Summary:
Ceres and Juno are moving towards a trine in earth signs Capricorn and Virgo, and Jupiter in earthy Virgo is supported by practical, devoted Vesta in Aries today. Both influences contribute to a feeling of satisfaction tending to and nurturing our pet projects, favorite people, and practical concerns or basic needs today.
- The Moon is in Taurus until 7:47 AM.
- The Moon is void from 6:20 AM to 7:47 AM.
- The Moon is in Gemini from 7:47 AM forward (until September 6th, at 1:39 PM).
- The Moon is waning and in its Waning Gibbous phase.
- A Full Moon occurred on August 29th, and a Last Quarter Moon will occur tomorrow morning.
- Venus is retrograde and heading towards a direct station (Venus is retrograde from July 25-September 6).
- Mercury is in its pre-retrograde shadow (Mercury retrograde will occur from September 17-October 9 in Libra).
Times are EDT
Horoscopes
Aries
This is a potentially powerful day for nurturing and developing a business, career, or project, dear Aries. It’s a good time to for gaining cooperation from others, although you tend to be especially focused on your own initiatives. You can be very enthusiastic and willing to put in the effort for projects that you believe in. You may be refocusing your energies on things that make more sense to you. You’re shuffling around your responsibilities and discovering different goals or ways to get to your goals. You may be up and down when it comes to motivation levels this month as you are seeing things a little differently.
Taurus
The Moon moves out of your sign and into your resources sector this morning, dear Taurus. This tends to steady your emotions and can turn your attention to practical matters. Fortunately, energies are good for taking care of practical affairs, particularly for putting your energies into works in progress. You can find a nice balance between growth or improvement and simplicity today. It’s a good time for feeling a sense that you can realize your goals and dreams.
Gemini
The Moon enters your sign this morning, stimulating a need to connect with your feelings and to be acknowledged personally by those important to you. You are in the mood to relax and enjoy close friendships, although there can be a bit of urgency to your emotions now. There can be a desire to strengthen the family unit or get closer to a friend. You might also take steps to strengthen a group or club that you belong to. You could be taking special pride in your support system now and taking the lead in your personal life.
Cancer
You can feel especially connected to your work or projects today, dear Cancer, and with motivation levels increasing, you’re bound to feel more energized. The more realizable your goals seem to be, the more willing you are to put effort into working towards them. There is general cooperation experienced with others, particularly mentally as you feel supported for your ideas. Business or career prospects seem to be very promising, but improvements may be realized in your personal relationships as well now. You’re appreciating a feeling of security and comfort with others.
Leo
You can feel a special kind of satisfaction taking care of your basic needs and practical affairs, dear Leo. A feeling of well-being grows as you handle your responsibilities and tend to material and practical needs. There are real benefits to crafting long-term plans, and today you’re really feeling this. This is a time for reinvesting in projects that you’ve put to the side, particularly when it comes to exploring and studying certain concepts and ideas that ignited your passion in the past.
Virgo
With you today is a wonderful sense that you can work to upgrade or improve what you already have, dear Virgo, rather than an urgency to take on more or to do more. This contributes to a general feeling of calm – something you often need more than most. You can also be in the kind of mood that favors taking care of the people you love. You are enjoying good timing and a satisfying feeling that comes with pacing yourself.
Libra
This is a good day for finding your center through quiet and/or affectionate activities, dear Libra, taking care of people you love, making thoughtful gestures that reconnect you with people you may have lost touch with, and other such nurturing activities. Taking care of others and showing your commitment can make you feel especially good. The Moon moves into your spirit sector this morning and into harmony with your sign, and finding satisfying channels for expressing your emotions comes easily.
Scorpio
Communications with others today are personal, warm, and supportive overall, dear Scorpio. You’ll find that people are generally cooperative and not especially demanding or judgmental. Especially good energy is with you for long-term projects and for feeling positive about the future. In fact, you can be totally into making plans, and quite skilled at it as well. A good mood and positive vibes about the future contribute to your productivity today, and you’re especially willing to work for something you believe in.
Sagittarius
This can be a great day for making plans, dear Sagittarius, putting effort into endeavors that truly matter to you and that have long-term potential, and gaining the trust of elders, bosses, parents, or others in authority. There is a nice sense of balance today as you are both optimistic and practical now. With a feeling that your goals are realizable, you can be especially motivated and filled with purpose. You can feel quite dedicated to creative projects, a romance, or family now, and willing to take steps to make these things more secure and structured.
