Summary:
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- The Moon is in Aquarius all day (until October 23rd, at 1:17 AM).
- The Moon is waxing and in its First Quarter phase.
- A First Quarter Moon occurred yesterday, and a Full Moon will occur on the 27th.
Times are EDT
Horoscopes
Aries
You can be filled with a desire to make changes today, dear Aries, particularly to your routines, work, or health. While not everything is likely to go as you plan, it’s a fine day for recognizing the need for change in general. Temper your enthusiasm with some realism, and you’re in the best shape to take on projects and plans that will truly improve your life. For some, unexpected events can lead to the need to rearrange your schedule or take charge of a work and health matter. Work and daily habits require an innovative approach.
Taurus
This is a powerful, or at the very least exciting, time for romantic appeal, desires, personal expression, and creative ideas, dear Taurus. Ideas or attractions can emerge almost as if out of the blue. You can be filled with a desire to express your talents, artistic abilities, or even your feelings for someone. You can enjoy a blast of courage when it comes to going after what you want. A sudden meeting with an exciting friend or a new attraction can occur now. Not all desires emerging now are likely to stick, but it can be an important day for discovering needs or wants that you haven’t acknowledged in the past.
Gemini
This is an important time to make improvements and changes to your family life or in your relationships with loved ones, dear Gemini. Opening up, communicating more, and improving domestic conditions can be among the changes you make now. Be cautious about making huge changes if desires come on suspiciously quickly, but keep yourself open to new methods and directions for handling old problems. You may get a chance to deal with an ongoing issue that has been dividing you with close friends and acquaintances. Focus on finding a balance and avoid the mindset that you have to choose one over the other.
Cancer
There can be interesting new developments, ideas, and interests today, dear Cancer, with Venus and Mars in your sector of communications connecting with erratic, progressive Uranus by parallel. While you may want to watch for impulsive speech, this can be a fun time for discovery. New avenues for expressing yourself, getting around, or connecting can open now. Information or news coming in could steer you towards making important changes. There may be some frustration to deal with when it comes to getting better organized, but consider that the more you tidy up your routines, the more peace of mind you’ll enjoy, which can give you the chance to explore new options and interests.
Leo
This can be a time of new developments or unusual events surrounding business or financial matters, dear Leo, and of innovative new ideas or recognition. While sudden impulses to spend should probably be tamed, this is a good time to consider new methods, technologies, or products and how these can improve your life, and particularly business matters. There can be a subtle new direction that you’re heading in due to ideas or news coming to you today. Desires that come on a little too suddenly may not be winners or they might not stick, but if you can distinguish between true intuition and restless stirrings, you can tap into some exciting things now.
Virgo
There is a lot of energy with you today, dear Virgo, and some of it is on the impulsive side. You need to weigh at least some sides of a situation before pushing forward. Pace yourself and avoid recklessness in order to prevent mixups. Pay attention to flashes of insight, but be wise in your choices. Play with ideas before putting them into motion, particularly if they come out of the blue. This can be a day of interesting synchronicity or surprise. This may be a time to deal with issues of power dynamics in a family relationship, or with debts and money matters that have been causing you stress.
Libra
There could be something resurfacing today that seems out of the blue, dear Libra, but that may be an important reminder to tie up a loose end from the past. Impulses are strong, and desires can come on with great force, and they’re likely to do with something private or behind closed doors with twelfth house energy strong in your life right now. Consider consequences, but if you need to break out of a bad habit or a frustrating circumstance, this electric energy might give you the push to do so. This can be an interesting day for insight in a relationship, and personal appeal is strong.
Scorpio
This can be a day of a few surprises or sudden discoveries, dear Scorpio. The need to effect change comes to the sector of your solar chart that rules your friendships and group associations, as well as your hopes and wishes for the future. Surprising events surrounding a friend can occur today; but this energy can also stimulate a new idea or plan for the future as well. You could do well to discover a way to manage a chaotic schedule or inattention to important routine. Simplifying and organizing your daily routines can help you in other areas of life, and can help you to think more clearly about money matters. Your heart is with your home today, but friends and networking cannot be ignored now.
