The Moon is in Sagittarius all day (until Friday, October 7th, at 4:39 PM).- The Moon is waxing and in its Waxing Crescent phase.
- A New Moon occurred on September 30th, and a First Quarter Moon will occur on the 9th.
- Mercury ends its post-retrograde shadow phase today.
Times are EDT
Horoscopes
Aries
You come back down to earth today, dear Aries, and while you may feel deflated, it’s just for a few moments! It’s easy to look forward to a great future with the Moon in your solar ninth house all day, so picking yourself back up is almost without effort. Today also marks a time of freeing up of plans and projects that are now gaining momentum. Work and health matters are flowing far more freely now and going forward. You’re also experiencing more faith in a relationship or about relationship choices. The sharing of opinions flows well so that it doesn’t turn into a frustrating debate.
Taurus
Big plans can deflate a little today, dear Taurus, but you’re happy for the realism. This way, you can make better decisions. As well, you can feel pleasantly fired up about an intimate relationship. You might also enjoy wrapping your mind around a compelling mystery or challenging puzzle. Your sign craves a rather simple existence, but there are times when complexities draw you in, and today, you’re intrigued by the unknown or mysterious. You might enjoy a meaningful conversation with a co-worker. A friend or lover can come up with a clever solution to a problem.
Gemini
You have a more realistic view of a person or relationship in your life today, dear Gemini, and this comes across as surprisingly pleasant. After all, how can you truly put your faith in someone (or something) that is too perfect to be real? The Moon’s monthly alignment with Saturn occurs this morning, and for the past couple of years has been happening in your solar seventh house of negotiations and partnerships. You’re taking relationships seriously these days. Others may be reminding you of your responsibilities. Today, it feels good to be seeing things clearly. Your cleverness is evident and attractive.
Cancer
While you remain excited today, dear Cancer, it’s a more grounded and realistic optimism you’re experiencing now, and this suits you just fine. Life is simpler today with less in the way of emotional ups and downs. You are enthusiastic about organizing or sorting through areas of your home or work. There can be more willingness than usual to put things into order, resolve problems, and get to the bottom of matters. Practical solutions are easier to come by today. Building your confidence is not about entertaining wild possibilities, it’s about realistic expectations and knowledge that you can take on reasonable challenges.
Leo
This is a strong day for getting something just right, dear Leo, particularly along creative and romantic lines. It’s also a good day for communicating – you’re getting your message across without the need for disclaimers or wordiness. It’s a fabulous day for designing as you’re seeing patterns and enjoying the attention to detail and symmetry. If there’s a project that needs some elegant touches, it’s a good time to take it on. You may feel some pressure, however, to handle a money matter that’s been nagging at you. Avoid pushing something too fast just because you’ve grown tired of it.
Virgo
This is a great time for sorting out problems, dear Virgo, mainly related to home and family. A project that recently resumed may now pick up speed, and it feels good! There can be original thinking about a financial or family-related matter, and ideas can come to you for improving your comfort levels and feeling of security. Filling in the details of a big idea can be time-consuming but also quite a bit of fun. Your eye for detail is evident now. You’re feeling more confident about your ability to get your life in order when you aim to do so one step at a time. This way, you avoid the feeling of being overwhelmed.
Libra
This is a great day for taking things one step at a time, dear Libra, although you are sure to be tempted by plentiful distractions and new ideas. Discipline yourself so that you don’t waste time on frivolities. Try to buckle down. Designing something worthwhile and creative can be in focus and can be very satisfying right now. You may be seeing an idea that you generated yesterday in a slightly more realistic light, and the details can be fun to handle. There can be a “coming down to earth” energy to the first half of the day that feels rather pleasant rather than disappointing.
Scorpio
Life is quieter today, dear Scorpio, but still quite spirited. You seek out comfort and security, and while you’re not always looking for predictability, you may very well crave it today. Try to take a break. Better activities for you right now are simple, earthy ones. Connecting with nature even in the simplest of ways can do you a world of good while the Moon is moving through your solar second house (today and until late afternoon tomorrow). Bright ideas for making money or repurposing items and projects can come to you now. Friendships, networking, and new long-term projects are unblocked – free, clear, and moving forward.
