Astrology of Today – Friday, November 9, 2018

 

Today’s Moon:

• The Moon is in Sagittarius.
• The Moon is waxing and in its New phase.
• We are in between the New Moon, which occurred on the 7th in the sign of Scorpio, and the First Quarter Moon, which will happen on November 15th.

Retrogrades/Stations:

• Venus is retrograde (Venus is retrograde from October 5th to November 16th). We have a week remaining of the retrograde Venus cycle.
• Current retrogrades: Venus Rx, Uranus Rx, Neptune Rx, and Chiron Rx.

Ingresses:

• Jupiter entered Sagittarius yesterday (Jupiter transits Sagittarius from November 8th, 2018, to December 2nd, 2019).

 

Daily Horoscopes/Astro Highlights for each Sign:

Aries

The Moon in your sector of adventure, spirit, and truth all day can feel like a breath of fresh air now, dear Aries. You’re looking forward, envisioning good things as you do. Today’s Venus-Mars transit can bring you back to an old project for another go at it. It might connect you to people or projects that make you feel good, reinforced, or motivated. You may arrive at a new understanding with someone important to you. You might redo something in a new way or resolve an old problem now. Being active together can enhance a bond that’s already established or attract a helpful, happy person into your life. Good things can come from a little tension today, as it may be just what you need to handle matters that need attention! Or, it motivates you to do your very best. Money matters improve with a lot of strategy and a bit of luck!

Taurus

Your ruler, Venus, forms a trine to Mars today, dear Taurus, and this can be invigorating. Warm energy can help boost your relationships as well as your timing. You have a real knack for smoothing over differences right now. Romantic connections and creative matters thrive, and the focus can be on the past and, ideally, learning from it. This can also be a good time for attracting suitable work to you, and a bit of competition now can motivate you to do your best. Projects already begun can be revived or furthered now with enthusiasm. Your personal appeal is compelling, even if it’s slightly understated at the moment (or perhaps because it is!). The Moon spends the day in your intimacy sector, increasing your desire to dig deep and really get involved in whatever you choose to do now.

Gemini

The Moon spends the day in your partnership sector, aligning with your ruler, Mercury, dear Gemini, and this can be a relationship-focused day. You stand to gain some interesting perspective through feedback or one-on-one conversations now. Also today, Venus and Mars harmonize, which can lead to a pleasant exchange or communication. Others’ cooperation helps things along. You may be motivated to pursue a personal interest, hobby, or creative activity, and there can be a special focus on the past. Confidence is strong but not overly so with these influences, and affections are pleasantly stimulating. You may very well feel both stimulated and peaceful at once. You might expand your horizons through an artistic pursuit or a good conversation with a friend.

Cancer

The Moon spends the day in your work and health sector, dear Cancer, and you get a taste of Jupiter’s transit in the coming year on a small scale. You could feel especially inspired about what you’re doing or what’s ahead of you, and you’ll carry this general enthusiasm forward with you. Today also brings Venus and Mars together in a harmonious trine, potentially boosting matters of the heart and personal pleasures. There could be news of money coming in or support today, especially if this involves family, a partner, or property. Expressing your affections or your creativity comes more easily than usual today. Romantic inclinations can be a theme, and finding peace with your past in some manner is possible now. Your home life may be especially busy or lively, and the chances are excellent that you will find something previously lost or uncover an untapped resource.

Leo

The Moon spends the day in harmony with your sign and enlivening your sector of joy, romance, and pleasure, dear Leo. You’re in a particularly inspired and creative mood, and a Venus-Mars aspect today strengthens this theme further. It can also boost your social or romantic life. Relations with siblings, a partner, classmates, and acquaintance improve as you see them in a new light. You’re looking back with some nostalgia, but you’re also learning from what you see behind you. Good cheer and optimism can help strengthen bonds. This can be a time for pleasant, productive, and possibly spicy conversations, and for making or enhancing friendships.

Virgo

The Moon spends the day at the bottom of your solar chart, dear Virgo, and this inclines you to stick with what (and who) you know as you seek to restore yourself emotionally at this point in the lunar cycle. Even so, you’re not stagnant now, particularly if you take advantage of the Venus-Mars trine active today. This can be a good money or business day, whether it’s due to a good buy, sale, commission, bonus, or simply a fabulous idea that you can bank on later on. Sensual, earthy activities are favored with Venus in your solar second house connecting with Mars in your work and health sector. You can feel gently stimulated or competitive and pour a little more energy into your work or health routines as a result. The focus can be on past ideas and whether or not to resurrect them in a new way. There is fun, playful, and energetic energy with you now, even if you are a bit more retiring than usual.

