- The Moon is in Taurus until 3:30 AM, after which the Moon is in Gemini.
- The Moon is void until 3:20 AM (since 9:00 AM yesterday).
- The Moon is waxing and in its Waxing Gibbous phase.
- The First Quarter Moon occurred on the 26th, and the Full Moon will occur on January 1, 2018.
- Mercury is in its post-retrograde shadow until January 10, 2018.
Horoscopes
Aries
This can be a mentally active day, and at times, a restless one, dear Aries. It’s perhaps busier than you’d like, but also a great time for creative ideas and warm, hopeful conversations. There may be part of you that’s protesting your tendency to jump ahead with a new project or idea, as there are plenty of current things to do first before you take on more. Jupiter in your solar eighth house this year is helping you focus, in general, but today you can find it hard to make a choice. This is a potent period for conversations with children or friends and lovers, as you’re communicating your affection naturally, honestly, and with excellent results.
Taurus
The Moon moves out of your sign and onward, dear Taurus, and you’re likely to feel less pressure to push forward and more inclination to settle in, get comfortable, and enjoy yourself as the year draws to a close. The Moon is in your solar second house, and the experience of this house is very relatable (it’s the natural house of Taurus). The second house rules money, personal possessions, and those things you consider valuable, including your feelings about yourself, your talents, and what you have to offer. It’s a good time to do an “inventory” of what you have going for you as it helps to check in this way from time to time and remind yourself of all that you already have. You may feel a little divided between spending time with others or throwing yourself into a solo endeavor, but as the day advances, you’re in excellent shape for stimulating, warm, and open conversation.
Gemini
The Moon enters your sign today, dear Gemini, and this influence can feel as if you’re coming out of hiding or that your feelings are blossoming. You may also awaken to the need to connect with others or to feel more emotionally connected to the world around you. It’s a period for getting noticed, and you’ll be saying goodbye to 2017 (and hello to 2018) with the Moon in Gemini. Today brings hopeful and positive energy to your outlook, particularly through conversation with a special person or significant other in your life. This morning, you may be feeling a little divided between wanting to pour your energy or attention into a solo endeavor and sharing time with someone special, but as the day advances, you’re likely to grow increasingly more focused on connecting, communicating, and enjoying the natural flow of conversation. It’s a great time to reach out, support, and accept help, as well.
Cancer
The Moon enters your privacy sector today, dear Cancer, and will transit this rather hidden area of your solar chart until early on the first of January. The first day of 2018 features a Full Moon in your sign and big personal epiphanies, but for now, you’re inclined to lay low and keep to yourself or simply keep a low profile — and it’s precisely what you need in this stage of the lunar cycle! Use this time for getting to know your feelings and needs more intimately. Healing and replenishing activities are most appropriate now, and you tend to find them quite easily, although this morning, you may struggle a little with feeling content whatever you choose. Perhaps you feel if you do one thing, you’re missing out on something better. However, as the day advances, you grow more focused and comfortable. This can be a fertile time for money, business, work, or health ideas and methods.
Leo
The Moon moves into your sector of friends, groups, dreams, community, and hopes, dear Leo, and you’re seeking out a connection to something bigger than yourself today. This brief transit continues until the New Year begins, and you’re ending the year in a rather sociable frame of mind. It’s a good time to let go of worries and concerns and instead focus on making connections as well as plans for achieving your happiness goals. While you can feel a little torn between sticking with what you know and going out on a limb this morning, as the day advances, you’re ready to express your feelings, affections, and creativity. This is, in fact, a fabulous time for showing love and receiving it in kind.
Virgo
You’re ending the year with more clarity, dear Virgo, and while you can feel a little restless or divided this morning, you’re in great shape for catching up with someone, the news, or a special interest today. Conversations can be heartwarming. The Moon climbs to the top of your solar chart and will stay here through to the end of 2017. It’s a powerful time for thinking up long-term goals or reconsidering ways to achieve current ones. It’s also a good time for willingly making adjustments on a mental level rather than stubbornly sticking with outdated methods or ideas.
Libra
The Moon moves into harmony with your sign today, dear Libra, and you’re likely to feel more spirited and liberated. This transit is brief, but takes you to the end of 2017! You’re in a good frame of mind and feeling quite hopeful about what’s ahead of you. The Moon will reach the top of your solar chart just after you begin the New Year, making it quite ideal to survey your longer-term goals and form some resolutions. For now, you’re in particularly good shape for communicating, connecting, and friendship, and you’ll enjoy some time spent freer of worries about your responsibilities.
Scorpio
The Moon moves into your intimacy sector early today, dear Scorpio, and this brief transit takes you to the end of the year. The Moon will move into harmony with your sign on New Year’s Day, and you’ll feel a little freer and ready for action then. For now, you’re in a great position to get into deeper touch with your desires, needs, and wants, and some year-end introspection can do you a world of good. Today is also suitable for giving particular thought to money, work, health, and habits, and for making plans to better take care of these areas of your life. Your mind is fertile and resourceful now.
