Summary:
- The Moon is in Gemini until 8:27 AM.
- The Moon is void from 3:00 AM to 8:27 AM.
- The Moon is in Cancer from 8:27 AM forward (until Saturday, January 23rd, at 2:20 PM).
- The Moon is waxing and in its Waxing Gibbous 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).
- The Sun spends its first full day in Aquarius (the Sun transits Aquarius from January 20-February 19).
Times are EST
Horoscopes
Aries
Much of the day is good for nurturing activities, dear Aries, not only with family, although this is true as well with the Moon moving into your home sector, but also with friends and networks. It’s a good day for supporting one another, reinforcing ideas and beliefs, and encouraging learning and sharing. Later today, your intuition is fully engaged. However, Mercury and Pluto move into alignment at the top of your solar chart, and this can be a call to action, particularly on a project or matter that has been on hold. Conversations can be intense and passionate, and there can be some worries or more serious thoughts about your next step. Be reasonable in your communications, even if you’re feeling some pressure to perform now, which is likely.
Taurus
Good energy is with you for efforts towards growing a business or even a bank account today, dear Taurus. You may be drawn to, or pull to you, people who are supporting your goals. The Moon moves into your communications sector, stimulating your need to reach out with others and share your ideas or news. This can provide you with the positive escape you need right now. Later today, you might find yourself fixated on an unresolved, frustrating matter from the past. Positively, however, you could feel compelled to take charge of a matter and return to an important conversation to get to the bottom of things.
Gemini
The Moon moves out of your sign this morning, and emotions seem a little less pressing. Steadier energy is with you today, and you may find strong support in a partner or friend. You could find it especially productive doing activities with someone rather than on your own today. Good energy is with you later today for communications, powers of negotiation, and uncovering a mystery. Use this intense energy to push forward a creative project or focus your energies on something productive. Your initial instinct might need some refining before taking action, as you can be a little too intense in your approach to a conversation. However, you can also be quite fearless about issues that have been swept under the carpet, and some of you could find a lost item now.
Cancer
The Moon moves into your sign this morning, dear Cancer, and emotional needs become clear, and possibly a little insistent. There is good energy for productive activities that build health, as well as for nurturing relationships, particularly with coworkers or employees. Later today and into tomorrow, you may find that a significant other is demanding or that you could be expecting a lot from them. You’ll have the most success if you use your powers of reasoning and compromise. Some fuzziness is likely when it comes to understanding another person’s perspective, but listening closely will help. In fact, what emerges today can be very productive – you can really work through problem areas by establishing their root or breaking a new layer. Conversations can be intense and focused on the past.
Leo
The Moon moves into your privacy sector this morning, dear Leo. This can turn you inward as you recognize the need for some introspection, additional rest, or time to think things through. Even so, there is good energy for finding support or comfort through a significant other, and for nurturing a love relationship. You may be revisiting an old project in a new way, or intensely caught up in resolving a problem, later today. There is a strong desire and drive to be efficient. Use this added focus for good – don’t be overbearing if people are involved, and do take time to really work at something you love, as you can make great progress now. Keeping your larger plans to yourself is likely a good strategy for the time being.
Virgo
With the Moon’s move into your social sector this morning, dear Virgo, some of the pressure to perform is released and you seek out less demanding activities. Even so, later today, your emotional life may be intensified. You may be getting to the heart of a matter, although you might watch for pushing an idea or question too hard. Certain things may be best kept to yourself for the time being. Your ideas are genuinely creative right now, and there can be a dramatic and competitive touch to everything you do, but especially to your communications. If you are engaging in a competition of sorts, especially a mental one, you are more likely to come out a winner right now.
Libra
The Moon’s move into your professional sector this morning tends to turn your attention to your responsibilities and your performance, dear Libra, and a stronger emotional investment in these things. Even so, the day’s energies tend to favor your personal relationships as well as creative projects and personal interests. You may want to focus on a pet project and work on building that. You are likely to feel strongly protective of your loved ones, but you could be a little pushy or provocative when it comes to talking about frustrating issues. Conversations today can be intense when talking about the past or family dynamics. Financial issues might be discussed, and you can come to a very good or helpful conclusion.
