chart
Aspects to Sun 08°Vi39 +08°19′
Cnj 07°Vi40 THUBAN To protect or make a treasure.
Aspects to Sat 10°Sg02 -20°25′
Cnj 09°Sg59 ANTARES *** Success which can be obsessive
Aspects to Plu 15°Cp05 -21°19′
Cnj 15°Cp33 VEGA Charismatic, magical, lucky
Aspects to Ves 14°Cn25 +20°45′
Cnj 14°Cn18 SIRIUS*** The mundane becoming sacred.
Cnj 15°Cn10 CANOPUS** The Path Finder
Aspects to BMo 11°Sc22 -11°03′
Cnj 12°Sc05 ACRUX Focused on the physical world.
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