Astrology of Today – Sunday, December 9, 2018

 

Today’s Moon:

• The Moon is in Capricorn.
• The Moon is waxing and in its New phase today.
• 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.
• Chiron turns direct today after retrograde motion since July 5th.
• Current retrogrades: Not much! Uranus Rx (until January 6th) and Chiron Rx (until today).

 

Daily Horoscopes/Astro Highlights for each Sign:

Aries

Chiron is at its yearly direct station today, dear Aries, and it can feel right to release some of the pressures you’ve been feeling recently. In particular, aim to allow yourself to feel recent hurts, as this process can lead to a more determined desire to take charge and improve your emotional state. Aim to go forward with fewer misconceptions and without false hopes. Today is strong for gaining a better understanding of a sensitive or intimate matter. You’re in fine form for capitalizing on opportunities, too, as the Moon spends the day at the top of your solar chart and aligns with both Saturn and Pluto there. So, while your emotional life is in strong focus, your awareness of your responsibilities and performance is perhaps as powerful now. You’re following the rules, but you’re also uncomfortable with staying the same.

Taurus

Today’s energies are somewhat complex, but mostly pleasantly so, dear Taurus. An issue with a friend might emerge today or this week with Chiron’s yearly turnaround of motion occurring today. It’s turning direct after a five-month retrograde cycle and going forward, you feel better equipped to deal with problems. This is about taking a direct approach after perhaps some sweeping of matters under the rug. With Chiron, this means putting your sensitivities to good use. In other words, you’ll be helping and understanding others rather than allowing insecurities slow you down. You can awaken to a possible solution to a relationship problem or a realization that helps you move forward. Today’s Moon meets with Saturn and then Pluto, and this can be a time of increasing ambition to learn, study, or share your ideas. What you’re learning these days can be integral to the direction you take in a couple of years when Saturn reaches the top of your solar chart. Also today, conversations can be revealing.

Gemini

The Moon joins heavy planets, Saturn and Pluto, in your solar eighth house today, dear Gemini, and you can feel a little more weighed down or serious than usual. It can be a time for getting to the bottom of a problem, however, or for really going at a project you love. Your decisions tend to be well-rounded now, particularly so. Dealing with a block or reality head-on can feel good, in fact. Listening and observing help you get an edge now as others are busy doing their own thing and overlooking vital details. You’re in the background today, but there’s quite a bit of power in this position! Also today, Chiron’s yearly direct turn happens, and it’s a turnaround that stimulates a take-charge attitude towards dealing with vulnerabilities and insecurities that may have been holding you back from pursuing professional goals and interests. Strong feelings can emerge now but can motivate you to take charge or clear the air. You’re building your confidence.

Cancer

Chiron’s direct turn today arrives after five months of retrograde motion, dear Cancer, encouraging you to push a little beyond your usual boundaries to find new and improved ways of dealing with resentment or hurt. You could discover that you feel more equipped mentally and emotionally to deal with issues that were previously buried or swept under the carpet. You’re also a whole lot less likely to allow insecurities to hold you back from pursuing what you want. Improvement and growth are especially important to you now and this week. Knowing your heart is the major key to your confidence right now. Even so, the Moon spends the day in your partnership sector, and there is also a stronger focus than usual on others in your life. You can learn a lot through your interactions with a significant other, and even if these lessons aren’t always entirely comfortable, you’ll appreciate them when you really get down to it. You can be making interesting observations and associations today.

Leo

Chiron has been retrograde for the last five months and turns direct today, dear Leo, and you can feel subtly but noticeably more equipped to deal with problem areas. There can be essential discoveries now, helped along by the analytical power of Mercury, that open your eyes to areas that can be improved. Insecurities don’t have the same power to hold you back from pursuing what and who you want going forward. The Moon spends the day in your health and work sector, meeting up with Saturn and Pluto there, fueling up your desire for self-improvement further. You have an emotional need to get on top of your everyday affairs. Taking care of unfinished work or getting back on track with a self-care or wellness program can be satisfying and even soothing now.

