- The Moon is in Libra.
- The Moon is waning and in its Last Quarter phase.
- The Last Quarter Moon occurred on the 10th, and the New Moon will occur on December 18th.
- Mercury is retrograde in the sign of Sagittarius (Mercury is retrograde from December 3-22).
Horoscopes
Aries
The Moon spends another day in your opposite sign, dear Aries, encouraging you to seek out balance as well as perspective. Reviewing recent developments, perhaps along with a trusted partner or buddy, can help you see things in a new light. Today’s inferior conjunction involving the Sun and retrograde Mercury is another sharp reminder to review, reflect, and reassess. This is a critical idea day for you, although ideas are in a raw state. Pay extra attention to the information coming in to you now, but don’t ignore your intuition, because it’s what you do with this information that makes it personally meaningful. The conversations you engage in or the books/information you read now can be inspiring, especially interesting, and possibly quite enlightening. There is no need to force anything — just let your mind go.
Taurus
The Moon spends the day in your sector of daily routines, dear Taurus, and this transit sensitizes you to the details of everyday life. If something’s out of whack, you feel more inspired than usual to set things straight. There can be beautiful energy with you for delving into your own psychology, intimate thoughts, and feelings, however, as the Sun and retrograde Mercury align in your intimacy sector, illuminating a matter of the past that can help you in the present if you see it in a new way. You can be quite self-absorbed today, but in the good sense of the word, as there are important discoveries possible. Conversations about intimate or taboo matters can be helpful and unusually creative. New insight into an old relationship or your own psyche can be beneficial and enlightening.
Gemini
The Moon’s transit of your playful solar fifth house today brings out a more expressive side of you, dear Gemini, but a Sun-Moon alignment encourages you to do some self-examination as well. Illumination about a relationship matter can occur around now, with more valuable insight to come in the next three days, 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 happening around now, whether about or with a partner, can be important ones, even if you don’t yet see their significance. Counseling and advice can be in focus and helpful.
Cancer
The Moon spends the day in your family and home sector, dear Cancer, igniting a need to find your emotional center, whether this involves connecting with family or spending more time at home, or if this takes place more on a mental/emotional plane. There can be a real desire to put everything in order today, especially your thoughts. You can also feel the need to help or support others with the information you’ve gathered for them, or with your own advice, and you can have wonderful discoveries that are significant to others. The inclination now is to come at problems from a new angle and this can be very helpful. You might gain critical insight into a work or health issue.
Leo
The Moon spends the day in your communications sector, dear Leo, and this encourages a busier pace. Even so, it can be a day of inspiration as the Sun aligns with retrograde Mercury in your creative sector. You might experience an epiphany of sorts about a creative or romantic matter, and reviewing old situations or ideas can lead to a positive recycling experience, as new methods or insights can come to light that impact your future. For some of you, someone from your past could reappear, and an old issue might be wrapped up or clarified. Whether this happens in the flesh or your mind, it’s helpful and serves a useful purpose. There is more of this energy to come as retrograde Mercury moves towards an alignment with Venus – an aspect that occurs in a few days and encourages the clarification of feelings.
Virgo
The Moon in your comfortable solar second house all day encourages you to focus on your material and physical concerns more than usual, dear Virgo. However, today is exceptionally busy on a mental plane as well. You are strongly inclined to analyze, sort, and make sense of matters from the past, particularly with (or about) family. This energy, in fact, continues for a few more days and is especially useful. Try not to push for answers, but do some gentle exploration now, as ideas that come out of your conversations and reminisces now can, in fact, be significant later, and possibly even defining! Your communications, and what others are expressing as well, have more punch than usual. As such, it’s important to be mindful of what you’re saying, but also to let intuition in. This is a good day for releasing a problem through conversation with someone you trust, or for looking back on a matter with increased honesty and objectivity.
Libra
The Moon spends the day in your sign, reawakening emotions or emotional needs that you’ve recently kept at bay, dear Libra. You’re quicker to react and more spontaneous than usual as a result. Today is active for discovering new interests or reviving old ones, and ideas coming to you now, especially about learning, mental interests, communication, neighbors, connections, and siblings, can be more meaningful than usual. They may very well kickstart a long-term interest or pursuit. There can be helpful conversations today or new insights that allow you to see past matters more objectively, which is helpful. You have a unique perspective and fresh energy available for doing so. Friends or networking can be beneficial and possible catalysts for ideas birthed now. Your advice to someone can be sought and appreciated.
