The Moon is in Virgo.- The Moon is waxing and in its First Quarter phase.
- The First Quarter Moon occurred on the 22nd, and the Full Moon will occur on April 29th.
- Mercury is in its post-retrograde shadow until May 3.
- Venus spends its first full day in Gemini (Venus is in Gemini from April 24-May 19).
Daily Horoscopes/Astro Highlights for each Sign:
Aries
You may be returning to a problem or obstacle that you first faced in March today, dear Aries, now equipped with a little more information, but perhaps still frustrated by the matter! Mercury in your sign forms a square to Saturn, and this can feel like a test of a plan or your patience. There can be some tensions related to a career or business matter now, or you could be finally resolving a sticky problem that surfaced last month and losing a lot of time and energy to it. It’s better to try not to take criticism to heart, keeping in mind that people can be more negative than usual. Even so, the best way to handle things is to take an honest look at vulnerable areas in your life or weak points in your plans and consider ways to improve them. This is, in fact, a good time to make small edits. Large ones, though, not so much!
Taurus
A problem or challenging decision that first emerged last month can now come to a head, dear Taurus. By the end of the day, you’re likely to be able to put it behind you. A Mercury-Saturn aspect that first formed in March and then in early April forms again for the final time in this set, and it’s time to get over a hump. Be aware that there is a tendency for small things to go wrong and misunderstandings to occur in the meantime. Insecurity may be behind a generally negative or critical atmosphere. The best way to handle criticism is to maintain a healthy level of detachment from it so that you can pick and choose what may (and may not) be relevant to you. Make it a priority to get back on track.
Gemini
Today, you could be finally getting past a problem that first surfaced in the first half of March, dear Gemini. Nevertheless, you can have difficulties getting where you want to go today as Mercury and Saturn form a challenging square aspect. This influence can also present challenges or blocks to your communications, and misunderstandings or delays may result. While frustrating, little problems now can lead to the making of constructive changes that ultimately strengthen you. The Moon spends the day in your home and family sector, encouraging you to lay low and stick with the tried and true just for now. Conserving energy makes sense at this point in the lunar cycle.
Cancer
Today and tomorrow, you may feel you are getting over a hump, dear Cancer, although there can be some delays or misunderstandings to wade through in the process. A Mercury-Saturn square today brings a recurring problem back to life, but this time around, you have all the tools to resolve it. While people around you may seem to feel threatened by change, this is not the time to resist those things that lead to growth and improvement. Tomorrow’s Mars-Pluto alignment attests to this. It’s about recognizing the need to push beyond the usual limits or barriers and dare to do things differently. Some tension in a close relationship is possible now, and you could have a fight or flight reaction to a situation with someone. This can be an excellent time for joining forces with a significant someone and accomplishing wonderful things, but if power dynamics are difficult, this can be a tipping point.
Leo
A recurring problem can come into sharper focus today, dear Leo, but you now seem to have the information you need to put this problem behind you. Nevertheless, tension is building today. Your desire to expand your mind and learn through experience seems at odds with your current goals or duties, which are demanding and leave little time for such explorations. Today’s Mercury-Saturn square can magnify a whole slew of small problems, and this can be frustrating, but once handled, you’re likely to feel freer and a bit wiser, too! A Mars-Pluto alignment is approaching, and this can serve to intensify your ambitions related to achieving your work and/or health goals. This passion can be useful up to a point, after which you may be pushing things too far. It can be difficult to know your limits now, but it makes sense to watch for signs of excess.
Virgo
Mercury forms a square to Saturn today, dear Virgo, and this can pull up a recurring or unresolved problem from last month for review. This time around, you’re more inclined to find answers to your dilemmas, although you may lose some time dealing with picky details today, which can be frustrating. It’s a good idea to watch what and how you communicate today, as misunderstandings are likely. Try to stay on top of things so that you are in control of problems rather than allow problems to take control of you and your day. Criticisms can cut deeper than usual today, so be sure you are not guilty of dealing them. A Mars-Pluto aspect is approaching, raising the bar of intensity today and tomorrow. There can be the bubbling up of tension now, but the potential of release, too, particularly on creative levels. This is a breakthrough period for moving on.
Libra
An issue from March can come up for further review today, dear Libra, and while you can spend quite a bit of energy and time on resolving a problem now, you may come out of the process quite a bit wiser! This is due to a Mercury-Saturn square that first surfaced in March and then recurred in early April finalizing today. Negative thinking and communicating are potential downfalls with this aspect prominent now, and while expectations could do with some taming, the situation is unlikely to be as dire as it appears at the moment! With a Mars-Pluto alignment on its way, you’re likely to feel some emotional tension building. This aspect is sure to reveal some of the dirt you may have swept under the rug, but while it can be initially uncomfortable facing certain truths, the potential for release and relief is strong now.
