- The Moon is in Taurus.
- The Moon is waning and in its Waning Crescent phase until 8:16 AM, after which the Moon is waxing and in its New phase.
- The New Moon occurs today in the sign of Taurus at 8:16 AM.
- Mercury is retrograde (Mercury is retrograde from April 9-May 3).
- Venus is in its post-retrograde shadow until May 18th.
Horoscopes
Aries
The Sun has spent the last week in your resources sector, dear Aries, and you are more invested than usual in your earning power, comfort, and security as a result. This morning’s New Moon helps motivate you to take charge and make bold improvements along these lines. This can emerge from a feeling of lack, a dream or sudden fear that you’re not on top of things, or from an event that reminds you of who or what you value most. Sometimes feeling temporarily insecure about your situation is enough to motivate you to strengthen your position. With this New Moon, an opportunity period emerges in the coming weeks for new or refreshed business ideas, savings accounts, or budgets — those things that help you build up and manage your resources.
Taurus
The New Moon occurring this morning is in your sign, dear Taurus, and can ultimately serve as a powerful motivator or prompt to make personal changes and improvements. This is a time for reinventing yourself in a meaningful way, or for a personal new beginning. Your drive to be counted, seen, and heard emerges in full force this week. You might consider ways to update your personal presentation or image, which can lead to a fresh start of sorts. Especially if you feel that others are not quite getting you or if your image is working against you, this is a time for setting things straight, not necessarily through words (Mercury remains retrograde until May 3rd) but by letting your actions speak for themselves. Revealing your creative side may be part of the picture. Avoid rushing into new beginnings – pace yourself for best results.
Gemini
The New Moon occurring this morning activates your privacy sector, dear Gemini, opening up an opportunity period for tapping into your intuition and taking charge of your emotional health. Events or realizations occurring now can prompt the need to slow down, take in, rest, reflect, and process recent developments in your emotional life. The Sun’s move into your privacy sector last week stimulated these themes, and now you’re motivated to take charge of them! Those endeavors or situations that have been weighing you down or no longer working for you may now need to come to a close. Next month’s New Moon will occur in your sign, prompting a personal new beginning, and the better you clear up emotional space for letting in positive new energy this month, the more power you’ll have to improve your life then. Consider ways to nourish or replenish yourself both on emotional and physical levels now.
Cancer
The need or desire to make a fresh start socially can emerge now with the New Moon occurring in your solar eleventh house this morning, dear Cancer. The coming weeks are powerful for reaching out to others, finding your place in your networks or community and among friends, and joining groups or taking part in group activities. This can also be a time for planting seeds for future goals and dreams. Certainly, this can be a most inspired time of year for you! You have more power and opportunity to make a difference with others or to make an impact in your social circle or community. Your sense of belonging to something bigger than yourself can be in focus now, and you might find the inspiration to connect with kindred spirits or learn new things that help you increase your understanding of the world around you. This is also a powerful time for teamwork and cooperative activities.
Leo
With the New Moon occurring this morning, dear Leo, a two-week opportunity period opens for making your mark on the world in a meaningful or significant way, however big or small. This is a time for gaining recognition and reward, or for making changes related to your status, performance, professional image, reputation, and career. A fresh start is in the offing now, and when Mercury returns to this same sector of your chart from mid-May forward, you’ll see growth from the seeds you plant now. This is a great time for updating or refreshing your image through positive actions. New career directions or projects — and even a new career or status for some of you — can figure strongly now. This can be a time for making a comeback of sorts if you’ve been keeping to yourself or focused on other life departments in recent months.
Virgo
The New Moon occurring this morning launches an opportunity period for expanding your experiences and understanding of your life’s purpose, dear Virgo. It is an inspired time of year when you seek out new ideas or develop your opinions and personal philosophy. You might more frequently ponder the meaning of life and reach out to share your thoughts with others. Breaking out of limiting habits and routines can be almost as important to you as breaking into unexplored territory. A couple of things active in the coming weeks may mute these effects somewhat. One is Mercury’s retrograde until May 3rd that is not going to stop you from searching for meaning but may keep you from starting brand new studies, for example. The other is the North Node of the Moon’s upcoming move into your privacy sector shortly after Mercury turns direct, as this position can also pull you into yourself or the past. However, your quest to learn and grow will remain, and you may very well meet with people who introduce you to new lifestyles or concepts, or your readings can take you somewhere exotic.
Libra
A week ago, the Sun moved into your intimacy sector, dear Libra, and your attention to your inner world and the mysteries of life has increased. Today, a New Moon occurs in this sector and can act as a nudge towards making improvements and taking charge of matters! This house of your chart rules many of the things that go on behind closed doors or deep inside of you. Your need or desire for more intimacy and closeness, passion projects to throw yourself into, or self-understanding can intensify now, prompting you to take action. An event might take place that opens your eyes to the need for handling debts or shared resources more effectively or for paying particular attention to an intimate relationship or your needs for a deep connection to something or someone. New beginnings along these lines are likely in the coming week.
