- The Moon is in Gemini until 3:10 AM, after which the Moon is in Cancer.
- The Moon is void until 3:10 AM (since 6:38 PM yesterday).
- The Moon is waxing and in its Waxing Gibbous phase until 9:24 PM after which the Moon is waning and in its Full Moon phase.
- The Full Moon occurs today at 9:24 PM in the sign of Cancer.
- Mercury is in its post-retrograde shadow until January 10, 2018.
Horoscopes
Aries
You begin the year with a Full Moon in your home and family sector, dear Aries. This Full Moon is sure to heighten emotions in general, but it also brings matters to light that were previously buried or hidden, and this can act to clear the way towards important improvements. Domestic conditions are illuminated. House repairs, family dramas, and other such issues may need attention now. The demands of your personal life become paramount. You’re also in the position to come up with creative ways to approach your goals. You can experience a subtle shift in your priorities or your goals today as you consider your dreams and ideals. Material goals become more satisfying if they are balanced out with things that bring you a stronger sense of purpose or meaning. Someone has your back right now, or you can make a connection with someone who has excellent ideas.
Taurus
Emotions run high today as a new year begins and a Full Moon occurs, dear Taurus. This Full Moon stimulates your communications sector, bringing a culmination to a project or drama in your immediate environment. You may be rushing to meet a deadline at this time or news comes in that moves things forward. It may be a hectic time, but it’s also a period of discovering feelings that have been building, and then embracing them. Now that you know what’s in your heart, you’re ready to make better decisions. A Sun-Neptune influence today is a romantic or idealistic one. You are drawing on imagination and intuition to inspire your dreams. Routine seems more drab and unappealing than usual, and you seek out different experiences or lines of thought. You might come up with new, creative ideas, particularly for overcoming problems and negative or distressing situations. Placing faith in a loved one can do the world of good for your relationship. If you need a favor, this is a great time to ask for one, but you’ll also enjoy helping others out now, as well.
Gemini
The New Year begins with a Full Moon, dear Gemini, which tends to raise emotions and get people excited. You may very well get a chance to handle a money matter or predicament surrounding personal possessions or an intimate relationship. This can instead be a time when you recognize the need to take better care of yourself and your resources through the events of the week or an epiphany. This is a great time for identifying which expenses and possessions are excessive or unnecessary. A Sun-Neptune influence comes into play today, and your intuition serves you particularly well when it comes to possible career moves or strategies for success. Your dreams aid you rather than obscure your vision or enjoyment of the moment, and you could regain some inspiration as a result. Forgiveness and acceptance come more easily now and can help cleanse you. You are in the mood to start anew from the inside out. Be sure to follow through on impulses to connect with others.
Cancer
A Full Moon occurs in your sign today as a new year begins, dear Cancer, and this can be a time of a personal revelation or awakening to feelings you’ve kept at bay. You are in the spotlight, and you may very well be in demand. Full Moons help you connect with what’s in your heart, and it’s empowering, even if you don’t yet have a plan set in stone for going after what you want. Let time tell and allow things to unfold naturally. Helping you with this is a Sun-Neptune sextile that also facilitates connecting with others who may be integral to a lucky break or valuable life lesson. This is a good time for recognizing your own needs as just as important as those of anyone else, and this ultimately allows you to interact and relate in a more natural, whole way. Rapport with others can be almost psychic today and tomorrow. As you look at a problem or situation in a new light, you find it easier to relax.
Leo
The New Year opens with the Moon moving into your privacy sector, dear Leo, and a Full Moon occurring in this area of your solar chart. This Full Moon presents genuine opportunities to recognize feelings you’ve kept at bay or otherwise suppressed so that you can make better decisions. Introspection and retrospect are in order. Take extra rest or time for relaxing activities, or those things that facilitate getting in touch with your intuition, which is heightened now. There may be a work project or health matter that is reaching a head for some Leos. Physical complaints may surface that require you to slow down. For most, there can be significant dreams or intuitive flashes that occur now. Also today, the Sun and Neptune harmonize, and you benefit from considering the imaginative or creative side of your work, services, or health goals. Confidence comes from a sense that everything will work out or that everything will fall into place with patience. Intuition tends to guide you towards the right information or methods to get the results you’re looking for. Trusting your inner guide works well for you now.
