Summary:
The possibility of misunderstandings is high today with Mercury in awkward angle to Saturn and in minor challenge with Chiron. As well, Pluto is stationing, and this shift tends to bring about some confusion, heaviness, and magnification of problems. Pluto’s retrograde from now until the last week of September is a good period for research and gaining new insight into our need for control, self-destructive tendencies, and our search for the truth by looking within. Outward pressures can ease.
- The Moon is in Pisces until 4:59 PM.
- The Moon is void until 4:59 PM (since yesterday at 5:36 PM).
- The Moon is in Aries from 4:59 PM forward (until Saturday, April 18th at 5:31 PM).
- The Moon is in its Waning Crescent phase (a New Moon will occur on the 18th).
- The Moon is waning.
- Pluto comes to a retrograde station (Pluto is retrograde from April 16 to September 25).
Times are EDT
Horoscopes
Aries
The need for some consistency and for building your strength is clear right now, Aries, particularly as a New Moon will occur in your sign on the 18th. Long-term career goals may be up for review over the coming months with Pluto, currently in your career and reputation sector, turning retrograde today. Changes need to be made in your approach, and in time, you will see what these are. Facing up to truths about the past, and possibly a hard look at financial or intimacy matters, can be part of the picture now. While pressures and fears can be magnified now, particularly regarding life plan goals, the retrograde that lasts until the last week of September offers you some ability to detach and observe, and this helps you to gain a clearer perspective. Today can be tricky, particularly when it comes to concerns about money, talents, and resources. Watch for misunderstandings, particularly about money, opinions, and beliefs.
Taurus
With your partnership ruler, Pluto, turning retrograde today, Taurus, you are entering a cycle that lasts several months in which close relationships require more thought and perhaps strategy. You’ll want to let go of falseness in your interactions and you’re likely to take love matters more to heart. Outwardly, however, there is less of a tendency to take action. You might also be more reflective when it comes to your personal belief systems. In fact, you are a little more able to detach yourself just enough to gain an entirely new perspective on a partnership, educational path, belief system, personal philosophy, or long-term project – all areas of life that Pluto is currently touching. Today, Mercury in your sign forms an awkward angle with Saturn, reinforcing the need to make adjustments. Little setbacks are actually blessings in disguise – they seem to take you further from your goals, but in fact bring you closer as you make needed changes and edits.
Gemini
There is a somewhat serious energy hanging over the day, Gemini. Others around you may not be in as generous and positive of moods. If give and take are grossly unbalanced in a relationship, or if you are worrying about the loyalty of a person in your life, these issues can be magnified now with Pluto stationing in your intimacy sector. Health and work matters, especially related to matters of control or fear, can also come into focus now. Over the coming months, review of current wellness programs, routines, work projects, the sharing of power, intimate relationships, and/or shared finances and debt is in order. This is an excellent time for detaching yourself a little in order to see what has been tripping you up, for doing research and collecting information. The station occurring now feels intense, but the retrograde cycle that lasts until the last week of September is far easier and natural. Today, however, there can be a tendency to say the wrong things – timing is temporarily off. Don’t push things.
Cancer
While you are quite cooperative and congenial with others today, dear Cancer, there is heavy energy with us today and this week as Pluto turns retrograde. The station tends to magnify problem areas that already exist, particularly surrounding control issues in close relationships. Be aware that people can be especially sensitive. However, the retrograde itself tends to internalize issues and it can prompt to you to review your love relationships over the coming months. There is a tendency to cling to old patterns or to examine the past rather than to push forward into all-new territory. A problem that you believed had been laid to rest could emerge today, and you could be encountering the darker side of others close to you, and possibly of yourself. Try not to behave in an overly defensive manner, as this will not help you to move forward or to gain support and understanding.
Leo
Pluto, currently moving through your work and health sector, is slowing down and turning retrograde, Leo, and any existing problems in these areas may be temporarily magnified. Over the coming months, a shift in attitude towards work projects and health programs is likely, as you begin to take on a more observational rather than dynamic or active role. This is a good cycle for research, as well as loosening some of the tight control you have over your daily routines and work. Today, watch for misrepresentation. You may need to wait to make an important decision, as timing can be off now. Brand new endeavors are best left for next week.
