Summary:
- The Moon is in Taurus all day (until Tuesday, December 22nd, at 9:30 PM).
- The Moon is waxing and in its First Quarter phase until 8:05 PM / the Moon is waxing and in its Waxing Gibbous phase from 8:05 PM forward.
- A First Quarter Moon occurred on the 18th and a Full Moon will occur on the 25th.
- Mercury is in its shadow phase (Mercury will be retrograde from January 5-25, 2016).
- The Sun enters Capricorn late today (the Sun transits Capricorn from December 21-January 20).
Times are EST
Horoscopes
Aries
There can be helpful conversations today, dear Aries, particularly related to life direction, business, and strategies for moving forward. You can use the insight you gain now to break free of past restrictions. Interactions tend to be healthy today, as people in general are more receptive and willing to listen and learn from others. Your own wisdom and experience can be applied to practical matters quite successfully today. Your ability to provide for others is a focus today, and you could be feeling a stronger need to attend to your valuables or to get your money and possessions into better order.
Taurus
You are in a very good position when it comes to your relationships with others today, dear Taurus, and with yourself. Loyalty, love, and contentment figure strongly now, particularly if you give these things to a special someone. You may be revealing hidden parts of you to someone. It’s a strong time to discuss issues related to a bond, intimacy, and even core belief systems. There is a chance to heal hurt feelings. Emotional blocks can loosen. The Moon is in your sign all day, pulling up feelings and needs that you may not have acknowledged fully until now.
Gemini
Good energy is with you today for communications, powers of negotiation, and solving a mystery, dear Gemini. Use intense energy to push forward a creative project. Fortunately, your instincts are good right now and following them can take you to important places. You are more attractive than usual today, and part of your charm involves your ability to hone in on exactly what a person is looking for and for seeing through the layers. It’s a strong time for quiet, humble personal magnetism. Others more readily place their faith in you. You can break ground on an intimacy issue or private matter. Seek out activities that calm nerves today.
Cancer
The day can be strong for sensitive and even healing conversations, dear Cancer, and for finding truly workable solutions to problems now. There is a stronger need to exchange ideas with someone, and you may be turning to a significant other for inspiration. Your idealism in relationships is stimulated now. You could be making plans for activities with family quite successfully, and there can be informative discussions or rousing debates. Your listening skills come in especially handy today.
Leo
Today is potentially excellent for idea sharing or having important conversations, dear Leo. You may be able to break through usual barriers in your interactions, and learn something meaningful about a partner or yourself. There is willingness to recognize past mistakes and to take the lesson from them in order to move forward and grow. Problem solving skills are sharp now, particularly when it comes to work, health methods, and alternative healing therapies. You are hungry for new ideas and/or technologies that stimulate your interest in the work you do and with regards to your self-care methods.
Virgo
Sensitive, soothing conversation can lead to repairing and improving a relationship today, dear Virgo. You are coming across well and getting to the heart of a matter. Plans can come together in almost magical way now, and your own attitude and words can be healing. Others are seeing you in a positive light, and a romantic bond can be enhanced or a connection can move up to a new level. It can be a good day for doing something new and different, for listening to and considering a perspective that is quite different than yours, and for throwing yourself into a creative project. You may be attracting people into your life, or attracted to people, who have unusual ideas and opinions, or alternative lifestyles.
Libra
This is a good day for winding down but staying active with soothing, constructive activities, dear Libra. Tonight, you move into a month-long cycle that puts emphasis on family and personal or home life. Today, there is good energy for interactions with family and loved ones, as well as for organizing home and work affairs. This is a time for getting away from the world and its demands and into your own mind or throwing yourself into discussions with people closest to you. Problem solving skills are tremendous now, and conversations can be especially open and accepting.
Scorpio
There is soothing energy with you today, dear Scorpio, particularly with partnerships, one on one conversations, and communications. Interactions can lead to some level of healing. You are concerning yourself with the feelings and needs of others today, more than usual. You can be pleasantly busy, eager to take on new projects and interests or to advance current ones. You are hungry for ideas and knowledge. The power of your words is strong today, and expressing yourself and listening to others attentively can be very helpful. It’s a good day for intimacy. It’s a good day for expressing your ideas creatively and for bonding by sharing the power with a friend or partner.