Virgo
The Full Moon occurring today could bring illumination, or a revelation, to a friendship or romance, dear Virgo. You’re beginning the year in a heightened emotional state with the Full Moon lighting up your sector of friends, groups, wishes, and hopes. This can be the time of a humanitarian gesture, an awakening to your feelings about someone or the rekindling of interest in a project. It can be a busy time for you when you’re suddenly around others or in demand. This is, in fact, a good period for mingling, attending social events, and otherwise making connections with others, as the Sun in a jubilant, creative sector of your chart harmonizes with Neptune, ruler and guest of your partnership sector. Your view of people may be a bit more idealistic, romantic, or influenced by your dreams today. A particular person in your life may help you see the value of patience or might help you understand an issue in a happier light.
Libra
The new year begins with an emotionally-charged Full Moon, dear Libra, making sure your heart is in whatever you’re doing now. It may pull your attention to a career, reputation, or public matter, or a responsibility. This can be a great time for attracting attention for positive efforts or a good deed. It may also be a time that requires you to take charge and show your responsible side. As well today, a Sun-Neptune influence helps you focus on the creative, imaginative, and aesthetic side of your home life. It’s also strong for bringing more compassion, understanding, and joy to family and work relationships. As much as you may have craved tangible results recently, right now you recognize some of the intangibles that give life a little extra flair. You have a distinct desire to grow, contribute, and improve.
Scorpio
The new year begins with the Moon moving into your adventure sector, dear Scorpio, and reaching full there. It’s an emotionally-charged time for discovering your true feelings on a matter or for reaching a significant turning point. This Full Moon occurs along the mental axis in your solar chart, suggesting communications, projects, or information can be the subject now, but it might also awaken your need for spirit-refreshing experiences, inspiring you to pursue your heart’s desire. Also influencing today is a Sun-Neptune sextile, and you’re expressing yourself with distinctive creative flair. You’re reconnecting with your spiritual goals, compassion, and intuition now, and it feels quite magical! An experience or person can expand your perspective. There can be pleasures and possibly inspiration through short trips, running errands, and casual conversation.
Sagittarius
The Moon moves into your intimacy sector just as the year begins, dear Sagittarius, and reaches full. This Full Moon may awaken strong feelings about a relationship or financial matter. The need to depend on someone or to seek out support may arise this week. Financial, sharing, and ownership matters are stimulated. It can be a good time for getting a great deal or a pass on a problem that has been weighing on your mind. You are looking to make your life feel more secure and comfortable now, and you might stumble upon exciting information, gifts, or purchases that help you move towards these goals. Business instincts are creative and on target, making now an excellent time for generating new ideas and goals or for refining existing ones. Remind yourself of your most important goals and values, including and perhaps especially the intangibles. Focus now should be on what genuinely fulfills you.
Capricorn
The year begins with a lovely Full Moon in your opposite sign, dear Capricorn, reminding you of your close relationships and significant people in your life. This can be the time of a personal revelation or the emergence of your undeniable feelings for someone. You may come in touch with your feelings, but what to do with them may not be entirely straightforward just yet! However, take your time with this, as matters need to unfold naturally. Helping you along is a Sun-Neptune aspect that softens your disposition and encourages you to have faith in yourself — and in life itself. It’s an excellent time for taking stock and making refinements. Think about whether your highest goals and ideals are well-represented in your current plans. Good connections may be made now.
Aquarius
The year begins with a Full Moon in your work and health sector, dear Aquarius, and you can come to realizations that push you along a path of making improvements. You may see the need for changes in your job or health routines. You can use this surge of emotional energy to make positive changes to your life now. A Sun-Neptune influence helps you get into the right frame of mind to reflect and connect with your needs or even with nature, as it stimulates your senses and increases your appreciation for the natural world. Recognizing your spiritual or imaginative needs can ultimately lead to more clarity and better decisions with long-term goals. You can be feeling strongly about helping others, and volunteering your support or services can be rewarding.