Virgo
Today, there can be some tensions revolving around opinions and beliefs, Virgo, or transportation mishaps. Be patient. With Pluto stationing and turning retrograde in your sector of romance, creativity, children, and recreation, there can be a temporary magnification of problems in these areas, before pressure begins to subside. While Pluto will remain retrograde for many months, there can be a feeling of heaviness around the time of the shift this week, as fears can be magnified and you can temporarily feel as if you have little control over these areas of life. Save important decision making for a time when you’re clearer emotionally. As Pluto continues on its yearly retrograde path and Jupiter now direct, you’re in a good position to better understand what fears may be holding you back.
Libra
Fears can be magnified right now, particularly surrounding finances, family, and home matters for you, dear Libra, with Pluto coming to its yearly station as it turns retrograde. Over the coming months, you are likely to review these matters and adjust your plans accordingly. In fact, you may be able to detach from some of the pressures and fears that have been driving your behavior. Today is strong for private, under the radar activities, and not so good for new or bold beginnings. There can be some awkwardness with others, and you would be wise to pace yourself. Adjustments need to be made before pushing forward.
Scorpio
Your ruler, Pluto, turns retrograde, and the period ahead (until the last week of September) is strong for searching deep within for answers. You’re a little more introspective during this several-month influence. Looking to the past without dwelling on it is an important process that can help you to see, more clearly, what things need to change. While this retrograde cycle is a strong one for self-observation and a bit of a break from pushing yourself too hard mentally, while the shift is occurring now and this week, you can feel a little under the weather emotionally. It’s about adapting and acclimatizing right now. Today, finances need a closer look. Worry is good only if it motivates you to make important changes. Otherwise, you are wasting perfectly good time and energy.
Sagittarius
This is a day for slowing down and making important refinements and adjustments to your plans, Sagittarius. There can be some matters to handle from the past that need your attention, or feelings of guilt to deal with. Delays or roadblocks can temporarily temper your enthusiasm. They may not feel wonderful just now, but you’ll be thankful later. There can be some feelings of doubt revolving around your values and belief systems, and this can motivate you to reassess what you stand for. Financial matters may need review. This process will take many months, and even though it may feel intense right now, it’s likely to become less important or urgent as you go along. Today, be patient with others in the workplace, and with yourself when it comes to your own daily routine. Try not to rush things through.
Capricorn
With Pluto in your sign slowing down before it turns retrograde, the day’s energy can be intense, dear Capricorn. Fears or compulsions may be magnified now and this week, but then tend to subside and become less urgent. In fact, while Pluto is retrograde until the last week of September, you are in a better position to observe and detach yourself just enough to see where you may have been tripping up. Today, communication problems are likely. You may be completely misunderstood or could inadvertently misrepresent yourself either by not speaking about something or by speaking about something prematurely, although the former may be the better choice! Review, reassess, and process now rather than forcing a decision.
Aquarius
There can be a possibly obsessive focus on problems of the past, dear Aquarius, with Pluto strong (it’s stationing and about to turn retrograde) and positioned in your solar twelfth house. Take the time to review your feelings, but don’t let them distract you from your current path for very long. In fact, very soon this intense energy will subside and you can really benefit from this retrograde period that lasts until the last week of September, particularly for observing and understanding your deepest feelings, attachments, and fears. In fact, while Pluto has been direct, you may not have truly “seen” how fears, guilt, and control issues have been working against you. Now you have the chance to make the connections and work on healing and resolving problems. Today, watch for some tension in the family circle or with friends, who can misunderstand your words.
Pisces
Long term goals are up for revision over the coming months with Pluto stationing retrograde, Pisces, and although this can feel pressing right now, you in fact have a lot of time to reconsider your approach. As well, friendships can have a heavy energy hanging over them today. You may not be feeling as connected as you’d like. By carefully managing your emotions and exercising patience, this needn’t be a serious problem. In fact, once the intensity of the station passes, this retrograde period that lasts until the last week of September is powerful for taking a step back and examining your fears, resentments, and possibly even self-destructive tendencies rather than living on auto pilot. It’s a strong time for healing. Today, however, is complicated for communications. Watch for saying something that can be misconstrued.
*Remember to read horoscopes for your Ascendant sign and Sun sign.
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The Details:
If you’re astrologically inclined and interested in the details of the Astrology of today, here are the factors considered in the forecasts:
Date & Time: 16 Apr 2015 4:59 pm
Event: Moon enters Aries
Description: The Moon in Aries
We are itching to take action and to pioneer something. All things equal, this is a time to begin new projects. Exercise patience and selflessness where possible, but embrace Aries’ courage and directness. Look out for new opportunities.
