Astrology of Today – Tuesday, December 11, 2018

 

Today’s Moon:

• The Moon is in Aquarius.
• The Moon is waxing and in its New phase today until 3:12 AM, after which the Moon is in its Waxing Crescent phase.
• The New Moon occurred on the 7th in the sign of Sagittarius, and the First Quarter Moon will happen on December 15th.

Retrogrades/Stations:

• Mercury is direct and in its post-retrograde shadow phase until December 24th.
• Venus is direct and in its post-retrograde shadow phase until December 17th.
• Current retrogrades: Not much! Uranus Rx (until January 6th).

 

Daily Horoscopes/Astro Highlights for each Sign:

Aries

The Moon and Jupiter harmonize today, dear Aries, and they spotlight sectors of your chart that rule connecting with people and ideas that inspire you. This transit stimulates your sense of community and desire to contribute. There should be general ease finding outlets for your wishes and meeting with cooperation and support right now. Community-oriented or group activities can thrive. You’re inclined to focus on friendships or goals related to happiness and enjoyment. Pressure-free interactions with others feed your soul, but the extra attention you bring to your connections can benefit you considerably now. You can be feeling nice friendship vibes and kinship with people today. Concentrating on the positive and supportive elements in your life can lift your spirits.

Taurus

Professional interests and concerns, or responsibilities, tend to assume more importance in your life today, dear Taurus, with the Moon at the top of your solar chart. People are noticing you for what you do., and a Jupiter aspect from your intimacy sector ensures they see you in the right light. You are a bit more ambitious than usual and more aware of what others want or expect from you. You’re enjoying your work or designing strategies to reach your goals. Taking the lead is natural today, and your charisma is strong. You have a powerful way of arriving at good solutions to problems. This is a good time for emotional and spiritual growth, and in many ways, this will be the case in the coming year.

Gemini

Smooth energy is with you for enjoying favorite pastimes today, dear Gemini. Interactions are refreshingly honest and open, although this is only after the morning’s uncertainty or rebelliousness. Grab any reasonable opportunity that arises that pulls you out of your usual routine and adds a dash of adventure to your life. Today’s Moon transit highlights your need for non-routine experiences. If you can schedule some time for an activity that takes you out and about, it can be good for you. A significant someone is supportive, or you’re finding others encouraging of you and your pursuits. In fact, by challenging yourself to do something just a little differently, you’re boosting your confidence in organic, natural ways. It’s a good time for fair and easy relationship dynamics or for connecting with someone through ideas or beliefs.

Cancer

You’re in a good position to observe, investigate, research, work, and solve problems, dear Cancer. After the morning, you’re less scattered and happily focused. You’re sure to find ways to boost your projects and pursuits now. This is a good time for seeing the value of implementing more (or better) rules and boundaries, but it’s also healthy for emotional healing through physical outlets or making lifestyle changes, even small ones. While you may be dealing with more than the usual inconveniences in the morning, as the day advances, you’re feeling especially on top of things. You are inclined to catch on to something and throw yourself into it, whether it’s an idea or something you want to research. You’re connecting happily with your desire to produce, organize, and serve with Jupiter now in your solar sixth house until next year, and today, this theme is prominent. You’re likely to feel refreshed from the inside out as you feel you’re naturally moving towards the things you truly love and need.

Leo

The Moon spends the day in your partnership sector, dear Leo, and its harmony with Jupiter can boost up your connections. Sharing, creating, and pleasure are in sharp focus. You are conciliatory but not necessarily very decisive, and this short break from overthinking can be welcome. Reaching out for input from someone special can boost things all around. You come alive right now in a one-to-one situation, whether this is with a close friend or partner or in a counseling set-up. You tend to go with the flow rather than make waves today, as you are seeking harmony and balance above all. Today’s influences encourage togetherness. You’re in a better position to see where your life is out of balance now, mainly through the eyes of another! While it’s a fine time to socialize, aim to get into better touch with your own needs rather than only focusing on those of others. This way, you present yourself more confidently and increase your chances of being understood.

Virgo

You’re craving more order in your life today, dear Virgo, particularly in your home and with work. After the morning when life can feel a little chaotic or your thoughts are disjointed, your instincts for priorities strengthen. You’ll have excellent opportunities to enjoy and improve family or home life in the year ahead, and you get a nice taste of this theme today. The Moon spends the full day in your work and health sector, and you turn a sharp eye on the details of your life. Your heart’s in whatever task or duty you’re doing now. Ambition increases or motivation soars related to a home or work project that feels more achievable than ever.

