- The Moon is in Pisces.
- The Moon is waxing and in its Waxing Crescent phase.
- The New Moon occurred on the 18th in the sign of Sagittarius, and the First Quarter Moon will occur on the 26th.
- Mercury is in its post-retrograde shadow until January 10, 2018.
Horoscopes
Aries
The morning continues some prickly energy from yesterday, dear Aries, as you may not feel entirely confident about the choices you’re making, or you could be on the fence about a decision. However, the day grows far more comfortable and natural as it progresses. In January, a Jupiter-Pluto harmonious aspect will form exactly and will support you for the first half of 2018, and today’s Moon plays into this energy, giving you a hint of its themes to come. It’s a beautiful time for feeling a stronger sense of purpose through your emotional attachments or the support of others. It’s also a time for gaining a better understanding of your long-term goals and capabilities.
Taurus
It can be difficult to make choices confidently this morning, dear Taurus, but as the day advances, things fall into place. You have some supportive aspects between your partnership, friendship, and inspiration sectors, suggesting an easy time establishing rapport with others and enjoying a sense of mission or purpose through your relationships or ideas and plans. The Moon spends the day in your social sector, and your heart is in connecting and sharing today. There is a strong spirit of compassion and understanding with you.
Gemini
With Mars in your work and health sector these days, dear Gemini, you’ll be ending the year and beginning a new one in a motivated way regarding improving your habits and routines. You may see a small dip in energy or motivation levels this morning, but it shouldn’t discourage you – it’s temporary and part of a natural cycle. As the day advances, harmonious and supportive aspects reinforce your convictions and a strong feeling of purpose. You’re in a goal-setting frame of mind, and you’re ready to start working on them right away. There is good energy for warmth and understanding in a close relationship.
Cancer
This morning, you may feel a little out of step with others and unsure of yourself or your choices, dear Cancer, but this is temporary, and, in fact, the day is likely to shape out quite nicely. The Moon not only harmonizes with your sign but also forms harmonious connections to planets that help promote a good understanding between you and a partner, child, or friend. You’ll enjoy this theme more thoroughly as it plays out over the coming nine months, but you get some hints of it now, and it’s heartwarming. There is a stronger sense of purpose and a spirit of improvement and growth in your close relationships now. As well, creative projects can be more fulfilling.
Leo
After early morning sensitivity or indecision, dear Leo, the day is likely to be healthy for feeling supported or enjoying a supportive role, as well as for new insights into your inner workings and deeper feelings and needs. You may learn valuable things about your work or health initiatives through conversations or research later today. Family, work, routine, and matters of support are in good shape now, and the positive vibes help you feel a stronger sense of purpose or mission.
Virgo
The Moon spends the day in your partnership sector, dear Virgo, and you’re in stronger need of company or perspective. You receive some fabulous support for creative work, conversations, and connections today, and this rewarding theme will stick with you in a general way until August 2018. Your ability to express yourself satisfyingly increases now. While the day may start off with some uncertainty, as it advances, you’ll feel more and more in synch with others, particularly a family member, partner, or good friend.
Libra
Early today, a Mars-Chiron aspect can temporarily trigger soft spots, dear Libra, likely surrounding work and performance or whether or not you’re appreciated and respected in a relationship. However, as the day advances, you’re pulled out of a funk, ideally accepting uncertainties as part of life and feeling stronger. You have wonderfully supportive aspects involving your work, home, family, and money sectors today, and you can enjoy striking up plans or forming goals related to increasing your feelings of security. You’re also inclined to put more faith in people and ideas now.
Scorpio
The day can begin in an uncertain or moody way for you, dear Scorpio, and energy levels can taper off quickly. Even so, the day has a way of building your confidence as it progresses. Creative matters can thrive. You are always a perceptive person with sharp emotional feelers, and this trait strengthens further today. Pay particular attention to the insights you get now, particularly as they pertain to communications projects, health, and romantic relationships. It’s a good time to let go of a grudge and, in combination with the energies tomorrow, start fresh on the level of feelings and attachments.
