- The Moon is in Capricorn.
- The Moon is waxing and in its Waxing Gibbous 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).
Horoscopes
Aries
You’ve been dealing with serious pressures to perform with Pluto in your career sector, dear Aries, and its squares to Jupiter, first in effect in November and ending this week, come at a time when you enjoy time spent with others more than usual. This is certainly a time to do an overhaul of your career, long-term goals, or reputation/status generally speaking, but you’ll likely need to ease up on this for the sake of lessening pressures on relationships. Look for a compromise. You’ll get planetary support for toning things down, particularly as the month advances, when you should be avoiding overreaching and attempts to “do it all.” Also today, watch for misjudgment related to purchases, entertainment, and romance.
Taurus
Jupiter and Pluto first formed a square in November and then revisited it in March, dear Taurus. Today, this discordant aspect forms for the third and final time, casting some tension over the week and pulling up unresolved problems related to balancing routine and adventure in your life. You may have been trying to do it all or have it all. This influence may have lead to overblown expectations that prompted putting too much pressure on yourself and others in the past year. It’s compromised your happiness, and now it’s time for some moderation! You get support for this, particularly as August advances, so that life feels less pressured all around and you no longer set unreachable goals. Even so, pushing yourself to enjoy or expect more has had some positive effects on your ambition and outlook, and you’re bringing this new vision forward with you.
Gemini
Jupiter and Pluto first formed a square in November and then March, and is revisiting this tense aspect for the third and final time today, dear Gemini. This has put considerable pressure or strain on intimate relationships, your creative world, or life with children. There may have been some struggle with the level of intensity you want from your relationships. While financial, sharing and power dynamics have been tricky, you’ll now begin to put less pressure on these areas and more thoroughly enjoy yourself. Jupiter’s transit of your solar fifth house will wrap up in October, and from this week forward, you’ll have an easier time benefiting from this freeing, entertaining influence. Aim to put yourself on solid footing in your financial and emotional life rather than pressure yourself to do everything in a short period.
Cancer
A Jupiter-Pluto aspect that first formed in November and then again in March returns to exactness again today for the final time in the set, dear Cancer. This influence charges up the week with intensity and ambition. Pressures in close relationships that impact your enjoyment of family life may be in focus now, but a resolution is in sight. It has been difficult getting your goals in both areas of life to cooperate. If you’ve been overdoing, obsessing, or overshooting, it’s going to be obvious now, and you’ll be looking for ways to bring expectations down to earth. Moderation isn’t easy with so much that you want to accomplish, but as this aspect fades from your life and you move closer to a Jupiter-Saturn influence as August advances, you’ll slip into an easier pace quite naturally, and your enjoyment of family and domestic life improves as a result.
Leo
An influence that’s been with you since November comes into stronger focus this week and then subsides, dear Leo, pulling up rather intense, competitive, and ambitious themes that impact your daily life, communications, and attitude or mindset. You’ve wanted to do it all, but you can’t push yourself so hard without paying the price, which can be tension or exhaustion. Pressures to produce or go hard with self-care and healthy living may have driven you to the point of feeling overwhelmed, especially in light of your personal interests or studies, and this works against you over time. Pacing yourself doesn’t come naturally now, but will begin to very soon, particularly related to work and health goals and coming to a better balance between duties and learning. You’ll find that your expectations become more reasonable as August advances thanks to a Jupiter-Saturn aspect.
Virgo
Jupiter in your solar second house (since September and until October) has increased your desire for comfort, playing things safe, and enjoying a predictable pace, dear Virgo. However, since November, Pluto has formed a square to Jupiter, putting pressure on you with increased ambition and perhaps some obsession related to creative work, hobbies, recreational pursuits, or romance, which has presented a dichotomy within you. Taking a creative risk has been attractive but daunting all at once, and going overboard with pleasure or money can have its price, too. The tendency to overdo in too many areas of your life is subsiding, even though it’s strong this week, as the Jupiter-Pluto aspect forms for the last time in this set. You’ll find it easier to see where you’ve been pushing yourself too hard and you’ll begin to see the value of moderation, which becomes simpler in the second half of August.
Libra
Jupiter transiting your sign since last September has encouraged you to grow, improve, and seek out new opportunities, dear Libra. However, since November, Pluto has put pressure on Jupiter via a square aspect that has introduced tensions, conflicts, or blocks related to family or psychological issues. This aspect forms its final square today, and these themes are intense this week, but also set to subside considerably! This has been a time of wrestling with a need to stick with the familiar or with family responsibilities and the desire to spread your wings, explore, and venture out with full confidence in yourself. Aim to loosen your grip on family matters so that you can take better care of yourself and devote some time to personal goals and plans. You’ve been under a lot of pressure, and as the month advances, you’re more able to nurture your ambitions to grow, expand, and make improvements at a moderate pace. Jupiter will continue to transit your sign until October.
