- The Moon is in Taurus until 12:39 PM, after which the Moon is in Gemini.
- The Moon is void until 12:39 PM (since yesterday at 10:16 PM).
- The Moon is waxing and in its First Quarter phase.
- The First Quarter Moon occurred on the 24th and the Full Moon/Lunar Eclipse will occur on January 31st in the sign of Leo.
- Mars enters Sagittarius today (Mars transits Sagittarius January 26th to March 17th).
Horoscopes
Aries
Your ruler, Mars, moves into harmony with your sign today, dear Aries, and will continue to move through your adventure sector until March 17th. This is a time for feeling positive, energized, and enthusiastic. You are very content with doing your own thing and exploring your world independently, but you can also be inspiring and motivating with others for taking action on matters. Taking charge of your life comes more naturally now. You’re braver, more courageous, and less inhibited during these seven weeks. Competitive and physical activities are favored. The need to get a lot of little things done is pressing today, however, and can certainly compete with Mars encouraging you to live your life more fully, and your best bet is to strike a compromise.
Taurus
Mars is the planet of action, fire, courage, and motivation, dear Taurus, and enters your intimacy sector today. Until March 17th, power dynamics and self-control become more significant issues in your life. Some of the more obvious, surface heat in your close relationships drops, but if there are troubles that run deeper, they’re likely to emerge now. You are learning that power is not about having the upper hand with others – it’s about managing your own energy well. This can be a stellar period for applying strategy to your life, particularly related to pursuing your desires or going after what you want. You can be very sensitive to the give-and-take side of a relationship at this time. Watch for the magnification of problem areas, particularly related to suspicion. Otherwise, find constructive activities you love doing and pour your energy into them — you’re more focused than usual.
Gemini
Mars enters your partnership sector today, dear Gemini, and this transit will last until March 17th, putting a lot of emphasis on partnering and teamwork. Your close significant relationships and partnerships are animated and lively during this period, taking on a competitive feel. If you are meeting with hostility or aggressiveness in people you meet or people you’re close with, consider whether you are projecting personal frustrations onto others, but draw the boundaries you need. This can be an animated, energized, passionate, and sometimes problematic period for close relationships. It can be a great time for finally dealing with problem areas in your relationships. There can be a lot of activity in the relationship department or your social life, and for some, an active time spent with counselors or other one-on-one situations. Perhaps most importantly, you are learning a lot about yourself and your desires and motivations through people in your life, who may be encouraging you to take action or get moving.
Cancer
Fiery, confident, and competitive Mars now moves through your work and health sector until March 17th, dear Cancer, and you’re bringing more of these Mars qualities to your daily affairs, work, and wellness programs during this dynamic period. Work may be competitive now, but if you can set your own pace, you’ll get a whole lot done. This is a time for testing the effectiveness of your routines and habits and turning them around if need be. Daily life may speed up, and might at times be a little chaotic without careful management. For some of you, there is a larger workload to deal with, but for others, it may be due to increased motivation to take on more projects. Do your best not to overexert yourself. Also watch for conflicts with people you work or live with, as you can be working at a quicker pace. Otherwise, with energy channeled well, you can get a whole lot done. Today, however, your emotional need to unwind can conflict with these goals, but consider getting the extra rest you need.
Leo
Mars begins transiting in harmony with your sign today, dear Leo. This transit, lasting until March 17th, is a strong one for romance, entertainment, personal appeal, and the pursuit of pleasure. With Mars, there is always the possibility of raised passions, conflict, impatience, and impulsiveness, but when channeled well, you can feel quite enthusiastic and courageous. It’s a playful and expressive period. Your energy levels improve, and you tend to assert yourself with more success and ease. This can also be a good time for physical activity and competition in general. You are bound to put more energy into pleasure and play during this cycle! It’s a time for courageously pursuing your heart’s desire. Your direct approach tends to get you results. Today, the Moon moves into a more impersonal but friendly sector of your solar chart, and you may need to tone things down just for now.
Virgo
Fiery Mars begins transiting your home and family sector today, dear Virgo, and will energize this area of your solar chart until March 17th. Expect a lot of extra energy for domestic matters going forward and possibly some conflicts if you don’t direct some of this extra energy into productive channels. Especially appropriate ones are work done ON the home or activities with family. Aim to enjoy extra time spent on improving your home life and consider ways to enhance your feelings of security and comfort. With Mars challenging your sign, you may need to work a little harder to achieve your goals in the coming weeks, but pushing through obstacles can be satisfying, too.
