Summary:
- The Moon is in Taurus until 4:12 AM.
- The Moon is void from 1:49 AM to 4:12 AM.
- The Moon is in Gemini from 4:12 AM forward.
- The Moon is waxing and in its First Quarter phase.
- A First Quarter Moon occurred on the 16th, and a Full Moon will occur on the 23rd.
- Mercury is retrograde (Mercury is retrograde from January 5-25).
Times are EST
Horoscopes
Aries
You may be focusing on paperwork, errands, sending out emails, and making calls that you may have put off today, dear Aries. You might get the chance to clear something up in your professional dealings or with your reputation. While you can be quite persuasive now, do keep in mind that what you say and do today has more impact than usual on your reputation. Your advice may be sought, and there is good energy for new creative approaches to a work project or to your career in general. The Sun will move out of your career and reputation sector tomorrow morning, and you’ll be drawn to activities in which you can express the individualistic, inventive, and independent side to your nature.
Taurus
Good energy is with you for for creative problem solving, particularly with family and around the home, dear Taurus. You are also better able to help people understand your point of view today, and to clarify recent misunderstandings. The Moon moves out of your sign this morning, and into your resources sector. This change can act to steady your emotions as you are thinking more in terms of the longview than the immediate. The Sun is about to move to the top of your solar chart, and this will bring a more take-charge attitude towards your goals and responsibilities over the coming weeks. Today is more about getting comfortable and feeling secure.
Gemini
The Moon returns to your sign today as it does for approximately two and a half days every four weeks, dear Gemini, re-energizing you on an emotional level. Emotional energy, of course, can feed you when physical energy is at a low, and it can provide you with the motivation to get started on new projects, health programs, or anything else that will help you to move forward, and today is about starting fresh on an emotional level, although it’s the last day of the Sun’s transit of your intimacy sector, making it also appropriate to wrap up relationship matters. You might be the one to solve a problem or mystery, or to uncover an important truth, and others admire your brilliance in the matter. Plans can be drawn and problems can be solved. Intimate matters can also benefit from further thought or conversation.
Cancer
The Moon moves into your privacy sector early today, dear Cancer, and the next couple of days you’re likely to be drawn to behind the scenes activities and some level of anonymity. The Sun is spending its last day in your partnership sector today, but before it leaves, it meets up with Pallas, stimulating an opportunity to look at matters of partnering and relationships in a logical way. Today is very strong for problem solving that gets results in a partnership. You may be putting a situation that was unfair or imbalanced behind you now. There can be a strong focus on evening things out or leveling the playing field with a significant person in your life. There might also be some wistfulness experienced now.
Leo
The Moon moves into your ideals sector early today, dear Leo, and you’ll be drawn to activities that put you into contact with others, and that have fewer rules and expectations. You are likely to find yourself in pleasant agreement with important others in your life and making connections with people tends to be easier right now. The Sun spends its last day in your work and health sector today, with the coming weeks more focused on sharing, connecting, and partnering. Today, good energy is with you for clarifying or closing a work or health matter. You might find a new way to perform a task or resolve a problem that improves your daily routines and even your health.
Virgo
Today is very strong for creative pursuits of all kinds, dear Virgo, with the Sun spending its last day in your creative sector hooked up with Pallas, which will also move on shortly. Your sense of harmony and balance is powerful. If you need to finalize a design or bring better balance to a creative project, now is a good time to do so. Your powers of negotiation are strong. The Moon moves into your reputation and career sector early today, bringing with it a theme of following the rules and meeting your responsibilities. This brief transit is best used for attention to priorities, as this will put you into a more empowered, satisfied frame of mind.
Libra
The Moon moves into your sector of the higher mind early today, dear Libra, and this draws out your natural courage as well as your desire to explore, reach out beyond your usual bounds, and to learn. Your sense of justice is stimulated now quite strongly, not only due to this Moon position but with the Sun in alignment with Pallas. If something has been unfair or imbalanced, particularly around the home or with family and friends, you’ll want to address this now. Today is good for problem solving around the home and with family or personal matters, and it’s also strong for bringing more beauty and balance to your domestic world. The Sun spends its last day in this sector of your chart, and will move to your creative, expressive solar fifth house tomorrow.
