Astrology of Today – Tuesday, August 7, 2018

 

Today’s Moon:

• The Moon is in Gemini.
• The Moon is void from 3:54 AM forward (until tomorrow at 12:01 AM when the Moon begins its transit of Cancer).
• The Moon is waning and in its Last Quarter phase.
• We are in between the Last Quarter Moon (which occurred on the 4th) and the New Moon Solar Eclipse (which will happen on August 11th in the sign of Leo).

Retrogrades/Stations:

• Mercury is retrograde (Mercury is retrograde from July 26-August 19).
• Mars is retrograde (Mars is retrograde from June 26th to August 27th)—there are just under three weeks left of the Mars retrograde cycle.
• Uranus turns retrograde today (Uranus is retrograde from August 7, 2018, to January 6, 2019).
• Also retrograde: Saturn, Neptune, Pluto, and Chiron. Uranus joins today.

Ingresses

• Venus spends its first full day in Libra (Venus transits Libra from August 6-September 9).

 

Daily Horoscopes/Astro Highlights for each Sign:

Aries

Uranus has recently begun its work of detaching you from the values you’ve previously held, dear Aries, so that you can explore new, more authentic ways of expressing your value and dealing with your money and personal possessions. Today, Uranus turns retrograde and will remain retrograde for the coming five months. During that period, Uranus will return to your sign for a final time (from November to March) before returning to your resources sector for a more consistent (and lengthy) transit. Even with some worry related to finances or some moving around of funds, ultimately you’re moving towards a whole new way of expressing yourself. As you rewrite what you value most, the respect you attract into your life evolves. You are discovering unique natural talents and learning to embrace and develop them, as well as letting go of old dependencies or crutches. The coming months will be useful for working on inner attitudes that need to change so that you can move forward more authentically. This is also a time for dreaming up inventive ways of making money or reviewing and refining current projects. Today’s Venus-Mars transit is terrific for connecting you to people or projects that make you feel good, reinforced, or motivated. You might come to a new understanding with a partner or special someone. It’s a fine time to back up and redo something that once went wrong.

Taurus

Uranus entered your sign in May, dear Taurus, and this was a significant move since Uranus spends about seven years in a sign! This means you’ll be getting chummy with this planet for years ahead. Today, Uranus begins its yearly five-month retrograde cycle, and because it’s only transiting the first degrees of Taurus, later, it will return to Aries for a few months before coming back to Taurus in March more consistently. Uranus in Taurus, while new, has likely altered the way you express yourself and has possibly impacted your relationships, career, or independence, too. While Uranus was direct and in your sign for the last few months, confidence in your pursuit of new experiences and expression of your independence has been evident. However, with Uranus now retrograde, more is likely to go on inside of you than on the surface (until January). Use now and the coming months for getting in touch with what is driving your behavior, and which fears or attitudes have been limiting your independence and authenticity. Personal plans may be put on hold or could slow down, whether this is due to circumstances or because you are not as quick to make changes or take personal risks. Today, Venus forms a trine to Mars, and this can be invigorating. Warm energy can help boost your relationships and your sense of timing. You have a real knack for smoothing over differences right now. Romantic connections and creative matters thrive.

Gemini

Uranus has been transiting your privacy sector since May, dear Gemini, and is now turning retrograde for five months. This transit is a long-term one that will help you break free from elements of your life that have kept you from growing and thriving. Mind you, these things can sometimes be abrupt, leaving you feeling a bit vulnerable or on edge, but they keep you moving forward. The idea is that the more you let go of the weight of secrets and inauthentic behavior, the more you enjoy your life. For the coming five months, this tends to subside. It’s a period for processing recent events and changes and for dealing with your feelings towards putting things behind you. Dreams and intuition are more pronounced at this time, and they’re giving you meaningful messages. Also today, Venus and Mars form a trine aspect, which can lead to a connection or a pleasant exchange. People around you seem to be cooperating for the most part, and this sets you at ease. You may be motivated to pursue a personal interest, hobby, or creative activity. Confidence is strong but not overbearing, and affections are pleasantly stimulating.

