Summary:
- The Moon is in Aquarius all day (until Tuesday, February 9th, at 3:31 AM).
- The Moon is void from 9:38 AM forward (until tomorrow at 3:31 AM).
- The Moon is waning and in its Waning Crescent/Balsamic phase until 9:38 AM / the Moon is waxing and in its New Moon phase from 9:38 AM forward.
- A New Moon occurs today at 9:38 AM.
- Mercury is direct and remains in its shadow until February 14th.
Times are EST
Horoscopes
Aries
The Sun moved into your social sector on January 19th, dear Aries, and since then, you may have been thinking about new projects, entertaining new ideas, and connecting with friends. The New Moon that occurs this morning supplies you with the energy or sense of power to move forward with plans. This is a time for reaching out to others in both a social and professional sense. Goals that involve networking, making connections with others, joining or strengthening ties in a group project/activity, and nurturing goodwill are the focus during this cycle that begins today.
Taurus
The New Moon occurring this morning gives you a blast of energy for pursuing professional goals and for taking charge of your career, dear Taurus. The desire or need to fulfill your responsibilities is strong now. You’re clearer about putting something behind you in order to move forward. In the coming week, you might begin a new business project or draw up new long-term plans, and you feel motivated to move your business affairs forward. Don’t be surprised if job offers come your way. While you may feel pressured by others today, listen to your own heart.
Gemini
Since the Sun began its transit of your adventure sector on January 19th, dear Gemini, you’ve been thinking about broadening your horizons and mixing up your usual routine. This morning’s New Moon supplies you with take-charge energy for setting plans into motion for new experiences, adventures, and a stronger understanding of your life’s purpose. Routines are good for you, but you are now encouraged to step outside of the usual routine from time to time to feed your spirit for life experience. There can be educational or travel plans made in the coming weeks.
Cancer
The New Moon that occurs this morning stirs up your desire for emotional intimacy, dear Cancer, but this is not about surface harmony in relationships – you’re interested in deeper issues and levels of interaction. You may be wanting to take things to a new level, or to make deep, real, lasting changes and improvements. This is a strong time of year for making important lifestyle changes, and it’s also a generally good time to take charge of your finances. If you need some support, you’ll find that people are more willing to offer it in the next week.
Leo
A New Moon occurring this morning falls in the sign opposite to yours, dear Leo, signalling changes in your relationships and new energy for finding more balance and harmony in your life. Negotiations and one-to-one relationships are highlighted over the coming weeks, and it is a favorable time to begin new relationships or to re-define or re-energize existing ones. Issues of sharing and partnership come to the fore. This is a strong cycle for making contacts, for coming to agreements, and for making announcements.
Virgo
The New Moon that occurs this morning energizes your work and health sector, dear Virgo – an area of your chart that is very familiar to you, as it is the natural home of your sign. This is a time for new, powerful energy for fitness, health, and work projects. You have a take-charge attitude when it comes to taking better care of yourself, and for organizing and primping your daily routines. Improved daily routines helps you in many areas of life. Job offers may arise in the coming weeks, or you could have new priorities and tasks to manage. In some way, you are starting fresh and new in your daily affairs.
Libra
The New Moon occurring this morning is likely to open doors for you on romantic and creative levels, dear Libra. This is a time for starting new hobbies, finding new avenues for entertainment and creative expression, and, for some of you, new starts of, or in, a romantic relationship. It’s time to inject more fun, entertainment, and creativity into your life. Try to follow your heart more often, and less so a schedule or the crowd. This is not the time to hide your light. While there is always some impulsiveness at the time of a New Moon, there is also energy that encourages you to open up in pleasing ways, particularly with family.
Scorpio
The New Moon occurring this morning brings new energy to your home and family life, dear Scorpio, as well as to personal concerns. Domestic matters have been assuming more importance in your life since the Sun entered your solar fourth house on January 19th, and with this New Moon, you now have the energy and motivation to take charge. The coming week is a strong time for making long-term, future-securing plans, renovations or reorganizing in the home, and family activities. Avoid acting on impulse today, and instead focus on learning about your true needs.
Sagittarius
A New Moon occurring this morning stirs you intellectually, dear Sagittarius, as well as stimulates your curiosity. It also brings with it a somewhat restless energy, as you are now seeking more variety in your life. You’re also especially communicative, and reaching out and connecting with others can be helpful and a learning experience. This is a good time for new writing projects, friendships, courses, transportation opportunities, and relationships with siblings and neighbors. For some of you, there could be a disruption in transportation or communications that brings about the need to do things differently. While the energy of the New Moon is exciting and fresh, other energies today encourage you to slow down and enjoy yourself.
Capricorn
The New Moon occurring this morning fuels your enthusiasm and drive to take charge of personal matters of security, dear Capricorn, and this includes finances and other areas of life that help you feel stable, supported, and secure. Some of you could be looking to make more money, but this cycle is more about getting into a position of control. Opportunities to better your business or to get yourself back on a more productive schedule should be taken now and in the coming weeks. You become more aware of your resources, including material ones as well as your natural talents. Make a point of spending more time connecting with nature, enjoying the world of the five senses, and increasing feelings of comfort and security. If you feel you deserve a pay raise or should sell your products/services for more, this can be a good time to pursue these things.