Sagittarius
This is a good day for communicating with people you care about in sensitive ways, dear Sagittarius, as it’s a time when we’re more open to new ways of thinking. An issue surrounding values, money, or questions of ownership might become clearer now. Communications are more effective today because they are working on more than the literal level. Emotional and spiritual layers add more meaning to conversations. The day is also strong for getting things done, daily affairs, routines, and organizing your life in small yet significant ways.
Capricorn
There is wisdom in your words today, dear Capricorn. It’s a good time to smooth over differences through encouraging communications and gestures. Mercury and Pallas are moving towards an alignment in your sign, stimulating your desire to learn, share, and shine intellectually. This can be a fabulous time for new ideas that are unique, inventive, and exciting. This might also be a strong time for solving a problem or putting a project together. You are seeing patterns more clearly. Your creative, playful, and affectionate side is strongly stimulated now as well, and personal appeal is highlighted.
Aquarius
This is a good day to talk through a problem or dilemma, dear Aquarius, and to feel that you have more emotional tools available to deal with life’s ups and downs. You are more willing than usual to learn from past mistakes and move on. Humble confidence is important now, and truly pushes things forward. There can be some level of relief and possibly a chance to heal from speaking about a matter that has been private and weighing on your mind. This is a good time in your life for looking into spiritual or alternative healing methods, to explore a mystery, or to make sense of your own spiritual beliefs or a sense of purpose and higher meaning in your life.
Pisces
This can be a good day for connecting with interesting people and ideas, dear Pisces. You can be hungry for information that feeds your imagination. Your mind is open and ready to take in, learn, and feel inspired. You are communicating with warmth and confidence, encouraging others to be themselves. There may be new technology that helps you to advance a project or connect to others that comes into your life now. Your originality is appreciated today. You may be putting your faith in a partner or close friend with nice results.
*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: 21 Dec 2015 0:00 am
Event: Moon in Taurus
Description: The Moon in Taurus
This is a time for settling in, establishing and maintaining routines, and consolidating existing projects. We are building and developing. We crave predictability, stability, and security. This time favors ongoing projects and activities more than new ones.
Date & Time: 21 Dec 2015 0:39 am
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: 21 Dec 2015 7:30 am
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: 21 Dec 2015 8:12 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqq Jup
Description: Transiting Moon SesquiSquare Transiting Jupiter
Time to show some restraint. Grandiosity is not appealing. Neither is excess. Practice self-control. Self-indulgence is more likely now. We’re not as inclined to consider the consequences of over-eating, over-drinking, or overdoing in general. We may be acting in a haughty manner.
Date & Time: 21 Dec 2015 11:58 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Qnx Sat
Description: Transiting Moon Quincunx Transiting Saturn
This is a brief period of uncertainty, guilt, fear of not performing well, fear of rejection, a feeling that others will not support or fulfill our needs/desires, or a sense that something can’t be achieved. Patience is a virtue right now. Otherwise we might succumb to feelings of frustration and sadness. All good things come to those who wait.
Date & Time: 21 Dec 2015 2:04 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqq Nod
Description: Transiting Moon SesquiSquare Transiting North Node
There may be the need to pause to adjust things before moving plans forward. We could feel at odds with others on an emotional level. Public relations are not as favorable now.
Date & Time: 21 Dec 2015 7:52 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Tri Plu
Description: Transiting Moon Trine 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: 21 Dec 2015 8:06 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqq Sun
Description: Transiting Moon SesquiSquare Transiting Sun
What we feel and what we think we should do can be at odds with one another temporarily. There can be discontent or indecisiveness. We could be feeling out of sorts. Tensions will pass.
Date & Time: 21 Dec 2015 10:13 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqr Cer
Description: Transiting Moon Square Transiting Ceres
There can be conflicts with loved ones, or we could be feeling unsupported. People could seem insensitive or uncaring, or our own needs seem to be at odds with the needs of family and friends.
Date & Time: 21 Dec 2015 11:47 pm
Event: Tr-Na Sun Cnj Cap
Description: Transiting Sun Entering Capricorn
Command respect. Stabilise your life. Build firm foundations. Climb those mountains.
Date & Time: 21 Dec 2015 8:38 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mer Sxt Chi
Description: Transiting Mercury Sextile Transiting Chiron
There is more sensitivity to what is communicated, and how it’s communicated. We are looking at things in a more holistic way.
Date & Time: 21 Dec 2015 11:41 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mar Pll Jun
Description: Transiting Mars Parallel Transiting Juno
Date & Time: 21 Dec 2015 0:47 am
Event: Tr-Tr Ves Qnx Jun
Description: Transiting Vesta Quincunx Transiting Juno
There can be some level of mistrust of others’ motives right now, as there can be a sense that people are trying to control or gain power. Try to rise above issues that are not very important in the long run.
