Summary:
- The Moon is in in Gemini until 4:06 AM.
- The Moon is void until 4:06 AM (since 2:56 PM yesterday).
- The Moon is in Cancer from 4:06 AM forward (until Thursday, April 14th, at 9:52 AM).
- The Moon is waxing and in its Waxing Crescent phase.
- A New Moon occurred on the 7th and a First Quarter Moon will occur on April 13th/14th.
- Mars is in its pre-retrograde shadow (Mars will retrograde from April 17-June 29).
Times are EDT
Horoscopes
Aries
Your personal magnetism runs high today, dear Aries. This is a strong time for both work and social life. Innovative ideas and methods can be employed now. You can feel spirited and ready for action, and super energy is with you today for connecting on a romantic level, as well as a boost with friends, for learning, publishing, and communicating. Cooperation is key, but a bit of friendly competition can help inspire improvements. Business connected with art, music, and other creative ventures can prosper, or there can be good timing with money and business now. Mutually beneficial agreements might be reached now. Watch that you don’t take on too much now with Mars turning retrograde in less than a week, however.
Taurus
Relationships can be pleasantly spicy and your personal magnetism is good today, dear Taurus, with your ruler, Venus, in harmony with Mars. This influence brings two energies that complement each other well in harmony, endowing you with the ability to assert your needs with charm. You can feel inspired by your conversations and the connections you make right now, and your intimate life can get a boost with extra attention and natural acceptance. You could be feeling quite passionate about a person or an idea. Popularity increases. Finances and business are also favored now with support coming at just the right moment.
Gemini
You are more able to see the beauty of the moment today, dear Gemini, and you can thoroughly enjoy yourself as a result. Even so, you are gently challenged to improve, take positive action, and go after what you want now, so it’s unlikely to be a passive day. It’s a good time to repair or improve a friendship. A healthy link between Mars and Venus today brings a certain ease in social situations and possibly romantic excitement, particularly as it’s occurring in your sectors of partnership and friendship. This is a good time for shared activities. You’re making a good impression on others now.
Cancer
This can be an especially creative time for your work and practical goals, dear Cancer, as well as personal and professional appeal. Today’s mood is warm, generous, and hospitable, but also gently competitive. The Moon moves into your sign early morning, and this can serve to push you into visibility after a couple of days of being in the relative backwoods. You can make good strides in work-related matters, although your mood is also quite sociable. You shine today in your ability to smooth ruffled feathers. You should find your stamina level strong and you might find it easier to get the job done without having to waste extra energy.
Leo
This can be a stimulating day, dear Leo. Even though the Moon moves into your privacy sector, awakening a need for some down time and repose, a Venus-Mars aspect occurring in the other two Fire signs triggers creative urges and a need to share them. Others tend to be cooperative and helpful. You can be feeling spirited and positive, especially about a relationship or creative endeavor. You are more magnetic, but also making happy things happen, and there is a nice, warming flow of friendliness between you and others. Towards the end of the day, however, you could be dealing with some impatience or competitiveness.
Virgo
This can be a great day for feeling supported, nurtured, and peaceful, dear Virgo, yet also stimulated and ready to take action. You can be extremely eager when it comes to making changes in your life, particularly on a deep, internal level. Your intuition seems to be spot on today, and your focus is on personal matters, healing energies, and positive reinforcement. Finding creative channels or ways to give voice to some of your inner longings can be rewarding. You can really get things done around the home. While your compassion is heightened, you’re also given to pulling out the boundaries. Romantic inclinations are powerful and you’re likely to seek more intimacy and passion in your relations. Financial intelligence is heightened.
Libra
There can be a nice flow of energy and warmth between you and others today, dear Libra, and possible excitement and enthusiasm for an idea or project. There can be an opportunity to speak about something dear to your heart, and you are likely to do so with special charm and persuasion.It’s a time to really stay on top of things socially, as opportunities abound and you don’t want to miss out on them. Love relationships, partnerships, and close friendships are favored today. You may be improving an existing relationship or attracting a new one. There is a desire to move ahead, get things done, and not simply wait for things to come to you.
Scorpio
This is a good time for coming to agreement with others, making purchases or business moves, personal appeal, and for relationship strengthening, dear Scorpio. Opportunities now can come from behind the scenes or hidden sources and through your strong connections to others. You might discover a resource you never knew you had, or simply pick up a good buy. Your confidence and motivation add to your appeal, and to your chances of succeeding at what you set out to do. You can be especially productive today and might come up with truly brilliant ideas for business, work, or health routines.
