- The Moon is in Taurus until 9:38 PM, after which the Moon is in Gemini.
- The Moon is void from 9:18 PM until 9:38 PM.
- The Moon is waxing and in its New phase.
- The New Moon occurred yesterday in the sign of Taurus, and the First Quarter Moon will occur on May 2nd.
- Mercury is retrograde (Mercury is retrograde from April 9-May 3).
- Venus is in its post-retrograde shadow until May 18th.
Horoscopes
Aries
If you’ve been holding onto anger and letting frustration build, dear Aries, a Mars-Pluto angle today can bring this to just under the surface. The trick will be to identify it and avoid letting this tense, edgy energy rule your behavior. Tensions related to career, long-term goals, and reputation may be at the root of things, but you can express these tensions through mechanical frustration, driving, and communicating. Aggressive Mars is in your communications sector in harsh aspect, and with Mercury retrograde in your sign and resultant misunderstandings, you should be particularly careful about what you say now. Watch for manipulative or compulsive behaviors and be careful about reacting too quickly to things that make you mad.
Taurus
You have more drive these days to pursue your material needs and wants, dear Taurus, but today, there can be a tendency to want more than the world can offer you in the present. Control or power games are tempting now, particularly if you feel frustrated about a matter of ownership or jealousy, but it’s not the solution to problems. You might also be a little too quick to jump to your defense – or to someone else’s – before you know the whole story. There is a bit of paranoid energy with us all today! Think up better ways to deal with irritating situations today – ways that will serve your interests not only today but down the road. The Moon is in your sign until tonight, and this keeps your personal plans on the front burner.
Gemini
Mars in your sign gives your personality a little more muscle these days, dear Gemini, which can be super when you need to accomplish something a little out of your normal comfort zone. However, sometimes you can step over yourself in your haste to get where you want to go. Today, Mars and Pluto connect in a tense aspect, and you might quickly grow frustrated with others who don’t seem to be talking straight with you. You are also feeling your desires with more intensity and urgency, complicating matters. Your best bet is to rise above the game playing and focus on softening and moderating your impulses, but it can be a little too tempting to get involved. As the day advances, your mood lightens, but you can be riled up in a different way – ideas coming to you now are exciting as your ruler, Mercury, moves to align with inventive, electric Uranus.
Cancer
You’re in a good cycle for taking action on private matters and activity behind the scenes or in relative solitude these days, dear Cancer. However, you don’t always see a direct route to achieving your goals or pursuing your desires. This is compounded today by Mars in your privacy sector in challenging aspect to Pluto. There can be anger issues emerging that are difficult to understand or define, but they may have their root in power dynamics with a significant other or with relationships in which you feel there is far too much imbalance. Aim to ferry excess energy or intensity into constructive channels. Or, consider ways to plan out your next move rather than push your agenda now when the chances of achieving your goals are small. As the day advances, you’re in a strong position for support from or enjoyment with friends.
Leo
Today’s energies are on the intense side as Mars and Pluto form a minor but challenging aspect, dear Leo. This influence tends to stimulate pent-up anger which can emerge as edginess and tension until you fully understand where it’s coming from. Interpersonal tensions are very likely. This might also emerge as impatience not only with others but with projects that don’t seem to be coming together soon enough. If teams are not cooperating or if you feel that you’re overloaded with more responsibilities than others, this can reach a difficult point. Pressures to meet health and work goals may be at the root of this, as you also want to experiment with new ideas and projects but can’t find the space for all of your pursuits now. Draw on your reserves of self-control now and channel your considerable energies into something truly useful to you.
Virgo
With Mars at the top of your chart these days, dear Virgo, you can be feeling more driven and ready to take action towards long-term goals. There can be times when you feel rushed or pressured to get where you want to go, however, and with Mars in minor but challenging aspect to Pluto today, this can be a time for feeling added tension. For some, this can be about balancing professional demands and responsibilities with relationship needs and personal time. For others, you may be fixating on problem areas or acting on fears that others are pulling the wool over your eyes. You might feel frustrated if others are blocking your way. It can be difficult to rise above the tensions of minor problems now, but feeling on edge can be a symptom of something deeper that’s worth exploring! In fact, later today you are in an excellent position to see things more objectively.
Libra
People in your life, particularly partners or a significant other, can seem a little controlling today, dear Libra. Power plays right now tend to have their root in fear of losing, whether it’s about losing a position, label, or person — such is the nature of a difficult Pluto, which is part of the day’s energy. You might become frustrated with an opinion not catching on or understood, or you might feel particularly restless and ready to take off somewhere “away from it all” but nevertheless find yourself emotionally stuck. As the day advances, however, you can mentally detach yourself from situations, and this makes you more objective and willing to let go of frustrations. In fact, tonight and tomorrow, you might come to surprising conclusions or insights into a partner or your relationships.
