Summary:
- The Moon is in Taurus until 5:03 PM.
- The Moon is void from 5:46 AM until 5:03 PM.
- The Moon is in Gemini from 5:03 PM forward (until Tuesday, March 15th, at 8:56 PM).
- The Moon is waxing and in its Waxing Crescent phase.
- A New Moon (Solar Eclipse) occurred on the 8th, and a First Quarter Moon will occur on March 15th.
- Mars is in its pre-retrograde shadow (Mars will retrograde from April 17-June 29).
- Venus spends its first full day in Pisces (Venus transits Pisces from March 12-April 5).
Times are EDT
Horoscopes
Aries
Try not to make firm plans today, and instead, work with any changes that emerge instead of resisting them, dear Aries. Others can be unpredictable or edgy. You are quite able to see what attitudes or situations are tripping you up, with an eye for improvement. Your love life, however, may be an area of uncertainty or drama. Exaggeration is likely to be part of the picture on a romantic level. Go over documents and communications carefully before finalizing them. Financial or legal complications are possible right now, but what emerges today and tomorrow can help you to clear the air.
Taurus
The Moon continues to transit your sign until late afternoon, dear Taurus, harmonizing with the Sun in your friendship sector and contributing to a good feeling of knowing where you’re headed and of general support. There may be a disagreement about an ownership or money matter later today and into tomorrow, however. Emotions can run high when it comes to basic values. Instincts for financial matters may be a little out of step, as impatience leaves you less than objective. Some of you could be a little unsure of someone’s feelings for you. Ride this out, but pay attention to resentments that surface now, as they are often hidden.
Gemini
The day can begin rather quietly, dear Gemini, and you might in fact be craving some quiet time. Later today and into tomorrow can be a tad tricky in your relationships with a partner or close friend. Differences and problem areas are in strong focus, and it can be difficult to see around them. You will feel at your best when you let go of frustration or anger, and when you forgive, ultimately, but right now, you may need to get something off your chest. The Moon moves into your sign this evening, and emotions are felt a little more strongly than usual, making it a challenge to stay objective.
Cancer
The energies of early today are good for harmonizing with your friends and networks, dear Cancer, but as the day moves forward, resentment that you may have buried can emerge. This can stimulate restlessness or arguments and drama. Positively, you may be able to clear the air about a frustrating matter. Defensiveness can be your worst enemy now, so aim to rise above it and focus on resolving problems instead. The Moon’s move into your privacy sector this evening can serve as an important reminder that you need some breathing room so that you can hear yourself think.
Leo
You can feel especially good about meeting responsibilities and taking care of business today, dear Leo. There can be some feelings of unrest stimulated later today and into tomorrow, and it would be wise to sort out any seemingly sudden anger, frustration, or resentment before unleashing it on others. Financial matters that have been challenging in the past but that have been dormant can emerge for your attention. Complicated emotional entanglements and feelings can be in focus as well. There can be some disagreement or confusion about depth of commitment in a relationship for some of you.
Virgo
An ability to take the high road and to avoid defensive or critical stances can come in handy today, dear Virgo. While the Moon’s transit through your adventure sector until late afternoon generally keeps you tuned in to the bigger picture, later today there can be a tendency to worry about your reputation, career, standing, and family matters to boot. Someone may be disapproving of your desires or the attention you’re showing others. If you focus on improving relationships, however, something positive can come out of these things, and clearing the air may be exactly what you needed.
Libra
There is a tendency to quite happily keep to yourself and observe others much of the day, dear Libra. Later today and into tomorrow, however, lingering problems in relationships can reach a point of conflict. Tension can magnify over a difference of opinion, but the viewpoint itself may not be the true problem. If frustrations are about your environment instead, which can be the case for some of you, aim to take small steps towards a stronger feeling of being on top of things by organizing or eliminating some clutter or personal possessions a little bit at a time.
Scorpio
While we may be seeing things more realistically than usual today, dear Scorpio, we are not necessarily tactful, which should be kept in mind. There is get-up-and-go energy with us later today, but for you, this is evident in a more internalized than outward manner. You could be gung-ho about resolving an emotional or private matter. There may be an exciting intimate encounter or discovery. Particularly tomorrow but starting later today can be a little tricky when it comes to close relationships, as you might easily find yourself at cross purposes.
Sagittarius
You are particularly proud of the practical things you do and the services you render for others today, dear Sagittarius. Avoid pushing yourself too hard, but do enjoy the extra boost of motivation to get your life organized. Later today and into tomorrow, emotions may have you feeling stuck in a state of frustration or discontent. Of course, you’re never truly stuck, but it can be difficult to pull yourself out of a focus on what’s wrong rather than what’s right. Focus on keeping your life running smoothly, and aim to look at matters clearly and realistically. Conservative planning will ensure greater success for the time being.
