- The Moon is in Scorpio until 7:56 AM, after which the Moon is in Sagittarius.
- The Moon is void from 7:35 AM to 7:56 AM.
- The Moon is waxing and in its New phase.
- The New Moon occurred on the 19th in the sign of Libra, and a First Quarter Moon will occur on October 27th.
- Mars enters Libra today (Mars transits Libra from October 22nd to December 9th).
Horoscopes
Aries
Mars moves into your opposing sign and partnership sector today, dear Aries, while the Sun spends its last day here! This effectively extends a relationship-oriented period for you (until December 9th). This cycle stimulates energy, motivation, and assertiveness related to a partner or a relationship itself. It puts a strong emphasis on teaming or pairing up to get things done. There can be much liveliness and possibly discord in partnerships and close relationships. Things may become messy before they get better because Mars is direct and to the point, and with it moving through a sector of relationships, those things that have been blocked, hidden, or buried become difficult to tolerate. Competitiveness with others is possible. This transit can just as well point to the need for the encouragement of someone to get something done — you may find your motivation through someone. This is not the ideal position for your fiery ruler energetically speaking, as you might often feel as if you’re not in the driver’s seat. However, this can also be a time for taking a break from making all the decisions and you may very well need this now.
Taurus
The Sun spends its last day in your work and health sector, dear Taurus, but Mars is moving into this area of your chart for a seven-week stay, so you may not miss it! With fiery, confident, competitive Mars here, there is increased energy and courage at your disposal for your routines, daily life, work, or health pursuits. There can be more competitiveness in or at your work, and this can be motivating or frustrating, and perhaps a bit of both! Establishing a more independent pace, if possible, can help. It may be that you need extra stimulation now, or you want to pioneer something and go your own way with the work you do or the health programs you take on. You’re ready to take action for self-improvement, and you have the boost of a New Moon just three days ago in your corner for getting going.
Gemini
The Sun has been transiting your creative and romantic sector this past month, dear Gemini, and spends its last day here today. However, dynamic, energetic Mars takes its place and will transit this sector until December 9th. This is the start of a vigorous, stimulating period, particularly for competitive activities, games, hobbies, dating, children, romance, and creative pursuits. This transit can support your efforts to pursue your heart’s desire, particularly if you’ve needed more courage to go after what you want confidently. There will be times during this cycle when Mars is under strain or pressure from other planets, and possible downfalls involve impatience or jealousy. Keep these in check, however, and it’s a mostly smooth, direct, invigorating, and affirming period of the year. With Mars supporting you, you’re more confident, involved, and spirited. Today’s Mercury-Saturn challenge can point to difficulties seeing eye to eye with someone, but with this aspect in play, it’s often about a misunderstanding rather than a symptom of something deeper.
Cancer
Fiery Mars enters your home and family sector today, Cancer, where it will transit until December 9th. This comes on a day when the Sun spends its last day in this area of your solar chart, making this feel like an extension of the theme of familiarity, security, safety, comfort, belonging, and home life. Mars tends to bring quite a bit of animation, energy, and dynamism to your home environment, personal growth, and family relationships during its seven-week stay here. Prepare for it to stir things up, but keep in mind that taking a direct approach to problem areas may feel disruptive but can lead to quicker resolutions to long-standing problems, particularly with loved ones, roommates, family, and home-related matters. You can be more protective of others and yourself during this cycle, but do watch for touchiness or defensiveness, which is counter-productive. You can indeed work this position to your advantage by putting your energy into productive channels, such as redecorating, organizing your home, going on outings with family, or actively working on problem areas in your personal life.
Leo
Fiery Mars enters your communications sector today, dear Leo, just as Sun spends its last day in this area of your solar chart! The communicative, busy, connected spirit of the Sun’s transit is effectively extended, but now with more courage, fire, and perhaps haste or impatience. Until December 9th, you’ll find easy motivation for taking the initiative or pioneering projects, studies, teachings, and the making of connections or reaching out to communicate with others. You are more passionate about your ideas, plans, and projects, and you may be less inclined to team up or work with others, primarily because you know what you want and prefer to run with it on your own. New interests and contacts can emerge now, or you can find renewed motivation to pursue subjects that have dropped off the radar. Do watch for hasty communications and movements now, but enjoy the enthusiasm and confidence you have now.
Virgo
Mars moves out of your sign today, dear Virgo, and from now until December 9th, pressures to take action subside. This can be a time for pouring more energy into your business efforts, building a special project or endeavor, and seeking out more security. The drive to improve your resources is high, but there can also be some tensions surrounding personal finances and possessions from time to time during this transit as you’re more passionate and emotionally involved with these matters. However, it’s an excellent period for taking charge of your possessions and money matters. It can also be a time for working on building a business or putting a natural talent to good use. Today, watch for a spell of negative thinking or a tendency to read situations with a negative slant due to a Mercury-Saturn minor challenging aspect. This is not the best day for going out on a limb, and the Moon’s move into your home and family sector reinforces a theme of rest and familiarity.