Libra

Romance or friendship may strengthen as Venus, your ruler, harmonizes with Mars today, dear Libra. Venus is currently retrograde in your sign and while it’s working its powers in unusual, often hidden or internalized ways, it’s nevertheless bringing you benefits. Active, positive social interactions can be in focus. You can get an excellent idea of what you need as you reevaluate past connections, pleasures, and needs. Romantic attention is likely. Your instincts for what works best for you are in top form, and you can feel moved and motivated to up your game or rise to a personal challenge. You may be making plans with a partner, and creative efforts can prosper as you feel stimulated and invigorated.

Scorpio

Venus and Mars form a pleasing trine today, dear Scorpio, easing your interactions and stimulating your creativity or ambition. You might experience revived feelings for an old relationship or find out about a secret attraction, and this can relate to a matter that first emerged in August. You are inclined to want to entertain yourself and spend time with family, however, and this is good for you. Today’s Moon transit reinforces the need to get comfortable or keep things lower key. This can be a time of a real sense of satisfaction, however, particularly regarding a relationship or a private matter. Your inner courage is strong, and you feel passionate about most everything you do right now. Love may be complicated but also intriguing, and things seem to fall in place along creative lines.

Sagittarius

A Venus-Mars trine aspect occurring today can stimulate a pleasant connection with someone or even with a project that excites you, dear Sagittarius, and the focus can be on something or someone from your past with Venus currently retrograde in your friendship sector. This is a fine time for reevaluating specific projects or relationships and relationship needs to gain a better understanding of what’s best for you. There can be fun and friendly competition or a bit of inspiration that encourages you to push a little harder or “up” your game. Granting personal space and freedom to others can be key to bonding. You feel pleasantly motivated, and ideas for new ventures can come to you now, although you may find the most success in refining and improving past projects. People tend to be a little more helpful, optimistic, and playful at this time.

Capricorn

Today is particularly good for your practical affairs as Venus and Mars buddy up in your sectors of resources and career, dear Capricorn. You may be finding exceptionally creative ways to use your resources, including money and talents, and the key to success on these fronts may be taking a new look at an old approach, method, or project. Recognition for your efforts and talents is possible now, although you can do well working on your own, too, and enjoying this boost of ambition and drive that suits you very well. There can be both conflicts and resolutions now, and a chance encounter can stimulate and motivate you, spark some friendly competition, or remind you of a special goal. Relationships flow a little more naturally today, as well.

Aquarius

The Moon spends the day in your progressive solar eleventh house, dear Aquarius, and this is a spirit-lifter. It’s a good time to connect with others and to check in with yourself and your goals, too, particularly related to cherished dreams and wishes. With Mars in your sign in harmony with Venus today, sound energy is with you for romance, increased confidence, and enjoying an adventure or learning experience. There can be friendly competition now that motivates you to do your best or to reach a little higher. With this kind of motivation or inspiration, you can accomplish much. Romantic possibilities are with you, and they may very well come from a person who is of a notably different background than you, or from a long-lost friend.

Pisces

With a Venus-Mars trine active today, dear Pisces, your interactions can be pleasingly spicy and intimacy-boosting. Venus is retrograde in your intimacy sector, signaling a time for discovering whether or not you’re getting satisfaction from your current pursuits, projects, or relationships. This is a powerful time for getting in touch with your more profound needs and desires, as well as for understanding yourself better. Ultimately, your deeper relationships with others are likely to strengthen as you understand yourself better. Alternatively today, you may become aware of an untapped resource or receive positive news of a financial matter. You might meet someone with a powerful aura who you find especially attractive, or a past relationship can hold your attention more than usual now. The Moon spends the day at the top of your solar chart, however, and what you have or haven’t done can be in focus. It’s a good time to adjust or set new goals.

* 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 November 9th, If Today is Your Birthday full horoscope here.

Astrology of Today – The Details:

If you’re astrologically inclined and interested in the details of the Astrology of today, here are some of the factors considered in the forecasts:

Planet Color Key: The longer the bar, the slower the aspecting planet and the longer the duration of the planet’s transit.

