Summary:
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- The Moon is in Virgo until 4:22 PM.
- The Moon is void until 1:16 PM to 4:22 PM.
- The Moon is in Libra from 4:22 PM forward (until Thursday, August 20th at 5:24 AM).
- The Moon is waxing and in its New Moon phase.
- A New Moon occurred on the 14th and a First Quarter Moon will occur on the 22nd.
- Venus is retrograde (Venus is retrograde from July 25-September 6).
Times are EDT
Horoscopes
Aries

Saturn is on its last leg of the journey through your solar eighth house, dear Aries, and you have the chance in the coming weeks to take care of business and put tricky matters behind you. Financial matters should be a priority now, particularly if they’ve been causing you worry. Efforts to organize and minimize debt get powerful support now. Mid-September, Saturn will have left relationship houses, not to return for many years to come, and this can be a real load off for those Aries who have felt a pinch in this area. It certainly will help to have Saturn in harmonious angle to your sign from that time forward and for a couple of years. Today’s energies are good for work and health matters, and increasingly as you go forward, these areas of life can capture your interest and can in fact be areas of joy.
Taurus

Things are really starting to move in the right direction for you, dear Taurus. With Saturn gaining a little speed now and on its final leg of its journey in your opposing sign, now is the time to really pick up your socks and tie up loose ends, particularly in areas that you may have neglected and with relationships. Mid-September will see Saturn move on from your partnership sector and out of its challenge to your sign. Of course, Saturn will continue to bring lessons to your life as it always does, but it will not be in such an in your face type of energy. Today can be fun, but it’s even better if you can apply structure and assign meaning to your pleasures, such as a creative pursuit. You’re feeling freer this week, particularly emotionally, even with your ruler retrograde for a while longer.
Gemini

Saturn is finishing up its transit of your work, health, and daily routines sector, dear Gemini, and you’re now in a good position to firm up these areas of your life before Saturn moves on. A serious energy has permeated these areas of life, and now you are likely much clearer about where you stand on the work front, and ideally more responsible about your obligations to self-care and health. Your partnerships will come under Saturn’s scrutiny from mid-September forward. Today, sticking with familiar people and situations seems to come naturally. It’s a good time to get organized. There is a practical cleverness to you that draws others to you.
Cancer

Saturn is finally nearing the end of its transit of your sector of romance, creativity, children, and hobbies, dear Cancer. This transit has brought a rather serious element to these areas of life for some time. It has also been a stabilizing force in your life, as you have been more aware of your responsibilities and more able to meet them. In mid-September, this influence lifts, and you might find that you can more fully benefit from Jupiter’s transit to your solar third house, which brings an opening up of opportunities to communicate easily and naturally, as well as a more positive outlook on your life in general. Today, you have both practicality and intuition working for you. This is a strong time for really applying yourself to creative projects, or for bringing a creative touch to your regular work or routines. This is also a good day for communicating effectively with a partner or good friend.
Leo

There has been considerable inner “re-working” going on in your life in recent years, dear Leo, as well as restructuring of home and family life for some of you. As this transit nears its end (Saturn leaves this sector in mid-September) you’ll have faced issues surrounding your attachments to the past, done some major “spring cleaning” inside and possibly more literally as well. Feelings of being alone or unsupported are subsiding, and you ideally feel more confident in your ability to take charge of your personal and domestic life. Today, you’re more aware of those things that ground you, make you feel secure, and keep you focused on the moment. It can be strong for enjoying what you already have and connecting with nature as well, but it’s also good for efforts to organize and tidy or otherwise simplify your life.
Virgo

The Moon continues to visit your sign until late afternoon, dear Virgo, and personal impact is strong. You’re also quite prepared to take care of business as the Moon is in favorable aspect with practical Saturn. Saturn has recently turned direct and is on its last leg of its journey through your communications sector, officially moving on in mid-September. This is a fine time for crystallizing the lessons that this long-term transit has provided and tying up loose ends, particularly related to communications and learning projects and endeavors. You can be working hard and enjoying the process. With a New Moon in your privacy sector just behind you, you are certainly still quite focused on your past and unrealized dreams, but you’re in an excellent position to get in touch with your innermost desires and needs that will help you shape the year to come – a powerful month and year are ahead of you.
Libra