TAURUS STRONG
Stable and enduring, strong values, unyielding, earthy, acquisitive, strong desires. Can be stuck, stubborn, overly possessive, self-indulgent.
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.
BALANCE OF ELEMENTS
EARTH STRONG
We are especially in touch with the physical world. We consider what we’ve learned and experienced in the past in order to make the most of the present. We can be cautious, practical, and possibly unimaginative. We are deliberate and can pace ourselves well. We need hands-on experience and are not impressed with theory as much as we are with results. Routines are tolerable and comforting.
AIR WEAK
We may have a difficult time being objective or detached. We may not be especially communicative.
BALANCE OF MODES
The modes are balanced.
LUNAR PHASE: 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 (EST) on December 21st:
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 TAURUS
This is a time for settling in, establishing and maintaining routines, and consolidating existing projects. We are building and developing. We crave predictability, stability, and security. This time favors ongoing projects and activities more than new ones.
ASPECTS OF THE MOON
TRINE MERCURY Orb 7°23′ Applying
Our hearts or emotional needs and our minds seem to be cooperating, and we are able to communicate effectively. It’s a good time for publicity, marketing, writing, and studying.
QUINCUNX SATURN Orb 0°00′ Separating
This is a brief period of uncertainty, guilt, fear of not performing well or of rejection, a feeling that others will not support or fulfill our needs/desires, or a sense that something can’t be achieved.
SEXTILE NEPTUNE Orb 2°40′ Separating
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.
TRINE PLUTO Orb 4°41′ Applying
We can be quite focused now, driven by our goals and ambitions and motivated to put problems behind us. We might happily pour ourselves into a current passion or interest, and could find it easy to get to the bottom of things.
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.
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.
18TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN
Part of Body: Ligaments of right knee
Sabian Symbol: The union jack flies from a new british destroyer.
ASPECTS OF MERCURY
SEXTILE VENUS Orb 2°14′ Applying
We are sociable, making connections, dipllomatic, and ready to negotiate. Expressions of affection or clarifications of feelings.
SQUARE MARS Orb 5°22′ Applying
You have difficulty concentrating as you have so many thoughts and ideas. You are talkative but lose sight of the essence of the conversation.
TRINE JUPITER Orb 5°21′ Applying
You are philosophical. You easily see the big picture and can talk to people from all walks of life. Your ideas can be uplifting for other people.
SQUARE URANUS Orb 0°49′ Separating
Original ideas but perhaps too radical or disorganized, or perceived as such. There can be mental or nervous tension experienced now. Mistakes can be made due to impatience.
CONJUNCTION PLUTO Orb 2°41′ Separating
You have a probing mind. You avoid social chit-chat preferring deep and meaningful conversations. You are able to research topics of interest.
SEXTILE CHIRON Orb 0°11′ Separating
You can be soothing and caring when you speak to people. You enjoy learning about health and healing.
VENUS
VENUS IN SCORPIO
You have an intense need for relationships. You will also be intense once in a relationship. You will want to know your partner’s innermost thoughts and yet you may have a tendency to secrecy.
20TH DEGREE OF SCORPIO
Part of Body: Ligaments of penis, Bartholin’s glands
Sabian Symbol: A woman drawing two dark curtains aside.
ASPECTS OF VENUS
SEXTILE JUPITER Orb 3°07′ Applying
You have the ability to set goals and reach them with the help of your loved ones.
TRINE CHIRON Orb 2°26′ Separating
Opportunities for relationships or socializing can arise now. Interactions are open, warm, and supportive of growth.
MARS
MARS IN LIBRA
You have a strong desire for diplomacy and justice, and a strong creative urge. You may become indecisive when opposed.
23RD DEGREE OF LIBRA
Part of Body: Suprarenal veins
Sabian Symbol: Chanticleer salutes the rising sun with exuberant tones.
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.
23RD DEGREE OF VIRGO
Part of Body: Capsule and ligaments of liver
Sabian Symbol: A lion-tamer rushes fearlessly into the circus arena.
ASPECTS OF JUPITER
OPPOSITION CHIRON Orb 5°33′ Separating
This can be a time when we are hungry for meaning and understanding, but it can be difficult to align ourselves with a personal philosophy or belief system that truly reflects our core. We might be led astray by beliefs and ideas now, or we might experience some form of crisis of faith.