Libra
Fiery Mars begins its transit of your communications sector today and will continue to energize this area of your solar chart until March 17th, dear Libra. With this position, it can be easy to get fired up about your ideas, and just as easy to get excited and motivated about mental projects, interests, and learning pursuits. On the downside, there can be some impatience when people around you don’t seem to be catching on as fast as you, or catching up to your pace. Take advantage of this transit by pouring your energy into intellectual tasks, errands, making connections, and exploring new subjects if possible, as you can get a whole lot done now with passion and vigor. This influence can excite your mind, animate your daily life, and stimulate your nervous system at times! Tame impatience, and you’ll find this period excellent for discovering your intellectual passions and finding the courage to speak about what’s important to you.
Scorpio
Mars exits your sign today, dear Scorpio, and you’ll see some pressures to action subside. You’ll be more patient, and you’ll have less need for a hectic pace in your life. Mars now transits your resources sector until March 17th, and this cycle can see a lot of your energy directed into seeking out security, business endeavors, settling in, or building upon what you have. Coming first or initiating new projects is less compelling now, as you’d prefer to see things through. The drive to develop, increase, or improve your resources can be strong, but there can also be some tensions surrounding personal finances and possessions during this transit. Questions of ownership and values can emerge for quick handling. It’s a strong period for working through issues related to self-esteem.
Sagittarius
Fiery, assertive, and courageous Mars enters your sign today, dear Sagittarius, and will stick with you until March 17th. Energy levels run high during this cycle, sometimes to excess, and it’s up to you how you manage and direct it all! Mars’ recent journey through your privacy sector likely pulled up some buried frustrations, but you may have felt you had few direct ways of releasing it all. Now, you’re more definite about what needs to be done, and you are more straightforward, direct, and forthright in your manner. It’s also a good period for romantic and creative attention. Pace yourself, but take action on things that matter to you most. You can get a whole lot done during this exciting transit, especially with a concurrent transit of Vesta in your sign helping you focus and channel your power.
Capricorn
With Mars now in Sagittarius until March 17th, your energy levels may be at a lower point, dear Capricorn. This is because Sagittarius is the sign just behind yours, and this cycle precedes the Mars in Capricorn period that begins on March 17th and represents a new beginning on an energetic level. While it’s a time of reorganizing and redirection, this transit is good for opportunities and will to take action on private or behind-the-scenes matters. A lot may be going on behind the scenes or on the inside that you’re not yet ready to share with others. You can experience unusual but compelling attractions and desires. There can be less clarity and apparent confidence displayed now, but this should not be considered a negative thing. In fact, it’s part of a natural energetic cycle, and this is a time for recharging yourself so that you can realign with your real, deep desires. You may need to lay to rest some plans or projects that have outgrown their purpose. Honor your needs for extra rest, meditation, privacy, and reflection.
Aquarius
Mars is now transiting your solar eleventh house, dear Aquarius, and there is more natural energy with you for moving your plans forward. This cycle that lasts until March 17th tends to bring teamwork into stronger focus, and it can also stimulate a desire to oversee and organize ambitious projects. It can be a busy period when your social life may be more demanding, and it can also be a time when you are especially motivated to create new long-term plans. In previous weeks while Mars was transiting your solar tenth house, there may have been quite a bit of pressure to push yourself with work or responsibilities, and now this pressure tends to subside considerably. If there have been competitive or difficult energies with friends that have been brewing under the surface of things, they’re likely to emerge so that you can clear the air during this cycle.
Pisces
Mars moves to the top of your solar chart, dear Pisces, stimulating your ambitions and drive to get ahead, and will continue to energize this area of your chart until March 17th. This change brings a decidedly strong need to take action when it comes to fulfilling your responsibilities and pushing your professional interests forward. Impulsive moves and conflicts with authority may be problem areas from time to time during these seven weeks, however. Of course, you can also harness this energy and take advantage of it by pushing yourself just a little to do better. Not everything comes easily to you right now, but sometimes this extra push is precisely what you need. With Mars in charge of your income sector, this cycle also points to more confidence about your own value or worth, and possibly the pursuit of an income that reflects this. It may be a money peak, as well.
* Remember to read horoscopes for your Ascendant sign and Sun sign. If you don’t know your Ascendant sign (and you know your birth time), you can look it up here.
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Astrology of Today – The Details:
If you’re astrologically inclined and interested in the details of the Astrology of today, here are some of the factors considered in the forecasts:
Planet Color Key: The longer the bar, the slower the aspecting planet and the longer the duration of the planet’s transit.
Date & Time: Jan 26, 2018, at 12:39 pm
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: Jan 26, 2018, at 7:56 am
Event: Moon goes void of course
Date & Time: Jan 26, 2018, at 5:04 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sxt Chi
Description: Transiting Moon Sextile Transiting Chiron
We are more emotionally present and involved. We more easily hone in on problem areas and want to fix them. Synchronicity is a feature of our daily life right now. Tune in and enjoy the spiritual signposts.