Scorpio
With the Moon’s transit of your privacy sector continuing all day today, you’re in further need of rest and emotional recuperation, dear Scorpio. Even so, this is a busy day on a mental plane. When it comes to money, business, valuables, talents, and personal possessions, pay particular attention to ideas coming in now as well as in the next coming days, whether they come from within yourself or from information you stumble across. Looking to the past for answers can be valuable and possibly even profitable now. A lost object or a forgotten money-maker can surface, for example. There is new, fertile energy with you for reviewing old problems and coming at things from a fresh perspective. Not everything is likely to make sense, as is often the case with new beginnings, but what transpires from conversations and thoughts today can be highly significant later.
Sagittarius
This can be a great day for reviewing recent decisions and ideas, dear Sagittarius. Some reflection and self-examination can do you a world of good right now as the Sun and Mercury come together in your sign. Observations made today (and this week) can lead to new ideas, improvements, or other developments that you’re likely to put into action later. It’s a time for taking stock and thinking about changes you’d like to make. What you communicate today has more impact than usual — people hear you, but don’t necessarily see the whole picture, so it’s important to be clear and mindful of what you’re saying and writing. Listening to opinions and beliefs, as well as to your intuition, can be inspiring.
Capricorn
You can be very busy behind the scenes or with your memories these days, dear Capricorn, and you may be coming to some meaningful conclusions. Ideas can come to you from within, from dreams, and from impressions, but the information you come across today can be significant when it comes to letting go of bad attitudes or situations. There could be a secret revealed, a eureka moment, or you could otherwise be seeing old problems or a past matter in a very revealing new light. Discoveries can be rich and others supportive. You may be feeling a little behind these days with Mercury in your twelfth house and retrograde, but soon enough, you’ll regain your footing. The Moon spends the day at the peak of your solar chart, and you’re tuned into and especially aware of how you’re coming across — and others are taking note!
Aquarius
The Moon’s transit encourages you to dream, hope, and even count on the future, dear Aquarius. However, an alignment between retrograde Mercury and the Sun remind you to view matters of the past in a new way so that you can learn from them, mainly as they have to do with friends and connections. You can be especially sensitive to what’s going on around you and to what’s being communicated today, and a friend can be giving you valuable feedback, and you’re gathering useful information from or through them, but you’re the one who’s putting everything together and making something of it. A friend from the past may reappear in your life, or you could come to a new understanding of an old friendship. Today is powerful for processing, reviewing, and rediscovering old interests, decisions, and ideas. Ideas coming from this period can be significant ones for you in the long term.
Pisces
Today and in the next couple of days, you are in an especially opportune period for reviewing recent business projects, decisions, or ideas, dear Pisces. Alternatively, thinking about life direction and long-term goals in new ways can be fruitful now, and can also lead to significant new ideas. You could come to a meaningful conclusion about your next step or about certain directions your life is taking. There is considerably more impact or punch to what and how you communicate today, so be extra choosy when it comes to your words, manner, and even whether or not to make a statement or observation right now, as timing can be almost as important as what you say! Think in terms of recycling or reviving old projects or ideas. The Moon spends the day in your intimacy sector, encouraging you to observe and plan rather than jump into action.
* Remember to read horoscopes for your Ascendant sign and Sun sign. If you don’t know your Ascendant sign (and you know your birth time), you can look it up here.
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Astrology of Today – The Details:
If you’re astrologically inclined and interested in the details of the Astrology of today, here are some of the factors considered in the forecasts:
Date & Time: Dec 12 2017 0:00 am
Event: Moon in Libra
Description: The Moon in Libra
This is a time for seeking out balance, harmony, and peace. It’s also a time to express emotions gracefully, diplomatically, and considerately. There could be a stronger focus on a relationship, partner, or potential partner. The ability to see both sides of a situation or story is a positive, but indecision can be a byproduct. This is a sociable, artistic Moon.
Date & Time: Dec 12 2017 0:03 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cpl Chi
Description: Transiting Moon ContraParallel Transiting Chiron
Date & Time: Dec 12 2017 1:41 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sxt Ven
Description: Transiting Moon Sextile Transiting Venus
We are less inhibited and more willing to indulge ourselves. Love and romance can be favorable. Decorating, beauty treatments, the arts, creative pursuits, parties, dates, and recreation are generally favored now. Smile, laugh, and enjoy!