Pisces
The energy of the Full Moon today can bring illumination to your feelings, particularly regarding a romantic affair, creative project, relationship with a child, or friendship. The demands of your broader goals in life may have been taking over your life recently, and now you recognize the need to bring more balance to your life. It’s also possible people in your life are going through their own changes and stages, and they need more attention now, or a creative project begins or culminates. Your need to connect to groups or people with whom you share common aspirations is prominent now, and this is a great time or connecting. Accommodating others can be very satisfying or rewarding today. You are seeking out activities and endeavors that give you a stronger sense of meaning or purpose, and you’re more likely to find them now with your intuition as strong as it is today and tomorrow.
* 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 January 1st, 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: Jan 1 2018 3:10 am
Event: Moon enters Cancer
Description: The Moon in Cancer
This is a good time for making or nurturing emotional connections, sharing feelings, and connecting with our imagination, warmth, compassion, and sensitivity. We might concentrate on home, family, and domestic matters now. Nurture others and also the self.
Date & Time: Jan 1 2018 9:23 pm
Event: Full Moon at 11°Cn37′
Date & Time: Jan 1 2018 2:09 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqq Mar
Description: Transiting Moon SesquiSquare Transiting Mars
We can overreact and exhibit impatience. However, this can also be a time of self-motivation.
Date & Time: Jan 1 2018 3:10 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cnj Can
Description: Transiting Moon Entering Cancer
This is a good time for making or nurturing emotional connections, sharing feelings, and connecting with our imagination, warmth, compassion, and sensitivity. We might concentrate on home, family, and domestic matters now. Nurture others and also the self.
Date & Time: Jan 1 2018 3:40 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon SSq Nod
Description: Transiting Moon SemiSquare 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: Jan 1 2018 5:25 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Opp Sat
Description: Transiting Moon Opposition Transiting Saturn
There could be a realization that is disappointing or depressing, a feeling of limitation, or an experience of being blocked or thwarted now. There could be a lack of warmth and sensitivity experienced now, and self-protectiveness.
Date & Time: Jan 1 2018 6:19 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqq Jup
Description: Transiting Moon SesquiSquare Transiting Jupiter
Time to show some restraint. Grandiosity is not appealing. Neither is excess. Practice self-control. Self-indulgence is more likely now. We’re not as inclined to consider the consequences of over-eating, over-drinking, or overdoing in general. We may be acting in a haughty manner.
Date & Time: Jan 1 2018 6:48 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon SSq Cer
Description: Transiting Moon SemiSquare Transiting Ceres
Date & Time: Jan 1 2018 1:21 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Qnx Jun
Description: Transiting Moon Quincunx Transiting Juno
There can be some inclination to manipulate others to further our own goals, which should be avoided. There may be indecision regarding feelings about a relationship. Alternatively, there can be a conundrum regarding family and a relationship.
Date & Time: Jan 1 2018 4:36 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqq Ves
Description: Transiting Moon SesquiSquare Transiting Vesta
We can be a little stiff with our emotions, and we can be distracted from our work or focus. There can be difficulty expressing tenderness, concern, or care.
Date & Time: Jan 1 2018 6:27 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Opp Ven
Description: Transiting Moon Opposition Transiting Venus
There may be emotional epiphanies or displays of affection now. Sentimentality and overindulgence are likely now. Differences in views and feelings with someone can be pronounced and could bother us now. Try to relax and not obsess.
Date & Time: Jan 1 2018 9:23 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Opp Sun
Description: Transiting Moon Opposition Transiting Sun
A Full Moon occurs now. Discrepancies between our actions and your emotional needs can reach a head. This is a time for acknowledging our feelings, but there is also a need for some self-control.
Date & Time: Jan 1 2018 9:52 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Tri Nep
Description: Transiting Moon Trine 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.