Scorpio
The Moon moves into your sector of spirit and higher learning this morning, dear Scorpio, which tends to support you emotionally, giving you wings to rise above the little things. Even so, later today, there is intensity in your communications. You may need to revisit an old problem or project, and a revision becomes necessary. Fortunately, there is good energy for reviving, renewing, and editing activities with you now. You are provocative but also productive. News received or conveyed can be of serious nature, about change and transformation. You also have good energy with you today for nurturing a business or family affairs.
Sagittarius
This can be a wonderful time for personal appeal, dear Sagittarius, particularly as you are reaching out with compassion and care, and this reaffirms others’ feelings for you. An issue surrounding values, money, or questions of ownership may need to be revisited later today. There may be a conversation about respect, as you can be quite sensitive to whether or not you perceive that others are valuing you. Important conversations can occur now, and you can get much from them, as long as you look beyond the insistence of the messages you are receiving. There can be financial news or analysis that can be helpful in the long term. You might stumble upon something valuable from an unexpected location or source or find a lost item or important information.
Capricorn
The Moon moves into your partnership sector this morning, dear Capricorn, and you begin to focus more strongly on your relationships as well as areas of your life that could use some balancing out. Mercury is moving towards an alignment in your sign, and this can bring up a desire to make some changes and revisions. This is a good time for making alterations to your immediate environment, particularly involving communications, that truly help you to feel better and help you to connect more easily. While you may feel some building frustration if things aren’t going your way or others aren’t supporting your efforts, you are in the position to take the lead and to get things done regardless, so maintaining a cool head is best now. Keeping your observations to yourself just for now may be a wise choice.
Aquarius
You are finding it quite natural to harmonize with friends and loved ones much of the day, dear Aquarius. You are quick to meet others’ needs, and they generally are cooperative in return. Togetherness is important to you, more than the little problems that can cause divides, so that you’re inclined to focus on nurturing good feelings. Later today, there can be some struggle with old feelings or desires that bubble up for attention. An intense discussion, or simply strong thoughts, about your past or about private matters may be in focus. It’s an excellent time for cutting through appearances and uncovering something previously unknown or hidden. There can be much satisfaction about getting to the heart of matter right now, but there may be some initial discomfort if information emerges suddenly.
Pisces
The Moon moves into your creativity sector this morning, dear Pisces, and this brings you out of your emotional shell, readier to share your affections and talents with others. You may be in the position to show off a little, without even trying. This position subtly but effectively showcases your natural appeal. A topic from the past or an unfinished project can emerge later today for your attention. There can be an “aha” moment as you discover another layer to a problem or situation with a friend. The realization that something has to change before moving forward can hit you now, which can be frustrating at first, that is, until you resolve to make the best of it.
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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: 21 Jan 2016 8:27 am
Event: Moon enters Cancer
Description: The Moon in Cancer
This is a good time for making or nurturing emotional connections, sharing feelings, and connecting with our imagination, warmth, compassion, and sensitivity. We might concentrate on home, family, and domestic matters now. Nurture others and also the self.
Date & Time: 21 Jan 2016 3:00 am
Event: Moon goes void of course
Date & Time: 21 Jan 2016 1:08 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqq Jun
Description: Transiting Moon SesquiSquare 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: 21 Jan 2016 3:00 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Opp Ven
Description: Transiting Moon Opposition Transiting Venus
There may be emotional epiphanies or displays of affection now. Sentimentality and overindulgence are likely now. Differences in views and feelings with someone can be pronounced and could bother us now. Try to relax and not obsess.
Date & Time: 21 Jan 2016 3:27 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Tri Cer
Description: Transiting Moon Trine Transiting Ceres
We can be feeling pleasantly attached to, or supported by, our loved ones or family. We are seeking out security, nurturing, and warmth, and we are more likely to express these things towards others.
Date & Time: 21 Jan 2016 7:38 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Qnx Pal
Description: Transiting Moon Quincunx Transiting Pallas
Date & Time: 21 Jan 2016 8:27 am
Event: Tr-Na Mon Cnj Can
Description: Transiting Moon Entering Cancer
This is a good time for making or nurturing emotional connections, sharing feelings, and connecting with our imagination, warmth, compassion, and sensitivity. We might concentrate on home, family, and domestic matters now. Nurture others and also the self.