Scorpio
Unfinished business can emerge today, dear Scorpio, slowing you down or disrupting your schedule. The good news is that you’re unlikely to be wasting energy on trying to resolve a problem that remains an issue. Solutions are imminent! Delays involving commuting or communications can be prominent today, and frustrating, too, but you can take heart that breakthroughs are on their way. Your rulers, Mars and Pluto, are moving towards alignment, and there can be quite a bit of tension building. You want –or need– to make changes, and this is the time to do so. Be sure, though, that you’re making a choice, not just a reaction. You may be feeling pressure now, which can skew your decisions.
Sagittarius
Energies with you today are somewhat complicated and intense, dear Sagittarius. If you’ve been avoiding a matter, trying to sweep it under the carpet, it’s likely to surface anyhow, perhaps in disruptive ways. This is nothing you can’t handle, and in fact, it’s precisely what you need to manage so that you can move on. You can feel pressured or driven to deal with finances or possessions, and if you use this energy well, you can accomplish a great deal. However, you can just as easily go overboard with a Mars-Pluto alignment pending, so look for cues that suggest you’re taking something too seriously now.
Capricorn
There can be some pressures to deal with today, dear Capricorn. For one, Mercury and Saturn connect via a square. This aspect first formed on March 11th, then formed again on April 5th while Mercury was retrograde. While it’s a tense aspect that can point to blocks communicating and commuting, you’re likely to solve a problem or get over a hurdle that’s been a long time coming! For another, Mars and Pluto are reaching an alignment in your sign, exact tomorrow. Today, you may feel some intensity building. You can feel pressured to make a change, and you’re likely to feel extremely dissatisfied with the status quo now. Use this intense energy well — as fuel to make important, necessary, and positive changes.
Aquarius
With a Mercury-Saturn square active today, dear Aquarius, there can be blocks of communication or errors to deal with. Life may not go smoothly for you just for now, but the good news is that you may have the information you need to finally resolve a problem. As well, you’re a little wiser for it! A Mars-Pluto alignment is pending, and while it’s only exact tomorrow, it’s bound to influence you today. This can point to a matter that you’ve kept to yourself or under wraps reaching a boiling point. You might use this intense energy to break free from a negative situation or to put something behind you. Certainly, you have the determination right now.
Pisces
There can be some negativity affecting our interactions and decisions, dear Pisces, with a Mercury-Saturn aspect active today. You may need to resolve an irritating problem before you can do what you want to do, but while you may lose time and energy on problem-solving, you’re likely to gain some experience and knowledge for future reference. In fact, you can learn a lot from the events of the day. You may find that people are on edge, though, particularly in your social circle. Or, your feelings for someone or about an ongoing situation are problematic today. A Mars-Pluto alignment can bring things to a head with the chance to make a fresh start.
* Remember to read horoscopes for your Ascendant sign and Sun sign. If you don’t know your Ascendant sign (and you know your birth time), you can look it up here.
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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:
Planet Color Key: The longer the bar, the slower the aspecting planet and the longer the duration of the planet’s transit.
Date & Time: Apr 25 2018 0:00 am
Event: Moon in Virgo
Description: The Moon in Virgo
We crave organization and order, and are quickly disturbed by anything standing in the way of these things. This is a good time for chores, organizing, and tidying. It’s also a time for scheduling health appointments and checkups, starting new routines, and generally tending to details.
Date & Time: Apr 25 2018 1:16 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Tri Sun
Description: Transiting Moon Trine Transiting Sun
There is a nice feeling of harmony and a cooperative feel to this time. Better decision making. We represent ourselves well now. It’s easier to attract support, favorable responses, and positive experiences. We are less fearful and less defensive. This is a harmonious time.
Date & Time: Apr 25 2018 2:34 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqq Mar
Description: Transiting Moon SesquiSquare Transiting Mars
We can overreact and exhibit impatience. However, this can also be a time of self-motivation.
Date & Time: Apr 25 2018 3:34 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: Apr 25 2018 7:06 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Pll Ura
Description: Transiting Moon Parallel Transiting Uranus
Date & Time: Apr 25 2018 7:57 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Qnx Mer
Description: Transiting Moon Quincunx Transiting Mercury
It can be difficult to be objective at this time. This can be a “foot in mouth” time. We should think before we speak, or there could be hurt feelings.
Date & Time: Apr 25 2018 8:29 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Tri Sat
Description: Transiting Moon Trine Transiting Saturn
An auspicious time for any project demanding endurance or tolerance. Also good for establishing new habits and rituals.
