- The Moon is in Pisces.
- The Moon is waning and in its Last Quarter phase.
- The Last Quarter Moon occurred on the 19th, and the New Moon will occur on April 26th.
- Mars spends its first full day in Gemini (Mars is in Gemini from April 21-June 4).
- Mercury is retrograde (Mercury is retrograde from April 9-May 3).
- Venus is in its post-retrograde shadow until May 18th.
Horoscopes
Aries
With Mars in your solar third house until early June, dear Aries, even with Mercury still retrograde in your sign for another week and a half, you are beginning to see ways to compete or achieve your goals through your ideas and communications. You more easily express what you want, letting others know how you feel, and presenting your ideas and projects. Attractions may begin on a mental level for you during this cycle. Today, watch for impulsive moves. You may be pushing yourself too hard. While lively debates are possible, disagreements may grow rapidly now. Confounding matters is a minor but challenging aspect between retrograde Mercury and Neptune, pointing to possible misunderstandings. Try not to make firm plans until you have more information to go on.
Taurus
Mars in your resources sector until earlyJune stimulates your desire to protect yourself and those you love, dear Taurus. On another level, it can motivate you to build your nest, develop your talents, or make more money. You are quick to take the initiative in so doing, and while you may be splurging a little these days, you’re also filled with ideas to bring more in. Today, however, you may be too quick to jump into something new. Impatience or overconfidence might interfere with judgment. Also, a Mercury-Neptune challenge can point to miscommunications amongst friends or lovers. Conversations may not resolve much, and might, in fact, leave you more confused. With both of these factors in mind, it’s probably best to think and dream about possibilities rather than jump into action.
Gemini
With Mars in your sign until early June, dear Gemini, you may find that you’re often acting on impulse. You’re more inclined to take action than overthink a situation. Today, however, it’s important that you don’t jump ahead of yourself. Timing can be a little off due to enthusiasm, which can temporarily blind you to problem areas that do deserve a look. While you can have great ideas, avoid jumping to a quick conclusion about a friend or lover. Complicating the picture is a minor but challenging aspect between Mercury, your ruler, and Neptune. Honor your need for more imagination in your life, but be a little more vigilant when dealing with your practical affairs and communications.
Cancer
With Mars now in your solar twelfth house until early June, dear Cancer, past or private matters tend to assume larger proportions in your life. There can be quite a bit of activity behind the scenes, unusual and compelling attractions, or uncertainty in relationships during this cycle. An air of detachment may surround you at times, and this can be quite attractive to some people while frustrating to others! Today, watch that you don’t jump to a premature conclusion or decision. You may feel restless with excess energy that’s difficult to channel, but you’ll do yourself a service if you wait things out. Minor problems today can also surround communications, either because we’re saying too much, too little, or not speaking clearly enough.
Leo
Mars in your social sector can pump up the excitement and sometimes the competition in your social life until early June, dear Leo. It can also motivate you to seek out new projects and ventures. As anxious as you are to get started, today you may not have all the facts before you. As well, you may be jumping too quickly into something when waiting things out may be best. While it’s an appropriate time to take the lead, ensure that friends or people around you feel considered and included. Plans may be a little premature, so avoid putting them into action just yet. Be sure, however, to take notes and explore interesting possibilities, as imagination runs high now. Getting from point A to point B may be a little frustrating now, however. While you are usually good at reading others, today you could find it near impossible to understand where they are coming from!
Virgo
With Mars now at the top of your solar chart, dear Virgo, you want to shine, and possibly outshine, rather than simply fill your duties and go about regular routines. Until early June, your ambitions tend to come to the fore. Plans made today, however, are more likely than not too impractical or premature. You don’t have all the information you need even though you’re anxious to get ahead. Pace yourself and avoid getting too hung up on getting solid answers, as there is strong Pisces-Neptune influence now, favoring imagination. People may not be getting your ideas or messages clearly. Save important conversations for a day when people are more emotionally “on.”
Libra
With Mars now transiting your solar ninth house until early June, dear Libra, this can be a period in which you’re often challenging established codes or ways of thinking. You can get involved in many debates or disagreements about principles during this cycle. This is also a time for reaching out, taking a few more risks than usual in order to experience and learn new things. Today, you can be anxious to get going, but you should watch for false starts. People can throw you a few curves. On the one hand, you want to know the facts, and on the other, you may not want to deal with realities, preferring to let your imagination go. Consider creative musing or writing and light connections or topics with others now, just to take the edge off so that you can decompress.