Sagittarius
This is a strong day for creative, romantic, and entertaining pursuits, dear Sagittarius. Others are drawn to you, particularly for your independence, spunk, and frankness. Relationships might strengthen in subtle ways now, and you’re giving off especially warm or exciting vibes. You could receive gifts and attention now – the kind that helps boost your confidence. Your personal magnetism is especially strong today. You can feel on fire with passion and creative energy, and timing is better than usual. There could be exciting new prospects, ideas, and projects now, but do pace yourself as Mars, in your sign, will be turning retrograde within a week, and you may not have as much energy or enthusiasm then.
Capricorn
You may feel driven to take action on a personal matter or to put something behind you today, dear Capricorn. Some of you could be providing a service or volunteering your help to someone, and this can be rewarding. Family matters can be particularly warm, easy, and natural now. You may be finding ways to make peace with the past, freeing you up for exciting times to come. Your mood is hopeful, accepting, and creative. Passions are strong, even if love is somewhat complicated. Your personal appeal is strong, and some of you could be making happy connections now.
Aquarius
This is a good day for making interesting connections with others, dear Aquarius, and for stimulating or even inspiring conversations. Something you experience today can help motivate you to be your best, particularly related to mental interests and projects. It can be a good day for opportunities to meet someone special through groups, acquaintances, and networking. Your creative powers are strong now, and smooth energy is with you for pursuing something new or for enjoying what you already have. You can be feeling especially motivated when it comes to pet projects, ideas, and friendships. Things that you’ve previously resisted learning can suddenly become appealing and relevant. You might make connections through the internet, on the phone, or even in the neighborhood that impact your life greatly.
Pisces
There is friendly energy with you today, dear Pisces. Others can be especially intrigued with your point of view, talents, performance, or the services you offer professionally. This is a good time for showing the world your unique qualities and talents. You are communicating with special ease and your powers of persuasion are strong. Events taking place now may stimulate your ambition and gently push you to do your best. You can be feeling quite motivated, particularly when it comes to business. Relations with others may be exciting and enthusiasm runs high.
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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 (for the astrology of the week, see This Week in Astrology):
Date & Time: 12 Apr 2016 4:06 am
Event: Moon enters Cancer
Description: The Moon in Cancer
This is a good time for making or nurturing emotional connections, sharing feelings, and connecting with our imagination, warmth, compassion, and sensitivity. We might concentrate on home, family, and domestic matters now. Nurture others and also the self.
Date & Time: 12 Apr 2016 2:33 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqr Cer
Description: Transiting Moon Square Transiting Ceres
There can be conflicts with loved ones, or we could be feeling unsupported. People could seem insensitive or uncaring, or our own needs seem to be at odds with the needs of family and friends.
Date & Time: 12 Apr 2016 4:04 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon SSq Ves
Description: Transiting Moon SemiSquare Transiting Vesta
We can be a little stiff with our emotions, and we can be distracted from our work or focus. There can be difficulty expressing tenderness, concern, or care.
Date & Time: 12 Apr 2016 4:06 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cnj Can
Description: Transiting Moon Entering Cancer
This is a good time for making or nurturing emotional connections, sharing feelings, and connecting with our imagination, warmth, compassion, and sensitivity. We might concentrate on home, family, and domestic matters now. Nurture others and also the self.
Date & Time: 12 Apr 2016 7:25 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Qnx Mar
Description: Transiting Moon Quincunx Transiting Mars
There can be tension and feelings of restlessness or impatience, as what we want to do may not feel perfectly right, or we may be lacking the courage. Avoid taking it out on the wrong things or people.
Date & Time: 12 Apr 2016 7:49 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqr Ven
Description: Transiting Moon Square Transiting Venus
Romantic matters can be unsettled, or we can be a little insecure in our relationships. It can be difficult to show restraint. An indulgent, moody time. Hypersensitivity.
Date & Time: 12 Apr 2016 10:17 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: 12 Apr 2016 11:27 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Tri Nep
Description: Transiting Moon Trine Transiting Neptune
This is a feel-good time if we allow ourselves to relax and tune into the subtle aspects of life – art, nature, beauty, dreams, and spiritual realms. We absorb things easily, our senses are in good form, and we more naturally accept things and people as they are. There is no need to look for definite answers right now.
Date & Time: 12 Apr 2016 5:39 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mer Sxt Nep
Description: Transiting Mercury Sextile Transiting Neptune
The use of imagination. Accurate intuitive thinking. Appreciation of subtleties. Artistic appreciation. Vision.
Date & Time: 12 Apr 2016 3:16 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Ven Tri Mar
Description: Transiting Venus Trine Transiting Mars
It is time to discover your passion. What is your heart’s desire? This could be a person or a vocation or a creative hobby. Dig deep.