Sagittarius
The Moon moves into opposition with your sign early today, dear Sagittarius, and while this might sound like a contrary position, it has some distinct benefits. For one, it puts you in the position to enjoy a new perspective on your life, whether this happens naturally or through the eyes of someone close to you. For another, it’s a good time to release some pressure or focus on personal plans and redirect more of your energy into your relationships. Energy levels may not be excellent at this time. This morning, you can be filled with ideas but not sure what to do with them. As the day moves forward, though, you find natural outlets for communicating your ideas and expressing yourself. It’s an excellent time to pursue a personal interest.
Capricorn
The Moon moves into your work and health sector today, dear Capricorn, and this transit will remain until the end of the year. The New Year is fast approaching and will begin with a Full Moon and a heavy emphasis on relationships, particularly of the one-on-one variety, for you. However, today and tomorrow are good for clearing up various chores and tasks as you’re inclined to want to straighten things out and take care of details now. Even with this practical focus, as the day advances, you’re in particularly good shape for work behind the scenes, research, or conversations about private matters that feel especially natural and lead to healing.
Aquarius
The Moon moves into harmony with your sign today, dear Aquarius, and this transit will take you to the end of 2017. You’re in a playful, lighthearted, expressive mood, and plenty of opportunities are likely to emerge for entertainment, leisure time, and play. A Mercury-Ceres aspect helps communications even further as you’re getting your message across warmly and personably. There can be some tendency to take on a little too much this morning, but as the day pushes forward, it’s easy to go with the flow and enjoy yourself as you do. The New Year is likely to begin with a call to action, but for now, you’re ready to unwind.
Pisces
The Moon moves to the bottom of your solar chart early today, dear Pisces, and it will stay there through to the end of 2017. It’s a very comfortable place to be, as long as you’re in the mood to lay low, relax, and enjoy familiar faces and places. You’ll begin the New Year with the Moon entering your house of play, romance, and entertainment and a Full Moon celebration vibe to boot. However, until then, you have excellent support for winding down and getting in touch with your needs, wants, and feelings.
* 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 30th, 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:
Date & Time: Dec 30 2017 3:30 am
Event: Moon enters Gemini
Description: The Moon in Gemini
We are attracted to new ideas, but we need to discriminate more so that we don’t become too scattered. Communications mean more to us than usual.
Date & Time: Dec 30 2017 1:07 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cpl Mar
Description: Transiting Moon ContraParallel Transiting Mars
Date & Time: Dec 30 2017 3:30 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cnj Gem
Description: Transiting Moon Entering Gemini
We are attracted to new ideas, but we need to discriminate more so that we don’t become too scattered. Communications mean more to us than usual.
Date & Time: Dec 30 2017 5:27 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Qnx Sat
Description: Transiting Moon Quincunx Transiting Saturn
This is a brief period of uncertainty, guilt, fear of not performing well, fear of rejection, a feeling that others will not support or fulfill our needs/desires, or a sense that something can’t be achieved. 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 30 2017 7:45 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cpl Jup
Description: Transiting Moon ContraParallel Transiting Jupiter
Date & Time: Dec 30 2017 9:32 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqq Plu
Description: Transiting Moon SesquiSquare 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 30 2017 10:38 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Pll Nod
Description: Transiting Moon Parallel Transiting North Node
Date & Time: Dec 30 2017 12:37 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Tri Jun
Description: Transiting Moon Trine Transiting Juno
We can gain strength through others or through our relationships, and we are especially comfortable in one-on-one situations.
Date & Time: Dec 30 2017 2:51 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Qnx Ven
Description: Transiting Moon Quincunx Transiting Venus
Love relationships or feelings can be unsettled. There can be a conflict experienced between family and friends/lovers, or between comfort and the pursuit of pleasure. Try to relax and not obsess, and show restraint.
Date & Time: Dec 30 2017 6:44 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Qnx Sun
Description: Transiting Moon Quincunx Transiting Sun
How we feel and what we think we should do can be at odds right now. We could act on our will at the expense of our feelings, or act on our feelings at the expense of our will or ego. Either way, we can feel unsatisfied.
Date & Time: Dec 30 2017 6:53 pm
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 30 2017 9:02 pm
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 30 2017 10:35 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqr Nep
Description: Transiting Moon Square Transiting Neptune
There can be confusion, misunderstanding, or some level of chaos and uncertainty. Avoid money transactions or new business initiatives – it can be difficult to think clearly. There may be deception or self-deception to deal with. We might have an emotional urge to escape. Feeling out of sorts and don’t know why? Relax and listen to some inspirational music. Honor your need to feed your more refined or spiritual side, and the difficult feelings will soon fade away.