Scorpio
Jupiter and Pluto form a square today, dear Scorpio. This aspect first occurred in November and was exact again in March, and now forms for the final time. This influence has been pitting your love and joy found in private time or the relative background this year against a strong compulsion to take control of or stay on top of your daily affairs, projects, and studies. However, if you play your cards right, you can use it as motivation to improve and grow, and as the aspect wraps up this week, you have a better chance of doing so. An upcoming Jupiter-Saturn aspect helps you further as it encourages more moderation and a realistic pace. Do your best to minimize stress over staying on top of things — you are driven and powerful, but even you need to lay low from time to time!
Sagittarius
Jupiter and Pluto form an exact square today, dear Sagittarius. This is the third and final square in a set that began in November. Since then, you’ve been dealing with tension or intensity surrounding personal possessions, boundaries, matters of respect, ownership, financial issues, and friendships. It’s tough to stay objective about these things with so much on the line! However, if you can use this tension as motivation or fuel to make necessary changes, then you’re in a good position. Worries about your money or security can take over your life, and this is what you need to tone down so that you can better enjoy Jupiter’s transit of your social sector. There is a need to rise above fears for growth to happen, particularly in your social life and ventures. Especially as August advances, you have cosmic support for easing back and enjoying yourself with less pressure and more moderation. Tame tendencies to push too hard, spend too much, or hold on too tightly to your resources and relationships for best results.
Capricorn
A Jupiter-Pluto transit that’s been in effect since November comes into force for the third and last time today, dear Capricorn. This aspect has taught you something about attempting to control your life and how it’s affected your pursuit of your ambitions and goals. It may have lead to excesses, immoderation, and overreaching. Pushing yourself is good, but beyond a certain point, you no longer enjoy yourself. What’s the point if pushing leads to burnout? With some adjustments and self-control, you can take the lesson from this influence and go forward more motivated and empowered. It can be beneficial to pay attention to your image and reputation now but resist the urge to maneuver these things excessively and work on self-control instead. Finding a balance between attention to your personal and professional lives is necessary now for optimum success, and a solution is in sight. A Jupiter-Saturn influence that’s building this month helps you pace yourself effectively.
Aquarius
An aspect that’s been in influence since November forms for the last time today, dear Aquarius, pulling up intensity today and this week. You are receiving great prompts to push out and discover new things and move beyond your usual boundaries, but an intensely private side or a tendency to cling to the past or help others can prevent you from going too far. You may be discovering tools to overcome fears so that you can reach higher this week. Try not to pressure yourself and allow things to unfold naturally for best results. Pacing yourself is your best bet now, even if you feel that life is running ahead of you at times these days. You’ll waste less time this way. You’ll get help from a Jupiter-Saturn aspect growing in strength as August advances that encourages just that. Moderation and realistic expectations are the way to go now. Take it easy today and strategize your next step.
Pisces
Today, Jupiter and Pluto meet for the third and last time in a square aspect that first reached exactitude in November, dear Pisces. This meeting can serve to force a point regarding tension in relationships this week. Since taking effect, you’ve experienced recurring tricky themes with financial and emotional ties, worries related to dependency, attachment, indebtedness, and intimacy. You may be feeling more joy through deeper connections and commitments these days, but frustrations related to friends and casual relationships have been raining on your parade. However, these kinds of pressures may ease going forward, particularly as you adjust your expectations and try to divide your time more evenly. If you feel uncomfortable or restless, aim to lighten your load or hone what you already have going rather than take on new or additional activities. You can still grow and improve, but doing so at a steadier rate will help you avoid burnout.
* 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 4 2017 0:00 am
Event: Moon in Capricorn
Description: The Moon in Capricorn
Consolidate. Pay attention to the foundations of life. Repair and restructure. Attend to financial or business matters. Make solid plans and get organized.
Date & Time: Aug 4 2017 5:08 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cnj Jun
Description: Transiting Moon Conjunction Transiting Juno
The desire or need to connect with someone is strong now. We are sensitive to what others are thinking, needing, and feeling.
Date & Time: Aug 4 2017 5:22 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Opp Ven
Description: Transiting Moon Opposition Transiting Venus
There may be emotional epiphanies or displays of affection now. Sentimentality and overindulgence are likely now. Differences in views and feelings with someone can be pronounced and could bother us now. Try to relax and not obsess.
Date & Time: Aug 4 2017 1:07 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Tri Ves
Description: Transiting Moon Trine Transiting Vesta
We can derive a nice feeling of satisfaction and fulfillment from tending to our responsibilities, work, or other commitment. We are more able to make sacrifices or put our emotions aside in order to get something important done. Alternatively, we can bring more sensitivity to our practical affairs. This can be a good time to commit fully to something – especially health and healing matters. It’s also a strong time for taking care of domestic matters.
Date & Time: Aug 4 2017 2:22 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Tri Mer
Description: Transiting Moon Trine 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. We are alert, observant, and our memory is good.
Date & Time: Aug 4 2017 3:08 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqq Nod
Description: Transiting Moon SesquiSquare Transiting North Node
There may be the need to pause to adjust things before moving plans forward. We could feel at odds with others on an emotional level. Public relations are not as favorable now.
Date & Time: Aug 4 2017 4:24 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Qnx Mar
Description: Transiting Moon Quincunx Transiting Mars
There can be tension and feelings of restlessness or impatience, as what we want to do may not feel perfectly right, or we may be lacking the courage. Avoid taking it out on the wrong things or people.