Sagittarius
The Moon is in your sign all day, dear Sagittarius, and you’re all fired up. Even so, you’re coming down (gently) after a day of perhaps too-high expectations, and it feels good to see things a little more clearly. Friendships are supportive, and bright ideas may come out of group or team efforts, networking, or contact with friends and associates. It’s a good time to share a little of your expertise. You are seeking the truth and fairness in your dealings. You’re an excellent teacher, and this is very apparent today. A project that has recently resumed can now start picking up momentum. Career matters are clear and straightforward from this day forward.
Capricorn
You are definitely in need of some form of break from too much thinking and doing, dear Capricorn, with the Moon’s transit of your soul sector. It’s time to process, digest, and feel out your next move…slowly! Take your time, because our emotions rarely move as quickly as our minds. Now is your chance for catching up. There is a healthy realism that grounds us this morning, and this feels good – possibly even relieving. You like to know where you and your endeavors stand. A project that recently resumed now picks up speed, and while this is great news, the need for some form of retreat still applies, at least until tomorrow afternoon.
Aquarius
You can come to a healthy balance between optimism and realism today, dear Aquarius. You no longer swing from one to another, nor do you blind yourself to one end of the pole while fully embracing the other end. Decisions are easier as a result, and so are relationships. People understand boundaries intuitively right now. The day is particularly good for friendships and other casual relationships. Idea sharing is fun today and is less likely than usual to degrade into a contest or war of words. This is a good time to wrap up a project, throw yourself into some satisfying research, or work on a clever strategy.
Pisces
You might enjoy a meaningful or valuable conversation that gives you more insight into others’ motivations today, dear Pisces. Alternatively, you may learn of an interesting strategy for finance and business. Your mind is especially smart today, and you’re setting the trends. You’re more aware than usual of the impact you’re making on others, as well as the image you’re projecting. While this might generate some self-consciousness on other days, today your confidence opens up doors. You quite like a bit of extra attention right now, especially since you know what you’re doing! There can be forward movement in a relationship – more signs emerge that you’re on the right path.
*Remember to read horoscopes for your Ascendant sign and Sun sign.
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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 6 2016 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: Oct 6 2016 0:11 am
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: Oct 6 2016 2:19 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Pll Ven
Description: Transiting Moon Parallel Transiting Venus
Date & Time: Oct 6 2016 3:19 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqq Ves
Description: Transiting Moon SesquiSquare 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 6 2016 4:43 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cnj Sat
Description: Transiting Moon Conjunction Transiting Saturn
There can be stronger awareness of our responsibilities, or new responsibilities fall into our laps. Emotions may be cooled, and we can appear to be unsympathetic. A time for making lists. Emotional matters may not fare very well. There can be some loneliness or starkness felt. An auspicious time for projects demanding endurance or tolerance. Also good for establishing new habits and rituals.
Date & Time: Oct 6 2016 5:11 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqr Nod
Description: Transiting Moon Square Transiting North Node
This is the trigger for out with the old and in with the new. We could feel at odds with others on an emotional level. Public relations are not as favorable now. Plans could need reworking. We could feel temporarily out of the loop.
Date & Time: Oct 6 2016 8:01 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sxt Sun
Description: Transiting Moon Sextile Transiting Sun
This is a harmonious time. People are more cooperative and supportive than usual. Things seem to flow more easily, and confidence is natural.
Date & Time: Oct 6 2016 1:35 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqq Cer
Description: Transiting Moon SesquiSquare Transiting Ceres
There may be difficulties giving or receiving affection, care, concern, and nurturing.
Date & Time: Oct 6 2016 7:08 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sxt Pal
Description: Transiting Moon Sextile 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.
Strong Signs, Elements, Modes
LIBRA STRONG
Even-handed, harmonious, artistic, diplomatic, balancing, strong sense of fairness. Can be over- compromising, appeasing, judgmental.
SAGITTARIUS STRONG
Inspiring, broad vision, enthusiastic, goal seeking, truthful, adventurous. Can be reckless, unrestrained, tactless.
CAPRICORN STRONG
Disciplined, responsible, reliable, industrious, conscientious, practical, achieving. Can be pessimistic, overly conventional, rigid, materialistic, callous.
BALANCE OF ELEMENTS
The elements are balanced.
BALANCE OF MODES
FIXED WEAK
We may be open to change but may not have much follow-through.