Cancer

With Uranus transiting your solar eleventh house since May, dear Cancer, there may have been unusual, nontraditional, or unreliable elements in your social life. You may be breaking out of old molds and expressing yourself in new ways vis-a-vis friends, the group or your community. While there is some abruptness to this transit, with Uranus retrograde for the next five months, things tend to calm down, at least outwardly. It’s a useful period for processing recent changes and events in your social life. This will benefit you greatly so that you avoid impulsive, regrettable decisions. You are learning that you are more faithful to yourself when you act from your heart rather than merely reacting to others and circumstances. Today also brings Venus and Mars together in a harmonious trine, and this can boost matters of the heart and personal pleasures. There could be news of money coming in or support today, especially if this involves family, a spouse, or property. Expressing your affections or your creativity comes more easily than usual under this influence.

Leo

A Venus-Mars aspect today can boost your social or romantic life, dear Leo. Relations with siblings, a partner, classmates, and acquaintance improve as you see them in a new light. Good cheer and optimism can help strengthen bonds. This can be a time for pleasant, productive, and possibly spicy conversations! Also today, Uranus begins its yearly five-month retrograde cycle which has a way of inspiring some introspection as you examine needs related to your long-term goals, career, or reputation. Uranus has only recently entered your career and reputation sector (in May) and will transit there for the better part of the coming seven years. This transit can prompt you to find yourself, reshape your reputation, and carve out your unique identity, mainly through your status or career, and to express more of your authentic self in what you do. The retrograde cycle starting today and running until January 6th is useful for dreaming up ways to take a few risks so that you can get to a more authentic place professionally speaking. Analyze, plan, and reassess during this cycle for best results.

Virgo

You are approaching others with more confidence than usual today as Venus and Mars form a happy trine, dear Virgo, and making opportunities for yourself as you do. It’s likely to be a good money day, as well, and this may be about making a good buy, sale, or commission. Sensual, earthy activities are favored. You can feel gently stimulated or competitive and pour a little more energy into your work or health routines as a result. Also today, Uranus turns retrograde for five months. This yearly retrograde cycle is useful for examining what is in need of a good change or upgrade in various areas of your life. This year, these areas include belief systems, education, communications, financial debts, and intimacy. This is a period of toning things down a notch if you’ve been making changes too rapidly. It’s a time for processing recent changes, beliefs, and experiences. Personal adventures may take a back seat to responsibilities now, even though they’re still very much a part of your life.

Libra

Uranus turns retrograde today, dear Libra. While Uranus is retrograde each year for five months making this event far from uncommon, it does have some subtle effects on how you’re approaching your need for change, upgrades, and progress in some sectors of your life. This year, these areas include your intimate life, finances, debts, and partnerships. Uranus will be changing the way you approach money and support, relationships, and intimacy for most of the coming seven years. While Uranus is direct, changes are more evident and heavy, and while retrograde, issues are internalized and less visible. For best results, use this time for examining how you depend on others, and how you can alter these dependencies in ways that benefit you and people you love. If financial or support matters have been up in the air, disorganized, or unreliable, now’s your chance to figure out why. Also today, romance or friendship may strengthen as Venus, your ruler, which happens to be transiting your sign and boosting your powers of attraction, forms a harmonious aspect with Mars. You’re giving off warm vibes, and personal opportunities abound. You are more confident and focused, but also very receptive and approachable. Active, positive social interactions can be in focus.

Scorpio

Uranus is currently transiting your partnership sector, dear Scorpio, and turns retrograde for five months starting today. This retrograde cycle prompts some meaningful introspection and examination of your relationship needs. Even if issues of unreliability are temporarily no longer screaming at you, you can do well for yourself if you explore your inner needs for change or an overhaul on a relationship level so that you can feel more in control when Uranus turns direct on January 6th. Today, Venus and Mars form a pleasing trine, easing your interactions and stimulating your creativity or ambition. Some of you could experience revived feelings for an old relationship or find out about a secret attraction. You are inclined to want to entertain yourself and spend time with family, however, and this is good for you. This can be a time of a real sense of satisfaction, particularly regarding a relationship or a private matter.

Sagittarius

Uranus begins its yearly five-month retrograde cycle today, dear Sagittarius, which is useful for slowing down and examining or reconsidering recent changes, particularly related to your daily routines, work, and health. These areas of life may have been up and down in the past few months, and while there will continue to be some form of a shake-up in these areas over the course of this long transit, you get a bit of a breather from it with the retrograde cycle starting today. You have things to do now, however, that can help your “future self” deal better with unpredictability and change. Looking inward for answers will help you understand what you truly need and want, and your mission is to seek out more authenticity in your work and more creativity or suitability in your routines. It’s time to learn more about yourself and try to align your behavior so that it more accurately reflects your true nature, mainly through the work you do or the services you provide. Also today, a Venus-Mars aspect can stimulate a nice connection with someone or even with a project that excites you. Since Mars is retrograde, this may very well be someone (or something) from your past. Your creative powers are potent now, and you can feel pleasantly motivated.

