Astrology of Today – July 31, 2015

 

Summary:

A Full Moon in the sign of Aquarius occurs this morning. Venus, still retrograde, re-enters Leo.

• The Moon is in Aquarius all day (until the Moon enters Pisces on Saturday, August 1st, at 6:36 PM).
• The Moon is waxing and in its Waxing Gibbous phase until 6:42 AM / the Moon is waning and in its Full Moon phase from 6:42 AM forward.
• A Full Moon occurs in Aquarius at 6:42 AM.
• Venus re-enters Leo where it will remain for the remainder of its retrograde cycle, and beyond (until October 8th).
• Venus is retrograde (Venus is retrograde from July 25-September 6).

Times are EDT

Horoscopes

Aries

The Full Moon occurring this morning brings warmth, emotion, and color to your social sector, dear Aries. There can be a sudden discovery, need for your assistance, and recognition of your feelings for someone or for a project. From today and until October 8th, focus will be on harmonizing with a romantic interest, or getting in touch with your creative muse. It may not be until September that you feel that things are truly moving forward, but this is a good time for looking at your creative and romantic life, as well as your hobbies and pleasures, in a different way.

Taurus

The Full Moon occurring this morning brings light to some personal matters, dear Taurus, which can bring your emotions up to the surface. A home project can reach conclusion or fruition now. A career or reputation matter might be illuminated. Whatever happens today, it can be difficult to contain your emotions. Try to avoid jumping to conclusions. Get more information before making important decisions, but absolutely pay attention to what’s now coming to light. Today and until October 8th, you will be focusing on bringing balance and a sense of peace to your home life and family dynamics. This can have its problems, but you are looking at these things in new ways and can apply your new insight from September in order to come to a real sense of progress. You could also find that old problems resurface in these areas.

Gemini

The Full Moon occurring early today falls in a sign that’s in harmony with yours, dear Gemini. It is likely to bring illumination, color, emotions, and a sense of either fulfillment or lack to learning matters. A project may reach completion or be shared, an idea or interest you’ve been working on can take flight, or something significant to you can be submitted or published. You might also find powerful inspiration to enjoy and express yourself . Today and until October, you’ll be trying to bring more harmony to your communications, daily life, and friendships. You’ll enjoy making others feel appreciated with your special attention, and you might focus on understanding matters from the past, particularly related to your relationships.

Cancer

The Full Moon that occurs this morning illuminates matters that have been previously hidden or left unacknowledged, dear Cancer, and for you, this can play out on the level of finances or shared resources. Intimate matters may come to a head as well. Today and for several weeks, you’ll be focusing on balancing your checkbook, beautifying and maintaining your valuables, and tending to matters of personal comfort with retrograde Venus backing up into your sector of worth. While retrograde until September 6th, you’ll be looking at these matters from an all-new perspective, at times critically. Matters of the past call your attention. This can be a good time for finding lost objects or areas of weakness in a budget.

Leo

The Full Moon this morning falls in your opposite sign, dear Leo, which can point to relationship issues coming to light, but also to possible exposure of a personal or private matter. This can simply be something that has been brewing inside of you that now reaches a personal epiphany, but sometimes another person becomes aware of something about you that was previously hidden. This energy can be very revealing. If you’ve been focusing too little on your relationships, they can demand your attention now, and a balance is sought. Retrograde Venus backs up into your sign and will continue to transit Leo until October 8th. Until September 6th, Venus remains retrograde, providing you with an opportunity to look at yourself in a different light. There can be quite a bit of preoccupation with your own personal affairs and image. It’s time to review what’s working for you, and what isn’t.

