Summary:
- The Moon is in Scorpio all day (until Tuesday, February 2nd, at 10:49 AM).
- The Moon is void from 7:35 PM forward (until 10:49 AM tomorrow).
- The Moon is waning and in its Last Quarter phase.
- A Last Quarter Moon occurred yesterday, and a New Moon will occur on the 8th.
- Mercury is direct and remains in its shadow until February 14th.
Times are EST
Horoscopes
Aries
This can be a strong day for research, work, solving problems, and devising strategies for long-term goals, dear Aries. Focus is vastly improved from yesterday, and there is a less scattered feeling as you pursue your priorities. Background and detail work can thrive now. Look for ways to boost your projects. Relationships strengthen through emotional centering and sharing quiet moments rather than too much focus on conversation and activity. Others tend to cooperate with you now, whether it’s about helping you or simply allowing you the time you need to get on with your pursuits with few distractions.
Taurus
Relationships tend to flow naturally and easily today, dear Taurus, as you’re communicating with heart and there is less “noise” around you to distract you from expressing the intentions behind your words. You may be giving good advice or showing your support for others’ beliefs and aspirations. Showing your gratefulness for the people in your life is favored strongly now, and can greatly improve your relationships. This is not the time to go it alone, as there are nice emotional rewards for sharing a bit of yourself and going the extra mile to help people out. There is joy to be found in responding to opportunities to grow emotionally.
Gemini
The need to bring some order to your environment continues to be strong today, dear Gemini, but unlike yesterday, you have an easier time getting what you want to do done. There are fewer distractions to deal with, making it quite natural to focus and concentrate. Your instincts for priorities are strong, and previously puzzling situations can clear up. It’s a good time for detail work, organizing, research, health pursuits and appointments, and generally getting to the bottom of things. Family may be especially supportive now.
Cancer
This is a natural and easy day for making contacts and connections, dear Cancer. This is not a time for going it alone, although you can be rather content with time to yourself, particularly pursuing hobbies and personal interests. You are communicating warmly and with quiet confidence, which further endears you to others. If there have been recent misunderstandings, today is strong for clearing things up, even if it’s about not addressing specific issues and instead more about showing you care through your actions, which can sometimes be more effective. The creative flow is easy today, and it’s likely through your interactions with others that you find the most inspiration.
Leo
Your desire to slow down and nest continues today, dear Leo, and the chances of filling this need are much improved. It’s a good day for catching your breath on an emotional level, which is exactly what you need right now. Intuitive sense for business, family, and health strategies that focus on improvement is well-developed now. You might stumble upon helpful ideas and methods for boosting comfort in your home or for developing healthier routines and habits. There may be opportunities to repair, heal, and nurture a close relationship.
Virgo
Your generous spirit is stimulated today, dear Virgo, and the day holds good potential for expressing yourself easily and warmly. Relationship repairs are favored if needed. Feedback is good, and this serves to motivate you. A healthy expectation of success tends to attract positive situations. Your own gratefulness is appreciated by others, and your intuitive sense for opportunities is on the mark. While you’re inclined to want to keep busy today, jump on any chance to heal, repair, and nurture good relationships with others and yourself.
Libra
You’re once again emotionally inclined to play it safe today, dear Libra, and your spirit is in need of a bit of comfort and familiarity. The first half of February in many ways carries this theme. Today is good for clarifications, particularly if there have been any disagreements or misunderstandings with family and loved ones. This can be a good time for healing activities that nourish the body and soul, and you may be drawn to alternative solutions to little problems. Business matters can benefit from a more holistic approach, and good advice that takes into account both practical and emotional factors can come your way.
Scorpio
Like yesterday, the Moon is in your sign all day, dear Scorpio, but unlike yesterday, there are plenty of opportunities to express yourself constructively and satisfyingly. As well, communications tend to be received well and as intended, and are more likely to reflect what’s going on in your heart. There can be helpful or simply pleasant conversations with friends, and some excitement is building regarding a communications project for some of you, which is a theme for the month ahead. There is a nice spirit of cooperation now, with a comfortable level of intimacy as well.
Sagittarius
You continue to need and benefit from a little time off on an emotional level, dear Sagittarius, so that if you can manage it, sidestepping overly noisy or demanding situations would be a wise choice. You may be quite happy working in the background in some manner today, and while you may seem a little withdrawn, your approach to others is nevertheless pleasant and positive. There is greater perception of business-related strategies and trends with you today, and this can be true in a general sense for the next two weeks as well. You may be meeting with people who help you further your business interests.
