Summary:
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- The Moon is in Gemini until 8:21 PM.
- The Moon is void from 1:18 PM to 8:21 PM.
- The Moon is in Cancer from 8:21 PM forward (until Tuesday, October 6th, at 4:30 AM).
- The Moon is waning and in its Waning Gibbous phase.
- A Full Moon/Lunar Eclipse occurred in the sign of Aries on September 27th, and a Last Quarter Moon will occur tomorrow.
- Venus turned direct on September 6th and is in its post-retrograde shadow until October 9th.
- Mercury is retrograde (Mercury is retrograde from September 17-October 9 in Libra).
Times are EDT
Horoscopes
Aries
While generally speaking with Mercury still retrograde it’s best to avoid hard and fast decision making, dear Aries, the Moon in your communications sector most of the day does stimulate a desire to communicate, connect, and collect information. Express yourself and stay flexible – be spontaneous if you feel right about something in your gut. This can be a time for lending someone a hand or acting upon an idea. There can be a nice feeling of camaraderie with a partner or friend. With the Moon moving into your home and family sector tonight, find activities that help build confidence from the ground up, and that are familiar and comforting.
Taurus
Your intuition is quite sound when it comes to practical and business matters today, dear Taurus. With Mercury still retrograde, we can be a little fuzzy with facts, but you’re in good form for new ideas and instincts with money today. You may simply need to refine them at a later date. You are more inclined to stick with the familiar than to venture out looking for new experiences today. Even so, you could be feeling close to someone who seems to be sharing the same values as you or who looks to you with special respect. Tonight, you enter a more curious lunar period, and it’s a time for branching out and entertaining new possibilities.
Gemini
This a good day for networking, connecting, and sharing ideas, dear Gemini. The Moon in your sign most of the day tends to magnify your own emotions, at times at the cost of reason. However, this is an important time for getting into touch with your emotional wants and needs, even if they may seem exaggerated at first. You can be craving some “me time”, but can certainly benefit from reaching out to others. Later today, emotional needs don’t seem as urgent, with the Moon moving out of your sign. It’s a good time for reminding yourself of what you do have, and for finding ways to appreciate these things.
Cancer
There is a tendency for you to keep to yourself much of the day, dear Cancer, or to withdraw a little from mainstream activities in order to regroup on an emotional level. You might be craving a sense of order in your emotional life. It’s natural now to look to the past, settle some issues, close projects, and crave extra rest or time to yourself. The Moon enters your sign later evening, and this tends to have the effect of bringing attention your way. The only real “enemy” with this position of the Moon is impatience. Emotions feel urgent, as if fulfilling your emotional needs is an emergency. These desires will pass, often as quickly as they came on in the first place, but pay attention to what’s left behind of them.
Leo
There can be stimulating and even inspiring conversations in your social network today, dear Leo. You might enjoy others’ company more than usual. It’s a great day for networking, connecting, and group activities, and one of the better days for casually communicating in this retrograde Mercury cycle. Doing favors for others may be a good way to express yourself now. Later evening, the Moon moves into your solar twelfth house for a couple days, making it a good time for reflecting on your personal life, particularly with your future in mind, and how you can better develop and improve your attitude towards shaping your life in empowering ways.
Virgo
You’re more concerned about your responsibilities and performance much of the day, dear Virgo, so that the sooner you meet your obligations, the more relaxed and fulfilled you’ll feel. This afternoon brings lighter energy. Your heart is in your chores now, so that they can be done more happily. You are security-minded and moved to take charge. Projecting a more confident “you” is certainly coming more naturally to you these days and this will continue for some time. Later evening, the need for non-competitive outlets for self-expression emerges quite strongly. The less expected of you, the more naturally you contribute, share, and connect with others at this time.
Libra
This can be a good time for sharing ideas and visions with a friend, dear Libra. Honest expression of feelings is the way to go now – it’s charming and winning, frees you of unnecessary guilt, and ultimately, helps you to solve problems. It’s a good time for considering your longer-term goals and plans. Generally speaking with Mercury retrograde in your sign (until the 9th), it’s not the ideal time to expect to know all the details, facts, or figures, but it is a fine time for connecting with a different perspective on your life. Later today, the Moon moves into your career and reputation sector, and this tends to stimulate an increased sense of your responsibilities. The expectations of others can pull you in a particular direction.
Scorpio
Whether it’s through a conversation with someone or with yourself, you’re inclined to pull important matter out from deep inside of you. Thinking, journaling, or ruminating can get you into better touch with your inner needs, wants, and motivations. Discoveries can be truly helpful, and others may be appreciating the insight you share. You’re likely to gravitate towards quiet, healing activities. Tricky issues or ideas can be tackled now with greater ease. By later evening, you’re likely to want to pull yourself up and out, perhaps hungering for more action and experience.