Again today until late afternoon, you may feel as if the cosmos want you to keep a low profile just for now, dear Libra. Listen to any instincts to take it easy, as this is a natural period in the lunar cycle for you to slow down and catch your breath. In the coming year while Jupiter transits Virgo, you’ll find plenty of reasons to take time out, and benefits from doing so. In fact, you can come into wonderful touch with your intuition, making a new friend of it. The Moon enters your sign late afternoon, and you can begin to crave more interaction and feedback from the world. Today is good for sorting things out, and especially so on practical levels. In fact, you can find the next several weeks, until mid-September, very powerful for taking care of loose ends on a financial level.
Scorpio

With Saturn finishing up its transit of your sign, dear Scorpio, use this time in your life to firm up self-care programs and other important structures. Mid-September will see Saturn leave your sign this time for good (for another twenty-six years). Saturn has been in your sign and putting your personality through a series of “tests” for a couple years now. Since it’s now the last leg of its journey, the rewards are more likely to surface. You are becoming stronger and more self-reliant, more mature and capable of handling anything that comes your way. Your personal goals are more realistic. This is a grounding energy that gets you back in touch with reality as well as your inner strength. Today is good for feeling directed after a period of being somewhat in the dark. Motivation builds as you have a stronger sense of where you’re heading.
Sagittarius

Saturn is nearing the end of its lengthy journey in your soul sector, dear Sagittarius, and in this last leg, there can be some deep, inner questioning and changes in conditioned and deeply ingrained attitudes. Your values are changing and some of the ideals you’ve held onto in the past lose their flavor along with the changes. This may be at the root of any vague feelings of discouragement experienced now. You need to search deep within yourself for peace and security. You have the chance to take care of outstanding problems and loose emotional ends so that going forward with Saturn moving back into your sign in mid-September, you can use this transit to better advantage, to empower yourself. The coming weeks are powerful for cutting out problem areas of your life and ridding yourself of unhealthy attachments. Today’s energy is strong for work, organization, and practical solutions to problems.
Capricorn

Saturn has influenced your sector of friendships, networking, business income, and goal-setting for some time, dear Capricorn, and is finally on its last leg of its journey in this area of your solar chart. There have been some realities to face, tests, challenges, and paring down in these areas of your life. Saturn will officially move on in just one month’s time. This gives you the opportunity over the coming weeks to process and crystallize some of the lessons you’ve learned about the groups you align with, friends, and “happiness” goals. Restrictions will begin to lift, and the rewards of this transit can become more apparent. Today is strong for feeling directed, motivated, and organized. Relationships feel a little stronger.
Aquarius

Saturn finalizes its transit of your professional sector in the coming month, dear Aquarius. You’re coming to the end of this transit that has forced you to take stock of your position in society, your career, responsibilities, or reputation. New responsibilities have emerged, but you’ve also reaped the rewards of past long-term efforts. This has been one of the most public periods of your life, when others have been more aware of your accomplishments and possibly of your “failures” as well. A career or educational program may have begun or completed. There are four weeks left of this transit, making it a good time to process the lessons and attitude changes that have occurred, and to tie up any loose ends. Ideally, you have a stronger sense of responsibility and more realistic expectations of both yourself and others.
Pisces

