Astrology of Today – Wednesday, August 8, 2018

 

Today’s Moon:

• The Moon is in Gemini briefly today, and is in Cancer from 12:01 AM forward.
• The Moon is waning and in its Last Quarter phase until 1:01 AM, after which the Moon is in its Waning Crescent 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 less than three weeks left of the Mars retrograde cycle.
• Also retrograde: Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, Pluto, and Chiron.

 

Daily Horoscopes/Astro Highlights for each Sign:

Aries

Energy is up and down today, dear Aries, and you can swing from being sensitive to highly objective. You’re inclined towards pie in the sky thinking this morning, and you’re more interested in coming to reasonable conclusions as the day advances. Signals may get crossed with a significant someone, and some distancing can occur as a result, but it’s temporary. While the day can be confusing on some levels, on another, you can experience an epiphany of sorts about a creative or romantic matter. Reviewing old ideas can lead to a positive recycling experience, as new methods can come to light that can be very important in the months to come. Someone from your past could reappear and an old issue might be wrapped up or clarified, or you can reach a conclusion in your mind that serves the same purpose.

Taurus

Work or health problems can reach a head today, dear Taurus, and you could feel the need to make a change. Defer decisions to a later date, if possible, and especially if you are feeling confused or down, however, as the full picture is not yet available. Nevertheless, events of the day tend to bring you to a greater understanding of your commitment to your work, health, or routines. Also, new ideas born today can stick around, eventually developing into something significant to you. Later today, you tend to want to analyze, sort, and make sense of matters from the past especially related to family. Engaging in gentle exploration now makes sense since you seem to recognize important patterns and you’re capable of seeing things in new ways. This is a good day for releasing a problem through conversation with someone you trust. Mind you, people are more sensitive than usual, so it may not be a straightforward task!

Gemini

Discomfort or confusion on a social level or with long-term goals can be at the source of mischief today, dear Gemini. You could become edgy if you feel caged in or if people are trying to pin you down to an answer. Plans may not seem to be falling into place, which can lead to some moodiness, as well. Slow your approach just enough to see where you might be overlooking essential needs. Be gentle with yourself and avoid setting too high expectations. A Sun-Mercury alignment today suggests there’s much to gain from conversations or thoughts revolving around personal interests, current news, studies, and projects now. Siblings, neighbors, or classmates may figure strongly in all of this since the alignment is happening in your solar third house. Ideas that come to you now can be especially important, as they may very well kickstart a long-term interest or pursuit. There can be helpful conversations today about the past or previously tricky topics, but do keep in mind that people are very sensitive today.

Cancer

There may be some troubles connecting with loved ones today, dear Cancer, and it’s best to avoid mixing business with pleasure in particular now. Any confusion over where you’re ultimately heading could affect personal relationships. Use your imagination constructively rather than letting it take you to negative places. Consider, though, that problems that reach a head and find their release today may get you over a hump, and the rest can be uphill with two influences happening now that point to a turning point moment. When it comes to money, business, valuables, talents, and personal possessions, pay close attention to ideas coming in now. Looking to the past for answers makes sense now, and can even be profitable for some of you. You stand to gain a fresh perspective on a recent choice or situation. Not everything is likely to make sense, as is often the case with new beginnings, but what comes out of conversations and thoughts today can be significant later.

Leo

Watch for communications that don’t express what you feel today, dear Leo. Your words have more impact than usual, but the full picture isn’t yet revealed, so take your time. You may need to get over a few hurdles and make some refinements before moving forward with the ideas you have now, but this doesn’t mean they aren’t good or useful. In fact, they can be significant. Build up your health and resistance with rest if you’re feeling a bit off, vulnerable, low, or temporarily demotivated, which is more likely in the first half of the day. Your energy for thinking and talking things through should improve as the day advances. Later today, there is strong energy for some form of a review of recent situations, decisions, choices, and ideas. It’s a time for taking stock and thinking about changes you’d like to make. Opinions and beliefs heard now can be inspiring.

Virgo

The past has a way of pulling you in today, dear Virgo, but you can learn much about your needs, wants, and current path through the conversations and ideas of today. You also stand to learn something valuable about money and resources. It can be difficult knowing whether you need comfort and familiarity, or excitement. You might feel some tension regarding having enough resources to fund your pursuits, including education or travel. You may need to confront a financial or ownership matter to get over a hump with a significant someone. Watch for poor decision-making that comes from a sense that you don’t have the energy to put into it. It may be better to put off a decision than make an impulsive one to get it over with. A Sun-Mercury alignment later today promises a new perspective on an old matter that you can genuinely use, however. Ideas can come to you from within, from dreams, or from impressions, or a secret reveals itself, and discoveries can be rich.