Sagittarius
There can be surprising events and feelings stimulated today, dear Sagittarius. There can be sudden urges to break free from restrictive circumstances, which can be very positive if these urges give you the courage to make constructive changes. Strong-arming from authority figures may not be tolerated right now; career changes can occur. Business or career path ideas coming to you now are unusual, progressive, and innovative. Reacting and acting from the heart are vastly different things, and you’ll be more successful if you honor your instincts. If you’re divided over whether to stick to tradition or to break out with a new plan, try to remind yourself that you may not need to choose between the two – you could do both with a compromise.
Capricorn
You can be itching to do something different, new, and possibly a little adventurous or outside of the routine, dear Capricorn. Energies today might nudge you towards an important discovery or an exciting new interest. There can also be a desire to write or learn a new subject. While new interests can be exciting now, avoid throwing out old ones or making sweeping decisions based on them, as they may not have staying power. However, they may very well stick, so don’t discard anything just yet. Entertain ideas now and consider different angles. Good conversations can occur today that help ground you.
Aquarius
There is innovative or surprising energy with you today, dear Aquarius, particularly surrounding intimate relationships or debts to others, either emotional or material. You may want to clear something up, or eliminate excess baggage. Impulses, desires, and sudden feelings can occur now that might initially confuse you, but the desire to make important changes and to put certain limiting conditions behind you can be empowering. Be flexible today, but also consider waiting to make the bigger decisions. The Moon transiting your sign all day adds more impulsiveness to the already impatient mix! Emotional desires seem like urgent needs. Others are drawn to you now, and personal magnetism is strong.
Pisces
There can be sudden needs or desires awakened today, dear Pisces, likely involving a relationship. These can prompt you to make changes, but it’s important to work from true instincts rather than sudden impulses or reactions. Expect the unexpected when it comes to others today, and welcome the courage that overcomes you when it comes to making connections or doing something independently. A new development with a special person in your life can prompt a detour or a change, but can also be quite welcome. You may feel a little restrained by the need to pay special attention to work or responsibilities, but if you find a good balance, you might come up with new ideas that you can put into effect when you have more time to do so.
*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: 21 Oct 2015 0:00 am
Event: Moon in Aquarius
Description: The Moon in Aquarius
This is generally a good time for social pursuits, group projects, trying something new, joining a group, and networking. A change of pace refreshes. Hobbies, clubs, and groups may demand attention now. It is time to build networks and cooperate. Humanitarian pursuits are highlighted.
Date & Time: 21 Oct 2015 2:12 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon SSq Chi
Description: Transiting Moon SemiSquare Transiting Chiron
Hurt feelings may be opportunities for healing. Now is the time for building bridges, not burning them.
Date & Time: 21 Oct 2015 2:49 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sxt Sat
Description: Transiting Moon Sextile Transiting Saturn
An auspicious time for any project demanding endurance or tolerance. Also good for establishing new habits and rituals.
Date & Time: 21 Oct 2015 6:11 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Tri Mer
Description: Transiting Moon Trine Transiting Mercury
Ideas flow freely. We express feelings with clarity and thoughts with sensitivity. An excellent time for cooperative projects. A good time for taking tests, writing, promoting, public speaking, and studying. We are alert, observant, and our memory is good.
Date & Time: 21 Oct 2015 6:21 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Qnx Ven
Description: Transiting Moon Quincunx Transiting Venus
Love relationships or feelings can be unsettled. There can be a conflict experienced between family and friends/lovers, or between comfort and the pursuit of pleasure. Try to relax and not obsess, and show restraint.
Date & Time: 21 Oct 2015 6:31 pm
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: 21 Oct 2015 8:31 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Tri Jun
Description: Transiting Moon Trine Transiting Juno
We can gain strength through others or through our relationships, and we are especially comfortable in one-on-one situations.
Date & Time: 21 Oct 2015 11:47 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Qnx Jup
Description: Transiting Moon Quincunx Transiting Jupiter
Watch for moody decisions and excesses now.
