Summary:
- The Moon is in Scorpio all day (until Sunday, April 24th, at 8:46 AM).
- The Moon is void from 5:45 PM forward (until tomorrow at 8:46 AM).
- The Moon is in its Full Moon phase.
- A Full Moon occurred yesterday, and a Last Quarter Moon occurs on April 29th.
- Mercury is in its pre-retrograde shadow (Mercury will retrograde from April 28-May 22).
- Mars is retrograde (Mars is retrograde from April 17-June 29).
Times are EDT
Horoscopes
Aries
Flowing, easy energy is with you on a social level today, dear Aries. You could be feeling quite lucky these days. It may not be reliable luck so don’t count your chickens before they hatch or completely throw caution to the wind, but do enjoy more spontaneity than usual now. Keep a positive frame of mind, but also peace of mind by using common sense as well as drawing upon your intuition. Physical outlets for some of the deep desires for freedom and excitement you are experiencing now can be especially rewarding. Activities that allow you more creative, spontaneous, and freeform expression can help you to channel the tremendous creative energy you are experiencing in constructive ways.
Taurus
Forward-looking and positive energy is with you today, dear Taurus, even if you’re looking to the past more than usual these days. In fact, you may be feeling quite optimistic about putting something burdensome behind you. You could be receiving prophetic glimpses into your future through your dreams, gut feelings, or via ideas you are picking up from the atmosphere and people around you. Deep inner changes are brewing, and today you may not know exactly what they are, but you are definitely feeling that change is necessary. Love feelings are intense and stimulating. You might enjoy performing a generous act behind the scenes or anonymously today, or find joy in a secret.
Gemini
Today, opportunities for cooperation, loving and personal gestures, and shared happiness emerge, dear Gemini. You can feel especially hopeful about friendships and your future in general. Others might extend kindnesses to you now, and some of you can enjoy new or renewed friendships. The warmth you generate today is likely to be a benefit to you right now and long into the future – little gestures have impact. You feel particularly friendly and sociable, but you are also highly motivated to work and produce. Helping out a friend or acquaintance can give you a real boost now. A person or group association that is more creative, visionary, unusual, or unconventional can figure strongly in your life.
Cancer
New insights into your career or life path are coming now, dear Cancer, and it’s important to listen not only to what your intuition is telling you, but also to what seems to be coming from out of the blue – synchronicity and other chance events. You are feeling especially in sync right now as things seem to be falling into place, even if there is no overt plan. Your approach is visionary, original, and confident right now. You might benefit from word of mouth or positive word on what you’re doing. You can also be feeling quite optimistic about your career or social standing today, and you may find that a progressive and innovative approach is rewarded most right now.
Leo
It’s an excellent day for feeling strong, motivated, and optimistic for the future, dear Leo. Something can come out of left field now that boosts your spirits, and this can be as simple as a compliment received. Your ability to react positively to circumstances gives your personality an especially lively quality today. The desire to explore the world beyond your usual daily routines is strong, and you could be enjoying dreams of, or opportunities for, travel and new learning experiences. You can be meeting people who truly contribute to your vision, and you quickly lose interest in any lifeless, dry interactions that might occur now. Your powers of attraction are good. Freedom of movement is especially important to you right now, as any feeling of being tied to a particular place or routine can leave you feeling stifled.
Virgo
You have a generous and expansive approach to the world today, dear Virgo. Love relationships can be exciting, or self-discovery profound. There may be a twist of sorts – an enjoyable surprise – that keeps you on your toes, or you are discovering or rediscovering desires and interests. Insight into your finances or something in your intimate, inner life can come now. This is a period of freeing yourself from compulsive behavior that has been holding you back. You might experience a moment of truth, as well as motivation to kick a bad habit and to live a freer, more joyful life as a result. This evening, there can be a tendency to make more of a disagreement than necessary. Otherwise, there is forward-looking energy that stimulates a strong desire to innovate and make changes and improvements to your life.
Libra
You stand to gain tremendous insight into your close partnerships or into your relationship needs today and tomorrow, dear Libra, as your ruler, loving Venus, awakener Uranus, and growth-oriented Jupiter align in declination. Changes in relationships in recent times seem to have been thrust upon you, as if you had no say in the matter. However, you might come to an enlightening realization now that the changes were something that you needed in order to grow. Freeing yourself from the role of passive bystander in your own life is what this is all about, and it’s empowering indeed. You are embracing new people or new ways of interacting with others. You are expressing real confidence and you have a strong desire to move forward.
Scorpio
Adapting to a changeable working environments or conditions can be stressful at times, dear Scorpio, but also more rewarding when you realize you can meet the challenges, and especially if it prompts new, improved, and innovative approaches. You are learning new skills that will benefit you for years to come. Perhaps more importantly, you are recognizing your ability to adapt while maintaining your own personal style. Today is a creative one in which you welcome spontaneous expression and feel confident enough to truly enjoy yourself without feeling the weight of worldly responsibilities. Good humor can be healing.
