Astrology of Today – Wednesday, December 12, 2018

 

Today’s Moon:

• The Moon is in Aquarius.
• The Moon is waxing and 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

Mercury moves into harmony with your sign once again, dear Aries, and you’re feeling more clear-minded. This decisive transit will stick with you until January 4th. The Sun and Jupiter are already in the same sector of spirit and learning, encouraging a more free-spirited approach to the world. While this may not be the most detail-oriented or conscientious period, it’s a strong time for considering other needs beyond the material world. You’ll find yourself straying from routine and mundane thinking now, as you entertain lofty ideas. This is a fine time for optimistic thinking, and you’re sure to enjoy a smoother flow of communication all around. The Moon’s transit of your social sector today reinforces your need to connect not only with others but also with some of your cherished dreams and ideals. You might gain some emotional refreshment through light interactions with friends and networks or looking into new topics.

Taurus

Mercury moves into your intimacy sector today, where it will transit until January 4th, dear Taurus. The Sun and Jupiter are already guests here, and together these transits bring a stronger focus on your inner world and close relationships. There can be a concern with making changes within that will affect how you approach your life. This is a good time for making sense of some of your habits, tendencies, and gut reactions. Or, you might decide to deal with tricky power dynamics in a relationship, or other matters of sharing, including financial issues. Wonderful strategies can be formulated now, and you may be quite focused on solving a mystery! Today, the Moon is at the top of your solar chart, encouraging you to focus on priorities and goals. This transit nurtures your ambitions, making you more aware of your influence and reputation.

Gemini

Mercury is now transiting your opposing sign, dear Gemini, where it will stay until January 4th. The Sun and Jupiter are already guests in this area of your solar chart, making partnerships, negotiations, compromise, and balance essential themes in your life now. This is an excellent time for discussions with a partner or special friend. You’re more likely to seek out company, particularly of the one-on-one variety, and you are in a great position to strengthen, repair, improve, and make connections. There’s more clarity in your life now. The Moon’s transit of your adventure sector today puts you in the mood for life experience. While you can’t entirely escape the demands of daily life now, do find small ways to break the routine.

Cancer

Mercury is now transiting your solar sector of work, health, and habits, dear Cancer, and will spend time in this house until January 4th. The Sun and Jupiter are already in this area of your chart, drawing your attention to details, routines, and practical affairs. It’s a take-charge but pleasant focus! The weeks ahead are good for sniffing out and then fixing small problems, organizing your life in significant ways, paying more attention to bodily concerns and needs, and updating skills. The details count now, more than usual, and it’s a fine period for making major edits and adjustments that will get you back on track and in a healthier position to enjoy your life.

Leo

Now and until January 4th, Mercury returns to transit in harmony with your sign, dear Leo. This transit stimulates a smoother, more natural flow of communication in your life. Your ideas are received well, and others may be admiring your intelligence and wit. You are looking for fun forms of mental stimulation now and may find yourself attracted to (or attracting) people who are compatible with you on a mental or intellectual level. The Sun and Jupiter are already in this sector of romance, pleasure, and entertainment, and this Mercury transit places even more emphasis on self-expression, creativity, and hobbies. The coming weeks should be vibrant as you allow the more playful side of your nature to emerge. This transit may reawaken an interest that first seemed to come into play in October. A relationship might advance at this time. The Moon’s journey through your partnership sector today helps to balance out your me-you focus.

Virgo

Mercury is now transiting your home and family sector, dear Virgo, and will spend time there until January 4th. With the Sun and Jupiter already in this same area of your solar chart, it’s a great time for focusing on family needs and domestic matters. Attention to your personal life is a pleasant priority now! It’s a good time, generally speaking, for opening up the lines of communication with loved ones, for decorating or entertaining in the home, and for connecting with fundamental emotional needs. The Moon’s transit of your work and health sector today adds a desire to get your affairs in order, and you’re quite content to work on things in the background or under the radar.

Libra

Mercury moves back into your communications sector, dear Libra, where it will stay until January 4th. The Sun is already here putting a spotlight on making connections, learning, diversifying, and adding more variety to your life. As well, Jupiter is a year-long guest here, placing even more emphasis on communications, and a pleasant focus at that! The weeks ahead are particularly good for reaching out to others, picking up new interests or renewing old ones, and for studies of all kinds. You are expressing yourself with more charm, persuasion, and style. Mercury transiting your communications sector is one of the best places for this planet to be. It increases your desire to learn, share, and connect. The Moon’s transit of your sector of fun and showmanship today further encourages you to enjoy yourself.

Scorpio

Mercury turns your attention to practical matters and more serious affairs until January 4th, dear Scorpio. You can be especially clever with money and particularly resourceful in your endeavors in the coming weeks. This transit clarifies money matters and increases your ability to make informed decisions about money and personal possessions. The Sun and Jupiter are already in this house of your solar chart, further reinforcing a theme of seeking out stability, comfort, and security in your life. This is a time when you take special pleasure in building and developing ideas and projects with your eye on the long term. You have the chance to connect with what you truly value, making the determination of your priorities quite effortless now. The Moon’s presence in your home and family sector today suggests that you are in need of some extra reassurance or security before pushing forward. You may be relishing any chance to cocoon and unwind.