Date & Time: Jan 26, 2018, at 12:39 pm
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: Jan 26, 2018, at 12:52 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Opp Mar
Description: Transiting Moon Opposition Transiting Mars
We may be acting on impulse now, and if we’ve been holding back our feelings, they might burst up and out now. There can be touchiness, we can be temperamental, but also courageous. There could be domestic conflict or a conflict within ourselves (whether or not to express something, or to act upon a desire).
Date & Time: Jan 26, 2018, at 5:01 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cpl Ves
Description: Transiting Moon ContraParallel Transiting Vesta
Date & Time: Jan 26, 2018, at 7:53 pm
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: Jan 26, 2018, at 8:27 pm
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: Jan 26, 2018, at 9:54 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Pll Nod
Description: Transiting Moon Parallel Transiting North Node
Date & Time: Jan 26, 2018, at 9:59 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Opp Ves
Description: Transiting Moon Opposition 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 26, 2018, at 5:26 am
Event: Tr-Tr Ven SSq Chi
Description: Transiting Venus SemiSquare Transiting Chiron
Self-protectiveness can prevent us from learning from others and getting closer.
Date & Time: Jan 26, 2018, at 7:56 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mar Cnj Sag
Description: Transiting Mars Entering Sagittarius
Time to be an inspirational leader. You have a strong desire for exploration and adventure. Be one-pointed in your desires.
Date & Time: Jan 26, 2018, at 10:48 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Nep Qnx Cer
Description: Transiting Neptune Quincunx Transiting Ceres
Strong Signs, Elements, Modes
BALANCE OF SIGNS
TAURUS STRONG
Stable and enduring, strong values, unyielding, earthy, acquisitive, strong desires. Can be stuck, stubborn, overly possessive, self-indulgent.
CAPRICORN STRONG
Disciplined, responsible, reliable, industrious, conscientious, practical, achieving. Can be pessimistic, overly conventional, rigid, materialistic, callous.
AQUARIUS STRONG
Humanitarian, innovative, group conscious, progressive, serving others. Can be rebellious, eccentric, aloof, emotionally superficial, overly extroverted.
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.
WATER WEAK
There may be some insensitivity or lack of empathy now. We may be out of touch with what we’re feeling or with our emotional needs. We may be tougher than usual now, and more inclined to follow mental or practical considerations than we are to listen to our intuition.
BALANCE OF MODES
FIXED STRONG
We are thinking about the long view, seeking out security and stability rather than change. We may be committed, focused, resistant to making changes, and stubborn.
LUNAR PHASE: FIRST QUARTER
Moon from 90 to 135 degrees ahead of the Sun.
We are motivated to take action, perhaps due to a clash, conflict, or stress, as we are more aware of problems and differences now. Plans are beginning to take off or turn a corner. We should watch for pushing too hard.
The following aspects (major only) and positions are at noon (EST) on January 26th:
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 TAURUS
This is a time for settling in, establishing and maintaining routines, and consolidating existing projects. We are building and developing. We crave predictability, stability, and security. This time favors ongoing projects and activities more than new ones.
30TH DEGREE OF TAURUS
Part of Body: Trapezius muscle
Sabian Symbol: A peacock parading on an ancient lawn.
ASPECTS OF THE MOON
TRINE THE SUN Orb 7°04′ Applying
We are supportive, cooperative, open, genuine, and more relaxed than usual.
OPPOSITION MARS Orb 0°29′ Applying
We may be acting on impulse now, and if we’ve been holding back our feelings, they might burst up and out now. There can be touchiness, we can be temperamental, but also courageous. There could be domestic conflict or a conflict within ourselves (whether or not to express something, or to act upon a desire).
THE SUN
THE SUN IN AQUARIUS
You are unconventional, friendly, unpredictable and innovative. You like originality and may become rebellious.
7TH DEGREE OF AQUARIUS
Part of Body: Right saphenous veins
Sabian Symbol: A child born of an eggshell.
ASPECTS OF THE SUN
CONJUNCTION VENUS Orb 4°09′ Separating
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 THE SOUTH NODE Orb 8°17′ Applying
In past lives you have not expressed yourself to your greatest potential. In this life you are being challenged to use these talents. You have been given a second chance.
MERCURY
MERCURY IN CAPRICORN
You are a wise and careful thinker. You place importance on credibility and authority. Therefore you will seek knowledge which carries some authority. You may approach new ideas with caution.
23RD DEGREE OF CAPRICORN
Part of Body: Muscle insertions of upper to lower legs
Sabian Symbol: Two awards for bravery in war.
ASPECTS OF MERCURY
SEXTILE JUPITER Orb 1°44′ Separating
Positive thinking, new insights, cooperation, short trips, writing, teaching, studying, submitting applications and forms, test taking, and making diagnoses and observations. We more readily exercise good judgment and are open to learning.
