Astrology of Today – Monday, March 9, 2020

Today’s Transits (Eastern Time)

Date & Time: Mar 9 2020  0:00 am

Event: Moon in Virgo

Description: The Moon in Virgo

We crave organization and order, and are quickly disturbed by anything standing in the way of these things. This is a good time for chores, organizing, and tidying. It’s also a time for scheduling health appointments and checkups, starting new routines, and generally tending to details.

Date & Time: Mar 9 2020  1:47 pm

Event: Full Moon at 19°Vi37′

Date & Time: Mar 9 2020  3:52 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqq Sat

Description: Transiting Moon SesquiSquare Transiting Saturn

We could feel burdened, restricted, or limited during this brief influence. We could be feeling a little down on ourselves, excluded, or lonely. There can be some awkwardness or stiffness and difficulty showing affection and feelings. 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: Mar 9 2020  4:22 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cpl Mer

Description: Transiting Moon ContraParallel Transiting Mercury

Date & Time: Mar 9 2020  4:59 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Qnx Cer

Description: Transiting Moon Quincunx Transiting Ceres

Date & Time: Mar 9 2020  5:47 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Tri Mar

Description: Transiting Moon Trine 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: Mar 9 2020  10:20 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Pll Pal

Description: Transiting Moon Parallel Transiting Pallas

Date & Time: Mar 9 2020  10:56 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Opp Nep

Description: Transiting Moon Opposition Transiting Neptune

We can be faced with confusing events, and we may not be seeing others clearly. People may be noncommittal, elusive, or absent when we need them. We are more vulnerable and sensitive. Moods are hard to define. Honor your need to feed your more refined or spiritual side, and the difficult feelings will soon fade away.

Date & Time: Mar 9 2020  11:11 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Tri Pal

Description: Transiting Moon Trine 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: Mar 9 2020  11:54 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqq Ura

Description: Transiting Moon SesquiSquare Transiting Uranus

We can easily find ourselves all wound up and nervous. Unpredictable responses from others (and ourselves). Emotional eruptions are possible. Not a good time to make permanent decisions, particularly about relationships and family/domestic matters.

Date & Time: Mar 9 2020  12:47 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: Mar 9 2020  1:27 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqq Ven

Description: Transiting Moon SesquiSquare Transiting Venus

We can feel a little out of sorts. Our needs for pleasure, love, or entertainment may be at odds with our needs for comfort and familiarity, and we can be on the fence about what to do next. Overspending or overeating is possible.

Date & Time: Mar 9 2020  3:07 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Tri Jup

Description: Transiting Moon Trine Transiting Jupiter

We want to do good and to honor our inner code. We don’t sweat the small stuff right now. We are generous with our energy, time, and money. A great time to take up new feel-good opportunities. Show your confidence and optimism and reap the rewards.

Date & Time: Mar 9 2020  8:23 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Tri Plu

Description: Transiting Moon Trine Transiting Pluto

This can be a good time for getting loans, for taking care of business, and for dealing with money matters. It’s also good for getting in touch with feelings and managing them effectively. There can be a boost to our intimate life, creative impulses, and self-understanding. Events occurring now might involve some kind of karmic repayment or benefit. We could discover new information, hidden information, or a lost item. This is a time for recycling – seeing new uses for old items. True feelings come to the surface.

Date & Time: Mar 9 2020  3:32 am

Event: Tr-Tr Sun Cpl Chi

Description: Transiting Sun ContraParallel Transiting Chiron

Date & Time: Mar 9 2020  10:48 pm

Event: Tr Mer D 

Description: Transiting Mercury Stationary

Date & Time: Mar 9 2020  6:42 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Ven Sxt Nod

Description: Transiting Venus Sextile Transiting North Node

This can be a time when we are more agreeable, or come into the company of people who we harmonize with, connect well with, and who tend to be good for us. We might feel we are lucky with money or in affairs of the heart. Fortunate connections might be made now.

Strong Signs, Elements, Modes

Today’s Emphasized Signs of the Zodiac

TAURUS STRONG

Stable and enduring, strong values, unyielding, earthy, acquisitive, strong desires. Can be stuck, stubborn, overly possessive, self-indulgent.

VIRGO STRONG

Meticulous, discriminating, pure, practical, health conscious, hard working. Can be hyper-critical, petty and perfectionistic.

