Summary:
Saturn turns direct this morning, bringing strongly Saturnine energy to our days, and is about to form a square with Jupiter. This week can bring tests of sturdiness to our plans. Today’s ideas are inventive.
- The Moon is in Pisces all day (until Monday, August 3rd, at 7:23 PM).
- The Moon is waning and in its Full Moon phase.
- A Full Moon occurred on July 31st and a Last Quarter Moon will occur on August 6th.
- Venus is retrograde (Venus is retrograde from July 25-September 6).
- Saturn is at a direct station in late Scorpio. Saturn will complete its transit of Scorpio on September 17th.
Times are EDT
Horoscopes
Aries

You can feel exceptionally romantic or simply confident and expressive today, dear Aries, with a lot of activity in your solar fifth house. The energy is quite creative but a little volatile, so that there can be some ups and downs in how you’re perceiving things. It could be that a conversation that was well overdue occurs now, something that clears the air, or news stimulates a desire to reconsider pursuit of a goal. Some doubts could enter the picture later today and tomorrow, but these can serve to simply slow you down – it doesn’t need to stop you in your tracks. The Moon is in your retreat sector all day, encouraging you to take some time away from overly demanding or competitive situations.
Taurus

There can be an important conversation or news today that makes you quite hopeful about a family situation, or that serves to motivate you to push forward with domestic plans, dear Taurus. Some of you could be clearing the air about a past matter and seeing opportunities to put the negative elements of the past behind you, particularly in a relationship with a loved one. Be courageous now, even if someone seems to be putting a damper in your plans, or if you face criticism later today. While family is in sharp focus, you’re also very tuned in to friends, groups, and networking.
Gemini

Conversations can be especially progressive, enthusiastic, and spirited this morning, dear Gemini. You might have an overdue talk or something is said that helps to clear the air. Later today, however, you might be a little more guarded and could feel as if you’ve been misunderstood. Keep an open mind today, and look for opportunities to discover new interests. Friends can inspire you to think creatively or could help give you the courage to try something new. The Moon is in your public sector all day, encouraging sticking to the rules and tradition, and stimulating your ambition.
Cancer

There can be a strong focus of interest and conversation on business matters, money, personal possessions, and basic values today, dear Cancer. There can be good news or something that makes you feel especially confident and hopeful about the future, especially along practical lines. While energy is generally forward-looking and even electric at times, tonight and tomorrow, you might have to face a reality that at first disappoints you, but that should only serve to slow you down rather than halt your plans altogether. Slowing down can often help you to make important adjustments. Look for a middle ground in any conflicts you might have with a significant other. Spending may need to be reined in.
Leo

You have considerably more impact than usual today, dear Leo, and typically you already have quite a bit! You may be expressing yourself courageously this morning. Others are likely to receive you quite well right now, although generally speaking you should be watching the way you express yourself these days. Higher education pursuits can thrive. Finding yourself on the same (or similar!) page with a significant person in your life can be rewarding. A constructive conversation with a friend or associate can figure prominently today. Your need to be heard is significant right now and you can count on others listening. Draw on courage to assert your independence without alienating others. Later today and tomorrow, there could be a letdown or a sudden need to step on the brakes with a project if you’ve been pushing too hard.
Virgo

You might reawaken a topic from the past today, dear Virgo, or have new insight into an old issue. There can be a good feeling of purging or release involved with bringing something to light. Your inner world is animated, and you could have a strong sense that right now is the time to make important inner changes. New opportunities can emerge that turn your attention to matters behind the scenes. As the day advances, there could be some feelings of regret or fear that you’ve revealed too much, or you could discover that others are not very receptive to your needs. We are closing in on a Jupiter-Saturn square exact early tomorrow that can point to a hurdle to leap. Transportation, communication, or mechanical matters can slow you down or present delays.
Libra

Your social life can be up and down or quite animated today, dear Libra. Aim to be open to possibilities and to making changes related to a partner or friend. Self-expression comes easily now, and you may be developing decent rapport with people around you. Later today, there can be a temporary drop in confidence that leads to negative thinking or the second-guessing of recent openness. Use this as a time for examining your goals and perhaps making some adjustments to them, but before making sweeping changes, wait things out in order to come to a more balanced decision, as today can be up and down and rarely middle ground. Tomorrow’s Jupiter-Saturn square can stimulate a reality check, particularly along material or financial lines.
Scorpio

