Astrology of Today – October 12, 2015

Summary:

There is a Balsamic Moon until 8:05 PM, and it’s a time to reflect and meditate, not for making commitments. A New Moon at 8:05 PM clears the decks, but it’s important to take in, feel, experience, and observe. A Libra New Moon is about relationships, negotiations, compromises.

• The Moon is in Libra all day (until Tuesday, October 13th, at 5:38 PM).
• The Moon is void from 8:05 PM (until tomorrow at 5:38 PM).
• The Moon is waning and in its Waning Crescent phase until 8:05 PM / the Moon is waxing and in its New phase from 8:05 PM forward.
• A New Moon occurs today at 8:05 PM in the sign of Libra.

Times are EDT

Horoscopes

Aries

The desire to improve and grow is strong and building these days, dear Aries, and a New Moon this evening can help bring a boost of energy in the direction of close relationships and especially partnerships. The weeks ahead are powerful for your connections. This is a time for new beginnings and improvements to partnerships, or to your negotiation skills and attitude towards relating. For some, this is about bringing a relationship to a new level, or for making a connection that could lead to a significant relationship. There can be some impulsiveness today, so it would be wise to distinguish between making changes for the sake of change, and making changes that will truly propel you forward on an improved path. Express your appreciation for others.

Taurus

A New Moon occurring today brings strong, take-charge energy to work and health endeavors, dear Taurus. Think about what needs to go, even if it’s an intangible such as a bad attitude, in order for you to enjoy your life more fully. This is a strong time for new beginnings in your work or health endeavor. This may be a new job for some, but for most it’s about getting on top of daily schedules and routines. You are highly motivated to start fresh, but avoid setting your goals so high that they are unattainable. Pace yourself. Get the plan right in the next few days before pushing forward.

Gemini

A romantic, playful, creative New Moon occurs today, dear Gemini, and this can bring fun energy into your life, although there can also be some surprises. This cycle can encourage you to explore your creative and romantic side more heartily. It’s a good cycle in which to begin a romantic relationship or to enhance an existing one. A new creative focus or a renewed interest in a hobby or creative activity can emerge. New opportunities or channels for expressing and enjoying yourself can open up to you, and children can be a big focus for some.

Cancer

The New Moon today can set a theme for the coming weeks, dear Cancer, and it falls in a solar house strongly connected to your own sign: the home and family sector. This is a strong time for taking the lead or starting fresh on the home front, with family, or with yourself. You are likely to get into better touch with your own needs for laying down a solid base. It’s an excellent cycle for starting new home projects and making resolutions to better organize your home life. Matters of the heart, security, and comfort are in focus. If you need to reconnect with family, the coming days and even weeks are excellent for doing so.

Leo

The coming weeks are likely to be especially busy, dear Leo, as the New Moon today can awaken a need to reach out, learn, connect, and share. You’ll soon get the green light for launching new projects and putting ideas into action. The desire to start fresh, improve your skills and knowledge, and to learn new things is strong. It can be rewarding to connect or keep in touch with neighbors, acquaintances, classmates, or siblings. This can be done in small ways that mean a lot. Getting errands done, catching up with emails, and clearing up paperwork will be in focus and will lead to feeling very good about yourself and your contributions. This can be a strong cycle for writing, speaking, and schooling, or for breathing new life into an old project.

Virgo

You could be a little put off if old topics re-emerge in unexpected ways today, dear Virgo. However, even with some chaotic energy around you, as you could be attracting unwanted attention, you are nevertheless coming out on top. With a New Moon occurring tonight, the coming days are strong for beginning a new business, project, money-making idea, savings account, or budget – anything that helps you build up or take charge of your resources. This lunation cleans the slate and opens doors for you in the areas of personal finances and resources. The emphasis now should be on material needs versus material desires.

Libra

The days and weeks ahead are likely to be quite busy for you, dear Libra, and with the Moon Balsamic until the New Moon this evening, it’s a good idea to rest and reflect on recent events. The New Moon tonight occurs in your sign, and it’s all about you! Personal projects get the green light in the coming days. As exciting as this fresh energy feels, don’t burn yourself out by pushing too hard or expecting instant results. Make plans that take the future into account. Otherwise, you might find yourself running out of steam and encountering opposition. This is a time for reinventing yourself in some meaningful way, or for a personal new beginning. Take charge of your life!