Date & Time: Apr 25 2018 4:52 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqq Ura
Description: Transiting Moon SesquiSquare 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: Apr 25 2018 6:54 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqr Pal
Description: Transiting Moon Square Transiting Pallas
Our judgment may be temporarily impaired by excessive emotions, or emotional bias. We may be experiencing a conundrum. Someone’s belief or idea can make us feel insecure or out of sorts, or otherwise rub us the wrong way. There can be sensitivity to others’ opinions experienced now.
Date & Time: Apr 25 2018 8:04 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Opp Nep
Description: Transiting Moon Opposition Transiting Neptune
We can be faced with confusing events, and we may not be seeing others clearly. People may be noncommittal, elusive, or absent when we need them. We are more vulnerable and sensitive. Moods are hard to define. Honor your need to feed your more refined or spiritual side, and the difficult feelings will soon fade away.
Date & Time: Apr 25 2018 5:27 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mer Sqr Sat
Description: Transiting Mercury Square Transiting Saturn
Critical thinking that can skew to overly negative, rigid, nit-picky, or narrow. Communications are guarded and unnatural, not flowing. There can be delays or frustrations getting from point A to point B, and getting our message across. A time for editing.
Strong Signs, Elements, Modes
Today’s Emphasized Signs of the Zodiac
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.
VIRGO STRONG
Meticulous, discriminating, pure, practical, health conscious, hard working. Can be hyper-critical, petty and perfectionistic.
CAPRICORN STRONG
Disciplined, responsible, reliable, industrious, conscientious, practical, achieving. Can be pessimistic, overly conventional, rigid, materialistic, callous.
Today’s Elemental Balance
EARTH STRONG
We are especially in touch with the physical world. We consider what we’ve learned and experienced in the past in order to make the most of the present. We can be cautious, practical, and possibly unimaginative. We are deliberate and can pace ourselves well. We need hands-on experience and are not impressed with theory as much as we are with results. Routines are tolerable and comforting.
AIR WEAK
We may have a difficult time being objective or detached. We may not be especially communicative.
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.
Today’s Modal Balance
The modes are balanced.
Today’s Lunar Phase
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 April 25th:
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 VIRGO
We have an emotional need for order with the Moon in Virgo. Diet, nutrition, health matters, work, and routines are in stronger focus. If we’re feeling out of sorts emotionally, we might also experience symptoms on a physical level now.
12TH DEGREE OF VIRGO
Part of Body: Abdominal aorta
Sabian Symbol: A bride with her veil snatched away.
ASPECTS OF THE MOON
TRINE THE SUN Orb 5°43′ Separating
We are supportive, cooperative, open, genuine, and more relaxed than usual.
TRINE SATURN Orb 2°00′ Separating
We are more able to find a balance between our own emotional needs and our responsibilities. This is a strong time for establishing good habits. We are more tolerant, deliberate, and resolute.
OPPOSITION NEPTUNE Orb 4°36′ Applying
We may be looking for emotional happiness outside of ourselves, and have a tendency to glamorize the past or what we don’t currently have. We can be more vulnerable now.
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.
6TH DEGREE OF TAURUS
Part of Body: Larynx
Sabian Symbol: A bridge being built across a gorge.
ASPECTS OF THE SUN
TRINE SATURN Orb 3°42′ Applying
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 6°30′ 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.
9TH DEGREE OF ARIES
Part of Body: Lens of eye
Sabian Symbol: A crystal gazer.
ASPECTS OF MERCURY
SQUARE SATURN Orb 0°10′ Applying
Critical thinking that can skew to overly negative, rigid, nit-picky, or narrow. Communications are guarded and unnatural, not flowing. There can be delays or frustrations getting from point A to point B, and getting our message across. A time for editing.
VENUS
VENUS IN GEMINI
You are curious and flirtatious, and enjoy intellectual relationships with exchanges of ideas. Communicating within a relationship is important to you. You can be restless, and sometimes gets bored. You may have many money-making schemes.
2ND DEGREE OF GEMINI
Part of Body: Oesophagus
Sabian Symbol: Santa clause filling stockings furtively.
ASPECTS OF VENUS
SEXTILE CHIRON Orb 0°44′ Separating
You are a caring and loving partner. You understand your partner’s struggles.
MARS
MARS IN CAPRICORN
You will pursue your personal desires in a responsible and methodical manner. You have strong ambitions, and may be domineering if threatened.
21ST DEGREE OF CAPRICORN
Part of Body: Tendons of left knee
Sabian Symbol: A relay race.
ASPECTS OF MARS
SEXTILE JUPITER Orb 0°52′ Separating
You can create opportunities to achieve your personal goals. You will always be able to find the energy level you require.
CONJUNCTION PLUTO Orb 0°23′ Applying
You are resourceful and have a pool of enormous energy available when needed. You also have strong desires and a volcanic temper.