Capricorn

Uranus has been transiting your solar fifth house since May, dear Capricorn, harmonizing with your sign and gently encouraging you to express yourself more authentically and creatively. How you spend your leisure time and the people you attract into your life are changing, and this will continue for much of the coming seven years since Uranus slowly moves through our charts. Today, Uranus begins its yearly five-month retrograde cycle, and you’re inclined to slow down with these changes. Life is less about spontaneously reacting and more about considering what reforms are best for you in the long run during this cycle. With introspection, you can come up with ways to steer your life so that you feel more in control. Creative projects and possibly even a relationship can benefit from some review and refinement. Today is particularly good for your practical affairs as Venus and Mars buddy up in your sectors of resources and career. You may be finding exceptionally creative ways to use your resources, including money and talents.

Aquarius

Good energy is with you today for romance, increased confidence, and enjoying an adventure or learning experience, dear Aquarius. There can be friendly competition now that motivates you to do your best or to reach higher. A Venus-Mars aspect boosts your energy, confidence, positivity, and personal magnetism. Also today, Uranus begins its yearly five-month retrograde cycle, and while there may have been some up-in-the-air elements related to your home or personal life in recent months, you’re now able to catch your breath and examine what you need, want, and should be seeking along these fronts. With a slower pace, you have a better chance of understanding what’s going on around you. Your attitudes towards security, dependence, attachment to the past, and family or domestic life are evolving, and there’s more of this process to come. However, during this retrograde cycle, you may be able to recognize and modify your responses to the world so that changes are less random once Uranus turns direct in January.

Pisces

With a Venus-Mars connection today, dear Pisces, your interactions can be pleasingly spicy, and intimacy can get a boost. Gaining the interest or support of other people comes more naturally than usual, perhaps due to your open spirit and confidence. This is a powerful time for getting in touch with your more profound needs and desires, as well as for understanding yourself better. Also today, Uranus begins its five-month retrograde cycle. Uranus retrogrades every year, and is, in fact, retrograde almost half of the time. This year, the retrograde is starting in a different area of your solar chart (your communications sector), bringing some repressed feelings to the surface, and yet you may not feel that you can express them adequately. This is temporary as the shift/station occurs. In the months ahead, you’ll find different (and possibly more satisfying) channels for representing and expressing yourself. You may be reexamining some of your projects, how you’re expressing yourself, or how others are receiving you through your communications and connections.

* Remember to read horoscopes for your Ascendant sign and Sun sign. If you don’t know your Ascendant sign (and you know your birth time), you can look it up here.

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Astrology of Today – The Details:

If you’re astrologically inclined and interested in the details of the Astrology of today, here are some of the factors considered in the forecasts:

Planet Color Key: The longer the bar, the slower the aspecting planet and the longer the duration of the planet’s transit.

 

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The purple marker above shows where we are in the current moon phase cycle.

 

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Date & Time: Aug 7 2018  0:00 am

Event: Moon in Gemini

Description: The Moon in Gemini

We are attracted to new ideas, but we need to discriminate more so that we don’t become too scattered. Communications mean more to us than usual.

Date & Time: Aug 7 2018  3:54 am

Event: Moon goes void of course

Date & Time: Aug 7 2018  0:37 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqr Nep

Description: Transiting Moon Square Transiting Neptune

There can be confusion, misunderstanding, or some level of chaos and uncertainty. Avoid money transactions or new business initiatives – it can be difficult to think clearly. There may be deception or self-deception to deal with. We might have an emotional urge to escape. Feeling out of sorts and don’t know why? Relax and listen to some inspirational music. Honor your need to feed your more refined or spiritual side, and the difficult feelings will soon fade away.

Date & Time: Aug 7 2018  1:13 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqq Mar

Description: Transiting Moon SesquiSquare Transiting Mars

We can overreact and exhibit impatience. However, this can also be a time of self-motivation.