Virgo

The Moon meets with responsible Saturn and change agent Pluto today, dear Virgo, and your relationships can be charged or your ambition to create something special is a driving force. Interactions can be on the serious side now. You can enjoy refining a skill, studying, or adding form to a project. Even a more structured attention to a hobby or other forms of entertainment and recreation can be rewarding now. Acknowledging and processing complex emotions can figure strongly now and can be very useful. The need for self-expression is great, and you may be drawn to intense experiences as a result. Also today, Chiron turns direct, and there can be the need to deal with relationship issues or feelings about others. In the coming weeks, you’re in a more take-charge or active position for dealing with complicated feelings as you are more willing to face them and sort them out.

Libra

Your needs for safety, security, and familiarity are strong today, dear Libra, with the Moon and Saturn meeting in your sector of home and family. But the Moon also meets with Pluto there, and while you seek sustenance, you don’t want to stagnate. Making changes, tweaks, and refinements satisfies now. It’s especially important to surround yourself with positivity and calm right now since you’re in a more sensitive mood, but you’re not shying away from problems now. Financial strategies might also come into focus today, as they can be tied to long-term goals that are driving you. As well today, Chiron turns direct after five months of retrograde motion, and this can serve to increase your confidence in your ability to heal, improve, and grow. You feel more equipped to tackle matters related to daily routines, work, or health and fitness.

Scorpio

There is much to the day’s energies that encourage growing, improving, and healing, dear Scorpio. The wounded healer, Chiron, turns direct now, and this can lead to a personal epiphany or circumstance that pushes you to take charge of a problem area or to come to an understanding about a problem from the past. Mercury and Chiron connect once again, helping you resolve an issue through sorting, listing, musing, or conversing. You’re in a good position to release frustrations through a pet project or creative pursuit. The Moon, currently spending time in your communications sector, meets with Saturn and then Pluto, encouraging you to produce, accomplish, and make changes. Opportunities to bring your work home with you might arrive now, or you’re determined to learn something handy. You can benefit from learning valuable skills or tricks that have a long-term positive impact.

Sagittarius

You can more thoroughly enjoy making improvements, refinements, or tweaks to your practical affairs today, dear Sagittarius, and you can feel quite on top of things emotionally to boot. This is not about rising above fears but more related to meeting them head-on with Chiron strong and in focus today. Today’s energies favor straightforward, moderate moves. You’re happy with the straightforward part of this approach, although moderation is not always your thing! However, you’re willing to embrace the idea now. Personal revelations can emerge today with Chiron turning direct after five months of retrograde motion. Something that you may have buried or neglected is likely to surface and demand attention. It’s a fine time to feel equipped to handle problems in your personal life. Conversations are more helpful than usual, even if in spots they can feel a bit raw today.

Capricorn

Chiron is spending only a few more months in your communications sector, never to return, dear Capricorn, and turns direct after five months of retrograde motion. It’s a time when vital truths are coming to light that can stir up all sorts of unusual or mixed feelings. These can lead to important personal changes and improvements. Mercury with Chiron today can help you sort these things out further. This can be about adjusting the ways you communicate or your mental outlook to better handle your life. With the Moon in your sign all day, today is about feeling productive and taking charge. You are especially resourceful right now. Working through inner conflicts can be satisfying and empowering. Focus on nurturing long-term ambitions.

Aquarius

Today is powerful for eliminating extra mental clutter, dear Aquarius. You get help with this from a Mercury-Chiron aspect as well as the Moon’s transit of your soul sector. You are in a good position to identify those things that may be undermining your happiness, and conversations or ruminations can be revealing. Focusing on others can be rewarding, too, especially if you are helping out or supportive in some significant way. There is much to discover, and there are problems to solve, and getting some time to yourself can be therapeutic as well, so aim to divide your time well. Chiron turns direct today after five months of retrograde motion, and this is another nudge or prompt to take charge of problem areas in your life, particularly related to how others (and you) value or respect your contributions.