JUPITER
JUPITER IN SCORPIO
You are on an intense search for the truth. You have strong desires for sexual union and joint enterprises. You could be a transformative teacher.
21ST DEGREE OF SCORPIO
Part of Body: Sphenoid sinus
Sabian Symbol: A soldier derelict in his duty.
ASPECTS OF JUPITER
TRINE NEPTUNE Orb 4°18′ Applying
You are artistic and may also be religious. You have a need to help others and may feel you have a calling. You have the ability to inspire other people’s talents as well.
SEXTILE PLUTO Orb 1°15′ Separating
You have a chance to achieve a great deal. Your knowledge is broad as you are interested in so many things. You may make a career in the occult or studying the deepest mysteries of life.
SATURN
SATURN IN CAPRICORN
Conservation, moderation, definition, structure, simplicity, and realism are themes now. We might also be striving for more authority in a particular area of our lives now. This is a time for making clear choices and decisions, for weeding out what isn’t working for us, and for letting go of lost causes, particularly related to our life path choices, careers, and long-term goals. (from December 19, 2017, to March 21, 2020; and then from July 1 to December 17, 2020).
10TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN
Part of Body: Right cruciate ligaments
Sabian Symbol: An albatross feeding from the hand of a sailor.
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).
29TH DEGREE OF ARIES
Part of Body: Auditory canal
Sabian Symbol: A celestial choir singing.
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)
16TH DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Cruciate ligaments of right foot
Sabian Symbol: In a quite moment, the flow of inspiration.
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).
22ND DEGREE OF CAPRICORN
Part of Body: Muscle insertions of upper to lower legs
Sabian Symbol: A general accepting defeat gracefully.
Chiron, Major Asteroids, and Moon’s Nodes: in Sign and by Degree
CHIRON
CHIRON IN ARIES
Your sense of being has been violated in some way and you may fear asserting yourself. You may also over-compensate by attempting to be the first at everything. Physically you may suffer head wounds. You may become a pioneer in a way which will be of service to humanity.
1ST DEGREE OF ARIES
Part of Body: Cerebrum
Sabian Symbol: A woman has risen out of the ocean, a seal is embracing her.
VESTA IN CAPRICORN
You place importance on structure and order in the workplace. You have great discipline and personal ambition and can succeed in administrative and management positions. Workers will turn to you for a sense of stability and authority.
5TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN
Part of Body: Cutaneous nerves of knee
Sabian Symbol: People rowing a canoe and dancing a war dance.
PALLAS IN GEMINI
You have a keen mind able to grasp many concepts. Therefore you are adept both in written and spoken language.
15TH DEGREE OF GEMINI
Part of Body: Scapulae
Sabian Symbol: Two dutch children talking.
JUNO
JUNO IN PISCES
You want to be at-one with the world through your relationship. You crave for the highest romantic ideals within your relationship, and become disillusioned with reality.
29TH DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Toenails of right foot
Sabian Symbol: A prism.
CERES
CERES IN LEO
You feel cared for when other people play with you and praise you. You like to show others you care for them by encouraging their creative talents and sense of fun.
10TH DEGREE OF LEO
Part of Body: Jugular vein
Sabian Symbol: Early morning dew.
THE NORTH NODE
THE NORTH NODE IN LEO
This a quest to develop your inner strength. You may find that you experience times of loneliness. These times are part of your lesson to forge your own creative life in order to give generously to the world.
12TH DEGREE OF LEO
Part of Body: Vertebral column
Sabian Symbol: An evening lawn party.
THE SOUTH NODE
THE SOUTH NODE IN AQUARIUS
This a quest to develop your inner strength. You may find that you experience times of loneliness. These times are part of your lesson to forge your own creative life in order to give generously to the world.
12TH DEGREE OF AQUARIUS
Part of Body: Left cruciate ligaments
Sabian Symbol: People on stairs graduated upwards.
**Conjunctions to Select Fixed Stars on April 25, 2018.**
Aspects to Ven 01°Ge10 +20°59′
Cnj 00°Ge14 ALCYONE Mystical but judgmental.
Aspects to Jup 20°Sc01 -16°30′
Cnj 19°Sc37 ZUBEN ELSCHEMALI– Negative social reform
Aspects to Sat 09°Cp06 -22°14′
Cnj 08°Cp33 FACIES — Ruthlessness or the victim.
Aspects to Nep 15°Pi43 -06°28′
Cnj 15°Pi33 ACHERNAR Risk of rapid endings.
Aspects to Chi 00°Ar26 +03°18′
Cnj 29°Pi37 SCHEAT To be a thinker or intellect
Aspects to Jun 28°Pi43 +00°30′
Cnj 29°Pi37 SCHEAT To be a thinker or intellect
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