Summary:
- The Moon is in Leo until 10:45 PM.
- The Moon is void until 10:45 PM (since yesterday at 9:51 PM).
- The Moon is in Virgo from 10:45 PM forward (until Thursday, January 28th, at 9:59 AM).
- The Moon is waning and its Full Moon phase.
- A Full Moon occurred on the 23rd, and a Third Quarter Moon will occur on the 31st.
- Mercury is at its direct station, turning direct this afternoon (Mercury is retrograde from January 5-25).
Times are EST
Horoscopes
Aries
There is very good energy for taking action on a financial or intimate matter today, dear Aries, but because Mercury is stationing, this shouldn’t be final action. Mercury turns direct today after close to three weeks of retrograde motion. While this is a signal that communication problems are likely to clear up soon, don’t expect it to happen all at once. Slowly but surely, you’ll find plans sort themselves out, and you have a clearer direction. Venus is also helping you smooth over problems with bosses, co-workers, and parents. Career matters tend to resume or pick up speed. For now, confused plans and communications are still likely, so be extra clear when expressing yourself, or steer clear.
Taurus
Mercury comes to its station today, dear Taurus, and turns direct after almost three weeks of retrograde motion. Going forward, projects or endeavors that may have stalled get going and regain momentum symbolically as Mercury itself picks up speed. Travel, educational, and career matters are most affected in your chart. You’ll feel clearer-headed as you revisit some recent decisions or problems, and begin to feel far better equipped to draw conclusions. Information that may have been missing can emerge, aiding this process further. Today continues a theme of wanting to nest, at least emotionally, as you’d prefer to stick to familiar places and activities. Teaming up with a partner to get something done can be successful.
Gemini
Mercury’s three-week retrograde cycle comes to an end today, dear Gemini, and while there is still a bit of a hangover period to deal with, slowly but surely, more clarity is coming to your life, particularly with intimate and financial matters. You will get the chance to revisit confusing situations from a clearer angle. For now, trying to push decision making will lead to errors, as there can be an incoming flood of ideas that require some sorting in the coming days. Aim to pace yourself. Today can also stir up a strong desire to keep busy, connect, and learn. Your curiosity is piqued. Teaming up with someone to get work done can be successful.
Cancer
Mercury has been retrograde for almost three weeks, dear Cancer, and is now turning direct. During this shift, there can be some confused communications or schedules, but as you move forward, you can feel increasingly on top of things, more decisive, and clearer-headed. A partnership or recent negotiations that may have stalled or seemed past-focused begin to move forward with more clarity. There can be the chance to revisit a financial matter feeling better-equipped to make decisions. Venus in your partnership sector, where Mercury is now direct, can further help smooth over relationships and improve communications with important people in your life.
Leo
With Mercury at a station today, dear Leo, you may be dealing with some communication breakdowns as people in general tend to be error-prone around Mercury’s station. However, as Mercury moves in direct motion going forward, recent indecision and project stalls are likely to clear. You’ll feel better equipped to make decisions, particularly related to work, health, and relationship matters. With Venus helping out in your work and health sector, relations with coworkers and/or health care providers get an extra boost. You’ll feel more in charge when it comes to daily routines, and ideally have a stronger sense of your next step. For today, be as clear as you can in your communications, as we’re in a transition period.
Virgo
With your ruler, Mercury, turning around after an almost three week retrograde cycle, dear Virgo, and many areas of your life can experience a turnaround as a result. This can point to a transition from focusing on the past and mulling over past decisions, to moving forward and more confidently pursuing your passions. Some plans you’ve made recently may now seem not as important or even necessary. A creative project or even a romantic relationship can move forward with a stronger sense of direction. This shift can have the effect of magnifying problems, so take things easy today, but look forward to clearer, more straightforward energy with all things creative, romantic, and recreational.
Libra
Mercury’s almost three week long retrograde period comes to an end today, dear Libra. Over the coming days and weeks, you are likely to be more decisive and clear. Home projects that were delayed are resumed. You can experience improved, or at least clearer, communications with family, children, and lovers. While you’re unlikely to see immediate results today, you can look forward to more clarity soon. With more clarity, you can be increasingly determined and have more energy to go after your goals. Recent emotional and personal matters that have left you feeling a little confused may begin to either clear or assume less importance in your life. Today, some hectic energy is still with us. Save very important decisions and launches of new projects for later.
Scorpio
Over the coming days and weeks, you’ll find that many plans or projects that were delayed or put on hold begin to come together and move forward, dear Scorpio. Mercury turns direct today after close to three weeks of retrograde motion. You can enjoy improved communications and relations with family, as well as more faith and confidence in your decisions, work, and studies. If you’ve been stuck on where to head with a particular project or feeling a little demotivated about handling your daily affairs, these things are likely to clear. Ideally, recent backtracking has served good purpose, and you’ll feel better equipped to move forward. For today as the shift occurs, be as clear as you can in your communications.