CONJUNCTION THE NORTH NODE Orb 3°29′ Applying
Your current life challenge is to embrace adventure. You may find yourself in situations which inspire you to see the big picture. Inspiring others, possibly through preaching or teaching, may be part of your life’s destiny. Benevolent groups may also play a key role.
SATURN
SATURN IN SAGITTARIUS
Saturn in Sagittarius asks us to take on the responsibility of living according to our personal truths and principles, and to be loyal to these. This is a time for turning a critical eye to those beliefs and principles that don’t accurately reflect our authentic selves. (December 23, 2014 to June 14, 2015, then September 17, 2015 to December 20, 2017)
10TH DEGREE OF SAGITTARIUS
Part of Body: Left lymphatic vessels
Sabian Symbol: A stage symbolization of the “goddess of opportunity”.
ASPECTS OF SATURN
TRINE URANUS Orb 6°34′ 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 NEPTUNE Orb 2°39′ Separating
Some feelings of disillusionment can come now as our dreams and ideals can be put to the test. Questioning our faith in our dreams can lead to lack of follow-through or wasteful activities and avoidance of responsibilities. Ideally, this crisis leads to a realignment of material goals and spiritual ideals as we assess what is truly meaningful to us.
URANUS
URANUS IN ARIES
The urge to start fresh, to break free from restrictive attitudes or circumstances, to totally redesign an area of our lives (or even our personalities), and to gain freedom through independence is strong during this cycle. (May 27, 2010 to August 13, 2010, then March 11th, 2011 to May 15, 2018, then November 6, 2018 to March 6, 2019).
17TH DEGREE OF ARIES
Part of Body: Vertebral canal
Sabian Symbol: Two prim spinsters sitting together in silence.
ASPECTS OF URANUS
SQUARE PLUTO Orb 1°52′ 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)
8TH DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Left talus
Sabian Symbol: A girl blowing a bugle.
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).
15TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN
Part of Body: Left knee cartilage
Sabian Symbol: Many toys in the children’s ward of a hospital.
ASPECTS OF PLUTO
SEXTILE CHIRON Orb 2°29′ Applying
You have the ability to be a catalyst in your daily life, helping others face and heal their emotional pain.
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).
18TH DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Extensor muscles of right toes
Sabian Symbol: In a huge tent a famous revivalist conducts his meeting.
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.
4TH DEGREE OF ARIES
Part of Body: Pineal Gland
Sabian Symbol: Two lovers strolling through a secluded walk.
PALLAS
PALLAS IN CAPRICORN
You possess wisdom and the ability to structure your thoughts. Your mind copes well with plans and you like to put things in their proper place.
19TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN
Part of Body: Ligaments of left knee
Sabian Symbol: A child of about five with a huge shopping bag.
JUNO
JUNO IN SCORPIO
You want an intense and sexual relationship. You want your partner’s total attention and demand a high degree of sensuality.
4TH DEGREE OF SCORPIO
Part of Body: Testicles, right side of uterus
Sabian Symbol: A youth holding a lighted candle.
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.
16TH DEGREE OF AQUARIUS
Part of Body: Lymph vessels of left lower leg
Sabian Symbol: A big-businessman at his desk.
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.
27TH DEGREE OF VIRGO
Part of Body: Iliac nerve
Sabian Symbol: Elderly ladies drinking afternoon tea in a wealthy home.
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.
27TH DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Phalanges of right foot
Sabian Symbol: A harvest moon.
*** CONJUNCTIONS TO FIXED STARS ***
Transits 21 Dec 2015 – Event Chart
Aspects to Sun 29°Sg29 -23°26′
Cnj 28°Sg58 ACUMEN Enduring attacks which weaken.
Aspects to Mer 17°Cp23 -24°24′
Cnj 16°Cp51 RUKBAT Steadiness and strength.
Aspects to Ven 19°Sc37 -15°30′
Cnj 19°Sc35 ZUBEN ELSCHEMALI– Negative social reform
Aspects to Jup 22°Vi45 +03°58′
Cnj 21°Vi50 DENEBOLA To go against society
Aspects to Sat 09°Sg59 -20°20′
Cnj 09°Sg58 ANTARES *** Success which can be obsessive
Aspects to Plu 14°Cp41 -21°01′
Cnj 15°Cp31 VEGA Charismatic, magical, lucky
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