Summary:
- The Moon is in Cancer until 9:17 PM.
- The Moon is void from 9:35 AM to 9:17 PM.
- The Moon is in Leo from 9:17 PM forward (until Monday, February 22nd, at 6:24 AM).
- The Moon is waxing and in its Waxing Gibbous phase.
- A First Quarter Moon occurred on the 15th, and a Full Moon will occur on the 22nd.
- Mars is in its pre-retrograde shadow (Mars will retrograde from April 17-June 29).
- The Sun enters Pisces early today (the Sun transits Pisces from February 19-March 20).
Times are EST
Horoscopes
Aries
Your life is busy these days, dear Aries, and your social life is quite active, or picking up speed. However, today the Sun enters your privacy sector for approximately a month, encouraging a period of more rest, reflection, and review. This is a period for tying up loose ends and finishing up old matters. If you’ve been a little too optimistic with new projects, this is a time for paring down. If there’s something that is no longer working for you, you’ll also see it more clearly now. Today’s energies are strong for gaining support in your family and intimate life. You might thoroughly enjoy tackling a home or research project now.
Taurus
There is a stronger focus on responsibilities, performance, and/or career these days, dear Taurus, but today, the Sun moves into your social sector, and some of your focus shifts towards happiness goals. Feeling connected and in touch with your most cherished goals, dreams, and ideals is what this new month-long cycle is about. In the coming weeks, you may be in high demand with friends and associates. Your ability to push ego issues aside in order to work with others as equals can bring more success into your life. Today is strong for communicating, particularly in one-on-one scenarios, and for solving problems.
Gemini
You are focused on feeding your spirit and sense of adventure these days, dear Gemini, but today’s move of the Sun into your career and reputation sector brings a new theme to your life that shifts some of your attention to work, performance, and responsibility. This is also a period of increased visibility and accountability, lasting approximately a month. Making changes to long-term goals or focusing on achieving existing goals can be in focus now. Today is strong for applying yourself to work and your intuition to money and practical matters.
Cancer
The Sun is now transiting your adventure sector, dear Cancer, and will continue to do so until March 20th. While you continue to be quite focused on inner development and behind the scenes activity, this shift brings you out into the light a little more often! You can find yourself inspired to seek out new horizons, mentally and physically. You may be exploring your belief system during this cycle, or boosting your knowledge and pursuing new or renewed mental interests. Good energy is with you today for creative expression, romance, and satisfying entertainment. Spontaneity is the key. The Moon leaves your sign tonight, beginning a less impulsive phase.
Leo
You can feel especially good today if you tackle problem areas in your emotional life, dear Leo, perhaps letting something go in order to move forward with less weight. The Sun enters your solar eighth house today, where it will transit until March 20th. You may have a stronger drive to understand life’s mysteries, your own inner dynamics, or the meaning of your relationships. Aim to develop self-mastery skills during this cycle. Power plays between you and others could be an issue, but aim to rise above them and instead find ways to increase your level of intimacy – with a partner, and with yourself.
Virgo
There has been much focus on work and habits these days, dear Virgo, and while this will continue for a while longer, the Sun enters your partnership sector today, shifting some of your focus to relationships. This cycle that lasts until March 20th brings out your need for others, and particularly a partner in some shape or form. Relationships with others provide a mirror for your relationship with yourself. You’re more willing than usual to adjust and adapt to the needs of others, and your listening skills are improved. This is also a good time to review your birthday year so far, as the halfway point will be reached some time in the coming four weeks. Today is strong for pushing a personal interest or friendship forward. Activities with others can be very productive and/or invigorating.
Libra
There has been stronger focus on creative and romantic pursuits these days, dear Libra, and while this continues for a while longer, your focus is shifting a little at a time towards health and work goals. This transition towards a more work-centered period, when routines and practical matters receive more attention, is due to the Sun moving into your solar sixth house today – a transit that will last until March 20th. You’ll be paying more attention to the routines and systems in your life that give you a sense of order and control. Bringing more structure to your life and to your recent projects can do you a whole lot of good. Today, you have a real sense for future trends, and intuition is good for business and money.
Scorpio
There is a little more introspection in your life these days, dear Scorpio, and some of you have been more housebound or cautious in your approach to the world. However, today, the Sun moves into a more outgoing sector of your solar chart, and you’re beginning to feel more alive, confident, and ready to share yourself. This is a happy, creative sector of your chart, and the Sun will be here until March 20th. In your own way, this is a time to express yourself creatively. This can be a romantic period for many of you. Today can be strong for taking action on a cherished goal or otherwise on something important to you.