Pisces

Chiron is on its last leg of the transit of your sign, dear Pisces, and turns direct today. A pleasant change of pace is in store, and a realization or discovery that pushes you to take charge of your life can come now. Avoiding problems has likely been an issue in the five months of Chiron’s retrograde (since July), but this can cause anxiety that creeps into many areas of life and subtly undermines general happiness. Going forward, you feel more confident that you can overcome insecurities that may have kept you from doing things you’ve always wanted to do. December holds much of this type of energy – you are approaching matters more directly than usual. Also today, there can be a positive focus on your social life, goals, dreams, and wishes. Working through problems in a key relationship can be cathartic and puts you in a great position to work on improvements and growth.

* 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 9, 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 9 2018  0:00 am

Event: Moon in Capricorn

Description: The Moon in Capricorn

Consolidate. Pay attention to the foundations of life. Repair and restructure. Attend to financial or business matters. Make solid plans and get organized.

Date & Time: Dec 9 2018  0:08 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cnj Sat

Description: Transiting Moon Conjunction Transiting Saturn

There can be stronger awareness of our responsibilities, or new responsibilities fall into our laps. Emotions may be cooled, and we can appear to be unsympathetic. A time for making lists. Emotional matters may not fare very well. There can be some loneliness or starkness felt. An auspicious time for projects demanding endurance or tolerance. Also good for establishing new habits and rituals.

Date & Time: Dec 9 2018  6:23 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 9 2018  8:17 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mon SSq Mer

Description: Transiting Moon SemiSquare Transiting Mercury

What feels right clashes with logic today. What people are saying may be a misrepresentation of their true feelings/emotions. It’s better to think before we speak, or misunderstandings can follow. 

Date & Time: Dec 9 2018  10:05 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sxt Nep

Description: Transiting Moon Sextile Transiting Neptune

This is a feel-good time if we allow ourselves to relax and tune into the subtle aspects of life – art, nature, beauty, dreams, and spiritual realms. We absorb things easily, our senses are in good form, and we more naturally accept things and people as they are. There is no need to look for definite answers right now.

Date & Time: Dec 9 2018  10:48 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqr Pal

Description: Transiting Moon Square Transiting Pallas

Our judgment may be temporarily impaired by excessive emotions, or emotional bias. We may be experiencing a conundrum. Someone’s belief or idea can make us feel insecure or out of sorts, or otherwise rub us the wrong way. There can be sensitivity to others’ opinions experienced now.

Date & Time: Dec 9 2018  12:51 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sxt Mar

Description: Transiting Moon Sextile 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 9 2018  10:20 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cnj Plu

Description: Transiting Moon Conjunction Transiting Pluto

Deeper feelings emerge. Emotional extremes can be experienced now. This can be a time that we crave or recognize the need for an overhaul – a deep, lasting change.

Date & Time: Dec 9 2018  11:07 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mer Tri Chi

Description: Transiting Mercury Trine Transiting Chiron

Listen to your heart. This is a beneficial time to purify your thoughts and body.

Date & Time: Dec 9 2018  6:25 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mar Pll Pal

Description: Transiting Mars Parallel Transiting Pallas

Date & Time: Dec 9 2018  2:52 am

Event: Tr Chi D 

Description: Transiting Chiron Stationary

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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.

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.

 

Today’s Elemental Balance

 

AIR WEAK

We may have a difficult time being objective or detached. We may not be especially communicative.

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: NEW MOON

Moon 0 to 45 degrees ahead of the Sun. 

This is an energetic, impulsive, and subjective period of time. We are looking for new projects and opportunities. 