Sagittarius
You may be dealing with uncertainties this morning, dear Sagittarius, related primarily to family matters or pending decisions that are missing critical information. However, you’re not inclined to let these things spoil a potentially excellent day. As the day progresses, you have excellent “forgive and forget” energy with you, as well as a sense that things are improving or a plan to put improvements into motion. A Jupiter-Pluto influence that will be with you until September 2018 is on the horizon and hints of its supportive themes can be felt now. A new philosophy about money or possessions is forming, and you feel more in charge as a result.
Capricorn
Venus and Saturn will meet in your sign tomorrow, dear Capricorn, encouraging you to turn over a new (and more mature) leaf. Today, you receive support for leaving an old cycle, attitude, or situation behind as Venus and Neptune meet in creative aspect just before Venus ends its tour of your solar chart. You’re in a great position today to forgive and let go of an unhealthy mental orientation or perspective on a matter. You’ll find it easier to lean on or enjoy friends and savor good conversations especially as the day progresses.
Aquarius
Today is strong for feeling more secure, motivated, and confident, dear Aquarius, mainly about business, life path, and career. You have a stronger sense of mission, and this feeling is only set to build as you move into the new year. You receive a taste of an upcoming Jupiter-Pluto aspect that encourages your faith in your ability to meet responsibilities and forge a path for yourself — an influence that will be with you through to September 2018. Today is excellent for forgiveness or coming to a greater understanding of a friendship matter. You may feel as if you are turning over a new leaf tomorrow, and today is excellent for tapping into your intuition for letting go of attachments or attitudes that are no longer serving you well.
Pisces
While today can begin a little shakily in the confidence department, dear Pisces, emotional conviction builds throughout the day. The Moon is in your sign, and you’re especially invested in making an emotional connection to the world around you. Fortunately, you’re likely to find many channels for expressing these swelling emotions. Tomorrow, you may need to turn over a new leaf or approach a matter more maturely, and today’s energies are good for intuiting what part of your life requires an overhaul or for coming to a better understanding of a project or person, which in turn facilitates a new beginning. Friends are particularly inspiring or supportive today.
* 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 24 2017 0:00 am
Event: Moon in Pisces
Description: The Moon in Pisces
A time to observe, feel, and process. We may pay special attention to our dreams, both of the night and day variety, and the subtle areas of our lives. Focusing on creativity, philanthropy, spirituality, and artistry can be beneficial. Build your intuition, slow down and rest.
Date & Time: Dec 24 2017 4:09 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Tri Mar
Description: Transiting Moon Trine Transiting Mars
We are more courageous and able to take the lead. We are in tune with our natural desires and instincts. We express our feelings honestly. We are independent, resourceful, and brave.
Date & Time: Dec 24 2017 4:32 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon SSq Ura
Description: Transiting Moon SemiSquare Transiting Uranus
We can easily find ourselves all wound up and nervous. Unpredictable responses from others (and ourselves). Emotional eruptions are possible. Not a good time to make permanent decisions, particularly about relationships and family/domestic matters.
Date & Time: Dec 24 2017 5:52 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: Dec 24 2017 8:42 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cnj Nep
Description: Transiting Moon Conjunction Transiting Neptune
We are easily influenced, vulnerable, compassionate, and sensitive. We could be led astray, and we are easily swayed. There is devotion but possibly inconstancy as well. A dreamy, possibly impractical time.
Date & Time: Dec 24 2017 10:23 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cpl Ura
Description: Transiting Moon ContraParallel Transiting Uranus
Date & Time: Dec 24 2017 11:30 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqr Mer
Description: Transiting Moon Square Transiting Mercury
We may not be communicating with sensitivity. What we communicate could misrepresent what we truly feel. There could be troubles with mechanics, computers, transportation, and miscommunications. We may not be understanding one another. We can be a little fickle and not especially objective. Think before you speak. Otherwise, misunderstandings are likely to occur. Count to ten if you’re feeling annoyed.
Date & Time: Dec 24 2017 4:18 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Qnx Nod
Description: Transiting Moon Quincunx Transiting North Node
There may be the need to pause to adjust things before moving plans forward. We could feel at odds with others on an emotional level. Public relations are not as favorable now.