Libra

The morning’s energies may be a little choppy as thinking is a bit disjointed, dear Libra, but as the day advances, you can feel a nice sense of purpose. Your enthusiasm for learning or projects and personal interests is strong and building, and today, there is a rather smooth flow of creative energy for both enjoying and sharing your ideas. You’re feeling more self-assured and confident, and you’re likely to find that others either support you or allow you the room to do your own thing. This is a day when connecting without pretenses is highly favored. You are communicating warmly and with quiet confidence, which further endears you to others. If there have been recent misunderstandings, today is strong for clearing things up, even if it’s about NOT addressing specific issues and simply going forward without further ado, which can sometimes be more effective. Information can arrive now that inspires you.

Scorpio

Your desire to slow down and nest continues today, dear Scorpio, with the Moon in your home and family sector all day. There may be opportunities to repair, heal, and nurture a close relationship. Bonding with others is favored, but so is connecting with your own deeper needs and desires. You are especially observant and quite willing to watch and learn rather than jump into action, and this attitude can benefit you at this time. You’re inclined to seek out comforting, grounding, and familiar activities, and there can be wonderfully sentimental moments enjoyed today. You’re in a good place to take stock and rest up before moving full-speed ahead. Also favored now is working on a money-making or business project at a gentle pace.

Sagittarius

While you may feel a little blocked or undecided this morning, dear Sagittarius, the day advances in a more flowing way, encouraging healthy, easy interactions. Sometimes slowing down and enjoying yourself doesn’t break your momentum, it builds it, which may very well be the case today. The Moon spends the day in your communications sector, stimulating your curiosity and your need for light and easygoing exchanges. Reaching out to others is favored, although you’re quite content to work on your own as well, making a balance between the two ideal. You’re more emotionally invested than usual in your ideas and intelligence which can leave you feeling a little vulnerable at times, but overall, it’s an excellent time to connect and learn a few things in the process. Your generous spirit is stimulated. Relationship repairs are favored if needed. Feedback is good, and this serves to motivate you.

Capricorn

The day feels good and solid, dear Capricorn, save for some indecision in the morning. The Moon spends the day in your solar second house, which turns your attention to the here and now. You’re confident in your capabilities, and practical matters have your strong attention today. Playing it safe is your emotional orientation now. Comfort and familiarity are driving forces today. With the Moon’s harmonious connection to Jupiter in your soul sector, it can be an especially good time for healing activities that nourish the body and soul. Business matters can benefit from a more holistic approach, and good advice that takes into account both practical and emotional factors can come your way. Earthy, comforting activities are in favor now.

Aquarius

The morning’s energies are somewhat unsettling, dear Aquarius, as your ruler, Uranus, forms a quincunx aspect with Mercury. You should watch that you don’t speak too soon on a matter now. Otherwise, the day plays very much in your favor. The Moon spends the day in your sign and connects with Jupiter in your social sector. Good vibes with a friend are possible and work on a pet project or intellectual pursuit fares well today. While the Moon in your sign is independent in flavor, you’re inclined to seek out a stronger connection to the world around you, and with Jupiter and the Moon in harmony, you’re likely to find happy outlets for realizing this goal. It’s a time for recognizing your emotional needs and expressing your feelings in satisfying ways. You’re in need of fresh experiences, and if you don’t seek them out, they tend to find you!

Pisces

The Moon spends the day in the sign just behind yours, dear Pisces, and it’s time for natural withdrawal on some level, better for reflecting upon and digesting recent events than for brand new beginnings. You can still make some progress in other areas of life, but you do need small breaks from draining situations to rebuild your emotional stores. New insight into old problems can come to you in this state. You may be quite happy working in the background in some manner today. You can enjoy a heightened perception of business-related strategies and trends with you today. Nevertheless, if you get the chance to take a break from doing too much, take advantage.

* 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.

If Your Birthday is December 11, 2018, If Today is Your Birthday full horoscope here.

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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Today’s Transits (Eastern Time)

 

Date & Time: Dec 11 2018  0:00 am

Event: Moon in Aquarius

Description: The Moon in Aquarius

This is generally a good time for social pursuits, group projects, trying something new, joining a group, and networking. A change of pace refreshes. Hobbies, clubs, and groups may demand attention now. It is time to build networks and cooperate. Humanitarian pursuits are highlighted.

Date & Time: Dec 11 2018  3:12 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: Dec 11 2018  3:44 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cnj Ves

Description: Transiting Moon Conjunction Transiting Vesta

We are a little serious or stiff in self-expression at this time. We are more able to make sacrifices or put our emotions aside in order to get something important done. This can be a good time to commit fully to something – especially health and healing matters.

Date & Time: Dec 11 2018  6:00 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: Dec 11 2018  9:33 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sxt Jup

Description: Transiting Moon Sextile Transiting Jupiter

A great time to take up new feel-good opportunities. Show your confidence and optimism and reap the rewards.

Date & Time: Dec 11 2018  8:50 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Mon SSq Chi

Description: Transiting Moon SemiSquare Transiting Chiron

Hurt feelings may be opportunities for healing. Now is the time for building bridges, not burning them.

