Astrology of Today – Monday, November 19, 2018

 

Today’s Moon:

• The Moon is in Aries.
• The Moon is waxing and in its First Quarter phase until 10:06 AM, after which it’s in its Waxing Gibbous phase.
• We are in between the First Quarter Moon, which occurred on the 15th, and the Full Moon, which will happen on November 23rd.

Retrogrades/Stations:

• Mercury is retrograde (Mercury is retrograde from November 16th to December 6th).
• Venus is direct and in its post-retrograde shadow phase until December 17th.
• Current retrogrades: Mercury Rx, Uranus Rx, Neptune Rx, and Chiron Rx.

 

Daily Horoscopes/Astro Highlights for each Sign:

Aries

The Moon in your sign expands your emotions today, dear Aries, and a Mars-Jupiter square stirs your desires! There can be great enthusiasm and big, beautiful feelings and passions stimulated today, but there is also a real tendency to overlook the beauty of the moment in search of even greener pastures! Knowing this, you may be able to capture and enjoy an excellent opportunity and avoid going too far with it. Romantic energy is strong but could also be excessive. Plans made now may not work out later if you’re overshooting. Promises may be well-intentioned but could be given in the heat of the moment or based on magnified feelings. Underlying tension and discomfort with the status quo can lead to impractical thinking, unnecessary arguments, and rash decisions. Take a deep breath, and wait until a better day to commit yourself to something big. Applying excess energy to something you love doing can be a winning strategy now. You’ll find that the conviction behind your desires and ideas rather than dogmatism attracts excellent support from others.

Taurus

The Moon spends the day in the sign behind yours, dear Taurus, and you’re in need of a retreat or escape of sorts so that you can refresh yourself. There can be wonderfully passionate moments and feelings in love and friendship today, however, but perhaps some tension if you are trying to push a matter that is better left alone for the time being. Your focus can be on how you think things should be, and you can be impatient for this ideal to materialize quickly! Decisions involving or made with friends can be too hasty. Do your best to tame a tendency to want too much today as Mars and Jupiter form a square aspect to one another, but if dissatisfaction leads to new developments and improvements, or the courage to resolve a problem, then ride on this energy.

Gemini

There can be big feelings today, dear Gemini, but also some impatience. Freedom is everything to you or to someone close to you today as Mars and Jupiter form a square aspect, and some restlessness can lead to agitations. Alternatively, you can be very sensitive to feeling confined or limited regarding a relationship, career, or reputation matter. Enthusiasm for reaching your goals skyrockets, and you can be thinking up big plans that excite you. While you might want to jump to a decision, more research may be necessary, so try to pace yourself. Don’t be quick to judge today since there can be extenuating circumstances that will reveal themselves later. Use the energies of the day to dream up new ideas and possibilities, but avoid pushing a matter just because you want instant results. A truly good plan will still look good the next day!

Cancer

The Moon spends the day at the top of your solar chart, dear Cancer, and you’re inclined to want to take care of business! Your mind is open to big ideas and possibilities today, too. You can feel as if the sky’s the limit, in fact, but if the need to make a change is a very sudden and urgent feeling, watch what you’re doing. Tone things down a notch and recognize that patience will help prevent sloppiness. A decision to take up studies, travel, or to do something entirely different can come on urgently as Mars and Jupiter form a square today. Energy runs high with this aspect, but it’s a little unstable. Impatience with routine matters can be a problem since your sights are set very high, so you might want to make small changes to dull and lifeless areas of your life. Tame the tendency to go over the top.

Leo

The Moon spends the day in your spirit sector, dear Leo, and you’re curious, adventurous, and optimistic. A Mars-Jupiter square occurring today can exaggerate all of this, and tensions now tend to stem from a desire to take on too much, too fast. Excess can be a problem in many areas of life right now, but especially romance and entertainment. The desire to grow and improve is valid, but you can’t afford to take on everything at once. Avoid making big promises today until you’ve thought things through since your optimism may lead to overcommitting. You may very well misjudge how much you will be able, and want, to do at a later date. However, you can be very spirited and dream up possibilities that you might overlook on a regular day. Creative ideas can be fantastic. Watch for unhealthy risk-taking. If you win at something, try to accept it and avoid pushing your luck further. Helping you with this is a Sun-Chiron trine coming into play later today. A shot of humble confidence can be your saving grace now.