Capricorn
The Moon continues to transit your social sector, dear Capricorn, awakening your sense of community and desire to contribute in some manner. There should be general ease finding outlets for your desires and meeting with cooperation and support right now. Community-oriented or group activities can thrive. The need for friendship can be stimulated, and existing connections can be nurtured. The month ahead is strong for communicating and connecting with ease and mutual benefits.
Aquarius
This may not be an especially energetic day, dear Aquarius, but it’s strong for centering yourself emotionally, observation, and strategy. Coming to peace with yourself and making decisions about matters that have previously frustrated or confused you seems quite natural today. You may be attracting resources, support, or positive circumstances now as others are drawn to you and your quiet confidence. This is a good time for emotional and spiritual growth, and in many ways this will be the case for the first half of February. A New Moon in your sign on the 8th brings good energy for a personal new beginning, making the “work” you do now understanding your motivations especially important.
Pisces
You continue to look for opportunities to spread your wings in some way today, dear Pisces, as your desire to explore new ideas and experience new activities is strong. While you may have struggled with some inner reticence yesterday, today you feel freer to pursue your interests. This can be a strong time for clearing up unresolved issues with friends, and this is true in a general sense for the coming two weeks. Sharing ideas, networking, teaching and guiding, contributing to group efforts, and publishing are all favored now.
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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: 1 Feb 2016 0:00 am
Event: Moon in Scorpio
Description: The Moon in Scorpio
Contemplate the deeper things in life. Avoid unnecessary conflict, but if it’s going to improve your life, go ahead and make waves. Tune in to your intuition. This is a good time for investigations, looking into a matter further, doing research, connecting to others with a shared passion, solving a mystery, and devising a strategy. When the Moon in Scorpio is strained, we may take our passions too far.
Date & Time: 1 Feb 2016 7:35 pm
Event: Moon goes void of course
Date & Time: 1 Feb 2016 0:36 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cnj Jun
Description: Transiting Moon Conjunction Transiting Juno
The desire or need to connect with someone is strong now. We are sensitive to what others are thinking, needing, and feeling.
Date & Time: 1 Feb 2016 5:28 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cnj Mar
Description: Transiting Moon Conjunction Transiting Mars
Emotions are all-consuming. We desire adventure, change, and action. We can be hasty and rash, but if we use common sense as well, it can be a good time for getting the courage to do something brave. Instinctive reactions are quick. Courage, mon brave! Make those quick decisions. It’s a time for showing leadership skills.
Date & Time: 1 Feb 2016 7:20 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sxt Plu
Description: Transiting Moon Sextile 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: 1 Feb 2016 7:22 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Qnx Ves
Description: Transiting Moon Quincunx Transiting Vesta
Date & Time: 1 Feb 2016 9:24 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: 1 Feb 2016 10:01 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sxt Mer
Description: Transiting Moon Sextile Transiting Mercury
Ideas flow freely. We express feelings with clarity and thoughts with sensitivity. An excellent time for cooperative projects. A good time for taking tests, writing, promoting, public speaking, and studying.
Date & Time: 1 Feb 2016 12:42 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Tri Chi
Description: Transiting Moon Trine Transiting Chiron
There can be new or easy understanding of our feelings and impressions now. We have a greater understanding of, or compassion for, others’ plights. We are more emotionally present and involved. Synchronicity is a feature of our daily life right now. Tune in and enjoy the spiritual signposts.
Date & Time: 1 Feb 2016 7:35 pm
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: 1 Feb 2016 8:12 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: 1 Feb 2016 6:08 am
Event: Tr-Tr Plu Sqr Ves
Description: Transiting Pluto Square Transiting Vesta
We can be hell-bent on pursuing our goals, perhaps in a disruptive manner. Commitments to others can weigh on us heavily now. Compromise can be difficult, but may be the best solution to conflicts.
SCORPIO STRONG
Intense, magnetic, penetrating perception, power to confront. Can be destructive, vengeful, jealous, overly dramatic.
CAPRICORN STRONG
Disciplined, responsible, reliable, industrious, conscientious, practical, achieving. Can be pessimistic, overly conventional, rigid, materialistic, callous.