Scorpio
There can be the desire to start from scratch or abandon one goal and take on a brand new one now, dear Scorpio. You are not content with the easy way out with Mars in your solar eighth house until early June. As well, attractions can come full-on. If you find yourself hungry for excitement in your relationships, this can be the time to find it, as there can be some drama and plot twists occurring now and in the coming weeks, but there can also be some impulsiveness and friction. You might feel particularly excited to get going today — you can be full of big dreams and ideas — but try to tame impulses and draw up some plans first as things are unlikely to get off the ground at the moment.
Sagittarius
You may be looking to others for motivation, or your interactions inspire you to action with Mars now in your solar seventh house until early June, dear Sagittarius. It can be a lively time for relationships. Today, desires can be insistent, but you may not have a plan of action so watch for stirring up unnecessary conflicts because you don’t know what to do with yourself just yet! Avoid situations that only serve to leave your head spinning – there can be many bits of contradictory information coming your way, but you don’t need to make sense of all of it. A lover or friend could be distant or evasive right now, and you can cope by staying centered and patient. You might consider saving important decisions for a better day.
Capricorn
In the coming weeks, if your daily duties feel confining or limiting, dear Capricorn, you’ll find it harder to take and will want to make changes. The goal is to make your everyday life more creative and exciting. There can be a bit of a slapdash approach to handling your life now, but you seem to need this to get the ball rolling. Decision-making can be on the challenging side today, and you may not be easily getting others onboard for your ideas or methods, which can be irritating. However, you may need to wait for others to catch up or catch on. If you can, take a break from hard thinking today. The tendency now may be to make a decision too quickly just to get the process over with, but it may be best to wait things out.
Aquarius
With Mars now in your creative sector, dear Aquarius, you’re likely to take more chances, and you might take on a competitive approach to your life, mostly in a playful way. Feelings are passionate, ripe, and insistent. Although you’re excited to get going today, you may be jumping into something without thinking, or you may be stirring the pot in a relationship. Tone things down a notch for best results. Going overboard will not get you closer to your goals. Your personality is sparkling and your ability to rise above the minor stresses of the day is admirable. Whatever opportunity or challenge you encounter now, you feel you can grow and learn from it. Be careful, however, that small issues don’t develop into big dramas. Misunderstandings and overshooting can be problems now.
Pisces
With Mars in your home and family sector, your home life may be especially busy in the weeks ahead, dear Pisces. During this cycle, asserting yourself may not be so straightforward. In fact, you may need to get mad at yourself before motivating yourself to take action! Many different choices are on the table today making it hard to make a choice. Even though your practical interests won’t be furthered by doing so, you might decide to take a time-out from heavy thinking. You may not be seeing eye to eye with a significant other. Draw on your natural “go with the flow” energy instead of pushing matters now. The Moon is in your sign all day, and this heightens your emotional responses. Do something nice for yourself!
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Astrology of Today – 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:
Date & Time: 22 Apr 2017 0:00 am
Event: Moon in Pisces
Description: The Moon in Pisces
A time to observe, feel, and process. We may pay special attention to our dreams, both of the night and day variety, and the subtle areas of our lives. Focusing on creativity, philanthropy, spirituality, and artistry can be beneficial. Build your intuition, slow down and rest.
Date & Time: 22 Apr 2017 6:01 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cpl Ura
Description: Transiting Moon ContraParallel Transiting Uranus
Date & Time: 22 Apr 2017 9:39 am
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: 22 Apr 2017 1:22 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqq Ves
Description: Transiting Moon SesquiSquare 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: 22 Apr 2017 2:47 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Pll Jun
Description: Transiting Moon Parallel Transiting Juno
Date & Time: 22 Apr 2017 3:57 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cnj Nep
Description: Transiting Moon Conjunction Transiting Neptune
We are easily influenced, vulnerable, compassionate, and sensitive. We could be led astray, and we are easily swayed. There is devotion but possibly inconstancy as well. A dreamy, possibly impractical time.
Date & Time: 22 Apr 2017 4:02 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon SSq Mer
Description: Transiting Moon SemiSquare Transiting Mercury
What feels right clashes with logic today. What people are saying may be a misrepresentation of their true feelings/emotions. It’s better to think before we speak, or misunderstandings can follow.
Date & Time: 22 Apr 2017 4:58 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Pll Nep
Description: Transiting Moon Parallel Transiting Neptune
Date & Time: 22 Apr 2017 9:00 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Qnx Jup
Description: Transiting Moon Quincunx Transiting Jupiter
Watch for moody decisions and excesses now.
Date & Time: 22 Apr 2017 11:09 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sxt Jun
Description: Transiting Moon Sextile Transiting Juno
We can gain strength through others or through our relationships, and we are especially comfortable in one-on-one situations.