Date & Time: 16 Apr 2015 0:07 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cnj Chi
Description: Transiting Moon Conjunction Transiting Chiron
There can be events or memories that trigger feelings of rejection or loss. There can be new or easy understanding of our feelings and impressions now. We have a greater understanding of, or compassion for, others’ plights. We are more emotionally present and involved, but also quite vulnerable. Synchronicity is a feature of our daily lives now. Tune in and enjoy the spiritual signposts.
Date & Time: 16 Apr 2015 3:52 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqq Jun
Description: Transiting Moon SesquiSquare Transiting Juno
There may be clinging or controlling behavior if we are driven by our fears. Hypersensitivity and moodiness are possible. Tread lightly with tricky emotional issues.
Date & Time: 16 Apr 2015 11:43 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon SSq Mar
Description: Transiting Moon SemiSquare Transiting Mars
We can overreact and exhibit impatience. However, this can also be a time of self-motivation.
Date & Time: 16 Apr 2015 12:30 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Pll Chi
Description: Transiting Moon Parallel Transiting Chiron
Date & Time: 16 Apr 2015 1:16 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: 16 Apr 2015 4:59 pm
Event: Tr-Na Mon Cnj Ari
Description: Transiting Moon Entering Aries
We are itching to take action and to pioneer something. All things equal, this is a time to begin new projects. Exercise patience and selflessness where possible, but embrace Aries’ courage and directness. Look out for new opportunities.
Date & Time: 16 Apr 2015 5:38 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: 16 Apr 2015 10:28 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: 16 Apr 2015 11:29 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Tri Sat
Description: Transiting Moon Trine Transiting Saturn
An auspicious time for any project demanding endurance or tolerance. Also good for establishing new habits and rituals.
Date & Time: 16 Apr 2015 8:09 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mer Sqr Cer
Description: Transiting Mercury Square Transiting Ceres
We may be trying to get our feelings across, or attempting to explain how we feel, but we have difficulty doing so. Disagreements or misunderstandings are possible, as it is difficult to understand people’s intentions. There may be stress or extra activity in the household.
Date & Time: 16 Apr 2015 5:05 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mer Qnx Sat
Description: Transiting Mercury Quincunx Transiting Saturn
Concentration is a challenge. Before your mind goes into overload, adjust your thinking and then your workload.
Date & Time: 16 Apr 2015 11:39 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mer SSq Chi
Description: Transiting Mercury SemiSquare Transiting Chiron
There is greater sensitivity to what is being said, choice of words, and syntax. Memories and dreams are strong right now. It is time to forgive and forget.
Date & Time: 16 Apr 2015 2:23 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Nep Cnj Ves
Description: Transiting Neptune Conjunction Transiting Vesta
We seek out meaning and a higher purpose to the work we do, and we can effectively bring imagination and creativity to our efforts. This is a time of dedication, particularly on spiritual levels. We might volunteer our services, or willingly support and make sacrifices for loved ones at this time. Alternatively, there may be a disappointment regarding a commitment now, and this can prompt the need to adjust goals.
Date & Time: 16 Apr 2015 11:54 pm
Event: Tr Plu R
Description: Transiting Pluto Stationary
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.
AIR WEAK
We may have a difficult time being objective or detached. We may not be especially communicative.
LUNAR PHASE: BALSAMIC
Moon less than 45 degrees behind the Sun.
Time to tie up loose ends, review, reflect, let go, and edit.
The following aspects (major only) and positions are at noon (EDT) on April 16th:
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 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 life time).
THE MOON
THE MOON IN PISCES
Your feel emotions deeply. You may seek reclusion when under stress. You have a strong empathy with your mother, and need to learn your own emotional boundaries.
ASPECTS OF THE MOON
TRINE SATURN Orb 7°08′ Applying
You have an inner self-confidence which helps you build firm foundations in your life and achieve your ambitions. You work solidly to build yourself a secure and firm footing, earning the respect of those around you.
CONJUNCTION CHIRON Orb 7°19′ Separating
You are a caring and empathetic person. You have suffered from rejection by a parent-figure, probably your mother, when only a young child. As an adult you have become adept at looking after your loved ones, sometimes at the expense of yourself. You need to nurture yourself.