Date & Time: Aug 7 2018  1:56 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqr Cer

Description: Transiting Moon Square Transiting Ceres

There can be conflicts with loved ones, or we could be feeling unsupported. People could seem insensitive or uncaring, or our own needs seem to be at odds with the needs of family and friends.

Date & Time: Aug 7 2018  2:11 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Pll Nod

Description: Transiting Moon Parallel Transiting North Node

Date & Time: Aug 7 2018  3:25 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mon SSq Ura

Description: Transiting Moon SemiSquare Transiting Uranus

We can easily find ourselves all wound up and nervous. Unpredictable responses from others (and ourselves). Emotional eruptions are possible. Not a good time to make permanent decisions, particularly about relationships and family/domestic matters.

Date & Time: Aug 7 2018  3:54 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sxt Mer

Description: Transiting Moon Sextile Transiting Mercury

Ideas flow freely. We express feelings with clarity and thoughts with sensitivity. An excellent time for cooperative projects. A good time for taking tests, writing, promoting, public speaking, and studying.

Date & Time: Aug 7 2018  6:30 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Qnx Plu

Description: Transiting Moon Quincunx Transiting Pluto

We may not be aware of our more demanding or controlling tendencies. We may feel vaguely frustrated, powerless, or tense. There can be undermining going on in our interactions and relationships. Wait for the tension to subside before taking action.

Date & Time: Aug 7 2018  8:57 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mon SSq Nod

Description: Transiting Moon SemiSquare 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 7 2018  11:18 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Opp Ves

Description: Transiting Moon Opposition 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 7 2018  11:14 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqq Jup

Description: Transiting Moon SesquiSquare Transiting Jupiter

Time to show some restraint. Grandiosity is not appealing. Neither is excess. Practice self-control. 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 7 2018  9:00 am

Event: Tr-Tr Sun Cnj Pal

Description: Transiting Sun Conjunction Transiting Pallas

This can be a time of building faith or confidence in our skills and talents. We can experience a stronger desire to seek out meaning, wisdom, and mental stimulation. This is a time for making plans and seeing important patterns, and also for the motivation to solve problems.

Date & Time: Aug 7 2018  11:23 am

Event: Tr-Tr Ven Sqq Jun

Description: Transiting Venus SesquiSquare 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.

Date & Time: Aug 7 2018  8:32 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Ven Tri Mar

Description: Transiting Venus Trine Transiting Mars

It is time to discover your passion. What is your heart’s desire? This could be a person or a vocation or a creative hobby. Dig deep.

Date & Time: Aug 7 2018  12:49 pm

Event: Tr Ura R 

Description: Transiting Uranus Stationary

Date & Time: Aug 7 2018  11:37 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Nep Sxt Jun

Description: Transiting Neptune Sextile Transiting Juno

This is an excellent time for understanding one another and for feeling good about giving others the benefit of the doubt. We can feel empowered by our charitable qualities.

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Strong Signs, Elements, Modes

 

Today’s Emphasized Signs of the Zodiac

 

GEMINI STRONG

Agile, versatile, inquisitive, flowing, conversational, airy, many ideas. Can be volatile, superficial, changeable, restless and inconsistent.

LEO STRONG

Self-confident, generous, warm-hearted, powerful leader, dramatic. Can be overly proud, vain, extravagant, arrogant.

Today’s Elemental Balance

 

AIR STRONG

Air signs are Gemini, Libra, and Aquarius. We tend to favor rational, objective thought over emotions, impulses, and feelings at this time. We are more intellectual, fair-minded, and logical in our approach, Ideas flow easily and quickly, we are more communicative and guided by principles, and also somewhat dispassionate or impersonal.

WATER WEAK

There may be some insensitivity or lack of empathy now. We may be out of touch with what we’re feeling or with our emotional needs. We may be tougher than usual now, and more inclined to follow mental or practical considerations than we are to listen to our intuition.

 

Today’s Modal Balance

 

FIXED STRONG

The Fixed signs are: Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, and Aquarius. We are thinking about the long view, seeking out security and stability rather than change. We may be committed, focused, resistant to making changes, and stubborn.

 

Today’s Lunar Phase

 

LUNAR PHASE: THIRD QUARTER

Moon from 90 to 45 degrees behind the Sun. 

We have strong beliefs and are likely to put them into action. We have the wisdom to know when to act, but sometimes can be inflexible.

 

The following aspects (major only) and positions are at noon (EDT) on August 7th:

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).

