Summary:
- The Moon is in Sagittarius until 5:01 AM.
- The Moon is void until 5:01 AM (since yesterday at 9:54 PM).
- The Moon is in Capricorn from 5:01 AM forward (until Saturday, March 5th, at 11:21 AM).
- The Moon is waning and in its Last Quarter Moon phase.
- A Last Quarter Moon occurred on the 1st, and a New Moon (Solar Eclipse) will occur on March 8th.
- Mars is in its pre-retrograde shadow (Mars will retrograde from April 17-June 29).
Times are EST
Horoscopes
Aries

In the first half of the day, dear Aries, watch for a tendency to overdo things. You may be misjudging someone or a situation, which can lead to a minor disappointment or mishap. As much as you’d like to be productive, it can be difficult to focus. As the day advances, you are less inclined to rely on outside things to make yourself happy, and can find quite a bit of contentment in home, family, or private time. It’s a good time to give yourself a little slack – you’re in need of self-pampering. The Moon’s move into your life path sector this morning, however, can keep you focused on goals and long-term security, so find a happy balance between self-care and filling responsibilities.
Taurus

Watch today for putting too much of your energy into efforts that are low-priority, dear Taurus. It’s a form of procrastination that can trick you into thinking you’re busy and productive, when you are in fact neglecting the important things. Promises made today can be hard to keep later, as people in general are not seeing their capabilities clearly. A totally new perspective on a problem can come to you in a flash later today. There can be good feelings and special warmth with friends as the day advances.
Gemini

This morning, watch for mood swings, dear Gemini, as there is a tendency to put your faith or hope in the wrong things! This bit of off timing is not a serious detour, but it would be wise to avoid making important or large purchases and decisions based on perceptions of value this morning. Keep things real. By afternoon, you should be feeling free from restlessness.The desire for comfort from others is strong later today, but you are also projecting yourself as a nurturer or helpful leader, and people can be drawn to you for advice or comfort. Business decisions are wiser in the second half of the day.
Cancer

This morning, there can be difficulties seeing eye to eye with others, dear Cancer. Timing is a bit off. Take a step back, and allow both yourself and others to breathe until you feel more in sync. As the day advances, good energy is with you for healing, helpful interactions with others, as well as for nurturing a dream or fantasy. You’ll be happy you didn’t push an issue in the morning – sometimes accepting off timing and moving on is the best way to handle things. If you are able to tap into this wonderful energy, you can create something truly inspiring, even if it’s simply some words shared with others.
Leo

This morning, you may need to watch for a tendency to misjudge or to overdo, dear Leo. Extravagance or neglect is possible when it comes to your money and income, and while some disregard of the material world can be worthwhile, too much and it costs you quite a bit of energy. You might wrestle with a moral issue now or there can be a difference in values that interferes in a partnership. Try to find a balance between responsibility and pleasure-seeking. Later today, however, there is strong energy for creative activities and creative relating. Your courage builds, especially when it comes to sharing yourself with others.
Virgo

This morning, the Moon moves into harmony with your sign, dear Virgo, and lunar energy is smooth. Aim to try something new instead of sticking with the usual routine. Allow your creativity to flow. A Venus-Jupiter challenge this morning could lead to misjudgments, however – nothing serious, but you may not receive the appreciation you’re expecting. Perception of value can be a little off, making it less than ideal for important decision making. While you could experience some self-doubt this morning when it comes to your ability to handle a work matter, or to understand the tasks you need to perform, as the day progresses, confidence returns and you’re more than willing to share them with others. In fact, there is strong energy for feeling especially comfortable with a significant other.
Libra

This morning, there is a tendency to plan poorly or to overreach, dear Libra. Avoid overextending yourself. You might too quickly succumb to excesses if inner restlessness is stirred and it may take you some time to come in touch with what it is that you are truly craving. It can be difficult to settle on one thing or the other, but indecision may in fact be a good thing, as judgment can be off right now. As the day advances, you are more single-minded in focus, and this tends to put an end to confusion. It’s a good time for considering special ways to improve health and/or your work environment. Interactions with others tend to be warm and helpful.
Scorpio

It can be difficult to focus on priorities this morning, dear Scorpio, and you might want to watch for a tendency to go over the top in order to manage an uncomfortable situation. Try not to borrow from the future by promising or putting off something that will eventually cost you. You might experience a disconnect with a friend. Confidence and clarity return by midday, and as you come into your own, creativity improves. In fact, this is a strong time for nurturing a talent or hobby, and perhaps sharing your work or ideas with others. The reception should be warm right now.
Sagittarius