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.
27TH DEGREE OF ARIES
Part of Body: Fornix/frontal bone
Sabian Symbol: Through imagination, a lost opportunity is regained.
ASPECTS OF THE SUN
CONJUNCTION MERCURY Orb 7°15′ Separating
You are an effective communicator. You enjoy intellectual stimulation, and look for avenues through which to communicate your ideas. You tend to talk forcefully about yourself and your interests but are less interested in listening to others.
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.
4TH DEGREE OF TAURUS
Part of Body: Uvula
Sabian Symbol: The rainbow’s pot of gold.
ASPECTS OF MERCURY
CONJUNCTION MARS Orb 8°08′ Applying
You are a forthright and powerful speaker. You enjoy a thought-provoking discussion.
QUINCUNX SATURN Orb 0°27′ Applying
You have difficulty sticking to a time table. You would like to have self-discipline but you are held back by feelings of worthlessness and a need for other’s approval. You need to take responsibility for your own thoughts and make realistic plans.
VENUS
VENUS IN GEMINI
You are curious and flirtatious, and enjoy intellectual relationships with exchanges of ideas. Communicating within a relationship is important to you. You can be restless, and sometimes gets bored. You may have many money-making schemes.
6TH DEGREE OF GEMINI
Part of Body: Lower left pulmonary lobe
Sabian Symbol: Drilling for oil.
ASPECTS OF VENUS
OPPOSITION SATURN Orb 1°47′ Separating
You have an inability to trust and show your love for other people. This probably stems from childhood experiences with your parents. You may have felt unworthy of your parents’ love. Alternatively you may have perceived your parents’ as cold and unloving. As an adult you may become involved in relationships with an older person or someone who offers you financial or emotional security. You need to develop your own value system and develop compassion for yourself and other people.
SQUARE NEPTUNE Orb 3°07′ Applying
You are idealistic and unrealistic when it comes to personal relationships. Consequently you often feel disillusioned and sorry for yourself. You blame others for their perceived lack of understanding. You need to develop a healthy respect for yourself and others based on realistic expectations.
MARS
MARS IN TAURUS
You have strong personal desires, although you will usually follow a reliable course of action in attaining those desires. You are stubborn if opposed.
12TH DEGREE OF TAURUS
Part of Body: Cervical and brachial plexi
Sabian Symbol: A young couple walk down main-street, window-shopping.
ASPECTS OF MARS
SQUARE JUPITER Orb 0°56′ Applying
You need to spend a lot of time developing self discipline as your impulsiveness may be an impediment to reaching your goals.
TRINE PLUTO Orb 3°48′ Applying
You have a high energy level and a call to right the wrongs you see around you.
JUPITER
JUPITER IN LEO
You are benevolent, generous and fun loving. You are on an enthusiastic search for creative expression. You may also have a love of children.
13TH DEGREE OF LEO
Part of Body: Right ventricle of heart
Sabian Symbol: An old sea captain rocking on the porch of his cottage.
ASPECTS OF JUPITER
TRINE URANUS Orb 4°20′ Separating
You have an enormous ability and energy to achieve your goals. You set out to make changes in society and can do much. You avoid restriction and may live an unconventional life, breaking new ground in ways of living.
SATURN
SATURN IN SAGITTARIUS
You may be committed to higher education and have a strict moral code. You are also an easygoing and optimistic worker.
5TH DEGREE OF SAGITTARIUS
Part of Body: Right femoral artery
Sabian Symbol: An old owl up in a tree.
ASPECTS OF SATURN
SQUARE NEPTUNE Orb 4°55′ Separating
You lack confidence in your artistic ability or in your relationships. Learn to believe in yourself and avoid being drawn into the psychic realms as you still have to learn how to deal with the practical side of life.
URANUS
URANUS IN ARIES
(1928 – 1934) It is important to note that Uranus spends a long time in each sign, and therefore the interpretation applies to a generation rather than the individual. For a more individual interpretation look at the house position. This is the generation of initiative and spontaneity. It indicates the breaking down of old structures and the emerging of the new.
18TH DEGREE OF ARIES
Part of Body: Nerve connections – synapses
Sabian Symbol: An empty hammock.
ASPECTS OF URANUS
SQUARE PLUTO Orb 1°28′ Separating
Your generation works hard to use your power to right the wrongs you perceive in society. First you must learn to control that power in your own life.