Scorpio
You are likely quite attracted to intellectual activities today, dear Scorpio, but to satisfy your inner cravings you might want to throw yourself into an art project or pet hobby, as you are especially creative these days. Exchanges with others can be significant today. There can be enlightening, or at least very interesting, conversations. If you need to talk, and you probably will, there seems to be someone there to talk to – it’s just one of those days. A good deed from the past can benefit you. There is excellent energy for solving problems, particularly mechanical and learning/schooling ones. There can be a gently competitive feeling with your communications. There is a lot of wisdom in what you have to say. It’s a great day for smoothing over differences, although it’s important to avoid too much scorekeeping.
Sagittarius
Energy for personal initiatives may be low today, dear Sagittarius, but especially high for making solid connections with others. It’s a good day for feeling that you’re making real and useful contributions to other people’s lives. It certainly helps that lovely, gracious Venus is traveling in your sign these days, because this makes you especially companionable.
Good energy is also with you for problem solving with business, financial, and practical affairs. Planning, structuring, and seeing patterns comes more naturally now.
Capricorn
This is likely to be a very productive day, dear Capricorn, one in which you can make solid progress in whatever you are doing, and the more practical the activity the better as far as you are concerned right now. Energy is excellent for fixing problems and getting things up and running smoothly again. You are receiving a lot of attention, and you may be turned to for advice. There can be an opportunity to see an old problem in a new way, and to sort it out. It can be a little too easy, however, to become worked up over inconsistencies or imbalance.
Aquarius
Taking part in a useful yet creative project or hobby today can be especially satisfying, dear Aquarius. You are interested in learning about things that are truly valuable and practical, so anything that ups your practical skills will be appealing. You find it quite natural to reach out to others today, after a couple days of some introspection. Even so, there is still quite a bit going on behind the scenes. You are giving plenty of thought to the past, and today, there is good energy for making some sense of recent musings. You are better able to see patterns and may very well discover a missing puzzle piece to an emotional problem or dilemma.This comes at a good time, as the Sun is on the verge of entering your sign, making it appropriate to put something behind you before moving forward.
Pisces
Opt for a more relaxed, creative, and easygoing approach to the day, dear Pisces, with the Moon entering your sector of home and family this morning. There may be some head vs. heart issues to deal with today, but nothing you can’t sort out rather quickly. While you can be a little retiring now, you’re not unsociable, and in fact, today is strong for building rapport with friends or associates. It’s also strong for talking through tricky areas and topics, such as power dynamics and balance. Work matters can also be dissected with relative ease. You’re seeing important patterns and you might come up with some interesting, well-structured plans and designs. The Sun is about to enter your privacy sector (it will make the move tomorrow), and focus in the coming weeks can turn to the past and activities that heal, replenish, and refresh.
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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 Jan 2016 4:12 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: 19 Jan 2016 1:49 am
Event: Moon goes void of course
Date & Time: 19 Jan 2016 1:49 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Tri Sun
Description: Transiting Moon Trine Transiting Sun
There is a nice feeling of harmony and a cooperative feel to this time. Better decision making. We represent ourselves well now. It’s easier to attract support, favorable responses, and positive experiences. We are less fearful and less defensive. This is a harmonious time.
Date & Time: 19 Jan 2016 2:00 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: 19 Jan 2016 4:12 am
Event: Tr-Na 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: 19 Jan 2016 5:23 am
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: 19 Jan 2016 7:20 am
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: 19 Jan 2016 9:07 am
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: 19 Jan 2016 6:09 pm
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: 19 Jan 2016 7:29 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Qnx Mar
Description: Transiting Moon Quincunx Transiting Mars
There can be tension and feelings of restlessness or impatience, as what we want to do may not feel perfectly right, or we may be lacking the courage. Avoid taking it out on the wrong things or people.
Date & Time: 19 Jan 2016 10:34 pm
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: 19 Jan 2016 5:28 am
Event: Tr-Tr Sun Cnj Pal
Description: Transiting Sun Conjunction Transiting Pallas
This can be a time of building faith or confidence in our skills and talents. We can experience a stronger desire to seek out meaning, wisdom, and mental stimulation. This is a time for making plans and seeing important patterns, and also for the motivation to solve problems.
Date & Time: 19 Jan 2016 1:29 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mer Sxt Chi
Description: Transiting Mercury Sextile Transiting Chiron
There is more sensitivity to what is communicated, and how it’s communicated. We are looking at things in a more holistic way.
Date & Time: 19 Jan 2016 0:49 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mar SSq Nod
Description: Transiting Mars SemiSquare Transiting North Node
Slow down for a moment and reassess your life goals. Are you on the right path or do you need to change direction?