 

The following aspects (major only) and positions are at noon (EST) on December 9th:

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 CAPRICORN

We’re seeking out more structure and working hard to achieve some measure of security with the Moon in Capricorn. We’re able to tone down our emotional needs so that we can focus on material or practical priorities.

15TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN

Part of Body: Left knee cartilage 

Sabian Symbol: Many toys in the children’s ward of a hospital.

ASPECTS OF THE MOON

SEXTILE MARS  Orb 0°24′ Applying

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, and are more independent, resourceful, or brave.

CONJUNCTION SATURN  Orb 5°55′ Separating

There can be stronger awareness of our responsibilities, or new responsibilities fall into our laps. Emotions may be cooled, and we can appear to be unsympathetic.

SEXTILE NEPTUNE  Orb 0°57′ Separating

This is a feel-good time if we allow ourselves to relax and tune into the subtle aspects of life – art, nature, beauty, dreams, and spiritual realms. We absorb things easily, our senses are in good form, and we more naturally accept things and people as they are. There is no need to look for definite answers right now.

CONJUNCTION PLUTO  Orb 5°10′ Applying

Deeper feelings emerge. Emotional extremes can be experienced now. This can be a time that we crave or recognize the need for an overhaul – a deep, lasting change.

THE SUN

THE SUN IN SAGITTARIUS

You are a sunny and adventurous individual. You are optimistic and philosophical, and may tend to bluntness.

18TH DEGREE OF SAGITTARIUS

Part of Body: Right femur 

Sabian Symbol: Tiny children in sunbonnets.

ASPECTS OF THE SUN

SQUARE MARS  Orb 2°26′ 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.

SQUARE NEPTUNE  Orb 3°48′ Separating

This a time for dreaming rather than important decision-making. It’s a good time to pay special attention to dreams and inspiration. Clarity may not be with us, but we probably don’t need it right now. It’s difficult to know for certain what we want, as we may be wavering.

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.

28TH DEGREE OF SCORPIO

Part of Body: Mucous membranes 

Sabian Symbol: The king of the fairies approaching his domain.

ASPECTS OF MERCURY

QUINCUNX URANUS  Orb 1°01′ Applying

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 0°00′ 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.

5TH DEGREE OF SCORPIO

Part of Body: Testicles, left side of uterus 

Sabian Symbol: A massive, rocky shore.

ASPECTS OF VENUS

OPPOSITION URANUS  Orb 5°25′ Separating

An exciting creative person or project might suddenly come to light, creating a little tension. Social affairs are unpredictable. There can be aloofness or rebelliousness in relationships, with fashion and trends, and in our tastes. Distancing in relationships may figure strongly. There can be issues with personal freedom and expression which seem to counter closeness or intimacy.

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.

16TH DEGREE OF PISCES

Part of Body: Cruciate ligaments of the right foot 

Sabian Symbol: In a quiet moment, the flow of inspiration.

ASPECTS OF MARS

CONJUNCTION NEPTUNE  Orb 1°21′ 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.

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)

7TH DEGREE OF SAGITTARIUS

Part of Body: Right superior femoral artery 

Sabian Symbol: Cupid knocking at the door.

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).

9TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN

Part of Body: Nerves of knee 

Sabian Symbol: An angel carrying a harp.

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.

4TH DEGREE OF AQUARIUS

Part of Body: Left fibula 

Sabian Symbol: A hindu healer.

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.

15TH DEGREE OF LIBRA

Part of Body: Right inguinal lymph nodes 

Sabian Symbol: Circular paths.

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.

22ND DEGREE OF TAURUS

Part of Body: Tongue muscles 

Sabian Symbol: White dove over troubled waters.

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.

12TH DEGREE OF SCORPIO

Part of Body: Seminal vesicles 

Sabian Symbol: An embassy ball.

THE BLACK MOON IN AQUARIUS

14TH DEGREE OF AQUARIUS

Part of Body: Left tibial artery 

Sabian Symbol: A train entering a tunnel.

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 9, 2018.**