- The Moon is in Gemini.
- The Moon is void from 6:38 PM forward (until 3:10 AM tomorrow).
- The Moon is waxing and in its Waxing Gibbous phase.
- The First Quarter Moon occurred on the 26th, and the Full Moon will occur tomorrow.
- Mercury is in its post-retrograde shadow until January 10, 2018.
Horoscopes
Aries
There can be some restlessness and indecision today, dear Aries. In fact, nervous energy is likely, and it can be difficult to concentrate on any one thing for very long! This is the case when the Moon is in your solar third house, encouraging you to act on your curiosity, connect, and explore your options. Its opposition to Mercury tends to generate restlessness, however, or a sense that you may be missing out if you pour your energy into anything substantial. While the last day of the year is often a time for reflection, it can be hard to concentrate right now. However, you’re quite expert at managing many things at once, especially as the day advances. Resolutions for the year ahead can be about career, responsibility, and focus.
Taurus
The day holds some nervous energy, dear Taurus, which is not ideal for reflecting back on the year behind you or wrapping everything up. However, you’re practical enough to know that you can do this on another day just as (or more) effectively, and you’re willing to roll with the punches now. There is good energy for finding creative ways to satisfy your desire for a bit of adventure as well as your need for comfort, family, or familiarity. Doable resolutions for the year ahead might revolve around getting on better schedules and enjoying your close relationships more fully and joyfully, as you have excellent planetary support for these things in 2018.
Gemini
The Moon in your sign all day will take you into the New Year, dear Gemini, and you’re in a celebratory if sometimes distracted mood. Your emotional needs are on the front burner with this brief transit, and you’re inclined to be a little more spontaneous than usual. Your attention span is shorter than usual, which makes serious reflection on the year you’re leaving behind you a little difficult. However, doable resolutions for the year ahead might revolve around reducing debt, enjoying your work, helping others, and paying special attention to health, as you will receive wonderful planetary support for these things in 2018.
Cancer
You end the year with the Moon in the sign just behind yours, dear Cancer, and you can be feeling a little withdrawn or indecisive. Early tomorrow, the Moon enters your sign and later tomorrow, reaches Full. This points to a blossoming or awakening of compelling feelings, but for now, you’re more inclined to keep to yourself or lay low as the lunar cycle draws to a close. You’re also inclined to naturally reflect on recent events now. Resolutions for the year ahead may revolve around straightening out partnerships, drawing clear boundaries with others and between work and play, exploring your creative side, and enjoying yourself more often, as transits are nudging you in these directions.
Leo
The Moon spends the day in your social sector, dear Leo, encouraging you to connect with others and with your own dreams of the future. Happiness goals are on your mind now, and this is an excellent way to end the year and start a new one. Early tomorrow, the Moon will move into your privacy sector and encourage winding down, resting up, and taking a break from overthinking. For today, you tend to stay on your toes. The first half of the day can be a restless one, but as the day advances, you feel far more comfortable and natural. Resolutions for the year ahead that are particularly doable, as you have good planetary backing, can revolve around simplifying and firming up daily routines and health pursuits, improving self-discipline with your work, improving home life and family relationships, and working smarter so that you can enjoy downtime more fully.
Virgo
The Moon spends the day at the top of your solar chart, dear Virgo, and your career, life path, reputation, status, and long-term goals are in focus. Even so, there is a tendency to distract quickly in the first half of the day. Nervous energy is likely as you find it hard to know whether you genuinely want something or think you should want it! However, as the day advances, you find it easier to concentrate, and there is a wonderfully supportive energy with you that can help you bond with others, especially children, lovers, and friends. You’re in both a celebratory and quiet mood, and you’re in good shape to creatively combine the two. Resolutions for the year ahead may revolve around more discipline in your creative or leisure worlds and enjoyment of brushing up your knowledge and skills, communicating more often, and making an extra effort to connect with others.
Libra
The Moon spends the day in your house of spirit and adventure, dear Libra, and this lifts your thoughts high. You’re looking at the bigger picture now, and this helps you gain some perspective on your life, which is certainly helpful if you’re doing a year-end review. There is terrific energy, particularly as the day progresses, for bonding with family and friends, and you’re in an excellent position to creatively combine your need to socialize and to stick close to home or with familiar settings. Resolutions for the year ahead may revolve around getting your home and family life into better order, committing to home improvements, and enjoying yourself or the fruits of your labor more often and more fully.