Date & Time: Dec 11 2018  8:59 pm

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: Dec 11 2018  2:23 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Sun SSq Ves

Description: Transiting Sun SemiSquare Transiting Vesta

There can be difficulties focusing or knowing where/how to direct our energies. For some of us, we may bury ourselves in work as a way to avoid other problems now.

Date & Time: Dec 11 2018  6:37 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mer Qnx Ura

Description: Transiting Mercury Quincunx Transiting Uranus

Things may not be running smoothly, and we may need to make adjustments to accommodate others’ input or changes of plans or opinions.

Date & Time: Dec 11 2018  4:25 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Chi Sqq Cer

Description: Transiting Chiron SesquiSquare Transiting Ceres

There can be a tendency to dwell on past problems, and to hypersensitivity about possible rejection. 

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Strong Signs, Elements, Modes

 

Today’s Emphasized Signs of the Zodiac

 

SCORPIO STRONG

Intense, magnetic, penetrating perception, power to confront. Can be destructive, vengeful, jealous, overly dramatic.

SAGITTARIUS STRONG

Inspiring, broad vision, enthusiastic, goal seeking, truthful, adventurous. Can be reckless, unrestrained, tactless.

AQUARIUS STRONG

Humanitarian, innovative, group conscious, progressive, serving others. Can be rebellious, eccentric, aloof, emotionally superficial, overly extroverted.

PISCES STRONG

Compassionate, sensitive, self-sacrificing, gentle, intuitive. Can be escapist, impractical, hyper- sensitive, gullible.

 

Today’s Elemental Balance

 

EARTH WEAK

There can be a lack of desire, interest, or skills regarding  practical affairs. We may not be very much in touch with reality. Difficulties concentrating, grounding ourselves. 

WATER STRONG

Water signs are Cancer, Scorpio, and Pisces. We are more compassionate, emotional, and intuitive than usual, and we may react emotionally to situations, possibly at the expense of logic or practicality. 

 

Today’s Modal Balance

 

The modes are balanced.

 

Today’s Lunar Phase

 

LUNAR PHASE: CRESCENT

Moon 45 to 90 degrees ahead of the Sun. 

This is an eager, impulsive, and progressive time. We are motivated and ready to take on challenges.

 

The following aspects (major only) and positions are at noon (EST) on December 11th:

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 through Pluto: Signs, Aspect, & Degree

 

THE MOON

THE MOON IN AQUARIUS

Our reactions are more intellectual than emotional, at least on the surface of things, and interactions are more impersonal than personal. Social gatherings, dealing with group ideals and goals for the future, brainstorming, new ideas, and progressive changes are in focus.

9TH DEGREE OF AQUARIUS

Part of Body: Skin of right lower leg 

Sabian Symbol: A flag turned into an eagle.

ASPECTS OF THE MOON

SQUARE VENUS  Orb 2°46′ Separating

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

SEXTILE JUPITER  Orb 1°10′ Separating

We are generous, forgiving, and high-minded now. We are looking at people and situations positively. This is a good time for making plans.

THE SUN

THE SUN IN SAGITTARIUS

You are a sunny and adventurous individual. You are optimistic and philosophical, and may tend to bluntness.

20TH DEGREE OF SAGITTARIUS

Part of Body: Head of right femur 

Sabian Symbol: People cutting through ice, for summer use.

ASPECTS OF THE SUN

SQUARE MARS  Orb 3°09′ Separating

Circumstances spur us into action. Aggressiveness and conflicts are possible now, and we may be coming across as more aggressive or combative than we know. As long as we channel the excess energy constructively, instead of wasting our time arguing, we can accomplish much. Watch for impulsiveness and premature action. We are more competitive than cooperative at this time.

SQUARE NEPTUNE  Orb 5°49′ Separating

This a time for dreaming rather than important decision-making. It’s a good time to pay special attention to dreams and inspiration. Clarity may not be with us, but we probably don’t need it right now. It’s difficult to know for certain what we want, as we may be wavering.

MERCURY

MERCURY IN SCORPIO

We’re resourceful, perceptive, and probing. Communications and thoughts tend to take on a serious overtone. We don’t take much at face value.

30TH DEGREE OF SCORPIO

Part of Body: Nasal muscles 

Sabian Symbol: The halloween jester.

ASPECTS OF MERCURY

CONJUNCTION JUPITER  Orb 8°20′ Applying

You are talkative and have a thirst for knowledge. You have big ideas and plans. Education will feature largely in your life.

QUINCUNX URANUS  Orb 0°09′ Separating

Things may not be running smoothly, and we may need to make adjustments to accommodate others’ input or changes of plans or opinions.