GEMINI STRONG
Agile, versatile, inquisitive, flowing, conversational, airy, many ideas. Can be volatile, superficial, changeable, restless and inconsistent.
SAGITTARIUS STRONG
Inspiring, broad vision, enthusiastic, goal seeking, truthful, adventurous. Can be reckless, unrestrained, tactless.
CAPRICORN STRONG
Disciplined, responsible, reliable, industrious, conscientious, practical, achieving. Can be pessimistic, overly conventional, rigid, materialistic, callous.
BALANCE OF ELEMENTS
EARTH STRONG
We are especially in touch with the physical world. We consider what we’ve learned and experienced in the past in order to make the most of the present. We can be cautious, practical, and possibly unimaginative. We are deliberate and can pace ourselves well. We need hands-on experience and are not impressed with theory as much as we are with results. Routines are tolerable and comforting.
BALANCE OF MODES
FIXED WEAK
We may be open to change but may not have much follow-through.
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 January 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 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
TRINE THE SUN Orb 5°27′ Separating
We are supportive, cooperative, open, genuine, and more relaxed than usual.
OPPOSITION SATURN Orb 8°32′ 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.
SQUARE NEPTUNE Orb 3°32′ Applying
We may feel a need to escape or to rewrite our lives in various ways – by seeing what we want to see, for example. This is a short time in which there can be lack of clarity. Emotional and physical sensitivity.
THE SUN
THE SUN IN CAPRICORN
You are responsible and respectful, with a strong need to be an authority figure. You command respect and may tend to superiority and bossiness.
30TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN
Part of Body: Adductor muscle
Sabian Symbol: Directors of a large firm meet in secret conference.
ASPECTS OF THE SUN
TRINE JUPITER Orb 6°01′ Separating
There can be a nice, healthy feeling of optimism and confidence now. We might promote, publish, advertise, or market with greater success. We are generous and tolerant, giving people the benefit of the doubt, expecting the best from others and from ourselves. We can see the big picture.
MERCURY
MERCURY IN CAPRICORN
You are a wise and careful thinker. You place importance on credibility and authority. Therefore you will seek knowledge which carries some authority. You may approach new ideas with caution.
18TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN
Part of Body: Ligaments of right knee
Sabian Symbol: The union jack flies from a new british destroyer.
ASPECTS OF MERCURY
TRINE JUPITER Orb 5°17′ 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.
SQUARE URANUS Orb 0°55′ Applying
Original ideas but perhaps too radical or disorganized, or perceived as such. There can be mental or nervous tension experienced now. Mistakes can be made due to impatience.
CONJUNCTION PLUTO Orb 2°02′ Applying
You have a probing mind. You avoid social chit-chat preferring deep and meaningful conversations. You are able to research topics of interest.
SEXTILE CHIRON Orb 0°26′ Separating
There is more sensitivity to what is communicated, and how it’s communicated. We are looking at things in a more holistic way.
VENUS
VENUS IN SAGITTARIUS
You want to share adventure with your partner, ranging from sharing adventurous ideas to hiking in the mountains. You may also enjoy relating with foreigners, and dining out with your partner at foreign restaurants.
25TH DEGREE OF SAGITTARIUS
Part of Body: Condyles of right femur
Sabian Symbol: A chubby boy on a hobbyhorse.
ASPECTS OF VENUS
SQUARE JUPITER Orb 1°52′ Separating
We are easily distracted, craving pleasure or leisure. We may be overdoing things, overselling ourselves, overbuying, or overstating our affections. There can be a lack of self-discipline now. However, we can also push ourselves to reach a little further than we usually do, particularly on a social level.
MARS
MARS IN SCORPIO
You are a passionate warrior. You are dramatic, and may have strong sexual urges. You may make a vengeful opponent.
9TH DEGREE OF SCORPIO
Part of Body: Sperm duct, vagina
Sabian Symbol: Dental work.
ASPECTS OF MARS
TRINE NEPTUNE Orb 0°37′ Separating
Inspiration might be found now, and our intuition is strong. There can be letting go of anger, or a softening of the disposition. Creative arts, particularly physical ones, are favored.
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.
24TH DEGREE OF VIRGO
Part of Body: Capsule and ligaments of liver
Sabian Symbol: Mary and her white lamb.