Libra
Mars moves into your sign today, dear Libra, and you’ll play host to the planet until December 9th. This comes at a time when the Sun is about to leave Libra, extending your personal influence and ability to take charge even further. This is an energizing, courageous, and fiery position, although it can sometimes be impatient and combative if you’re not sure what to do with excess energy! Managed well, it can be a rewarding time for going after what you want directly and confidently. You are more decisive and assertive now. Partners may be on the same page as you since Mars rules your partnership sector and is currently in your sign. Pace yourself, as the biggest potential problem with this transit is impatience, but take action on things that matter to you most. You’re courageous and bold now. Tomorrow, the Sun will move into your resources sector, and today, you may be feeling a strong desire to get your money and “stuff” into order! The Moon moves into your communications sector, and an important chat or connection can happen now.
Scorpio
With Mars moving into your privacy sector today for a seven-week stay, Scorpio, this is an essential time for some recalibration. It’s a vital period for getting extra rest and time to understand your desires and goals. In an unusual turn of events, the Sun will enter your sign tomorrow — a yearly transit that’s typically good for taking charge of your life. Mars in the sign just behind you, therefore, sets up an interesting dynamic, since the Sun and Mercury in your sign will be promoting your wishes and giving you more visibility. With Mars undercover, you have much to do behind the scenes as well. You may not be as clear or confident about your next step, but this apparent slowdown is, in fact, useful for recharging your batteries, putting bad situations behind you, and reassessing certain initiatives that may very well have run their course.
Sagittarius
Much of the competitive or pressured feelings you’ve recently experienced surrounding your goals, work, and responsibilities now subside with Mars moving out of your career sector and into your social sector, dear Sagittarius. Of course, it also means your social life is likely to pick up the pace! And yes, there can be some pressures related to friends and personal projects, but the speed of your life is more natural than it has been. Mars transits here until December 9th, animating your wishes, hopes, aspirations, ideals, community, friends, and groups. You’re in an excellent position for taking the initiative socially or for working energetically towards cherished causes or dreams. This is also a time for asserting and expressing yourself more freely and authentically. Troubles with friends or groups may emerge when Mars is stressed in this house of your solar chart, but it’s likely to be about those matters that have been brewing or held at bay and need attention anyway. The Moon moves into your sign this morning, stirring up all sorts of colorful emotions!
Capricorn
While tomorrow the Sun takes some of the pressure off work and responsibility, today Mars takes its place, dear Capricorn, and your focus on career, long-term goals and performance is extended until December 9th. This transit awakens ambitions and a competitive spirit. The desire or need to take charge of your life or to devise a reliable plan take hold now. It’s possible that conflicts can occur with people in upper management or a position of authority during this cycle, or problems with reputation can occur, but this is also a time of increased courage and drive to advance, improve, perform, and excel. You’re not so patient with dilly-dallying as you want to make things happen! You also want things to run your way. Today’s Mercury-Saturn conflict can point to a misunderstanding with a friend or irritation with news and information circling in your network. The Moon’s move into your privacy sector suggests you’d do well with a retreat of sorts, anyhow.
Aquarius
Just as the Sun is about to leave your adventure sector, Mars moves in, dear Aquarius, and will influence this area of your solar chart until December 9th. This means Mars is moving in harmony with your sign, giving you a subtle and natural boost energetically. In a general way, your efforts and actions are supported by others and by the universe. Enthusiasm is high and building now. If it pleases you, you can motivate and inspire others to take action on some matter, but you are also quite content to do your own thing during this cycle. Passion for your ideas and opinions could lead to some tension. However, you are really turning a corner now regarding energy and confidence. The Moon moves into your social sector this morning, boosting your cooperative spirit today. Communications are not fabulous — there can be missed or mistaken directions, for example — but these are unlikely to get you down. Presentations or important conversations should probably wait.
Pisces
Just as the Sun is spending its last day in your intimacy sector, Mars moves into this area of your solar chart today, dear Pisces. This extends your focus on hidden and private elements of your life until December 9th, now with increased courage and energy. It can be a fabulous cycle for taking action in your intimate life and reaching out to others for support or assistance, financially or emotionally. This period turns the heat up on the more intricate elements of relating. If there have been complicated dynamics in a partnership, this can be the time to address them. It can also be a robust period for throwing your energy into an important project, research, or investigation — anything or anyone that requires commitment, heart, and focus. You can be quite motivated and energized by a pet project or cause that absorbs your attention. You aim to tackle problems from their root. Today, the Moon moves to the top of your chart, and work and reputation are in stronger focus.