Date & Time: 21 Jan 2016 10:14 am
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: 21 Jan 2016 10:52 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Tri Nep
Description: Transiting Moon Trine Transiting Neptune
This is a feel-good time if we allow ourselves to relax and tune into the subtle aspects of life – art, nature, beauty, dreams, and spiritual realms. We absorb things easily, our senses are in good form, and we more naturally accept things and people as they are. There is no need to look for definite answers right now.
Date & Time: 21 Jan 2016 7:42 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Sun Pll Cer
Description: Transiting Sun Parallel Transiting Ceres
Date & Time: 21 Jan 2016 10:06 am
Event: Tr-Tr Ven Sxt Cer
Description: Transiting Venus Sextile Transiting Ceres
We may be feeling pleasantly attached, finding it easier to nurture and support people in our lives.
CANCER STRONG
Nurturing, protective, tenacious, emotional sensitive, watery, strong roots. Can be overly protective, unwilling to let go, timid, reclusive.
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.
AQUARIUS STRONG
Humanitarian, innovative, group conscious, progressive, serving others. Can be rebellious, eccentric, aloof, emotionally superficial, overly extroverted.
BALANCE OF ELEMENTS
The elements are balanced.
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 January 21st:
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 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
QUINCUNX THE SUN Orb 0°55′ Separating
We can have a hard time integrating our emotional needs or feelings with what we think we should do now, leading to some indecision. Resistance.
OPPOSITION VENUS Orb 4°38′ Separating
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 7°43′ Applying
Feelings and desires seem to be in sync, making this a good time to take purposeful action. Healthy competition, resourcefulness, courage.
TRINE NEPTUNE Orb 6°07′ Applying
We are turning into the subtle aspects of life – art, nature, beauty, dreams, and spiritual realms. We more naturally accept situations and people as they are. Sensitivity, compassion.
THE SUN
THE SUN IN AQUARIUS
You are unconventional, friendly, unpredictable and innovative. You like originality and may become rebellious.
2ND DEGREE OF AQUARIUS
Part of Body: Left tibial nerve
Sabian Symbol: An unexpected thunderstorm.
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.
17TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN
Part of Body: Condyle of left tibia
Sabian Symbol: A girl surreptitiously bathing in the nude.
ASPECTS OF MERCURY
SQUARE URANUS Orb 0°40′ Separating
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 0°25′ 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 2°04′ 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.
28TH DEGREE OF SAGITTARIUS
Part of Body: Right leg muscles
Sabian Symbol: An old bridge over a beautiful stream.
ASPECTS OF VENUS
SQUARE JUPITER Orb 4°25′ 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.
10TH DEGREE OF SCORPIO
Part of Body: Corpus cavernosum of penis
Sabian Symbol: A fellowship supper reawakens unforgettable inner ties.
ASPECTS OF MARS
TRINE NEPTUNE Orb 1°35′ 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.
23RD DEGREE OF VIRGO
Part of Body: Capsule and ligaments of liver
Sabian Symbol: A lion-tamer rushes fearlessly into the circus arena.
ASPECTS OF JUPITER
OPPOSITION CHIRON Orb 4°40′ 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°11′ 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°37′ 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 5°01′ 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°06′ 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.
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 4°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 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.
13TH DEGREE OF ARIES
Part of Body: Ventricles of brain
Sabian Symbol: A bomb which failed to explode is now safely concealed.
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.
30TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN
Part of Body: Adductor muscle
Sabian Symbol: Directors of a large firm meet in secret conference.
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.
28TH DEGREE OF AQUARIUS
Part of Body: Right tibia
Sabian Symbol: A tree felled and sawed.
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 21 Jan 2016 – Event Chart
Aspects to Mer 16°Cp11 -19°07′
Cnj 15°Cp31 VEGA Charismatic, magical, lucky
Cnj 16°Cp51 RUKBAT Steadiness and strength.
Aspects to Plu 15°Cp45 -20°57′
Cnj 15°Cp31 VEGA Charismatic, magical, lucky
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