Scorpio
You are particularly aware of and sensitive to give-and-take in a relationship these days, dear Scorpio, and today, there can be a tendency to act compulsively or to see problems as bigger than they are with your two cosmic rulers, Mars and Pluto, in a challenging aspect. You may be feeling suspicious and frustrated if someone seems to be withholding information or actively hiding something from you. You can be driven to get to the truth of a matter or to find an answer to a problem, but this can come at the cost of time, energy, and perhaps most importantly, spirit. There can be agitation with communication or transportation delays, but impatience is only going to exacerbate the problem. Learn from what seems to be triggering your fears or frustrations, but aim to work on getting to a more peaceful, self-kind frame of mind.
Sagittarius
Mars in opposition to your sign these days can point to increased activities and periodic conflicts with others, dear Sagittarius. Watch that you’re not projecting your anger or will onto others during this period, as it can be very easy to do right now! Otherwise, it can be an enjoyable time when you can learn much about your desires through the mirror of your relationships. Because Mars is in challenging aspect to Pluto today, however, it would be wise to be especially mindful of automatic responses to others or frustrating situations. There is a tendency for fears of losing a position, title, or person to dominate or drive behavior today, and in your case, you or a partner/friend may be particularly possessive or acting jealously or controllingly as a result. Consider ways to release tension or resentment productively.
Capricorn
You are more motivated than usual to take on ambitious or time-consuming projects related to work and health these days, dear Capricorn, and this can very often work to your advantage. However, there can be times when you want things to happen “yesterday, ” and this urgency can interfere with your mood. Watch also for a tendency to magnify or obsess over small problems today. Try not to drive yourself too hard now, and if you feel pressure to do so, examine why this may be the case. It’s possible that with Pluto in your sign that you’re expecting too much from yourself or fearful of losing face, a position, or a title. However, pushing yourself too hard and the resultant stress will not get you any closer to your goals in the long run.
Aquarius
A Mars-Pluto conflict today may be a little easier on you than most signs because of Mars’ compatible position vis-a-vis your sign, dear Aquarius, but it can nevertheless serve up some tension. Passions rise, and conflicts can result. As well, there is the possibility that a sense of urgency to fill your desires or a competitive insistence within you may lead you to push yourself too hard or needlessly clash with others. This is a time when you might look at others suspiciously, as you can feel that they have a hidden agenda, or when you might be tempted to manipulate if you’re not confident you’ll get what you want by being upfront and direct. Resentments tend to dissipate later today, however, as you’re more than willing to see things objectively and increasingly interested in focusing on light, positive matters.
Pisces
Watch today for pushing too hard or taking the long, difficult route to your goals when uncomplicated may be best, dear Pisces. There is a tendency to misjudge what you can do or in what timeframe. Aim to bring problem areas and harbored resentments out into the open rather them allow them to drive your behavior. Manipulation can be a problem, and this may be a tendency on your part as you don’t seem to see a clear and direct route to your goals, or it may be that others are attempting to use you to serve their hidden agendas. Ferreting out the truth may be successful, but you may be better off thinking this through before confronting others, as delivery may be edgy today. Vulnerable relationships right now are friendships and family ones, but this is only temporary and can lead to greater understanding and the clearing of blocks.
*Remember to read horoscopes for your Ascendant sign and Sun sign. If you don’t know your Ascendant sign and know your birth time, you can look it up here.
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Astrology of Today – The Details:
If you’re astrologically inclined and interested in the details of the Astrology of today, here are some of the factors considered in the forecasts:
Date & Time: Apr 27 2017 9:38 pm
Event: Moon enters Gemini
Description: The Moon in Gemini
We are attracted to new ideas, but we need to discriminate more so that we don’t become too scattered. Communications mean more to us than usual.
Date & Time: Apr 27 2017 9:18 pm
Event: Moon goes void of course
Date & Time: Apr 27 2017 2:28 am
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: Apr 27 2017 4:49 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Tri Plu
Description: Transiting Moon Trine Transiting Pluto
This can be a good time for getting loans, for taking care of business, and for dealing with money matters. It’s also good for getting in touch with feelings and managing them effectively. There can be a boost to our intimate life, creative impulses, and self-understanding. Events occurring now might involve some kind of karmic repayment or benefit. We could discover new information, hidden information, or a lost item. This is a time for recycling – seeing new uses for old items. True feelings come to the surface.