Sagittarius
The day’s energies favor making connections, dear Sagittarius, but particularly interacting on one-to-one levels. A partnership or friendship deserves some special attention today. This is a strong day for bonding with someone, especially if you are tuning into nonverbal cues. You have a way of expressing yourself today that draws people in and allows them to open up. Later evening, the Moon moves into your solar eighth house, and you tend to notice and perhaps dwell on more subtle levels. This can be helpful as it is likely to bring you into better touch with your feelings.
Capricorn
Your focus is on the details of your life and getting things into order, and you’re likely to be feeling on top of things today, dear Capricorn. You’ll find that others are thinking and responding rather than reacting, and this allows for a smoother conversation flow. You might receive or give very practical advice. Circumstances may be such that you need to become more organized and efficient with your work and daily life, and energies today are supportive for these goals. Later evening, the Moon moves into your partnership sector, and this tends to bring you into a more sociable mood, or one in which you’d prefer to share your ideas or activities with someone.
Aquarius
You’re not necessarily in the mood to just blend in today, dear Aquarius. In fact, you may be in the mood for some special attention or recognition for your more unique qualities. It’s a strong time for all things creative. You are displaying more confidence, vitality, and optimism. People are drawn to your good humor quite naturally. Later today, you are a little more sensitive to imbalances or inconsistencies in your personal life and environment. A focus on daily routines or on details can be comforting.
Pisces
You continue to be a little more introspective and cautious today, dear Pisces, with the Moon in your solar fourth house until later evening, but in no way unfriendly. In fact, your feelings are especially warm. It is a good time to set priorities and to enjoy simple things. It’s not a day for pushing or reaching beyond boundaries – there’s plenty of time for that later this month – but it’s a good day for emotionally preparing for more demanding days. Later evening, the Moon’s move into your creativity sector can stimulate a stronger need to express and share yourself with others.
*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: 3 Oct 2015 8:21 pm
Event: Moon enters Cancer
Description: The Moon in Cancer
This is a good time for making or nurturing emotional connections, sharing feelings, and connecting with our imagination, warmth, compassion, and sensitivity. We might concentrate on home, family, and domestic matters now. Nurture others and also the self.
Date & Time: 3 Oct 2015 1:18 pm
Event: Moon goes void of course
Date & Time: 3 Oct 2015 0:30 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sxt Ura
Description: Transiting Moon Sextile Transiting Uranus
We are open to new ideas. A break in the routine is pleasing now. We could be experimenting with new ideas or feelings.
Date & Time: 3 Oct 2015 5:01 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Opp Pal
Description: Transiting Moon Opposition Transiting Pallas
We can be at odds with one another over a mental or intellectual matter, belief, or idea now. It takes extra effort to understand one another.
Date & Time: 3 Oct 2015 1:18 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sxt Ven
Description: Transiting Moon Sextile Transiting Venus
We are less inhibited and more willing to indulge ourselves. Love and romance can be favorable. Decorating, beauty treatments, the arts, creative pursuits, parties, dates, and recreation are generally favored now. Smile, laugh, and enjoy!
Date & Time: 3 Oct 2015 1:24 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Qnx Cer
Description: Transiting Moon Quincunx Transiting Ceres
Date & Time: 3 Oct 2015 8:21 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cnj Can
Description: Transiting Moon Entering Cancer
This is a good time for making or nurturing emotional connections, sharing feelings, and connecting with our imagination, warmth, compassion, and sensitivity. We might concentrate on home, family, and domestic matters now. Nurture others and also the self.
Date & Time: 3 Oct 2015 10:05 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: 3 Oct 2015 10:40 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Qnx Sat
Description: Transiting Moon Quincunx Transiting Saturn
This is a brief period of uncertainty, guilt, fear of not performing well, fear of rejection, a feeling that others will not support or fulfill our needs/desires, or a sense that something can’t be achieved. 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: 3 Oct 2015 3:17 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Ven Qnx Cer
Description: Transiting Venus Quincunx Transiting Ceres
Decisions about family, care, money, and domestic matters may be difficult to make for now. We could be feeling possessive, dependent, or overly attached. This can be a needy time, but also one in which we become aware of our insecurities and dependencies.
GEMINI STRONG
Agile, versatile, inquisitive, flowing, conversational, airy, many ideas. Can be volatile, superficial, changeable, restless and inconsistent.
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
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
FIXED WEAK
We may be open to change but may not have much follow-through.
LUNAR PHASE: DISSEMINATING
Moon 135 to 90 degrees behind the Sun.
Sharing our knowledge with the world is a major motivation at this stage. We believe we have gained much knowledge and wisdom through our experiences, and want to ensure others have the benefit as well.