Virgo

The Full Moon this morning brings light to a spiritual or service-related matter for you, dear Virgo. Emotions can be chaotic on the job or in your daily routine, and you might be seeing the flaws in plans or projects. Deadlines can be pressing now. You might also seek out medical attention for a health problem, or you can be prompted to make a lifestyle change. Venus leaves your sign today, but will return to it on October 8th. From now and until then, your affections might be kept especially private as you sort out what and who you truly want. A focus on the past is likely now. People from your past might re-enter your life, either in the flesh or strongly in your mind. There can be a stronger need or desire to sort things through.

Libra

There is a Full Moon this morning, dear Libra, and it’s bringing illumination to your life in the areas of friends, romance, and personal goals. There can be an epiphany now, or final word on a matter. Others may be seeking you out and vying for your attention. Listen attentively to what others are saying, and to what your heart is saying as well, then take your time before jumping to conclusions. Emotions can be a little raw right now. Today and until October 8th, you will be working toward harmony and balance with friends. You may be looking at your connections and friendships from a different angle. There can be renewed attention to past relationships until September 6th. You may be reassessing certain long-term goals.

Scorpio

The Full Moon that occurs this morning can bring buried or unacknowledged feelings to the surface, dear Scorpio, a project to fruition, new insight into your emotions or relationships, and important epiphanies. This Full Moon affects your career and family life, and if there has been imbalance between these, you’re likely to feel it strongly now. There can be heightened emotions surrounding your family or home life. Today and until the first week of October, you’ll be focusing on harmony in your relations with bosses, elders, or authority figures, and considering ways to improve public relations. It’s a good time to see these things from a different angle, but it’s not the best time for gaining support.

Sagittarius

The Full Moon early today can pull up emotions that you’ve pushed to the side, dear Sagittarius, or it can bring something previously hidden or simply “in the works” to light. It heightens emotions all around you, and specifically affects your immediate environment and communications. There can be a real flurry of activity, important incoming news, a looming deadline, a sudden need to take a short trip or run an errand, or there can be final word on a matter related to education, learning, or travel. Retrograde Venus moves back into your adventure sector after a brief visit to your career sector. This can point to a review of, or return to, an unfinished matter or previous condition. You may feel a little stuck in the past or in limbo during the retrograde that lasts until September 6th, after which you have a month to resolve matters and take positive action based on your discoveries.

Capricorn

A Full Moon occurs in your finance and values sector this morning, dear Capricorn, bringing a financial or ownership matter to light, or strong emotions about a relationship bubbling up to the surface. While it’s important to listen to what your feelings have to “say”, it’s also helpful to digest new information before taking action. There can be a settlement of money for some of you. A cycle begins today that lasts for several weeks, prompting you to review your finances, as well as the ways in which you are dependent on others. You may be looking at your intimate world or your dependencies from a different angle, and reassessing whether you’re deriving satisfaction from the relationships that are currently in place in your life. This can give you important clues for making changes, ideally in September or October.

Aquarius

A Full Moon occurs in your own sign early today, dear Aquarius, stimulating important epiphanies. If you’ve been focusing so much on your relationships that you’ve been ignoring your own needs, you’ll be feeling the lack now. A relationship matter might come to light, or a personal revelation is possible now. There can be quite a bit of attention coming your way. Emotions that surface now can point you to areas of your life that need more tender loving care. Retrograde Venus moves back into your relationship sector today. There can be a strong focus on whether or not you’re receiving satisfaction from and harmony with a partner or a close relationship. There can be a feeling of emotional distancing or limbo during this “review” until September 6th, after which you’ll begin to put all the pieces together and feel more confident about making changes.

Pisces

A Full Moon occurs this morning in the sign immediately behind yours, dear Pisces, and this can bring a secret or private matter to light. For some, a work or project can come to completion, or a health matter is inflamed and illuminated. You might experience a sudden and powerful need to rest or take a break if you’ve been focusing too much on your daily routines or work to the detriment of your inner world and need to recoup and strengthen emotionally. Retrograde Venus moves back into your work and health sector today, and for the next several weeks, you may be seeing areas of imbalance or dissatisfaction in your work or daily environment. This review is important and can later lead to important changes.