Date & Time: Dec 12 2017 7:37 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sxt Nod
Description: Transiting Moon Sextile Transiting North Node
A good time for dealing with the public, for making connections, and for taking positive steps towards a personal or professional goal. You are able to make changes. This is a feel-good time for embracing new opportunities.
Date & Time: Dec 12 2017 10:07 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sxt Cer
Description: Transiting Moon Sextile Transiting Ceres
We can be feeling pleasantly attached to, or supported by, our loved ones or family. We are seeking out security, nurturing, and warmth, and we are more likely to express these things towards others.
Date & Time: Dec 12 2017 10:09 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqr Plu
Description: Transiting Moon Square Transiting Pluto
Deeper feelings emerge suddenly, and possibly in a disruptive way. We may be over-reacting or going to extremes. Wait for the tension to subside before taking action.
Date & Time: Dec 12 2017 3:38 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sxt Sun
Description: Transiting Moon Sextile Transiting Sun
This is a harmonious time. People are more cooperative and supportive than usual. Things seem to flow more easily, and confidence is natural.
Date & Time: Dec 12 2017 4:32 pm
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: Dec 12 2017 10:02 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Qnx Chi
Description: Transiting Moon Quincunx Transiting Chiron
Hurt feelings may be opportunities for healing. Now is the time for building bridges, not burning them.
Date & Time: Dec 12 2017 10:49 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Opp Ura
Description: Transiting Moon Opposition Transiting Uranus
Life may be a little tense right now. Avoid willful behavior if the situation doesn’t call for it. Remain open to new possibilities and all will be revealed. There could be a surprising revelation or turning point. Unpredictable responses from others (and ourselves). Emotional eruptions are possible. Not a good time to make permanent decisions, particularly about relationships.
Date & Time: Dec 12 2017 11:42 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Opp Pal
Description: Transiting Moon Opposition Transiting Pallas
We can be at odds with one another over a mental or intellectual matter, belief, or idea now. It takes extra effort to understand one another.
Date & Time: Dec 12 2017 8:48 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: Dec 12 2017 2:19 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mer Pll Plu
Description: Transiting Mercury Parallel Transiting Pluto
Date & Time: Dec 12 2017 3:58 am
Event: Tr-Tr Jup Cnj Ves
Description: Transiting Jupiter Conjunction Transiting Vesta
Strong Signs, Elements, Modes
BALANCE OF SIGNS
LIBRA STRONG
Even-handed, harmonious, artistic, diplomatic, balancing, strong sense of fairness. Can be over- compromising, appeasing, judgmental.
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.
BALANCE OF ELEMENTS
FIRE STRONG
Fire is enthusiastic, dynamic, and spontaneous, but lacks reflection. We are more courageous and adventurous now, with a tendency to act before thinking. There is little concern about what happened in the past. We are competitive and possibly impatient or bored easily.
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.
BALANCE OF MODES
MUTABLE STRONG
We are flexible, adaptable, willing, open to change, and possibly flighty or nervous.
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 (EST) on December 12th:
Note that when an aspect is applying, it has not yet happened but is within orb – it’s pending. When an aspect is separating, it has already happened/perfected and is moving away from the aspect. Depending on the speed of the planet/body involved, the aspect will have perfected–or will perfect–in a matter of hours (often the case with the Moon), days, months, and possibly years in the case of the very slow-moving outer planets and bodies.
Note that the Moon moves at a rate of approximately one degree every 2 hours so that if an aspect involving the Moon is applying and has an orb of 5 degrees, the aspect will perfect (be exact) in about 10 hours. If the Moon is separating from an aspect with an orb of 2 degrees, it has already formed said aspect approximately 4 hours ago (since the following are positions at noon today, then it would have occurred at about 8 AM today).
**I suggest paying close attention to applying aspects. The energy of the aspect builds as it gets closer to exact. Once an aspect involving inner planets has happened, it’s over. Separating aspects are good to know for context, but in terms of energy that is with us today, applying aspects are most important. (This is the case for daily astrology influences involving inner planets, which pass quickly, and not natal astrology aspects, which are with us for a lifetime).
