- The Moon is in Virgo until 9:39 PM.
- The Moon is void from 8:55 PM to 9:39 PM.
- The Moon is in Libra from 9:39 PM forward (until Friday, December 23rd, at 9:32 AM).
- The Moon is waning and in its Waning Gibbous phase until 8:55 PM, after which the Moon is waning and in its Third Quarter phase.
- The Third Quarter Moon occurs today at 8:55 PM.
- Mercury is retrograde (Mercury is retrograde from December 19-January 8).
- Mars spends its first full day in Pisces (Mars transits Pisces from December 19-January 28).
Times are EST
Horoscopes
Aries
This is a fine day for feeling supported by others, dear Aries. It’s also useful for seeing where you stand on a work project. Mars is now transiting your solar twelfth house, where it will stay until January 28th. During this transit, you may not always know how to channel your energy effectively, but you may become quite skilled at finding creative ways to deal with challenges. This is a period for reassessing your goals. It’s not the most decisive or energetic of times in your life. You require a little more rest than usual. If you don’t recognize this need, you could encounter circumstances that force you to relax more often! While you typically stand up for yourself and pursue your desires directly, during this cycle, you’re more inclined to look at all of the hidden aspects of a situation and to see different routes to satisfy your desires. This comes at a time when Mercury has just turned retrograde, reinforcing the benefits of slowing down and taking your time with decision making.
Taurus
Mars, the planet of action and energy, is now moving through your solar eleventh house, where it will transit until January 28th, dear Taurus. This can be a busy time when you are in high demand with others. You can be particularly active with friends or you may be collaborating with others in group or team efforts during this period. Look for ways to team up in order to achieve your goals, but watch for competition with friends. The tendency to take the lead comes naturally to you, but leaving your ego at the door will help ensure that relationships with friends and associates run smoothly. Friends may be integral to achieving your goals or desires during this cycle. Energy levels are improved, and for the most part, there are few obstacles in your way. Today is excellent for a better understanding of a relationship.
Gemini
Mars is now energizing your sector of career and reputation, dear Gemini, where it will transit until January 28th. This is a period of pumping yourself up professionally and/or pursuing your ambitions more directly and vigorously. Sometimes this transit can stimulate conflicts on the job or challenges with your reputation, but toning down your manner can do wonders to prevent these things from happening. You could be in the position of leader or manager, and, far more than usual, you want to do things your way. It’s an innovative, self-starting period when you take the initiative. Today is excellent for partnering up to get things done. You may see a home-related in a new light.
Cancer
Mars is now energizing your solar ninth house until January 28th, dear Cancer, and this is a strong position for Mars. With Mars harmonizing with your own sign, you’ll find it natural to assert yourself and to pursue your desires without too many obstacles. You’ll also be more courageous and braver than usual so that you are more willing to seek out new adventures and experiences. You tend to move through the world at the right speed, neither too aggressively nor too meekly. You quite naturally contest accepted beliefs and opinions, and you can easily get worked up over differences of opinion. Look for new insights into a project or your studies today. There can be some tension building with a partner if you’re not understanding one another’s ideas or beliefs.
Leo
Mars is now energizing your solar eighth house until January 28th, dear Leo, and you become more strategic when it comes to moving your plans forward. Power politics can be stimulated in a close one-to-one relationship, and it’s best to try to clear the air as soon as possible if this is the case. You tend to be driven by instincts during this cycle. Sometimes this transit correlates with disputes over money. You may need to take the lead or to take action in connection with shared finances, loans, or debts. Desires seem to run more deeply than usual, and can be quite layered and complicated. There can be stronger energy and motivation for serious study and research.
Virgo
Mars enters your solar seventh house today, where it will transit until January 28th, dear Virgo. This can be an animated time for relationships when people rile you up, frustrating you sometimes and motivating you other times. There’s bound to be a lot of friction, which need not be difficult if handled well. It can be push and pull as you attempt to work towards equality and balance in a personal relationship. Problems that have remain unacknowledged or that have been festering have a way of surfacing during this cycle and seem to demand immediate attention. It can also be a time in which you have more courage to pursue a relationship if you are identifying with the Mars energy rather than giving it away to others. Watch that you don’t pass the buck during this cycle by owning and acknowledging your role in conflicts or strife that might emerge now. Today, personal needs and plans become your top priority.
Libra
This is a strong day for personal magnetism and harmony with others, dear Libra, although some tensions are building surrounding your work or duties which can impact your interactions. Mars is now transiting your work and health sector, and this brings dynamic energy to these areas of life. You can be super-motivated to get more work done, and also to take better care of your body through more aggressive health and nutrition programs. Difficulties arise if you feel others are pushing their work on you or telling you what to do, and if you give in to impatience. Strive to assert yourself confidently and professionally, without bulldozing over others in the process in this cycle that lasts until January 28th. This is a good cycle in which to sink your teeth into challenging, motivating projects.