Sagittarius
Today’s energies are exciting, dear Sagittarius. A moment of truth in a love relationship or about your relationship needs can occur now. A changing attitude towards love can emerge. This is a time of creative inspiration, unusual events that alter your thought patterns, and fruitful, exciting connections. You are likely to be seen in an especially positive light right now. As the center of attention today, you may be tempted to turn up the charm, but aim instead for sincerity – it will be appreciated most! You don’t need to strain right now, just relax and be yourself. The Moon in your privacy sector all day suggests some need for withdrawal, time alone, and reflection.
Capricorn
There can be some excitement in the air today, dear Capricorn, and a real sense that you can make positive changes and improvements to your life. It’s a potentially strong day for warmth with family and close loved ones. Changes occurring in your life in recent years may have been dizzying at times, as you may have felt that you were not quite ready for them. However, you may be recognizing that you have been freeing yourself from past conditioning, automatic behaviors that have not served you well, and relationships that were unhealthy. You are looking forward now and feeling positive about your “new” life. A meeting with a friend today can be inspiring, although some misunderstandings are possible if we are not seeing the intention behind the words communicated.
Aquarius
There is good energy for discovery and optimism today, dear Aquarius. You can enjoy wonderful conversations of hear something now that truly benefits you and boosts your understanding. You are exposed to ideas that open new worlds for you. There can be an epiphany of sorts, or you might find a solution to a problem that has previously left you stumped. You might surprise yourself by opening up and sharing something that you have kept to yourself in the past. Your appeal is strong, particularly when it comes to your optimism, perspective, humor, and moral character. There can be new insights and developments in learning areas, studies, in your neighborhood or with siblings, or in activity surrounding communication. You might read something that inspires you to change your learning focus, to write about a topic you hadn’t considered before, or through channels that you have never tried, for example.
Pisces
The more positive energy you radiate, the more opportunities open up today, dear Pisces, with Venus, Jupiter, and Uranus in strong aspect. There is more willingness to experience life to its fullest, and you are ready to make positive changes and improvements. You attract the right people and the right resources, and encounters with others are more likely to work to your advantage. Opportunities to make more money could emerge now. There could be a cool find or a happy purchase/gift. Positive energy for making money or business dealings can be with you, and the more innovative the method the better at the moment. Your enterprising spirit is strong this week.
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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: 23 Apr 2016 0:00 am
Event: Moon in Scorpio
Description: The Moon in Scorpio
Contemplate the deeper things in life. Avoid unnecessary conflict, but if it’s going to improve your life, go ahead and make waves. Tune in to your intuition. This is a good time for investigations, looking into a matter further, doing research, connecting to others with a shared passion, solving a mystery, and devising a strategy. When the Moon in Scorpio is strained, we may take our passions too far.
Date & Time: 23 Apr 2016 5:45 pm
Event: Moon goes void of course
Date & Time: 23 Apr 2016 6:01 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cpl Sun
Description: Transiting Moon ContraParallel Transiting Sun
Date & Time: 23 Apr 2016 7:38 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sxt Plu
Description: Transiting Moon Sextile 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: 23 Apr 2016 9:26 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqq Cer
Description: Transiting Moon SesquiSquare Transiting Ceres
There may be difficulties giving or receiving affection, care, concern, and nurturing.
Date & Time: 23 Apr 2016 12:32 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Opp Ves
Description: Transiting Moon Opposition 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: 23 Apr 2016 2:49 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sxt Nod
Description: Transiting Moon Sextile Transiting North Node
A good time for dealing with the public, for making connections, and for taking positive steps towards a personal or professional goal. You are able to make changes. This is a feel-good time for embracing new opportunities.
Date & Time: 23 Apr 2016 3:12 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Qnx Ura
Description: Transiting Moon Quincunx Transiting Uranus
There can be vague insecurity stimulated now, as we feel a little out of control faced with unpredictable events or feelings. There may be a conflict between a desire for familiarity and comfort, and the need for a change or excitement.
Date & Time: 23 Apr 2016 5:39 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Qnx Ven
Description: Transiting Moon Quincunx Transiting Venus
Love relationships or feelings can be unsettled. There can be a conflict experienced between family and friends/lovers, or between comfort and the pursuit of pleasure. Try to relax and not obsess, and show restraint.
Date & Time: 23 Apr 2016 5:42 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cpl Ves
Description: Transiting Moon ContraParallel Transiting Vesta
Date & Time: 23 Apr 2016 5:45 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Opp Mer
Description: Transiting Moon Opposition Transiting Mercury
Relationships can be somewhat strained as responses to one another can be too intellectual/logical or too emotional, swinging between the two.Nervous energy, hypersensitivity. How we feel and what we think can be at odds.
Date & Time: 23 Apr 2016 7:48 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Tri Chi
Description: Transiting Moon Trine Transiting Chiron
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. Synchronicity is a feature of our daily life right now. Tune in and enjoy the spiritual signposts.
Date & Time: 23 Apr 2016 2:53 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Chi Cpl Jun
Description: Transiting Chiron ContraParallel Transiting Juno
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.
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.
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.
AIR WEAK
We may have a difficult time being objective or detached. We may not be especially communicative.
BALANCE OF MODES
The modes are balanced.
LUNAR PHASE: FULL MOON
Moon 180 to 135 degrees behind the Sun.
