Astrology of Today – February 15, 2016

Summary:

• The Moon is in Taurus until 9:34 AM.
• The Moon is void from 5:53 AM to 9:34 AM.
• The Moon is in Gemini from 9:34 AM forward (until Wednesday, February 17th, at 2:23 PM).
• The Moon is waxing and in its Waxing Crescent phase until 2:46 AM / the Moon is waxing and in its First Quarter phase from 2:46 AM forward.
• A First Quarter Moon occurs at 2:46 AM.

Times are EST

Horoscopes

Aries

This can be a good day for keeping busy and advancing personal and work projects, dear Aries. While your attention can be divided, you are in a productive frame of mind and see challenges as fun. You are inclined to feel especially inspired by a sense of orderliness today, more than usual, so make an extra effort to organize your workspace in order to get the most out of these energies. Open the lines of communication with a friend today – conversations can be warm.

Taurus

The Moon continues to prioritize your emotional needs and concerns as it moves through your sign until the morning, dear Taurus, after which its move into Gemini and your solar second house tends to bring you back down to earth. The day is strong for learning something of value about your work or business and discussions about practical concerns. A connection between the Sun and Saturn also encourages a desire for order and productivity. Even so, don’t ignore your social life. This can be a good day for satisfying desires and connecting well with a love interest or partner.

Gemini

The Moon moves into your sign this morning, dear Gemini, and you begin a new lunar month in a take-charge, productive frame of mind. Resolutions for improving your personal or domestic life may be made now. This is a strong day for communicating your feelings and for sharing ideas and beliefs. It’s also good for rallying up support and activity on the home front or at work. You’ll be at your best if you take steps to move a project or health goal forward today.

Cancer

The Moon’s move into your privacy sector this morning stimulates the need for emotional replenishment, dear Cancer, but shouldn’t prevent you from enjoying the rather productive energies of the day. This can be a good day for research and work projects that can benefit from more organization and orderliness. There can also be nice connections made through the written word today. It’s also a fine time to clear the air or to discuss an emotional conflict or problem with someone you trust.

Leo

This is a strong day for showing off your more responsible and reliable self, dear Leo, particularly to a partner or love interest. You’re appreciated for your ability to come through in a pinch, your common sense, and/or your style. This can also be a good time for family affairs and taking steps to improve your home life or feelings of security. It’s easier than usual to gain the cooperation of others to help achieve your goals. While this can be a productive day in terms of activity, you can also enjoy inspiring conversations and open communications.

Virgo

You’re in a goal-oriented frame of mind for the most part today, dear Virgo, although you would do well to take some time for idle chit-chat as well, as the break can boost your spirits and fuel your motivation even further. This is a good time for taking action on an important project, particularly a communications or learning effort, and for establishing some level of order or style in your home environment as well. There’s a lot on your plate, but you’re feeling good about it, and about your ability to handle things.

Libra

You can stand out for your common sense today, dear Libra, and might feel a strong desire to put more order into your life. Creative projects can thrive with special attention to patterns. Today is also strong for getting help with money matters or taking care of personal possessions and valuables, as well as for seeking out financial advice. You’re seeing your priorities and goals quite clearly and can be quite motivated to get everything back on track and in order.

Scorpio

Today is excellent for working in a team or taking the lead in a group setting in order to accomplish something important to you, dear Scorpio. While you’re generally setting your own pace these days, you’re recognizing the value of the team as well and quite willing to share yourself, including your expertise, with others. This can also be a good time to reach out to make a new connection or friend. When it comes to financial sense, you’re in great shape, particularly when it comes to purchases or investments related to the home.

Sagittarius

You are especially savvy today, dear Sagittarius, or at least others are seeing your intellect more clearly. It’s a strong time for expressing yourself, although you’re inclined to deliberate over what you say – not your usual style, but you can create something quite eloquent now. Be persevering today, tackle projects that you might avoid on other days, and enjoy the feeling of responsibility that comes with all of this. This can be a decent time to make purchases that you want to last. The Moon’s move into your partnership sector this morning introduces a more sociable theme.