Current Lunar Phase
LUNAR PHASE: CRESCENT
Moon 45 to 90 degrees ahead of the Sun.
This is an eager, impulsive, and progressive time. We are motivated and ready to take on challenges.
The following aspects (major only) and positions are at noon (EDT) on October 6th:
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 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.
ASPECTS OF THE MOON
SEXTILE THE SUN Orb 1°48′ Separating
This is a harmonious time. People are more cooperative and supportive than usual. Things seem to flow more easily, and confidence is natural.
CONJUNCTION SATURN Orb 3°35′ Separating
There can be stronger awareness of our responsibilities, or new responsibilities fall into our laps. Emotions may be cooled, and we can appear to be unsympathetic.
TRINE URANUS Orb 7°13′ Applying
We are open to new ideas, ways of expressing ourselves and our feelings. A break in the routine is pleasing now. We could be experimenting with new ideas or feelings. There can be chance meetings, events that occur that open our hearts or our emotional awareness.
SQUARE NEPTUNE Orb 5°52′ Separating
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 lack of clarity. Emotional and physical sensitivity.
SQUARE CHIRON Orb 6°20′ Applying
We could be dwelling on hurt feelings or resentments. We can be sensitive to what others think of us, and decisions made now may not reflect our hearts, and can be regrettable later on. We might take things the wrong way due to sensitivity. We may not make efforts to be understood. Hurt feelings are opportunities for healing.
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.
14TH DEGREE OF LIBRA
Part of Body: Left inguinal lymph nodes
Sabian Symbol: A noon siesta.
ASPECTS OF THE SUN
CONJUNCTION JUPITER Orb 7°57′ Separating
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.
SEXTILE SATURN Orb 1°46′ Separating
We are taking pride in our responsibilities or performance. This can be a time of steady progress and increased self-discipline. We are more inclined to humble ourselves to authority or good advice, and tend to employ traditional methods.
SQUARE PLUTO Orb 1°07′ Applying
We may be tempted to control or manipulate events and people, and can have difficulty reaching a compromise. We might need to reevaluate expectations, face our fears, manage power struggles, and deal with urges to control others and situations.
MERCURY
MERCURY IN VIRGO
You have a discriminating mind, and can be critical and analytical. You can also become obsessed with detailed knowledge. This may be to your detriment in daily life, although it is very beneficial for doing any kind of research. You like to be precise in your communications with others.
29TH DEGREE OF VIRGO
Part of Body: Quadrate lobe of liver
Sabian Symbol: A man gaining secret knowledge from an ancient scroll he is Reading.
ASPECTS OF MERCURY
CONJUNCTION JUPITER Orb 6°56′ Applying
You are talkative and have a thirst for knowledge. You have big ideas and plans. Education will feature largely in your life.
VENUS
VENUS IN SCORPIO
You have an intense need for relationships. You will also be intense once in a relationship. You will want to know your partner’s innermost thoughts and yet you may have a tendency to secrecy.
16TH DEGREE OF SCORPIO
Part of Body: Right ovary, cochlea of inner ear
Sabian Symbol: A girl’s face breaking into a smile.
ASPECTS OF VENUS
SEXTILE PLUTO Orb 0°56′ Separating
We’re a better judge of value right now – who and what are important to us. We might see one another, and our relationships, in a different light. We could reconnect with someone or improve an existing bond.
TRINE CHIRON Orb 6°04′ Applying
Opportunities for relationships or socializing can arise now. Interactions are open, warm, and supportive of growth.
MARS
MARS IN CAPRICORN
You will pursue your personal desires in a responsible and methodical manner. You have strong ambitions, and may be domineering if threatened.
7TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN
Part of Body: Left adductor muscle
Sabian Symbol: A veiled prophet of power.
ASPECTS OF MARS
SQUARE JUPITER Orb 0°21′ Separating
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.
CONJUNCTION PLUTO Orb 8°44′ Applying
You are resourceful and have a pool of enormous energy available when needed. You also have strong desires and a volcanic temper.
JUPITER
JUPITER IN LIBRA
You have a strong concern for justice. You are a diplomatic teacher, and express your spiritual values in your relationships.
6TH DEGREE OF LIBRA
Part of Body: Pubis
Sabian Symbol: The ideals of a man abundantly crystallized.