Date & Time: Aug 4 2017 4:37 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: Aug 4 2017 5:44 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: Aug 4 2017 10:24 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: Aug 4 2017 11:57 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sxt Nep
Description: Transiting Moon Sextile Transiting Neptune
This is a feel-good time if we allow ourselves to relax and tune into the subtle aspects of life – art, nature, beauty, dreams, and spiritual realms. We absorb things easily, our senses are in good form, and we more naturally accept things and people as they are. There is no need to look for definite answers right now.
Date & Time: Aug 4 2017 3:17 am
Event: Tr-Tr Ven Opp Jun
Description: Transiting Venus Opposition Transiting Juno
This may be a self-centered, self-indulgent time. We might also resort to trickery or manipulation to get what we want, when a more direct route would be more appropriate. Power games can interfere with healthy relations. There can be a conflict of values, or the differences between ourselves and those close to us are exaggerated in our minds right now. Even so, through conflict, we can get to a better state of understanding.
Date & Time: Aug 4 2017 10:31 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mar Sqr Pal
Description: Transiting Mars Square Transiting Pallas
Plans temporarily seem less doable, or enthusiasm blows out of steam. Avoid hasty decisions now.
Date & Time: Aug 4 2017 2:48 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Jup Sqr Plu
Description: Transiting Jupiter Square Transiting Pluto
You can move mountains in order to achieve aims and objectives. Act with integrity. Avoid manipulative games, either your own or others’.
Strong Signs, Elements, Modes
BALANCE OF SIGNS
LEO STRONG
Self-confident, generous, warm-hearted, powerful leader, dramatic. Can be overly proud, vain, extravagant, arrogant.
CAPRICORN STRONG
Disciplined, responsible, reliable, industrious, conscientious, practical, achieving. Can be pessimistic, overly conventional, rigid, materialistic, callous.
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: GIBBOUS
Moon 135 to 180 degrees ahead of the Sun.
We are looking to attach value and meaning to our goals. This is a time for analyzing, questioning, perfecting, and improving.
The following aspects (major only) and positions are at noon (EDT) on August 4th:
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 CAPRICORN
You feel secure when life is structured, or you are working hard. You may be emotionally distant or cold. You mother’s love may be limited in some way. Your mother may have been strict or cold.
8TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN
Part of Body: Lymph vessels of knee
Sabian Symbol: Birds in the house singing happily.
ASPECTS OF THE MOON
TRINE MERCURY Orb 1°07′ Applying
Our hearts or emotional needs and our minds seem to be cooperating, and we are able to communicate effectively. It’s a good time for publicity, marketing, writing, and studying.
OPPOSITION VENUS Orb 2°59′ Separating
We may be attempting to please others and ignoring our own needs, or tending to our own needs and alienating others. We can be feeling needy, looking for love or attention outside of ourselves. Indulgence, dissatisfaction.
QUINCUNX MARS Orb 2°05′ Applying
You suffer from irritability and nervous tension. You need to make adjustments and slow down.
CONJUNCTION PLUTO Orb 9°51′ Applying
Deeper feelings emerge. Emotional extremes can be experienced now. This can be a time that we crave or recognize the need for an overhaul – a deep, lasting change.
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.
13TH DEGREE OF LEO
Part of Body: Right ventricle of heart
Sabian Symbol: An old sea captain rocking on the porch of his cottage.
ASPECTS OF THE SUN
CONJUNCTION MARS Orb 2°42′ Separating
We are more direct, spontaneous, and impulsive now, but can also be too self-focused and impatient.
QUINCUNX NEPTUNE Orb 1°12′ Applying
Dreaming, creating, and imagining have better results than hard decision making right now. There can be a temporary loss/lack of clarity. We can be questoning whether what we are doing or pursuing feeds our spiritual needs. Make adjustments if there is a discrepancy.
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.
9TH DEGREE OF VIRGO
Part of Body: Right hepatic lobe
Sabian Symbol: A man making a futurist drawing.
ASPECTS OF MERCURY
OPPOSITION NEPTUNE Orb 4°52′ 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.
5TH DEGREE OF CANCER
Part of Body: tenth to twelfth ribs
Sabian Symbol: An automobile wrecked by a train.
MARS
MARS IN LEO
You have a strong need to express your personal creativity. You may display dramatic and confident behaviour, and like to make an impact on your surroundings. You may also be arrogant.
10TH DEGREE OF LEO
Part of Body: Jugular vein
Sabian Symbol: Early morning dew.
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°01′ 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.
9TH DEGREE OF VIRGO
Part of Body: Right hepatic lobe
Sabian Symbol: A man making a futurist drawing.
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.
11TH DEGREE OF CANCER
Part of Body: Gastric veins
Sabian Symbol: A clown making grimaces.
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 4 Aug 2017 – Event Chart
Aspects to Plu 17°Cp31 -21°34′
Cnj 16°Cp53 RUKBAT Steadiness and strength.
Aspects to Ves 08°Vi12 +12°51′
Cnj 07°Vi41 THUBAN To protect or make a treasure.
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