Scorpio
Action-oriented Mars is now bringing dynamic energy to your romance and pleasure sector, dear Scorpio, and will continue to do so until January 28th, ensuring that life will not be dull! During this cycle, you are likely to exert a lot of your energy and initiative into actively pursuing a rewarding love life, social amusement or hobbies, activities with children, and pleasure in general. You have a competitive, more energetic and pleasingly assertive temperament during this transit. The passion in your romantic life can increase but can be either disruptive or stimulating. Overall, however, it’s easier to express yourself and your desires. There is a stronger desire to take part in creative endeavors and athletics or risk-taking pursuits.
Sagittarius
Fiery Mars is now animating your sector of home and family, dear Sagittarius, and will continue to transit here until January 28th. This influence brings a lot of energy to your domestic life – possibly too much, at times! Used well, you can get a whole lot accomplished around the home and you can be more assertive and forthright with family members. If poorly handled, there can be some argumentativeness or tension with those very close to you. You are especially protective of yourself and others, so be careful that you don’t take on a defensive attitude that prevents others from getting close to you during this cycle. Today, you’re particularly focused on your performance, and you can be very goal-oriented.
Capricorn
Mars is now moving through your communications until January 28th, dear Capricorn, acting to speed up your daily routine in a variety of ways. While impatience with others, argumentativeness, and competitiveness are potential negatives of this position, with awareness of these tendencies, these things can be managed. In fact, it’s a strong period for mental resourcefulness and sharpness, as well as for increased motivation to learn and connect with others. It’s a time for feeding your need for mental stimulation. You can experience more motivation, initiative, courage, and energy in your communications, studies, mental pursuits, and daily life. You are likely to be especially interested in doing things quickly and getting around more swiftly.
Aquarius
Fiery Mars has occupied your sign since November 9th, dear Aquarius, and this has brought considerably more energy and drive to your life, but also some impatience and pressure. Mars has now left your sign, and life settles down a little. With Mars in your resources sector from now until January 28th, you can experience a stronger than usual desire to bring abundance into your life. You may feel more motivated to make money, but you are also capable of impulsive purchases during this period. Focus now on building rather than squandering your resources. Taking action to make your life more secure can figure strongly now. You possess increased courage to earn what you deserve.
Pisces
You are experiencing a re-awakening of sorts with Mars now in your sign, dear Pisces. During the course of this transit that lasts until January 28th, you feel more comfortable asserting yourself and pursuing your desires. Watch for impatience and brusqueness, however, as you can easily get carried away. Drive, enterprise, courage, and energy are in larger supply now. Try to enjoy the initiative and bravery of this transit without succumbing to the pressure to do things too quickly. Impulsive, impatient, and hasty tendencies should be tamed. If so, you are in a better position to pursue your goals with passion and heart. This can also be a time when money comes in, as Mars rules your income sector.
*Remember to read horoscopes for your Ascendant sign and Sun sign. If you don’t know your Ascendant sign and know your birth time, you can look it up here.
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Astrology of Today – 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:
Date & Time: Dec 20 2016 9:39 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: Dec 20 2016 8:55 pm
Event: Moon goes void of course
Date & Time: Dec 20 2016 8:55 pm
Event: Third Quarter at 29°Vi37′
Date & Time: Dec 20 2016 1:10 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon SSq Ves
Description: Transiting Moon SemiSquare 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: Dec 20 2016 2:19 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqr Sat
Description: Transiting Moon Square Transiting Saturn
We could feel burdened, restricted, or limited during this brief influence. We could be feeling a little down on ourselves, excluded, or lonely. There can be some awkwardness or stiffness and difficulty showing affection and feelings. It’s important to be patient now.
Date & Time: Dec 20 2016 3:25 am
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: Dec 20 2016 3:54 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Opp Chi
Description: Transiting Moon Opposition Transiting Chiron
Hurt feelings are opportunities for healing. Now is the time to build bridges rather than burning them.
Date & Time: Dec 20 2016 5:07 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Qnx Cer
Description: Transiting Moon Quincunx Transiting Ceres
Date & Time: Dec 20 2016 6:03 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Qnx Pal
Description: Transiting Moon Quincunx Transiting Pallas
Date & Time: Dec 20 2016 8:55 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqr Sun
Description: Transiting Moon Square Transiting Sun
This is a time for noticing discrepancies. Self-expression doesn’t flow well, and conflicts can be stirred. There can be some resistance and irritability. This can be a time when we’re compelled to take action, make changes, and solve problems.