With the Moon in your opposing sign until late afternoon, dear Pisces, you are especially aware of others and your close relationships. Focus can be on the more positive and useful or practical side of your connections today. Energy is steady. Saturn is on its last leg of its journey through your solar ninth house and will enter your career sector in just one month’s time, when circumstances begin to push you towards taking stock of your ambitions and goals. Until then, you’ll have a chance to process recent experiences. Ideally, since this transit began in late 2012, you’ve been learning important skills and have a clearer understanding of your place in the world that will best prepare you for career assessment, changes, or redefinitions that are to come.
*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 some of the factors considered in the forecasts (for the astrology of the week, see This Week in Astrology):
Date & Time: 17 Aug 2015 4:22 pm
Event: Moon enters Libra
Description: The Moon in Libra
This is a time for seeking out balance, harmony, and peace. It’s also a time to express emotions gracefully, diplomatically, and considerately. There could be a stronger focus on a relationship, partner, or potential partner. The ability to see both sides of a situation or story is a positive, but indecision can be a byproduct. This is a sociable, artistic Moon.
Date & Time: 17 Aug 2015 1:16 pm
Event: Moon goes void of course
Date & Time: 17 Aug 2015 11:09 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Tri Cer
Description: Transiting Moon Trine 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: 17 Aug 2015 12:01 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Pll Chi
Description: Transiting Moon Parallel Transiting Chiron
Date & Time: 17 Aug 2015 1:16 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sxt Sat
Description: Transiting Moon Sextile Transiting Saturn
An auspicious time for any project demanding endurance or tolerance. Also good for establishing new habits and rituals.
Date & Time: 17 Aug 2015 4:22 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cnj Lib
Description: Transiting Moon Entering Libra
This is a time for seeking out balance, harmony, and peace. It’s also a time to express emotions gracefully, diplomatically, and considerately. There could be a stronger focus on a relationship, partner, or potential partner. The ability to see both sides of a situation or story is a positive, but indecision can be a byproduct. This is a sociable, artistic Moon.
Date & Time: 17 Aug 2015 7:05 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cnj Nod
Description: Transiting Moon Conjunction Transiting North Node
A time to embrace new opportunities for emotional growth. Accept challenges. New attachments, relationships, connections. Success may come through dealings with women or with the public. A time to consider your priorities vis a vis home and family and the outside world. Sensing current moods and trends. Fated meetings or connections.
Date & Time: 17 Aug 2015 7:05 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Pll Nod
Description: Transiting Moon Parallel Transiting North Node
Date & Time: 17 Aug 2015 10:24 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mer Pll Jun
Description: Transiting Mercury Parallel Transiting Juno
Date & Time: 17 Aug 2015 2:53 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mar Sqq Chi
Description: Transiting Mars SesquiSquare Transiting Chiron
Love, pain and the whole damn thing! Take the time to heal rifts and direct your energy more positively. The rewards will be bountiful.
LEO STRONG
Self-confident, generous, warm-hearted, powerful leader, dramatic. Can be overly proud, vain, extravagant, arrogant.
VIRGO STRONG
Meticulous, discriminating, pure, practical, health conscious, hard working. Can be hyper-critical, petty and perfectionistic.
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.
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.
WATER WEAK
There may be some insensitivity or lack of empathy now. We may be out of touch with what we’re feeling or with our emotional needs. We may be tougher than usual now, and more inclined to follow mental or practical considerations than we are to listen to our intuition.
BALANCE OF MODES
CARDINAL WEAK
This is not a time that we tend to naturally initiate actions. We may be stronger at following up than starting anew. Survival mechanisms may be weaker now.
LUNAR PHASE: NEW MOON
Moon 0 to 45 degrees ahead of the Sun.
This is an energetic, impulsive, and subjective period of time. We are looking for new projects and opportunities.
The following aspects (major only) and positions are at noon (EDT) on August 17th:
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 life time).
THE MOON
THE MOON IN VIRGO
We have an emotional need for order with the Moon in Virgo. Diet, nutrition, health matters, work, and routines are in stronger focus. If we’re feeling out of sorts emotionally, we might also experience symptoms on a physical level now.
ASPECTS OF THE MOON
SEXTILE SATURN Orb 0°37′ Applying
We are more able to find a balance between our own emotional needs and our responsibilities. We are more tolerant, deliberate, and resolute.
CONJUNCTION THE NORTH NODE Orb 3°29′ Applying
There is a stronger drive or need to be around others, to share ourselves, and to belong.
THE SUN
THE SUN IN LEO
You are good-hearted, have a sunny personality, and a strong need for attention. You have a generous nature, but can be arrogant.
25TH DEGREE OF LEO
Part of Body: Pericardium
Sabian Symbol: A large camel crossing the desert.
ASPECTS OF THE SUN
CONJUNCTION VENUS Orb 2°56′ Separating
We take pride in our ability to relate well with others or to smooth over differences now. Graciousness, diplomacy, charm, and some superficiality are themes. This is a good period for social affairs, pleasure, amusement, and romance, all things considered.
CONJUNCTION JUPITER Orb 6°54′ Applying
We are feeling especially vital, confident, generous, and enthusiastic. This is a good time to take steps to grow something–our business, our significant relationships, and so forth.