Take extra time to center yourself instead of scattering your energy today, dear Sagittarius. As excited as you may be about an idea, it’s not the best time to share or present it. You may not get the reception or appreciation you’d like this morning with Venus and Jupiter in an awkward angle to one another. Avoid the trap of looking outside of yourself too much when assessing your own worth. Feel your own accomplishments and avoid comparing them to those of others. Be moderate and disciplined for best results. As early as this afternoon, you’re likely to feel more centered and comforted. Family and home life can be a source of pleasure and warmth.
Capricorn

The Moon moves into your sign this morning, dear Capricorn, and it’s a good time for awareness of your emotional needs, especially those that you may have brushed off in recent days. Watch for a tendency to say yes, fully thinking that you’re capable of handling it all, but you could be overestimating the time and energy you actually have to fulfill promises. Your perceptions of value may be a little skewed, and this makes it less than ideal for making important purchases. While you may be suffering from a lazy streak in the first half of the day, a more business-like attitude is with you by midday. You are resourceful and find it especially easy to come to agreements.
Aquarius

This can be a good day for teaming up with others and coming up with solid ideas, dear Aquarius. However, you could be feeling hesitant about putting plans into action, and perhaps rightfully so. Enjoy the process, but wait until your confidence returns before making solid plans. Before making a commitment today, make sure you are considering the important details. You might not be getting the recognition or attention you are craving, at least not overtly or in the manner you’d like. By midday, problems tend to be forgotten. Later today, you can pour a whole lot of energy into a financial project or problem. Purchases for the home or for improved health may figure strongly.
Pisces