ARIES STRONG
Initiating, pioneering energy. Independent, bold, courageous, assertive, fiery, inspirational, direct, decisive. Can be egotistical, impulsive, impatient, aggressive, lacking subtlety.
CANCER STRONG
Nurturing, protective, tenacious, emotional sensitive, watery, strong roots. Can be overly protective, unwilling to let go, timid, reclusive.
SAGITTARIUS STRONG
Inspiring, broad vision, enthusiastic, goal seeking, truthful, adventurous. Can be reckless, unrestrained, tactless.
BALANCE OF ELEMENTS
FIRE STRONG
Fire is enthusiastic, dynamic, and spontaneous, but lacks reflection. We are more courageous and adventurous now, with a tendency to act before thinking. There is little concern about what happened in the past. We are competitive and possibly impatient or bored easily.
AIR WEAK
We may have a difficult time being objective or detached. We may not be especially communicative.
BALANCE OF MODES
CARDINAL STRONG
We are ready to take action and to take on challenges, and can become frustrated with stagnant conditions.
FIXED WEAK
We may be open to change but may not have much follow-through.
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 April 12th:
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 CANCER
You need nurturing. Under stress you may want to retire to the comfort of your home. You will form a strong bond with your mother. You may have difficulty in breaking away from home later in life.
ASPECTS OF THE MOON
SQUARE VENUS Orb 4°03′ Applying
There could be clashes between the desire for familiarity and the need for pleasure. Overindulgence or overspending possible.
TRINE NEPTUNE Orb 6°29′ Applying
We are turning into the subtle aspects of life – art, nature, beauty, dreams, and spiritual realms. We more naturally accept situations and people as they are. Sensitivity, compassion.
THE SUN
THE SUN IN ARIES
You are an assertive and freedom-loving individual. You have a strong need for independence, and may tend to display self-concern assertively.
24TH DEGREE OF ARIES
Part of Body: Zygomatic muscle
Sabian Symbol: An open window and a net curtain blowing into a cornucopia.
ASPECTS OF THE SUN
CONJUNCTION URANUS Orb 2°33′ Separating
You are a rebel but also a leader. You are innovative and original. Others may see you as arrogant, wilful and disruptive at times. Life will be full of surprises. Politics, science or computing appeal to you.
SQUARE PLUTO Orb 5°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 TAURUS
You place importance on traditional knowledge. You learn in a slow, methodical and hands-on manner. You stick to old ideas and may fear having to learn anything new.
12TH DEGREE OF TAURUS
Part of Body: Cervical and brachial plexi
Sabian Symbol: A young couple walk down main-street, window-shopping.
ASPECTS OF MERCURY
TRINE JUPITER Orb 2°55′ Applying
Good judgment. Taking in the full picture. Speculative thought. Positive thinking. Interest in learning. Teaching.
SEXTILE NEPTUNE Orb 0°23′ Separating
Our words and thoughts can be more imaginative and colorful, subtle or creative. We can experience a sense of knowing and understanding with minimal explanation or instruction. Intuition is highlighted or awakened.
TRINE PLUTO Orb 6°03′ Applying
This is a good time for serious and determined study and investigation. We are drawn to looking for truths and to unexplored topics and ideas.
VENUS
VENUS IN ARIES
You will pursue a partner ardently and hastily, and yet strive for freedom and independence, once you are in an intimate relationship. You like to be the initiator in relationships, and can be aggressive. You may be a spendthrift.
9TH DEGREE OF ARIES
Part of Body: Lens of eye
Sabian Symbol: A crystal gazer.
ASPECTS OF VENUS
TRINE MARS Orb 0°09′ Applying
You have a talent for relating to other people. You are a loyal and fun loving partner with an ability to balance intimacy with independence. You may take your own creative talents for granted and fail to make the most of them.
MARS
MARS IN SAGITTARIUS
You are an inspirational leader, and have a strong desire for exploration and adventure. You may be one-pointed in your desires.
9TH DEGREE OF SAGITTARIUS
Part of Body: Right lymphatic vessels
Sabian Symbol: A mother with her children on stairs.
ASPECTS OF MARS
SQUARE JUPITER Orb 5°34′ Applying
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 SATURN Orb 7°22′ Applying
You sometimes feel that it is hard to express your energy fully, that something always holds you back. There is a feeling of “bashing your head against a brick wall” and this is frustrating. You are ambitious, and have the ability to slowly but surely reach your goals. You also have the ability to organise yourself and others, and good self discipline.
SQUARE NEPTUNE Orb 2°16′ Applying
This is a time for resting, escaping, or taking a break as we reconsider our needs. We might temporarily lose focus or direction.