Virgo

A Mars-Jupiter square generates a feeling of being lucky today, dear Virgo, but also a tendency to push your luck! Instead of finding happiness and satisfaction in a happy development today, we might seek out more. This attitude can encourage us to grow and improve, but if overdone, we might pass over the good things and forget to appreciate them. Promises made to you today can be difficult for people to keep down the road. Watch for hasty behavior especially with family, a partner, and those closest to you. There could be a lot of unnecessary pressure on you to make a decision. Positively, however, you can feel a rush of new energy and courage to handle a long-standing problem. If you can tap into this influence’s enthusiasm and resist going over the top with it, you’re in a good place!

Libra

You may be excited about making improvements and taking on new interests or projects today, dear Libra, but it’s vital to avoid impulsive or over-the-top actions with Mars and Jupiter forming a square aspect. You might thoroughly enjoy throwing yourself into work or health matters as the motivation is there to do so, and while you can feel lucky, there is a real tendency to overshoot! You may very well get the courage to push a matter that you previously let slide, so don’t discount all impulses now. Sometimes we need to nudge ourselves into a situation that has a few unknowns to bring necessary changes to our lives. However, it’s better to do so carefully and considerately, keeping in mind that Mars-Jupiter can be excessive. You may feel that you can do more than is possible, so watch that you don’t overload with tasks or obligations that will feel heavier at a later date when energy levels are not as high as they are now!

Scorpio

With Mars in your solar fifth house, you can be excited about pursuing or taking action related to fifth house areas, dear Scorpio, such as romance, hobbies, or recreation – those things that feel good and bring you joy. Today, Mars forms a challenging aspect to Jupiter, and while this can excite and enthuse you, you may want to watch that you don’t try to push something too fast or take on so much that you burn out before you really get going. Doing your best to tame impulses to overshoot, promise too much, or defend something too vigorously can be the key to success today. You can be in a bit of a gambling mood, or you could be tempted to make a big or unnecessary purchase. Money and love don’t mix well today. However, don’t discount new ideas for expressing yourself or creating something beautiful, as you are in an especially creative mood.

Sagittarius

With Mars in your solar fourth house, dear Sagittarius, you can be excited or feel compelled to make changes and improvements on the domestic front. Today, though, Mars forms a clashing aspect with Jupiter in your sign, and you might try to avoid putting too much pressure on yourself to do everything at once. Consider whether your impulses stem from real need and not just boredom, or that you may be expecting far too much of yourself in a short frame of time. Try not to be impatient with the people around you in the process. Plans that have been well thought out can push forward, but gambles are unlikely to fare well under these conditions, only because current conditions might convince us that we can do far more than is possible. If the stakes are high, wait for a clearer day. Dream big, but keep your feet on the ground today.

Capricorn

With Mars and Jupiter at odds today, dear Capricorn, it can be a time of great enthusiasm, strong drives, and passionate feelings, but also of excess. You can experience a real surge of motivation to resume or take on new projects. Your interests are plenty, but your time is limited! Watch for putting so much pressure on yourself to get something done that you end up impatient and frustrated. Expecting instant results can bring you down and take energy away from what you’re doing. Enjoy the day’s blast of power for moving forward, but tame expectations, or look for ways to appreciate the positive things happening now instead of seeking to double your winnings. It’s a fine time for coming up with new plans and schemes, but implementing them may require some refinements and more time. Today’s energies are strong, however, for personal appeal and love relationships.

Aquarius

With Mars now in your solar second house, dear Aquarius, you can be excited to get your money straight, to earn more, or to take on an ambitious project. While the courage and confidence to get things going are great, you should watch for decisions that stem from restlessness rather than need. A Mars-Jupiter square happening now can seem to encourage excess. You might also want to tame impulses to spend too much, too soon, or frivolously. There is a bit of a gambler in you today! For some of you, this energy is about defending yourself if others are not showing their respect for you. Make boundaries clear in friendships, but do so thoughtfully. There can be some exaggeration experienced with friends right now. Impulsive and over-the-top energy aside, this can be a fine time for interactions on a professional level or for discovering new ideas that you may not have considered on another day.

Pisces

As Mars and Jupiter form a square today, dear Pisces, a lot of energy is generated, particularly of the courageous variety! However, there is also a tendency to blow this luck by pushing too far with it. The tendency to go over the top is strong and can be an agitating factor, potentially even ruining a good thing. If you feel unsatisfied, ask yourself if you truly need to push further. Impatience can lead to getting yourself in over your head. Something can be exaggerated today, particularly with your reputation or career. Any activity that ties you to a desk, that seems stifling or limiting, or that feels lifeless and dull will have you itching to escape, so plan accordingly. Friction with others is possible, but it may not be worth pursuing in the end, so do what you can to keep things moderate now.