*Remember to read horoscopes for your Ascendant sign and Sun sign.

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The Details:

If you’re astrologically inclined and interested in the details of the Astrology of today, here are the factors considered in the forecasts:

Date & Time: 31 Jul 2015 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: 31 Jul 2015 6:42 am
Event: Full Moon at 7°Aq55′

Date & Time: 31 Jul 2015 3:30 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon SSq Chi
Description: Transiting Moon SemiSquare Transiting Chiron
Hurt feelings may be opportunities for healing. Now is the time for building bridges, not burning them.

Date & Time: 31 Jul 2015 6:42 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Opp Sun
Description: Transiting Moon Opposition Transiting Sun
A Full Moon occurs now. Discrepancies between our actions and your emotional needs can reach a head. This is a time for acknowledging our feelings, but there is also a need for some self-control.

Date & Time: 31 Jul 2015 12:39 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: 31 Jul 2015 12:50 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sxt Pal
Description: Transiting Moon Sextile 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: 31 Jul 2015 2:52 pm
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: 31 Jul 2015 3:54 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cpl Jup
Description: Transiting Moon ContraParallel Transiting Jupiter

Date & Time: 31 Jul 2015 9:56 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqq Nod
Description: Transiting Moon SesquiSquare 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: 31 Jul 2015 10:25 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Opp Mer
Description: Transiting Moon Opposition Transiting Mercury
Relationships can be somewhat strained as responses to one another can be too intellectual/logical or too emotional, swinging between the two.Nervous energy, hypersensitivity. How we feel and what we think can be at odds.

Date & Time: 31 Jul 2015 6:56 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mer SSq Nod
Description: Transiting Mercury SemiSquare Transiting North Node
The best made plans go awry right now. Have patience because you are learning new skills.

Date & Time: 31 Jul 2015 11:27 am
Event: Tr-Tr Ven Cnj Leo
Description: Transiting Venus Entering Leo
Enjoy fun and creativity within relationships. Take pride in your partner. Be proud of your possessions.

Date & Time: 31 Jul 2015 7:14 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Pal Sqr Jun
Description: Transiting Pallas Square Transiting Juno
This can be a difficult time to listen and relate to others due to a tendency to try to one-up or undermine others’ opinions or to score intellectual points.

 

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LEO STRONG
Self-confident, generous, warm-hearted, powerful leader, dramatic. Can be overly proud, vain, extravagant, arrogant.
AQUARIUS STRONG
Humanitarian, innovative, group conscious, progressive, serving others. Can be rebellious, eccentric, aloof, emotionally superficial, overly extroverted.
BALANCE OF ELEMENTS

FIRE STRONG
Fire is enthusiastic, dynamic, and spontaneous, but lacks reflection. We are more courageous and adventurous now, with a tendency to act before thinking. There is little concern about what happened in the past. We are competitive and possibly impatient or bored easily.
EARTH WEAK
There can be a lack of desire, interest, or skills regarding practical affairs. We may not be very much in touch with reality. Difficulties concentrating, grounding ourselves.
BALANCE OF MODES

FIXED STRONG
We are thinking about the long view, seeking out security and stability rather than change. We may be committed, focused, resistant to making changes, and stubborn.
MUTABLE WEAK
We can have a hard time adapting to changes and to others’ agendas.

 

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 (EDT) on July 31st:

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).

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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
OPPOSITION THE SUN Orb 3°01′ Separating
Discrepancies between our actions and emotional needs can reach a head. This is a time for acknowledging our feelings, but there is also a need for some self-control.

OPPOSITION MERCURY Orb 5°33′ Applying
There can be disagreement between logic and feeling, the heart and the head. Relationships can be somewhat strained as responses to one another can be too intellectual/logical or too emotional, swinging between the two. Nervous energy, hypersensitivity.

