Astrology of Today – Thursday, September 20, 2018

 

Today’s Moon:

• The Moon is in Aquarius.
• The Moon is waxing and in its First Quarter phase until 10:24 PM, after which the Moon is in its Waxing Gibbous phase.
• We are in between the First Quarter Moon (which occurred on the 16th), and the Full Moon (which will occur on September 24th).

Retrogrades/Stations:

• Mars is in its post-retrograde shadow until October 8th (Mars was retrograde from June 26th to August 27th).
• Venus is in its pre-retrograde shadow (Venus will be retrograde from October 5th to November 16th).
• Current retrogrades: Uranus Rx, Neptune Rx, Pluto Rx, and Chiron Rx.

 

Daily Horoscopes/Astro Highlights for each Sign:

Aries

Mercury and the Sun come together in your sector of work and health, dear Aries, and this may bring clarity to matters related to your work and services, health, routines, and habits. Ideas for improvements to any of these things can excite you now, or conversations and news can lead the way to new beginnings. New or alternative health programs or work methods can be in focus. This is an excellent time to get things out into the open if this serves a useful purpose for you now. Brainstorming or extra time given to thinking up how to improve your daily affairs can lead to beautiful things.

Taurus

Conversation or news can clear the air for you today, dear Taurus, which is both gratifying and stimulating. There is an air of cooperation around you that you appreciate today, setting you at ease. An honest, open vibe, especially in your love relationships, is satisfying as well. It can seem as if any problem can be reasoned through and resolved. You may learn new details about creative projects, a relationship, or finances that helps you solve problems and make decisions. Your communications are entertaining and fun, and perhaps a little dramatic, and you are taking more pride in your ideas or creations. It may be that you make a romantic revelation or a creative idea/plan takes off now.

Gemini

This is a powerful time for making clear decisions or for gaining new information and clarity about a matter, dear Gemini, that helps you turn a corner or a plan take off. Since the Sun and Mercury are aligning in your solar fourth house, this is likely related to home, family, or personal matters. Emotions are clear, or you may be clearing the air with a roommate, family member, or loved one. Plans related to living conditions or arrangements can be refined and updated now. Working through details comes naturally. The desire to reach out to someone you love is big.

Cancer

The pace has been picking up in your life with the Sun and Mercury in your communications sector, dear Cancer, and today, they align, prompting an epiphany or turning point related to learning, communications projects, or your connections. It’s an excellent time for bringing something up or out into the open. People are more likely to reason things through, and conversations can be particularly illuminating now. Under this influence, you may want to watch that you don’t make all your decisions from the head or your ego and ignore your heart in the process. However, it’s an excellent time for attention to details, news, and significant ideas and plans.

Leo

Significant ideas and thoughts related to business, money, or comfort can emerge now, dear Leo, with your ruler, the Sun, coming into alignment with Mercury in your solar second house today. There can be a strong focus of interest and conversation on business matters, finances, personal possessions, valuables, or on another level, matters of respect and value. There may be good news or something that boosts your confidence and hope about the future regarding your practical affairs. Clarity or further details arrive now, and what used to be possibilities now blossom into plans.

Virgo

This can be an especially awakened week for you, dear Virgo, with the Sun and your ruler, Mercury, aligning in your sign today! You’re more communicative and perhaps busier than usual or in demand. People hear you and notice you more than usual, and you may come to powerful realizations or receive clarifications that help you make better decisions, although you’re more inclined to respond to logic and reason, perhaps ignoring your heart. Even so, this is a time of mental renewal and increased decisiveness.

Libra

The Sun and Mercury align in your soul sector today, dear Libra, and this can bring illumination to a lingering problem or past matter as details fill in or reveal themselves. This influence makes it easier to communicate or rationalize a matter that, before today, was difficult to express or understand. A past topic can be rewakened as new insight on it emerges. In fact, you can feel quite good about getting something out into the open. This can be a good time for seeing how to bring a dream to a reality.

Scorpio

Today can be enlightening as the Sun and Mercury align, dear Scorpio, and you may see a plan or friendship with greater clarity. It can be a time when you or a person in your life clears the air or comes to an interesting conclusion. You can be excited about emerging new ideas for long-term plans and projects, or the full details of a plan come together now. Self-expression comes quite easily today and this week, and you may be developing a friendly rapport with the people around you, which is motivating.