Scorpio
The Moon spends the day in your solar eighth house, dear Scorpio, and you’re inclined to take on the role of observer more than not today. You tend to nurture your deeper feelings and desires with this transit, as well. The Moon will move into your spirited, adventurous solar ninth house shortly into tomorrow and you’re inclined to greet the New Year quite heartily, but today, you’re in the position to reflect. Resolutions for the year ahead may revolve around putting yourself “out there” more often, trying new things, changing your image, embracing opportunities, and increasing self-discipline to studies or projects. You receive great planetary support for these endeavors in 2018.
Sagittarius
The Moon spends another day in your partnership sector, dear Sagittarius, and you’re inclined to want to connect with others, seek some feedback, or pair up. The first half of the day is not particularly conducive to year-end reflection only because there’s some nervous energy now that makes it hard to know the difference between our head and our hearts. However, there is a nurturing, supportive theme to the day as it progresses that is heartwarming and boosts your spirits. Doable resolutions this year may revolve around getting your finances into order, saving more, helping others, and enjoying more time to rest, relax, and process, as you receive good planetary encouragement for these things in 2018.
Capricorn
The Moon spends the day in your work and health sector, dear Capricorn, and you’re inclined to want to keep busy and be productive. The first half of the day holds a bit of nervous energy as well as a tendency to bicker or worry as the Moon opposes Mercury. However, you feel more focused as the day advances. Early tomorrow, the Moon moves into a more sociable area of your chart. Until then, there are many things on your mind! People may be extending genuine gestures now as a Sun-Ceres connection highlights our nurturing sides. You might make resolutions that revolve around getting your life in better order, physical health goals, joining a group, appreciating friends, and enjoying your social life in 2018, as you have excellent planetary support for these things.
Aquarius
The Moon is in your playful, celebratory solar fifth house all day, dear Aquarius. The day has a more nervous or curious than reflective feel to it, but you’re in a good position to bond and connect well with others. There can be a wonderfully healing, nurturing connection with someone felt now. The New Year will begin with a desire to take care of business as the Moon will move into your work and health sector, but for today, you’re entirely onboard for some entertainment and leisure. Some doable resolutions for the year ahead, as you receive special planetary support in these areas, involve taking care of loose ends, taking the lead more often, enjoying the work you do, and feeling great about meeting your responsibilities.
Pisces
The Moon continues to transit your home and family sector, dear Pisces, and this inclines you to want to keep things simple and familiar. In some ways, it’s a good time for reflection, but there is some nervous and contrary energy to the first half of the day that can lead to indecision, so you may want to wait for a better time to take a serious look back. This evening is more spirited. Doable resolutions for the year ahead may revolve around learning new topics, getting out and about more often, trying out new activities, and firming up lo ng-term plans, for which you have special planetary support in 2018.
* 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 31st, 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 31 2017 0:00 am
Event: Moon in 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 31 2017 6:38 pm
Event: Moon goes void of course
Date & Time: Dec 31 2017 1:29 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Qnx Mar
Description: Transiting Moon Quincunx Transiting Mars
There can be tension and feelings of restlessness or impatience, as what we want to do may not feel perfectly right, or we may be lacking the courage. Avoid taking it out on the wrong things or people.
Date & Time: Dec 31 2017 4:10 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 31 2017 6:27 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Qnx Jup
Description: Transiting Moon Quincunx Transiting Jupiter
Watch for moody decisions and excesses now.
Date & Time: Dec 31 2017 7:22 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 31 2017 7:29 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Opp Mer
Description: Transiting Moon Opposition Transiting Mercury
Relationships can be somewhat strained as responses to one another can be too intellectual/logical or too emotional, swinging between the two.Nervous energy, hypersensitivity. How we feel and what we think can be at odds.
Date & Time: Dec 31 2017 9:29 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Qnx Plu
Description: Transiting Moon Quincunx Transiting Pluto
We may not be aware of our more demanding or controlling tendencies. We may feel vaguely frustrated, powerless, or tense. There can be undermining going on in our interactions and relationships. Wait for the tension to subside before taking action.
