Summary:
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- The Moon is in Sagittarius until 12:21 AM.
- The Moon is void until 12:21 AM (since 6:03 PM yesterday).
- The Moon is in Capricorn from 12:21 AM forward (until Thursday, August 27th, at 4:03 AM).
- The Moon is waxing and in its First Quarter phase.
- A First Quarter Moon occurred on the 22nd and a Full Moon will occur on the 29th (in Pisces).
- Venus is retrograde (Venus is retrograde from July 25-September 6).
Times are EDT
Horoscopes
Aries
The Moon moves into your responsibility sector early into the day, dear Aries, bringing your attention to professional and practical priorities. Happily, there is a Mercury-Saturn aspect forming, exact tomorrow but influencing today as well, that supports your efforts to prioritize and take care of business. It’s a strong time for limiting distractions and activities so that you can concentrate. It’s also a good period for focusing on one thing at a time, one step at a time. You can benefit from ordering and organizing your personal workspace.
Taurus
You can accomplish quite a bit on practical levels today, dear Taurus. Energies are best for focusing on one thing at a time right now, so set aside some hours alone, if possible. If a project or area of your life can benefit from some tidying, downsizing, or editing work, you may want to focus your energies on it. You are seeing things more clearly and have a good eye for detail. Romantic relationships and partnerships can be strengthened today by shows of reliability and security.
Gemini
The ability to organize, plan out, and edit is strong today, dear Gemini, and your focus on long-term benefits rather than short-term pleasure can help you prioritize and take care of business. You’re also appreciated for “being there” for someone or for being responsible and reliable. It can be a good time for gaining clarity in your personal life, and for making clarifications as well. This is a strong day for research and finding the information you need, but do watch for digging too deeply when it comes to personal matters.
Cancer
This is a strong day for getting a handle on some pesky little problems, dear Cancer, as you’re more patient and strategic in your thinking, and especially careful with your methods and overall approach. You can win the respect of elders or authority figures, and learn a little something from them today. Showing your humble side is favored now. It’s a good time to plan ahead. In your personal life, clarifications might be made without too much ado. You’ll appreciate dealing with straight facts, and fortunately, the day’s energies favor clarity.
Leo
It’s a good time to have a meaningful or practical conversation with someone, dear Leo. The day’s energies are not very spontaneous, but you may enjoy some level of routine as well as increased clarity today nevertheless. It’s a time for attention to details, building, planning, and organizing. You are more able to think of long-term benefits, and less concerned about short-term pleasures, and this helps you to approach your work and endeavors with patience. It also helps you to see your priorities, at the very least in the material world.
Virgo
Your words have more impact today and tomorrow, dear Virgo, and you generally possess more clout than usual. Today brings nice energy for self-expression, although you are of a somewhat more serious frame of mind than you typically are. It’s a good time for learning endeavors, speaking, and writing, especially if these things require special attention to details. You possess more self-discipline now, but you are also in more need of changes of scenery with the Moon now in your adventure sector, turning your emotional attention to dreams, ideals, and life experience.
Libra
This is a strong day for getting a handle on practical matters, dear Libra, but you’re also very focused on personal affairs, family, or home life. You would benefit greatly from concentrating on one or two tasks and making real headway. Priorities tend to be clearer today and tomorrow, and fulfilling responsibilities can be especially satisfying. You can also crave an overhaul or of sorts, or a reorganization, particularly on an emotional level or in your home environment.
Scorpio
You have a strong grasp of both traditions and trends today, dear Scorpio, and this helps you to make solid creative decisions that are also practical. It can also be easier than usual to convince others of the value of your ideas today and tomorrow, and in fact, your ideas can have quite the gold touch right now. You might settle into a routine quite willingly today, and productivity improves as a result. Your concerns tend to be about the long-term, which keeps you in a practical frame of mind and helps you to see priorities.
Sagittarius
The Moon moves out of your sign shortly into the day, dear Sagittarius, and into your resources sector. This tends to have the effect of settling your emotions and can turn your attention to more practical than emotional matters. It’s in fact a good time for getting a little more serious, concentrating, and attending to details, and this energy continues into tomorrow. Patience and precision are not generally associated with your sign, but today’s energies favor these things. You might decide to cut out some of the extras so that you can focus better on what needs to be done. For some of you, a partner or special friend can be especially supportive or helpful today and tomorrow.
Capricorn
With the Moon in your sign today, dear Capricorn, emotions are larger than life. It also gives you a sense of a new beginning on a personal level, and your Lunar Return to your Sun this month looks quite good. The Moon aligns with Pluto tonight, making it important, however, to focus more on dealing with core issues than spreading your attention around. Make an effort to hone in on essentials and let go of the rest as much as possible. Your personal appeal is strong today and tomorrow, and especially so when it comes to your ideas, communications, and intelligence.