Strong Signs, Elements, Modes
BALANCE OF SIGNS
CANCER STRONG
Nurturing, protective, tenacious, emotional sensitive, watery, strong roots. Can be overly protective, unwilling to let go, timid, reclusive.
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.
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
CARDINAL STRONG
We are ready to take action and to take on challenges, and can become frustrated with stagnant conditions.
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 January 1st:
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 CANCER
You need nurturing. Under stress you may want to retire to the comfort of your home. You will form a strong bond with your mother. You may have difficulty in breaking away from home later in life.
6TH DEGREE OF CANCER
Part of Body: Diaphragm
Sabian Symbol: Game birds feathering their nests.
ASPECTS OF THE MOON
OPPOSITION THE SUN Orb 5°35′ Applying
Discrepancies between our actions and emotional needs can reach a head. This is a time for acknowledging our feelings, but there is also a need for some self-control.
OPPOSITION VENUS Orb 3°46′ Applying
We may be attempting to please others and ignoring our own needs, or tending to our own needs and alienating others. We can be feeling needy, looking for love or attention outside of ourselves. Indulgence, dissatisfaction.
OPPOSITION SATURN Orb 4°09′ Separating
There could be a realization that is disappointing or depressing, a feeling of limitation, or an experience of being blocked or thwarted now. There could be a lack of warmth and sensitivity experienced now, and self-protectiveness.
TRINE NEPTUNE Orb 6°17′ Applying
We are turning into the subtle aspects of life – art, nature, beauty, dreams, and spiritual realms. We more naturally accept situations and people as they are. Sensitivity, compassion.
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.
12TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN
Part of Body: Right knee joint
Sabian Symbol: A student of nature lecturing.
ASPECTS OF THE SUN
CONJUNCTION VENUS Orb 1°48′ 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°22′ 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 0°41′ Applying
Opportunities will arise for you to express your intuitive and artistic nature.
CONJUNCTION PLUTO Orb 7°34′ 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.
19TH DEGREE OF SAGITTARIUS
Part of Body: Left femur
Sabian Symbol: Pelicans, disturbed by people move their habitat.
ASPECTS OF MERCURY
TRINE URANUS Orb 5°55′ 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.
10TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN
Part of Body: Right cruciate ligaments
Sabian Symbol: An albatross feeding from the hand of a sailor.
ASPECTS OF VENUS
SEXTILE NEPTUNE Orb 2°30′ Applying
You and a romantic and gentle partner. You like to share creative pursuits in your relationships.
MARS
MARS IN SCORPIO
You are a passionate warrior. You are dramatic, and may have strong sexual urges. You may make a vengeful opponent.
15TH DEGREE OF SCORPIO
Part of Body: Cowper’s glands
Sabian Symbol: Children playing around five mounds of sand.
ASPECTS OF MARS
CONJUNCTION JUPITER Orb 2°26′ 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°41′ 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.
18TH DEGREE OF SCORPIO
Part of Body: Vas deferens, hymen
Sabian Symbol: A woods rich in autumn coloring.
ASPECTS OF JUPITER
TRINE NEPTUNE Orb 5°08′ 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°44′ 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.
24TH DEGREE OF SCORPIO
Part of Body: Nasal septum
Sabian Symbol: Crowds coming down the mountain to listen to one man.
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.
27TH DEGREE OF ARIES
Part of Body: Fornix/frontal bone
Sabian Symbol: Through imagination, a lost opportunity is regained.
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 1 January 2018
Aspects to Ven 09°Cp24 -23°35′
Cnj 08°Cp32 FACIES — Ruthlessness or the victim.
Aspects to Mar 14°Sc36 -15°21′
Cnj 15°Sc19 ZUBEN ELGENUBI Positive social reform
Aspects to Ves 23°Sc28 -13°24′
Cnj 24°Sc02 AGENA The pain of learning
Aspects to Nod 15°Le17 +16°14′
Cnj 15°Le27 DUBHE Loving but forceful
Suprised the Full Moon in Cancer got a little bar. Intensity 😶