THE MOON
THE MOON IN LIBRA
We are focused on our relationships, and finding balance, peace, and harmony in our personal environment under this influence.
20TH DEGREE OF LIBRA
Part of Body: Calyx minor
Sabian Symbol: A jewish rabbi.
ASPECTS OF THE MOON
SEXTILE THE SUN Orb 1°44′ Applying
This is a harmonious time. People are more cooperative and supportive than usual. Things seem to flow more easily, and confidence is natural.
SEXTILE MERCURY Orb 2°37′ Applying
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, all things equal.
OPPOSITION URANUS Orb 5°38′ Applying
We can be moody, swinging between wanting to belong and wanting to be different or independent. We can feel a little off-balance if schedules and people around us are unpredictable or changing; or, we are restless with the usual routine and want to create some kind of stir.
SQUARE PLUTO Orb 0°57′ Separating
Unacknowledged feelings can emerge in possibly disruptive ways. We may be acting in compulsive or possessive ways now.
THE SUN
THE SUN IN SAGITTARIUS
You are a sunny and adventurous individual. You are optimistic and philosophical, and may tend to bluntness.
21ST DEGREE OF SAGITTARIUS
Part of Body: Head of left femur
Sabian Symbol: A child and a dog with borrowed eyeglasses.
ASPECTS OF THE SUN
CONJUNCTION MERCURY Orb 0°52′ Applying
Thoughts and communications about ourselves and our goals. We are expressing ourselves confidently, directly, and clearly.
CONJUNCTION VENUS Orb 6°37′ Applying
We take pride in our ability to relate well with others or to smooth over differences now. Graciousness, diplomacy, charm, and some superficiality are themes. This is a good period for social affairs, pleasure, amusement, and romance, all things considered.
CONJUNCTION SATURN Orb 8°15′ Applying
You are responsible, serious and reliable. You may have had a stricter father than the other children. Work and a career will be important to you. You have the self discipline to succeed.
TRINE URANUS Orb 3°53′ Applying
We are looking forward, happy and confident about making changes and improvements. We are willing to experiment and explore.
SQUARE CHIRON Orb 3°28′ Applying
We can feel especially vulnerable to criticism or fear rejection now, or could struggle with a situation where we may need to humble ourselves. People or circumstances may seem to be exposing or playing on our vulnerabilities.
MERCURY
MERCURY IN SAGITTARIUS
You seek knowledge to expand your world view. You are a born philosopher, enjoying any information which helps you see the big picture. For instance you may enjoy a religious debate. You place importance on freedom of speech and thought.
22ND DEGREE OF SAGITTARIUS
Part of Body: Right trochanter
Sabian Symbol: A chinese laundry.
ASPECTS OF MERCURY
CONJUNCTION VENUS Orb 7°29′ Applying
We are more agreeable, sociable, and focused on balance and harmony. Conversations flow nicely.
TRINE URANUS Orb 3°00′ Separating
We are mentally alert and aware, and might be experimenting or opening our minds to new ideas. We could be feeling inspired, and our thinking is inventive. Varying our usual routine may be rewarding.
SQUARE CHIRON Orb 2°35′ Separating
There can be insecurity about our own ideas or decisions, or we may not know who/what to believe. Words, or lack of, can hurt right now. There is greater sensitivity to what is being said, choice of words, and syntax.
VENUS
VENUS IN SAGITTARIUS
You want to share adventure with your partner, ranging from sharing adventurous ideas to hiking in the mountains. You may also enjoy relating with foreigners, and dining out with your partner at foreign restaurants.
15TH DEGREE OF SAGITTARIUS
Part of Body: Right iliac vein
Sabian Symbol: The ground hog looking for its shadow.
ASPECTS OF VENUS
SQUARE NEPTUNE Orb 2°39′ Separating
We are easily seduced, impressionable, and ready to believe what we want to see. Wait for a better time to make important decisions.
MARS
MARS IN SCORPIO
You are a passionate warrior. You are dramatic, and may have strong sexual urges. You may make a vengeful opponent.
3RD DEGREE OF SCORPIO
Part of Body: Prostate, uterus
Sabian Symbol: A house-raising.
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.
14TH DEGREE OF SCORPIO
Part of Body: Foreskin
Sabian Symbol: Telephone linemen at work.