AQUARIUS STRONG
Humanitarian, innovative, group conscious, progressive, serving others. Can be rebellious, eccentric, aloof, emotionally superficial, overly extroverted.
BALANCE OF ELEMENTS
FIRE WEAK
We are not very goal-oriented right now, or motivation to pursue our goals may be waning/lacking. Changes feel overwhelming. Enthusiasm may be low, we argue less, and we think more than we take action.
BALANCE OF MODES
The modes are balanced.
LUNAR PHASE: THIRD QUARTER
Moon from 90 to 45 degrees behind the Sun.
We have strong beliefs and are likely to put them into action. We have the wisdom to know when to act, but sometimes can be inflexible.
The following aspects (major only) and positions are at noon (EST) on February 1st:
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.
ASPECTS OF THE MOON
SEXTILE MERCURY Orb 0°56′ Separating
Ideas flow freely. We express feelings with clarity and thoughts with sensitivity. An excellent time for cooperative projects. A good time for taking tests, writing, promoting, public speaking, and studying, all things equal.
CONJUNCTION MARS Orb 3°07′ Separating
Emotions are all-consuming. We desire adventure, change, and action. We can be hasty and rash, but if we use common sense as well, it can be a good time for getting the courage to do something brave. Instinctive reactions are quick.
SEXTILE JUPITER Orb 3°50′ 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.
QUINCUNX URANUS Orb 1°17′ Separating
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.
SEXTILE PLUTO Orb 2°19′ Separating
This is a good time for feeling emotionally certain and motivated. We are more resourceful and insightful. The ability to keep the emotions on the inside today may be a strategy that turns out to be most successful.
TRINE CHIRON Orb 0°21′ Applying
There can be new or easy understanding of our feelings and impressions now. We have a greater understanding of, or compassion for, others’ problems. We are more emotionally present and involved.
THE SUN
THE SUN IN AQUARIUS
You are unconventional, friendly, unpredictable and innovative. You like originality and may become rebellious.
13TH DEGREE OF AQUARIUS
Part of Body: Right tibial artery
Sabian Symbol: A barometer.
ASPECTS OF THE SUN
SQUARE MARS Orb 3°03′ Applying
You love to take risks and can be accident prone. You have difficulty discerning the difference between assertion and aggression. You may believe that you are simply stating your own case clearly, while others claim that you are being pushy. You need to find a healthy outlet for your enthusiasm and energy.
SEXTILE SATURN Orb 1°55′ Applying
We are taking pride in our responsibilities or performance. This can be a time of steady progress and increased self-discipline. We are more inclined to humble ourselves to authority or good advice, and tend to employ traditional methods.
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
CONJUNCTION VENUS Orb 6°36′ Applying
We are more agreeable, sociable, and focused on balance and harmony. Conversations flow nicely.
SEXTILE MARS Orb 2°11′ Separating
You are a quick learner and can be perceptive.
TRINE JUPITER Orb 4°46′ 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°21′ 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 1°23′ 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 1°17′ Applying
There is more sensitivity to what is communicated, and how it’s communicated. We are looking at things in a more holistic way.
VENUS
VENUS IN CAPRICORN
You are shy in relationships. You will form relationships slowly, but they are likely to be enduring. You may not form close relationships early in life, but later will have solid and committed relationships. You are responsible with your money and possessions.
11TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN
Part of Body: Left cruciate ligaments
Sabian Symbol: Pheasants display their brilliant colors on a vast lawn.
ASPECTS OF VENUS
SEXTILE NEPTUNE Orb 2°24′ Separating
You and a romantic and gentle partner. You like to share creative pursuits in your relationships.
CONJUNCTION PLUTO Orb 5°13′ Applying
You want intensity and drama in your personal relationships. You are consumed with love and passion and expect your partner to feel the same way. You are disappointed when others fail to soar to great emotional heights and plummet the emotional depths by your side. On a more positive note you are fiercely loyal and committed with an ability to fight any injustice.
MARS
MARS IN SCORPIO
You are a passionate warrior. You are dramatic, and may have strong sexual urges. You may make a vengeful opponent.
16TH DEGREE OF SCORPIO
Part of Body: Right ovary, cochlea of inner ear
Sabian Symbol: A girl’s face breaking into a smile.