Sagittarius

This can be a significant period for your work, career, life path, or direction, dear Sagittarius, as the Sun and Mercury align at the top of your solar chart. You may receive special attention, or certain plans can come together as details emerge. New insights into your career path or business projects can emerge today, and these can truly propel you forward or can motivate you. It may be that you are verbalizing an idea that you previously only thought about, and this helps to frame it in a new way, aiding decision-making.

Capricorn

Nice energy is with you for clarity today, dear Capricorn, especially related to your studies, travel, communications, or publishing matters. New details can emerge that give you perspective. Conversations, news, and thoughts occur now that help you clear up misconceptions and make more definitive plans. You may be feeling particularly inspired and optimistic. You can feel especially compelled to share an idea, push a plan, or voice an opinion today. You’re also in a good position to put a dream or idea into motion.

Aquarius

The Sun and Mercury align in your intimacy sector, dear Aquarius, and you can get a clearer window into a financial or intimate matter now and this week as new details emerge. You might feel compelled to speak about a private matter, and once it comes to light you can feel better about it, or you may be digging deeper and research an idea. It’s a time for making sense of something that previously confused or eluded you, whether this happens through further thought or a conversation. Decisions are easier to make now.

Pisces

Mercury and the Sun come together in your partnership sector today, dear Pisces, and this can help bring clarity to a matter. This can prompt you to sort, process, and organize your thoughts. Conversations or interactions with a significant person in your life can be particularly illuminating, meaningful, or motivating. An objective approach seems to be most natural under this influence, and while conversations may not engage your emotions, they can be constructive and particularly fair. Information coming in can be very helpful to you, and it can be beneficial for you to let others know what you want today.

* 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 September 20th, 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: Sep 19 2018  7:51 pm

Event: Moon enters Aquarius

Description: The Moon in Aquarius

This is generally a good time for social pursuits, group projects, trying something new, joining a group, and networking. A change of pace refreshes. Hobbies, clubs, and groups may demand attention now. It is time to build networks and cooperate. Humanitarian pursuits are highlighted.

Date & Time: Sep 19 2018  1:09 pm

Event: Moon goes void of course

Date & Time: Sep 19 2018  5:00 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqq Pal

Description: Transiting Moon SesquiSquare Transiting Pallas

We may be concerned about what others are thinking of us now, and can be sensitive to negativity and criticism, or what we perceive as such. We might not understand one another, and can be at odds with one another on a mental or intellectual level. Someone’s belief or idea can make us feel insecure or out of sorts, or otherwise rub us the wrong way.

Date & Time: Sep 19 2018  10:19 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: Sep 19 2018  1:09 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Tri Sun

Description: Transiting Moon Trine Transiting Sun

There is a nice feeling of harmony and a cooperative feel to this time. Better decision making. We represent ourselves well now. It’s easier to attract support, favorable responses, and positive experiences. We are less fearful and less defensive. This is a harmonious time.

Date & Time: Sep 19 2018  4:52 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Tri Jun

Description: Transiting Moon Trine Transiting Juno

We can gain strength through others or through our relationships, and we are especially comfortable in one-on-one situations.

Date & Time: Sep 19 2018  7:20 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Mon SSq Nep

Description: Transiting Moon SemiSquare Transiting Neptune

If we are not in touch with our need for inspiration, beauty, compassion, connection to something otherworldly, or our spirituality, we could feel out of sorts right now. Relaxing, listening to music, getting close to nature, or taking a break may resolve this. 

Date & Time: Sep 19 2018  7:51 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cnj Aqu

Description: Transiting Moon Entering Aquarius

This is generally a good time for social pursuits, group projects, trying something new, joining a group, and networking. A change of pace refreshes. Hobbies, clubs, and groups may demand attention now. It is time to build networks and cooperate. Humanitarian pursuits are highlighted.

Date & Time: Sep 19 2018  8:24 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sxt Chi

Description: Transiting Moon Sextile Transiting Chiron

We are more emotionally present and involved. We more easily hone in on problem areas and want to fix them. Synchronicity is a feature of our daily life right now. Tune in and enjoy the spiritual signposts.

Date & Time: Sep 19 2018  11:35 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqr Ura

Description: Transiting Moon Square Transiting Uranus

There may be sudden, minor changes to plans, schedules. There can be rebelliousness and tension. Aim to be open to possibilities, and avoid making permanent decisions.