ASPECTS OF JUPITER
TRINE NEPTUNE Orb 1°49′ Separating
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 SAGITTARIUS
Saturn in Sagittarius asks us to take on the responsibility of living according to our personal truths and principles — and to be loyal to these. This is a time for turning a critical eye to those beliefs and principles that don’t accurately reflect our authentic selves. (December 23, 2014, to June 14, 2015, then September 17, 2015, to December 20, 2017)
30TH DEGREE OF SAGITTARIUS
Part of Body: Pear-shaped muscle
Sabian Symbol: The pope blessing the faithful.
ASPECTS OF SATURN
TRINE URANUS Orb 4°21′ Separating
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 4°46′ Separating
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 ARIES
The urge to start fresh, to break free from restrictive attitudes or circumstances, to totally redesign an area of our lives (or even our personalities), and to gain freedom through independence is strong during this cycle. (May 27, 2010, to August 13, 2010, then March 11th, 2011, to May 15, 2018, then November 6, 2018, to March 6, 2019).
25TH DEGREE OF ARIES
Part of Body: Sternocleidomastoid muscle
Sabian Symbol: A double promise reveals its inner and outer meanings.
NEPTUNE
NEPTUNE IN PISCES
A long-term influence in which fantasy, imagination, compassion, and spirituality are in stronger focus. (April 4, 2011, to August 4, 2011, then February 3, 2012, to March 30, 2025, then October 22, 2025, to January 26, 2026)
12TH DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Plantar artery of right foot
Sabian Symbol: An examination of initiates.
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).
19TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN
Part of Body: Ligaments of left knee
Sabian Symbol: A child of about five with a huge shopping bag.
Chiron, Major Asteroids, and Moon’s Nodes: in Sign and in Aspect
CHIRON
CHIRON IN PISCES
Strong awareness of our own vulnerabilities and humanity stimulates compassion for others. (April 20 to July 20, 2010, then February 8, 2011, to April 17, 2018, then September 25, 2018, to February 18, 2019).
25TH DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Left distal tibio-fibular joint
Sabian Symbol: The purging of the priesthood.
VESTA IN SCORPIO
You are intensely committed to your work. Dedication and the ability to focus are keys to your work. Sexual morals may feature strongly as you seek to either break existing sexual mores or repress sexual urges behind a strict code of ethics.
14TH DEGREE OF SCORPIO
Part of Body: Foreskin
Sabian Symbol: Telephone linemen at work.
PALLAS
PALLAS IN ARIES
You have a keen intellect with the ability to come up with exciting, new ideas. You are also happy to risk putting your new ideas into action.
26TH DEGREE OF ARIES
Part of Body: Skull
Sabian Symbol: A man possessed of more gifts than he can hold.
JUNO
JUNO IN CAPRICORN
You want a partner who you can respect, and who respects you. You seek long-term commitment and may marry later in life.
29TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN
Part of Body: Left genicular arteries
Sabian Symbol: A woman reading tea leaves.
CERES
CERES IN LEO
You feel cared for when other people play with you and praise you. You like to show others you care for them by encouraging their creative talents and sense of fun.
19TH DEGREE OF LEO
Part of Body: Ventricular septum
Sabian Symbol: A houseboat party.
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.
17TH DEGREE OF LEO
Part of Body: Right auricle
Sabian Symbol: Volunteer church choir makes social event of rehearsal.
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.
17TH DEGREE OF AQUARIUS
Part of Body: Spinal nervous system
Sabian Symbol: A watchdog standing guard.
*** CONJUNCTIONS TO SELECT FIXED STARS ***
Transits 12 December 2017
Aspects to Mer 21°Sg44 -21°34′
Cnj 22°Sg41 RAS ALHAGUE The desire to heal a wound.
Aspects to Jup 13°Sc24 -14°53′
Cnj 12°Sc32 ALPHECCA Fruitfulness
Aspects to Sat 29°Sg07 -22°30′
Cnj 28°Sg59 ACUMEN Enduring attacks which weaken.
Aspects to Ves 13°Sc31 -10°51′
Cnj 12°Sc32 ALPHECCA Fruitfulness
Aspects to SNo 16°Aq48 -15°47′
Cnj 17°Aq37 SUALOCIN Tantalising but naive.
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