Scorpio

A New Moon occurs this evening, dear Scorpio, and activates the sign just behind yours and your privacy sector. This is a time for unusual events that remind you to slow down and get time for rest and reflection. It’s an important time for processing recent events and deciding what parts of your life have run their due course and that no longer serve you well. It’s about freeing up emotional space to allow new energy into your life. Both mental and physical health are in focus now, and it’s time to start fresh on a new course of important improvements. This is a period of physical and emotional replenishment, of review of the past, and of tying up loose ends in your life. You are likely to take a serious look at how you can bring more spirituality or simply quiet time for reflection into your life.

Sagittarius

The need to make a fresh start on a social level becomes apparent today, dear Sagittarius. With the New Moon today, your confidence is strong for reaching out to others or for beginning anew if need be. In the coming days and weeks, there is a stronger focus on goals and aspirations that feed your sense of contributing to the world on a social level or that improve your optimism and mental state. Cooperation brings more rewards now. New and improved energy is with you now for making or enhancing friendships, networking, generating business income, drawing up long-term plans, joining groups, and sharing your expertise. It’s a good time for support from others in your endeavors.

Capricorn

The Moon is in its Balsamic phase until this evening, dear Capricorn, and this means you should aim to take it easy. Take time to catch your breath, as you will begin a new cycle tonight that puts you “out there” — you will be highly visible in the coming month. It’s a time of getting noticed, and of recognition and reward if you’ve played your cards right. Business and career matters can really pick up pace in the coming days and weeks. This is a great time for creating or fine-tuning your overarching life plan. There may be some balancing to do when it comes to managing home life, which can be a little chaotic at times, and controlling energy levels. You certainly have something fresh and creative to bring to the work you do or share.

Aquarius

You can experience unusual desires today, dear Aquarius, although they are quite likely to be passing ones. The New Moon today can motivate you to pursue new initiatives that widen your experience and deepen your understanding of your life’s purpose in the coming days and weeks. It’s time to break out into unexplored territory. Educational interests or travel may be in focus. You’re pulled out of your shell in a positive way, ready to go forward and pursue your dreams. Consider ways to break the routine of your life so that you feel that you are truly living it rather than simply observing it. Meeting people who introduce you to new ideas, concepts, and even lifestyles can be in focus now.

Pisces

There is a New Moon occurring today that can act as a powerful motivator, dear Pisces, and it activates a part of your chart that rules many of the things that go on behind closed doors or deep inside of you. It can stir up your need or desire for intimacy and closeness, and also a desire to get to the bottom of matters, including increased self-understanding. This is a good time for analysis, research, and investigation. You are seeing things that you normally pass over or ignore. New insights into relationships are around the corner. This sector also has reign over all that is shared as well as the support you receive from others. An event could take place that opens your eyes to the need for handling debts or shared resources more effectively, and a take-charge attitude emerges now.

*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 some of the factors considered in the forecasts (for the astrology of the week, see This Week in Astrology):

Date & Time: 12 Oct 2015 0:00 am
Event: Moon in Libra
Description: The Moon in Libra
This is a time for seeking out balance, harmony, and peace. It’s also a time to express emotions gracefully, diplomatically, and considerately. There could be a stronger focus on a relationship, partner, or potential partner. The ability to see both sides of a situation or story is a positive, but indecision can be a byproduct. This is a sociable, artistic Moon.

Date & Time: 12 Oct 2015 8:05 pm
Event: Moon goes void of course

Date & Time: 12 Oct 2015 8:05 pm
Event: New Moon at 19°Li20′

Date & Time: 12 Oct 2015 7:19 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqr Plu
Description: Transiting Moon Square 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: 12 Oct 2015 3:31 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon SSq Sat
Description: Transiting Moon SemiSquare Transiting Saturn
We could feel burdened, restricted, or limited during this brief influence. We could be feeling a little down on ourselves, excluded, or lonely. There can be some awkwardness or stiffness and difficulty showing affection and feelings. Patience is a virtue right now; otherwise we might succumb to feelings of frustration and sadness. All good things come to those who wait.