ASPECTS OF MARS
QUINCUNX URANUS Orb 1°50′ Applying
We may be looking to dominate or to assert our independence if we feel trapped, restricted, or otherwise limited. Impulsiveness can be a problem. With creativity, we may be able to break through obstacles in unusual and unique ways.
SEXTILE PLUTO Orb 0°48′ Applying
You are able to use your energy constructively and feel a call to serve society.
TRINE CHIRON Orb 3°29′ Applying
There is more courage to face problems. Fighting for the underdog. Physical healing can help inner healing, and vice versa.
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
TRINE PLUTO Orb 6°09′ Applying
You are enthusiastic about so many things, and have ambition to succeed. You naturally find yourself in leadership positions and react well to them.
OPPOSITION CHIRON Orb 3°29′ Applying
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 0°17′ Separating
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)
15TH DEGREE OF SAGITTARIUS
Part of Body: Right iliac vein
Sabian Symbol: The ground hog looking for its shadow.
ASPECTS OF SATURN
TRINE URANUS Orb 2°58′ 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 4°37′ 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).
18TH DEGREE OF ARIES
Part of Body: Nerve connections – synapses
Sabian Symbol: An empty hammock.
ASPECTS OF URANUS
SQUARE PLUTO Orb 1°02′ 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)
9TH DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Right metatarsals
Sabian Symbol: The race begins: a jockey spurs his horse to great speed.
PLUTO
PLUTO IN CAPRICORN
Tests of our boundaries; breaking down and rebuilding structures and rules. (From January 25, 2008 to June 14, 2008, then November 26, 2008 to March 23, 2023, then June 11, 2023 to January 20, 2024, then September 1, 2024 to November 19, 2024).
17TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN
Part of Body: Condyle of left tibia
Sabian Symbol: A girl surreptitiously bathing in the nude.
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).
19TH DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Extensor muscles of left toes
Sabian Symbol: A master instructing his pupil.
ASPECTS OF CHIRON
CONJUNCTION THE SOUTH NODE Orb 3°47′ Applying
You have a tendency to become stuck in a mire of self-pity, seeing only the pain and suffering in life. You need to develop the caring and sensitive side of your nature for the good of others.
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.
17TH DEGREE OF ARIES
Part of Body: Vertebral canal
Sabian Symbol: Two prim spinsters sitting together in silence.
PALLAS
PALLAS IN AQUARIUS
Your mind can be brilliant, original and insightful. You are able to quickly grasp new ideas and apply them to the future. You fight for your ideals, and humanitarian or political causes.
4TH DEGREE OF AQUARIUS
Part of Body: Left fibula
Sabian Symbol: A healer.
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.
13TH DEGREE OF SCORPIO
Part of Body: Vulva, Labia minora, glans penis
Sabian Symbol: An inventor inventing.
CERES
CERES IN PISCES
You feel most cared for when experiencing at-one-ment with the world. You care for others by relieving their pain. You have compassion for your loved ones.
2ND DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Left calcaneum
Sabian Symbol: A squirrel hiding from hunters.
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.
23RD DEGREE OF VIRGO
Part of Body: Capsule and ligaments of liver
Sabian Symbol: A lion-tamer rushes fearlessly into the circus arena.
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.
23RD DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Achilles tendon of left foot
Sabian Symbol: A `materializing medium’.
*** CONJUNCTIONS TO FIXED STARS ***
Transits 1 Feb 2016 – Event Chart
Aspects to Mer 17°Cp30 -20°39′
Cnj 16°Cp51 RUKBAT Steadiness and strength.
Aspects to Mar 15°Sc18 -15°01′
Cnj 15°Sc18 ZUBEN ELGENUBI Positive social reform
Aspects to Jup 22°Vi17 +04°19′
Cnj 21°Vi50 DENEBOLA To go against society
Aspects to Plu 16°Cp07 -20°56′
Cnj 15°Cp31 VEGA Charismatic, magical, lucky
Cnj 16°Cp51 RUKBAT Steadiness and strength.
Aspects to Jun 12°Sc49 -08°14′
Cnj 12°Sc31 ALPHECCA Fruitfulness
Cnj 12°Sc05 ACRUX Focused on the physical world.
Aspects to Nod 22°Vi35 +02°56′
Cnj 21°Vi50 DENEBOLA To go against society
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