Libra

The day can begin a little sluggishly, dear Libra. While the day can be up and down energetically, however, you can be quite productive on a mental level, coming to important new perspectives. This is particularly the case about your social life, causes, or long-term plans. If insecurities are triggered, you have the opportunity to see what is holding you back from going after what you want. Try to go with the flow rather than insist on a solid plan. Consider that a partner or friend may be giving you valuable feedback, or that you can learn much about them through your perspective today. It’s a powerful time for processing, reviewing, and rediscovering old interests, decisions, and ideas. A friend from the past may reappear in your life, or you could come to a new understanding of an old friendship.

Scorpio

The day can have its ups and downs energetically speaking, dear Scorpio, with Neptune in minor but challenging aspects to both the Sun and Mars. There can be confusing situations related to friends, acquaintances, children, or a love interest. People could be withholding, distant, or acting in a way that has you doubting them. You are not very clear on who or what to value today, making it a good idea to control behavior that may give you a reason to regret at a later date, such as quick decisions in a relationship or impulsive spending. Try to enjoy the flow of information without investing too much in outcomes for best results now. In fact, as the day advances, a Sun-Mercury inferior conjunction occurs, and you can be seeing a past situation in a new light. This can serve to clear the path for new beginnings later. Thinking about life direction and long-term goals in new ways can be fruitful now, and can also lead to significant new projects.

Sagittarius

In the first half of the day, dear Sagittarius, you can be somewhat sensitive and perhaps read a situation the wrong way or from a place of insecurity. There can be disagreements over values or concepts of love. Events occurring now may very well open up old wounds, but with wounds wide open, you may have an opportunity to find ways to heal. There can be some listlessness to manage, as well. Slow down until your heart and mind are in agreement. There’s a gap between your wishes and reality, but don’t waste time on discouragement. In fact, you’re likely to regain motivation as soon as tonight. A significant idea can have its beginnings now. Pay special attention to what information comes in as well as to where your thoughts take you. Thoughts might turn to the past, or to recent decisions and plans, but you’re looking at things in a very new light, which can be helpful.

Capricorn

Words can stir up all sorts of problems today, dear Capricorn, but you may end up learning a whole bunch through conversations or news coming in now. Do watch for defensiveness, however. You could feel as if you are at a turning point in a relationship, and today’s events could call up old hurt or old problems. Learn from what opens up today, even if it’s not always easy to face truths. At any rate, “truths” are still evolving and there can be more to the story at a later date, so you may want to keep things open. Be selective with where you direct your energies this morning. If others seem to want you to prove yourself, you may get better results if you quietly refuse to stoop to that level. Later today, the start of a fabulous idea may emerge, mainly related to your intimate world, personal psychology, or financial matters. You gain clues to a mystery or insight into an old relationship.

Aquarius

You can have plenty of ideas today, dear Aquarius, and perhaps one, in particular, that’s a winner, but you may lack the energy to get anywhere with them early today. This may be a sign that you need a break or time-out. If you can’t get yourself entirely onboard with something now, it may be better to wait to commit. Remind yourself of your needs for compassion, sensitivity, romance, spirituality, and magic in your life before letting your mind jump into something before your heart’s ready. With all that’s going on in your life, you may be overlooking these things. While everyone’s especially sensitive today, there can be some illumination about a relationship matter, and it’s about looking at something (or someone) from the past in a new way. You won’t have all the facts or answers right now, but this is a time for some serious rethinking of matters. Conversations now can be pivotal ones, even if you don’t yet see their significance.

Pisces

This is a generally good time for taking better care of your daily life, dear Pisces, and bright ideas on this front are likely to emerge today. However, in the first half of the day, you could be feeling a little out of sync with the people around you. You may need to make adjustments for others now, and stepping to the side could be the better choice than confronting or challenging. Aim to be content to be out of step or anonymous, just for now, as this can help you in the long run, since it gives you the opportunity to observe and redirect plans. Consider that if soft spots are triggered easily, you may want to take a closer look and discover ways to strengthen them. Later today, you can experience a strong need to put your thoughts in order. You might also want to help others with the information you’ve gathered for them, or with other forms of support. Watch, however, for succumbing to the pressure to come to a conclusion too quickly. Let intuition work for you. Do take the time to consider problems, as you’re inclined now to go at them from a new angle and this can be very helpful. You might gain valuable insight into a work or health issue.