Date & Time: Dec 24 2017 4:19 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: Dec 24 2017 4:33 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Pll Nep
Description: Transiting Moon Parallel Transiting Neptune
Date & Time: Dec 24 2017 8:40 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Qnx Cer
Description: Transiting Moon Quincunx Transiting Ceres
Date & Time: Dec 24 2017 9:23 pm
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: Dec 24 2017 9:47 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sxt Plu
Description: Transiting Moon Sextile Transiting Pluto
This can be a good time for getting loans, for taking care of business, and for dealing with money matters. It’s also good for getting in touch with feelings and managing them effectively. There can be a boost to our intimate life, creative impulses, and self-understanding. Events occurring now might involve some kind of karmic repayment or benefit. We could discover new information, hidden information, or a lost item. This is a time for recycling – seeing new uses for old items. True feelings come to the surface.
Date & Time: Dec 24 2017 9:45 am
Event: Tr-Tr Sun Sqq Cer
Description: Transiting Sun SesquiSquare Transiting Ceres
It can be difficult to find nourishment right now, as we can be at odds with one another in terms of what we need and crave.
Date & Time: Dec 24 2017 7:04 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mar Sqq Chi
Description: Transiting Mars SesquiSquare Transiting Chiron
Love, pain and the whole damn thing! Take the time to heal rifts and direct your energy more positively. The rewards will be bountiful.
Date & Time: Dec 24 2017 3:24 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Jup Sqr Nod
Description: Transiting Jupiter Square Transiting North Node
Destiny brings good fortune right now. Glad tidings come in the form of a person or an event. The Angels are watching over you.
Strong Signs, Elements, Modes
BALANCE OF SIGNS
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.
CAPRICORN STRONG
Disciplined, responsible, reliable, industrious, conscientious, practical, achieving. Can be pessimistic, overly conventional, rigid, materialistic, callous.
PISCES STRONG
Compassionate, sensitive, self-sacrificing, gentle, intuitive. Can be escapist, impractical, hyper- sensitive, gullible.
BALANCE OF ELEMENTS
AIR WEAK
We may have a difficult time being objective or detached. We may not be especially communicative.
WATER STRONG
We are more compassionate, emotional, and intuitive than usual, and we may react emotionally to situations, possibly at the expense of logic or practicality.
BALANCE OF MODES
The modes are balanced.
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 24th:
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 PISCES
A time to observe, feel, and process. We may pay special attention to our dreams, both of the night and day variety, and the subtle areas of our lives. We may have difficulties defining emotional boundaries. We might deal with stress through avoidant or escapist behavior. Focusing on creativity, philanthropy, spirituality, and artistry can be beneficial. Build your intuition, slow down and rest.
14TH DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Right cutaneous veins
Sabian Symbol: A lady in fox fur.
ASPECTS OF THE MOON
SQUARE MERCURY Orb 0°14′ Separating
It’s difficult to make decisions now as emotional needs and wants tend to conflict with what we feel are the most logical choices. Judgment may be skewed by emotions or personal bias.
TRINE MARS Orb 3°50′ Separating
Feelings and desires seem to be in sync, making this a good time to take purposeful action. Healthy competition, resourcefulness, courage.
TRINE JUPITER Orb 2°12′ 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.
CONJUNCTION NEPTUNE Orb 1°41′ Separating
We are easily influenced, vulnerable, compassionate, and sensitive. We could be led astray, and we are easily swayed. There is devotion but possibly inconstancy as well. A dreamy, possibly impractical time.
THE SUN
THE SUN IN CAPRICORN
You are responsible and respectful, with a strong need to be an authority figure. You command respect and may tend to superiority and bossiness.
4TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN
Part of Body: Cutaneous nerves of lower leg
Sabian Symbol: A party entering a large canoe.
ASPECTS OF THE SUN
CONJUNCTION VENUS Orb 3°43′ 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 2°32′ Separating
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.
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.
14TH DEGREE OF SAGITTARIUS
Part of Body: Cutaneous vessles of the thighs
Sabian Symbol: The pyramids and the sphinx.
ASPECTS OF MERCURY
SQUARE NEPTUNE Orb 1°26′ Separating
Our minds can wander and communications can be unclear. We may not be seeing the obvious, and instead are imagining more complicated scenarios. Business and mechanical matters may suffer.
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.
