Summary:
- The Moon is in Gemini all day (until Wednesday, February 17th, at 2:23 PM).
- The Moon is waxing and in its First Quarter phase.
- A First Quarter Moon occurred yesterday, and a Full Moon will occur on the 22nd.
- Venus enters Aquarius tonight (Venus transits Aquarius from February 16th to March 12th).
Times are EST
Horoscopes
Aries
You are more inclined to move from one activity to the next today, dear Aries, than to specialize or focus. You are likely to find that there is a lot to do today, but it may also be simply about your perceptions, as you can be a little scattered. If this is a problem, aim to attempt things step by step. It can be a real challenge to juggle work, duties, chores, and personal interests these days, and there’s more of that to come in the months ahead, so figuring out priorities now can certainly help reduce the pressure. Venus moves into a pleasing relationship with your sign tonight, where it will transit for three and a half weeks. This can bring a nice boost to your friendships.
Taurus
Emotions are settling in today, dear Taurus, and so are you, or at least trying to! You’re in the mood for simple comforts and an easy, steady pace. It’s a good time for activities that remind you of the beauty of the here and now. An event could take place that opens your eyes to the need for handling debts or shared resources more effectively, which of course could complicate the calm, but getting your finances, or relationships for some of you, sorted out will benefit you greatly. Venus moves to the top of your chart tonight, where it will stay until March 12th. This is a strong cycle for making nice with the public or people you work with/for.
Gemini
Someone can be a naysayer today, dear Gemini, or otherwise raining on your parade. This is a time when others tend to be laying down the rules for you. While this can be annoying, a partner may in fact have some good advice, if you can look past the negativity. While you can feel pulled in many different directions today, there is good opportunity for connecting with friends, who have fewer expectations of you. You’ll need to deal with the expectations of people important to you eventually, but you also need some personal space. Venus moves into your spirit sector tonight, where it will stay until March 12th, and this pulls you out of any possible relationship funk you may have been in.
Cancer
There is a real tendency to want to escape or retreat from the usual noise and activity of life today, dear Cancer. Finding effective ways to do so in healthy, helpful ways is important now. Your heart may not be in your work or routines today, but avoid rushing through them, as you could be missing something important. Now and in the months ahead, you may have some trouble with schedules in your life, or you may not be satisfied with any one area or life “department”. Establishing priorities is important. Venus moves into your intimacy sector tonight, where it will transit for the coming three and a half weeks. It’s a time for exploring some of your deeper needs and desires.
Leo
There can be a real need or desire to spend some easygoing time with others, dear Leo, free of expectations. However, it can be difficult to maneuver at times today, as business, romance, or creative projects demand attention as well. It can be a juggling act today, and this in many ways can be a theme in upcoming months, and you’d be wise to explore ways to find a healthy balance. Venus moves into your partnership sector tonight, where it has some company. For the next three and a half weeks, you’re in a strong position for bringing more harmony and love to your relationships.
Virgo
Your emotional orientation inclines you to want to take care of business and perform well today, dear Virgo, but it can be difficult as you are pulled in different directions. Responsibilities or problems on the home front could demand attention. Until you get your heart and body in sync, you may feel a little off-center. You’re moving in the right directions these days, but give yourself time to figure out your priorities. Venus moves into your sector of work and health tonight, and for the next three and a half weeks, there is decent energy for finding a little more pleasure and satisfaction in your daily routines.
Libra
There is certainly an emotional need to escape the duller, mundane matters of daily life today, dear Libra, and while it’s important to answer to this need in some manner, you could find yourself tied to certain duties or responsibilities that require your attention. Coming to a good balance is the challenge now, which involves moderation as well. Watch also for coming across in a critical or judgmental manner. Although this is not usually a problem with your sign, with Saturn in your communications sector these days, you may not even realize that you are being curt at times. Venus moves into your romance and pleasure sector tonight for a three and a half week stay.
Scorpio
Today is useful for uncovering information that may have been hidden, or simply not obvious to you before, dear Scorpio. You’re looking to feel a little more powerful and in control of impulses that aren’t serving you well. This can be a time for talking strategy about business, financial, and other practical matters with someone, although you may not entirely enjoy the process, or what you hear. You’re more interested in the feeling side of your life than the material world today. Others may be a little aloof or not very yielding in this respect for now. Venus moves into your home and family sector tonight, and will transit this area of your solar chart until March 12th. This can be a good time for seeking out comfort and harmony on the home front.
