Summary:
Mercury and Juno form a sextile very close to the end of their transits to the signs Sagittarius and Libra, respectively. We can gain insights into our relationships as well as our shared and differing belief systems or perspectives. Extra effort may be made to understand others’ points of view.
- The Moon is in Scorpio until 5:25 PM.
- The Moon is void from 1:38 AM to 5:25 PM.
- The Moon is in Sagittarius from 5:25 PM forward (until Saturday, December 12th, at 1:46 AM).
- The Moon is waning and in its Waning Crescent phase.
- A Last Quarter Moon occurred on the 3rd, and a New Moon will occur on December 11th.
- Mercury enters Capricorn today (Mercury transits Capricorn from December 9-January 1).
Times are EST
Horoscopes
Aries
There can be important news coming in or conclusions drawn today about an educational or relationship matter, dear Aries. You may be wrapping up an important project or making a decision about your next step. Mercury, the planet of communication, enters your career and reputation sector today and will continue to influence this area of your life until January 1st. Your thoughts frequently turn to professional matters, plans, and goals during this cycle. You are also more careful and perhaps guarded in your communications, as you feel especially accountable for what you say and how you say it – and you are! You may be speaking as an authority on a matter or be asked for advice and guidance more frequently now. It’s a generally strong time for sorting out, researching, and gathering information about and for career projects or business endeavors.
Taurus
You might get final word on, or a missing puzzle piece of information about, a financial, work, or intimate matter today, dear Taurus, which can help you put something behind you. Mercury moves into harmony with your sign today, and will continue this transit until January 1st. This is a good time for doing big picture thinking, and for picking up new interests and perhaps causes. It’s also good for publishing and sharing ideas. You could find that you’re more frequently thinking and communicating about moral or philosophical issues during this cycle. You are less interested in mundane, routine matters and details, preferring to focus on the bigger picture. You are more inclined to debate and defend your ideas, and also to persuade and entertain.
Gemini
This is a strong day for learning something significant about a partner or partnership, dear Gemini. There could be a final conclusion or answer on a relationship or creative matter. Today and until January 1st, Mercury transits your solar eighth house, and this tends to sharpen your perceptions and turn your attention to psychological, intimate, private, and complicated matters more frequently than usual. You are also more able to be objective and perhaps communicate about these things. You might find yourself questioning a lot of what you hear and possibly entertaining some suspicions. You could also be doing some research, investigating, and analysis during this period, and you’re inclined to look for hidden layers to any problem. You can gain new insight to others’ motives and desires.
Cancer
This can be a strong day for coming to important conclusions about work or health matters, dear Cancer. You could enjoy cooperation with co-workers and/or family members and collaboration with good results. Mercury enters your partnership sector and opposing sign today, where this planet of communication will transit until January 1st. This is a period of collaboration, negotiation, and significant conversations with a significant other. Others have much to say and/or teach you during this period, and these people can include counselors and partners. You might often bounce ideas off others in order to more effectively get your own reasoning powers working more vigorously. You seek out others and they seek you. Intellectual companionship is emphasized now, and you can do important thinking about your relationships.
Leo
The energies of early morning can point to some questioning of a relationship or creative project, dear Leo. However, as the day progresses, you’re likely to come to a strong conclusion about either of these things and to feel very comfortable about your decision. Today, Mercury moves into your health and work sector, and with the planet of communication here, there is likely to be a big emphasis on tending to your daily routines, work, and health programs while Mercury transits here until January 1st. This is a strong time for sorting, organizing, and analyzing these things. It’s a busy period when you’re more likely to focus on the little things that make up the whole. You are good at making lists and following them now, but do avoid nitpicking over tiny flaws.
Virgo
The energies of early today can have you questioning a current endeavor, dear Virgo, but as the day advances, the picture becomes clearer, and you can gain important new insight into a family or financial matter. Your ruler and the planet of communication, Mercury, enters your playful, creative solar fifth house today, and will continue to transit this sector until January 1st, taking you into the New Year. This places Mercury in harmony with your sign, so that in a general sense you are in your element, particularly when it comes to communications, transportation, learning, speaking, teaching, and making connections. There is a little more ease and pleasure in your social life, and perhaps more creativity in the work you’re doing at this time. You’re interested in talking about creative and romantic matters. Thoughts turn to romance, children, and entertainment. You express yourself with a fun, entertaining touch or flair that draws others to you. Presenting your ideas during this cycle is likely to be especially fruitful.