Aquarius
Gather your thoughts and your energies early morning, dear Aquarius. A New Moon occurs in your sign today and you receive a blast of energy that may be harnessed to bring about needed changes in your life. This is particularly the case in terms of your presentation – your personality, manner, appearance, and image. If you want to make a change, the coming week is strong for doing so. You are more noticeable and others tend to appreciate your general style and mannerisms right now. Something may need to go in order for you to move forward with less baggage and more confidence. With so much attention to the past in recent days, it’s time to move forward, and you instinctively know this today, even if you don’t quite know the direction you’re heading yet.
Pisces
The New Moon that occurs this morning, dear Pisces, launches a period for focusing on much-needed rest, review, and healing. This can be a time of giving back, settling karmic debts, letting go, and perhaps some withdrawal. Some kind of soul-searching is in order, and the urge to find emotional peace of mind will be apparent, whether this comes naturally to you or circumstances push you in this direction. An instinctive need for change from the inside out, as well as for spiritual renewal and refreshment, is with you now. Attitudes and projects or circumstances that have run their course should be put behind you, but first you need to go within in order to discover what these are. You might decide to take action now on recent revelations, but for the most part, this is a time of reflection rather than new initiatives.
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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: 8 Feb 2016 0:00 am
Event: Moon in Aquarius
Description: The Moon in Aquarius
This is generally a good time for social pursuits, group projects, trying something new, joining a group, and networking. A change of pace refreshes. Hobbies, clubs, and groups may demand attention now. It is time to build networks and cooperate. Humanitarian pursuits are highlighted.
Date & Time: 8 Feb 2016 9:38 am
Event: Moon goes void of course
Date & Time: 8 Feb 2016 9:38 am
Event: New Moon at 19°Aq15′
Date & Time: 8 Feb 2016 0:20 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqr Jun
Description: Transiting Moon Square Transiting Juno
There may be clinging or controlling behavior if we are driven by our fears. Hypersensitivity and moodiness are possible. Tread lightly with tricky emotional issues.
Date & Time: 8 Feb 2016 1:57 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sxt Sat
Description: Transiting Moon Sextile Transiting Saturn
An auspicious time for any project demanding endurance or tolerance. Also good for establishing new habits and rituals.
Date & Time: 8 Feb 2016 6:29 am
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: 8 Feb 2016 8:37 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqr Mar
Description: Transiting Moon Square Transiting Mars
We can overreact and exhibit impatience. However, this can also be a time of self-motivation. Our need for challenges and action is stimulated now, but we may not find the right outlets.
Date & Time: 8 Feb 2016 8:46 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sxt Ves
Description: Transiting Moon Sextile Transiting Vesta
We can derive a nice feeling of satisfaction and fulfillment from tending to our responsibilities, work, or other commitment. We are more able to make sacrifices or put our emotions aside in order to get something important done. Alternatively, we can bring more sensitivity to our practical affairs. This can be a good time to commit fully to something – especially health and healing matters. It’s also a strong time for taking care of domestic matters.
Date & Time: 8 Feb 2016 9:38 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cnj Sun
Description: Transiting Moon Conjunction Transiting Sun
It’s a New Moon and we have a chance to wipe the slate clean and start anew. This is an impulsive time.
Date & Time: 8 Feb 2016 1:42 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Qnx Jup
Description: Transiting Moon Quincunx Transiting Jupiter
Watch for moody decisions and excesses now.
Date & Time: 8 Feb 2016 2:18 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Qnx Nod
Description: Transiting Moon Quincunx Transiting North Node
There may be the need to pause to adjust things before moving plans forward. We could feel at odds with others on an emotional level. Public relations are not as favorable now.
Date & Time: 8 Feb 2016 8:56 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mer SSq Nep
Description: Transiting Mercury SemiSquare Transiting Neptune
Overstimulated imagination. Subtle perceptions. Right brain (intuitive) thinking. Confusion. Misperception. Deceit.
Date & Time: 8 Feb 2016 11:10 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mer Pll Plu
Description: Transiting Mercury Parallel Transiting Pluto
Date & Time: 8 Feb 2016 8:26 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mer Pll Sat
Description: Transiting Mercury Parallel Transiting Saturn
Date & Time: 8 Feb 2016 3:29 am
Event: Tr-Tr Ven SSq Cer
Description: Transiting Venus SemiSquare Transiting Ceres
We could be feeling possessive, dependent, or overly attached. This can be a needy time, but also one in which we become aware of our insecurities and dependencies.
Date & Time: 8 Feb 2016 4:38 am
Event: Tr-Tr Ven Sxt Chi
Description: Transiting Venus Sextile Transiting Chiron
Opportunities for relationships or socializing can arise now. Interactions are open, warm, and supportive of growth.
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: NEW MOON
Moon 0 to 45 degrees ahead of the Sun.