The following aspects (major only) and positions are at noon (EDT) on October 3rd:
Note that when an aspect is applying, it has not yet happened but is within orb – it’s pending. When an aspect is separating, it has already happened/perfected and is moving away from the aspect. Depending on the speed of the planet/body involved, the aspect will have perfected, or will perfect, in a matter of hours (often the case with the Moon), days, months, and possibly years in the case of the very slow-moving outer planets and bodies.
Note that the Moon moves at a rate of approximately one degree every 2 hours, so that if an aspect involving is applying and has an orb of 5 degrees, the aspect will perfect (be exact) in about 10 hours. If the Moon is separating from an aspect with an orb of 2 degrees, it has already formed said aspect approximately 4 hours ago (since the following are positions at noon today, then it would have occurred at about 8 AM today).
**I suggest paying close attention to applying aspects. The energy of the aspect builds as it gets closer to exact. Once an aspect involving inner planets has happened, it’s over. Separating aspects are good to know for context, but in terms of energy that is with us today, applying aspects are most important. (This is the case for daily astrology influences involving inner planets, which pass quickly, and not natal astrology aspects, which are with us for a life time).
THE MOON
THE MOON IN GEMINI
We are attracted to new ideas and are especially curious. We may need to discriminate so that we don’t become too scattered. Communications mean more to us than usual.
ASPECTS OF THE MOON
SEXTILE VENUS Orb 0°41′ Applying
We are cooperative, obliging, and kind under this influence. We are more inclined to express our appreciation or affection.
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.
11TH DEGREE OF LIBRA
Part of Body: Nerve supply to kidney and renal pelvis
Sabian Symbol: A professor peering over his glasses.
ASPECTS OF THE SUN
CONJUNCTION MERCURY Orb 6°13′ Separating
Thoughts and communications about ourselves and our goals. We are expressing ourselves confidently, directly, and clearly.
OPPOSITION URANUS Orb 8°43′ Applying
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 2°52′ Applying
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.
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.
4TH DEGREE OF LIBRA
Part of Body: Kidney surface
Sabian Symbol: A group around a campfire.
ASPECTS OF MERCURY
SEXTILE SATURN Orb 2°39′ 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 2°56′ Applying
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 LEO
We take more pride in our tastes, relationships, and personal possessions. We are more affectionate, expressive, and generous, and we tend to crave admiration and appreciation.
27TH DEGREE OF LEO
Part of Body: Chordae tendinae
Sabian Symbol: Daybreak.
ASPECTS OF VENUS
SQUARE SATURN Orb 5°12′ Applying
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.
MARS
MARS IN VIRGO
You will pursue your personal desires in a practical and methodical manner. You may be critical if opposed.
6TH DEGREE OF VIRGO
Part of Body: Descending colon
Sabian Symbol: A merry-go-round.
ASPECTS OF MARS
CONJUNCTION JUPITER Orb 6°02′ 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.
SQUARE SATURN Orb 4°06′ Separating
We can feel thwarted, blocked, or slowed down. Enthusiasm wanes. Delays are possible, but might lead to important edits and adjustments.
OPPOSITION NEPTUNE Orb 2°13′ Applying
This is a time for resting, escaping, or taking a break as we reconsider our needs. We might temporarily lose focus or direction.
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.
12TH DEGREE OF VIRGO
Part of Body: Abdominal aorta
Sabian Symbol: A bride with her veil snatched away.
ASPECTS OF JUPITER
OPPOSITION NEPTUNE Orb 3°48′ 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 1°36′ 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 6°52′ 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)
2ND DEGREE OF SAGITTARIUS
Part of Body: Pelvic girdle
Sabian Symbol: The ocean covered with whitecaps.
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°51′ Applying
Your generation works hard to use your power to right the wrongs you perceive in society. First you must learn to control that power in your own life.
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).
13TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN
Part of Body: Left knee joint
Sabian Symbol: A fire worshipper.
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).
19TH DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Extensor muscles of left toes
Sabian Symbol: A master instructing his pupil.
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.
5TH DEGREE OF ARIES
Part of Body: The eyes, left and right
Sabian Symbol: A triangle with wings.
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.
22ND DEGREE OF SAGITTARIUS
Part of Body: Right trochanter
Sabian Symbol: A chinese laundry.
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.
7TH DEGREE OF LIBRA
Part of Body: Nerve supply to kidney and renal pelvis
Sabian Symbol: A woman feeding chickens and protecting them from the hawks.
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.
27TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN
Part of Body: Deep nerves
Sabian Symbol: A mountain pilgrimage.
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 3 Oct 2015 – Event Chart
Aspects to Sun 10°Li07 -04°00′
Cnj 09°Li09 DIADEM To sacrifice oneself.
Aspects to Jup 11°Vi23 +08°09′
Cnj 11°Vi31 ZOSMA — A victim or a saviour
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