Summary:
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- The Moon is in Sagittarius until 2:52 PM.
- The Moon is void from 4:48 AM until 2:52 PM.
- The Moon is in Capricorn from 2:52 PM forward (until Tuesday, October 20th, at 9:37 PM).
- The Moon is waxing and in its Waxing Crescent phase.
- A New Moon occurred on the 12th, and a First Quarter Moon will occur on October 20th.
Times are EDT
Horoscopes
Aries
Mercury has spent quite some time in your opposing sign, dear Aries, and will continue to transit your partnership sector until November 2nd. Next week, this planet of communication will move out of its shadow. You can really benefit from working with someone you trust for coming to important decisions and ideas. You thrive on meetings of the mind. You can also discover a lot about yourself through your connections with others. Keep communications honest, open, respectful, and healthy and you’ll reap the most rewards from this important cycle. Early today, this is especially important, as it can be challenging to focus and to communicate what’s truly in your heart. You can experience a small confidence drop when it comes to your next move, general direction, or your plans. However, this only means you need to give your brain a little break from overthinking things. The Moon’s move into Capricorn early afternoon is sure to help you in this respect, as it can motivate you to narrow your focus to priorities.
Taurus
Mercury has spent more time in your work and health sector than usual, dear Taurus, and will continue here until early November. This can be a great time for doing some major sorting, reorganizing, and possibly rethinking of your work, work and personal environment, habits, and health endeavors. You’ll need to find a healthy balance between rest and work and make a special effort to keep your thoughts productive and positive, and this morning you could be reminded of this need, possibly indirectly as you can find that you’re easily distracted. The Moon’s move into fellow Earth sign, Capricorn, early afternoon, can help you to get into a comfortable routine and to take things one step at a time. Certainly, you’re in need of some emotional refreshment, and you’re likely to seek it out now.
Gemini
Your ruler, Mercury, typically spends about three weeks in a sign, dear Gemini, but has been in Libra since late August, and will continue this fellow Air sign until early November. Now that Mercury’s closer to leaving its shadow, your resolve is building and you’re likely to be seeing more and more forward movement with your projects and plans. Pay special attention to feedback from, conversations with, and information about creative endeavors, children, and love interests. The clearer you are, the more motivated you feel. However, the first half of today can be a little disorganized. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, it’s time to take a break from overthinking things. Delay important commitments and choices, if possible. From early afternoon forward, you’re more inclined to find something worthwhile to focus on, and with a simpler plan, your head clears.
Cancer
There can be quite a bit of activity in and around the home these days, dear Cancer, and perhaps little, frequent changes, with Mercury in your home and family sector for an extended period. This transit will continue until early November, and it’s a good time to sort out domestic affairs. You might often think of the past and enjoy more contact or conversation with family. In the first half of the day, something that looks very attractive may prove to be useless later, or a desire that comes on suddenly may subside almost as quickly. Your mind can be quite restless, and this may be a cue to feed it with more imagination or to seek out inspiration. Your mind is likely to wander anyway! You could feel you have so much to do that you don’t know where to begin. However, you are likely to simplify things as the day advances, and you would do well with narrowing your focus.
Leo
You’ve been craving mental stimulation these days, dear Leo, with Mercury in your communications sector for an extended period. Do what you can to keep a few projects going so that you can move between them so that you experience the variety you crave. The first half of the day can be a little unfocused and you restlessness may be stirred. Enjoy positive energy but stay grounded. Try not to limit yourself with overly structured activities just for now. Detail work today can be error-prone. Haste makes waste, and information available to you may not be complete. From early afternoon forward, however, there is a stronger drive to focus, concentrate, and take care of business.
Virgo
Mercury has been spending a longer time than usual in your solar second house, dear Virgo, and will continue to transit here until early November. Generally it’s a great time for concentrating on matters that truly need attention. This simplifies your life on some level, although at times you could be missing important spiritual considerations when making decisions and drawing conclusions. You’re likely to be feeling this especially so in the first half of today. It might also be difficult to get a straight answer from others, and you probably shouldn’t push things. If you’re feeling a little out of sync, consider ways to inject more imagination and inspiration into your life going forward. The Moon moves into your creativity sector early afternoon, and this can bring you out of your shell. You could be feeling motivated about bringing more structure to your projects.
Libra
With Mercury in your sign for an extended stay, dear Libra, you are certainly in need of an audience for your ideas and thoughts. Mercury has been in Libra since August 27th and will continue here until early November. Now that it’s almost done it’s shadow phase, the coming weeks are excellent for teaching yourself something new, keeping busy, and mental inspiration. In the first half of today, however, you could be feeling a little scattered – anxious to get things done but having a hard time settling on something specific. There might be a little chaos today before things truly begin to take off for you. Relationships with family need attention, and you could find that home is your sanctuary, or familiar people relax you. Your ability to simplify and relax later today helps to soothe nervousness.