Date & Time: 12 Oct 2015 5:08 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Qnx Chi
Description: Transiting Moon Quincunx Transiting Chiron
Hurt feelings may be opportunities for healing. Now is the time for building bridges, not burning them.

Date & Time: 12 Oct 2015 6:20 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Opp Ura
Description: Transiting Moon Opposition Transiting Uranus
Life may be a little tense right now. Avoid willful behavior if the situation doesn’t call for it. Remain open to new possibilities and all will be revealed. There could be a surprising revelation or turning point. Unpredictable responses from others (and ourselves). Emotional eruptions are possible. Not a good time to make permanent decisions, particularly about relationships.

Date & Time: 12 Oct 2015 6:31 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: 12 Oct 2015 8:05 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cnj Sun
Description: Transiting Moon Conjunction Transiting Sun
It’s a New Moon and we have a chance to wipe the slate clean and start anew. This is an impulsive time.

Date & Time: 12 Oct 2015 2:17 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Sun Cpl Jup
Description: Transiting Sun ContraParallel Transiting Jupiter

Date & Time: 12 Oct 2015 3:37 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Sun Cpl Pal
Description: Transiting Sun ContraParallel Transiting Pallas

Date & Time: 12 Oct 2015 4:08 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Ven Sqq Ura
Description: Transiting Venus SesquiSquare Transiting Uranus
Social affairs are unpredictable. There can be aloofness or rebelliousness, in relationships, with fashion and trends, and in our tastes. Sudden whims and fancies. There can be issues with personal freedom and expression which seem at odds with closeness or intimacy.

VIRGO STRONG
Meticulous, discriminating, pure, practical, health conscious, hard working. Can be hyper-critical, petty and perfectionistic.
LIBRA STRONG
Even-handed, harmonious, artistic, diplomatic, balancing, strong sense of fairness. Can be over- compromising, appeasing, judgmental.

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.
AIR STRONG
We tend to favor rational, objective thought over emotions, impulses, and feelings at this time. We are more intellectual, fair-minded, and logical in our approach, Ideas flow easily and quickly, we are more communicative and guided by principles, and also somewhat dispassionate or impersonal.
WATER WEAK
There may be some insensitivity or lack of empathy now. We may be out of touch with what we’re feeling or with our emotional needs. We may be tougher than usual now, and more inclined to follow mental or practical considerations than we are to listen to our intuition.

BALANCE OF MODES

CARDINAL STRONG
We are ready to take action and to take on challenges, and can become frustrated with stagnant conditions.
FIXED WEAK
We may be open to change but may not have much follow-through.

LUNAR PHASE: BALSAMIC
Moon less than 45 degrees behind the Sun.
Time to tie up loose ends, review, reflect, let go, and edit.

The following aspects (major only) and positions are at noon (EDT) on October 12th:

Note that when an aspect is applying, it has not yet happened but is within orb – it’s pending. When an aspect is separating, it has already happened/perfected and is moving away from the aspect. Depending on the speed of the planet/body involved, the aspect will have perfected, or will perfect, in a matter of hours (often the case with the Moon), days, months, and possibly years in the case of the very slow-moving outer planets and bodies.

Note that the Moon moves at a rate of approximately one degree every 2 hours, so that if an aspect involving is applying and has an orb of 5 degrees, the aspect will perfect (be exact) in about 10 hours. If the Moon is separating from an aspect with an orb of 2 degrees, it has already formed said aspect approximately 4 hours ago (since the following are positions at noon today, then it would have occurred at about 8 AM today).

**I suggest paying close attention to applying aspects. The energy of the aspect builds as it gets closer to exact. Once an aspect involving inner planets has happened, it’s over. Separating aspects are good to know for context, but in terms of energy that is with us today, applying aspects are most important. (This is the case for daily astrology influences involving inner planets, which pass quickly, and not natal astrology aspects, which are with us for a life time).

THE MOON

THE MOON IN LIBRA
We are focused on our relationships, and finding balance, peace, and harmony in our personal environment under this influence.

ASPECTS OF THE MOON
CONJUNCTION THE SUN Orb 3°39′ Applying
A New Moon. Intensity of focus, a new beginning, fresh energy, intiative, impulse.

