Summary:
Mercury and Mars approach a square today that will occur early into the day tomorrow in the final degree of Aquarius and Scorpio, respectively. This can be an especially impulsive time when we can make rash decisions – something to watch for.
- The Moon is in Capricorn all day (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
There is very good energy for tying up loose ends of a project this morning, dear Aries, or for reviewing what you need to do next. Feeling organized is the key to feeling on top of things right now. As the day progresses, watch for too-quick decision making that stems from frustration rather than true instinct. Try to examine what kinds of things pull up the most frustration, as they are clues to unresolved issues that may be driving your behavior or causing undue stress in your life. Watch your temper and the words you choose to communicate, and avoid pushing something that needs a little more time to fully understand.
Taurus
The morning brings good energy for helpful conversations, particularly related to business, dear Taurus. As the day advances, watch for decision making that isn’t based on fact. You may not be seeing important details and should probably be careful not to come on too insistently with authority figures or in professional dealings. This is a time when you may feel like pushing a matter, but it’s best not to force issues. Partnerships can suffer from irritability if you’re not sure where to direct excess energy. Disagreements tonight tend to come from rushing and impatience, so make a point of slowing down and do your best not to jump to conclusions.
Gemini
This morning can find you in a determined mood, dear Gemini, ready to take on a challenge or to deal with a matter directly. As the day advances, both Mercury and Mars get closer to a square aspect shortly before they change signs. This can create an atmosphere of nervous tension. You might lose patience and feel pressured to make a decision. This can very well lead to positive things – such as finally taking action on a matter you left hanging – but it can also lead to too-hasty decisions or unnecessary arguments. You can be provocative whether or not it’s your intention, and should watch for impatience. Jumping into action before getting all the facts can be costly now.
Cancer
Good energy is with you this morning for uncovering a mystery, settling a debt or account, and making professional plans, dear Cancer. As the day progresses, there can be some pressure to make last-minute decisions, but you may not be fully equipped to make healthy ones! Try not to take action on a matter that you don’t yet understand fully. This can involve a love interest, child, or friend. Use the competitive energy you feel now to work on a productive project. Feeling on edge can be a difficult state to turn into a positive, but it’s also quite possible with determination. It can be especially important that you avoid cutting words with people you care about.
Leo
This morning is strong for productivity in general, dear Leo, and for firming up plans. However, as the day progresses, tensions can mount. Others can seem especially demanding later today, or, alternatively, you might be expecting a lot from them. There can be ego clashes, misunderstandings, and a general tendency to jump to conclusions – or to action before getting all the facts. While competition can motivate you to improve your game, defensiveness and impatience should be tamed. Family matters can be challenging now, especially if people are expressing themselves coarsely or insensitively. Try not to take this to heart.
Virgo
There is good take-charge energy this morning, dear Virgo, which suits you well. There can be new insight into a problem and you can be anxious to tie something up. Later today, however, you could feel pressure to make a decision, but you may not have all the facts in front of you. Changes in your daily schedule can frustrate you, but are likely necessary in the long run. Try not to make decisions about something you don’t yet fully understand, or under pressure. Wait until you have more facts and more patience! A partner can be help center you.
Libra
Use the productive energy of the morning to reason through a problem or tie up a loose end, dear Libra, because as the day progresses, there can be some tension that can interfere with good decision making and healthy relating. This is a time when you could speak too brusquely or prematurely about something that leads to regrets later. Try to wait things out. Jumping to conclusions or into action are not favored at this time, but if you use the competitive energy with us tonight to improve your own understanding of a situation or to step up your game, you are in a good place.
Scorpio
While the morning’s energies are strong for taking care of business and focusing on priorities, dear Scorpio, as the day advances, there could be some frustrations with others’ opinions, or they could be seen as critical or meddlesome. Don’t be afraid to stand up for yourself, but do it without defensiveness, if possible, for best results. The temptation to push a matter or to jump into action before getting all the facts is strong, but is probably unwise as well. Dissatisfaction with the status quo can be at the heart of restlessness now, but take your time on a plan of action that will get you out of a rut.
Sagittarius
There is easy, productive energy with you in the first half of the day, dear Sagittarius, particularly for applying to studies and creative projects. People are reasonable and conversations practically helpful. However, as the day advances, Mercury and Mars move towards a difficult aspect that can be, on one hand, motivating if you need a push to step up your game, but frustrating on the other if pressure builds and you feel the need to make a hasty decision. There may be a frustrating problem from the past that hasn’t been resolved that is nagging at you or driving decisions. There can be an agitated quality to the latter part of the day that leads to unnecessary arguments, so aim to slow yourself down.
Capricorn
The productive, sensible, and practical energy of the morning is right up your alley, dear Capricorn. You can enjoy the good feeling that being thorough gives you now. However, Mercury and Mars are about to leave the signs they are in, but before they do, they form a difficult aspect. This can contribute to an agitated atmosphere – one in which we might feel pressure to make decisions or take action prematurely. An issue surrounding values, money, or questions of ownership can be in focus for you. You can also be temperamental about whether others value and respect you. Watch that you don’t jump to conclusions, and avoid falling into this kind of thinking if others seem headed down that road.
Aquarius
The first half of the day is good for applying yourself to the things that need attention the most, dear Aquarius. A stronger sense of your priorities is with you. However, as the day advances, a tense aspect moves into focus involving Mercury in your sign and Mars in your sector of career, authority, and rules. The tendency may be to resist others’ wishes or to push an idea when people are too absorbed in their own desires to give yours due consideration. You may be provocative now, whether it’s your intention or not. Watch carefully for words you may later regret and conflicts with authority figures. Try not to feel pressured to take action when you’re not fully aware of all the angles of a situation.