TRINE CHIRON  Orb 1°08′ Separating

We can be more understanding and sympathetic to others now, particularly when it comes to sensitivity with what or how we communicate. We might talk or learn about healing methods.

VENUS

VENUS IN SCORPIO

There is a love of investigation, intimacy, depth connections, and consuming relationships and pastimes.

6TH DEGREE OF SCORPIO

Part of Body: Right epididymus, uterine cavity 

Sabian Symbol: A gold rush.

ASPECTS OF VENUS

SEXTILE SATURN  Orb 3°13′ Applying

You are a loyal and faithful partner. You like commitment and a common purpose in relationships.

MARS

MARS IN PISCES

This is a time for closing up projects that are no longer viable and for clearing out the deadwood. We’re especially creative or spiritual during the Mars in Pisces cycle. We may be passive-aggressive or we choose roundabout ways to fulfilling our desires. Escapism or procrastination could be problems now. We are highly intuitive and quickly defend the vulnerable or support the underdog.

17TH DEGREE OF PISCES

Part of Body: Cruciate ligaments of left foot 

Sabian Symbol: An easter promenade.

ASPECTS OF MARS

CONJUNCTION NEPTUNE  Orb 2°39′ Separating

Your enthusiasm can lack boundaries and you need to learn self discipline. You need to avoid addictive behaviour and would be better to avoid alcohol or drugs. You need to be able to escape into art, or water. Use your energy to create or to enjoy pursuits such as water sports.

JUPITER

JUPITER IN SAGITTARIUS

This is a time to increase our cultural and spiritual awareness, expand our higher minds, broaden our experiences, and place our faith in the universe. Jupiter in Sagittarius is bold, opinionated, just, and adventurous. (November 8, 2018 to December 2, 2019)

8TH DEGREE OF SAGITTARIUS

Part of Body: Left superior femoral artery 

Sabian Symbol: Rocks and things forming therein.

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).

10TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN

Part of Body: Right cruciate ligaments 

Sabian Symbol: An albatross feeding from the hand of a sailor.

URANUS

URANUS IN ARIES

The urge to start fresh, to break free from restrictive attitudes or circumstances, to totally redesign an area of our lives (or even our personalities), and to gain freedom through independence is strong during this cycle. (May 27, 2010, to August 13, 2010, then March 11th, 2011, to May 15, 2018, then November 6, 2018, to March 6, 2019).

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).

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 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).

28TH DEGREE OF PISCES

Part of Body: Phalanges of left foot 

Sabian Symbol: A fertile garden under the full moon.

VESTA IN AQUARIUS

You work best in an atmosphere of freedom and have a tendency to escape from routine. You will have commitment to humanitarian or political causes which do not offend your sense of individuality.

5TH DEGREE OF AQUARIUS

Part of Body: Nerve of right fibula 

Sabian Symbol: A council of ancestors.

PALLAS IN LIBRA

You are able to see both sides of a story and help bring opposing parties into agreement. You are a diplomat and a defender of justice.

15TH DEGREE OF LIBRA

Part of Body: Right inguinal lymph nodes 

Sabian Symbol: Circular paths.

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.

22ND DEGREE OF TAURUS

Part of Body: Tongue muscles 

Sabian Symbol: White dove over troubled waters.

CERES IN SCORPIO

You feel cared for when your loved ones intensely focus their attention on you. You are emotionally committed to those close to you.

13TH DEGREE OF SCORPIO

Part of Body: Vulva, Labia minora, glans penis 

Sabian Symbol: An inventor inventing.

THE BLACK MOON IN AQUARIUS

15TH DEGREE OF AQUARIUS

Part of Body: Lymph vessels of right lower leg 

Sabian Symbol: Two lovebirds sitting on a fence.

ERIS IN ARIES

24TH DEGREE OF ARIES

Part of Body: Zygomatic muscle 

Sabian Symbol: An open window and a net curtain blowing into a cornucopia.

THE NORTH NODE

THE NORTH NODE IN CANCER

This is a quest to overcome inner pride and to tolerate your own failures. You have a tendency to make life harder than it need be. This is based on past lives where you had to work hard for people’s respect. You need to learn humility and to express your emotions honestly so that you can nurture others with your wealth of wisdom.

28TH DEGREE OF CANCER

Part of Body: Cartilage of ribs 

Sabian Symbol: Person ntroduces love interest to family.

THE SOUTH NODE

THE SOUTH NODE IN CAPRICORN

This is a quest to overcome inner pride and to tolerate your own failures. You have a tendency to make life harder than it need be. This is based on past lives where you had to work hard for people’s respect. You need to learn humility and to express your emotions honestly so that you can nurture others with your wealth of wisdom.

28TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN

Part of Body: Right genicular arteries 

Sabian Symbol: A large aviary.

 

**Conjunctions to Select Fixed Stars on December 11, 2018.**