Strong Signs, Elements, Modes
BALANCE OF SIGNS
GEMINI STRONG
Agile, versatile, inquisitive, flowing, conversational, airy, many ideas. Can be volatile, superficial, changeable, restless and inconsistent.
SCORPIO STRONG
Intense, magnetic, penetrating perception, power to confront. Can be destructive, vengeful, jealous, overly dramatic.
CAPRICORN STRONG
Disciplined, responsible, reliable, industrious, conscientious, practical, achieving. Can be pessimistic, overly conventional, rigid, materialistic, callous.
BALANCE OF ELEMENTS
EARTH STRONG
We are especially in touch with the physical world. We consider what we’ve learned and experienced in the past in order to make the most of the present. We can be cautious, practical, and possibly unimaginative. We are deliberate and can pace ourselves well. We need hands-on experience and are not impressed with theory as much as we are with results. Routines are tolerable and comforting.
BALANCE OF MODES
The modes are balanced.
LUNAR PHASE: GIBBOUS
Moon 135 to 180 degrees ahead of the Sun.
We are looking to attach value and meaning to our goals. This is a time for analyzing, questioning, perfecting, and improving.
The following aspects (major only) and positions are at noon (EST) on December 30th:
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 GEMINI
We are attracted to new ideas and are especially curious. We may need to discriminate so that we don’t become too scattered. Communications mean more to us than usual.
6TH DEGREE OF GEMINI
Part of Body: Lower left pulmonary lobe
Sabian Symbol: Drilling for oil.
ASPECTS OF THE MOON
QUINCUNX VENUS Orb 1°38′ Applying
You attempt to cater for everyone around you. You need to be true to yourself and gently leave others to look after themselves.
SQUARE NEPTUNE Orb 6°36′ Applying
We may feel a need to escape or to rewrite our lives in various ways – by seeing what we want to see, for example. This is a short time in which there can be lack of clarity. Emotional and physical sensitivity.
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.
10TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN
Part of Body: Right cruciate ligaments
Sabian Symbol: An albatross feeding from the hand of a sailor.
ASPECTS OF THE SUN
CONJUNCTION VENUS Orb 2°17′ 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 7°57′ 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.
SEXTILE NEPTUNE Orb 2°41′ Applying
Opportunities will arise for you to express your intuitive and artistic nature.
CONJUNCTION PLUTO Orb 9°32′ Applying
You are intense, obsessive and have great personal power. You find it easy to rid yourself of the unwanted but may be intolerant of others less powerful. Transformation is the key factor in your life.
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.
17TH DEGREE OF SAGITTARIUS
Part of Body: Sciatic nerve
Sabian Symbol: An easter sunrise service.
ASPECTS OF MERCURY
SQUARE NEPTUNE Orb 4°53′ 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 CAPRICORN
You are shy in relationships. You will form relationships slowly, but they are likely to be enduring. You may not form close relationships early in life, but later will have solid and committed relationships. You are responsible with your money and possessions.
7TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN
Part of Body: Left adductor muscle
Sabian Symbol: A veiled prophet of power.
ASPECTS OF VENUS
CONJUNCTION SATURN Orb 5°39′ Separating
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.
MARS
MARS IN SCORPIO
You are a passionate warrior. You are dramatic, and may have strong sexual urges. You may make a vengeful opponent.
14TH DEGREE OF SCORPIO
Part of Body: Foreskin
Sabian Symbol: Telephone linemen at work.
ASPECTS OF MARS
CONJUNCTION JUPITER Orb 3°21′ 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 1°29′ Separating
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.
17TH DEGREE OF SCORPIO
Part of Body: Testicular lobes, left ovary
Sabian Symbol: A woman the father of her own child.
ASPECTS OF JUPITER
TRINE NEPTUNE Orb 4°50′ 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°01′ 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.
2ND DEGREE OF CAPRICORN
Part of Body: Left patella
Sabian Symbol: Three stained-glass windows, one damaged by bombardment.
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.
23RD DEGREE OF SCORPIO
Part of Body: Nasal bone, fimbria of Fallopian tubes
Sabian Symbol: A bunny metamorphosed into a fairy.
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.
6TH DEGREE OF AQUARIUS
Part of Body: Nerve of left fibula
Sabian Symbol: A performer of a mystery play.
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 30 December 2017
Aspects to Sun 09°Cp11 -23°07′
Cnj 08°Cp32 FACIES — Ruthlessness or the victim.
Aspects to Mar 13°Sc21 -14°58′
Cnj 12°Sc32 ALPHECCA Fruitfulness
Aspects to Nod 15°Le28 +16°11′
Cnj 15°Le27 DUBHE Loving but forceful
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