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The purple marker above shows where we are in the current moon phase cycle.

 

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Today’s Transits (Eastern Time)

 

Date & Time: Nov 9 2018  0:00 am

Event: Moon in Sagittarius

Description: The Moon in Sagittarius

This is a time for expanding our mind and experience, exploring new pathways, aiming high, and broadening our horizons. It’s not as strong for detail or routine work. There can be restlessness, courage, and spontaneity now.

Date & Time: Nov 9 2018  9:36 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cnj Mer

Description: Transiting Moon Conjunction Transiting Mercury

Ideas flow freely and surface spontaneously. We express feelings and thoughts with clarity. We are busy, alert, curious, and communicative. This can be an excellent time for cooperative projects.

Date & Time: Nov 9 2018  11:49 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mon SSq Ven

Description: Transiting Moon SemiSquare Transiting Venus

Relationships may be subtly strained or unsettled. Try to relax and not obsess. Restlessness can lead to poor choices or overindulgence. Show restraint and reap the rewards.

Date & Time: Nov 9 2018  4:41 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqr Nep

Description: Transiting Moon Square Transiting Neptune

There can be confusion, misunderstanding, or some level of chaos and uncertainty. Avoid money transactions or new business initiatives – it can be difficult to think clearly. There may be deception or self-deception to deal with. We might have an emotional urge to escape. Feeling out of sorts and don’t know why? Relax and listen to some inspirational music. Honor your need to feed your more refined or spiritual side, and the difficult feelings will soon fade away.

Date & Time: Nov 9 2018  5:21 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Mon SSq Cer

Description: Transiting Moon SemiSquare Transiting Ceres

Date & Time: Nov 9 2018  5:53 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqq Nod

Description: Transiting Moon SesquiSquare 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: Nov 9 2018  6:48 pm

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: Nov 10 2018  0:38 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Pll Jup

Description: Transiting Moon Parallel Transiting Jupiter

Date & Time: Nov 9 2018  4:39 am

Event: Tr-Tr Sun SSq Pal

Description: Transiting Sun SemiSquare Transiting Pallas

Our ability to see things clearly or rationally can be compromised by ego issues or lack of confidence now. 

Date & Time: Nov 9 2018  11:11 am

Event: Tr-Tr Ven Tri Mar

Description: Transiting Venus Trine Transiting Mars

It is time to discover your passion. What is your heart’s desire? This could be a person or a vocation or a creative hobby. Dig deep.

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Strong Signs, Elements, Modes

 

Today’s Emphasized Signs of the Zodiac

 

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.

 

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. 

 

Today’s Modal Balance

 

The modes are balanced.

 

Today’s Lunar Phase

 

LUNAR PHASE: NEW MOON

Moon 0 to 45 degrees ahead of the Sun. 

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

 

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

Note that when an aspect is applying, it has not yet happened but is within orb – it’s pending. When an aspect is separating, it has already happened/perfected and is moving away from the aspect. Depending on the speed of the planet/body involved, the aspect will have perfected–or will perfect–in a matter of hours (often the case with the Moon), days, months, and possibly years in the case of the very slow-moving outer planets and bodies.

Note that the Moon moves at a rate of approximately one degree every 2 hours so that if an aspect involving the Moon is applying and has an orb of 5 degrees, the aspect will perfect (be exact) in about 10 hours. If the Moon is separating from an aspect with an orb of 2 degrees, it has already formed said aspect approximately 4 hours ago (since the following are positions at noon today, then it would have occurred at about 8 AM today).

**I suggest paying close attention to applying aspects. The energy of the aspect builds as it gets closer to exact. Once an aspect involving inner planets has happened, it’s over. Separating aspects are good to know for context, but in terms of energy that is with us today, applying aspects are most important. (This is the case for daily astrology influences involving inner planets, which pass quickly, and not natal astrology aspects, which are with us for a lifetime).

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The Moon through Pluto: Signs, Aspect, & Degree

 

THE MOON

THE MOON IN SAGITTARIUS

This is a time for expanding our mind and experience, exploring new pathways, aiming high, and broadening our horizons. It’s not as strong for detail or routine work. There can be restlessness, courage, and spontaneity now.