THE SUN

THE SUN IN LEO
You are good-hearted, have a sunny personality, and a strong need for attention. You have a generous nature, but can be arrogant.

9TH DEGREE OF LEO
Part of Body: Superior vena cava
Sabian Symbol: Glass blowers shape with their breath glowing forms.

ASPECTS OF THE SUN
QUINCUNX NEPTUNE Orb 1°04′ Applying
Dreaming, creating, and imagining have better results than hard decision making right now. There can be a temporary loss/lack of clarity. We can be questoning whether what we are doing or pursuing feeds our spiritual needs. Make adjustments if there is a discrepancy.

MERCURY

MERCURY IN LEO
You are enthusiastic in your quest for knowledge. You are proud of your learning abilities, and believe in the saying that learning is fun. You may have a tendency to be a know-it-all.

17TH DEGREE OF LEO
Part of Body: Right auricle
Sabian Symbol: Volunteer church choir makes social event of rehearsal.

ASPECTS OF MERCURY
TRINE URANUS Orb 3°46′ Applying
We are mentally alert and aware, and might be experimenting or opening our minds to new ideas. We could be feeling inspired, and our thinking is inventive. Varying our usual routine may be rewarding.

VENUS

VENUS IN LEO
We take more pride in our tastes, relationships, and personal possessions. We are more affectionate, expressive, and generous, and we tend to crave admiration and appreciation.

30TH DEGREE OF LEO
Part of Body: Back
Sabian Symbol: An unsealed letter.

ASPECTS OF VENUS
CONJUNCTION JUPITER Orb 2°17′ Applying
We are looking for more meaning or color to our lives and especially to our relationships. We seek to make others happy and tend to give others the benefit of the doubt. Our feelings and tastes are grand, and we may be especially extravagant or indulgent.

SQUARE SATURN Orb 1°42′ Applying
Lack of spontaneity when it comes to expressions of affection and the pursuit of pleasure, likely due to insecurities or fear. We may be reserved, withdrawn, cautious, and tight with money and/or feelings. Feelings of being alone and not getting what we want/need can be experienced now.

MARS

MARS IN CANCER
We are less likely to move straightforwardly towards our desires now. Our emotional moods especially affect the pursuit of our goals. We are a little more cautious and conservative under this influence, but we will fight for, about, or on behalf of those people and things that are dearest to our heart.

25TH DEGREE OF CANCER
Part of Body: Blood vessels of digestive organs
Sabian Symbol: A leader of men wrapped in an invisible mantle of power.

ASPECTS OF MARS
TRINE SATURN Orb 3°41′ Applying
We can be reserved but possess self-control now. We are better able to focus on priorities or practical affairs. This is a good time to take care of details, to get organized, and to put in hard work.

SQUARE URANUS Orb 4°06′ Separating
The desire to assert independence and to dominate can be strong. Impulsiveness can be a problem. We can be rebellious and willful, ignoring others’ needs in the process.

TRINE CHIRON Orb 3°38′ Separating
There is more courage to face problems. Fighting for the underdog. Physical healing can help inner healing, and vice versa.

JUPITER

JUPITER IN LEO
We are generous and dignified. Excessive egoism should be watched for. Prosperous areas are creative ones, entertainment, children, and recreation. Generosity brings success. (July 16th, 2014 to August 11th, 2015)

28TH DEGREE OF LEO
Part of Body: Chordae tendinae
Sabian Symbol: Many little birds on the limb of a large tree.

ASPECTS OF JUPITER
SQUARE SATURN Orb 0°35′ Applying
We are faced with the need to temper our enthusiasm or to slow down to avoid overextending ourselves. This is a time for clarifying and editing projects and goals. We may need to cut back on something in order to grow in another area. Patience is required now.