Sagittarius
Mercury comes to its station today, as it changes direction – from retrograde to direct. While today may be a little chaotic, this shift in direction can bring improved communications and more clarity to financial matters in the coming days and weeks for you, dear Sagittarius. If business projects, purchases, and partnerships were experiencing delays and turnarounds in recent weeks, these can find clarity and move forward now. You’ll be clearer about “next steps” with your practical affairs. Delayed payments could come through, and you may be better equipped to make a purchasing decision.
Capricorn
Mercury’s retrograde cycle, which occurred mostly in your sign, is now coming to an end, dear Capricorn. In the coming weeks, you’ll experience and enjoy forward energy on projects. You are likely to feel clearer-headed as Mercury moves forward in your sign, and later, some financial matters that have been complicated or delayed might settle. Today, we are still error-prone, and it’s important to keep communications clear, as the shift occurs. There is good energy for teaming up with a friend to get something done, however, or for gathering inspiration from your networking activities.
Aquarius
With the planet of communication, Mercury, shifting directions today, dear Aquarius, you’ll need to be especially sensitive when it comes to choosing your words to express yourself. In the coming days and weeks, however, many recent misunderstandings or general indecision can clear up. Recent intuitive insight can be put into action in the coming days and weeks, although you’re still very much inclined to keep to yourself while Mercury continues to transit your privacy sector until February 13th. Venus here as well can help to smooth over any frustrations over your focus on the past.
Pisces
After almost three weeks of retrograde (or apparent backwards) motion, the planet of communication, Mercury, begins to move forward today, dear Pisces. This means that over the coming days and weeks, tricky problems and indecisiveness will begin to clear up. For now, take special care in your interactions with others. You may be missing important details. More clarity is around the corner when it comes to relationships. You continue to focus on sorting out your routines, work, and personal environment today, but avoid getting too caught up in the details, as a shift of interest may be occurring soon.
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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: 25 Jan 2016 10:45 pm
Event: Moon enters Virgo
Description: The Moon in Virgo
We crave organization and order, and are quickly disturbed by anything standing in the way of these things. This is a good time for chores, organizing, and tidying. It’s also a time for scheduling health appointments and checkups, starting new routines, and generally tending to details.
Date & Time: 25 Jan 2016 0:39 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Qnx Chi
Description: Transiting Moon Quincunx Transiting Chiron
Hurt feelings may be opportunities for healing. Now is the time for building bridges, not burning them.
Date & Time: 25 Jan 2016 8:31 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqq Ves
Description: Transiting Moon SesquiSquare 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: 25 Jan 2016 8:45 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Opp Cer
Description: Transiting Moon Opposition Transiting Ceres
We may feel unsupported or uncomfortable about supporting or nurturing others. Alternatively, we might be frustrated dealing with neediness in others. We could be insecure, fearful of rejection or separation. Positively, we might discover our own needs, fears, and comfort zones.
Date & Time: 25 Jan 2016 10:35 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqq Mer
Description: Transiting Moon SesquiSquare Transiting Mercury
What feels right clashes with logic today. What people are saying may be a misrepresentation of their true feelings/emotions. It’s better to think before we speak, or misunderstandings can follow.
Date & Time: 25 Jan 2016 10:45 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cnj Vir
Description: Transiting Moon Entering Virgo
We crave organization and order, and are quickly disturbed by anything standing in the way of these things. This is a good time for chores, organizing, and tidying. It’s also a time for scheduling health appointments and checkups, starting new routines, and generally tending to details.
Date & Time: 25 Jan 2016 4:49 pm
Event: Tr Mer D
Description: Transiting Mercury Stationary
Date & Time: 25 Jan 2016 3:31 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mar Cnj Jun
Description: Transiting Mars Conjunction Transiting Juno
Date & Time: 25 Jan 2016 0:54 am
Event: Tr-Tr Sat Tri Ves
Description: Transiting Saturn Trine Transiting Vesta
We can be feeling good about our work, obligations, and commitments, which are seen not as burdens, but rather as purposeful activities. Independent work is favored. We are more disciplined and efficient.
LEO STRONG
Self-confident, generous, warm-hearted, powerful leader, dramatic. Can be overly proud, vain, extravagant, arrogant.
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: FULL MOON
Moon 180 to 135 degrees behind the Sun.
We are concerned mainly with the nature of relationships and are made aware of recent imbalances. Something can come to fruition. Our concern is not limited to personal relationships, but relationships of all kinds. Our cards are on the table.
The following aspects (major only) and positions are at noon (EST) on January 25th:
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 LEO
You have an emotional need for praise and attention. Under stress you may show off in order to gain attention, or become arrogant. You may be proud of your mother, or she may be very proud of you.