Capricorn
This morning, you can be feeling quite spirited and positive, dear Capricorn, and this helps you to more easily put the past behind you. Good energy is with you for getting your message across clearly. You can feel a little frustrated later today if you sense that others have a hidden agenda or that they’re holding back information. While you can’t entirely escape from pressures, you can resolve to not let them weigh you down. Pressures can also ease if you consciously let go of old patterns and methods that are wearing you out.
Aquarius
Until late afternoon today, dear Aquarius, the Moon continues its transit of your professional sector, bringing a strong need to tend to your responsibilities to others, after which there is a move towards teamwork, friendships, and networking. There are trends occurring later today and into tomorrow involving some clash of values with a friend or group, and perhaps some power plays. While there can be a lack of easy flow and perhaps some misunderstandings now, it will be important to clear the air if things are frustrating you going forward.
Pisces
You are in a good position to get your message across or to present your ideas in the first half of the day, dear Pisces. Later today, you’re inclined to want to relax or withdraw a little, and this is natural and good for you. However, distractions can take the form of touchy or sensitive people around you. People can be obsessed with a particular idea and can become very tense if others don’t follow them. Try your best to get over attitudes or thought patterns that are too negative to do you any good. A confusing relationship matter may be part of the picture today and/or tomorrow. However, a clearing of the air may be exactly what you need at the moment.
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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: 13 Mar 2016 5:03 pm
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: 13 Mar 2016 5:46 am
Event: Moon goes void of course
Date & Time: 13 Mar 2016 1:17 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sxt Chi
Description: Transiting Moon Sextile Transiting Chiron
We are more emotionally present and involved. We more easily hone in on problem areas and want to fix them. Synchronicity is a feature of our daily life right now. Tune in and enjoy the spiritual signposts.
Date & Time: 13 Mar 2016 2:20 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Tri Nod
Description: Transiting Moon Trine Transiting North Node
A good time for dealing with the public, for making connections, and for taking positive steps towards a personal or professional goal. You are able to make changes. This is a feel-good time for embracing new opportunities.
Date & Time: 13 Mar 2016 4:46 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sxt Sun
Description: Transiting Moon Sextile Transiting Sun
This is a harmonious time. People are more cooperative and supportive than usual. Things seem to flow more easily, and confidence is natural.
Date & Time: 13 Mar 2016 4:03 pm
Event: Tr-Tr 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: 13 Mar 2016 7:21 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqr Ven
Description: Transiting Moon Square Transiting Venus
Romantic matters can be unsettled, or we can be a little insecure in our relationships. It can be difficult to show restraint. An indulgent, moody time. Hypersensitivity.
Date & Time: 13 Mar 2016 7:42 pm
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: 13 Mar 2016 8:42 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Opp Mar
Description: Transiting Moon Opposition Transiting Mars
We may be acting on impulse now, and if we’ve been holding back our feelings, they might burst up and out now. There can be touchiness, we can be temperamental, but also courageous. There could be domestic conflict or a conflict within ourselves (whether or not to express something, or to act upon a desire).
Date & Time: 13 Mar 2016 10:44 pm
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: 13 Mar 2016 6:21 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mer Tri Jun
Description: Transiting Mercury Trine Transiting Juno
This is a good time to team up with someone to generate ideas or solve problems, or simply to listen to and be heard. Mental rapport can be experienced now.
Date & Time: 13 Mar 2016 11:35 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Ven SSq Plu
Description: Transiting Venus SemiSquare Transiting Pluto
Your interactions with others may be intense right now. Express yourself honestly and then step back and allow others to discover their truth.
Date & Time: 13 Mar 2016 7:51 am
Event: Tr-Tr Jup Qnx Pal
Description: Transiting Jupiter Quincunx Transiting Pallas
Date & Time: 13 Mar 2016 12:38 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Jup Opp Cer
Description: Transiting Jupiter Opposition Transiting Ceres
Date & Time: 13 Mar 2016 11:44 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Jup Sqq Ves
Description: Transiting Jupiter SesquiSquare Transiting Vesta
We may have trouble with motivation levels, or finding meaning in, our work, projects, and obligations at this time. Alternatively, we may take on too much, and feel overloaded.
TAURUS STRONG
Stable and enduring, strong values, unyielding, earthy, acquisitive, strong desires. Can be stuck, stubborn, overly possessive, self-indulgent.
SAGITTARIUS STRONG
Inspiring, broad vision, enthusiastic, goal seeking, truthful, adventurous. Can be reckless, unrestrained, tactless.
PISCES STRONG
Compassionate, sensitive, self-sacrificing, gentle, intuitive. Can be escapist, impractical, hyper-sensitive, gullible.
BALANCE OF ELEMENTS
AIR WEAK
We may have a difficult time being objective or detached. We may not be especially communicative.