You might receive special attention today, dear Scorpio, especially in a professional sense. While in a general sense we tend to turn to the past for answers, today brings good energy for getting over things, living in the present and looking forward to the future, rather than dwelling on the past. New insights into your career path or simply a work project can emerge today that can truly propel you forward. Later today, something that’s communicated could be taken the wrong way, or you could be rethinking recent ideas or communications. Some of you might even feel a bit slighted. You may feel the need to make adjustments to how you approach others as a result. Take your time weighing pros and cons, but do consider all of your options. The Moon in your recreation and self-expression sector all day can help boost your mood.
Sagittarius

For much of the day, you can feel quite inspired, faithful, and trusting, dear Sagittarius. Good advice is circulating, and you may just as well receive or give it. You could in fact speak words of wisdom that inspire someone. There can be a strong temptation to speak about a matter or voice an opinion today. Later, however, you may feel the need to revisit plans or statements. While travel, romantic, or creative opportunities can be opening now, there can be some doubts later today that are temporary and can serve a good purpose if they slow you down enough to see an important detail that you previously missed. If they only serve to bring you down, take a second look.
Capricorn

You can be in an investigating frame of mind today, dear Capricorn, with a lot of activity in your solar eighth house. It’s up and down, however, so that while you can discover interesting new things, there can be something that brings you down or disappoints you now. Know your limits. Listen, observe, and process before jumping to conclusions. There can be a strong desire or an opportunity to speak about a private, hidden, or taboo matter today. You may be clearing the air now, and feeling some form of release as a result. Tonight, try to push yourself above your insecurities. If you let fear rule, you may miss an opportunity to get closer to someone. However, heed signs to slow down if you see them.
Aquarius

You may get quite an earful today, dear Aquarius. People in your life can be especially verbal, and you can be very supportive as you bring new light to a problem or good advice to the table. Generally favorable, forward-looking energy is with you, even if there may be a small struggle with a decision. Don’t let uncertainty or insecurity interfere with grabbing an opportunity to learn more about a person or relationship, or for meeting new people. The Moon, now in your solar second house, brings you down to earth. With Saturn energy heavy in the air, this week can bring reality checks, but you’re also in an especially practical frame of mind. You’re coming across very well today, and there can be a meeting of minds.
Pisces