Date & Time: Dec 20 2016 9:39 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: Dec 20 2016 10:36 pm
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: Dec 20 2016 7:37 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Ven Sxt Jun
Description: Transiting Venus Sextile Transiting Juno
Relationships are mutually beneficial and naturally equal, fair, and balanced. There can be a stronger inclination towards togetherness and sharing.
Strong Signs, Elements, Modes
VIRGO STRONG
Meticulous, discriminating, pure, practical, health conscious, hard working. Can be hyper-critical, petty and perfectionistic.
SAGITTARIUS STRONG
Inspiring, broad vision, enthusiastic, goal seeking, truthful, adventurous. Can be reckless, unrestrained, tactless.
CAPRICORN STRONG
Disciplined, responsible, reliable, industrious, conscientious, practical, achieving. Can be pessimistic, overly conventional, rigid, materialistic, callous.
PISCES STRONG
Compassionate, sensitive, self-sacrificing, gentle, intuitive. Can be escapist, impractical, hyper- sensitive, gullible.
BALANCE OF ELEMENTS
The elements are balanced.
BALANCE OF MODES
FIXED WEAK
We may be open to change but may not have much follow-through.
MUTABLE STRONG
We are flexible, adaptable, willing, open to change, and possibly flighty or nervous.
Current Lunar Phase
LUNAR PHASE: DISSEMINATING
Moon 135 to 90 degrees behind the Sun.
Sharing our knowledge with the world is a major motivation at this stage. We believe we have gained much knowledge and wisdom through our experiences, and want to ensure others have the benefit as well.
The following aspects (major only) and positions are at noon (EST) on December 20th:
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 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.
26TH DEGREE OF VIRGO
Part of Body: Abdominal veins
Sabian Symbol: A boy with a censer serves near the priest.
ASPECTS OF THE MOON
SQUARE THE SUN Orb 4°12′ Applying
There can be a conflict between our intentions and our emotions now. We can feel tense and unsatisfied until we take care of problems. We can be unsure about whether we want support or to do things independently.
SQUARE SATURN Orb 4°58′ Separating
We could feel burdened, restricted, or limited during this brief influence. We could be feeling a little down on ourselves, excluded, or lonely. There can be some awkwardness or stiffness and difficulty showing affection and feelings. Patience is important now.
OPPOSITION CHIRON Orb 4°11′ Separating
We may be projecting our own issues onto others now, and could be defensive or feel that others are insensitive to our feelings and needs. We might experience a conflict between wanting to be close to others and desiring to prove our independence, making intimacy a challenge right now.
THE SUN
THE SUN IN SAGITTARIUS
You are a sunny and adventurous individual. You are optimistic and philosophical, and may tend to bluntness.
30TH DEGREE OF SAGITTARIUS
Part of Body: Pear-shaped muscle
Sabian Symbol: The pope blessing the faithful.
ASPECTS OF THE SUN
SEXTILE MARS Orb 1°44′ Applying
We can be furthering our goals and desires without apology. A time for getting ahead, taking action, and solving problems, and some healthy self-centeredness. Competition. Taking the lead.
MERCURY
MERCURY IN CAPRICORN
You are a wise and careful thinker. You place importance on credibility and authority. Therefore you will seek knowledge which carries some authority. You may approach new ideas with caution.
15TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN
Part of Body: Left knee cartilage
Sabian Symbol: Many toys in the children’s ward of a hospital.
ASPECTS OF MERCURY
SQUARE JUPITER Orb 4°48′ Separating
You have many so many ideas and plans that you are not sure which ones to follow. You make promises you can’t keep, although your intentions are good.
CONJUNCTION PLUTO Orb 1°34′ Separating
You have a probing mind. You avoid social chit-chat preferring deep and meaningful conversations. You are able to research topics of interest.
VENUS
VENUS IN AQUARIUS
You enjoy unconventional and odd relationships, which give you the freedom to express your individuality. You enjoy talking more than touching. You enjoy being in a group of friends.
15TH DEGREE OF AQUARIUS
Part of Body: Lymph vessels of right lower leg
Sabian Symbol: Two lovebirds sitting on a fence.
ASPECTS OF VENUS
TRINE JUPITER Orb 4°48′ Applying
You have a talent for putting other people at their ease. Your natural enthusiasm is contagious. Your larger-than-life schemes have a habit of always paying off.
MARS
MARS IN PISCES
You have a strong drive for a spiritual path. You have strong subconscious emotions, and are highly intuitive. You may resort to victim-like behaviour when faced with a threatening situation or person.
1ST DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Right calcaneum
Sabian Symbol: A public market.