30TH DEGREE OF SAGITTARIUS
Part of Body: Pear-shaped muscle
Sabian Symbol: The pope blessing the faithful.
ASPECTS OF VENUS
CONJUNCTION SATURN Orb 1°11′ Applying
You are shy and inhibited in your personal relationships. You fear commitment and tend to either be the one in control or to choose a partner who tries to control you. One of your parents may have been too strict and consequently you fear expressing yourself. Once you overcome your feelings of inadequacy you will have the ability to form secure and long-lasting relationships based on firm foundations. You are faithful and loyal.
TRINE URANUS Orb 4°44′ Separating
We are open to new or unusual experiences. Our intuition for making changes serves us well now, and there can be good business sense, particularly for tapping into current or future trends. There is a healthy level of detachment experienced now that opens us up to new ideas, methods, art forms, and ways of relating.
SQUARE CHIRON Orb 4°51′ Separating
You experience emotional pain in your relationships. You have difficulty experiencing the joy and beauty of intimate relationships. You need to face early childhood feelings of rejection and develop empathy for others close to you.
MARS
MARS IN SCORPIO
You are a passionate warrior. You are dramatic, and may have strong sexual urges. You may make a vengeful opponent.
10TH DEGREE OF SCORPIO
Part of Body: Corpus cavernosum of penis
Sabian Symbol: A fellowship supper reawakens unforgettable inner ties.
ASPECTS OF MARS
CONJUNCTION JUPITER Orb 6°03′ Applying
You are generous, self confident and lucky. Your energy level is high and you are courageous. You have a tendency to go where angels fear to tread, as you approach life with gusto regardless of the consequences. Travel and religious causes are likely to feature in your life. You may like to consider a career in the military or competitive sports.
TRINE NEPTUNE Orb 2°08′ Applying
Inspiration might be found now, and our intuition is strong. There can be letting go of anger, or a softening of the disposition. Creative arts, particularly physical ones, are favored.
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.
16TH DEGREE OF SCORPIO
Part of Body: Right ovary, cochlea of inner ear
Sabian Symbol: A girl’s face breaking into a smile.
ASPECTS OF JUPITER
TRINE NEPTUNE Orb 3°54′ 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.
SEXTILE PLUTO Orb 2°52′ Applying
You have a chance to achieve a great deal. Your knowledge is broad as you are interested in so many things. You may make a career in the occult or studying the deepest mysteries of life.
SATURN
SATURN IN CAPRICORN
You are conservative and authoritarian, and have strong worldly ambitions. You are a responsible worker.
1ST DEGREE OF CAPRICORN
Part of Body: Right patella
Sabian Symbol: A leader claims power from the assembled tribe.
ASPECTS OF SATURN
TRINE URANUS Orb 5°55′ 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.
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.
20TH DEGREE OF SCORPIO
Part of Body: Ligaments of penis, Bartholin’s glands
Sabian Symbol: A woman drawing two dark curtains aside.
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 AQUARIUS
You want the freedom to be your own person in your relationship. If this is not available you become rebellious and unreliable. You are unlikely to be comfortable in a traditional relationship.
4TH DEGREE OF AQUARIUS
Part of Body: Left fibula
Sabian Symbol: A hindu healer.
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.
18TH DEGREE OF LEO
Part of Body: Right cardiac cavity
Sabian Symbol: A chemist conducts an experiment before his students.
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.
16TH DEGREE OF LEO
Part of Body: Left atrium
Sabian Symbol: Sunshine just after a storm.
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.
16TH DEGREE OF AQUARIUS
Part of Body: Lymph vessels of left lower leg
Sabian Symbol: A big-businessman at his desk.
*** CONJUNCTIONS TO SELECT FIXED STARS ***
Transits 24 December 2017
Aspects to Ven 29°Sg20 -23°37′
Cnj 28°Sg59 ACUMEN Enduring attacks which weaken.
Aspects to Jup 15°Sc39 -15°31′
Cnj 15°Sc19 ZUBEN ELGENUBI Positive social reform
Aspects to Ves 19°Sc31 -12°27′
Cnj 19°Sc36 ZUBEN ELSCHEMALI– Negative social reform
Aspects to Nod 15°Le41 +16°07′
Cnj 15°Le27 DUBHE Loving but forceful
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