Unusual and interesting elements on the job or in your daily routine can be in focus today, dear Pisces. Look for new ways of approaching your work or services, and for new or alternative health programs. Social elements might interfere with productivity today, or there could be some disappointment experienced later today as you face a reality about a situation. However, this shouldn’t destroy your confidence or motivation levels – you simply need to look for ways to work around roadblocks. The Moon is in your sign all day, pulling up previously buried emotions and increasing both visibility and decisiveness.
*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: 2 Aug 2015 0:00 am
Event: Moon in Pisces
Description: The Moon in Pisces
A time to observe, feel, and process. We may pay special attention to our dreams, both of the night and day variety, and the subtle areas of our lives. Focusing on creativity, philanthropy, spirituality, and artistry can be beneficial. Build your intuition, slow down and rest.
Date & Time: 2 Aug 2015 2:24 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cpl Jun
Description: Transiting Moon ContraParallel Transiting Juno
Date & Time: 2 Aug 2015 3:15 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cpl Ura
Description: Transiting Moon ContraParallel Transiting Uranus
Date & Time: 2 Aug 2015 3:28 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon SSq Ura
Description: Transiting Moon SemiSquare Transiting Uranus
We can easily find ourselves all wound up and nervous. Unpredictable responses from others (and ourselves). Emotional eruptions are possible. Not a good time to make permanent decisions, particularly about relationships and family/domestic matters.
Date & Time: 2 Aug 2015 8:27 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cpl Ven
Description: Transiting Moon ContraParallel Transiting Venus
Date & Time: 2 Aug 2015 9:27 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cnj Nep
Description: Transiting Moon Conjunction Transiting Neptune
We are easily influenced, vulnerable, compassionate, and sensitive. We could be led astray, and we are easily swayed. There is devotion but possibly inconstancy as well. A dreamy, possibly impractical time.
Date & Time: 2 Aug 2015 10:48 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Qnx Sun
Description: Transiting Moon Quincunx Transiting Sun
How we feel and what we think we should do can be at odds right now. We could act on our will at the expense of our feelings, or act on our feelings at the expense of our will or ego. Either way, we can feel unsatisfied.
Date & Time: 2 Aug 2015 12:16 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqq Mar
Description: Transiting Moon SesquiSquare Transiting Mars
We can overreact and exhibit impatience. However, this can also be a time of self-motivation.
Date & Time: 2 Aug 2015 1:28 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: 2 Aug 2015 2:38 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Opp Jun
Description: Transiting Moon Opposition Transiting Juno
Something can be revealed or learned about our relationships. There can be hypersensitivity and moodiness. Temptations to manipulate or control others if we are driven by fear.
Date & Time: 2 Aug 2015 4:39 pm
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: 2 Aug 2015 7:15 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon SSq Cer
Description: Transiting Moon SemiSquare Transiting Ceres
Date & Time: 2 Aug 2015 0:36 am
Event: Tr-Tr Sun Cpl Sat
Description: Transiting Sun ContraParallel Transiting Saturn
Date & Time: 2 Aug 2015 10:50 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mer Tri Ura
Description: Transiting Mercury Trine Transiting Uranus
We are mentally alert and aware, and might be experimenting or opening our minds to new ideas. We could be feeling inspired, and our thinking is inventive. Varying our usual routine may be rewarding.
Date & Time: 2 Aug 2015 4:01 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mer Qnx Chi
Description: Transiting Mercury Quincunx Transiting Chiron
There can be less confidence in our decisions, temporarily. Words, or lack of, can hurt right now. There is greater sensitivity to what is being said, choice of words, and syntax.
Date & Time: 2 Aug 2015 2:38 am
Event: Tr-Tr Jup Sqq Ves
Description: Transiting Jupiter SesquiSquare Transiting Vesta
We may have trouble with motivation levels, or finding meaning in, our work, projects, and obligations at this time. Alternatively, we may take on too much, and feel overloaded.
Date & Time: 2 Aug 2015 1:52 am
Event: Tr Sat D
Description: Transiting Saturn Stationary
LEO STRONG
Self-confident, generous, warm-hearted, powerful leader, dramatic. Can be overly proud, vain, extravagant, arrogant.
PISCES STRONG
Compassionate, sensitive, self-sacrificing, gentle, intuitive. Can be escapist, impractical, hyper- sensitive, gullible.
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 WEAK
There can be a lack of desire, interest, or skills regarding practical affairs. We may not be very much in touch with reality. Difficulties concentrating, grounding ourselves.
AIR WEAK
We may have a difficult time being objective or detached. We may not be especially communicative.
WATER STRONG
We are more compassionate, emotional, and intuitive than usual, and we may react emotionally to situations, possibly at the expense of logic or practicality.
BALANCE OF MODES
FIXED STRONG
We are thinking about the long view, seeking out security and stability rather than change. We may be committed, focused, resistant to making changes, and stubborn.
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 August 2nd:
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 PISCES
A time to observe, feel, and process. We may pay special attention to our dreams, both of the night and day variety, and the subtle areas of our lives. We may have difficulties defining emotional boundaries. We might deal with stress through avoidant or escapist behavior. Focusing on creativity, philanthropy, spirituality, and artistry can be beneficial. Build your intuition, slow down and rest.