Sagittarius
After busy days, you’re likely craving more time spent with close loved ones, family, and familiar situations as well, dear Sagittarius. You are transitioning into a more comfortable phase, when familiarity tends to win over variety, although you’ll still be active on a mental/social level as well. Matters surrounding the home and family as well as your personal life in general come into stronger focus and are areas of stronger pride. The weeks ahead (until March 20th) can involve taking charge on the home front in some significant manner. You may be making improvements to your home life or relationships with family now. Today is good for taking action that releases you from a difficult matter from the past or that helps you to feel lighter and freer on an emotional level.
Capricorn
You’re transitioning into a busier, more mentally engaging period, dear Capricorn, as the Sun is now moving through your communications sector until March 20th. You’ll be reaching out, learning, and connecting, as these activities become priorities in the coming weeks. Your daily life is likely to pick up pace. It’s not the best of cycles for concentration and focus, but it’s strong for making connections and keeping or catching up with others. You’ve been a little too rooted in recent days and possibly weeks, and you’re beginning to itch for more variety and stimulation. Today’s energies are strong for emotional invigoration through a relationship.
Aquarius
You’ve been rather focused on your personal goals and experiences in recent days and weeks, dear Aquarius. While this will continue for a while longer, you’re nevertheless moving towards a stage of development and building with the Sun now in your solar second house (until March 20th), You’re becoming more desirous of a predictable pace and some time to develop your talents and ideas. This can give you a nice breather from recent events that have kept you on your toes. This cycle places more emphasis on matters of comfort and security, including financial affairs. Today is strong for expressing your individuality in any work you do. You are standing out for your unique vision.
Pisces
You’ve spent many days contemplative and perhaps in the background in significant ways, dear Pisces, and while you’ve likely been quite inspired, the motivation to get up and go may have been lacking. You are regaining your initiative now with the Sun moving into your sign today, where it will stay until March 20th. This brings you one big step closer to a more active phase in your life. Breaking with the past in some way right now is appropriate, and the Moon’s connection to Mars, along with a dynamic Mars-Uranus connection, can help you to do just that. In the weeks ahead, you are more inclined to act instead of react. With more attention coming your way, you’ll find more motivation to improve your image and your manner so that you attract what you truly want and need into your life more readily.
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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: 19 Feb 2016 9:17 pm
Event: Moon enters Leo
Description: The Moon in Leo
We have a stronger need for appreciation, shows of affection and warmth, and excitement. We are proud and conduct ourselves accordingly. This is a time for having some fun, being creative and childlike, and enjoying life. It’s also a good time for organizing and managing.
Date & Time: 19 Feb 2016 9:35 am
Event: Moon goes void of course
Date & Time: 19 Feb 2016 2:20 am
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: 19 Feb 2016 3:30 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cpl Mar
Description: Transiting Moon ContraParallel Transiting Mars
Date & Time: 19 Feb 2016 3:48 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: 19 Feb 2016 6:16 am
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: 19 Feb 2016 8:12 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqr Ves
Description: Transiting Moon Square 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: 19 Feb 2016 9:12 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqq Cer
Description: Transiting Moon SesquiSquare Transiting Ceres
There may be difficulties giving or receiving affection, care, concern, and nurturing.
Date & Time: 19 Feb 2016 9:35 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Tri Mar
Description: Transiting Moon Trine Transiting Mars
We are more courageous and able to take the lead. We are in tune with our natural desires and instincts. We express our feelings honestly. We are independent, resourceful, and brave.
Date & Time: 19 Feb 2016 10:24 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqq Nep
Description: Transiting Moon SesquiSquare Transiting Neptune
If we are not in touch with our need for inspiration, beauty, compassion, connection to something otherworldly, or our spirituality, we could feel out of sorts right now. Relaxing, listening to music, getting close to nature, or taking a break may resolve this.
Date & Time: 19 Feb 2016 9:17 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cnj Leo
Description: Transiting Moon Entering Leo
We have a stronger need for appreciation, shows of affection and warmth, and excitement. We are proud and conduct ourselves accordingly. This is a time for having some fun, being creative and childlike, and enjoying life. It’s also a good time for organizing and managing.
Date & Time: 19 Feb 2016 10:06 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqq Sat
Description: Transiting Moon SesquiSquare Transiting Saturn
We could feel burdened, restricted, or limited during this brief influence. We could be feeling a little down on ourselves, excluded, or lonely. There can be some awkwardness or stiffness and difficulty showing affection and feelings. Patience is a virtue right now; otherwise we might succumb to feelings of frustration and sadness. All good things come to those who wait.
Date & Time: 19 Feb 2016 11:03 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Qnx Sun
Description: Transiting Moon Quincunx Transiting Sun
How we feel and what we think we should do can be at odds right now. We could act on our will at the expense of our feelings, or act on our feelings at the expense of our will or ego. Either way, we can feel unsatisfied.
Date & Time: 19 Feb 2016 0:33 am
Event: Tr-Tr Sun Cnj Pis
Description: Transiting Sun Entering Pisces
Imagine all possibilities. Daydream. Be creative and artistic. Shine in spiritual matters.