Date & Time: 21 Oct 2015 2:28 am
Event: Tr-Tr Ven Pll Jup
Description: Transiting Venus Parallel Transiting Jupiter
Date & Time: 21 Oct 2015 10:02 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mar Pll Ura
Description: Transiting Mars Parallel Transiting Uranus
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.
AQUARIUS STRONG
Humanitarian, innovative, group conscious, progressive, serving others. Can be rebellious, eccentric, aloof, emotionally superficial, overly extroverted.
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
The modes are balanced.
LUNAR PHASE: FIRST QUARTER
Moon from 90 to 135 degrees ahead of the Sun.
We are motivated to take action, perhaps due to a clash, conflict, or stress, as we are more aware of problems and differences now. Plans are beginning to take off or turn a corner. We should watch for pushing too hard.
The following aspects (major only) and positions are at noon (EDT) on October 21st:
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 AQUARIUS
You feel secure with intellect rather than emotions. You may be aloof from emotions, or distrust emotions as irrational and unpredictable. You may have viewed your mother as emotionally erratic.
ASPECTS OF THE MOON
TRINE MERCURY Orb 3°11′ Applying
Our hearts or emotional needs and our minds seem to be cooperating, and we are able to communicate effectively. It’s a good time for publicity, marketing, writing, and studying.
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.
28TH DEGREE OF LIBRA
Part of Body: Bladder
Sabian Symbol: A man in deep gloom. Unnoticed, angels come to his help.
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.
12TH DEGREE OF LIBRA
Part of Body: Left renal system
Sabian Symbol: Miners emerging from a mine.
ASPECTS OF MERCURY
OPPOSITION URANUS Orb 6°45′ Applying
Disagreements are quite possible. We may be more interested in defending our opinion or idea than listening and learning from others. However, opposing ideas can be illuminating now if we open our minds to them.
SQUARE PLUTO Orb 1°47′ 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.
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.
12TH DEGREE OF VIRGO
Part of Body: Abdominal aorta
Sabian Symbol: A bride with her veil snatched away.
ASPECTS OF VENUS
CONJUNCTION MARS Orb 4°54′ 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 3°18′ 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 4°20′ 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 1°34′ 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.
OPPOSITION CHIRON Orb 6°00′ Applying
You tend to suffer emotional pain in your personal relationships. You are so busy caring for your loved ones that you neglect your own needs. This imbalance can lead to you resenting your partners . You also tend to become the peacemaker as you are so sensitive to disharmony. You need to learn to nurture yourself and trust your own wisdom.
MARS
MARS IN VIRGO
You will pursue your personal desires in a practical and methodical manner. You may be critical if opposed.
17TH DEGREE OF VIRGO
Part of Body: Abdominal muscles
Sabian Symbol: A volcano in eruption.
ASPECTS OF MARS
CONJUNCTION JUPITER Orb 1°35′ 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.
QUINCUNX URANUS Orb 1°38′ Applying
We may be looking to dominate or to assert our independence if we feel trapped, restricted, or otherwise limited. Impulsiveness can be a problem. With creativity, we may be able to break through obstacles in unusual and unique ways.
TRINE PLUTO Orb 3°19′ 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 1°05′ 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°44′ 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 2°41′ 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°15′ 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 4°58′ 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.
1ST DEGREE OF ARIES
Part of Body: Cerebrum
Sabian Symbol: A woman has risen out of the ocean, a seal is embracing her.
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.
27TH DEGREE OF SAGITTARIUS
Part of Body: Gluteal muscles
Sabian Symbol: The sculptor’s vision is taking form.
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.
13TH DEGREE OF LIBRA
Part of Body: Right renal system
Sabian Symbol: Children blowing soap bubbles.
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 ***
Aspects to Ven 11°Vi34 +06°46′
Cnj 11°Vi32 ZOSMA — A victim or a saviour
Aspects to Ves 00°Ar35 -10°16′
Cnj 29°Pi36 SCHEAT To be a thinker or intellect
Aspects to Pal 26°Sg50 +06°19′
Cnj 25°Sg57 ACULEUS Enduring attacks but success
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