Date & Time: Sep 19 2018  7:00 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mer Pll Chi

Description: Transiting Mercury Parallel Transiting Chiron

Date & Time: Sep 19 2018  1:22 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Nep Cpl Jun

Description: Transiting Neptune ContraParallel Transiting Juno

Date & Time: Sep 19 2018  0:41 am

Event: Tr-Tr Chi Sqr Ves

Description: Transiting Chiron Square Transiting Vesta

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Strong Signs, Elements, Modes

 

Today’s Emphasized Signs of the Zodiac

 

VIRGO STRONG

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

SCORPIO STRONG

Intense, magnetic, penetrating perception, power to confront. Can be destructive, vengeful, jealous, overly dramatic.

CAPRICORN STRONG

Disciplined, responsible, reliable, industrious, conscientious, practical, achieving. Can be pessimistic, overly conventional, rigid, materialistic, callous.

 

Today’s Elemental Balance

 

FIRE WEAK

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

EARTH STRONG

Earth signs are Taurus, Virgo, and Capricorn. We are especially in touch with the physical world. We consider what we’ve learned and experienced in the past in order to make the most of the present. We can be cautious, practical, and possibly unimaginative. We are deliberate and can pace ourselves well. We need hands-on experience and are not impressed with theory as much as we are with results. Routines are tolerable and comforting.

AIR WEAK

We may have a difficult time being objective or detached. We may not be especially communicative.

 

Today’s Modal Balance

 

The modes are balanced.

 

Today’s Lunar Phase

 

LUNAR PHASE: FIRST QUARTER

Moon from 90 to 135 degrees ahead of the Sun. 

We are motivated to take action, perhaps due to a clash, conflict, or stress, as we are more aware of problems and differences now. Plans are beginning to take off or turn a corner. We should watch for pushing too hard.

 

The following aspects (major only) and positions are at noon (EDT) on September 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 CAPRICORN

We’re seeking out more structure and working hard to achieve some measure of security with the Moon in Capricorn. We’re able to tone down our emotional needs so that we can focus on material or practical priorities.

27TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN

Part of Body: Deep nerves 

Sabian Symbol: A mountain pilgrimage.

ASPECTS OF THE MOON

TRINE THE SUN  Orb 0°31′ Applying

We are supportive, cooperative, open, genuine, and more relaxed than usual. 

TRINE MERCURY  Orb 0°41′ 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.

CONJUNCTION MARS  Orb 5°55′ Applying

Emotions are all-consuming. We desire adventure, change, and action. We can be hasty and rash, but if we use common sense as well, it can be a good time for getting the courage to do something brave. Instinctive reactions are quick.

SQUARE URANUS  Orb 5°42′ Applying

There may be sudden, minor changes to plans, schedules. There can be rebelliousness and tension. Aim to be open to possibilities, and avoid making permanent decisions.

CONJUNCTION PLUTO  Orb 7°21′ Separating

Deeper feelings emerge. Emotional extremes can be experienced now. This can be a time that we crave or recognize the need for an overhaul – a deep, lasting change.

OPPOSITION THE NORTH NODE  Orb 8°36′ Applying

We can be sticking with what’s familiar instead of reaching out and challenging ourselves now.

CONJUNCTION THE SOUTH NODE  Orb 8°36′ Applying

We can be sticking with what’s familiar instead of reaching out and challenging ourselves now.

THE SUN

THE SUN IN VIRGO

This is a good time for taking care of business, getting organized, discriminating, analyzing, taking care of health, and paying better attention to daily routines.

27TH DEGREE OF VIRGO

Part of Body: Iliac nerve 

Sabian Symbol: Elderly ladies drinking afternoon tea in a wealthy home.

ASPECTS OF THE SUN

CONJUNCTION MERCURY  Orb 1°13′ Applying

Thoughts and communications about ourselves and our goals. We are expressing ourselves confidently, directly, and clearly.

TRINE MARS  Orb 5°24′ Applying

Energy and vitality are strong. A good time to take the initiative. Effective decision-making is possible now.

SQUARE SATURN  Orb 6°01′ Applying

We can feel temporarily blocked or thwarted, and possibly less than confident. We might want to delay important decision making until a more enlightened, positive time.

OPPOSITION CHIRON  Orb 3°37′ Applying

We can feel especially sensitive to criticism or fear rejection now, or could struggle with a situation where we may need to humble ourselves. People or circumstances may seem to be exposing or playing on our vulnerabilities. This can be an opportunity to recognize problem areas that need work, however.

MERCURY

MERCURY IN VIRGO

We’re more focused on precision, attention to detail, and practical affairs. We’re inclined to pick problems apart. We’re discriminating and critical.

26TH DEGREE OF VIRGO

Part of Body: Abdominal veins 

Sabian Symbol: A boy with a censer serves near the priest.