Sagittarius

Mercury returns to transiting your sign today, dear Sagittarius, and will stick with you until January 4th. Your thoughts are more forward-looking now, decisions are easier, and you can feel as if you are stepping out of a mental fog. Mercury had entered your sign in October, but later turned retrograde and retreated. Plans or new initiatives at that time may now return and get your attention once again. Further information can emerge that brings more clarity to your life or general direction. The Moon’s transit of your communications sector today boosts your curiosity and keeps you on your toes. You are likely to seek out more mental stimulation now.

Capricorn

Mercury moves into your privacy zone today, dear Capricorn, there to stay until January 4th. This transit tends to pull you inward. It’s a great cycle for tapping into your inner wisdom. You might return to a fantasy or line of thinking that first emerged in October, and becomes more relevant now. The Sun and Jupiter are already in this area of your solar chart, suggesting a real push towards getting extra rest as well as time to yourself to meditate, think, and process recent events. You may be seeking out ways to express those feelings and ideas that have not yet taken form, or that have been difficult to articulate. In the coming weeks, you can be mentally “somewhere else” more than usual as you sort out your feelings.  Today, the Moon spends the day in your stable second house, inclining you to play it safe and seek more comfort.

Aquarius

Mercury returns to its transit of your sector of wishes, hopes, and dreams today, dear Aquarius, and will transit there until January 4th. Mercury entered this house of your solar chart in October, but then turned retrograde and later retreated. Now that it’s back, it marks a time of a fresh start with a friend or a long-term project. During this cycle, your curiosity about friends and associates increases. You may spend more time networking, connecting, gathering ideas, and considering alternatives. Mercury here can renew your interest in making connections, as well as reawaken enthusiasm about a dream or project that may have been put on the backburner in October and November. The Moon spends another day in your sign, and your mood tends to set the tone of the day. You enjoy an open pipeline to your emotional needs.

Pisces

Today, the Moon is tucked away in your privacy sector, dear Pisces, stimulating a need for downtime or some form of retreat from the hectic pace of life. Mercury has reached the top of your solar chart, however, and in the coming weeks (until January 4th), you’ll find that your thinking is especially goal-oriented. You may be thinking more frequently about where you’re headed, and you’re more inclined to plan ahead. You’re also a little more aware of how others are receiving you and your ideas. It’s a generally good time for professional interests, communications, and relationships, especially with the Sun and Jupiter also in this area of your chart.

* 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 12, 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 12 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 12 2018  1:13 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Tri Pal

Description: Transiting Moon Trine Transiting Pallas

There is a good ability to successfully combine logic and intuition, and to understand problems taking into account the human element. There is sensitivity to people’s issues now. Cooperation. Effective, sensitive decision making.

Date & Time: Dec 12 2018  3:51 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Pll Mer

Description: Transiting Moon Parallel Transiting Mercury

Date & Time: Dec 12 2018  12:36 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 2018  1:10 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqr Jun

Description: Transiting Moon Square 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: Dec 12 2018  7:46 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Mon SSq Sat

Description: Transiting Moon SemiSquare Transiting Saturn

We could feel burdened, restricted, or limited during this brief influence. We could be feeling a little down on ourselves, excluded, or lonely. There can be some awkwardness or stiffness and difficulty showing affection and feelings. Patience is a virtue right now; otherwise we might succumb to feelings of frustration and sadness.  All good things come to those who wait.

Date & Time: Dec 12 2018  6:42 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Sun Qnx Jun

Description: Transiting Sun Quincunx Transiting Juno

Date & Time: Dec 12 2018  6:42 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Mer Cnj Sag

Description: Transiting Mercury Entering Sagittarius

Seek knowledge to expand your world view. Pursue any information which helps you see the big picture. Explore freedom of speech and thought.

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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 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).

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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.

21ST DEGREE OF AQUARIUS

Part of Body: Spinal nervous system 

Sabian Symbol: A woman disappointed and disillusioned.

ASPECTS OF THE MOON

SEXTILE THE SUN  Orb 0°16′ Applying

This is a harmonious time. People are more cooperative and supportive than usual. Things seem to flow more easily, and confidence is natural.

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

SQUARE MARS  Orb 3°31′ 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.

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 7°49′ 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°54′ 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°52′ 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.

7TH DEGREE OF SCORPIO

Part of Body: Left epididymus, right Fallopian tube 

Sabian Symbol: Deep-sea divers.

ASPECTS OF VENUS

SEXTILE SATURN  Orb 2°35′ 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.

18TH DEGREE OF PISCES

Part of Body: Extensor muscles of right toes 

Sabian Symbol: In a huge tent a famous revivalist conducts his meeting.

ASPECTS OF MARS

CONJUNCTION NEPTUNE  Orb 3°18′ 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.

SEXTILE PLUTO  Orb 2°53′ Applying

You are able to use your energy constructively and feel a call to serve society.

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.

6TH DEGREE OF AQUARIUS

Part of Body: Nerve of left fibula 

Sabian Symbol: A performer of a mystery play.

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.

16TH DEGREE OF LIBRA

Part of Body: Renal arteries 

Sabian Symbol: A boat landing washed away.

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.

21ST DEGREE OF TAURUS

Part of Body: Arteries of nasal cavities 

Sabian Symbol: Moving finger points to significant passages in a book.

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.

14TH DEGREE OF SCORPIO

Part of Body: Foreskin 

Sabian Symbol: Telephone linemen at work.

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 12, 2018.**