Libra
This can be an important day of epiphanies, dear Libra, particularly about matters revolving around communications, studies, transportation, and acquaintances. Issues about trust in a relationship can also emerge now. Watch for quick decisions, but feel the inspiration, as what is coming to you now may be worth a lot. Mercury enters your home and family sector today, and will continue to influence this part of your solar chart until January 1st. Thoughts and conversations very frequently to personal matters and memories, family, domestic duties and improvements, and home matters during this cycle. It’s not the most sociable periods, but it’s a good time to organize, sort, and better manage your personal life. There might be a lot of activity on the home front or with family – perhaps more conversations and interactions, or frequent visitors.
Scorpio
Today is strong for inspiration and intuition, dear Scorpio, particularly on business or financial lines, although you’re also in a great position to have an epiphany about a relationship matter. Intelligent, curious Mercury enters your communications sector today, and this serves to sharpen and enhance your ability to process information quickly and effectively over the coming weeks (this transit lasts until January 1st). This can be a mentally busy time, when you’re especially curious and observant, and often juggling a number of different ideas and tasks at once. There can be special news, new mental interests or studies, and ideas about projects. The pace of your life can pick up speed now, although this will be more pronounced once the Sun also enters this same sector of your solar chart from the 22nd. The Moon continues to move through your sign until late afternoon, and your emotional needs are up front and center, after which you see the benefits of taking your time.
Sagittarius
This is a great day for coming to an important conclusion, dear Sagittarius, and for sharing ideas and news with a friend or partner. There can be a revelation of sorts, and possibly a proclamation now. Someone quite possibly can come through for you today, and teamwork can be prosperous. There can be creative vision and inspiration now. Mercury enters your resources and values sector today and will transit this house of your solar chart until January 1st. This is an excellent cycle for analyzing your finances and possessions, including spending and saving habits. You might feel overloaded, at times, with number work, or worried about money, but it’s a great time for getting advice, or simply sorting out your finances. You are also more inclined to talk about what you value, material matters aside. Today, the Moon enters your sign late afternoon, and this can be felt as an emotional awakening of sorts.
Capricorn
There can be breakthrough thinking today, dear Capricorn, particularly related to career and projects that belong in the past. It can also be a strong time for becoming aware of what you want to bring forward with you going forward. The busy, curious planet of communication, Mercury, enters your sign later today, and will continue to transit Capricorn until January 1st. You are considerably more talkative, communicative, and alert during this cycle. It can also be a strong time for work and new initiatives with your health. You tend to be a tad restless with this energy in your life, and this pushes you to circulate, move about, and interact. You’re also inclined to make executive decisions at this time. The Moon moves into your privacy sector tonight, where it will stay until early Saturday, and you’re naturally in a withdrawn, meditative phase.
Aquarius
You can gain some wonderful insights into a friendship or long-term goal today, dear Aquarius, and you’ll find it quite natural to team up with someone and for others to be especially cooperative now. There can be a good sense that working with others or sharing ideas with someone can be productive and rewarding. Tonight, Mercury moves into your privacy sector, and this will stay with you into the New Year, until January 1st, when Mercury enters your sign. While the world is demanding your attention in many ways, this cycle suggests a need for some introspection and a need to reassess certain projects and goals in your life. Your decision-making and thought processes tend to be more intuitive, inward, and solitary now. You might also be somewhat hesitant about making decisions as you take more time to absorb and digest information before coming to conclusions. Flow with this, as it’s part of a natural cycle when you can do some important thinking.
Pisces
Honor uniqueness and freedom of spirit today, dear Pisces. It’s a strong day for cooperation, but also for insight into business affairs. The planet of communication, Mercury, enters a very sociable, group-focused area of your chart today, and will move through that sector until January 1st. During this cycle, you’ll thrive on the exchange of ideas with friends – the more humanitarian, unbiased, unconventional, and future-oriented the better! You seek out others who stimulate your mind, and others tend to be drawn to you for the same reasons. It’s a good time for taking part in group activities, or simply spending more time with like-minded individuals. You may even meet a love interest through these activities. A love relationship can be enhanced by your willingness to communicate and grant personal freedom.
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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: 9 Dec 2015 5:25 pm
Event: Moon enters Sagittarius
Description: 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.