Sagittarius
You are more relationship-focused than usual today, dear Sagittarius, and while others can have something to teach you about yourself, you could have a bit of a hard defining what you are truly feeling, as emotions can be mixing with what you feel is expected of you. Avoid important decisions until you are more sure of yourself and in touch with your true needs. Watch for a tendency to be nitpicky or critical if you’re feeling stressed or out of touch. Venus moves into your communications sector tonight, where it will stay for the next three and a half weeks, stimulating a warmer, gentler approach to the people in your life, and some real pleasure in learning and connecting as well.
Capricorn
You can be quite determined to make sense of your personal or work environment today, dear Capricorn, and to tend to important work, tasks or chores, as you’d like to get them out of your way. Your productivity can be undermined, however, by issues that cause you anxiety or guilt. Try not to let these matters take over to the point that your interactions with others are tense. Providing a service or volunteering your help to someone today can have its rewards. Venus moves out of your sign tonight, and into your solar second house, where it blesses your material world, business instincts, and comfort levels for the next three and a half weeks. This is a time for getting comfortable.
Aquarius
Avoid last minute decisions today, dear Aquarius, especially when it comes to close relationships and partnerships. Take more time to assess the situation. Arguments entered into today can reach stalemates. Wait for a better day to communicate your deeper feelings. More confidence in a special friend or partner, however, feels good and reflects back to you positively. Venus enters your sign tonight, and will stay there until March 12th. It’s a wonderful cycle for personal attraction and good for some self-pampering as well!
Pisces
There is continued focus on your personal life and basic needs today, dear Pisces. Even so, responsibilities call, and while your heart may not be in it today, it’s better to get what you have to do, done. There may be a conflict brewing between your attention to relationships and work. It could seem that the more joy you’re finding in your connections, the less interest you have in your performance. However, this is a year in which you’re going to have to put some serious effort into structuring and achieving. Look for a better balance. Venus moves into your privacy sector tonight, and in the coming weeks, there is more pleasure in behind the scenes activities. It’s a time for learning about your innermost needs in love.
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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: 16 Feb 2016 0:00 am
Event: Moon in 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: 16 Feb 2016 0:49 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Tri Pal
Description: Transiting Moon Trine 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: 16 Feb 2016 1:14 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqr Nep
Description: Transiting Moon Square Transiting Neptune
There can be confusion, misunderstanding, or some level of chaos and uncertainty. Avoid money transactions or new business initiatives – it can be difficult to think clearly. There may be deception or self-deception to deal with. We might have an emotional urge to escape. Feeling out of sorts and don’t know why? Relax and listen to some inspirational music. Honor your need to feed your more refined or spiritual side, and the difficult feelings will soon fade away.
Date & Time: 16 Feb 2016 4:28 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cpl Mar
Description: Transiting Moon ContraParallel Transiting Mars
Date & Time: 16 Feb 2016 10:35 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqq Ven
Description: Transiting Moon SesquiSquare Transiting Venus
We can feel a little out of sorts. Our needs for pleasure, love, or entertainment may be at odds with our needs for comfort and familiarity, and we can be on the fence about what to do next. Overspending or overeating is possible.
Date & Time: 16 Feb 2016 10:58 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Qnx Jun
Description: Transiting Moon Quincunx Transiting Juno
There can be some inclination to manipulate others to further our own goals, which should be avoided. There may be indecision regarding feelings about a relationship. Alternatively, there can be a conundrum regarding family and a relationship.
Date & Time: 16 Feb 2016 12:09 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Opp Sat
Description: Transiting Moon Opposition Transiting Saturn
There could be a realization that is disappointing or depressing, a feeling of limitation, or an experience of being blocked or thwarted now. There could be a lack of warmth and sensitivity experienced now, and self-protectiveness.
Date & Time: 16 Feb 2016 2:30 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Qnx Plu
Description: Transiting Moon Quincunx Transiting Pluto
We may not be aware of our more demanding or controlling tendencies. We may feel vaguely frustrated, powerless, or tense. There can be undermining going on in our interactions and relationships. Wait for the tension to subside before taking action.