Date & Time: 22 Apr 2017 5:37 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mer SSq Nep
Description: Transiting Mercury SemiSquare Transiting Neptune
Overstimulated imagination. Subtle perceptions. Right brain (intuitive) thinking. Confusion. Misperception. Deceit.
Strong Signs, Elements, Modes
ARIES STRONG
Initiating, pioneering energy. Independent, bold, courageous, assertive, fiery, inspirational, direct, decisive. Can be egotistical, impulsive, impatient, aggressive, lacking subtlety.
TAURUS STRONG
Stable and enduring, strong values, unyielding, earthy, acquisitive, strong desires. Can be stuck, stubborn, overly possessive, self-indulgent.
PISCES STRONG
Compassionate, sensitive, self-sacrificing, gentle, intuitive. Can be escapist, impractical, hyper- sensitive, gullible.
BALANCE OF ELEMENTS
The elements are balanced.
BALANCE OF MODES
MUTABLE STRONG
We are flexible, adaptable, willing, open to change, and possibly flighty or nervous.
LUNAR PHASE: THIRD QUARTER
Moon from 90 to 45 degrees behind the Sun.
We have strong beliefs and are likely to put them into action. We have the wisdom to know when to act, but sometimes can be inflexible.
The following aspects (major only) and positions are at noon (EDT) on April 22nd:
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 the Moon 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 lifetime).
THE MOON
THE MOON IN PISCES
A time to observe, feel, and process. We may pay special attention to our dreams, both of the night and day variety, and the subtle areas of our lives. We may have difficulties defining emotional boundaries. We might deal with stress through avoidant or escapist behavior. Focusing on creativity, philanthropy, spirituality, and artistry can be beneficial. Build your intuition, slow down and rest.
12TH DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Plantar artery of right foot
Sabian Symbol: An examination of initiates.
ASPECTS OF THE MOON
CONJUNCTION NEPTUNE Orb 2°13′ Applying
We are easily influenced, vulnerable, compassionate, and sensitive. We could be led astray, and we are easily swayed. There is devotion but possibly inconstancy as well. A dreamy, possibly impractical time.
THE SUN
THE SUN IN TAURUS
You are a reliable and solid individual. You have a strong need for stable routine and security. You can be stubborn. Others can rely on your down-to-earth nature.
3RD DEGREE OF TAURUS
Part of Body: Pharynx – oral part
Sabian Symbol: Steps up to a lawn blooming with clover.
ASPECTS OF THE SUN
CONJUNCTION MERCURY Orb 4°03′ Separating
Thoughts and communications about ourselves and our goals. We are expressing ourselves confidently, directly, and clearly.
TRINE SATURN Orb 5°07′ Separating
We are taking pride in our responsibilities or performance. This can be a time of steady progress and increased self-discipline. We are more inclined to humble ourselves to authority or good advice, and tend to employ traditional methods.
CONJUNCTION URANUS Orb 7°45′ Separating
You are a rebel but also a leader. You are innovative and original. Others may see you as arrogant, wilful and disruptive at times. Life will be full of surprises. Politics, science or computing appeal to you.
MERCURY
MERCURY IN ARIES
You are an independent thinker. You talk quickly, and like to think up new ideas. You may experience flashes of intuition.
29TH DEGREE OF ARIES
Part of Body: Auditory canal
Sabian Symbol: A celestial choir singing.
ASPECTS OF MERCURY
TRINE SATURN Orb 1°04′ Applying
We are cautious, careful, tuned in to details, and rely on common sense at this time.
CONJUNCTION URANUS Orb 3°42′ Applying
You have an incisive and ingenious mind. Your thoughts and speech are erratic and inventive. You enjoy progressive topics. Your opinions may be ahead of your time.
VENUS
VENUS IN PISCES
You yearn to merge and be at-one with your partner. In fact you want to be at-one with the universe. You also enjoy sharing inspirational activities with your partner, ranging from listening to beautiful music to visiting an art gallery.
28TH DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Phalanges of left foot
Sabian Symbol: A fertile garden under the full moon.
ASPECTS OF VENUS
SQUARE SATURN Orb 0°19′ Separating
Lack of spontaneity when it comes to expressions of affection and the pursuit of pleasure, likely due to insecurities or fear. We may be reserved, withdrawn, cautious, and tight with money and/or feelings. Feelings of being alone and not getting what we want/need can be experienced now.
CONJUNCTION CHIRON Orb 0°59′ Separating
You have a childlike innocence in your personal relationships, which makes you vulnerable to emotional pain. You fear commitment and rejection. You may experience pain in early relationships, but this pain is usually healed giving you insight and wisdom in later personal relationships. You see the beauty in people who have been cast aside by others, and develop the ability to be a teacher or healer in intimate relationships.