OPPOSITION URANUS Orb 3°07′ Applying
We can be moody, swinging between wanting to belong and wanting to be different or independent. We can feel a little off-balance if schedules and people around us are unpredictable or changing; or, we are restless with the usual routine and want to create some kind of stir.

SQUARE PLUTO Orb 2°18′ Separating
Unacknowledged feelings can emerge in possibly disruptive ways. We may be acting in compulsive or possessive ways now.

QUINCUNX CHIRON Orb 2°32′ Applying
We could be misjudging our sensitivity levels and making poor choices as a result. Decisions made now may not reflect our hearts, and can be regrettable later on.

THE SUN

THE SUN IN LIBRA
You are diplomatic, and have a strong need for peace and harmony. Beauty is important to you, and you could be vain.

20TH DEGREE OF LIBRA
Part of Body: Calyx minor
Sabian Symbol: A jewish rabbi.

ASPECTS OF THE SUN
OPPOSITION URANUS Orb 0°31′ Separating
We may want to break free from restrictions or responsibilities, but if we aren’t in touch with this, we could cause some problems. There could be restlessness and rebellious feelings. We don’t want to be told what to do. Exercising some restraint can help us to make needed changes.

SQUARE PLUTO Orb 5°57′ Separating
We may be tempted to control or manipulate events and people, and can have difficulty reaching a compromise. We might need to reevaluate expectations, face our fears, manage power struggles, and deal with urges to control others and situations.

QUINCUNX CHIRON Orb 1°06′ Separating
We could misjudge our capabilities now and might end up pushing ourselves or others to a point where we feel hurt, rejected, or crticized. Or, we might struggle with a situation where we may need to humble ourselves. People or circumstances may seem to be exposing or playing on our vulnerabilities.

MERCURY

MERCURY IN LIBRA
You are a diplomat and peacemaker, often acting as a go-between in relationships. You a good communicator, putting others at their ease. Arguments may upset you, as you prefer harmony in communications.

2ND DEGREE OF LIBRA
Part of Body: Renal cortex
Sabian Symbol: The light of the sixth race transmuted to the seventh.

ASPECTS OF MERCURY
SEXTILE SATURN Orb 0°21′ Applying
We are seeing our priorirites, taking things seriously, and applying ourselves to important matters. We are drawn to activities that are purposeful and practical. We can be conservative and cautious with our methods, opinions, learning, believing, and communicating. Thoroughness.

CONJUNCTION THE NORTH NODE Orb 0°40′ Separating
Important contacts can be made with people who share our intellectual interests or who introduce us to new ideas that help us to grow, improve, and expand. Projects prove successful right now, particularly those involving teamwork. Learning, teaching, communicating, and making contact figure strongly now, or we meet with situations that encourage us to improve our skills in these areas.

VENUS

VENUS IN VIRGO
This is a time when we express our love through practical means and gestures – running errands, doing detail work, or just being there. What we love, what we decide to buy and the types of entertainment we enjoy during this cycle are ruled by whether or not things make sense.

4TH DEGREE OF VIRGO
Part of Body: Ascending colon
Sabian Symbol: Children play together happily.

ASPECTS OF VENUS
CONJUNCTION MARS Orb 7°36′ Applying
This is a passionate, lively, expressive influence. Social relations are impassioned, and perhaps demanding or combative. We may also feel compelled to do something creative or artistic. We have a chance to express our needs, passions, and desires now in effective ways. Venus can act to soften Mars’ aggressiveness, or Mars can make Venus’ romantic impulses more forceful and pressing. Some level of competition is present in our interactions. Impulsive purchases are possible.

SQUARE SATURN Orb 1°15′ Separating
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.

OPPOSITION NEPTUNE Orb 4°03′ Applying
We are easily seduced, impressionable, and ready to believe what we want to see. Wait for a better time to make important decisions, but pay attention to feelings that emerge now. This is a time for acknowledging imperfections in relationships.
MARS

MARS IN VIRGO
You will pursue your personal desires in a practical and methodical manner. You may be critical if opposed.

11TH DEGREE OF VIRGO
Part of Body: Falciform
Sabian Symbol: A boy moulded in his mother’s aspirations for him.