Date & Time: Dec 31 2017 1:08 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqq Jun
Description: Transiting Moon SesquiSquare 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 31 2017 4:17 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Qnx Ves
Description: Transiting Moon Quincunx Transiting Vesta
Date & Time: Dec 31 2017 6:38 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sxt Ura
Description: Transiting Moon Sextile Transiting Uranus
We are open to new ideas. A break in the routine is pleasing now. We could be experimenting with new ideas or feelings.
Date & Time: Dec 31 2017 6:45 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqr Chi
Description: Transiting Moon Square Transiting Chiron
We may have some difficulty letting go of hurt feelings or resentments. We can be sensitive to what others think of us, and decisions made now may not reflect our hearts, and can be regrettable later on. We might take things the wrong way due to sensitivity. We may not make efforts to be understood. Hurt feelings are opportunities for healing. Now is the time for building bridges, not burning them.
Date & Time: Dec 31 2017 8:57 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sxt Pal
Description: Transiting Moon Sextile 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 31 2017 5:51 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mer Tri Cer
Description: Transiting Mercury Trine Transiting Ceres
We are imaginative, creative, and communicate warmly and considerately. This is a good time for both teaching and learning, and for expressing feelings. Researching cooking, health, and nutrition can be fruitful now. It’s also a strong time for marketing.
Date & Time: Dec 31 2017 6:41 am
Event: Tr-Tr Ven SSq Ves
Description: Transiting Venus SemiSquare Transiting Vesta
There may be difficulties showing affection or problems with commitments in relationships now. We might experience creativity blocks or inhibitions.
Date & Time: Dec 31 2017 7:49 am
Event: Tr-Tr Ves Pll Jun
Description: Transiting Vesta Parallel Transiting Juno
Date & Time: Dec 31 2017 0:17 am
Event: Tr-Tr Pal Cpl Cer
Description: Transiting Pallas ContraParallel Transiting Ceres
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 31st:
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.
21ST DEGREE OF GEMINI
Part of Body: Arm muscles
Sabian Symbol: A labor demonstration.
ASPECTS OF THE MOON
OPPOSITION MERCURY Orb 2°40′ Separating
There can be disagreement between logic and feeling, the heart and the head. Relationships can be somewhat strained as responses to one another can be too intellectual/logical or too emotional, swinging between the two. Nervous energy, hypersensitivity.
QUINCUNX PLUTO Orb 1°35′ Separating
We may not be aware of our more demanding or controlling tendencies. We may feel vaguely frustrated, powerless, or tense. There can be undermining going on in our interactions and relationships. Wait for the tension to subside before taking action.
SQUARE CHIRON Orb 4°16′ Applying
We could be dwelling on hurt feelings or resentments. We can be sensitive to what others think of us, and decisions made now may not reflect our hearts, and can be regrettable later on. We might take things the wrong way due to sensitivity. We may not make efforts to be understood. Hurt feelings are opportunities for healing.
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.
11TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN
Part of Body: Left cruciate ligaments
Sabian Symbol: Pheasants display their brilliant colors on a vast lawn.
ASPECTS OF THE SUN
CONJUNCTION VENUS Orb 2°03′ 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.
SEXTILE MARS Orb 3°46′ Applying
We can be furthering our goals and desires without apology. A time for getting ahead, taking action, and solving problems, and some healthy self-centeredness. Competition. Taking the lead.
SEXTILE NEPTUNE Orb 1°41′ Applying
Opportunities will arise for you to express your intuitive and artistic nature.
CONJUNCTION PLUTO Orb 8°33′ 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.
18TH DEGREE OF SAGITTARIUS
Part of Body: Right femur
Sabian Symbol: Tiny children in sunbonnets.
ASPECTS OF MERCURY
TRINE URANUS Orb 6°53′ Applying
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.
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.
9TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN
Part of Body: Nerves of knee
Sabian Symbol: An angel carrying a harp.
ASPECTS OF VENUS
CONJUNCTION SATURN Orb 6°48′ 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 2°54′ 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°05′ 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°59′ 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 1°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.
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.
7TH DEGREE OF AQUARIUS
Part of Body: Right saphenous veins
Sabian Symbol: A child born of an eggshell.
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 31 December 2017
Aspects to Ven 08°Cp09 -23°38′
Cnj 08°Cp32 FACIES — Ruthlessness or the victim.
Aspects to Nod 15°Le22 +16°13′
Cnj 15°Le27 DUBHE Loving but forceful
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