Pisces
Practical thinking is improved this morning, dear Pisces. Take advantage, because as the day advances, we may be too impatient to see the best course of action. Watch for being too adamant about your beliefs or for pushing an idea that others may not be ready for. Impulsive decision making can be a real problem now. Aim to know more about an issue before jumping to conclusions or to action. Think before you speak, as there is a general tendency to express ourselves curtly and insensitively later today, and you’d be wise to keep some observations to yourself for now.
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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: 4 Mar 2016 0:00 am
Event: Moon in 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: 4 Mar 2016 5:44 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon SSq Mer
Description: Transiting Moon SemiSquare 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: 4 Mar 2016 6:49 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sxt Cer
Description: Transiting Moon Sextile Transiting Ceres
We can be feeling pleasantly attached to, or supported by, our loved ones or family. We are seeking out security, nurturing, and warmth, and we are more likely to express these things towards others.
Date & Time: 4 Mar 2016 7:32 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: 4 Mar 2016 7:37 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon SSq Mar
Description: Transiting Moon SemiSquare Transiting Mars
We can overreact and exhibit impatience. However, this can also be a time of self-motivation.
Date & Time: 4 Mar 2016 8:58 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sxt Jun
Description: Transiting Moon Sextile Transiting Juno
We can gain strength through others or through our relationships, and we are especially comfortable in one-on-one situations.
Date & Time: 4 Mar 2016 12:17 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cnj Plu
Description: Transiting Moon Conjunction Transiting Pluto
Deeper feelings emerge. Emotional extremes can be experienced now. This can be a time that we crave or recognize the need for an overhaul – a deep, lasting change.
Date & Time: 4 Mar 2016 2:57 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqr Ura
Description: Transiting Moon Square Transiting Uranus
There may be sudden, minor changes to plans, schedules. There can be rebelliousness and tension. Aim to be open to possibilities, and avoid making permanent decisions.
Date & Time: 4 Mar 2016 3:29 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Tri Jup
Description: Transiting Moon Trine Transiting Jupiter
We want to do good and to honor our inner code. We don’t sweat the small stuff right now. We are generous with our energy, time, and money. A great time to take up new feel-good opportunities. Show your confidence and optimism and reap the rewards.
Date & Time: 4 Mar 2016 6:51 pm
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: 4 Mar 2016 8:55 pm
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: 4 Mar 2016 0:25 am
Event: Tr-Tr Sun Cpl Ves
Description: Transiting Sun ContraParallel Transiting Vesta
Date & Time: 4 Mar 2016 8:36 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mer Sxt Ves
Description: Transiting Mercury Sextile Transiting Vesta
We are willing to put in the effort for a mental interest or project, and can feel pleasantly dedicated to our work or ideas. We are more able to focus on what we’re doing and communicating, and are more inclined to notice and consider details.
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 4th:
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.
ASPECTS OF THE MOON
SEXTILE THE SUN Orb 2°16′ Separating
This is a harmonious time. People are more cooperative and supportive than usual. Things seem to flow more easily, and confidence is natural.
TRINE JUPITER Orb 1°57′ Applying
We can be motivated to honor our inner code. We don’t sweat the small stuff right now. We are generous with our energy, time, and money. A great time to take up new feel-good opportunities. Show your confidence and optimism and reap the rewards.
SQUARE URANUS Orb 1°38′ Applying
There may be sudden, minor changes to plans, schedules. There can be rebelliousness and tension. Aim to be open to possibilities, and avoid making permanent decisions.
CONJUNCTION PLUTO Orb 0°09′ Applying
Deeper feelings emerge. Emotional extremes can be experienced now. This can be a time that we crave or recognize the need for an overhaul – a deep, lasting change.
SEXTILE CHIRON Orb 3°48′ Applying
There can be new or easy understanding of our feelings and impressions now. We have a greater understanding of, or compassion for, others’ problems. We are more emotionally present and involved.
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.
15TH DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Left cutaneous veins
Sabian Symbol: An officer preparing to drill his men.
ASPECTS OF THE SUN
OPPOSITION JUPITER Orb 4°14′ 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 1°29′ 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 4°52′ 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 2°26′ 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 6°05′ 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 7°16′ 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.
29TH DEGREE OF AQUARIUS
Part of Body: Left tibia
Sabian Symbol: Butterfly emerging from a chrysalis.
ASPECTS OF MERCURY
SQUARE MARS Orb 0°40′ 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.
21ST DEGREE OF AQUARIUS
Part of Body: Spinal nervous system
Sabian Symbol: A woman disappointed and disillusioned.
ASPECTS OF VENUS
SEXTILE URANUS Orb 1°58′ 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.
9TH DEGREE OF VIRGO
Part of Body: Oesophageal groove
Sabian Symbol: A swimming race.
ASPECTS OF JUPITER
SQUARE SATURN Orb 2°44′ 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°19′ 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°48′ 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°50′ 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 3°01′ 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°25′ 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°35′ 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°28′ 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°11′ 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.
15TH DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Left cutaneous veins
Sabian Symbol: An officer preparing to drill his men.
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 ***
Aspects to Sun 14°Pi33 -06°04′
Cnj 15°Pi31 ACHERNAR Risk of rapid endings.
Aspects to Mar 29°Sc28 -18°46′
Cnj 29°Sc41 TOLIMAN Learning, the lessons of life.
Aspects to Plu 16°Cp59 -20°51′
Cnj 16°Cp51 RUKBAT Steadiness and strength.
Aspects to Jun 15°Sc09 -06°34′
Cnj 15°Sc18 ZUBEN ELGENUBI Positive social reform
Aspects to Nod 21°Vi49 +03°14′
Cnj 21°Vi50 DENEBOLA To go against society
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