SQUARE SATURN Orb 4°02′ Applying
We can feel temporarily blocked or thwarted, and possibly less than confident. We might want to delay important decision making until a more enlightened, positive time.
TRINE URANUS Orb 4°08′ Separating
We are looking forward, happy and confident about making changes and improvements. We are willing to experiment and explore.
MERCURY
MERCURY IN VIRGO
You have a discriminating mind, and can be critical and analytical. You can also become obsessed with detailed knowledge. This may be to your detriment in daily life, although it is very beneficial for doing any kind of research. You like to be precise in your communications with others.
17TH DEGREE OF VIRGO
Part of Body: Abdominal muscles
Sabian Symbol: A volcano in eruption.
ASPECTS OF MERCURY
TRINE PLUTO Orb 2°51′ 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.
OPPOSITION CHIRON Orb 4°09′ Applying
There can be insecurity about our own ideas or decisions, or we may not know who/what to believe. Words, or lack of, can hurt right now. There is greater sensitivity to what is being said, choice of words, and syntax.
VENUS
VENUS IN LEO
We take more pride in our tastes, relationships, and personal possessions. We are more affectionate, expressive, and generous, and we tend to crave admiration and appreciation.
22ND DEGREE OF LEO
Part of Body: Left auricle
Sabian Symbol: A carrier pigeon.
ASPECTS OF VENUS
TRINE URANUS Orb 1°11′ Applying
We are open to new or unusual experiences. Our intuition for making changes serves us well now, and there can be good business sense, particularly for tapping into current or future trends. There is a healthy level of detachment experienced now that opens us up to new ideas, methods, art forms, and ways of relating.
QUINCUNX CHIRON Orb 1°08′ Applying
We may be undervaluing or overvaluing things, people, and situations. Fear of hurting someone’s feelings or disapproval can leave us in an awkward position.
MARS
MARS IN LEO
You have a strong need to express your personal creativity. You may display dramatic and confident behaviour, and like to make an impact on your surroundings. You may also be arrogant.
6TH DEGREE OF LEO
Part of Body: Entrance of pulmonary artery
Sabian Symbol: An old fashioned woman and an up-to-date girl.
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.
2ND DEGREE OF VIRGO
Part of Body: Small intestine
Sabian Symbol: A large white cross stands alone on top of a high hill.
ASPECTS OF JUPITER
SQUARE SATURN Orb 2°51′ 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 7°27′ 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.
SATURN
SATURN IN SCORPIO
A strong period for dissecting and studying the unconscious/subconscious, for seeing how deep-rooted fears and patterns control our lives, and for dealing with and eventually mastering our addictions. Restrictions we experience through our debts to others can be magnified, and these can be material, moral, or emotional debts. This transit can help us to structure, organize, and make sense out of these debts. Dealing with fears of dependency and helplessness. Resourcefulness. (October 5, 2012 to December 23, 2014; then June 14, 2015 to September 17, 2015)
29TH DEGREE OF SCORPIO
Part of Body: Vomer
Sabian Symbol: A woman pleading for the lives of her children.
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.
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).
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
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).
14TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN
Part of Body: Right knee cartilage
Sabian Symbol: An ancient bas-relief carved in granite.
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).
21ST DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Left fibula muscle
Sabian Symbol: A little white lamb, a child, and a servant.
VESTA
VESTA IN ARIES
This can be a time for grabbing the reins and working solo. There can be strong energy for new enterprises but not necessarily for routine work.
14TH DEGREE OF ARIES
Part of Body: Frontal lobes of brain
Sabian Symbol: A serpent coiling near a man and a woman.
PALLAS
PALLAS IN SAGITTARIUS
This is an idealistic position. We love to learn and share our ideas and beliefs with others, and will go to great lengths to defend our principles and to reveal our truths.
13TH DEGREE OF SAGITTARIUS
Part of Body: Long saphenous veins
Sabian Symbol: A widow’s past brought to light.
JUNO
JUNO IN VIRGO
Partnership and service are tied together in some significant manner with this position. There may be some resistance to merging fully with a partner, as there is a need to remain independent, separate, and distinct even in a partnership.
19TH DEGREE OF VIRGO
Part of Body: Oesophageal groove
Sabian Symbol: A swimming race.
CERES
CERES IN CAPRICORN
You tend to look after yourself and others rather than seek nurturing. You feel nurtured when you achieve your ambitions. You teach others self-discipline and how to achieve their goals.
28TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN
Part of Body: Right genicular arteries
Sabian Symbol: A large aviary.
HYGEIA
HYGEIA IN LEO
You take pride in your health. You may have hobbies and pastimes linked with health.
19TH DEGREE OF LEO
Part of Body: Ventricular septum
Sabian Symbol: A houseboat party.
ASTRAEA
ASTRAEA IN CANCER
You have an inability to let go of your family. You prefer the comfort of your own home to the excitement of an open environment.
13TH DEGREE OF CANCER
Part of Body: Lesser curvature of stomach
Sabian Symbol: One hand slightly flexed with a very prominent thumb.
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.
2ND DEGREE OF LIBRA
Part of Body: Renal cortex
Sabian Symbol: The light of the sixth race transmuted to the seventh.
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.
2ND DEGREE OF ARIES
Part of Body: Midbrain
Sabian Symbol: A comedian entertaining the group.
*** ASPECTS TO FIXED STARS ***
Transits 17 Aug 2015 – Event Chart
No conjunctions.
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