* 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 8 2018  0:00 am

Event: Moon enters Cancer

Description: The Moon in Cancer

This is a good time for making or nurturing emotional connections, sharing feelings, and connecting with our imagination, warmth, compassion, and sensitivity. We might concentrate on home, family, and domestic matters now. Nurture others and also the self.

Date & Time: Aug 8 2018  0:00 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cnj Can

Description: Transiting Moon Entering Cancer

This is a good time for making or nurturing emotional connections, sharing feelings, and connecting with our imagination, warmth, compassion, and sensitivity. We might concentrate on home, family, and domestic matters now. Nurture others and also the self.

Date & Time: Aug 8 2018  0:33 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mon SSq Pal

Description: Transiting Moon SemiSquare Transiting Pallas

We may be concerned about what others are thinking of us now, and can be sensitive to negativity and criticism, or what we perceive as such. We might not understand one another, and can be at odds with one another on a mental or intellectual level. Someone’s belief or idea can make us feel insecure or out of sorts, or otherwise rub us the wrong way.

Date & Time: Aug 8 2018  1:01 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mon SSq Sun

Description: Transiting Moon SemiSquare Transiting Sun

What we feel and what we think we should do can be at odds with one another temporarily. There can be discontent or indecisiveness. We could be feeling out of sorts. Tensions will pass.

Date & Time: Aug 8 2018  1:29 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mon SSq Jun

Description: Transiting Moon SemiSquare 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: Aug 8 2018  1:40 am

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 8 2018  2:08 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqr Ven

Description: Transiting Moon Square Transiting Venus

Romantic matters can be unsettled, or we can be a little insecure in our relationships. It can be difficult to show restraint. An indulgent, moody time. Hypersensitivity.

Date & Time: Aug 8 2018  3:10 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqr Chi

Description: Transiting Moon Square Transiting Chiron

We may have some difficulty letting go of hurt feelings or resentments. We can be sensitive to what others think of us, and decisions made now may not reflect our hearts, and can be regrettable later on. We might take things the wrong way due to sensitivity. We may not make efforts to be understood. Hurt feelings are opportunities for healing. Now is the time for building bridges, not burning them.

Date & Time: Aug 8 2018  3:24 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mon SSq Mer

Description: Transiting Moon SemiSquare Transiting Mercury

What feels right clashes with logic today. What people are saying may be a misrepresentation of their true feelings/emotions. It’s better to think before we speak, or misunderstandings can follow. 

Date & Time: Aug 8 2018  4:12 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sxt Ura

Description: Transiting Moon Sextile 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.

Date & Time: Aug 8 2018  5:14 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Opp Sat

Description: Transiting Moon Opposition Transiting Saturn

There could be a realization that is disappointing or depressing, a feeling of limitation, or an experience of being blocked or thwarted now. There could be a lack of warmth and sensitivity experienced now, and self-protectiveness.

Date & Time: Aug 8 2018  11:43 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Tri Jup

Description: Transiting Moon Trine Transiting Jupiter

We want to do good and to honor our inner code. We don’t sweat the small stuff right now. We are generous with our energy, time, and money. A great time to take up new feel-good opportunities. Show your confidence and optimism and reap the rewards.

Date & Time: Aug 8 2018  7:09 am

Event: Tr-Tr Sun Qnx Nep

Description: Transiting Sun Quincunx Transiting Neptune

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 questioning whether what we are doing or pursuing feeds our spiritual needs. Make adjustments if there is a discrepancy.

Date & Time: Aug 8 2018  12:24 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Sun Sqr Jun

Description: Transiting Sun Square Transiting Juno

Relating suffers if we don’t treat one another as equals. There can be temptations to manipulate in order to get our way. There can be jealousy or lack of trust that interferes with healthy interactions. Conceding may feel as if we are giving up something of ourselves.

Date & Time: Aug 8 2018  10:05 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Sun Cnj Mer

Description: Transiting Sun Conjunction Transiting Mercury

This is an auspicious time for communicating and writing. Assert yourself with clarity. 

Date & Time: Aug 8 2018  7:58 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mer Sqq Chi

Description: Transiting Mercury SesquiSquare Transiting Chiron

There is greater sensitivity to what is being said, choice of words, and syntax. Memories and dreams are strong right now. It is time to forgive and forget.