* 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.

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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: Nov 19 2018  0:00 am

Event: Moon in Aries

Description: The Moon in Aries

We are itching to take action and to pioneer something. All things equal, this is a time to begin new projects. Exercise patience and selflessness where possible, but embrace Aries’ courage and directness. Look out for new opportunities.

Date & Time: Nov 19 2018  6:11 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mon SSq Jun

Description: Transiting Moon SemiSquare Transiting Juno

There may be clinging or controlling behavior if we are driven by our fears. Hypersensitivity and moodiness are possible. Tread lightly with tricky emotional issues. 

Date & Time: Nov 19 2018  10:06 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqq Sun

Description: Transiting Moon SesquiSquare Transiting Sun

What we feel and what we think we should do can be at odds with one another temporarily. There can be discontent or indecisiveness. We could be feeling out of sorts. Tensions will pass.

Date & Time: Nov 19 2018  11:26 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Tri Mer

Description: Transiting Moon Trine Transiting Mercury

Ideas flow freely. We express feelings with clarity and thoughts with sensitivity. An excellent time for cooperative projects. A good time for taking tests, writing, promoting, public speaking, and studying. We are alert, observant, and our memory is good. 

Date & Time: Nov 19 2018  7:59 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Mon SSq Mar

Description: Transiting Moon SemiSquare Transiting Mars

We can overreact and exhibit impatience. However, this can also be a time of self-motivation.

Date & Time: Nov 19 2018  8:00 pm

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: Nov 19 2018  8:36 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Pll Chi

Description: Transiting Moon Parallel Transiting Chiron

Date & Time: Nov 19 2018  11:21 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqr Plu

Description: Transiting Moon Square 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: Nov 19 2018  8:30 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Mar Sqr Jup

Description: Transiting Mars Square Transiting Jupiter

Our fighting, defending spirits are strong. We might be on a crusade. We could be too quick to take offense or to make judgments. Avoid unnecessary conflict and overreaching. Direct excess energy into positive enterprises for positive results rather than adding more to your agenda.

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Strong Signs, Elements, Modes

 

Today’s Emphasized Signs of the Zodiac

 

ARIES STRONG

Initiating, pioneering energy. Independent, bold, courageous, assertive, fiery, inspirational, direct, decisive. Can be egotistical, impulsive, impatient, aggressive, lacking subtlety.

SCORPIO STRONG

Intense, magnetic, penetrating perception, the 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.

PISCES STRONG

Compassionate, sensitive, self-sacrificing, gentle, intuitive. Can be escapist, impractical, hyper- sensitive, gullible.

 

Today’s Elemental Balance

 

FIRE STRONG

Fire signs are Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius. Fire is enthusiastic, dynamic, and spontaneous, but lacks reflection. We are more courageous and adventurous now, with a tendency to act before thinking. There is little concern about what happened in the past. We are competitive and possibly impatient or bored easily. 

EARTH WEAK

There can be a lack of desire, interest, or skills regarding practical affairs. We may not be very much in touch with reality. Difficulties concentrating, grounding ourselves. 

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 (EST) on November 19th:

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 ARIES

We are itching to take action and to pioneer something. All things equal, this is a time to begin new projects. Exercise patience and selflessness where possible, but embrace Aries’ courage and directness. Look for new opportunities.

14TH DEGREE OF ARIES

Part of Body: Frontal lobes of brain 

Sabian Symbol: A serpent coiling near a man and a woman.

ASPECTS OF THE MOON

TRINE MERCURY  Orb 0°18′ Separating

Our hearts or emotional needs and our minds seem to be cooperating, and we are able to communicate effectively. It’s a good time for publicity, marketing, writing, and studying.

SQUARE PLUTO  Orb 6°06′ Applying

Unacknowledged feelings can emerge in possibly disruptive ways. We may be acting in compulsive or possessive ways now.

THE SUN

THE SUN IN SCORPIO

You are a passionate and intense individual. You may gain attention through creating dramatic situations. You may also be secretive.

28TH DEGREE OF SCORPIO

Part of Body: Mucous membranes 

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

ASPECTS OF THE SUN

SQUARE MARS  Orb 5°01′ Applying

You love to take risks and can be accident prone. You have difficulty discerning the difference between assertion and aggression. You may believe that you are simply stating your own case clearly, while others claim that you are being pushy. You need to find a healthy outlet for your enthusiasm and energy.