Date & Time: 9 Dec 2015 1:38 am
Event: Moon goes void of course
Date & Time: 9 Dec 2015 1:38 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sxt Jup
Description: Transiting Moon Sextile Transiting Jupiter
A great time to take up new feel-good opportunities. Show your confidence and optimism and reap the rewards.
Date & Time: 9 Dec 2015 12:47 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sxt Nod
Description: Transiting Moon Sextile 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: 9 Dec 2015 3:07 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon SSq Pal
Description: Transiting Moon SemiSquare Transiting Pallas
We may be concerned about what others are thinking of us now, and can be sensitive to negativity and criticism, or what we perceive as such. We might not understand one another, and can be at odds with one another on a mental or intellectual level. Someone’s belief or idea can make us feel insecure or out of sorts, or otherwise rub us the wrong way.
Date & Time: 9 Dec 2015 4:05 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon SSq Plu
Description: Transiting Moon SemiSquare Transiting Pluto
Deeper feelings emerge suddenly, and possibly in a disruptive way. We may be over-reacting or going to extremes. Wait for the tension to subside before taking action.
Date & Time: 9 Dec 2015 5:25 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cnj Sag
Description: Transiting Moon Entering 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.
Date & Time: 9 Dec 2015 7:17 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Tri Ves
Description: Transiting Moon Trine Transiting Vesta
We can derive a nice feeling of satisfaction and fulfillment from tending to our responsibilities, work, or other commitment. We are more able to make sacrifices or put our emotions aside in order to get something important done. Alternatively, we can bring more sensitivity to our practical affairs. This can be a good time to commit fully to something – especially health and healing matters. It’s also a strong time for taking care of domestic matters.
Date & Time: 9 Dec 2015 7:25 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon SSq Mar
Description: Transiting Moon SemiSquare Transiting Mars
We can overreact and exhibit impatience. However, this can also be a time of self-motivation.
Date & Time: 9 Dec 2015 8:37 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqq Ura
Description: Transiting Moon SesquiSquare Transiting Uranus
We can easily find ourselves all wound up and nervous. Unpredictable responses from others (and ourselves). Emotional eruptions are possible. Not a good time to make permanent decisions, particularly about relationships and family/domestic matters.
Date & Time: 9 Dec 2015 5:03 am
Event: Tr-Tr Sun Sqr Chi
Description: Transiting Sun Square Transiting Chiron
We can feel especially vulnerable to criticism or fear rejection now, or could struggle with a situation where we may need to humble ourselves. People or circumstances may seem to be exposing or playing on our vulnerabilities.
Date & Time: 9 Dec 2015 8:14 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mer Sxt Jun
Description: Transiting Mercury Sextile Transiting Juno
This is a good time to team up with someone to generate ideas, solve problems, or listen to one another. Mental rapport can be experienced now.
Date & Time: 9 Dec 2015 9:34 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mer Cnj Cap
Description: Transiting Mercury Entering Capricorn
Adopt wise and careful thinking. Seek knowledge which carries some authority. Approach new ideas with caution. Plan carefully.
SCORPIO STRONG
Intense, magnetic, penetrating perception, power to confront. Can be destructive, vengeful, jealous, overly dramatic.
SAGITTARIUS STRONG
Inspiring, broad vision, enthusiastic, goal seeking, truthful, adventurous. Can be reckless, unrestrained, tactless.
BALANCE OF ELEMENTS
FIRE STRONG
Fire is enthusiastic, dynamic, and spontaneous, but lacks reflection. We are more courageous and adventurous now, with a tendency to act before thinking. There is little concern about what happened in the past. We are competitive and possibly impatient or bored easily.
EARTH WEAK
There can be a lack of desire, interest, or skills regarding practical affairs. We may not be very much in touch with reality. Difficulties concentrating, grounding ourselves.
AIR WEAK
We may have a difficult time being objective or detached. We may not be especially communicative.
BALANCE OF MODES
The modes are balanced.
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 9th:
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 SCORPIO
You have an emotional intensity, and a strong need for drama. Under stress you will create drama and intensity in your life. You may have been born at a time when your mother experienced a crisis, or your birth may have been traumatic. Your mother may have been possessive and intense.
THE SUN
THE SUN IN SAGITTARIUS
You are a sunny and adventurous individual. You are optimistic and philosophical, and may tend to bluntness.
18TH DEGREE OF SAGITTARIUS
Part of Body: Right femur
Sabian Symbol: Tiny children in sunbonnets.