Capricorn
This is a great time for expanding your mind, learning new things, taking courses or exploring topics of interest, dear Capricorn. Your work may now reach a larger audience. This is also a time when you feel more energetic because of increased motivation, and a general sense of harmony with others. People are cooperative and you seek out more peaceful ways of relating with others. You may be giving helpful guidance as a means of showing your affection. You are both optimistic and realistic now, which is a wonderful place to be mentally.
Aquarius
This is a good day for seeing things both realistically and optimistically, dear Aquarius. The Moon moves into your creativity sector, bringing out your inner artist as well as desires to show and share your affection. You can draw on patience right now, and can be especially dedicated to what you’re doing, as you have a good feeling that your plans are realizable. You can also find much satisfaction in building something up. Your ability to pace yourself and your feeling for the long-term are the major keys to success right now.
Pisces
This is a powerful time for long-range planning with finances and business affairs, dear Pisces. You can feel especially good about building something up or working towards a long-term goal, and this optimism boosts your productivity. A partner or good friend may offer up some ideas, strategies, and possibilities, and while you enjoy working independently right now, you’re also open-minded. This is a good time to make little changes that have large benefits. Your values are changing, and with this, your methods and goals need some adjustments. The tweaks you are making now can be extremely important in the long run.
*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: 4 Sep 2015 7:47 am
Event: Moon enters Gemini
Description: The Moon in Gemini
We are attracted to new ideas, but we need to discriminate more so that we don’t become too scattered. Communications mean more to us than usual.
Date & Time: 4 Sep 2015 6:20 am
Event: Moon goes void of course
Date & Time: 4 Sep 2015 1:31 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon SSq Ves
Description: Transiting Moon SemiSquare 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: 4 Sep 2015 4:27 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqq Plu
Description: Transiting Moon SesquiSquare 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: 4 Sep 2015 6:20 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Opp Sat
Description: Transiting Moon Opposition Transiting Saturn
There could be a realization that is disappointing or depressing, a feeling of limitation, or an experience of being blocked or thwarted now. There could be a lack of warmth and sensitivity experienced now, and self-protectiveness.
Date & Time: 4 Sep 2015 7:47 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cnj Gem
Description: Transiting Moon Entering Gemini
We are attracted to new ideas, but we need to discriminate more so that we don’t become too scattered. Communications mean more to us than usual.
Date & Time: 4 Sep 2015 9:47 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Tri Nod
Description: Transiting Moon Trine Transiting North Node
A good time for dealing with the public, for making connections, and for taking positive steps towards a personal or professional goal. You are able to make changes. This is a feel-good time for embracing new opportunities.
Date & Time: 4 Sep 2015 4:19 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon SSq Ura
Description: Transiting Moon SemiSquare Transiting Uranus
We can easily find ourselves all wound up and nervous. Unpredictable responses from others (and ourselves). Emotional eruptions are possible. Not a good time to make permanent decisions, particularly about relationships and family/domestic matters.
Date & Time: 4 Sep 2015 5:04 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqr Jup
Description: Transiting Moon Square Transiting Jupiter
We may not be very realistic right now – there can be some exaggeration. Minor annoyances are possible now. Contrariness or disagreements. This is not an ideal time for publicity, promotion, or legal matters. We can experience injustices. We are less inclined to consider the consequences of over-eating, over-drinking, or overdoing in general. This is a time to show some restraint. Grandiosity is not appreciated right now, and excess doesn’t go over well either. With a little self-control we can learn about what truly makes us happy.
Date & Time: 4 Sep 2015 8:14 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Pll Mar
Description: Transiting Moon Parallel Transiting Mars
Date & Time: 4 Sep 2015 10:22 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqr Nep
Description: Transiting Moon Square Transiting Neptune
There can be confusion, misunderstanding, or some level of chaos and uncertainty. Avoid money transactions or new business initiatives – it can be difficult to think clearly. There may be deception or self-deception to deal with. We might have an emotional urge to escape. Feeling out of sorts and don’t know why? Relax and listen to some inspirational music. Honor your need to feed your more refined or spiritual side, and the difficult feelings will soon fade away.
Date & Time: 4 Sep 2015 1:39 am
Event: Tr-Tr Sun Qnx Ves
Description: Transiting Sun Quincunx Transiting Vesta
Date & Time: 4 Sep 2015 10:25 am
Event: Tr-Tr Sun Pll Ura
Description: Transiting Sun Parallel Transiting Uranus
Date & Time: 4 Sep 2015 7:34 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mer Pll Ves
Description: Transiting Mercury
GEMINI STRONG
Agile, versatile, inquisitive, flowing, conversational, airy, many ideas. Can be volatile, superficial, changeable, restless and inconsistent.