ASPECTS OF THE MOON
QUINCUNX THE SUN Orb 0°41′ Separating
We can have a hard time integrating our emotional needs or feelings with what we think we should do now, leading to some indecision. Resistance.
CONJUNCTION NEPTUNE Orb 1°34′ Separating
We are easily influenced, vulnerable, compassionate, and sensitive. We could be led astray, and we are easily swayed. There is devotion but possibly inconstancy as well. A dreamy, possibly impractical time.
SEXTILE PLUTO Orb 2°52′ Applying
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.
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.
11TH DEGREE OF LEO
Part of Body: Subclavian veins
Sabian Symbol: Children on a swing in a huge oak tree.
ASPECTS OF THE SUN
QUINCUNX NEPTUNE Orb 0°52′ Separating
Dreaming, creating, and imagining have better results than hard decision making right now. There can be a temporary loss/lack of clarity. We can be questoning whether what we are doing or pursuing feeds our spiritual needs. Make adjustments if there is a discrepancy.
MERCURY
MERCURY IN LEO
You are enthusiastic in your quest for knowledge. You are proud of your learning abilities, and believe in the saying that learning is fun. You may have a tendency to be a know-it-all.
ASPECTS OF MERCURY
CONJUNCTION VENUS Orb 8°50′ Applying
We are more agreeable, sociable, and focused on balance and harmony. Flowing social conversation. Spirit of compromise and agreement. Harmonious interaction. Clarity. Appreciation of beauty.
CONJUNCTION JUPITER Orb 7°32′ Applying
You are talkative and have a thirst for knowledge. You have big ideas and plans. Education will feature largely in your life.
TRINE URANUS Orb 0°05′ Separating
We are mentally alert and aware, and might be experimenting or opening our minds to new ideas. We could be feeling inspired, and our thinking is inventive. Varying our usual routine may be rewarding.
QUINCUNX CHIRON Orb 0°19′ Applying
You are too busy looking after other people to have time for yourself. You need to learn how to care for your own needs.
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.
30TH DEGREE OF LEO
Part of Body: Back
Sabian Symbol: An unsealed letter.
ASPECTS OF VENUS
CONJUNCTION JUPITER Orb 1°17′ Applying
We are looking for more meaning or color to our lives and especially to our relationships. We seek to make others happy and tend to give others the benefit of the doubt. Our feelings and tastes are grand, and we may be especially extravagant or indulgent.
SQUARE SATURN Orb 1°08′ Applying
Lack of spontaneity when it comes to expressions of affection and the pursuit of pleasure, likely due to insecurities or fear. We may be reserved, withdrawn, cautious, and tight with money and/or feelings. Feelings of being alone and not getting what we want/need can be experienced now.
MARS
MARS IN CANCER
We are less likely to move straightforwardly towards our desires now. Our emotional moods especially affect the pursuit of our goals. We are a little more cautious and conservative under this influence, but we will fight for, about, or on behalf of those people and things that are dearest to our heart.
26TH DEGREE OF CANCER
Part of Body: Mammary glands
Sabian Symbol: Guests are reading in the library of a luxurious home.
ASPECTS OF MARS
TRINE SATURN Orb 2°22′ Applying
We can be reserved but possess self-control now. We are better able to focus on priorities or practical affairs. This is a good time to take care of details, to get organized, and to put in hard work.
TRINE CHIRON Orb 5°00′ Separating
There is more courage to face problems. Fighting for the underdog. Physical healing can help inner healing, and vice versa.
JUPITER
JUPITER IN LEO
We are generous and dignified. Excessive egoism should be watched for. Prosperous areas are creative ones, entertainment, children, and recreation. Generosity brings success. (July 16th, 2014 to August 11th, 2015)
29TH DEGREE OF LEO
Part of Body: Atrioventricular septum
Sabian Symbol: A mermaid emerges from the ocean.
ASPECTS OF JUPITER
SQUARE SATURN Orb 0°09′ Applying
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.
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).
10TH DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Left metatarsals
Sabian Symbol: An aviator in the clouds.
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.
12TH DEGREE OF SAGITTARIUS
Part of Body: Long saphenous veins
Sabian Symbol: A flag that turns into an eagle that crows.
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.
13TH DEGREE OF VIRGO
Part of Body: Hepatic arteries
Sabian Symbol: A powerful statesman wins to his cause a hysterical mob.
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.
1ST DEGREE OF AQUARIUS
Part of Body: Right tibial nerve
Sabian Symbol: An old adobe mission.
HYGEIA
HYGEIA IN LEO
You take pride in your health. You may have hobbies and pastimes linked with health.
13TH DEGREE OF LEO
Part of Body: Right ventricle of heart
Sabian Symbol: An old sea captain rocking on the porch of his cottage.
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.
5TH DEGREE OF CANCER
Part of Body: tenth to twelfth ribs
Sabian Symbol: An automobile wrecked by a train.
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.
3RD DEGREE OF LIBRA
Part of Body: Adrenals
Sabian Symbol: The dawn of a new day, everything changed.
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.
3RD DEGREE OF ARIES
Part of Body: Cerebellum
Sabian Symbol: A cameo profile of a man in the outline of his country.
*** ASPECTS TO FIXED STARS ***
Transits 2 Aug 2015 – Event Chart
Aspects to Ven 29°Le25 +06°26′
Cnj 00°Vi02 REGULUS*** Majestic, success, (revenge)
Aspects to Mar 25°Cn53 +21°55′
Cnj 25°Cn59 PROCYON Short lived opportunities
Aspects to Jun 12°Vi19 +07°30′
Cnj 11°Vi31 ZOSMA — A victim or a savior
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