ASPECTS OF MERCURY

TRINE MARS  Orb 6°37′ Applying

You are quick to grasp new ideas. You are an adept communicator and enjoy a good discussion.

OPPOSITION CHIRON  Orb 4°50′ Applying

There can be insecurity about our own ideas or decisions, or we may not know who/what to believe. Words, or lack of, can hurt right now. There is greater sensitivity to what is being said, choice of words, and syntax.

VENUS

VENUS IN SCORPIO

There is a love of investigation, intimacy, depth connections, and consuming relationships and pastimes.

7TH DEGREE OF SCORPIO

Part of Body: Left epididymus, right Fallopian tube 

Sabian Symbol: Deep-sea divers.

ASPECTS OF VENUS

SQUARE MARS  Orb 4°18′ Separating

You may have some difficulty being patient with loved ones. You can be aggressive and irritable when others fail to keep up with your activities. You can be equally impatient with yourself.

OPPOSITION URANUS  Orb 4°31′ 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. There may be distancing in relationships. 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 are unpredictable, but will probably be a group leader. You may become rebellious when angry.

3RD DEGREE OF AQUARIUS

Part of Body: Right fibula 

Sabian Symbol: A deserter from the navy.

ASPECTS OF MARS

SQUARE URANUS  Orb 0°13′ Separating

The desire to assert independence and to dominate can be strong. Impulsiveness can be a problem. We can be rebellious and willful, ignoring others’ needs in the process.

SEXTILE CHIRON  Orb 1°47′ Separating

You have the opportunity to be an empathetic and powerful leader of the downtrodden people of the world.

CONJUNCTION THE SOUTH NODE  Orb 2°40′ Applying

You may experience difficulty being assertive and finding the drive to succeed, or alternatively you may have a tendency to misdirect your energies. Your current life lesson to express your energy positively and assertively. Your talent for independent action needs to be developed.

JUPITER

JUPITER IN SCORPIO

We are drawn to depth experiences and deep, transformative changes.  Prosperous areas are psychology, investigation, agencies, directing. (October 10th, 2017 to November 8th, 2018)

21ST DEGREE OF SCORPIO

Part of Body: Sphenoid sinus 

Sabian Symbol: A soldier derelict in his duty.

ASPECTS OF JUPITER

TRINE NEPTUNE  Orb 5°17′ Separating

You are artistic and may also be religious. You have a need to help others and may feel you have a calling. You have the ability to inspire other people’s talents as well.

SEXTILE PLUTO  Orb 1°15′ Separating

You have a chance to achieve a great deal. Your knowledge is broad as you are interested in so many things. You may make a career in the occult or studying the deepest mysteries of life.

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).

3RD DEGREE OF CAPRICORN

Part of Body: Cutaneous nerves of thigh 

Sabian Symbol: The human soul receptive to growth and understanding.

ASPECTS OF SATURN

TRINE URANUS  Orb 0°50′ 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.

SQUARE CHIRON  Orb 2°23′ Separating

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 TAURUS

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

2ND DEGREE OF TAURUS

Part of Body: Palate 

Sabian Symbol: An electrical storm.

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)

15TH DEGREE OF PISCES

Part of Body: Left cutaneous veins 

Sabian Symbol: An officer preparing to drill his men.

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).

19TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN

Part of Body: Ligaments of left knee 

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

 

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

CHIRON

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

1ST DEGREE OF ARIES

Part of Body: Cerebrum 

Sabian Symbol: A woman has risen out of the ocean; a seal is embracing her.

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.

1ST DEGREE OF CAPRICORN

Part of Body: Right patella 

Sabian Symbol: A leader claims power from the assembled tribe.

PALLAS IN VIRGO

You have an analytical mind which you can apply to detailed and exhaustive projects. Your powers of discrimination are strong. You also have executive abilities. You may become involved in the field of health.

8TH DEGREE OF VIRGO

Part of Body: Abdominal cavity 

Sabian Symbol: A girl takes her first dancing instruction.

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.

29TH DEGREE OF TAURUS

Part of Body: Deltoid muscle and main neck muscles 

Sabian Symbol: Two cobblers working at a table.

CERES

CERES IN LIBRA

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

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.

 

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 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.

5TH DEGREE OF LEO

Part of Body: Right carotid artery 

Sabian Symbol: Rock formations at the edge of a precipice.

 

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.

5TH DEGREE OF AQUARIUS

Part of Body: Nerve of right fibula 

Sabian Symbol: A council of ancestors.

 

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