LEO STRONG
Self-confident, generous, warm-hearted, powerful leader, dramatic. Can be overly proud, vain, extravagant, arrogant.
VIRGO STRONG
Meticulous, discriminating, pure, practical, health conscious, hard working. Can be hyper-critical, petty and perfectionistic.
BALANCE OF ELEMENTS
Scores: Fire 5; Earth 5; Air 5; Water 2
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: 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 September 4th:
Note that when an aspect is applying, it has not yet happened but is within orb – it’s pending. When an aspect is separating, it has already happened/perfected and is moving away from the aspect. Depending on the speed of the planet/body involved, the aspect will have perfected, or will perfect, in a matter of hours (often the case with the Moon), days, months, and possibly years in the case of the very slow-moving outer planets and bodies.
Note that the Moon moves at a rate of approximately one degree every 2 hours, so that if an aspect involving is applying and has an orb of 5 degrees, the aspect will perfect (be exact) in about 10 hours. If the Moon is separating from an aspect with an orb of 2 degrees, it has already formed said aspect approximately 4 hours ago (since the following are positions at noon today, then it would have occurred at about 8 AM today).
**I suggest paying close attention to applying aspects. The energy of the aspect builds as it gets closer to exact. Once an aspect involving inner planets has happened, it’s over. Separating aspects are good to know for context, but in terms of energy that is with us today, applying aspects are most important. (This is the case for daily astrology influences involving inner planets, which pass quickly, and not natal astrology aspects, which are with us for a 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
TRINE MERCURY Orb 6°25′ 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.
SQUARE JUPITER Orb 2°50′ Applying
We may not be very realistic right now, which can lead to moodiness, as we are more invested in our dreams and expectations.
OPPOSITION SATURN Orb 3°14′ Separating
There could be a realization that is disappointing or depressing, a feeling of limitation, or an experience of being blocked or thwarted now. There could be a lack of warmth and sensitivity experienced now, and self-protectiveness.
SQUARE NEPTUNE Orb 5°54′ Applying
We may feel a need to escape or to rewrite our lives in various ways – by seeing what we want to see, for example. This is a short time in which there can be lack of clarity. Emotional and physical sensitivity.
THE SUN
THE SUN IN VIRGO
You are an analytical and critical individual. You are also practical and discriminating, and may be fussy.
12TH DEGREE OF VIRGO
Part of Body: Abdominal aorta
Sabian Symbol: A bride with her veil snatched away.
ASPECTS OF THE SUN
CONJUNCTION JUPITER Orb 6°33′ Separating
We are feeling especially vital, confident, generous, and enthusiastic. This is a good time to take steps to grow something–our business, our significant relationships, and so forth.
OPPOSITION NEPTUNE Orb 3°29′ Separating
This a time for dreaming rather than important decision-making. It’s a good time to pay special attention to dreams and inspiration. Clarity may not be with us, but we probably don’t need it right now. It’s difficult to know for certain what we want, as we may be wavering. Confusion about a relationship or idealizing a person could figure strongly now.
TRINE PLUTO Orb 1°16′ Applying
You are a powerful person with strong leadership abilities. You know when to be assertive and when to compromise. You are able to apply yourself to the job at hand.
OPPOSITION CHIRON Orb 7°45′ Applying
We can feel especially sensitive to criticism or fear rejection now, or could struggle with a situation where we may need to humble ourselves. People or circumstances may seem to be exposing or playing on our vulnerabilities. This can be an opportunity to recognize problem areas that need work, however.
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.
9TH DEGREE OF LIBRA
Part of Body: Nerve supply to kidney and renal pelvis
Sabian Symbol: Three old masters hanging in an art gallery.
ASPECTS OF MERCURY
QUINCUNX NEPTUNE Orb 0°31′ Separating
We may not be seeing things clearly, or we are second-guessing our perceptions. There can be difficulties concentrating and focusing.
SQUARE PLUTO Orb 4°14′ 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 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.
15TH DEGREE OF LEO
Part of Body: Right atrium
Sabian Symbol: A street pageant.
ASPECTS OF VENUS
CONJUNCTION MARS Orb 2°40′ Separating
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.