Date & Time: Aug 8 2018  12:59 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Mer SSq Ven

Description: Transiting Mercury SemiSquare Transiting Venus

We are more sensitive to imbalances or potential conflicts in our relationships. We may skim the surface or say what others want to hear in order to avoid stirring up problems. Discussions may be polite, but not very deep or meaningful now. Distractions are likely. Mental laziness.

Date & Time: Aug 8 2018  3:11 am

Event: Tr-Tr Ven Cpl Pal

Description: Transiting Venus ContraParallel Transiting Pallas

Date & Time: Aug 8 2018  4:40 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Ven Opp Chi

Description: Transiting Venus Opposition Transiting Chiron

It is time to say goodbye to painful associations. Opportunities exist for more positive relationships that support and sustain you.

Date & Time: Aug 8 2018  6:44 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Mar SSq Nep

Description: Transiting Mars SemiSquare Transiting Neptune

This is a time for resting, escaping, or taking a break as we reconsider our needs. We might temporarily lose focus or direction.

Date & Time: Aug 8 2018  10:54 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Nep Qnx Pal

Description: Transiting Neptune Quincunx Transiting Pallas

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Strong Signs, Elements, Modes

 

Today’s Emphasized Signs of the Zodiac

 

CANCER STRONG

Nurturing, protective, tenacious, emotional sensitive, watery, strong roots. Can be overly protective, unwilling to let go, timid, reclusive.

LEO STRONG

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

Today’s Elemental Balance

 

The elements are balanced in this chart.

 

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.

MUTABLE WEAK

We can have a hard time adapting to changes and to others’ agendas.

 

Today’s 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 8th:

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 CANCER

You need nurturing. Under stress you may want to retire to the comfort of your home. You will form a strong bond with your mother. You may have difficulty in breaking away from home later in life.

8TH DEGREE OF CANCER

Part of Body: Oesophageal opening of diaphragm 

Sabian Symbol: Rabbits dressed in clothes and on parade.

ASPECTS OF THE MOON

SQUARE VENUS  Orb 5°38′ Separating

There could be clashes between the desire for familiarity and the need for pleasure. Overindulgence or overspending possible.

TRINE JUPITER  Orb 7°13′ Applying

We can be motivated to honor our inner code. We don’t sweat the small stuff right now. We are generous with our energy, time, and money. A great time to take up new feel-good opportunities. Show your confidence and optimism and reap the rewards.

OPPOSITION SATURN  Orb 4°09′ Separating

There could be a realization that is disappointing or depressing, a feeling of limitation, or an experience of being blocked or thwarted now. There could be a lack of warmth and sensitivity experienced now, and self-protectiveness.

SQUARE CHIRON  Orb 5°26′ Separating

We could be dwelling on hurt feelings or resentments. We can be sensitive to what others think of us, and decisions made now may not reflect our hearts, and can be regrettable later on. We might take things the wrong way due to sensitivity. We may not make efforts to be understood. Hurt feelings are opportunities for healing.

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.

17TH DEGREE OF LEO

Part of Body: Right auricle 

Sabian Symbol: Volunteer church choir makes social event of rehearsal.

ASPECTS OF THE SUN

CONJUNCTION MERCURY  Orb 0°44′ Applying

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

SQUARE JUPITER  Orb 1°28′ 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°11′ Separating

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.

17TH DEGREE OF LEO

Part of Body: Right auricle 

Sabian Symbol: Volunteer church choir makes social event of rehearsal.

ASPECTS OF MERCURY

SQUARE JUPITER  Orb 2°13′ 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 0°55′ 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.

2ND DEGREE OF LIBRA

Part of Body: Renal cortex 

Sabian Symbol: The light of the sixth race transmuted to the seventh.

ASPECTS OF VENUS

TRINE MARS  Orb 0°48′ Separating

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 1°28′ 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 0°50′ 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 0°12′ 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.

1ST DEGREE OF AQUARIUS

Part of Body: Right tibial nerve 

Sabian Symbol: An old adobe mission.

ASPECTS OF MARS

SQUARE URANUS  Orb 1°38′ 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 1°00′ 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°58′ 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°17′ 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°37′ 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°16′ 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.

17TH DEGREE OF TAURUS

Part of Body: Thyroid gland and tonsils 

Sabian Symbol: A symbolical battle between `swords’ and `torches’.

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.

18TH DEGREE OF VIRGO

Part of Body: Obliquus abdominis muscles 

Sabian Symbol: Two girls playing with a ouija board.

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 8, 2018.**