Expectations of others could be off in the first half of the day, dear Pisces. Avoid putting too much of yourself into counting on others which can get you in line for a disappointment. You are seeing what you want to see in a friend or lover, and while this can feel like a temporary fix to your mood, the reality of the situation is likely to present itself. Use this time to increase your powers of empathy and compassion, but not to over-idealize someone. Later today, others are drawn to your healing energy, and you could be in the position to soothe, comfort, or otherwise care for someone. The Moon moves into your social sector this morning, and some of the pressure to perform is released.
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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: 3 Mar 2016 5:01 am
Event: Moon enters Capricorn
Description: The Moon in Capricorn
Consolidate. Pay attention to the foundations of life. Repair and restructure. Attend to financial or business matters. Make solid plans and get organized.
Date & Time: 3 Mar 2016 1:20 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Tri Ves
Description: Transiting Moon Trine 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: 3 Mar 2016 3:42 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon SSq Pal
Description: Transiting Moon SemiSquare Transiting Pallas
We may be concerned about what others are thinking of us now, and can be sensitive to negativity and criticism, or what we perceive as such. We might not understand one another, and can be at odds with one another on a mental or intellectual level. Someone’s belief or idea can make us feel insecure or out of sorts, or otherwise rub us the wrong way.
Date & Time: 3 Mar 2016 5:01 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cnj Cap
Description: Transiting Moon Entering Capricorn
Consolidate. Pay attention to the foundations of life. Repair and restructure. Attend to financial or business matters. Make solid plans and get organized.
Date & Time: 3 Mar 2016 5:20 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon SSq Jun
Description: Transiting Moon SemiSquare 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: 3 Mar 2016 12:58 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon SSq Ven
Description: Transiting Moon SemiSquare Transiting Venus
Relationships may be subtly strained or unsettled. Try to relax and not obsess. Restlessness can lead to poor choices or overindulgence. Show restraint and reap the rewards.
Date & Time: 3 Mar 2016 10:56 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sxt Nep
Description: Transiting Moon Sextile 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: 3 Mar 2016 0:11 am
Event: Tr-Tr Sun Cpl Ura
Description: Transiting Sun ContraParallel Transiting Uranus
Date & Time: 3 Mar 2016 4:36 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Sun Cnj Cer
Description: Transiting Sun Conjunction Transiting Ceres
We seek out nourishment and naturally nurture and support others right now. Needs and cravings are in strong focus, and we are drawn to those things we see as wholesome, healthy, and natural.
Date & Time: 3 Mar 2016 7:03 am
Event: Tr-Tr Ven Qnx Jup
Description: Transiting Venus Quincunx Transiting Jupiter
It can be difficult to find a balance between responsibilities and the desire for self-gratification. This can sometimes point to a moral dilemma.
Date & Time: 3 Mar 2016 10:05 am
Event: Tr-Tr Ura Cpl Jun
Description: Transiting Uranus ContraParallel Transiting Juno
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.
PISCES STRONG
Compassionate, sensitive, self-sacrificing, gentle, intuitive. Can be escapist, impractical, hyper- sensitive, gullible.
BALANCE OF ELEMENTS
FIRE WEAK
We are not very goal-oriented right now, or motivation to pursue our goals may be waning/lacking. Changes feel overwhelming. Enthusiasm may be low, we argue less, and we think more than we take action.
BALANCE OF MODES
The modes are balanced.
LUNAR PHASE: THIRD QUARTER
Moon from 90 to 45 degrees behind the Sun.
We have strong beliefs and are likely to put them into action. We have the wisdom to know when to act, but sometimes can be inflexible.
The following aspects (major only) and positions are at noon (EST) on March 3rd:
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 CAPRICORN
You feel secure when life is structured, or you are working hard. You may be emotionally distant or cold. You mother’s love may be limited in some way. Your mother may have been strict or cold.
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.
14TH DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Right cutaneous veins
Sabian Symbol: A lady in fox fur.
ASPECTS OF THE SUN
OPPOSITION JUPITER Orb 5°22′ Applying
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.
SQUARE SATURN Orb 2°27′ Applying
We can feel temporarily blocked or thwarted, and possibly less than confident. We might want to delay important decision making until a more enlightened, positive time.
CONJUNCTION NEPTUNE Orb 3°54′ Separating
Fantasy plays a strong part in your life, either as a creative channel or as an escape. You are ‘other worldly’, possibly artistic or musical. You may be unclear of your own identity. Try to use your creativity rather than escaping through addictive behaviour.
SEXTILE PLUTO Orb 3°25′ Applying
You will be able to express your power in a positive manner. You will also have the opportunity to renew your vitality when necessary.
CONJUNCTION CHIRON Orb 7°01′ Applying
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 8°17′ Applying
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 AQUARIUS
You are brimming with original and unique ideas. You enjoy exchanging ideas with other people, particularly friends and groups of people. You are an inventive thinker, and may rebel against old and traditional ideas.
28TH DEGREE OF AQUARIUS
Part of Body: Right tibia
Sabian Symbol: A tree felled and sawed.
ASPECTS OF MERCURY
SQUARE MARS Orb 1°55′ Applying
Questions are raised, discussions can become heated, and there can be nervous excitement now. Enthusiasm is likely, but may go a little too far. Impulsive speech or other communications. Mechanical breakdowns are possible.
VENUS
VENUS IN AQUARIUS
You enjoy unconventional and odd relationships, which give you the freedom to express your individuality. You enjoy talking more than touching. You enjoy being in a group of friends.
20TH DEGREE OF AQUARIUS
Part of Body: Spinal nervous system
Sabian Symbol: A big white dove, a message bearer.
ASPECTS OF VENUS
QUINCUNX JUPITER Orb 0°16′ Separating
You like to have the approval of other people. You need to make adjustments in your life so that you can be generous and warm-hearted regardless of others’ opinions.
SEXTILE URANUS Orb 0°46′ Separating
You like relationships which offer you the opportunity to express your individuality.
MARS
MARS IN SCORPIO
You are a passionate warrior. You are dramatic, and may have strong sexual urges. You may make a vengeful opponent.
30TH DEGREE OF SCORPIO
Part of Body: Nasal muscles
Sabian Symbol: The halloween jester.
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.
19TH DEGREE OF VIRGO
Part of Body: Oesophageal groove
Sabian Symbol: A swimming race.
ASPECTS OF JUPITER
SQUARE SATURN Orb 2°54′ 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 0°29′ Applying
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.
TRINE PLUTO Orb 1°57′ 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 1°39′ 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 2°54′ 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°24′ 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°33′ 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°27′ 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)
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).
17TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN
Part of Body: Condyle of left tibia
Sabian Symbol: A girl surreptitiously bathing in the nude.
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.
ASPECTS OF CHIRON
CONJUNCTION THE SOUTH NODE Orb 1°15′ 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 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.
29TH DEGREE OF ARIES
Part of Body: Auditory canal
Sabian Symbol: A celestial choir singing.
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.
15TH DEGREE OF AQUARIUS
Part of Body: Lymph vessels of right lower leg
Sabian Symbol: Two lovebirds sitting on a fence.
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.
16TH DEGREE OF SCORPIO
Part of Body: Right ovary, cochlea of inner ear
Sabian Symbol: A girl’s face breaking into a smile.
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.
14TH DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Right cutaneous veins
Sabian Symbol: A lady in fox fur.
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 3 Mar 2016 – Event Chart
Aspects to Mar 29°Sc06 -18°41′
Cnj 29°Sc41 TOLIMAN Learning, the lessons of life.
Aspects to Plu 16°Cp58 -20°51′
Cnj 16°Cp51 RUKBAT Steadiness and strength.
Aspects to Jun 15°Sc10 -06°39′
Cnj 15°Sc18 ZUBEN ELGENUBI Positive social reform
Aspects to Nod 21°Vi50 +03°14′
Cnj 21°Vi50 DENEBOLA To go against society
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