ASPECTS OF THE MOON
SQUARE MARS Orb 0°25′ Separating
We may be short-tempered and impatient, and can express our emotions in a raw, unpolished manner. We can resent others’ interference now.
TRINE SATURN Orb 1°48′ Applying
We are more able to find a balance between our own emotional needs and our responsibilities. This is a strong time for establishing good habits. We are more tolerant, deliberate, and resolute.
TRINE URANUS Orb 5°14′ Applying
We are open to new ideas, ways of expressing ourselves and our feelings. A break in the routine is pleasing now. We could be experimenting with new ideas or feelings. There can be chance meetings, events that occur that open our hearts or our emotional awareness.
THE SUN
THE SUN IN AQUARIUS
You are unconventional, friendly, unpredictable and innovative. You like originality and may become rebellious.
5TH DEGREE OF AQUARIUS
Part of Body: Nerve of right fibula
Sabian Symbol: A council of ancestors.
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.
16TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN
Part of Body: Condyle of right tibia
Sabian Symbol: Boys and girls in gymnasium suits.
ASPECTS OF MERCURY
SQUARE URANUS Orb 1°55′ 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°51′ Separating
You have a probing mind. You avoid social chit-chat preferring deep and meaningful conversations. You are able to research topics of interest.
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.
2ND DEGREE OF CAPRICORN
Part of Body: Left patella
Sabian Symbol: Three stained-glass windows, one damaged by bombardment.
MARS
MARS IN SCORPIO
You are a passionate warrior. You are dramatic, and may have strong sexual urges. You may make a vengeful opponent.
MARS IN THE 6TH HOUSE
You will approach daily life with vigor, and may fight for or with co-workers. You may also push your body hard. You will benefit from daily exercise.
12TH DEGREE OF SCORPIO
Part of Body: Seminal vesicles
Sabian Symbol: An embassy ball.
ASPECTS OF MARS
TRINE NEPTUNE Orb 3°03′ 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
TRINE PLUTO Orb 6°56′ 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 4°23′ 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°06′ 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)
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°25′ 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°53′ 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°04′ 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°17′ 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.
14TH DEGREE OF ARIES
Part of Body: Frontal lobes of brain
Sabian Symbol: A serpent coiling near a man and a woman.
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.
1ST DEGREE OF AQUARIUS
Part of Body: Right tibial nerve
Sabian Symbol: An old adobe mission.
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.
12TH DEGREE OF SCORPIO
Part of Body: Seminal vesicles
Sabian Symbol: An embassy ball.
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.
29TH DEGREE OF AQUARIUS
Part of Body: Left tibia
Sabian Symbol: Butterfly emerging from a chrysalis.
THE NORTH NODE
THE NORTH NODE IN VIRGO
This is a quest to become dedicated to the service of others. You will need to overcome the tendency to daydream and feel overwhelmed and to put your compassion and wisdom to practical use for humanity.
23RD DEGREE OF VIRGO
Part of Body: Capsule and ligaments of liver
Sabian Symbol: A lion-tamer rushes fearlessly into the circus arena.
THE SOUTH NODE
THE SOUTH NODE IN PISCES
This is a quest to become dedicated to the service of others. You will need to overcome the tendency to daydream and feel overwhelmed and to put your compassion and wisdom to practical use for humanity.
23RD DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Achilles tendon of left foot
Sabian Symbol: A `materializing medium’.
*** CONJUNCTIONS TO FIXED STARS ***
Transits 25 Jan 2016 – Event Chart
Aspects to Mer 14°Cp54 -19°45′
Cnj 15°Cp31 VEGA Charismatic, magical, lucky
Aspects to Mar 11°Sc47 -13°57′
Cnj 12°Sc31 ALPHECCA Fruitfulness
Cnj 12°Sc05 ACRUX Focused on the physical world.
Aspects to Jup 22°Vi44 +04°07′
Cnj 21°Vi50 DENEBOLA To go against society
Aspects to Plu 15°Cp53 -20°57′
Cnj 15°Cp31 VEGA Charismatic, magical, lucky
Cnj 16°Cp51 RUKBAT Steadiness and strength.
Aspects to Ves 13°Ar42 -00°18′
Cnj 14°Ar31 ALPHERATZ Wanting freedom and movement.
Aspects to Pal 01°Aq03 +02°24′
Cnj 01°Aq59 ALTAIR To explore, to be bold.
Aspects to Jun 11°Sc40 -08°20′
Cnj 12°Sc31 ALPHECCA Fruitfulness
Cnj 12°Sc05 ACRUX Focused on the physical world.
Aspects to Nod 22°Vi35 +02°56′
Cnj 21°Vi50 DENEBOLA To go against society
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