- The Moon is in Sagittarius until 10:11 AM.
- The Moon is void until 10:11 AM (since 8:44 PM yesterday).
- The Moon is in Capricorn from 10:11 AM forward (until Friday, December 30th, at 8:28 PM).
- The Moon is waning and in its Waning Crescent phase.
- The Third Quarter Moon occurred on the 20th and a New Moon will occur early tomorrow.
- Mercury is retrograde (Mercury is retrograde from December 19-January 8).
Times are EST.
Horoscopes
Aries
This can be a busy day for thinking and fantasizing, dear Aries. It’s a time when you might come to an important conclusion or think up a doable idea regarding a career or public move. Some of you may be prompted to speak on a matter professionally or publicly, but for many others, you are communicating with more punch and impact. As a result, it’s important to choose words carefully and wisely and to be very clear. It’s a good time to review business and image-related matters with someone you trust, perhaps in a position of authority, such as a parent or boss. You might also want to brainstorm or tap into your own intuition in order to examine the past, and birth new or recycled and rejuvenated ideas in the process. You are bringing new energy to matters of the past, and looking at things from a different perspective. A New Moon occurs tomorrow, after which you may be redirected or focusing on new endeavors.
Taurus
Ideas coming suddenly and intuitively to you today should receive particular attention as they’re likely to have significance for you in the long term, dear Taurus. You may be reviewing, editing, going over, and refining past ideas and beliefs with a new perspective or different point of reference again today. It’s a day in which the mind figures more strongly than the heart. Nevertheless, there can be some kind and caring moments with a special friend or partner. You could, however, feel challenged about a value, belief, or opinion. Reacting defensively is unlikely to lead to satisfying results, so you may want to take a step away in order to build up your strength and to connect more confidently with your ideas. With a New Moon occurring early tomorrow bringing the opportunity for a fresh start, today is more appropriate for letting go of negative thinking patterns.
Gemini
There is a strong tendency to focus on personal and intimate matters from an intellectual, analytic perspective today, dear Gemini. Conversations or your own personal analysis can lead to special insight into a close relationship and intimate needs. You could take a new look at financial plans or arrangements. Money owed or due could be an issue. Going over a personal issue from the past can be in strong focus now, and there can be a new attitude emerging today that sets you on a new path. A new awareness brings a sense of calm and happiness to your life. Problem-solving is enhanced, especially when inspired by a friend or lover. With a New Moon occurring early tomorrow morning, this is an excellent day for reflection rather than new initiatives.
Cancer
It’s important to let go of frustrations today, dear Cancer, and especially attitudes that are holding you back from moving forward happily and without guilt. This is because a New Moon occurring early tomorrow morning gives you the opportunity for a fresh start. Although new insights into relationships are significant now, you won’t have all the answers just yet. You’re thinking about ways to expand your life experience beyond the routine, and you can be very excited about your prospects, new insights, and mind-expanding theories today. Sharing ideas with or about a partner can be in focus. Tomorrow’s New Moon brings a more take-charge energy, while today is about reflecting and tying up loose ends.
Leo
You can be sharper, more directed, and focused today, dear Leo. A relationship can be pleasantly surprising or open. You have more courage to do something different, creative, and unique. Letting go of unhealthy expectations of others is of particular importance right now. The New Moon that will occur tomorrow stimulates your work and health sector, bringing new, powerful energy for fitness, health, and work projects. Today, consider what you want to change going forward. Again today, you could be looking at a health or work matter in an entirely new way today. Motivation runs high to reorganize your life in important ways.
Virgo
The desire to resolve problems within the family or with a partner can be strong today, dear Virgo, but you may be a little too clinical or tough in your approach to make much progress. However, a resolution may take some time, so don’t give up. Try not to let insecurities or fears obscure your perceptions today. You might take pleasure in a connection with someone, or a memory, from the past. Improvements and corrections made now can send you off in a new direction later. Tomorrow’s New Moon brings intense energy for romantic and creative endeavors. Today is best for enjoying what you have and reflecting on recent events rather than pushing forward with new plans. Something about the past can be seen in a new light, and this helps you to move forward when it’s time to do so. You have more persuasive power and verbal punch, so be careful with that.