Capricorn

This can be a solid day for work and general productivity, dear Capricorn, but it’s also good for making social connections. There is more maturity of judgment and clarity of thinking today that helps you to make good decisions, particularly related to business and money matters. Putting your affairs into order is favored now, and can really help you down the road. It’s a great time for strengthening your alliances and lending a hand to those who need it as well. You can move from supportive to leading role easily today.

Aquarius

This is a good day for recognition for some of your recent hard work, dear Aquarius. Your reliable, responsible side is drawn upon and appreciated now. Invest solid time in your friendships and networks if you can today, and don’t be afraid to take the lead in business or work settings. While there is productive energy with you today, there is also flowing energy for creative communicating, particularly with people you love, and for opening up about a personal matter.

Pisces

The Moon moves into your home and family sector this morning, dear Pisces, and while this is a good time for attention to domestic matters, a Mars-Node connection today points to real benefits reaching out to others and making contact. It’s a time for working together towards a common goal or discovering like-minded people. This is a good time for feeling motivated and confident, and relationships tend to be lively as well as encouraging.

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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: 15 Feb 2016 9:34 am
Event: Moon enters Gemini
Description: The Moon in Gemini
We are attracted to new ideas, but we need to discriminate more so that we don’t become too scattered. Communications mean more to us than usual.

Date & Time: 15 Feb 2016 5:53 am
Event: Moon goes void of course

Date & Time: 15 Feb 2016 2:46 am
Event: First Quarter at 26°Ta03′

Date & Time: 15 Feb 2016 2:46 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqr Sun
Description: Transiting Moon Square Transiting Sun
This is a time for noticing discrepancies. Self-expression doesn’t flow well, and conflicts can be stirred. There can be some resistance and irritability. This can be a time when we’re compelled to take action, make changes, and solve problems.

Date & Time: 15 Feb 2016 5:53 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Tri Ven
Description: Transiting Moon Trine Transiting Venus
We are less inhibited and more willing to indulge ourselves. Love and romance can be favorable. Decorating, beauty treatments, the arts, creative pursuits, parties, dates, and recreation are generally favored now. There is increased sensitivity, affection, and warmth. Love is grand! Affection, love, and romance are in the air.

Date & Time: 15 Feb 2016 9:34 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cnj Gem
Description: Transiting Moon Entering Gemini
We are attracted to new ideas, but we need to discriminate more so that we don’t become too scattered. Communications mean more to us than usual.

Date & Time: 15 Feb 2016 12:14 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqq Plu
Description: Transiting Moon SesquiSquare 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: 15 Feb 2016 1:36 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Tri Mer
Description: Transiting Moon Trine 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. We are alert, observant, and our memory is good.

Date & Time: 15 Feb 2016 2:10 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon SSq Ura
Description: Transiting Moon SemiSquare 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: 15 Feb 2016 6:30 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cpl Cer
Description: Transiting Moon ContraParallel Transiting Ceres

Date & Time: 15 Feb 2016 9:01 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon SSq Ves
Description: Transiting Moon SemiSquare Transiting Vesta
We can be a little stiff with our emotions, and we can be distracted from our work or focus. There can be difficulty expressing tenderness, concern, or care.

Date & Time: 15 Feb 2016 9:57 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: 15 Feb 2016 5:00 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mar Sxt Nod
Description: Transiting Mars Sextile Transiting North Node
We have the chance to reassess our goals and realign ourselves with our purpose. Challenges are exciting. We can feel that we are heading in the right direction. New opportunities abound to help us achieve our desires. Someone may be giving us a helping hand.

GEMINI STRONG
Agile, versatile, inquisitive, flowing, conversational, airy, many ideas. Can be volatile, superficial, changeable, restless and inconsistent.
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.
AIR STRONG
We tend to favor rational, objective thought over emotions, impulses, and feelings at this time. We are more intellectual, fair-minded, and logical in our approach, Ideas flow easily and quickly, we are more communicative and guided by principles, and also somewhat dispassionate or impersonal.

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 February 15th:

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 GEMINI
We are attracted to new ideas and are especially curious. We may need to discriminate so that we don’t become too scattered. Communications mean more to us than usual.