Date & Time: Apr 27 2017 1:05 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Pll Sun
Description: Transiting Moon Parallel Transiting Sun
Date & Time: Apr 27 2017 1:47 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon SSq Pal
Description: Transiting Moon SemiSquare 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: Apr 27 2017 5:09 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: Apr 27 2017 5:33 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Qnx Sat
Description: Transiting Moon Quincunx Transiting Saturn
This is a brief period of uncertainty, guilt, fear of not performing well, fear of rejection, a feeling that others will not support or fulfill our needs/desires, or a sense that something can’t be achieved. Patience is a virtue right now. Otherwise we might succumb to feelings of frustration and sadness. All good things come to those who wait.
Date & Time: Apr 27 2017 7:16 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sxt Ves
Description: Transiting Moon Sextile Transiting Vesta
We can derive a nice feeling of satisfaction and fulfillment from tending to our responsibilities, work, or other commitment. We are more able to make sacrifices or put our emotions aside in order to get something important done. Alternatively, we can bring more sensitivity to our practical affairs. This can be a good time to commit fully to something – especially health and healing matters. It’s also a strong time for taking care of domestic matters.
Date & Time: Apr 27 2017 8:35 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cnj Cer
Description: Transiting Moon Conjunction Transiting Ceres
There is a stronger desire to nourish, care for, or tend to favorite people, things, and projects. There can be greater attention to diet, health, and self-care programs. There can be a stronger connection to people we love, home, and family, and more sensitivity to others in general.
Date & Time: Apr 27 2017 9:18 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sxt Ven
Description: Transiting Moon Sextile Transiting Venus
We are less inhibited and more willing to indulge ourselves. Love and romance can be favorable. Decorating, beauty treatments, the arts, creative pursuits, parties, dates, and recreation are generally favored now. Smile, laugh, and enjoy!
Date & Time: Apr 27 2017 9:38 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cnj Gem
Description: Transiting Moon Entering Gemini
We are attracted to new ideas, but we need to discriminate more so that we don’t become too scattered. Communications mean more to us than usual.
Date & Time: Apr 27 2017 10:52 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqq Jup
Description: Transiting Moon SesquiSquare Transiting Jupiter
Time to show some restraint. Grandiosity is not appealing. Neither is excess. Practice self-control. Self-indulgence is more likely now. We’re not as inclined to consider the consequences of over-eating, over-drinking, or overdoing in general. We may be acting in a haughty manner.
Date & Time: Apr 27 2017 11:04 pm
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: Apr 27 2017 3:00 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mar Sqq Plu
Description: Transiting Mars SesquiSquare Transiting Pluto
We may be looking for the upper hand and resisting others’ control. Resentments come to the surface. Our desires are intense and difficult to satisfy. A tendency to bully and confront may dominate.
Strong Signs, Elements, Modes
ARIES STRONG
Initiating, pioneering energy. Independent, bold, courageous, assertive, fiery, inspirational, direct, decisive. Can be egotistical, impulsive, impatient, aggressive, lacking subtlety.
TAURUS STRONG
Stable and enduring, strong values, unyielding, earthy, acquisitive, strong desires. Can be stuck, stubborn, overly possessive, self-indulgent.
PISCES STRONG
Compassionate, sensitive, self-sacrificing, gentle, intuitive. Can be escapist, impractical, hyper- sensitive, gullible.
BALANCE OF ELEMENTS
EARTH STRONG
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.
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 April 27th:
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 TAURUS
This is a time for settling in, establishing and maintaining routines, and consolidating existing projects. We are building and developing. We crave predictability, stability, and security. This time favors ongoing projects and activities more than new ones.
24TH DEGREE OF TAURUS
Part of Body: Upper jaw
Sabian Symbol: A warrior rides proudly.
ASPECTS OF THE MOON
TRINE PLUTO Orb 4°31′ Separating
We can be quite focused now, driven by our goals and ambitions and motivated to put problems behind us. We might happily pour ourselves into a current passion or interest, and could find it easy to get to the bottom of things.
SEXTILE CHIRON Orb 3°14′ Applying
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 TAURUS
You are a reliable and solid individual. You have a strong need for stable routine and security. You can be stubborn. Others can rely on your down-to-earth nature.
8TH DEGREE OF TAURUS
Part of Body: Cervical nerves
Sabian Symbol: A sleigh without snow.
MERCURY
MERCURY IN ARIES
You are an independent thinker. You talk quickly, and like to think up new ideas. You may experience flashes of intuition.
26TH DEGREE OF ARIES
Part of Body: Skull
Sabian Symbol: A man possessed of more gifts than he can hold.