WATER STRONG
We are more compassionate, emotional, and intuitive than usual, and we may react emotionally to situations, possibly at the expense of logic or practicality.
BALANCE OF MODES
CARDINAL WEAK
This is not a time that we tend to naturally initiate actions. We may be stronger at following up than starting anew. Survival mechanisms may be weaker now.
MUTABLE STRONG
We are flexible, adaptable, willing, open to change, and possibly flighty or nervous.
LUNAR PHASE: CRESCENT
Moon 45 to 90 degrees ahead of the Sun.
This is an eager, impulsive, and progressive time. We are motivated and ready to take on challenges.
The following aspects (major only) and positions are at noon (EST) on March 13th:
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 lifetime).
THE MOON
THE MOON IN TAURUS
This is a time for settling in, establishing and maintaining routines, and consolidating existing projects. We are building and developing. We crave predictability, stability, and security. This time favors ongoing projects and activities more than new ones.
ASPECTS OF THE MOON
SQUARE VENUS Orb 3°59′ Applying
There could be clashes between the desire for familiarity and the need for pleasure. Overindulgence or overspending possible.
OPPOSITION MARS Orb 5°03′ Applying
We may be acting on impulse now, and if we’ve been holding back our feelings, they might burst up and out now. There can be touchiness, we can be temperamental, but also courageous. There could be domestic conflict or a conflict within ourselves (whether or not to express something, or to act upon a desire).
THE SUN
THE SUN IN PISCES
You are an imaginative and serene individual. You need to express your fantasies and imagination, and may be a dreamer or be ungrounded.
24TH DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Right distal tibio-fibular joint
Sabian Symbol: An inhabited island.
ASPECTS OF THE SUN
CONJUNCTION MERCURY Orb 9°14′ Applying
Thoughts and communications about ourselves and our goals. We are expressing ourselves confidently, directly, and clearly.
OPPOSITION JUPITER Orb 5°55′ Separating
You are restless and find it difficult to settle in one place. Your larger-than-life ideals stand in the way of you achieving your goals. Your challenge is to find a balance between stability and adventure. Then you will be able to reach all your goals.
CONJUNCTION CHIRON Orb 2°21′ Separating
You are wounded, either physically or emotionally. You are scared to express yourself because you are so sensitive to pain. At some stage in your early life you have suffered and this contributes to your adult fear of pain. You have a compassionate nature as you have the ability to understand other people’s hurts.
CONJUNCTION THE SOUTH NODE Orb 1°45′ Separating
In past lives you have not expressed yourself to your greatest potential. In this life you are being challenged to use these talents. You have been given a second chance.
MERCURY
MERCURY IN PISCES
You are highly intuitive with a good imagination. You have the ability to tune into other people’s thoughts. You may have difficulty distinguishing reality from fantasy. You may experience periods where you seem to disappear into a dream world before being jolted back to reality.
15TH DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Left cutaneous veins
Sabian Symbol: An officer preparing to drill his men.
ASPECTS OF MERCURY
OPPOSITION JUPITER Orb 3°18′ Applying
You are prone to making mountains out of molehills. You struggle to keep a balanced viewpoint, but can become fanatical in pursuit of your beliefs.
SQUARE SATURN Orb 1°58′ Applying
Critical thinking that can skew to overly negative, rigid, nit-picky, or narrow. Communications are guarded and unnatural, not flowing. There can be delays or frustrations getting from point A to point B, and getting our message across. A time for editing.
CONJUNCTION NEPTUNE Orb 4°17′ Separating
You have an imaginative mind, although at times you speak in a vague fashion. You are sensitive to the thoughts and ideas of other people. You are creative.
SEXTILE PLUTO Orb 2°51′ Applying
You are able to research topics and form your own opinion. You may be impatient with superficial understandings.
CONJUNCTION CHIRON Orb 6°52′ Applying
Early childhood education or communication were a source of pain for you. You grew up believing something was wrong with the way you communicated with others, or that you were not intelligent. As an adult you are a good listener and understand the pain of other people.
CONJUNCTION THE SOUTH NODE Orb 7°28′ Applying
Your communication skills are highly-developed, but you need to avoid your tendency for talk rather than action. You are being challenged to stop scattering your energy in all directions and put your communication skills to good use.
VENUS
VENUS IN PISCES
You yearn to merge and be at-one with your partner. In fact you want to be at-one with the universe. You also enjoy sharing inspirational activities with your partner, ranging from listening to beautiful music to visiting an art gallery.
2ND DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Left calcaneum
Sabian Symbol: A squirrel hiding from hunters.
ASPECTS OF VENUS
SQUARE MARS Orb 1°03′ Applying
You may have some difficulty being patient with loved ones. You can be aggressive and irritable when others fail to keep up with your activities. You can be equally impatient with yourself.