CONJUNCTION JUPITER  Orb 5°09′ Applying

We are feeling especially vital, confident, generous, and enthusiastic. This is a good time to take steps to grow something–our business, our significant relationships, and so forth.

QUINCUNX URANUS  Orb 2°12′ Applying

You have difficulty coping with anything out of the ordinary. You need to make adjustments to allow yourself to express your unique talents and original thoughts.

TRINE CHIRON  Orb 0°45′ Applying

We find it easier to bounce back from criticism, rejection, or feelings of insecurity; to humble ourselves. We can be filled with a sense of purpose. We more easily cooperate with others.

MERCURY

MERCURY IN SAGITTARIUS

You seek knowledge to expand your worldview. 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.

13TH DEGREE OF SAGITTARIUS

Part of Body: Long saphenous veins 

Sabian Symbol: A widow’s past brought to light.

ASPECTS OF MERCURY

SQUARE NEPTUNE  Orb 0°46′ Separating

Our minds can wander and communications can be unclear. We may not be seeing the obvious, and instead, are imagining more complicated scenarios. Business and mechanical matters may suffer.

VENUS

VENUS IN LIBRA

You have a strong need for relationships. You will also require your relationships to be harmonious, peaceful, and creative. You enjoy having beautiful possessions.

26TH DEGREE OF LIBRA

Part of Body: Vascular system of skin 

Sabian Symbol: An eagle and a large white dove turning one into the other.

ASPECTS OF VENUS

OPPOSITION URANUS  Orb 4°03′ Applying

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

You have a strong drive for a spiritual path. You have strong subconscious emotions and are highly intuitive. You may resort to victim-like behavior when faced with a threatening situation or person.

3RD DEGREE OF PISCES

Part of Body: Nerves of right foot 

Sabian Symbol: A petrified forest.

ASPECTS OF MARS

SQUARE JUPITER  Orb 0°08′ Applying

Our fighting, defending spirits are strong. We might be on a crusade. We could be too quick to take offense or to make judgments. Avoid unnecessary conflict and overreaching. Direct excess energy into positive enterprises for positive results rather than adding more to your agenda.

JUPITER

JUPITER IN SAGITTARIUS

You have a love of adventure, philosophy, study, religions, and foreign cultures. You could be an enthusiastic and inspirational teacher.

3RD DEGREE OF SAGITTARIUS

Part of Body: Ischia 

Sabian Symbol: Two men playing chess.

ASPECTS OF JUPITER

TRINE CHIRON  Orb 4°23′ Separating

We trust our intuition and wisdom. This subtly uplifting time brings us the opportunity to free ourselves of restrictive and negative attitudes that have been undermining our progress. We are especially open to learning from others, and better able to help others to understand our point of view. We might open our minds to different perspectives and philosophies. We’re absorbing and possibly sharing what we’ve learned from past experiences and mistakes.

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).

7TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN

Part of Body: Left adductor muscle 

Sabian Symbol: A veiled prophet of power.

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).

30TH DEGREE OF ARIES

Part of Body: Parotid gland 

Sabian Symbol: A duck pond and its brood.

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).

29TH DEGREE OF PISCES

Part of Body: Toenails of the right foot 

Sabian Symbol: A prism.

VESTA IN CAPRICORN

You place importance on structure and order in the workplace. You have great discipline and personal ambition and can succeed in administrative and management positions. Workers will turn to you for a sense of stability and authority.

25TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN

Part of Body: Connections between femur and tibia 

Sabian Symbol: An oriental rug dealer.

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.

7TH DEGREE OF LIBRA

Part of Body: Nerve supply to kidney and renal pelvis 

Sabian Symbol: A woman feeding chickens and protecting them from the hawks.

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.

26TH DEGREE OF TAURUS

Part of Body: Nasal bone 

Sabian Symbol: A Spaniard serenading his senorita.

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.

4TH DEGREE OF SCORPIO

Part of Body: Testicles, the right side of the uterus 

Sabian Symbol: A youth holding a lighted candle.

THE BLACK MOON IN AQUARIUS

12TH DEGREE OF AQUARIUS

Part of Body: Left cruciate ligaments 

Sabian Symbol: People on stairs graduated upwards.

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.

29TH DEGREE OF CANCER

Part of Body: Spleen 

Sabian Symbol: A Greek muse weighs in golden scales just-born twins.

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.

29TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN

Part of Body: Left genicular arteries 

Sabian Symbol: A woman reading tea leaves.

 

**Conjunctions to Select Fixed Stars on November 19, 2018.**