Aquarius
You are expressing yourself especially clearly right now, dear Aquarius, and others are truly listening! It’s a strong time for performing tasks that require attention to detail, and for learning new methods or picking up new skills. Even so, honing or improving existing ones can benefit as well. The long-term is more interesting to you than immediate results, making it an ideal day for working on projects of value and for knowing your priorities. Your judgment is especially sound today and tomorrow. The Moon moves into your privacy sector shortly into the day, reminding you of the need to rest and/or reflect on an emotional level. This short period is good for slipping under the radar and seeking out more peace and quiet.
Pisces
Today is strong for sharing your thoughts with a special someone, dear Pisces. There need not be a solution to problems, but talking about them can certainly help. Even so, on practical levels, you are looking for answers, and you’re likely to find them. While routine might bore you on other days, you are able to see its value today and tomorrow, and might take some comfort in it. Today’s energies favor a step-by-step and traditional approach. Tried and true methods tend to be called for now.
*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: 25 Aug 2015 0:21 am
Event: Moon enters Capricorn
Description: The Moon in Capricorn
Consolidate. Pay attention to the foundations of life. Repair and restructure. Attend to financial or business matters. Make solid plans and get organized.
Date & Time: 25 Aug 2015 2:47 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqr Nod
Description: Transiting Moon Square Transiting North Node
This is the trigger for out with the old and in with the new. We could feel at odds with others on an emotional level. Public relations are not as favorable now. Plans could need reworking. We could feel temporarily out of the loop.
Date & Time: 25 Aug 2015 3:34 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Tri Sun
Description: Transiting Moon Trine Transiting Sun
There is a nice feeling of harmony and a cooperative feel to this time. Better decision making. We represent ourselves well now. It’s easier to attract support, favorable responses, and positive experiences. We are less fearful and less defensive. This is a harmonious time.
Date & Time: 25 Aug 2015 4:21 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqq Ven
Description: Transiting Moon SesquiSquare Transiting Venus
We can feel a little out of sorts. Our needs for pleasure, love, or entertainment may be at odds with our needs for comfort and familiarity, and we can be on the fence about what to do next. Overspending or overeating is possible.
Date & Time: 25 Aug 2015 5:44 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Tri Jup
Description: Transiting Moon Trine Transiting Jupiter
We want to do good and to honor our inner code. We don’t sweat the small stuff right now. We are generous with our energy, time, and money. A great time to take up new feel-good opportunities. Show your confidence and optimism and reap the rewards.
Date & Time: 25 Aug 2015 1:24 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Pll Sat
Description: Transiting Moon Parallel Transiting Saturn
Date & Time: 25 Aug 2015 3:31 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sxt Nep
Description: Transiting Moon Sextile Transiting Neptune
This is a feel-good time if we allow ourselves to relax and tune into the subtle aspects of life – art, nature, beauty, dreams, and spiritual realms. We absorb things easily, our senses are in good form, and we more naturally accept things and people as they are. There is no need to look for definite answers right now.
Date & Time: 25 Aug 2015 7:39 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Qnx Mar
Description: Transiting Moon Quincunx Transiting Mars
There can be tension and feelings of restlessness or impatience, as what we want to do may not feel perfectly right, or we may be lacking the courage. Avoid taking it out on the wrong things or people.
Date & Time: 25 Aug 2015 10:38 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqr Ves
Description: Transiting Moon Square 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: 25 Aug 2015 11:33 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cnj Plu
Description: Transiting Moon Conjunction Transiting Pluto
Deeper feelings emerge. Emotional extremes can be experienced now. This can be a time that we crave or recognize the need for an overhaul – a deep, lasting change.
Date & Time: 25 Aug 2015 2:03 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mer Pll Chi
Description: Transiting Mercury Parallel Transiting Chiron
Date & Time: 25 Aug 2015 6:29 am
Event: Tr-Tr Ves Cpl Jun
Description: Transiting Vesta ContraParallel Transiting Juno
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.
CAPRICORN STRONG
Disciplined, responsible, reliable, industrious, conscientious, practical, achieving. Can be pessimistic, overly conventional, rigid, materialistic, callous.
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.
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
The modes are balanced.
LUNAR PHASE: FIRST QUARTER
Moon from 90 to 135 degrees ahead of the Sun.
We are motivated to take action, perhaps due to a clash, conflict, or stress, as we are more aware of problems and differences now. Plans are beginning to take off or turn a corner. We should watch for pushing too hard.
The following aspects (major only) and positions are at noon (EDT) on August 25th:
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 CAPRICORN
You feel secure when life is structured, or you are working hard. You may be emotionally distant or cold. You mother’s love may be limited in some way. Your mother may have been strict or cold.
ASPECTS OF THE MOON
TRINE THE SUN Orb 4°25′ Separating
We are supportive, cooperative, open, genuine, and more relaxed than usual.