Scorpio
You may have been doing a lot of sorting through recent experiences recently with Mercury in your privacy sector since late August, Scorpio. Mercury is spending more than its usual time here, and will continue to transit this last sector in your solar chart until early November. A lot is going on under the surface of things. You may be taking your time on certain decisions or working on something behind the scenes. Everyday stresses tend to take more of a toll than usual, and today you could have a real desire to escape or retreat from pressures. The first half of the day is not strong for focus and order, but from early afternoon forward, there’s a turnaround. In fact, you can become far clearer in terms of priorities and more able to focus on what truly matters to you.
Sagittarius
Mercury has been spending a good, long time in your social sector, dear Sagittarius. It first began this chatty trek in late August and will continue until early November. Due to a recent retrograde, this is a far longer transit of one sign than it normally takes, giving you a chance to really explore your connections and need for communications with friends, networks, or groups. The coming weeks are strong for any planning or organizing endeavor, for getting plans in place that are long-term and good for you, and for sharing and exchanging ideas with others. This morning, however, signals can easily get lost, and you could discover that you’ve misunderstood something or that your own message has been misinterpreted. You may not get a straight answer from others, so either try to be as clear as possible and leave little to the imagination, or simply save important conversations for later. From early afternoon on, you are far more focused and in fact quite interested in taking care of important business or settling into a comfortable routine.
Capricorn
Much thought is given to career or long-term goals these days with Mercury spending more than its usual time in your solar tenth house, dear Capricorn. The coming weeks are strong for really sorting things out. Anything that requires attention to detail as well as vision can benefit now. You are also in the position to learn important things that can help you further your ambitions and goals. A potential downside to this cycle is that you might often be asked to explain yourself or account for what you do and say. This morning, however, the possibility of misunderstandings or misrepresenting yourself in some way is real, so be a little more vigilant about gathering facts before jumping to conclusions. The Moon enters your sign early afternoon, and we move beyond a Mercury-Neptune awkward aspect, making it a good time to feel more in your element and clearer about your next step.
Aquarius
Mercury has been spending quite some time in your adventure and spirit sector, dear Aquarius, and certainly longer than its usual transit of approximately three weeks. This transit first began in late August and will continue until November 2nd. With Mercury soon leaving its shadow phase after a retrograde period, the coming weeks are excellent for learning, sharing, and discovering on mental planes. Your thoughts are frequently elevated above regular concerns. It’s relatively easy to feel pleasantly busy, mentally engaged, and often inspired. The potential downside to this transit is a bit of carelessness with details and forgetfulness at times. This may especially be the case in the first half of the day. Avoid taking on too many responsibilities. Conversations may not be clear. The Moon moves into your privacy sector early afternoon. While more clarity is likely, you are inclined to need a little break from the regular hustle and bustle, and it’s a good time to do so.
Pisces
Mercury’s extended stay in your intimacy sector has likely prompted quite a bit of soul-searching, dear Pisces, and this is likely to continue until early November. However, in the coming weeks, there is increasing clarity about intimate matters, as well as psychological insight into your own motivations and those of people close to you. You are likely drawn to solving multi-layered problems and mysteries, and some of you could be doing some important research. It’s also a good time to sort out financials. The first half of today, however, can involve some confusing signals or wrong reads of a situation. Try not to expect too much from people, as all relationships have moments of being out of sync or slightly disconnected. disconnects. Early afternoon, life becomes a little clearer, and you’re likely to find that narrowing your focus or prioritizing can help improve your mood.
*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: 18 Oct 2015 2:52 pm
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: 18 Oct 2015 4:48 am
Event: Moon goes void of course
Date & Time: 18 Oct 2015 4:48 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: 18 Oct 2015 7:02 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cnj Pal
Description: Transiting Moon Conjunction Transiting Pallas
This is a time of imagination and intuition, when we can draw upon our internal wisdom. There is a good ability to successfully combine logic and intuition, and to understand problems taking into account the human element. There is sensitivity to people’s issues now. Cooperation. Effective, sensitive decision making.
Date & Time: 18 Oct 2015 2:52 pm
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: 18 Oct 2015 4:15 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqr Nod
Description: Transiting Moon Square Transiting North Node
This is the trigger for out with the old and in with the new. We could feel at odds with others on an emotional level. Public relations are not as favorable now. Plans could need reworking. We could feel temporarily out of the loop.
Date & Time: 18 Oct 2015 4:55 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqr Ves
Description: Transiting Moon Square Transiting Vesta
We can be a little stiff with our emotions, and we can be distracted from our work or focus. There can be difficulty expressing tenderness, concern, or care.