Libra
You can be very vulnerable to criticism or what you perceive as judgment today, dear Libra. Old emotional issues can emerge, and there can be an impulse to back off because you feel judged or scrutinized. However, a practical mindset and positive outlook can take over, and you can find solving problems quite easy and even fun. A New Moon will occur tomorrow that emphasizes home and family as well as personal concerns. Today, you can be similarly focused, but new beginnings should wait. Again today, you are inclined to analyze, or reminisce about, the past, particularly about or with family. You may spend some time trying to draw conclusions or to get solid answers about a family, past, or home-related matter. Review issues but don’t push them. It’s wise to communicate with intent today, but it’s also vital to open yourself up to ideas that are normally rationalized away.
Scorpio
Intuition can be reliable for business and financial matters today, dear Scorpio, but insecurities could arise that keep you from trusting them. While communications may not be perfect, we are making up for it by our body language and actions. As a result, you should find it rather easy to meet goals with a stronger sense of purpose motivating you. It’s entirely appropriate today to consciously let go of matters that you’ve been dwelling upon that haven’t been working in your favor. A New Moon occurs tomorrow and should shift focus and interest. Today, reflect and consider changes you’d like to make rather than beginning new projects. Again today, ideas you have about your studies and projects can be significant. It’s a good time for insights, so jot down whatever you don’t communicate or put into motion.
Sagittarius
A comment or criticism can be a catalyst for new thinking about personal or family matters today, dear Sagittarius. As the day advances, there’s freer energy with you, and you can feel considerably less burdened. You are more inclined to improvise, and you may be focusing on reinvigorating projects as a result of loosening up and letting things flow. Resisting change can sometimes be more stressful than the change itself. A New Moon occurring tomorrow morning can help stimulate and motivate you. Today, however, it’s important to think about what kinds of changes you’d like to make. This can be a time for mining ideas from a new way of looking at the past or past matters. Money can come in from unexpected or forgotten sources, or somebody could return an item that you had given up on.
Capricorn
Attempts to open up a difficult or emotionally complicated matter today can seem to fail, dear Capricorn, when they simply need more time to unfold. You’ll be doing important work on getting to the heart of complex matters in the coming months, and you may be doing preliminary work on this now. Differing viewpoints and your own sensitivity can lead you to new strategies and ways of thinking that build you up and thicken your skin a little. Otherwise, there is good energy for enjoying yourself, connecting, and freeing yourself from negative thought patterns today. In fact, these things are ideal with a New Moon about to occur in your sign (early tomorrow morning) and presenting you with a chance for a new beginning. If there is something, whether material or emotional, that you need to let go of, this is the time. Take the time to jot down ideas that come to you, as they can be very significant in the long term, even if at the moment there doesn’t seem much to them.
Aquarius
You are open to some improvisation and experimentation today, dear Aquarius, and the connections you make can be fun and inspiring. Some of you could be spicing up your relationships now. Interactions can be passionate and energetic today. Free yourself of excess emotional “slush” now, as a New Moon occurs very early tomorrow, offering you the chance to begin anew. Today, keep things on the down low and take it easy rather than pushing for new things and circumstances. These are unlikely to stick. Again today, take note of information and ideas, especially those coming from dreams, of both the night and day variety, and from deep within.
Pisces
There can be some sensitivity again today, dear Pisces, and a sense that you should take a hard look at a complex problem. However, it can be difficult to get things moving right now. It may be more important that you’re recognizing a problem than resolving it at the moment, mainly because it’s something that requires work, effort, and time. The mood is less guarded and more accepting or sociable as the day advances. Connecting with a partner in a creative way can occur now. In the coming weeks, friends can be more supportive and conversations can be comforting. You may be craving time spent with those who are not burdening you with expectations, as there has been a lot of that going on in your life recently! A New Moon tomorrow can help lead you on the right path in this respect. Tonight, consciously let go of recent burdensome feelings and attitudes that are holding you back from happiness and enjoyment of your life and aim to start fresh in this new cycle.