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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:
Date & Time: Oct 22 2017 7:56 am
Event: Moon enters 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: Oct 22 2017 7:35 am
Event: Moon goes void of course
Date & Time: Oct 22 2017 0:12 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: Oct 22 2017 0:39 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Pll Mer
Description: Transiting Moon Parallel Transiting Mercury
Date & Time: Oct 22 2017 0:52 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Qnx Ura
Description: Transiting Moon Quincunx Transiting Uranus
There can be vague insecurity stimulated now, as we feel a little out of control faced with unpredictable events or feelings. There may be a conflict between a desire for familiarity and comfort, and the need for a change or excitement.
Date & Time: Oct 22 2017 7:35 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sxt Mar
Description: Transiting Moon Sextile 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: Oct 22 2017 7:56 am
Event: Tr-Na Mon Cnj Sag
Description: Transiting Moon Entering 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: Oct 22 2017 11:53 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon SSq Plu
Description: Transiting Moon SemiSquare 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: Oct 22 2017 12:47 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon SSq Ves
Description: Transiting Moon SemiSquare 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: Oct 22 2017 11:01 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Qnx Pal
Description: Transiting Moon Quincunx Transiting Pallas
Date & Time: Oct 22 2017 1:21 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mer Opp Pal
Description: Transiting Mercury Opposition Transiting Pallas
There can be mental tension and disorganization, making this a difficult time to get a clear message across. We may be dealing with failure to see eye-to-eye with others or people failing to listen to one another.
Date & Time: Oct 22 2017 3:29 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mer SSq Sat
Description: Transiting Mercury SemiSquare Transiting Saturn
Critical thinking that can skew to overly negative, rigid, nit-picky, or narrow. Communications are guarded and unnatural, not flowing. There can be delays or frustrations getting from point A to point B, and getting our message across. A time for editing.
Date & Time: Oct 22 2017 11:52 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mer Sqr Cer
Description: Transiting Mercury Square Transiting Ceres
We may be trying to get our feelings across, or attempting to explain how we feel, but we have difficulty doing so. Disagreements or misunderstandings are possible, as it is difficult to understand people’s intentions. There may be stress or extra activity in the household.
Date & Time: Oct 22 2017 2:28 pm
Event: Tr-Na Mar Cnj Lib
Description: Transiting Mars Entering Libra
Right now you need to display diplomacy and justice, and a strong creative urge. Be wary of indecision.
Date & Time: Oct 22 2017 3:00 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Sat Pll Pal
Description: Transiting Saturn Parallel Transiting Pallas
Strong Signs, Elements, Modes
BALANCE OF SIGNS
LIBRA STRONG
Even-handed, harmonious, artistic, diplomatic, balancing, strong sense of fairness. Can be over- compromising, appeasing, judgmental.
SCORPIO STRONG
Intense, magnetic, penetrating perception, 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.
BALANCE OF ELEMENTS
The elements are balanced.
BALANCE OF MODES
The modes are balanced.
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 (EDT) on October 22nd:
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 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.
3RD DEGREE OF SAGITTARIUS
Part of Body: Ischia
Sabian Symbol: Two men playing chess.
ASPECTS OF THE MOON
SEXTILE MARS Orb 2°06′ Separating
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, and are more independent, resourceful, or brave.
TRINE CHIRON Orb 6°53′ Separating
There can be new or easy understanding of our feelings and impressions now. We have a greater understanding of, or compassion for, others’ problems. We are more emotionally present and involved.
THE SUN
THE SUN IN LIBRA
You are diplomatic, and have a strong need for peace and harmony. Beauty is important to you, and you could be vain.
30TH DEGREE OF LIBRA
Part of Body: Left ureter
Sabian Symbol: Three mounds of knowledge on a philosopher’s head.
ASPECTS OF THE SUN
CONJUNCTION JUPITER Orb 3°11′ 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.
OPPOSITION URANUS Orb 3°02′ Separating
We may want to break free from restrictions or responsibilities, but if we aren’t in touch with this, we could cause some problems. There could be restlessness and rebellious feelings. We don’t want to be told what to do. Exercising some restraint can help us to make needed changes.
MERCURY
MERCURY IN SCORPIO
You use resources well. You have a tendency to delve into the core of matters, preferring this to superficial knowledge. You may also be a worrier. Communications with you are intense.
9TH DEGREE OF SCORPIO
Part of Body: Sperm duct, vagina
Sabian Symbol: Dental work.
ASPECTS OF MERCURY
CONJUNCTION JUPITER Orb 5°56′ Separating
You are talkative and have a thirst for knowledge. You have big ideas and plans. Education will feature largely in your life.