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THE MOON

THE MOON IN GEMINI

We are attracted to new ideas and are especially curious. We may need to discriminate so that we don’t become too scattered. Communications mean more to us than usual.

23RD DEGREE OF GEMINI

Part of Body: Head of the humerus 

Sabian Symbol: Three fledglings in a nest high in a tree.

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.

16TH DEGREE OF LEO

Part of Body: Left atrium 

Sabian Symbol: Sunshine just after a storm.

ASPECTS OF THE SUN

CONJUNCTION MERCURY  Orb 2°29′ Applying

Thoughts and communications about ourselves and our goals. We are expressing ourselves confidently, directly, and clearly.

SQUARE JUPITER  Orb 0°36′ Separating

There can be exaggerated good moods or a tendency to go over the top now. Clashes of ego can occur.

QUINCUNX NEPTUNE  Orb 0°47′ 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 LEO

You are enthusiastic in your quest for knowledge. You are proud of your learning abilities, and believe in the saying that learning is fun. You may have a tendency to be a know-it-all.

18TH DEGREE OF LEO

Part of Body: Right cardiac cavity 

Sabian Symbol: A chemist conducts an experiment before his students.

ASPECTS OF MERCURY

SQUARE JUPITER  Orb 3°05′ Applying

You have many so many ideas and plans that you are not sure which ones to follow. You make promises you can’t keep, although your intentions are good.

QUINCUNX NEPTUNE  Orb 1°42′ Applying

We may not be seeing things clearly, or we are second-guessing our perceptions. There can be difficulties concentrating and focusing.

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.

1ST DEGREE OF LIBRA

Part of Body: Renal pelvis 

Sabian Symbol: A butterfly made perfect by a dart through it.

ASPECTS OF VENUS

TRINE MARS  Orb 0°26′ Applying

You have a talent for relating to other people. You are a loyal and fun loving partner with an ability to balance intimacy with independence. You may take your own creative talents for granted and fail to make the most of them.

SQUARE SATURN  Orb 2°31′ Applying

Lack of spontaneity when it comes to expressions of affection and the pursuit of pleasure, likely due to insecurities or fear. We may be reserved, withdrawn, cautious, and tight with money and/or feelings. Feelings of being alone and not getting what we want/need can be experienced now. 

QUINCUNX URANUS  Orb 1°51′ Applying

You find it difficult to be yourself in your personal relationships and would benefit from a creative outlet such as writing.

OPPOSITION CHIRON  Orb 1°14′ 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.

MARS

MARS IN AQUARIUS

You will fight for just causes. You are unpredictable, but will probably be a group leader. You may become rebellious when angry.

2ND DEGREE OF AQUARIUS

Part of Body: Left tibial nerve 

Sabian Symbol: An unexpected thunderstorm.

ASPECTS OF MARS

SQUARE URANUS  Orb 1°24′ Separating

The desire to assert independence and to dominate can be strong. Impulsiveness can be a problem. We can be rebellious and willful, ignoring others’ needs in the process.

SEXTILE CHIRON  Orb 0°48′ Separating

You have the opportunity to be an empathetic and powerful leader of the downtrodden people of the world.

CONJUNCTION THE SOUTH NODE  Orb 4°44′ Separating

You may experience difficulty being assertive and finding the drive to succeed, or alternatively you may have a tendency to misdirect your energies. Your current life lesson to express your energy positively and assertively. Your talent for independent action needs to be developed.

JUPITER

JUPITER IN SCORPIO

You are on an intense search for the truth. You have strong desires for sexual union and joint enterprises. You could be a transformative teacher.

15TH DEGREE OF SCORPIO

Part of Body: Cowper’s glands 

Sabian Symbol: Children playing around five mounds of sand.

ASPECTS OF JUPITER

TRINE NEPTUNE  Orb 1°23′ Applying

You are artistic and may also be religious. You have a need to help others and may feel you have a calling. You have the ability to inspire other people’s talents as well.

SATURN

SATURN IN CAPRICORN

Conservation, moderation, definition, structure, simplicity, and realism are themes now. We might also be striving for more authority in a particular area of our lives now. This is a time for making clear choices and decisions, for weeding out what isn’t working for us, and for letting go of lost causes, particularly related to our life path choices, careers, and long-term goals. (from December 19, 2017, to March 21, 2020; and then from July 1 to December 17, 2020).

4TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN

Part of Body: Cutaneous nerves of lower leg 

Sabian Symbol: A party entering a large canoe.

ASPECTS OF SATURN

TRINE URANUS  Orb 0°40′ Applying

You have a talent for investigation. You look at new ideas and are able then to put them into action. In business you achieve much in your own independent way.

SQUARE CHIRON  Orb 1°17′ Applying

There can be fears now of not being competent or effective enough to meet our responsibilities, or we could find it hard to strike out on a unique path, again due to fears or insecurities. The desire to break from the status quo is strong, but we may not have the necessary confidence to do so. We may have difficulties empathizing with others and understanding ourselves.

URANUS

URANUS IN TAURUS

(1934 – 1942) We approach money and personal possessions in new ways and learn how to free ourselves from certain material constraints. Innovative ways to make ourselves comfortable emerge. We’re less inhibited about expressing sensuality, self-love, body love, and pampering. We’re challenging what we previously valued. There can be abrupt changes with money, valuables, possessions, and income that lead to a reshuffling of priorities or values. Income might come from non-traditional sources or ventures. We’re bringing progressive ideas to the world of business. New ways of doing business, as well as making, viewing, and handling money are likely. Income and the energy we put into making money can be variable. (May 15, 2018, to November 6, 2018, then March 6, 2019, to July 7, 2025, and then November 7, 2025, to April 25, 2026). 

3RD DEGREE OF TAURUS

Part of Body: Pharynx – oral part 

Sabian Symbol: Steps up to a lawn blooming with clover.

NEPTUNE

NEPTUNE IN PISCES

A long-term influence in which fantasy, imagination, compassion, and spirituality are in stronger focus. (April 4, 2011, to August 4, 2011, then February 3, 2012, to March 30, 2025, then October 22, 2025, to January 26, 2026)

16TH DEGREE OF PISCES

Part of Body: Cruciate ligaments of the right foot 

Sabian Symbol: In a quiet moment, the flow of inspiration.

PLUTO

PLUTO IN CAPRICORN

Tests of our boundaries; breaking down and rebuilding structures and rules. (From January 25, 2008, to June 14, 2008, then November 26, 2008, to March 23, 2023, then June 11, 2023, to January 20, 2024, then September 1, 2024, to November 19, 2024).

20TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN

Part of Body: Tendons of right knee 

Sabian Symbol: A hidden choir singing.

 

Chiron, Major Asteroids, and Moon’s Nodes: in Sign and by Degree

CHIRON

CHIRON IN ARIES
Your sense of being has been violated in some way and you may fear asserting yourself. You may also over-compensate by attempting to be the first at everything. Physically you may suffer head wounds. You may become a pioneer in a way which will be of service to humanity.

2ND DEGREE OF ARIES

Part of Body: Midbrain 

Sabian Symbol: A comedian entertaining the group.

VESTA IN SAGITTARIUS

You have the ability to work relentlessly for a cause in which you believe. You need to make sure you do not exclude other people’s points of view. You have visions and enjoy the adventure of discovery in your work.

23RD DEGREE OF SAGITTARIUS

Part of Body: Left trochanter 

Sabian Symbol: Immigrants entering a new country.

PALLAS IN LEO

You have a creative mind, which you enjoy using. You like to play with words. You may write or be involved in a creative project in the world of the arts.

16TH DEGREE OF LEO

Part of Body: Left atrium 

Sabian Symbol: Sunshine just after a storm.

JUNO IN TAURUS

You need to feel safe and secure in your relationships. You want your partner to be reliable and stable and are likely to want a traditional marriage.

16TH DEGREE OF TAURUS

Part of Body: Carotid arteries 

Sabian Symbol: An old man attempting vainly to reveal the mysteries.

CERES

CERES IN VIRGO

You feel cared for when other people help you perfect your skills. You like to be of service to other people.

17TH DEGREE OF VIRGO

Part of Body: Abdominal muscles 

Sabian Symbol: A volcano in eruption.

 

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.

6TH DEGREE OF LEO

Part of Body: Entrance of pulmonary artery 

Sabian Symbol: An old-fashioned woman and an up-to-date woman.

 

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.

6TH DEGREE OF AQUARIUS

Part of Body: Nerve of left fibula 

Sabian Symbol: A performer of a mystery play.

 

**Conjunctions to Select Fixed Stars on August 7, 2018.**