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

FIRE WEAK

We are not very goal-oriented right now, or motivation to pursue our goals may be waning/lacking. Changes feel overwhelming. Enthusiasm may be low, we argue less, and we think more than we take action.

EARTH STRONG

Earth signs are Taurus, Virgo, and Capricorn. 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.

Today’s Modal Balance

The modes are balanced today.

Today’s Lunar Phase

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 (EDT) on March 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).

THE MOON

THE MOON IN VIRGO

We have an emotional need for order with the Moon in Virgo. Diet, nutrition, health matters, work, and routines are in stronger focus. If we’re feeling out of sorts emotionally, we might also experience symptoms on a physical level now.

19TH DEGREE OF VIRGO

Part of Body: Oesophageal groove 

Sabian Symbol: A swimming race.

ASPECTS OF THE MOON

OPPOSITION THE SUN  Orb 1°04′ 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.

TRINE MARS  Orb 3°09′ Separating

Feelings and desires seem to be in sync, making this a good time to take purposeful action. Healthy competition, resourcefulness, courage.

TRINE JUPITER  Orb 2°36′ Applying

We can be motivated to honor our inner code. We don’t sweat the small stuff right now. We are generous with our energy, time, and money. A great time to take up new feel-good opportunities. Show your confidence and optimism and reap the rewards.

OPPOSITION NEPTUNE  Orb 0°02′ Separating

We may be looking for emotional happiness outside of ourselves, and have a tendency to glamorize the past or what we don’t currently have. We can be more vulnerable now.

TRINE PLUTO  Orb 5°59′ Applying

We can be quite focused now, driven by our goals and ambitions and motivated to put problems behind us. We might happily pour ourselves into a current passion or interest, and could find it easy to get to the bottom of things.

THE SUN

THE SUN IN PISCES

Pisces rules empathy, selfless love, devotion, and wisdom. Its shadow side rules self-pity, a feeling of being victimized by life, passivity, and elusiveness.

20TH DEGREE OF PISCES

Part of Body: Right fibula muscle 

Sabian Symbol: A table set for an evening meal.

ASPECTS OF THE SUN

SEXTILE JUPITER  Orb 1°32′ Applying

There can be a good, nice, and healthy feeling of optimism and confidence now. We might promote, publish, advertise, or market with greater success. We are generous and tolerant, giving people the benefit of the doubt, expecting the best from others and from ourselves. We can see the big picture.

CONJUNCTION NEPTUNE  Orb 1°06′ Separating

We are sensitive to the moods around us. It is not easy to define our actions or goals. Boundaries fall away, but we are more spiritually aware, seeking inspiration.

MERCURY

MERCURY IN AQUARIUS

You are brimming with original and unique ideas. You enjoy exchanging ideas with other people, particularly friends and groups of people. You are an inventive thinker, and may rebel against old and traditional ideas.

29TH DEGREE OF AQUARIUS

Part of Body: Left tibia 

Sabian Symbol: Butterfly emerging from a chrysalis.

VENUS

VENUS IN TAURUS

We seek predictability, reliability, sensuality, and constancy in love as well as with our pleasures and entertainments. We value the long term and make personal choices (and purchases) accordingly.

5TH DEGREE OF TAURUS

Part of Body: Pharyngeal cavity 

Sabian Symbol: A widow at an open grave.

ASPECTS OF VENUS

CONJUNCTION URANUS  Orb 0°52′ Separating

You are determined to be recognized as an individual within your personal relationships. You will not allow anyone to curb your sense of freedom. You tend to get bored and restless in traditional relationships. You want fun, spontaneity and intellectual stimulation from your partners.

MARS

MARS IN CAPRICORN

This is a time for adopting a methodical, responsible, and structured approach to reaching our goals. We can be rigid and calculating under this influence, but also determined, focused, studied, deliberate, ambitious, smart, and realistic.

16TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN

Part of Body: Condyle of right tibia 

Sabian Symbol: Boys and girls in gymnasium suits.

ASPECTS OF MARS

CONJUNCTION JUPITER  Orb 5°46′ 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.

SEXTILE NEPTUNE  Orb 3°07′ Applying

You have a talent for music or art or for caring for others. You have great empathy with others.

JUPITER

JUPITER IN CAPRICORN

You have integrity and traditional values. You also seek professional status and recognition, and could be overly concerned with the letter of the law.

22ND DEGREE OF CAPRICORN

Part of Body: Muscle insertions of upper to lower legs 

Sabian Symbol: A general accepting defeat gracefully.