Date & Time: 19 Feb 2016 0:13 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mer Sqq Nod
Description: Transiting Mercury SesquiSquare Transiting North Node
The best made plans go awry right now. Have patience because you are learning new skills. All good things come to those who wait.
CANCER STRONG
Nurturing, protective, tenacious, emotional sensitive, watery, strong roots. Can be overly protective, unwilling to let go, timid, reclusive.
AQUARIUS STRONG
Humanitarian, innovative, group conscious, progressive, serving others. Can be rebellious, eccentric, aloof, emotionally superficial, overly extroverted.
PISCES STRONG
Compassionate, sensitive, self-sacrificing, gentle, intuitive. Can be escapist, impractical, hyper- sensitive, gullible.
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.
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.
WATER STRONG
We are more compassionate, emotional, and intuitive than usual, and we may react emotionally to situations, possibly at the expense of logic or practicality.
BALANCE OF MODES
The modes are balanced.
LUNAR PHASE: GIBBOUS
Moon 135 to 180 degrees ahead of the Sun.
We are looking to attach value and meaning to our goals. This is a time for analyzing, questioning, perfecting, and improving.
The following aspects (major only) and positions are at noon (EST) on February 19th:
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 CANCER
You need nurturing. Under stress you may want to retire to the comfort of your home. You will form a strong bond with your mother. You may have difficulty in breaking away from home later in life.
ASPECTS OF THE MOON
OPPOSITION VENUS Orb 8°07′ Applying
We may be attempting to please others and ignoring our own needs, or tending to our own needs and alienating others. We can be feeling needy, looking for love or attention outside of ourselves. Indulgence, dissatisfaction.
TRINE MARS Orb 1°15′ Separating
Feelings and desires seem to be in sync, making this a good time to take purposeful action. Healthy competition, resourcefulness, courage.
TRINE CHIRON Orb 5°12′ Separating
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 PISCES
You are an imaginative and serene individual. You need to express your fantasies and imagination, and may be a dreamer or be ungrounded.
1ST DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Right calcaneum
Sabian Symbol: A public market.
ASPECTS OF THE SUN
CONJUNCTION NEPTUNE Orb 8°39′ Applying
Fantasy plays a strong part in your life, either as a creative channel or as an escape. You are ‘other worldly’, possibly artistic or musical. You may be unclear of your own identity. Try to use your creativity rather than escaping through addictive behaviour.
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.
8TH DEGREE OF AQUARIUS
Part of Body: Left saphenous veins
Sabian Symbol: Beautifully gowned wax figures.
ASPECTS OF MERCURY
CONJUNCTION VENUS Orb 4°28′ Separating
We are more agreeable, sociable, and focused on balance and harmony. Conversations flow nicely.
VENUS
VENUS IN AQUARIUS
You enjoy unconventional and odd relationships, which give you the freedom to express your individuality. You enjoy talking more than touching. You enjoy being in a group of friends.
4TH DEGREE OF AQUARIUS
Part of Body: Left fibula
Sabian Symbol: A hindu healer.
MARS
MARS IN SCORPIO
You are a passionate warrior. You are dramatic, and may have strong sexual urges. You may make a vengeful opponent.
24TH DEGREE OF SCORPIO
Part of Body: Nasal septum
Sabian Symbol: Crowds coming down the mountain to listen to one man.
ASPECTS OF MARS
TRINE CHIRON Orb 3°57′ 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°07′ 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 3°52′ 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 0°44′ 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°22′ 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°24′ 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′ Separating
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°10′ 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°06′ 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.
24TH DEGREE OF ARIES
Part of Body: Zygomatic muscle
Sabian Symbol: An open window and a net curtain blowing into a cornucopia.
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.
10TH DEGREE OF AQUARIUS
Part of Body: Skin of left lower leg
Sabian Symbol: A popularity that proves ephemeral.
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.
9TH DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Right metatarsals
Sabian Symbol: The race begins: a jockey spurs his horse to great speed.
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.
22ND DEGREE OF VIRGO
Part of Body: Gall-bladder
Sabian Symbol: A royal coat of arms.
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.
22ND DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Achilles tendon of right foot
Sabian Symbol: A man bringing down the new law from sinai.
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*** CONJUNCTIONS TO FIXED STARS ***
Transits 19 Feb 2016 – Event Chart
Aspects to Mar 23°Sc45 -17°21′
Cnj 24°Sc01 AGENA The pain of learning
Aspects to Plu 16°Cp39 -20°53′
Cnj 16°Cp51 RUKBAT Steadiness and strength.
Aspects to Jun 14°Sc47 -07°32′
Cnj 15°Sc18 ZUBEN ELGENUBI Positive social reform
Aspects to Nod 21°Vi54 +03°12′
Cnj 21°Vi50 DENEBOLA To go against society
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