TRINE JUPITER Orb 3°29′ Separating
We can be motivated to honor our inner code. We don’t sweat the small stuff right now. We are generous with our energy, time, and money. A great time to take up new feel-good opportunities. Show your confidence and optimism and reap the rewards.
SEXTILE NEPTUNE Orb 2°00′ Applying
This is a feel-good time if we allow ourselves to relax and tune into the subtle aspects of life – art, nature, beauty, dreams, and spiritual realms. We absorb things easily, our senses are in good form, and we more naturally accept things and people as they are. There is no need to look for definite answers right now.
CONJUNCTION PLUTO Orb 6°38′ Applying
Deeper feelings emerge. Emotional extremes can be experienced now. This can be a time that we crave or recognize the need for an overhaul – a deep, lasting change.
THE SUN
THE SUN IN VIRGO
You are an analytical and critical individual. You are also practical and discriminating, and may be fussy.
3RD DEGREE OF VIRGO
Part of Body: Appendix, caecum
Sabian Symbol: Two angels bringing protection.
ASPECTS OF THE SUN
CONJUNCTION JUPITER Orb 0°56′ 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 3°25′ Separating
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.
OPPOSITION NEPTUNE Orb 6°26′ Applying
This a time for dreaming rather than important decision-making. It’s a good time to pay special attention to dreams and inspiration. Clarity may not be with us, but we probably don’t need it right now. It’s difficult to know for certain what we want, as we may be wavering. Confusion about a relationship or idealizing a person could figure strongly now.
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.
28TH DEGREE OF VIRGO
Part of Body: Hepatic plexus
Sabian Symbol: A bald-headed man dominates gathering of national figures.
ASPECTS OF MERCURY
SEXTILE SATURN Orb 1°15′ Applying
We are seeing our priorirites, taking things seriously, and applying ourselves to important matters. We are drawn to activities that are purposeful and practical. We can be conservative and cautious with our methods, opinions, learning, believing, and communicating. Thoroughness.
CONJUNCTION THE NORTH NODE Orb 3°52′ Applying
Important contacts can be made with people who share our intellectual interests or who introduce us to new ideas that help us to grow, improve, and expand. Projects prove successful right now, particularly those involving teamwork. Learning, teaching, communicating, and making contact figure strongly now, or we meet with situations that encourage us to improve our skills in these areas.
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.
18TH DEGREE OF LEO
Part of Body: Right cardiac cavity
Sabian Symbol: A chemist conducts an experiment before his students.
ASPECTS OF VENUS
CONJUNCTION MARS Orb 6°21′ Applying
This is a passionate, lively, expressive influence. Social relations are impassioned, and perhaps demanding or combative. We may also feel compelled to do something creative or artistic. We have a chance to express our needs, passions, and desires now in effective ways. Venus can act to soften Mars’ aggressiveness, or Mars can make Venus’ romantic impulses more forceful and pressing. Some level of competition is present in our interactions. Impulsive purchases are possible.
TRINE URANUS Orb 3°02′ Separating
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.
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.
11TH DEGREE OF LEO
Part of Body: Subclavian veins
Sabian Symbol: Children on a swing in a huge oak tree.
ASPECTS OF MARS
QUINCUNX PLUTO Orb 2°27′ Applying
Your intense energy is not always appreciated by fellow workers and you need to rein in and relax with them.
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.
4TH DEGREE OF VIRGO
Part of Body: Ascending colon
Sabian Symbol: Children play together happily.
ASPECTS OF JUPITER
SQUARE SATURN Orb 4°21′ 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 5°30′ 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.
13TH DEGREE OF ARIES
Part of Body: Ventricles of brain
Sabian Symbol: A bomb which failed to explode is now safely concealed.
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.
14TH DEGREE OF SAGITTARIUS
Part of Body: Cutaneous vessles of the thighs
Sabian Symbol: The pyramids and the sphinx.
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.
22ND DEGREE OF VIRGO
Part of Body: Gall-bladder
Sabian Symbol: A royal coat of arms.
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.
27TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN
Part of Body: Deep nerves
Sabian Symbol: A mountain pilgrimage.
HYGEIA
HYGEIA IN LEO
You take pride in your health. You may have hobbies and pastimes linked with health.
22ND DEGREE OF LEO
Part of Body: Left auricle
Sabian Symbol: A carrier pigeon.
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.
16TH DEGREE OF CANCER
Part of Body: Pancreas
Sabian Symbol: A man before a square with a manuscript scroll before him.
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 25 Aug 2015 – Event Chart
Aspects to Sat 28°Sc43 -18°02′
Cnj 29°Sc40 TOLIMAN Learning, the lessons of life.
Aspects to Jun 21°Vi12 +04°43′
Cnj 21°Vi49 DENEBOLA To go against society
Aspects to Ast 15°Cn53 +19°00′
Cnj 15°Cn09 CANOPUS** The Path Finder
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