Date & Time: 18 Oct 2015 7:24 am
Event: Tr-Tr Sun Pll Nep
Description: Transiting Sun Parallel Transiting Neptune
Date & Time: 18 Oct 2015 12:10 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mer Qnx Nep
Description: Transiting Mercury Quincunx Transiting Neptune
We may not be seeing things clearly, or we are second-guessing our perceptions. There can be difficulties concentrating and focusing, and it can be challenging to discern between reality and fantasy.
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.
SAGITTARIUS STRONG
Inspiring, broad vision, enthusiastic, goal seeking, truthful, adventurous. Can be reckless, unrestrained, tactless.
BALANCE OF ELEMENTS
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
FIXED WEAK
We may be open to change but may not have much follow-through.
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 (EDT) on October 18th:
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 SAGITTARIUS
This is a time for expanding our mind and experience, exploring new pathways, aiming high, and broadening our horizons. It’s not as strong for detail or routine work. There can be restlessness, courage, and spontaneity now.
ASPECTS OF THE MOON
None.
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.
25TH DEGREE OF LIBRA
Part of Body: Blood vessels of renal cortex
Sabian Symbol: Information in the symbol of an autumn leaf.
ASPECTS OF THE SUN
OPPOSITION URANUS Orb 6°42′ 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.
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.
8TH DEGREE OF LIBRA
Part of Body: Nerve supply to kidney and renal pelvis
Sabian Symbol: A blazing fireplace in a deserted home.
ASPECTS OF MERCURY
QUINCUNX NEPTUNE Orb 0°00′ Applying
We may not be seeing things clearly, or we are second-guessing our perceptions. There can be difficulties concentrating and focusing.
SQUARE PLUTO Orb 5°50′ Applying
We can be worried or troubled, a little paranoid, and possibly suspicious with this combination. We are defensive about our ideas, intelligence, or perceptions, and might take it personally if others are not agreeing with or adopting our opinions.
CONJUNCTION THE NORTH NODE Orb 6°31′ 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.
9TH DEGREE OF VIRGO
Part of Body: Right hepatic lobe
Sabian Symbol: A man making a futurist drawing.
ASPECTS OF VENUS
CONJUNCTION MARS Orb 5°53′ 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.
CONJUNCTION JUPITER Orb 5°35′ Applying
We are looking for more meaning or color to our lives and especially to our relationships. We seek to make others happy and tend to give others the benefit of the doubt. Our feelings and tastes are grand, and we may be especially extravagant or indulgent.
OPPOSITION NEPTUNE Orb 1°27′ Separating
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.
TRINE PLUTO Orb 4°22′ Applying
We’re a better judge of value right now — who and what are important to us. We might see one another, and our relationships, in a different light. We could reconnect with someone or improve an existing bond. We could be up for a challenge now. Increased insight in relationships, with money, and in business.
MARS
MARS IN VIRGO
You will pursue your personal desires in a practical and methodical manner. You may be critical if opposed.
15TH DEGREE OF VIRGO
Part of Body: ‘Bare area’ of liver
Sabian Symbol: An ornamental handkerchief.
ASPECTS OF MARS
CONJUNCTION JUPITER Orb 0°18′ Separating
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.
TRINE PLUTO Orb 1°31′ Separating
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 3°02′ 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.
15TH DEGREE OF VIRGO
Part of Body: ‘Bare area’ of liver
Sabian Symbol: An ornamental handkerchief.
ASPECTS OF JUPITER
TRINE PLUTO Orb 1°12′ 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 3°20′ 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 4°36′ 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°07′ 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.
2ND DEGREE OF ARIES
Part of Body: Midbrain
Sabian Symbol: A comedian entertaining the group.
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.
26TH DEGREE OF SAGITTARIUS
Part of Body: Condyles of left femur
Sabian Symbol: A flag-bearer in a battle.
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.
12TH DEGREE OF LIBRA
Part of Body: Left renal system
Sabian Symbol: Miners emerging from a mine.
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.
29TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN
Part of Body: Left genicular arteries
Sabian Symbol: A woman reading tea leaves.
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.
1ST DEGREE OF LIBRA
Part of Body: Renal pelvis
Sabian Symbol: A butterfly made perfect by a dart through it.
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.
1ST DEGREE OF ARIES
Part of Body: Cerebrum
Sabian Symbol: A woman has risen out of the ocean, a seal is embracing her.
*** CONJUNCTIONS TO FIXED STARS ***
Transits 18 Oct 2015 – Event Chart
Aspects to Sun 24°Li57 -09°39′
Cnj 24°Li26 ARCTURUS A different approach
Cnj 24°Li03 SPICA*** The potential for brilliance.
Aspects to Pal 25°Sg54 +06°42′
Cnj 25°Sg57 ACULEUS Enduring attacks but success
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