MARS
MARS IN GEMINI
You like to initiate ideas and spread information. You are assertive, although you can resort to evasive behaviour.
1ST DEGREE OF GEMINI
Part of Body: Trachea
Sabian Symbol: A glass-bottomed boat drifts over under-sea wonders.
JUPITER
JUPITER IN LIBRA
You have a strong concern for justice. You are a diplomatic teacher, and express your spiritual values in your relationships.
17TH DEGREE OF LIBRA
Part of Body: Suprarenal arteries
Sabian Symbol: A retired sea captain.
ASPECTS OF JUPITER
SQUARE PLUTO Orb 2°59′ Separating
You will need to learn to have confidence in yourself even when life deals you a few blows. You range from over confident to completely lacking in confidence. The truth lies somewhere in between.
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)
28TH DEGREE OF SAGITTARIUS
Part of Body: Right leg muscles
Sabian Symbol: An old bridge over a beautiful stream.
ASPECTS OF SATURN
TRINE URANUS Orb 2°37′ Applying
You have a talent for investigation. You look at new ideas and are able then to put them into action. In business you achieve much in your own independent way.
SQUARE CHIRON Orb 0°40′ Applying
There can be fears now of not being competent or effective enough to meet our responsibilities, or we could find it hard to strike out on a unique path, again due to fears or insecurities. The desire to break from the status quo is strong, but we may not have the necessary confidence to do so. We may have difficulties empathizing with others and understanding ourselves.
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).
25TH DEGREE OF ARIES
Part of Body: Sternocleidomastoid muscle
Sabian Symbol: A double promise reveals its inner and outer meanings.
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)
NEPTUNE IN THE 8TH HOUSE
You feel at one with others and have the ability to transcend daily life through metaphysical pursuits. You may easily sense emotional undercurrents.
14TH DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Right cutaneous veins
Sabian Symbol: A lady in fox fur.
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).
20TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN
Part of Body: Tendons of right knee
Sabian Symbol: A hidden choir singing.
Chiron, Major Asteroids, and Moon’s Nodes: in Sign and in Aspect
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).
27TH DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Phalanges of right foot
Sabian Symbol: A harvest moon.
VESTA
VESTA IN CANCER
You are committed to your family and loved ones, especially when they need you. However, you may withdraw like a crab into your shell if you feel hurt by those closest to you. You enjoy working with those close to you.
28TH DEGREE OF CANCER
Part of Body: Cartilage of ribs
Sabian Symbol: Person introduces love interest to family.
PALLAS
PALLAS IN ARIES
You have a keen intellect with the ability to come up with exciting, new ideas. You are also happy to risk putting your new ideas into action.
9TH DEGREE OF ARIES
Part of Body: Lens of eye
Sabian Symbol: A crystal gazer.
JUNO
JUNO IN CAPRICORN
You want a partner who you can respect, and who respects you. You seek long-term commitment and may marry later in life.
18TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN
Part of Body: Ligaments of right knee
Sabian Symbol: The union jack flies from a new british destroyer.
CERES
CERES IN TAURUS
You feel cared for when loved ones give you a sense of stability and security. You like to be touched and stroked and nurtured in practical ways. You also like to show others you care through practical means.
28TH DEGREE OF TAURUS
Part of Body: Deltoid muscle and main neck muscles
Sabian Symbol: A mature woman reawakened to romance.
THE NORTH NODE
THE NORTH NODE IN VIRGO
This is a quest to become dedicated to the service of others. You will need to overcome the tendency to daydream and feel overwhelmed and to put your compassion and wisdom to practical use for humanity.
2ND DEGREE OF VIRGO
Part of Body: Small intestine
Sabian Symbol: A large white cross stands alone on top of a high hill.
Sabian Symbol:
THE SOUTH NODE
THE SOUTH NODE IN PISCES
This is a quest to become dedicated to the service of others. You will need to overcome the tendency to daydream and feel overwhelmed and to put your compassion and wisdom to practical use for humanity.
2ND DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Left calcaneum
Sabian Symbol: A squirrel hiding from hunters.
*** CONJUNCTIONS TO SELECT FIXED STARS ***
Transits 22 Apr 2017 – Event Chart
Aspects to Mars 00°Ge50 +20°54′
Cnj 00°Ge13 ALCYONE Mystical but judgmental.
Aspects to Vesta 27°Cn00 +25°13′
Cnj 26°Cn01 PROCYON Short lived opportunities
Aspects to Juno 17°Cp32 -07°40′
Cnj 16°Cp52 RUKBAT Steadiness and strength.
Aspects to Ceres 27°Ta10 +17°31′
Cnj 26°Ta24 ALGOL— Female passion and intensity.
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