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)
13TH DEGREE OF SAGITTARIUS
Part of Body: Long saphenous veins
Sabian Symbol: A widow’s past brought to light.
ASPECTS OF SATURN
SQUARE NEPTUNE Orb 2°17′ Separating
Some feelings of disillusionment can come now as our dreams and ideals can be put to the test. Questioning our faith in our dreams can lead to lack of follow-through or wasteful activities and avoidance of responsibilities. Ideally, this crisis leads to a realignment of material goals and spiritual ideals as we assess what is truly meaningful to us.
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).
23RD DEGREE OF ARIES
Part of Body: Muscles of mastication
Sabian Symbol: A woman in pastel colors carrying a heavy and valuable but Veiled load.
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)
10TH DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Left metatarsals
Sabian Symbol: An aviator in the clouds.
ASPECTS OF NEPTUNE
CONJUNCTION THE SOUTH NODE Orb 2°28′ Applying
You have a tendency to daydream and live in a fantasy world, possibly even escaping into the world of drugs and depression. Your quest in this life is to put your creative talents to positive use.
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).
15TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN
Part of Body: Left knee cartilage
Sabian Symbol: Many toys in the children’s ward of a hospital.
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).
22ND DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Achilles tendon of right foot
Sabian Symbol: A man bringing down the new law from sinai.
VESTA
VESTA IN CANCER
You are committed to your family and loved ones, especially when they need you. However, you may withdraw like a crab into your shell if you feel hurt by those closest to you. You enjoy working with those close to you.
27TH DEGREE OF CANCER
Part of Body: Nipples
Sabian Symbol: A furious storm rages through a residential canyon.
PALLAS
PALLAS IN AQUARIUS
Your mind can be brilliant, original and insightful. You are able to quickly grasp new ideas and apply them to the future. You fight for your ideals, and humanitarian or political causes.
20TH DEGREE OF AQUARIUS
Part of Body: Spinal nervous system
Sabian Symbol: A big white dove, a message bearer.
JUNO
JUNO IN SCORPIO
You want an intense and sexual relationship. You want your partner’s total attention and demand a high degree of sensuality.
20TH DEGREE OF SCORPIO
Part of Body: Ligaments of penis, Bartholin’s glands
Sabian Symbol: A woman drawing two dark curtains aside.
CERES
CERES IN TAURUS
You feel cared for when loved ones give you a sense of stability and security. You like to be touched and stroked and nurtured in practical ways. You also like to show others you care through practical means.
2ND DEGREE OF TAURUS
Part of Body: Palate
Sabian Symbol: An electrical storm.
THE NORTH NODE
THE NORTH NODE IN VIRGO
This is a quest to become dedicated to the service of others. You will need to overcome the tendency to daydream and feel overwhelmed and to put your compassion and wisdom to practical use for humanity.
13TH DEGREE OF VIRGO
Part of Body: Hepatic arteries
Sabian Symbol: A powerful statesman wins to his cause a hysterical mob.
THE SOUTH NODE
THE SOUTH NODE IN PISCES
This is a quest to become dedicated to the service of others. You will need to overcome the tendency to daydream and feel overwhelmed and to put your compassion and wisdom to practical use for humanity.
13TH DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Plantar artery of left foot
Sabian Symbol: A sword in a museum.
*** CONJUNCTIONS TO SELECT FIXED STARS ***
Transits Oct 6 2016 – Event Chart
Aspects to Ven 15°Sc53 -17°04′
Cnj 15°Sc18 ZUBEN ELGENUBI Positive social reform
Aspects to Plu 14°Cp57 -21°25′
Cnj 15°Cp32 VEGA Charismatic, magical, lucky
Aspects to Ves 26°Cn25 +19°38′
Cnj 26°Cn00 PROCYON Short lived opportunities
Aspects to Jun 19°Sc57 -08°04′
Cnj 19°Sc35 ZUBEN ELSCHEMALI– Negative social reform
Aspects to Cer 01°Ta26 -00°19′
Cnj 00°Ta38 MIRACH In harmony to be receptive
Aspects to Nod 12°Vi14 +06°58′
Cnj 11°Vi32 ZOSMA — A victim or a saviour
Aspects to Black Moon 15°Sc24 -11°59′
Cnj 15°Sc18 ZUBEN ELGENUBI Positive social reform
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