*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 28 2016 10:11 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: Dec 28 2016 10:11 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cnj Cap
Description: Transiting Moon Entering 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: Dec 28 2016 10:31 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sxt Pal
Description: Transiting Moon Sextile Transiting Pallas
There is a good ability to successfully combine logic and intuition, and to understand problems taking into account the human element. There is sensitivity to people’s issues now. Cooperation. Effective, sensitive decision making.
Date & Time: Dec 28 2016 4:01 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Qnx Ves
Description: Transiting Moon Quincunx Transiting Vesta
Date & Time: Dec 28 2016 7:52 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Tri Nod
Description: Transiting Moon Trine Transiting North Node
A good time for dealing with the public, for making connections, and for taking positive steps towards a personal or professional goal. You are able to make changes. This is a feel-good time for embracing new opportunities.
Date & Time: Dec 28 2016 11:45 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cnj Mer
Description: Transiting Moon Conjunction Transiting Mercury
Ideas flow freely and surface spontaneously. We express feelings and thoughts with clarity. We are busy, alert, curious, and communicative. This can be an excellent time for cooperative projects.
Date & Time: Dec 28 2016 1:47 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Sun Cnj Mer
Description: Transiting Sun Conjunction Transiting Mercury
This is an auspicious time for communicating and writing. Assert yourself with clarity.
Date & Time: Dec 28 2016 6:05 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mer Sxt Mar
Description: Transiting Mercury Sextile Transiting Mars
Decisiveness. Mental assertiveness. Honesty. Practical solutions. Technical skills. Fast work, rapid progress.
Date & Time: Dec 28 2016 6:52 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mar SSq Cer
Description: Transiting Mars SemiSquare Transiting Ceres
Tension can result from conflicts between desires for independence and needs for nurturing or to nurture/dependence. We can feel tied down due to family obligations or our own needs for comfort and safety, but not quite confident about pursuing our desires.
Date & Time: Dec 28 2016 7:20 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mar Cpl Nod
Description: Transiting Mars ContraParallel Transiting North Node
Date & Time: Dec 28 2016 6:06 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Sat Sqr Chi
Description: Transiting Saturn Square Transiting Chiron
Childhood memories surface. Old friends reappear. These blasts from the past are opportunities to heal and find comfort.
Date & Time: Dec 28 2016 12:28 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Ves Sqq Jun
Description: Transiting Vesta SesquiSquare Transiting Juno
Challenges over control and power can be at play. Try to rise above issues that are not very important in the long run.
Strong Signs, Elements, Modes
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.
LUNAR PHASE: BALSAMIC
Moon less than 45 degrees behind the Sun.
Time to tie up loose ends, review, reflect, let go, and edit.
The following aspects (major only) and positions are at noon (EST) on December 28th:
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 SAGITTARIUS
This is a time for expanding our mind and experience, exploring new pathways, aiming high, and broadening our horizons. It’s not as strong for detail or routine work. There can be restlessness, courage, and spontaneity now.
19TH DEGREE OF SAGITTARIUS
Part of Body: Left femur
Sabian Symbol: Pelicans, disturbed by people move their habitat.
ASPECTS OF THE MOON
SEXTILE JUPITER Orb 1°52′ Applying
We are generous, forgiving, and high-minded now. We are looking at people and situations positively. This is a good time for making plans.
CONJUNCTION SATURN Orb 2°04′ Applying
There can be stronger awareness of our responsibilities, or new responsibilities fall into our laps. Emotions may be cooled, and we can appear to be unsympathetic.
TRINE URANUS Orb 1°45′ Applying
We are open to new ideas, ways of expressing ourselves and our feelings. A break in the routine is pleasing now. We could be experimenting with new ideas or feelings. There can be chance meetings, events that occur that open our hearts or our emotional awareness.