This is an energetic, impulsive, and subjective period of time. We are looking for new projects and opportunities.
The following aspects (major only) and positions are at noon (EST) on February 8th:
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 AQUARIUS
You feel secure with intellect rather than emotions. You may be aloof from emotions, or distrust emotions as irrational and unpredictable. You may have viewed your mother as emotionally erratic.
ASPECTS OF THE MOON
CONJUNCTION THE SUN Orb 1°18′ Separating
A New Moon. Intensity of focus, a new beginning, fresh energy, intiative, impulse.
SQUARE MARS Orb 1°57′ Separating
We may be short-tempered and impatient, and can express our emotions in a raw, unpolished manner. We can resent others’ interference now.
QUINCUNX JUPITER Orb 1°01′ Applying
Watch for moody decisions and excesses now.
THE SUN
THE SUN IN AQUARIUS
You are unconventional, friendly, unpredictable and innovative. You like originality and may become rebellious.
20TH DEGREE OF AQUARIUS
Part of Body: Spinal nervous system
Sabian Symbol: A big white dove, a message bearer.
ASPECTS OF THE SUN
SQUARE MARS Orb 0°38′ 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.
QUINCUNX JUPITER Orb 2°19′ Applying
You have difficulty reaching your goals. You have larger-than-life ideals which you fail to achieve. You need to adopt an attitude of moderation.
SEXTILE URANUS Orb 1°58′ Separating
You will have the opportunity to express your individuality and unique talents.
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.
24TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN
Part of Body: Muscle insertions of upper to lower legs
Sabian Symbol: A woman entering a convent.
ASPECTS OF MERCURY
CONJUNCTION VENUS Orb 4°20′ Applying
We are more agreeable, sociable, and focused on balance and harmony. Conversations flow nicely.
TRINE JUPITER Orb 2°10′ Separating
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.
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.
20TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN
Part of Body: Tendons of right knee
Sabian Symbol: A hidden choir singing.
ASPECTS OF VENUS
SEXTILE MARS Orb 0°49′ Separating
You have the opportunity to blend your charm and assertion. You can be both gentle and strong.
TRINE JUPITER Orb 2°09′ Applying
You have a talent for putting other people at their ease. Your natural enthusiasm is contagious. Your larger-than-life schemes have a habit of always paying off.
SQUARE URANUS Orb 2°08′ Separating
You are restless and lack commitment in your personal relationships. You are wilful and see anyone else’s claim on you as an obstacle to your freedom of self- expression. You need to learn to compromise and enjoy your partner’s unique contribution to your life.
CONJUNCTION PLUTO Orb 3°11′ Separating
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.
SEXTILE CHIRON Orb 0°21′ Separating
You are a caring and loving partner. You understand your partner’s struggles.
MARS
MARS IN SCORPIO
You are a passionate warrior. You are dramatic, and may have strong sexual urges. You may make a vengeful opponent.
19TH DEGREE OF SCORPIO
Part of Body: Uterine ligaments, Haller’s net
Sabian Symbol: A parrot listening and then talking.
ASPECTS OF MARS
SEXTILE JUPITER Orb 2°58′ Applying
You can create opportunities to achieve your personal goals. You will always be able to find the energy level you require.
QUINCUNX URANUS Orb 1°19′ Separating
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 2°22′ Separating
You are able to use your energy constructively and feel a call to serve society.
TRINE CHIRON Orb 0°27′ 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.
22ND DEGREE OF VIRGO
Part of Body: Gall-bladder
Sabian Symbol: A royal coat of arms.
ASPECTS OF JUPITER
TRINE PLUTO Orb 5°21′ 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 2°31′ 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°21′ 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°40′ 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°27′ 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°03′ 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°52′ 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.
19TH DEGREE OF ARIES
Part of Body: Corpus callosum cerebri
Sabian Symbol: The magic carpet.
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.
7TH DEGREE OF AQUARIUS
Part of Body: Right saphenous veins
Sabian Symbol: A child born of an eggshell.
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.
14TH DEGREE OF SCORPIO
Part of Body: Foreskin
Sabian Symbol: Telephone linemen at work.
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.
5TH DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Right cuboid bone
Sabian Symbol: A church bazaar.
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 ***
*** ASPECTS TO FIXED STARS ***
Transits 8 Feb 2016 – Event Chart
Aspects to Mar 18°Sc42 -16°00′
Cnj 19°Sc35 ZUBEN ELSCHEMALI– Negative social reform
Aspects to Jup 21°Vi41 +04°35′
Cnj 21°Vi50 DENEBOLA To go against society
Aspects to Plu 16°Cp20 -20°54′
Cnj 15°Cp31 VEGA Charismatic, magical, lucky
Cnj 16°Cp51 RUKBAT Steadiness and strength.
Aspects to Cer 04°Pi14 -17°17′
Cnj 04°Pi04 FOMALHAUT *** Success through noble ideals
Aspects to Nod 22°Vi03 +03°09′
Cnj 21°Vi50 DENEBOLA To go against society
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