CONJUNCTION NEPTUNE Orb 8°26′ Applying
You yearn for romance within your personal relationships. You are seeking an ideal and perfect partner, who only exists in fairy tales. You become disillusioned with the imperfections of relationships and seek solace in a fantasy world. You need to face the realities and imperfections of yourself and others. Then you will be able to share beauty, art and creative pursuits with your partners.
MARS
MARS IN SAGITTARIUS
You are an inspirational leader, and have a strong desire for exploration and adventure. You may be one-pointed in your desires.
3RD DEGREE OF SAGITTARIUS
Part of Body: Ischia
Sabian Symbol: Two men playing chess.
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.
18TH DEGREE OF VIRGO
Part of Body: Obliquus abdominis muscles
Sabian Symbol: Two girls playing with a ouija board.
ASPECTS OF JUPITER
SQUARE SATURN Orb 1°19′ 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.
QUINCUNX URANUS Orb 1°18′ Separating
You need to learn how to put all your enthusiasm to good use. You lack self discipline and leave the details of your grand schemes to others to sort out. Learn to manage yourself better and you will achieve much.
OPPOSITION NEPTUNE Orb 7°36′ Applying
We may be misled easily under this influence–by others, or by our own unrealistic or inflated expectations. Routine seems to be particularly unsatisfying now, as we are inclined to want to find more meaning in what we’re doing.
TRINE PLUTO Orb 0°27′ 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 3°33′ Separating
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 4°09′ 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)
17TH DEGREE OF SAGITTARIUS
Part of Body: Sciatic nerve
Sabian Symbol: An easter sunrise service.
ASPECTS OF SATURN
TRINE URANUS Orb 2°38′ Separating
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′ Separating
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).
19TH DEGREE OF ARIES
Part of Body: Corpus callosum cerebri
Sabian Symbol: The magic carpet.
ASPECTS OF URANUS
SQUARE PLUTO Orb 1°46′ Separating
A time for making sweeping changes and for adapting to changes in order to progress. This is a time for revising, altering, overhauling, and purging. We can experience tension, fear, and pressure, but also a sense of liberation from over-attachments and situations that have been holding us back from growth.
NEPTUNE
NEPTUNE IN PISCES
A long-term influence in which fantasy, imagination, compassion, and spirituality are in stronger focus. (April 4, 2011 to August 4, 2011, then February 3, 2012 to March 30, 2025, then October 22, 2025 to January 26, 2026)
11TH DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Lymph vessels of foot
Sabian Symbol: Men seeking illumination.
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).
18TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN
Part of Body: Ligaments of right knee
Sabian Symbol: The union jack flies from a new british destroyer.
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).
22ND DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Achilles tendon of right foot
Sabian Symbol: A man bringing down the new law from sinai.
ASPECTS OF CHIRON
CONJUNCTION THE SOUTH NODE Orb 0°35′ Applying
You have a tendency to become stuck in a mire of self-pity, seeing only the pain and suffering in life. You need to develop the caring and sensitive side of your nature for the good of others.
VESTA
VESTA IN TAURUS
You have the ability to work in a stable and persistent manner. You are committed to working in a comfortable and predictable manner. You need to avoid becoming inflexible.
3RD DEGREE OF TAURUS
Part of Body: Pharynx – oral part
Sabian Symbol: Steps up to a lawn blooming with clover.
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.
18TH DEGREE OF AQUARIUS
Part of Body: Spinal nervous system
Sabian Symbol: A man unmasked.
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.
15TH DEGREE OF SCORPIO
Part of Body: Cowper’s glands
Sabian Symbol: Children playing around five mounds of sand.
CERES
CERES IN PISCES
You feel most cared for when experiencing at-one-ment with the world. You care for others by relieving their pain. You have compassion for your loved ones.
18TH DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Extensor muscles of right toes
Sabian Symbol: In a huge tent a famous revivalist conducts his meeting.
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.
22ND DEGREE OF VIRGO
Part of Body: Gall-bladder
Sabian Symbol: A royal coat of arms.
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.
22ND DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Achilles tendon of right foot
Sabian Symbol: A man bringing down the new law from sinai.
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*** CONJUNCTIONS TO FIXED STARS ***
Transits 13 Mar 2016 – Event Chart
Aspects to Plu 17°Cp10 -20°50′
Cnj 16°Cp51 RUKBAT Steadiness and strength.
Aspects to Pal 17°Aq41 +05°34′
Cnj 17°Aq35 SUALOCIN Tantalising but naive.
Aspects to Jun 14°Sc48 -05°46′
Cnj 15°Sc18 ZUBEN ELGENUBI Positive social reform
Aspects to Nod 21°Vi47 +03°15′
Cnj 21°Vi50 DENEBOLA To go against society
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