TRINE NEPTUNE Orb 3°09′ Applying
Our words and thoughts can be more imaginative and colorful, subtle or creative. We can experience a sense of knowing and understanding with minimal explanation or instruction. Intuition is highlighted or awakened.
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.
11TH DEGREE OF LIBRA
Part of Body: Nerve supply to kidney and renal pelvis
Sabian Symbol: A professor peering over his glasses.
ASPECTS OF VENUS
QUINCUNX NEPTUNE Orb 1°28′ Applying
We may be overcompensating by going overboard with help or support of others, or there could be missed opportunities due to insecurity in our relationships. We are more impressionable and should put off decision making for a more confident time.
MARS
MARS IN VIRGO
You will pursue your personal desires in a practical and methodical manner. You may be critical if opposed.
30TH DEGREE OF VIRGO
Part of Body: Hepatic duct
Sabian Symbol: Having an urgent task to complete, a man doesn’t look to any Distractions.
ASPECTS OF MARS
OPPOSITION CHIRON Orb 4°47′ Separating
We can be quite touchy and easily aggravated at this time if we are not dealing with the source of our anger issues and frustrations. With these emerging, we can more easily see what’s tripping us up. Physical activity might also help release stress now.
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.
3RD DEGREE OF SCORPIO
Part of Body: Prostate, uterus
Sabian Symbol: A house-raising.
SATURN
SATURN IN SAGITTARIUS
Saturn in Sagittarius asks us to take on the responsibility of living according to our personal truths and principles — and to be loyal to these. This is a time for turning a critical eye to those beliefs and principles that don’t accurately reflect our authentic selves. (December 23, 2014, to June 14, 2015, then September 17, 2015, to December 20, 2017)
24TH DEGREE OF SAGITTARIUS
Part of Body: Popliteal fossa
Sabian Symbol: A bluebird standing at the door of the house.
ASPECTS OF SATURN
TRINE URANUS Orb 2°37′ Applying
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.
SQUARE CHIRON Orb 1°22′ Applying
There can be fears now of not being competent or effective enough to meet our responsibilities, or we could find it hard to strike out on a unique path, again due to fears or insecurities. The desire to break from the status quo is strong, but we may not have the necessary confidence to do so. We may have difficulties empathizing with others and understanding ourselves.
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).
27TH DEGREE OF ARIES
Part of Body: Fornix/frontal bone
Sabian Symbol: Through imagination, a lost opportunity is regained.
NEPTUNE
NEPTUNE IN PISCES
A long-term influence in which fantasy, imagination, compassion, and spirituality are in stronger focus. (April 4, 2011, to August 4, 2011, then February 3, 2012, to March 30, 2025, then October 22, 2025, to January 26, 2026)
12TH DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Plantar artery of right foot
Sabian Symbol: An examination of initiates.
PLUTO
PLUTO IN CAPRICORN
Tests of our boundaries; breaking down and rebuilding structures and rules. (From January 25, 2008, to June 14, 2008, then November 26, 2008, to March 23, 2023, then June 11, 2023, to January 20, 2024, then September 1, 2024, to November 19, 2024).
17TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN
Part of Body: Condyle of left tibia
Sabian Symbol: A person surreptitiously bathing in the nude.
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 LIBRA
You prefer to work with other people, rather than on your own. You like to share work resources and yet need to watch that you don’t become too competitive. You want to be recognized as an equal.
18TH DEGREE OF LIBRA
Part of Body: Fatty capsule of kidneys
Sabian Symbol: Two men placed under arrest.
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.
8TH DEGREE OF TAURUS
Part of Body: Cervical nerves
Sabian Symbol: A sleigh without snow.
JUNO
JUNO IN CAPRICORN
You want a partner who you can respect, and who respects you. You seek long-term commitment and may marry later in life.
12TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN
Part of Body: Right knee joint
Sabian Symbol: A student of nature lecturing.
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.
10TH DEGREE OF LEO
Part of Body: Jugular vein
Sabian Symbol: Early morning dew.
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.
22ND DEGREE OF LEO
Part of Body: Left auricle
Sabian Symbol: A carrier pigeon.
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.
22ND DEGREE OF AQUARIUS
Part of Body: Right gastroscnemius muscle
Sabian Symbol: A rug placed on a floor for children to play on.
*** CONJUNCTIONS TO SELECT FIXED STARS ***
Transits 22 October 2017
Aspects to Pluto 16°Cp59 -21°47′
Cnj 16°Cp52 RUKBAT Steadiness and strength.
Aspects to Pallas 07°Ta43 -22°14′
Cnj 07°Ta54 HAMAL To follow one’s own path
Cnj 08°Ta02 SCHEDIR The Queen, female power.
Aspects to Black Moon 28°Sg02 -19°19′
Cnj 28°Sg59 ACUMEN Enduring attacks which weaken.
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