We are concerned mainly with the nature of relationships and are made aware of recent imbalances. Something can come to fruition. Our concern is not limited to personal relationships, but relationships of all kinds. Our cards are on the table.
The following aspects (major only) and positions are at noon (EDT) on April 23rd:
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 SCORPIO
You have an emotional intensity, and a strong need for drama. Under stress you will create drama and intensity in your life. You may have been born at a time when your mother experienced a crisis, or your birth may have been traumatic. Your mother may have been possessive and intense.
ASPECTS OF THE MOON
OPPOSITION MERCURY Orb 2°45′ Applying
There can be disagreement between logic and feeling, the heart and the head. Relationships can be somewhat strained as responses to one another can be too intellectual/logical or too emotional, swinging between the two. Nervous energy, hypersensitivity.
QUINCUNX VENUS Orb 2°31′ Applying
You attempt to cater for everyone around you. You need to be true to yourself and gently leave others to look after themselves.
QUINCUNX URANUS Orb 1°35′ Applying
There can be vague insecurity stimulated now, as we feel a little out of control faced with unpredictable events or feelings. There may be a conflict between a desire for familiarity and comfort, and the need for a change or excitement.
SEXTILE PLUTO Orb 2°09′ Separating
This is a good time for feeling emotionally certain and motivated. We are more resourceful and insightful. The ability to keep the emotions on the inside today may be a strategy that turns out to be most successful.
TRINE CHIRON Orb 3°52′ 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.
4TH DEGREE OF TAURUS
Part of Body: Uvula
Sabian Symbol: The rainbow’s pot of gold.
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.
23RD DEGREE OF TAURUS
Part of Body: Teeth
Sabian Symbol: A jewellery shop filled with the most magnificent jewels.
ASPECTS OF MERCURY
TRINE PLUTO Orb 4°55′ Separating
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.
SEXTILE CHIRON Orb 1°07′ Applying
There is more sensitivity to what is communicated, and how it’s communicated. We are looking at things in a more holistic way.
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.
23RD DEGREE OF ARIES
Part of Body: Muscles of mastication
Sabian Symbol: A woman in pastel colors carrying a heavy and valuable but Veiled load.
ASPECTS OF VENUS
CONJUNCTION URANUS Orb 0°55′ Separating
You are determined to be recognised as an individual within your personal relationships. You will not allow anyone to curb your sense of freedom. You tend to get bored and restless in traditional relationships. You want fun, spontaneity and intellectual stimulation from your partners.
SQUARE PLUTO Orb 4°41′ Separating
Perception of value is skewed by fear or desire. There can be envy, jealousy, and manipulation now. Issues of over-attachment can arise. There can be difficulties controlling desires in relationships.
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 4°58′ Separating
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.
SQUARE NEPTUNE Orb 2°40′ Separating
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.
14TH DEGREE OF VIRGO
Part of Body: Cystic arteries
Sabian Symbol: A family tree.
ASPECTS OF JUPITER
SQUARE SATURN Orb 2°04′ 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 2°17′ 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°50′ 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.
CONJUNCTION THE NORTH NODE Orb 7°25′ Applying
Your current life challenge is to embrace adventure. You may find yourself in situations which inspire you to see the big picture. Inspiring others, possibly through preaching or teaching, may be part of your life’s destiny. Benevolent groups may also play a key role.
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)
16TH DEGREE OF SAGITTARIUS
Part of Body: Left iliac vein
Sabian Symbol: Sea gulls watching a ship.
ASPECTS OF SATURN
TRINE URANUS Orb 5°30′ 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 4°22′ 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).
22ND DEGREE OF ARIES
Part of Body: Cheek muscles
Sabian Symbol: The gate to the garden of desire.
ASPECTS OF URANUS
SQUARE PLUTO Orb 3°45′ 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).
24TH DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Right distal tibio-fibular joint
Sabian Symbol: An inhabited island.
ASPECTS OF CHIRON
CONJUNCTION THE SOUTH NODE Orb 2°26′ 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.
20TH DEGREE OF TAURUS
Part of Body: Occiput
Sabian Symbol: Wisps of clouds, like wings, are streaming across the sky.
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.
30TH DEGREE OF AQUARIUS
Part of Body: Connections in lower leg
Sabian Symbol: Moon-lit fields, once babylon, are blooming white.
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.
9TH DEGREE OF SCORPIO
Part of Body: Sperm duct, vagina
Sabian Symbol: Dental work.
CERES
CERES IN ARIES
You feel cared for when people are allowing you to be independent. You also believe that the best way of caring for others is to let them be themselves. You will suffer if you feel dominated or caged in.
4TH DEGREE OF ARIES
Part of Body: Pineal Gland
Sabian Symbol: Two lovers strolling through a secluded walk.
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 SELECT FIXED STARS ***
Transits 23 Apr 2016 – Event Chart
Aspects to Plu 17°Cp28 -20°50′
Cnj 16°Cp51 RUKBAT Steadiness and strength.
Aspects to Nod 21°Vi03 +03°32′
Cnj 21°Vi50 DENEBOLA To go against society
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