JUPITER
JUPITER IN VIRGO
You have a strong desire to be of service, and high religious or spiritual ideals. You may also have an obsession with detailed perfection.
15TH DEGREE OF VIRGO
Part of Body: ‘Bare area’ of liver
Sabian Symbol: An ornamental handkerchief.
ASPECTS OF JUPITER
SQUARE SATURN Orb 1°47′ Separating
We are faced with the need to temper our enthusiasm or to slow down to avoid overextending ourselves. This is a time for clarifying and editing projects and goals. We may need to cut back on something in order to grow in another area. Patience is required now.
OPPOSITION NEPTUNE Orb 3°18′ Applying
We may be misled easily under this influence–by others, or by our own unrealistic or inflated expectations. Routine seems to be particularly unsatisfying now, as we are inclined to want to find more meaning in what we’re doing.
TRINE PLUTO Orb 3°08′ Separating
You are enthusiastic about so many things, and have ambition to succeed. You naturally find yourself in leadership positions and react well to them.
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)
17TH DEGREE OF SAGITTARIUS
Part of Body: Sciatic nerve
Sabian Symbol: An easter sunrise service.
ASPECTS OF SATURN
TRINE URANUS Orb 4°28′ 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 NEPTUNE Orb 5°05′ Applying
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).
21ST DEGREE OF ARIES
Part of Body: Eye muscles
Sabian Symbol: A pugilist entering the ring.
ASPECTS OF URANUS
SQUARE PLUTO Orb 3°07′ Separating
A time for making sweeping changes and for adapting to changes in order to progress. This is a time for revising, altering, overhauling, and purging. We can experience tension, fear, and pressure, but also a sense of liberation from over-attachments and situations that have been holding us back from growth.
NEPTUNE
NEPTUNE IN PISCES
A long-term influence in which fantasy, imagination, compassion, and spirituality are in stronger focus. (April 4, 2011 to August 4, 2011, then February 3, 2012 to March 30, 2025, then October 22, 2025 to January 26, 2026)
12TH DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Plantar artery of right foot
Sabian Symbol: An examination of initiates.
PLUTO
PLUTO IN CAPRICORN
Tests of our boundaries; breaking down and rebuilding structures and rules. (From January 25, 2008 to June 14, 2008, then November 26, 2008 to March 23, 2023, then June 11, 2023 to January 20, 2024, then September 1, 2024 to November 19, 2024).
18TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN
Part of Body: Ligaments of right knee
Sabian Symbol: The union jack flies from a new british destroyer.
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).
23RD DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Achilles tendon of left foot
Sabian Symbol: A ‘materializing medium’.
ASPECTS OF CHIRON
CONJUNCTION THE SOUTH NODE Orb 1°35′ Separating
You have a tendency to become stuck in a mire of self-pity, seeing only the pain and suffering in life. You need to develop the caring and sensitive side of your nature for the good of others.
VESTA
VESTA IN TAURUS
You have the ability to work in a stable and persistent manner. You are committed to working in a comfortable and predictable manner. You need to avoid becoming inflexible.
16TH DEGREE OF TAURUS
Part of Body: Carotid arteries
Sabian Symbol: An old man attempting vainly to reveal the mysteries.
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.
27TH DEGREE OF AQUARIUS
Part of Body: Left fibula
Sabian Symbol: An ancient pottery bowl filled with violets.
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.
11TH DEGREE OF SCORPIO
Part of Body: Penis, Labia majora
Sabian Symbol: A drowning man rescued.
CERES
CERES IN PISCES
You feel most cared for when experiencing at-one-ment with the world. You care for others by relieving their pain. You have compassion for your loved ones.
30TH DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Toenails of left foot
Sabian Symbol: The great stone face (being the projection of an ideal).
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.
22ND DEGREE OF VIRGO
Part of Body: Gall-bladder
Sabian Symbol: A royal coat of arms.
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.
22ND DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Achilles tendon of right foot
Sabian Symbol: A man bringing down the new law from sinai.
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*** CONJUNCTIONS TO FIXED STARS ***
Transits 12 Apr 2016 – Event Chart
Aspects to Plu 17°Cp28 -20°50′
Cnj 16°Cp51 RUKBAT Steadiness and strength.
Aspects to Ves 15°Ta07 +12°28′
Cnj 14°Ta32 MENKAR — A victim of the Unconscious
Aspects to Cer 29°Pi15 -07°46′
Cnj 29°Pi35 SCHEAT To be a thinker or intellect
Aspects to Nod 21°Vi21 +03°25′
Cnj 21°Vi50 DENEBOLA To go against society
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