NEPTUNE
NEPTUNE IN PISCES
It is important to note that Neptune takes about 164 years to make a complete cycle, spending about thirteen years in each sign. Therefore the interpretation of Neptune in the Sign applies to a generation rather than the individual. For a more individual interpretation look at the house position. This generation may possess the ability to be at-one with God. They may be able to express their spirituality through visions and art. They may also be inspirational teachers, conscious of wholeness.
9TH DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Right metatarsals
Sabian Symbol: The race begins: a jockey spurs his horse to great speed.
PLUTO
PLUTO IN CAPRICORN
It is important to note that Pluto takes about 248 years to make a complete cycle, spending 12 to 32 years in each sign. Therefore the interpretation of Pluto in its sign applies to a generation rather than the individual. For a more individual interpretation look at the house position. This is the generation of a change in world government. This generation will posses the ability to transform old structures into new and enduring ones.
16TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN
Part of Body: Condyle of right tibia
Sabian Symbol: Boys and girls in gymnasium suits.
CHIRON
CHIRON IN PISCES
You will have difficulty gaining your own sense of individuality. You have an ability to feel others’ pain and may need to detach and meditate. You may also suffer from your own deep and personal grief. You may work for or serve within a healing institution.
20TH DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Right fibula muscle
Sabian Symbol: A table set for an evening meal.
VESTA
VESTA IN PISCES
You work best when you are striving for service to humanity. You are committed to making the world a better place for everyone. You feel overwhelmed by work unless you focus on service to others.
9TH DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Right metatarsals
Sabian Symbol: The race begins: a jockey spurs his horse to great speed.
PALLAS
PALLAS IN CAPRICORN
You possess wisdom and the ability to structure your thoughts. Your mind copes well with plans and you like to put things in their proper place.
1ST DEGREE OF CAPRICORN
Part of Body: Right patella
Sabian Symbol: A leader claims power from the assembled tribe.
JUNO
JUNO IN LEO
You want to be proud of your partner, and for them to take pride in you. You want to have fun, romance, and creativity within your relationship.
7TH DEGREE OF LEO
Part of Body: Left coronary vein
Sabian Symbol: The constellations in the sky.
CERES
CERES IN AQUARIUS
You feel cared for when others accept and encourage your sense of individuality. You feel comforted when surrounded by groups of people. You teach others to accept their eccentricities.
4TH DEGREE OF AQUARIUS
Part of Body: Left fibula
Sabian Symbol: A hindu healer.
HYGEIA
HYGEIA IN CANCER
Your health may be closely linked to your home environment. Any disruptions in the home may spark bouts of ill health. You may be concerned for your family’s health.
9TH DEGREE OF CANCER
Part of Body: Pylorus
Sabian Symbol: A tiny nude miss reaching in the water for a fish.
ASTRAEA
ASTRAEA IN TAURUS
You are apt to become stuck in your ways and oppose change. You prefer the comfort and safety of things known to the insecurity of the new.
14TH DEGREE OF TAURUS
Part of Body: True vocal cords
Sabian Symbol: Shellfish groping and children playing.
THE NORTH NODE
THE NORTH NODE IN LIBRA
This is a quest to learn co-operation. You have a tendency to want your own way and to force your opinions onto others. You need to develop selflessness, the ability to share and a sensitivity to the needs of other people.
10TH DEGREE OF LIBRA
Part of Body: Nerve supply to kidney and renal pelvis
Sabian Symbol: A canoe approaching safety through dangerous waters.
THE SOUTH NODE
THE SOUTH NODE IN ARIES
This is a quest to learn co-operation. You have a tendency to want your own way and to force your opinions onto others. You need to develop selflessness, the ability to share and a sensitivity to the needs of other people.
10TH DEGREE OF ARIES
Part of Body: Eyeball
Sabian Symbol: A scholar creates new forms for ancient symbols.
*** ASPECTS TO FIXED STARS ***
Transits 16 Apr 2015 – Event Chart
Aspects to Plu 15°Cp32 -20°28′
Cnj 15°Cp31 VEGA Charismatic, magical.
Aspects to Hyg 08°Cn45 +22°23′
Cnj 09°Cn19 ALHENA To have a mission.
Aspects to Nod 09°Li58 -03°57′
Cnj 09°Li10 DIADEM To scarifice oneself.
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