Date & Time: 16 Feb 2016 4:30 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sxt Ura
Description: Transiting Moon Sextile Transiting Uranus
We are open to new ideas. A break in the routine is pleasing now. We could be experimenting with new ideas or feelings.
Date & Time: 16 Feb 2016 6:38 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqq Mer
Description: Transiting Moon SesquiSquare Transiting Mercury
What feels right clashes with logic today. What people are saying may be a misrepresentation of their true feelings/emotions. It’s better to think before we speak, or misunderstandings can follow.
Date & Time: 16 Feb 2016 7:56 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqr Chi
Description: Transiting Moon Square Transiting Chiron
We may have some difficulty letting go of 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. Now is the time for building bridges, not burning them.
Date & Time: 16 Feb 2016 10:01 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqr Jup
Description: Transiting Moon Square Transiting Jupiter
We may not be very realistic right now – there can be some exaggeration. Minor annoyances are possible now. Contrariness or disagreements. This is not an ideal time for publicity, promotion, or legal matters. We can experience injustices. We are less inclined to consider the consequences of over-eating, over-drinking, or overdoing in general. This is a time to show some restraint. Grandiosity is not appreciated right now, and excess doesn’t go over well either. With a little self-control we can learn about what truly makes us happy.
Date & Time: 16 Feb 2016 11:16 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Ven Cnj Aqu
Description: Transiting Venus Entering Aquarius
Enjoy unconventional and odd relationships, which give you the freedom to express your individuality. Enjoy your friends.
Date & Time: 16 Feb 2016 11:27 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Ves Qnx Nod
Description: Transiting Vesta Quincunx Transiting North Node
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 16th:
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 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 JUPITER Orb 5°43′ Applying
We may not be very realistic right now, which can lead to moodiness, as we are more invested in our dreams and expectations.
OPPOSITION SATURN Orb 0°05′ Applying
There could be a realization that is disappointing or depressing, a feeling of limitation, or an experience of being blocked or thwarted now. There could be a lack of warmth and sensitivity experienced now, and self-protectiveness.
SEXTILE URANUS Orb 2°32′ Applying
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.
QUINCUNX PLUTO Orb 1°25′ Applying
We may not be aware of our more demanding or controlling tendencies. We may feel vaguely frustrated, powerless, or tense. There can be undermining going on in our interactions and relationships. Wait for the tension to subside before taking action.
SQUARE CHIRON Orb 4°28′ 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 AQUARIUS
You are unconventional, friendly, unpredictable and innovative. You like originality and may become rebellious.
28TH DEGREE OF AQUARIUS
Part of Body: Right tibia
Sabian Symbol: A tree felled and sawed.
ASPECTS OF THE SUN
SQUARE MARS Orb 5°02′ 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.
4TH DEGREE OF AQUARIUS
Part of Body: Left fibula
Sabian Symbol: A hindu healer.
ASPECTS OF MERCURY
CONJUNCTION VENUS Orb 4°07′ 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.
30TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN
Part of Body: Adductor muscle
Sabian Symbol: Directors of a large firm meet in secret conference.
MARS
MARS IN SCORPIO
You are a passionate warrior. You are dramatic, and may have strong sexual urges. You may make a vengeful opponent.
23RD DEGREE OF SCORPIO
Part of Body: Nasal bone, fimbria of Fallopian tubes
Sabian Symbol: A bunny metamorphosed into a fairy.
ASPECTS OF MARS
SEXTILE JUPITER Orb 1°32′ 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°47′ 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°37′ 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°18′ 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°14′ 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°10′ 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°27′ 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°07′ 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)
10TH DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Left metatarsals
Sabian Symbol: An aviator in the clouds.
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°25′ 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.
8TH DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Left talus
Sabian Symbol: A girl blowing a bugle.
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 16 Feb 2016 – Event Chart
Aspects to Jup 20°Vi52 +04°56′
Cnj 21°Vi50 DENEBOLA To go against society
Aspects to Plu 16°Cp34 -20°53′
Cnj 16°Cp51 RUKBAT Steadiness and strength.
Aspects to Jun 14°Sc34 -07°42′
Cnj 15°Sc18 ZUBEN ELGENUBI Positive social reform
Aspects to Nod 22°Vi02 +03°09′
Cnj 21°Vi50 DENEBOLA To go against society
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