Astrology of Today – Saturday, October 13, 2018

 

Today’s Moon:

• The Moon is in Sagittarius.
• The Moon is void from 8:58 PM (until tomorrow at 3:16 PM).
• The Moon is waxing and in its Waxing Crescent phase.
• We are in between the New Moon (which happened on the 8th in the sign of Libra) and the First Quarter Moon (which will occur on the 16th).

Retrogrades/Stations:

• Venus is retrograde (Venus is retrograde from October 5th to November 16th).
• Current retrogrades: Venus Rx, Uranus Rx, Neptune Rx, and Chiron Rx.

 

Daily Horoscopes/Astro Highlights for each Sign:

Aries

You’re in an excellent position to bond with loved ones today, dear Aries, and enjoy good company without unreasonable expectations. It’s easy to forgive and forget or simply move on with current influences. The Moon spends the day in your spirit sector, encouraging you to seek out a little more adventure, learning, or experience. Sharing ideas or activities with a partner or good friend can be motivating. Conversations are two-way. Talking through practical problems or gaining an edge in your work or with money can figure strongly now. Ideas are golden. The day is also excellent for business thinking and strategy, so if you can focus on being productive, you’re in great shape now. There can be an intuitive rapport with someone special and pleasant agreements made. You are somehow able to express your inner world in ways that others understand. Take part in activities that inspire and feed your energy, and direct your attention to things that matter most to you.

Taurus

You can relatively quickly get into a nice groove with work, research, or health maintenance today, dear Taurus. You may very well come across precisely the information you need now. There are good opportunities to talk about or play with ideas related to partnerships or love relationships. Discussions are open and useful, and especially so when conversing with a trusted friend or partner. You’re excited to make long-term plans and goals with someone or to enjoy their point of view. Conversations tend to go deep today, and forgiveness is almost effortless. There is also good energy early today for focusing on some of the intangibles and spiritual needs that you may have overlooked in recent days. You may be able to fill some of your duties with a friend or in an inspired, creative way, or there is a pleasing compassionate vibe to your interactions.

Gemini

The Moon spends the day in your partnership sector, dear Gemini, which tends to mean your focus is a social one. Romantic or creative expression comes easily now, and you’ll find others particularly cooperative even with some bumpy energy in the morning. Even so, you’re willing to go deep, and others are unusually open, making conversations more meaningful than usual. You’re in particularly good shape for coming to a new understanding of a person or situation that’s been confusing to you in the recent past. You are also bringing creativity to your work or more imagination and fun to fulfilling your responsibilities today. There can be a boost to your reputation and professional appeal now. This is an excellent time to heal a relationship, mainly because we’re dropping pressure and expectations we usually place on others. Projects come together nicely. Doing something for the intrinsic rewards makes sense, and your spirits lift as you do.

Cancer

The Moon spends the day in your sector of routines, work, and self-care, dear Cancer, and problem-solving is right up your alley today. It’s a good time for attention to details as well as for home or family matters. You’re communicating well and gaining the understanding you’ve been lacking and craving. You’re in great shape for conversations with a good friend, partner, or a lover. In fact, what you come up with now might even lead to a breakthrough in a relationship. The key is that you and others are more willing to learn from differences. There is good energy today for a feeling of growth within the family circle or with loved ones, too, and acceptance comes more readily than usual. Actions may be colored by dreamy and spiritual elements later today as you catch up with what inspires you, making it a fine time for refreshing breaks or interruptions.

Leo

Early day confusions dissipate quickly, dear Leo, and with the Moon in a fellow Fire sign and your solar creative sector, you’re bouncing back easily. You’re in particularly good shape for communications of all kinds, but especially casual, romantic, and creative ones. You are expressing yourself well with both words and body language conveying the message you intend. Your analytical powers are exceptionally well-developed today. It’s a good time for strategic planning and thinking. Give particular attention to new ideas and plans revolving around the home, family, and your personal life emerging today, as you’re in a fabulous headspace for making breakthroughs along these lines. Despite all of this, today also holds wonderfully dreamy and inspiring energy. You have the chance to get in better touch with longings that you typically overlook or shelf during the pursuit of regular routines and daily goals. There is added creativity in your words and warmth in your expression.