TRINE URANUS Orb 5°26′ Separating
We are open to new or unusual experiences. Our intuition for making changes serves us well now, and there can be good business sense, particularly for tapping into current or future trends. There is a healthy level of detachment experienced now that opens us up to new ideas, methods, art forms, and ways of relating.
QUINCUNX PLUTO Orb 1°21′ Applying
We could be surprised by our feelings and impressions now, or could experience strong or unsual attractions to people, situations, and things. Old, unresolved matters can prompt us to second-guess our current relationships or feelings.
MARS
MARS IN LEO
You have a strong need to express your personal creativity. You may display dramatic and confident behaviour, and like to make an impact on your surroundings. You may also be arrogant.
18TH DEGREE OF LEO
Part of Body: Right cardiac cavity
Sabian Symbol: A chemist conducts an experiment before his students.
ASPECTS OF MARS
TRINE URANUS Orb 2°45′ Applying
It’s easy and natural to break through obstacles, to find alternative methods of going after what we want, and to take progressive action or to take the lead. There is more courage, confidence, and energy available to us. We embrace change, progress, and new methods.
QUINCUNX CHIRON Orb 2°26′ Applying
We might doubt the effectiveness of our efforts to go after what we want under this influence, which can lead to passive-aggressive behavior, defensiveness, or frustration.
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.
6TH DEGREE OF VIRGO
Part of Body: Descending colon
Sabian Symbol: A merry-go-round.
ASPECTS OF JUPITER
OPPOSITION NEPTUNE Orb 3°03′ Applying
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.
SATURN
SATURN IN SCORPIO
A strong period for dissecting and studying the unconscious/subconscious, for seeing how deep-rooted fears and patterns control our lives, and for dealing with and eventually mastering our addictions. Restrictions we experience through our debts to others can be magnified, and these can be material, moral, or emotional debts. This transit can help us to structure, organize, and make sense out of these debts. Dealing with fears of dependency and helplessness. Resourcefulness. (October 5, 2012 to December 23, 2014; then June 14, 2015 to September 17, 2015)
30TH DEGREE OF SCORPIO
Part of Body: Nasal muscles
Sabian Symbol: The halloween jester.
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).
20TH DEGREE OF ARIES
Part of Body: Hyoid bone
Sabian Symbol: A young girl feeding birds in winter.
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).
9TH DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Right metatarsals
Sabian Symbol: The race begins: a jockey spurs his horse to great speed.
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).
20TH DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Right fibula muscle
Sabian Symbol: A table set for an evening meal.
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.
12TH DEGREE OF ARIES
Part of Body: Tongue
Sabian Symbol: A flock of wild geese.
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.
15TH DEGREE OF SAGITTARIUS
Part of Body: Right iliac vein
Sabian Symbol: The ground hog looking for its shadow.
JUNO
JUNO IN VIRGO
Partnership and service are tied together in some significant manner with this position. There may be some resistance to merging fully with a partner, as there is a need to remain independent, separate, and distinct even in a partnership.
26TH DEGREE OF VIRGO
Part of Body: Abdominal veins
Sabian Symbol: A boy with a censer serves near the priest.
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.
26TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN
Part of Body: Connections between femur and tibia
Sabian Symbol: A water sprite.
HYGEIA
HYGEIA IN LEO
You take pride in your health. You may have hobbies and pastimes linked with health.
25TH DEGREE OF LEO
Part of Body: Pericardium
Sabian Symbol: A large camel crossing the desert.
ASTRAEA
ASTRAEA IN CANCER
You have an inability to let go of your family. You prefer the comfort of your own home to the excitement of an open environment.
21ST DEGREE OF CANCER
Part of Body: Inferior pancreatico-duodenal artery
Sabian Symbol: A prima donna singing.
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.
*** ASPECTS TO FIXED STARS ***
Transits 4 Sep 2015 – Event Chart
Aspects to Sun 11°Vi48 +07°07′
Cnj 11°Vi31 ZOSMA — A victim or a savior
Aspects to Mer 08°Li50 -05°45′
Cnj 09°Li09 DIADEM To sacrifice oneself.
Aspects to Ven 14°Le26 +09°35′
Cnj 15°Le24 DUBHE Loving but forceful
Aspects to Sat 29°Sc10 -18°10′
Cnj 29°Sc40 TOLIMAN Learning, the lessons of life.
Aspects to Ast 20°Cn42 +18°25′
Cnj 20°Cn27 CASTOR To write or create.
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