ASPECTS OF MARS
CONJUNCTION NEPTUNE Orb 8°30′ Applying
Your enthusiasm can lack boundaries and you need to learn self discipline. You need to avoid addictive behaviour and would be better to avoid alcohol or drugs. You need to be able to escape into art, or water. Use your energy to create or to enjoy pursuits such as water sports.
CONJUNCTION THE SOUTH NODE Orb 4°56′ Applying
You may experience difficulty being assertive and finding the drive to succeed, or alternatively you may have a tendency to misdirect your energies. Your current life lesson to express your energy positively and assertively. Your talent for independent action needs to be developed.
JUPITER
JUPITER IN LIBRA
You have a strong concern for justice. You are a diplomatic teacher, and express your spiritual values in your relationships.
20TH DEGREE OF LIBRA
Part of Body: Calyx minor
Sabian Symbol: A jewish rabbi.
ASPECTS OF JUPITER
SEXTILE SATURN Orb 0°15′ Applying
You have a chance to be very successful as you are neither profligate nor mean, but have a balance.
OPPOSITION URANUS Orb 0°47′ Applying
You are keen to change things in this world as you see no reason to continue with the old traditions. You speak out against injustice, but may lack the patience and persistence to see through the changes.
SQUARE PLUTO Orb 3°14′ Separating
You will need to learn to have confidence in yourself even when life deals you a few blows. You range from over confident to completely lacking in confidence. The truth lies somewhere in between.
QUINCUNX CHIRON Orb 1°02′ Applying
Circumstances are such that we need to make adjustments to our plans and goals. We may need to tame expectations of ourselves and of others if they are unreasonable.
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)
21ST DEGREE OF SAGITTARIUS
Part of Body: Head of left femur
Sabian Symbol: A child and a dog with borrowed eyeglasses.
ASPECTS OF SATURN
TRINE URANUS Orb 0°31′ Applying
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 CHIRON Orb 0°46′ Applying
There can be fears now of not being competent or effective enough to meet our responsibilities, or we could find it hard to strike out on a unique path, again due to fears or insecurities. The desire to break from the status quo is strong, but we may not have the necessary confidence to do so. We may have difficulties empathizing with others and understanding ourselves.
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.
ASPECTS OF URANUS
SQUARE PLUTO Orb 4°01′ Applying
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)
10TH DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Left metatarsals
Sabian Symbol: An aviator in the clouds.
ASPECTS OF NEPTUNE
CONJUNCTION THE SOUTH NODE Orb 3°33′ Separating
You have a tendency to daydream and live in a fantasy world, possibly even escaping into the world of drugs and depression. Your quest in this life is to put your creative talents to positive use.
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).
17TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN
Part of Body: Condyle of left tibia
Sabian Symbol: A person surreptitiously bathing in the nude.
Chiron, Major Asteroids, and Moon’s Nodes: in Sign and in Aspect
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 LEO
You work most creatively when left to your own devices. You feel pride in your work and can be inspired by romance and fun. Play and work are closely linked for you.
5TH DEGREE OF LEO
Part of Body: Right carotid artery
Sabian Symbol: Rock formations at the edge of a precipice.
PALLAS
PALLAS IN AQUARIUS
Your mind can be brilliant, original and insightful. You can quickly grasp new ideas and apply them to the future. You fight for your ideals and humanitarian or political causes.
29TH DEGREE OF AQUARIUS
Part of Body: Left tibia
Sabian Symbol: Butterfly emerging from a chrysalis.
JUNO
JUNO IN SAGITTARIUS
You would like a partner with a common belief system or vision. You want to be free explore the world, literally and philosophically, with your partner.
16TH DEGREE OF SAGITTARIUS
Part of Body: Left iliac vein
Sabian Symbol: Sea gulls watching a ship.
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.
22ND DEGREE OF ARIES
Part of Body: Cheek muscles
Sabian Symbol: The gate to the garden of desire.
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.
6TH DEGREE OF VIRGO
Part of Body: Descending colon
Sabian Symbol: A merry-go-round.
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.
6TH DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Left cuboid bone
Sabian Symbol: Officers on dress parade.
*** CONJUNCTIONS TO SELECT FIXED STARS ***
Transits Dec 20 2016 – Event Chart
Aspects to Sun 29°Sg14 -23°26′
Cnj 28°Sg58 ACUMEN Enduring attacks which weaken.
Aspects to Mer 14°Cp59 -22°39′
Cnj 15°Cp32 VEGA Charismatic, magical, lucky
Aspects to Plu 16°Cp33 -21°23′
Cnj 16°Cp51 RUKBAT Steadiness and strength.
Aspects to SNo 05°Pi56 -09°19′
Cnj 05°Pi33 DENEB ADIGE Artistic, strong will.
Aspects to BMo 23°Sc48 -13°51′
Cnj 24°Sc01 AGENA The pain of learning
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