ASPECTS OF MERCURY
TRINE SATURN Orb 1°44′ Separating
We are cautious, careful, tuned in to details, and rely on common sense at this time.
CONJUNCTION URANUS Orb 0°27′ Applying
You have an incisive and ingenious mind. Your thoughts and speech are erratic and inventive. You enjoy progressive topics. Your opinions may be ahead of your time.
VENUS
VENUS IN PISCES
You yearn to merge and be at-one with your partner. In fact you want to be at-one with the universe. You also enjoy sharing inspirational activities with your partner, ranging from listening to beautiful music to visiting an art gallery.
30TH DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Toenails of left foot
Sabian Symbol: The great stone face (being the projection of an ideal).
ASPECTS OF VENUS
SQUARE SATURN Orb 2°11′ Separating
Lack of spontaneity when it comes to expressions of affection and the pursuit of pleasure, likely due to insecurities or fear. We may be reserved, withdrawn, cautious, and tight with money and/or feelings. Feelings of being alone and not getting what we want/need can be experienced now.
CONJUNCTION CHIRON Orb 2°27′ Separating
You have a childlike innocence in your personal relationships, which makes you vulnerable to emotional pain. You fear commitment and rejection. You may experience pain in early relationships, but this pain is usually healed giving you insight and wisdom in later personal relationships. You see the beauty in people who have been cast aside by others, and develop the ability to be a teacher or healer in intimate relationships.
MARS
MARS IN GEMINI
You like to initiate ideas and spread information. You are assertive, although you can resort to evasive behaviour.
5TH DEGREE OF GEMINI
Part of Body: Upper left pulmonary lobe
Sabian Symbol: A radical magazine displays a sensational front page.
JUPITER
JUPITER IN LIBRA
You have a strong concern for justice. You are a diplomatic teacher, and express your spiritual values in your relationships.
16TH DEGREE OF LIBRA
Part of Body: Renal arteries
Sabian Symbol: A boat landing washed away.
ASPECTS OF JUPITER
QUINCUNX NEPTUNE Orb 2°12′ Applying
You feel a call to serve others perhaps through a profession or through religion. You will need to learn what is reasonable to do for others, and what is over stepping the boundary of your responsibility.
SQUARE PLUTO Orb 3°33′ Separating
You will need to learn to have confidence in yourself even when life deals you a few blows. You range from over confident to completely lacking in confidence. The truth lies somewhere in between.
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)
28TH DEGREE OF SAGITTARIUS
Part of Body: Right leg muscles
Sabian Symbol: An old bridge over a beautiful stream.
ASPECTS OF SATURN
TRINE URANUS Orb 2°11′ 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 0°16′ 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).
26TH DEGREE OF ARIES
Part of Body: Skull
Sabian Symbol: A man possessed of more gifts than he can hold.
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)
NEPTUNE IN THE 8TH HOUSE
You feel at one with others and have the ability to transcend daily life through metaphysical pursuits. You may easily sense emotional undercurrents.
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 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).
28TH DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Phalanges of left foot
Sabian Symbol: A fertile garden under the full moon.
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.
29TH DEGREE OF CANCER
Part of Body: Spleen
Sabian Symbol: A greek muse weighs in golden scales just born twins.
PALLAS
PALLAS IN ARIES
You have a keen intellect with the ability to come up with exciting, new ideas. You are also happy to risk putting your new ideas into action.
11TH DEGREE OF ARIES
Part of Body: Optic nerve
Sabian Symbol: The president of the country.
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.
18TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN
Part of Body: Ligaments of right knee
Sabian Symbol: The union jack flies from a new british destroyer.
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.
30TH DEGREE OF TAURUS
Part of Body: Trapezius muscle
Sabian Symbol: A peacock parading on an ancient lawn.
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.
1ST DEGREE OF VIRGO
Part of Body: Duodenum
Sabian Symbol: In a portrait the best of a man’s traits are idealized.
Sabian Symbol:
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.
1ST DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Right calcaneum
Sabian Symbol: A public market.
*** CONJUNCTIONS TO SELECT FIXED STARS ***
Transits Apr 27, 2017 – Event Chart
Aspects to Sun 07°Ta34 +14°02′
Cnj 07°Ta53 HAMAL To follow one’s own path
Cnj 08°Ta00 SCHEDIR The Queen, female power.
Aspects to Ven 29°Pi37 +01°33′
Cnj 29°Pi36 SCHEAT To be a thinker or intellect
Aspects to Nod 00°Vi58 +11°07′
Cnj 00°Vi04 REGULUS*** Majestic, success, (revenge)
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