ASPECTS OF JUPITER
OPPOSITION CHIRON Orb 4°50′ 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°22′ Applying
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)
14TH DEGREE OF SAGITTARIUS
Part of Body: Cutaneous vessles of the thighs
Sabian Symbol: The pyramids and the sphinx.
ASPECTS OF SATURN
TRINE URANUS Orb 3°46′ 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 NEPTUNE Orb 4°59′ Separating
Some feelings of disillusionment can come now as our dreams and ideals can be put to the test. Questioning our faith in our dreams can lead to lack of follow-through or wasteful activities and avoidance of responsibilities. Ideally, this crisis leads to a realignment of material goals and spiritual ideals as we assess what is truly meaningful to us.
SQUARE CHIRON Orb 5°07′ 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).
17TH DEGREE OF ARIES
Part of Body: Vertebral canal
Sabian Symbol: Two prim spinsters sitting together in silence.
ASPECTS OF URANUS
SQUARE PLUTO Orb 1°07′ Applying
A time for making sweeping changes and for adapting to changes in order to progress. This is a time for revising, altering, overhauling, and purging. We can experience tension, fear, and pressure, but also a sense of liberation from over-attachments and situations that have been holding us back from growth.
NEPTUNE
NEPTUNE IN PISCES
A long-term influence in which fantasy, imagination, compassion, and spirituality are in stronger focus. (April 4, 2011 to August 4, 2011, then February 3, 2012 to March 30, 2025, then October 22, 2025 to January 26, 2026)
9TH DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Right metatarsals
Sabian Symbol: The race begins: a jockey spurs his horse to great speed.
PLUTO
PLUTO IN CAPRICORN
Tests of our boundaries; breaking down and rebuilding structures and rules. (From January 25, 2008 to June 14, 2008, then November 26, 2008 to March 23, 2023, then June 11, 2023 to January 20, 2024, then September 1, 2024 to November 19, 2024).
16TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN
Part of Body: Condyle of right tibia
Sabian Symbol: Boys and girls in gymnasium suits.
ASPECTS OF PLUTO
SEXTILE CHIRON Orb 2°28′ Separating
We have new tools at our disposal for dealing with past problems or complications. Personal growth and fulfillment may require ridding ourselves of attitudes that are no longer working for us. This is a time for gaining a sense of mission, empowerment, or self-control through new or novel ways of approaching complicated emotional matter, or for resolving and letting go of those things that have kept us from moving forward. We are more courageous about facing our fears and wounds, which brings us a step closer to healing.
CHIRON
CHIRON IN PISCES
Strong awareness of our own vulnerabilities and humanity stimulates compassion for others. (April 20 to July 20, 2010, then February 8, 2011 to April 17, 2018, then September 25, 2018 to February 18, 2019).
19TH DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Extensor muscles of left toes
Sabian Symbol: A master instructing his pupil.
ASPECTS OF CHIRON
CONJUNCTION THE SOUTH NODE Orb 5°13′ 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 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.
12TH DEGREE OF ARIES
Part of Body: Tongue
Sabian Symbol: A flock of wild geese.
PALLAS
PALLAS IN CAPRICORN
You possess wisdom and the ability to structure your thoughts. Your mind copes well with plans and you like to put things in their proper place.
29TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN
Part of Body: Left genicular arteries
Sabian Symbol: A woman reading tea leaves.
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.
11TH DEGREE OF SCORPIO
Part of Body: Penis, Labia majora
Sabian Symbol: A drowning man rescued.
CERES
CERES IN AQUARIUS
You feel cared for when others accept and encourage your sense of individuality. You feel comforted when surrounded by groups of people. You teach others to accept their eccentricities.
27TH DEGREE OF AQUARIUS
Part of Body: Left fibula
Sabian Symbol: An ancient pottery bowl filled with violets.
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.
24TH DEGREE OF VIRGO
Part of Body: Capsule and ligaments of liver
Sabian Symbol: Mary and her white lamb.
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.
24TH DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Right distal tibio-fibular joint
Sabian Symbol: An inhabited island.
*** CONJUNCTIONS TO FIXED STARS ***
Transits 19 Jan 2016 – Event Chart
Aspects to Mer 17°Cp44 -18°50′
Cnj 16°Cp51 RUKBAT Steadiness and strength.
Aspects to Plu 15°Cp41 -20°57′
Cnj 15°Cp31 VEGA Charismatic, magical, lucky
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