SQUARE URANUS Orb 2°25′ Applying
Original ideas but perhaps too radical or disorganized, or perceived as such. There can be mental or nervous tension experienced now. Mistakes can be made due to impatience.
CONJUNCTION PLUTO Orb 2°45′ Separating
You have a probing mind. You avoid social chit-chat preferring deep and meaningful conversations. You are able to research topics of interest.
SEXTILE CHIRON Orb 3°07′ Applying
There is more sensitivity to what is communicated, and how it’s communicated. We are looking at things in a more holistic way.
VENUS
VENUS IN AQUARIUS
You enjoy unconventional and odd relationships, which give you the freedom to express your individuality. You enjoy talking more than touching. You enjoy being in a group of friends.
11TH DEGREE OF AQUARIUS
Part of Body: Right cruciate ligaments
Sabian Symbol: A man tete-a-tete with his inspiration.
ASPECTS OF VENUS
OPPOSITION THE NORTH NODE Orb 4°07′ Applying
We may be re-evaluating relationships in terms of whether or not they are contributing to our personal growth. There could be some superficiality in our interactions now.
CONJUNCTION THE SOUTH NODE Orb 4°07′ Applying
We may be re-evaluating relationships in terms of whether or not they are contributing to our personal growth. There could be some superficiality in our interactions now.
MARS
MARS IN SAGITTARIUS
You are an inspirational leader, and have a strong desire for exploration and adventure. You may be one-pointed in your desires.
1ST DEGREE OF SAGITTARIUS
Part of Body: Pelvic bone
Sabian Symbol: A grand army of the republic campfire.
ASPECTS OF MARS
TRINE CHIRON Orb 4°34′ Separating
There is more courage to face problems. Fighting for the underdog. Physical healing can help inner healing, and vice versa.
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.
21ST DEGREE OF SCORPIO
Part of Body: Sphenoid sinus
Sabian Symbol: A soldier derelict in his duty.
ASPECTS OF JUPITER
SEXTILE PLUTO Orb 1°00′ Separating
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.
TRINE CHIRON Orb 4°51′ Applying
You have the gift of wisdom. You trust your own intuitive nature, and are able to teach others on the spiritual path. You are able to encompass other people’s personal philosophies without feeling threatened, so that others trust you with their spiritual problems.
SATURN
SATURN IN CAPRICORN
You are conservative and authoritarian, and have strong worldly ambitions. You are a responsible worker.
5TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN
Part of Body: Cutaneous nerves of knee
Sabian Symbol: People rowing a canoe and dancing a war dance.
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.
ASPECTS OF URANUS
SQUARE PLUTO Orb 5°10′ Applying
A time for making sweeping changes and for adapting to changes in order to progress. This is a time for revising, altering, overhauling, and purging. We can experience tension, fear, and pressure, but also a sense of liberation from over-attachments and situations that have been holding us back from growth.
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)
13TH DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Plantar artery of left foot
Sabian Symbol: A sword in a museum.
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 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).
26TH DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Plantar nerves
Sabian Symbol: A new moon that divides its influences.
VESTA IN SAGITTARIUS
You have the ability to work relentlessly for a cause in which you believe. You need to make sure you do not exclude other people’s points of view. You have visions and enjoy the adventure of discovery in your work.
6TH DEGREE OF SAGITTARIUS
Part of Body: Left femoral artery
Sabian Symbol: A game of cricket.
PALLAS
PALLAS IN TAURUS
You have the ability to see the beauty in nature and the arts. You have much common sense and wisdom. You may become involved in either healing with your hands, or healing the earth through environmental movements.
2ND DEGREE OF TAURUS
Part of Body: Palate
Sabian Symbol: An electrical storm..
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.
18TH DEGREE OF AQUARIUS
Part of Body: Spinal nervous system
Sabian Symbol: A man unmasked.
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.
13TH DEGREE OF LEO
Part of Body: Right ventricle of heart
Sabian Symbol: An old sea captain rocking on the porch of his cottage.
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.
15TH DEGREE OF LEO
Part of Body: Right atrium
Sabian Symbol: A street pageant.
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.
15TH DEGREE OF AQUARIUS
Part of Body: Lymph vessels of right lower leg
Sabian Symbol: Two lovebirds sitting on a fence.
**Conjunctions to Select Fixed Stars on January 26, 2018**
Aspects to Mars 00°Sg06 -19°29′
Cnj 29°Sc42 TOLIMAN Learning, the lessons of life.
Aspects to Juno 17°Aq14 -11°15′
Cnj 17°Aq37 SUALOCIN Tantalising but naive.
Aspects to Node 14°Le58 +16°20′
Cnj 15°Le27 DUBHE Loving but forceful
Aspects to Black Moon 08°Cp44 -20°04′
Cnj 08°Cp32 FACIES — Ruthlessness or the victim.
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