SQUARE CHIRON Orb 2°11′ Applying
We could be dwelling on hurt feelings or resentments. We can be sensitive to what others think of us, and decisions made now may not reflect our hearts, and can be regrettable later on. We might take things the wrong way due to sensitivity. We may not make efforts to be understood. Hurt feelings are opportunities for healing.
THE SUN
THE SUN IN CAPRICORN
You are responsible and respectful, with a strong need to be an authority figure. You command respect and may tend to superiority and bossiness.
7TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN
Part of Body: Left adductor muscle
Sabian Symbol: A veiled prophet of power.
ASPECTS OF THE SUN
CONJUNCTION MERCURY Orb 2°33′ Applying
Thoughts and communications about ourselves and our goals. We are expressing ourselves confidently, directly, and clearly.
SEXTILE MARS Orb 0°05′ Separating
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.
SEXTILE NEPTUNE Orb 3°15′ Applying
Opportunities will arise for you to express your intuitive and artistic nature.
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.
9TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN
Part of Body: Nerves of knee
Sabian Symbol: An angel carrying a harp.
ASPECTS OF MERCURY
SEXTILE MARS Orb 2°39′ Applying
You are a quick learner and can be perceptive.
SEXTILE NEPTUNE Orb 0°42′ Separating
Our words and thoughts can be more imaginative and colorful, subtle or creative. We can experience a sense of knowing and understanding with minimal explanation or instruction. Intuition is highlighted or awakened.
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.
23RD DEGREE OF AQUARIUS
Part of Body: Left gastroscnemius muscle
Sabian Symbol: A big bear sitting down and waving all its paws.
ASPECTS OF VENUS
TRINE JUPITER Orb 2°07′ Separating
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.
SEXTILE SATURN Orb 1°55′ Separating
You are a loyal and faithful partner. You like commitment and a common purpose in relationships.
SEXTILE URANUS Orb 2°14′ Separating
You like relationships which offer you the opportunity to express your individuality.
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.
7TH DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Right talus
Sabian Symbol: A cross lying on rocks.
ASPECTS OF MARS
CONJUNCTION NEPTUNE Orb 3°21′ 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 1°05′ Separating
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.
21ST DEGREE OF LIBRA
Part of Body: Renal hilum
Sabian Symbol: A crowd upon a beach.
ASPECTS OF JUPITER
SEXTILE SATURN Orb 0°12′ Applying
You have a chance to be very successful as you are neither profligate nor mean, but have a balance.
OPPOSITION URANUS Orb 0°06′ Separating
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°52′ 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 0°19′ 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°19′ Separating
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°06′ 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 3°45′ 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 4°27′ 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.
4TH DEGREE OF LEO
Part of Body: Left carotid artery
Sabian Symbol: A man formally dressed and a deer with its horns folded (hanging on a club-house wall).
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.
30TH DEGREE OF AQUARIUS
Part of Body: Connections in lower leg
Sabian Symbol: Moon-lit fields, once babylon, are blooming white.
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.
18TH DEGREE OF SAGITTARIUS
Part of Body: Right femur
Sabian Symbol: Tiny children in sunbonnets.
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.
23RD DEGREE OF ARIES
Part of Body: Muscles of mastication
Sabian Symbol: A woman in pastel colors carrying a heavy and valuable but Veiled load.
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 28 Dec 2016 – Event Chart
Aspects to Mer 07°Cp34 -20°48′
Cnj 08°Cp31 FACIES — Ruthlessness or the victim.
Aspects to Plu 16°Cp49 -21°21′
Cnj 16°Cp51 RUKBAT Steadiness and strength.
Aspects to SNo 04°Pi59 -09°40′
Cnj 05°Pi33 DENEB ADIGE Artistic, strong will.
Cnj 04°Pi05 FOMALHAUT *** Success through noble ideals
Aspects to BMo 24°Sc41 -14°02′
Cnj 24°Sc01 AGENA The pain of learning
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