ASPECTS OF MARS
CONJUNCTION JUPITER Orb 2°14′ Applying
You are generous, self confident and lucky. Your energy level is high and you are courageous. You have a tendency to go where angels fear to tread, as you approach life with gusto regardless of the consequences. Travel and religious causes are likely to feature in your life. You may like to consider a career in the military or competitive sports.

OPPOSITION NEPTUNE Orb 3°32′ Separating
This is a time for resting, escaping, or taking a break as we reconsider our needs. We might temporarily lose focus or direction.

TRINE PLUTO Orb 2°07′ Applying
Ambitions and determination increase to pursue our goals. It’s easier to see what we want and to devise a plan to pursue it. We may be focusing on redoing or reworking something from the ground up.

OPPOSITION CHIRON Orb 6°57′ Applying
We can be quite touchy and easily aggravated at this time if we are not dealing with the source of our anger issues and frustrations. With these emerging, we can more easily see what’s tripping us up. Physical activity might also help release stress now.
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.

14TH DEGREE OF VIRGO
Part of Body: Cystic arteries
Sabian Symbol: A family tree.

ASPECTS OF JUPITER
OPPOSITION NEPTUNE Orb 5°47′ Separating
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°07′ Separating
You are enthusiastic about so many things, and have ambition to succeed. You naturally find yourself in leadership positions and react well to them.

OPPOSITION CHIRON Orb 4°42′ Applying
This can be a time when we are hungry for meaning and understanding, but it can be difficult to align ourselves with a personal philosophy or belief system that truly reflects our core. We might be led astray by beliefs and ideas now, or we might experience some form of crisis of faith.

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)

3RD DEGREE OF SAGITTARIUS
Part of Body: Ischia
Sabian Symbol: Two men playing chess.

ASPECTS OF SATURN
SQUARE NEPTUNE Orb 5°18′ Applying
Some feelings of disillusionment can come now as our dreams and ideals can be put to the test. Questioning our faith in our dreams can lead to lack of follow-through or wasteful activities and avoidance of responsibilities. Ideally, this crisis leads to a realignment of material goals and spiritual ideals as we assess what is truly meaningful to us.

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 5°25′ Applying
A time for making sweeping changes and for adapting to changes in order to progress. This is a time for revising, altering, overhauling, and purging. We can experience tension, fear, and pressure, but also a sense of liberation from over-attachments and situations that have been holding us back from growth.

NEPTUNE

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

8TH DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Left talus
Sabian Symbol: A girl blowing a bugle.

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).

18TH DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Extensor muscles of right toes
Sabian Symbol: In a huge tent a famous revivalist conducts his meeting.

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.

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

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.

25TH DEGREE OF SAGITTARIUS
Part of Body: Condyles of right femur
Sabian Symbol: A chubby boy on a hobbyhorse.

JUNO

JUNO IN LIBRA
It’s especially important to us that our partnerships are fair and balanced during this cycle, and we can be particularly bothered if the scales are tipping. We feel stronger if we are able to maintain harmony, negotiate effectively, and treat one another fairly.

10TH DEGREE OF LIBRA
Part of Body: Nerve supply to kidney and renal pelvis
Sabian Symbol: A canoe approaching safety through dangerous waters.

CERES

CERES IN CAPRICORN
You tend to look after yourself and others rather than seek nurturing. You feel nurtured when you achieve your ambitions. You teach others self-discipline and how to achieve their goals.

28TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN
Part of Body: Right genicular arteries
Sabian Symbol: A large aviary.

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.

2ND DEGREE OF LIBRA
Part of Body: Renal cortex
Sabian Symbol: The light of the sixth race transmuted to the seventh.

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.

2ND DEGREE OF ARIES
Part of Body: Midbrain
Sabian Symbol: A comedian entertaining the group.

*** CONJUNCTIONS TO FIXED STARS ***

Transits 12 Oct 2015 – Event Chart

Aspects to Mar 10°Vi56 +08°41′
Cnj 11°Vi32 ZOSMA — A victim or a savior.

Aspects to Jun 09°Li36 -01°13′
Cnj 09°Li09 DIADEM To sacrifice oneself.