12TH DEGREE OF SAGITTARIUS

Part of Body: Long saphenous veins 

Sabian Symbol: A flag that turns into an eagle that crows.

ASPECTS OF THE MOON

CONJUNCTION MERCURY  Orb 1°11′ Separating

We are speaking with feeling or intellectualizing our feelings. We express feelings and thoughts with clarity. We are busy, alert, curious, and communicative. This can be an excellent time for cooperative projects. Ideas flow freely and surface spontaneously.

SQUARE NEPTUNE  Orb 2°29′ Applying

We may feel a need to escape or to rewrite our lives in various ways – by seeing what we want to see, for example. This is a short time in which there can be a lack of clarity. Emotional and physical sensitivity.

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.

18TH DEGREE OF SCORPIO

Part of Body: Vas deferens, hymen 

Sabian Symbol: A woods rich in autumn coloring.

ASPECTS OF THE SUN

TRINE NEPTUNE  Orb 3°26′ Separating

We are able to see matters, and people, from a perspective that allows for, and finds beauty in, differences. We may be recognizing our more charitable, altruistic, and compassionate urges.

SEXTILE PLUTO  Orb 1°56′ Applying

You will be able to express your power in a positive manner. You will also have the opportunity to renew your vitality when necessary.

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.

11TH DEGREE OF SAGITTARIUS

Part of Body: Adductor muscles 

Sabian Symbol: The lamp of physical enlightenment at the left temple.

ASPECTS OF MERCURY

SQUARE NEPTUNE  Orb 3°40′ Applying

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.

27TH DEGREE OF LIBRA

Part of Body: Vascular system of skin 

Sabian Symbol: An airplane hovering overhead.

ASPECTS OF VENUS

TRINE MARS  Orb 0°01′ Separating

You have a talent for relating to other people. You are a loyal and fun loving partner with an ability to balance intimacy with independence. You may take your own creative talents for granted and fail to make the most of them.

OPPOSITION URANUS  Orb 3°42′ Separating

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

MARS

MARS IN AQUARIUS

You will fight for just causes. You’re unpredictable, but will probably be a group leader. You may become rebellious when angry.

27TH DEGREE OF AQUARIUS

Part of Body: Left fibula 

Sabian Symbol: An ancient pottery bowl filled with violets.

ASPECTS OF MARS

SQUARE JUPITER  Orb 4°02′ 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.

1ST DEGREE OF SAGITTARIUS

Part of Body: Pelvic bone 

Sabian Symbol: A grand army of the republic campfire.

ASPECTS OF JUPITER

QUINCUNX URANUS  Orb 0°21′ Separating

You need to learn how to put all your enthusiasm to good use. You lack self-discipline and leave the details of your grand schemes to others to sort out. Learn to manage yourself better and you will achieve much.

TRINE CHIRON  Orb 1°57′ 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).

6TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN

Part of Body: Right adductor muscle 

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

ASPECTS OF SATURN

TRINE URANUS  Orb 5°47′ Separating

You have a talent for investigation. You look at new ideas and are able then to put them into action. In business, you achieve much in your own independent way.

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.

20TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN

Part of Body: Tendons of right knee 

Sabian Symbol: A hidden choir singing.

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.

3RD DEGREE OF LIBRA

Part of Body: Adrenals 

Sabian Symbol: The dawn of a new day, everything changed.

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.

28TH DEGREE OF TAURUS

Part of Body: Deltoid muscle and main neck muscles 

Sabian Symbol: A mature woman reawakened to romance.

CERES IN LIBRA

You feel cared for when your loved ones create an atmosphere of peace and beauty. You like to cooperate with those close to you.

30TH DEGREE OF LIBRA

Part of Body: Left ureter 

Sabian Symbol: Three mounds of knowledge on a philosopher’s head.

THE BLACK MOON IN AQUARIUS

11TH DEGREE OF AQUARIUS

Part of Body: Right cruciate ligaments 

Sabian Symbol: A man tete-a-tete with his inspiration.

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.

30TH DEGREE OF CANCER

Part of Body: Twelfth thoracic vertebra 

Sabian Symbol: A daughter of the American revolution.

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.

30TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN

Part of Body: Adductor muscle 

Sabian Symbol: Directors of a large firm meet in secret conference.

 

**Conjunctions to Select Fixed Stars on November 9, 2018.**