ASPECTS OF THE SUN
SEXTILE MARS Orb 1°25′ Separating
You have opportunities for adventure. You can be assertive when you make the effort.
SQUARE JUPITER Orb 4°35′ Applying
You have an overly optimistic and idealistic approach to life. You are prone to excessive behaviour and can be egotistical. Positively, you have the ability to reach your goals.
TRINE URANUS Orb 0°36′ Separating
We are looking forward, happy and confident about making changes and improvements. We are willing to experiment and explore.
SQUARE CHIRON Orb 0°17′ Separating
You have difficulty shining in your life because of a childhood wound, perhaps connected with your father. You lack confidence and feel lonely at times. You have much empathy for other people’s suffering and may become a healer or counsellor.
MERCURY
MERCURY IN SAGITTARIUS
You seek knowledge to expand your world view. You are a born philosopher, enjoying any information which helps you see the big picture. For instance you may enjoy a religious debate. You place importance on freedom of speech and thought.
30TH DEGREE OF SAGITTARIUS
Part of Body: Pear-shaped muscle
Sabian Symbol: The pope blessing the faithful.
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.
6TH DEGREE OF SCORPIO
Part of Body: Right epididymus, uterine cavity
Sabian Symbol: A gold rush.
ASPECTS OF VENUS
TRINE NEPTUNE Orb 1°48′ Applying
We are more sensitive to others’ needs and wants, and more desirous of harmony, love, beauty, and balance. We are generous, compassionate, open, and vulnerable. Spiritual/emotional concerns trump material ones at this time.
MARS
MARS IN LIBRA
You have a strong desire for diplomacy and justice, and a strong creative urge. You may become indecisive when opposed.
16TH DEGREE OF LIBRA
Part of Body: Renal arteries
Sabian Symbol: A boat landing washed away.
ASPECTS OF MARS
OPPOSITION URANUS Orb 0°48′ Applying
You enjoy the excitement of conflict and challenge. You can be arrogant or charming and do well in selling. Be careful with dangerous sports as you can be accident prone.
SQUARE PLUTO Orb 1°33′ Separating
We may be looking for the upper hand and resisting others’ control. Resentments come to the surface.
QUINCUNX CHIRON Orb 1°07′ Applying
We might doubt the effectiveness of our efforts to go after what we want under this influence, which can lead to passive-aggressive behavior, defensiveness, or frustration.
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.
22ND DEGREE OF VIRGO
Part of Body: Gall-bladder
Sabian Symbol: A royal coat of arms.
ASPECTS OF JUPITER
OPPOSITION CHIRON Orb 4°53′ 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 5°43′ 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)
9TH DEGREE OF SAGITTARIUS
Part of Body: Right lymphatic vessels
Sabian Symbol: A mother with her children on stairs.
ASPECTS OF SATURN
SQUARE NEPTUNE Orb 1°27′ 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 2°22′ 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°41′ 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).
17TH DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Cruciate ligaments of left foot
Sabian Symbol: An easter promenade.
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.
1ST DEGREE OF ARIES
Part of Body: Cerebrum
Sabian Symbol: A woman has risen out of the ocean, a seal is embracing her.
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.
14TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN
Part of Body: Right knee cartilage
Sabian Symbol: An ancient bas-relief carved in granite.
JUNO
JUNO IN LIBRA
It’s especially important to us that our partnerships are fair and balanced during this cycle, and we can be particularly bothered if the scales are tipping. We feel stronger if we are able to maintain harmony, negotiate effectively, and treat one another fairly.
30TH DEGREE OF LIBRA
Part of Body: Left ureter
Sabian Symbol: Three mounds of knowledge on a philosopher’s head.
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.
12TH DEGREE OF AQUARIUS
Part of Body: Left cruciate ligaments
Sabian Symbol: People on stairs graduated upwards.
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.
28TH DEGREE OF VIRGO
Part of Body: Hepatic plexus
Sabian Symbol: A bald-headed man dominates gathering of national figures.
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.
28TH DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Phalanges of left foot
Sabian Symbol: A fertile garden under the full moon.
*** CONJUNCTIONS TO FIXED STARS ***
Transits 9 Dec 2015 – Event Chart
Aspects to Mer 29°Sg23 -25°33′
Cnj 28°Sg58 ACUMEN Enduring attacks which weaken.
Aspects to Jup 21°Vi53 +04°15′
Cnj 21°Vi50 DENEBOLA To go against society
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