ASPECTS OF THE MOON
SQUARE THE SUN Orb 4°57′ Separating
There can be a conflict between our intentions and our emotions now. We can feel tense and unsatisfied until we take care of problems. We can be unsure about whether we want support or to do things independently.

TRINE MERCURY Orb 0°50′ 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.

TRINE VENUS Orb 3°13′ Separating
We tend to seek out harmony, balance, and beauty. Love, romance, decorating, beauty treatments, the arts, creative pursuits, parties, dates, and recreation are generally favored now. There is increased sensitivity, affection, and warmth, but there could also be some appeasement, tact, and diplomacy.

THE SUN

THE SUN IN AQUARIUS
You are unconventional, friendly, unpredictable and innovative. You like originality and may become rebellious.

27TH DEGREE OF AQUARIUS
Part of Body: Left fibula
Sabian Symbol: An ancient pottery bowl filled with violets.

ASPECTS OF THE SUN
SQUARE MARS Orb 4°28′ Separating
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.

MERCURY

MERCURY IN AQUARIUS
You are brimming with original and unique ideas. You enjoy exchanging ideas with other people, particularly friends and groups of people. You are an inventive thinker, and may rebel against old and traditional ideas.

3RD DEGREE OF AQUARIUS
Part of Body: Right fibula
Sabian Symbol: A deserter from the navy.

ASPECTS OF MERCURY
CONJUNCTION VENUS Orb 4°03′ Separating
We are more agreeable, sociable, and focused on balance and harmony. Conversations flow nicely.

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.

29TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN
Part of Body: Left genicular arteries
Sabian Symbol: A woman reading tea leaves.

MARS

MARS IN SCORPIO
You are a passionate warrior. You are dramatic, and may have strong sexual urges. You may make a vengeful opponent.

22ND DEGREE OF SCORPIO
Part of Body: Ethmoid bone
Sabian Symbol: Hunters starting out for ducks.

ASPECTS OF MARS
SEXTILE JUPITER Orb 0°59′ Separating
You can create opportunities to achieve your personal goals. You will always be able to find the energy level you require.

TRINE CHIRON Orb 2°24′ Separating
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.

21ST DEGREE OF VIRGO
Part of Body: Cystic duct
Sabian Symbol: A girl’s basketball team.

ASPECTS OF JUPITER
SQUARE SATURN Orb 5°48′ Applying
We are faced with the need to temper our enthusiasm or to slow down to avoid overextending ourselves. This is a time for clarifying and editing projects and goals. We may need to cut back on something in order to grow in another area. Patience is required now.

TRINE PLUTO Orb 4°26′ 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 1°24′ 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 1°04′ 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)

16TH DEGREE OF SAGITTARIUS
Part of Body: Left iliac vein
Sabian Symbol: Sea gulls watching a ship.

ASPECTS OF SATURN
TRINE URANUS Orb 2°28′ 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°23′ 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°06′ Separating
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).

20TH DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Right fibula muscle
Sabian Symbol: A table set for an evening meal.

ASPECTS OF CHIRON
CONJUNCTION THE SOUTH NODE Orb 2°29′ 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.

22ND DEGREE OF ARIES
Part of Body: Cheek muscles
Sabian Symbol: The gate to the garden of desire.

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.

9TH DEGREE OF AQUARIUS
Part of Body: Skin of right lower leg
Sabian Symbol: A flag turned into an eagle.

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.

15TH DEGREE OF SCORPIO
Part of Body: Cowper’s glands
Sabian Symbol: Children playing around five mounds of sand.

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.

7TH DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Right talus
Sabian Symbol: A cross lying on rocks.

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 15 Feb 2016 – Event Chart
Aspects to Mer 02°Aq14 -20°15′
Cnj 01°Aq59 ALTAIR To explore, to be bold.

Aspects to Jup 20°Vi58 +04°53′
Cnj 21°Vi50 DENEBOLA To go against society

Aspects to Plu 16°Cp32 -20°53′
Cnj 16°Cp51 RUKBAT Steadiness and strength.

Aspects to Jun 14°Sc29 -07°45′
Cnj 15°Sc18 ZUBEN ELGENUBI Positive social reform

Aspects to Nod 22°Vi03 +03°08′
Cnj 21°Vi50 DENEBOLA To go against society