Virgo

People appreciate your advice, opinion, and mind right now, dear Virgo. It’s also a good time for getting out and about, exchanging ideas and information, and positive news. Mind you, the Moon spends the day in your home and family sector, and you seek out more familiarity, comfort, and safety. Thinking is brilliant for improvements to your support system, home, security, and family life, and just as strong for creative ideas and projects. You can readily gain the cooperation of others and perhaps even a following for your ideas and insights now. There can be a subtle understanding between you and a partner or special someone today, and this leaves you feeling valued and respected. For some of you, a good buy or a smart business move can figure strongly now. Generosity opens you up to opportunity.

Libra

The Moon spends the day in your communications sector, dear Libra, increasing your craving for mental stimulation. Fortunately, it’s particularly easy to find today, and you can find yourself in particularly good mental form. Conversations veer towards serious or informative topics, yet remain fun. Your mind is sharp for inspired ideas for making money or sorting out personal matters. Working on home and family related efforts may figure strongly now. Your instincts for business and money matters are on-point. Do something for the sake of enjoyment rather than for an external reward, and you’ll be in better shape. Overanalyzing or trying to force resolutions don’t seem to get results today.

Scorpio

The Moon spends the day in your resources sector, dear Scorpio, and you seek out some calm and peace. You are in particularly good shape for settling in, accepting and appreciating what you have, and enjoying yourself in the process as the Moon and Sun cooperate today. Mind you, you’re also in fabulous shape for communicating, and discussions can both satisfy and inform now. It’s an excellent time for building bridges. Today is powerful for ideas, communications, projects, and inspiration. Make some connections and get inspired today, but take time for yourself to think, too, since imagination and creativity get a boost now. Intuition is robust and romantic connections can thrive with good timing. You have loads of spiritual strength to draw upon. You can be a guide, teacher, or director of others now.

Sagittarius

The Moon spends the day in your sign, dear Sagittarius, bringing your feelings up, front, and center. You seek a bit of acknowledgment and certainly more interaction than you’ve wanted in recent relatively low-key days. The Moon in your sign harmonizes with the Sun in your friendship sector today, and this subtle influence feeds your spirit, perhaps also bringing helpful or friendly people into your life. Today’s energies are beautiful for believing the best of situations and people. Your natural idealism is in the spotlight. Forgiveness and acceptance are more natural than usual. Information coming in to you now or conversations you have can be excellent food for thought and even the source of some inspiration, so be sure to enjoy some pressure-free discussions.

Capricorn

Casual conversations and exchanges have a lot to teach you today, dear Capricorn, and you’re in a great position to gain new insight about your work and friendships. Still, the Moon spends the day in your privacy sector, and while you’re still sociable and connected, part of you craves more alone time or the chance to rest and reflect on recent events. Becoming engrossed in a book, idea, or project may be just the thing that centers you now, as you seem to need a bit of intensity to relax! There is excellent energy with you for generating ideas and plans that inspire you. You may be bringing more imagination and creativity to your communications or to the work you do. The key is to let go of personal agendas and minor differences in views. You tend to be popular today, even when you are focused on your own goals.

Aquarius

The Moon spends the day in your social sector, dear Aquarius, and while this transit is mostly a light-hearted one, you still stand to gain much on practical levels today. Casual researching, browsing, or sharing and conversing may even be productive as well as relaxing, perhaps leading to an inspired idea. Innovative solutions to problems and plans for the future are easier to come by today than usual. Increased faith in your creative ability and talents figures strongly today with the Sun forming a special relationship with Neptune. This natural confidence may open up opportunities for you. Activities that bring emotional or spiritual rewards draw you in more than usual.