 

SATURN

SATURN IN SCORPIO
A strong period for dissecting and studying the unconscious/subconscious, for seeing how deep-rooted fears and patterns control our lives, and for dealing with and eventually mastering our addictions. Restrictions we experience through our debts to others can be magnified, and these can be material, moral, or emotional debts. This transit can help us to structure, organize, and make sense out of these debts. Dealing with fears of dependency and helplessness. Resourcefulness. (October 5, 2012 to December 23, 2014; then June 14, 2015 to September 17, 2015)

29TH DEGREE OF SCORPIO
Part of Body: Vomer
Sabian Symbol: A woman pleading for the lives of her children.

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).

21ST DEGREE OF ARIES
Part of Body: Eye muscles
Sabian Symbol: A pugilist entering the ring.

NEPTUNE

NEPTUNE IN PISCES
A long-term influence in which fantasy, imagination, compassion, and spirituality are in stronger focus. (April 4, 2011 to August 4, 2011, then February 3, 2012 to March 30, 2025, then October 22, 2025 to January 26, 2026).

10TH DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Left metatarsals
Sabian Symbol: An aviator in the clouds.

PLUTO

PLUTO IN CAPRICORN
Tests of our boundaries; breaking down and rebuilding structures and rules. (From January 25, 2008 to June 14, 2008, then November 26, 2008 to March 23, 2023, then June 11, 2023 to January 20, 2024, then September 1, 2024 to November 19, 2024).

14TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN
Part of Body: Right knee cartilage
Sabian Symbol: An ancient bas-relief carved in granite.

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).

21ST DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Left fibula muscle
Sabian Symbol: A little white lamb, a child, and a servant.

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.

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 SAGITTARIUS
This is an idealistic position. We love to learn and share our ideas and beliefs with others, and will go to great lengths to defend our principles and to reveal our truths.

12TH DEGREE OF SAGITTARIUS
Part of Body: Long saphenous veins
Sabian Symbol: A flag that turns into an eagle that crows.

JUNO

JUNO IN VIRGO
Partnership and service are tied together in some significant manner with this position. There may be some resistance to merging fully with a partner, as there is a need to remain independent, separate, and distinct even in a partnership.

12TH DEGREE OF VIRGO
Part of Body: Abdominal aorta
Sabian Symbol: A bride with her veil snatched away.

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.

1ST DEGREE OF AQUARIUS
Part of Body: Right tibial nerve
Sabian Symbol: An old adobe mission.

HYGEIA

HYGEIA IN LEO
You take pride in your health. You may have hobbies and pastimes linked with health.

12TH DEGREE OF LEO
Part of Body: Vertebral column
Sabian Symbol: An evening lawn party.

ASTRAEA

ASTRAEA IN CANCER
You have an inability to let go of your family. You prefer the comfort of your own home to the excitement of an open environment.

4TH DEGREE OF CANCER
Part of Body: Ninth rib
Sabian Symbol: A cat arguing with a mouse.

THE NORTH NODE

THE NORTH NODE IN LIBRA
This is a quest to learn co-operation. You have a tendency to want your own way and to force your opinions onto others. You need to develop selflessness, the ability to share and a sensitivity to the needs of other people.

3RD DEGREE OF LIBRA
Part of Body: Adrenals
Sabian Symbol: The dawn of a new day, everything changed.

THE SOUTH NODE

THE SOUTH NODE IN ARIES
This is a quest to learn co-operation. You have a tendency to want your own way and to force your opinions onto others. You need to develop selflessness, the ability to share and a sensitivity to the needs of other people.

3RD DEGREE OF ARIES
Part of Body: Cerebellum
Sabian Symbol: A cameo profile of a man in the outline of his country.

*** ASPECTS TO FIXED STARS ***

Transits 31 Jul 2015 – Event Chart

Aspects to Ven 29°Le59 +06°39′
Cnj 00°Vi02 REGULUS*** Majestic, success, (revenge)

Aspects to Jun 11°Vi33 +07°43′
Cnj 11°Vi31 ZOSMA — A victim or a saviour