ASPECTS OF JUPITER

CONJUNCTION SATURN  Orb 7°53′ Applying

You may at first experience some difficulties making up your mind as you feel pulled between your need for freedom and expansion, and the need for discipline. However, once you have learned to work with both these sides of your nature, you have an ideal blend of enthusiasm and structure. You work well within a structured system and therefore can do well in business. Your approach to religion is usually conventional.

CONJUNCTION PLUTO  Orb 3°22′ Applying

You have the enthusiasm to live life to the fullest. What you do, you do in a big way. Keep your ego under control and you will achieve much and be a great leader.

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).

29TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN

Part of Body: Left genicular arteries 

Sabian Symbol: A woman reading tea leaves.

ASPECTS OF SATURN

SQUARE URANUS  Orb 5°04′ Applying

You work to overcome a feeling of inadequacy about your abilities. You have problems with authority figures and need to learn to compromise. When you have done this you will succeed, particularly in large organisations.

CONJUNCTION PLUTO  Orb 4°30′ Separating

You are an ambitious and powerful person. You are a powerful leader and must learn to use your unique insights for positive purposes.

URANUS

URANUS IN TAURUS

(1934 – 1942) We approach money and personal possessions in new ways and learn how to free ourselves from certain material constraints. Innovative ways to make ourselves comfortable emerge. We’re less inhibited about expressing sensuality, self-love, body love, and pampering. We’re challenging what we previously valued. There can be abrupt changes with money, valuables, possessions, and income that lead to a reshuffling of priorities or values. Income might come from non-traditional sources or ventures. We’re bringing progressive ideas to the world of business. New ways of doing business, as well as making, viewing, and handling money are likely. Income and the energy we put into making money can be variable. (May 15, 2018, to November 6, 2018, then March 6, 2019, to July 7, 2025, and then November 7, 2025, to April 25, 2026). 

5TH DEGREE OF TAURUS

Part of Body: Pharyngeal cavity 

Sabian Symbol: A widow at an open grave.

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)

19TH DEGREE OF PISCES

Part of Body: Extensor muscles of the left toes 

Sabian Symbol: A master instructing his pupil.

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).

25TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN

Part of Body: Connections between femur and tibia 

Sabian Symbol: An oriental rug dealer.

Chiron, Major Asteroids, and Moon’s Nodes: in Sign and by Degree

CHIRON IN ARIES

Your sense of being has been violated in some way and you may fear asserting yourself. You may also over-compensate by attempting to be the first at everything. Physically you may suffer head wounds. You may become a pioneer in a way that will be of service to humanity.

5TH DEGREE OF ARIES

Part of Body: The eyes, left and right 

Sabian Symbol: A triangle with wings.

VESTA IN TAURUS

You have the ability to work in a stable and persistent manner. You are committed to working in a comfortable and predictable manner. You need to avoid becoming inflexible.

27TH DEGREE OF TAURUS

Part of Body: Atlas 

Sabian Symbol: A woman selling beads.

PALLAS IN CAPRICORN

You possess wisdom and the ability to structure your thoughts. Your mind copes well with plans and you like to put things in their proper place.

19TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN

Part of Body: Ligaments of left knee 

Sabian Symbol: A child of about five with a huge shopping bag.

JUNO IN LIBRA

It’s especially important to us that our partnerships are fair and balanced during this cycle, and we can be particularly bothered if the scales are tipping. We feel stronger if we are able to maintain harmony, negotiate effectively, and treat one another fairly.

19TH DEGREE OF LIBRA

Part of Body: Calyx major 

Sabian Symbol: A gang of robbers in hiding.

CERES IN AQUARIUS

You feel cared for when others accept and encourage your sense of individuality. You feel comforted when surrounded by groups of people. You teach others to accept their eccentricities.

15TH DEGREE OF AQUARIUS

Part of Body: Lymph vessels of right lower leg 

Sabian Symbol: Two lovebirds sitting on a fence.

THE BLACK MOON IN ARIES

5TH DEGREE OF ARIES

Part of Body: The eyes, left and right 

Sabian Symbol: A triangle with wings.

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.

6TH DEGREE OF CANCER

Part of Body: Diaphragm 

Sabian Symbol: Game birds feathering their nests.

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.

6TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN

Part of Body: Right adductor muscle 

Sabian Symbol: A dark archway and ten logs at the bottom.

**Conjunctions to Select Fixed Stars on March 9, 2020.**