Pisces

The Moon spends the day at the top of your solar chart, dear Pisces, drawing out the more ambitious feelings and desires from within. You have a strong feel for your responsibilities. You’re likely to appreciate today’s more relaxed, flowing pace. As light as it may feel, however, you stand to gain some fascinating insight into your projects and pursuits. Today is excellent for strategizing and focusing on good ideas and plans. The desire to learn more about the world around you and other people is strong, and fortunately, there’s good energy for being understood and accepted. You’re not afraid to follow your instincts, and this inner confidence becomes you. Solving a mystery or puzzle might figure strongly now.

* 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 October 13th, 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: Oct 13 2018  0:00 am

Event: Moon in Sagittarius

Description: The Moon in Sagittarius

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

Date & Time: Oct 13 2018  8:58 pm

Event: Moon goes void of course

Date & Time: Oct 13 2018  2:20 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Pll Jup

Description: Transiting Moon Parallel Transiting Jupiter

Date & Time: Oct 13 2018  3:05 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sxt Mar

Description: Transiting Moon Sextile Transiting Mars

We are more courageous and able to take the lead. We’re in tune with our natural desires and instincts. We express our feelings honestly. We’re independent, resourceful, and brave.

Date & Time: Oct 13 2018  8:32 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 13 2018  11:59 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqq Ura

Description: Transiting Moon SesquiSquare Transiting Uranus

We can easily find ourselves all wound up and nervous. Unpredictable responses from others (and ourselves). Emotional eruptions are possible. Not a good time to make permanent decisions, particularly about relationships and family/domestic matters.

Date & Time: Oct 13 2018  1:51 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sxt Cer

Description: Transiting Moon Sextile Transiting Ceres

We can be feeling pleasantly attached to, or supported by, our loved ones or family. We are seeking out security, nurturing, and warmth, and we are more likely to express these things towards others.

Date & Time: Oct 13 2018  2:32 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqq Nod

Description: Transiting Moon SesquiSquare Transiting North Node

There may be the need to pause to adjust things before moving plans forward. We could feel at odds with others on an emotional level. Public relations are not as favorable now.

Date & Time: Oct 13 2018  7:24 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqr Pal

Description: Transiting Moon Square Transiting Pallas

Our judgment may be temporarily impaired by excessive emotions, or emotional bias. We may be experiencing a conundrum. Someone’s belief or idea can make us feel insecure or out of sorts, or otherwise rub us the wrong way. There can be sensitivity to others’ opinions experienced now.

Date & Time: Oct 13 2018  7:27 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cpl Nod

Description: Transiting Moon ContraParallel Transiting North Node

Date & Time: Oct 13 2018  8:58 pm

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 13 2018  10:05 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Mon SSq Mer

Description: Transiting Moon SemiSquare Transiting Mercury

What feels right clashes with logic today. What people are saying may be a misrepresentation of their true feelings/emotions. It’s better to think before we speak, or misunderstandings can follow. 

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Strong Signs, Elements, Modes

 

Today’s Emphasized Signs of the Zodiac

 

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.

 

Today’s Elemental Balance

 

The elements are balanced.

 

Today’s Modal Balance

 

The modes are balanced.

 

Today’s 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 13th:

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

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

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

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The Moon through Pluto: Signs, Aspect, & Degree

 

THE MOON

THE MOON IN SAGITTARIUS

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

19TH DEGREE OF SAGITTARIUS

Part of Body: Left femur 

Sabian Symbol: Pelicans, disturbed by people move their habitat.

ASPECTS OF THE MOON

SEXTILE THE SUN  Orb 1°44′ Applying

This is a harmonious time. People are more cooperative and supportive than usual. Things seem to flow more easily, and confidence is natural.

SQUARE NEPTUNE  Orb 4°34′ 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.

THE SUN

THE SUN IN LIBRA

This is the time of year for seeking out more harmony and balance, and paying special attention to our close relationships.

21ST DEGREE OF LIBRA

Part of Body: Renal hilum 

Sabian Symbol: A crowd upon a beach.

ASPECTS OF THE SUN

SQUARE PLUTO  Orb 1°41′ Separating

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 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.

6TH DEGREE OF SCORPIO

Part of Body: Right epididymus, uterine cavity 

Sabian Symbol: A gold rush.

ASPECTS OF MERCURY

CONJUNCTION VENUS  Orb 3°37′ Applying

We are more agreeable, sociable, and focused on balance and harmony. Conversations flow nicely.

SQUARE MARS  Orb 5°41′ Applying

Questions are raised, discussions can become heated, and there can be nervous excitement now. Enthusiasm is likely, but may go a little too far. Impulsive speech or other communications. Mechanical breakdowns are possible.

SEXTILE SATURN  Orb 2°14′ Separating

We are seeing our priorirites, taking things seriously, and applying ourselves to important matters. We are drawn to activities that are purposeful and practical. We can be conservative and cautious with our methods, opinions, learning, believing, and communicating. Thoroughness.

OPPOSITION URANUS  Orb 4°56′ Separating

Disagreements are quite possible. We may be more interested in defending our opinion or idea than listening and learning from others. However, opposing ideas can be illuminating now if we open our minds to them.

VENUS

VENUS IN SCORPIO

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

10TH DEGREE OF SCORPIO

Part of Body: Corpus cavernosum of penis 

Sabian Symbol: A fellowship supper reawakens unforgettable inner ties.

ASPECTS OF VENUS

SQUARE MARS  Orb 2°03′ 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.

TRINE NEPTUNE  Orb 4°37′ Separating

We are more sensitive to others’ needs and wants, and more desirous of harmony, love, beauty, and balance. We are generous, compassionate, open, and vulnerable. Spiritual/emotional concerns trump material ones at this time.

MARS

MARS IN AQUARIUS

You will fight for just causes, and while you are unpredictable, you will probably be a group leader. You may become rebellious when angry.

12TH DEGREE OF AQUARIUS

Part of Body: Left cruciate ligaments 

Sabian Symbol: People on stairs graduated upwards.

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)

25TH DEGREE OF SCORPIO

Part of Body: Coccyx, Fallopian tubes 

Sabian Symbol: An x-ray.

ASPECTS OF JUPITER

TRINE CHIRON  Orb 4°38′ Applying

You have the gift of wisdom, you trust your own intuitive nature, and you are able to teach others on the spiritual path. You’re able to encompass other people’s personal philosophies without feeling threatened so that others trust you with their spiritual problems.

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).

4TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN

Part of Body: Cutaneous nerves of the lower leg 

Sabian Symbol: A party entering a large canoe.

ASPECTS OF SATURN

TRINE URANUS  Orb 2°41′ 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 4°26′ 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). 

1ST DEGREE OF TAURUS

Part of Body: Throat, gullet 

Sabian Symbol: A clear mountain stream.

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 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).

30TH DEGREE OF PISCES

Part of Body: Toenails of the left foot 

Sabian Symbol: The great stone face (being the projection of an ideal).

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.

9TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN

Part of Body: Nerves of knee 

Sabian Symbol: An angel carrying a harp.

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.

20TH DEGREE OF VIRGO

Part of Body: Bile duct 

Sabian Symbol: An automobile caravan.

JUNO IN GEMINI

You want variety and stimulation within your relationship. Talking, swapping ideas, writing, planning, and studying are all ways in which you may meet your needs to communicate with your partner.

1ST DEGREE OF GEMINI

Part of Body: Trachea 

Sabian Symbol: A glass-bottomed boat drifts over under-sea wonders.

CERES IN LIBRA

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

18TH DEGREE OF LIBRA

Part of Body: Fatty capsule of kidneys 

Sabian Symbol: Two men placed under arrest.

THE BLACK MOON IN AQUARIUS

8TH DEGREE OF AQUARIUS

Part of Body: Left saphenous veins 

Sabian Symbol: Beautifully gowned wax figures.

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.

3RD DEGREE OF LEO

Part of Body: Right coronary artery 

Sabian Symbol: A woman having her hair bobbed.

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.

3RD DEGREE OF AQUARIUS

Part of Body: Right fibula 

Sabian Symbol: A deserter from the navy.

 

**Conjunctions to Select Fixed Stars on October 13, 2018.**