Scorpio
The New Moon this morning can give you a nice boost of energy and power for a new direction in a relationship, dear Scorpio. There is a bit of magic to this New Moon, and it can help you inject some warm and creative energy into your interactions. This is a time for new beginnings and improvements to partnerships — bringing a current relationship to a new level — or to your negotiation skills and attitude towards relating. For others, this may be about meeting someone who has long-term potential, whether this is business, friendship, or love. This can also be a time for increased activity with clients or the public, as you might find yourself in higher demand than usual. Certainly, it is a busier time of year for involvement in others’ lives as well as an opportunity period for building your people and negotiation skills.
Sagittarius
The New Moon this morning occurs in the sector of your chart that rules work, health, habits, and routines, dear Sagittarius. The chance to approach these things in a new, take-charge way is with you in the coming weeks. While some of you are starting a new job, for most, this is an opportunity period for building better, more satisfying systems in your life, for discovering new ways to enjoy your work or daily activities, and for getting on top of daily routines. Avoid a potential pitfall of this influence — overshooting or beginning too quickly — by pacing yourself. Keep your long-term goals in mind, but don’t let them overwhelm you as this is a time of year for attention to the details that make achieving your larger goals possible. Work on getting a plan in place in the coming days before taking off.
Capricorn
A New Moon occurs this morning, dear Capricorn, bringing a spirit of newness and enthusiasm to your romantic and creative sector. A new beginning related to recreation, pleasure, children, or romance may be due now. In some manner, you’re cleaning the slate and starting over. Fresh starts are not always greeted with enthusiasm, of course, and if you’re feeling a little overwhelmed or uncertain, this will dissipate soon. The weeks ahead present an opportunity period for exploring and developing the creative or romantic sides to your personality. You might experience a sudden desire to share yourself with others, to perform, to get noticed, or to express yourself in creative or playful ways. It’s a great time to add more time for fun and recreation in your life, for a renewed or new interest in a hobby, or for a boost in your dating life.
Aquarius
The New Moon occurring this morning sets an overarching theme in your life for the coming weeks, dear Aquarius, and it emphasizes your personal life, inner world, family, home, and domestic matters. There can be a sense of starting fresh or new energy related to these areas of life now, and new household projects or renewed focus on activities around the home can be forthcoming. This might instead relate to family relationships or support systems. You can be in rather strong need of a safety net, comfort, familiarity, and nurture. An opportunity period opens for you to better understand your personal needs and your reliance on loved ones. Today, make some resolutions about how to improve your home life and your sense of security and comfort. Fine-tuning the systems in your home life can be particularly satisfying and can benefit you in many different life departments.
Pisces
The New Moon this morning occurs in your communications sector, dear Pisces, bringing fresh, new energy to your everyday life and the world of your mind, and setting a theme for the coming weeks. This opens up an opportunity period for new interests, projects, and channels for expressing yourself, learning, connecting, and commuting, or for re-awakening you to such systems already in place. The latter is likely before May 3rd while communications ruler, Mercury, is still retrograde. However, seeds can be planted now. This can be an active cycle for writing, speaking, and schooling, or for breathing new life into an old project. Partnering up to reach a goal, particularly related to studies or writing, can have exceptional results. This is also a useful time to consider how your thoughts and style of communication can help or hinder you. Making improvements and updates on these levels can impact your life in more ways than one.
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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: Apr 26 2017 0:00 am
Event: Moon in Taurus
Description: The Moon in Taurus
This is a time for settling in, establishing and maintaining routines, and consolidating existing projects. We are building and developing. We crave predictability, stability, and security. This time favors ongoing projects and activities more than new ones.
Date & Time: Apr 26 2017 8:16 am
Event: New Moon at 6°Ta27′
Date & Time: Apr 26 2017 7:37 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Pll Ura
Description: Transiting Moon Parallel Transiting Uranus
Date & Time: Apr 26 2017 8:16 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cnj Sun
Description: Transiting Moon Conjunction Transiting Sun
It’s a New Moon and we have a chance to wipe the slate clean and start anew. This is an impulsive time.
Date & Time: Apr 26 2017 11:54 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Pll Mer
Description: Transiting Moon Parallel Transiting Mercury
Date & Time: Apr 26 2017 5:17 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon SSq Chi
Description: Transiting Moon SemiSquare Transiting Chiron
Hurt feelings may be opportunities for healing. Now is the time for building bridges, not burning them.
Date & Time: Apr 26 2017 5:49 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqq Sat
Description: Transiting Moon SesquiSquare Transiting Saturn
We could feel burdened, restricted, or limited during this brief influence. We could be feeling a little down on ourselves, excluded, or lonely. There can be some awkwardness or stiffness and difficulty showing affection and feelings. 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: Apr 26 2017 6:14 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Pll Nod
Description: Transiting Moon Parallel Transiting North Node
Date & Time: Apr 26 2017 7:38 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sxt Nep
Description: Transiting Moon Sextile Transiting Neptune
This is a feel-good time if we allow ourselves to relax and tune into the subtle aspects of life – art, nature, beauty, dreams, and spiritual realms. We absorb things easily, our senses are in good form, and we more naturally accept things and people as they are. There is no need to look for definite answers right now.
Date & Time: Apr 26 2017 8:51 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon SSq Ven
Description: Transiting Moon SemiSquare Transiting Venus
Relationships may be subtly strained or unsettled. Try to relax and not obsess. Restlessness can lead to poor choices or overindulgence. Show restraint and reap the rewards.
Date & Time: Apr 26 2017 11:16 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Qnx Jup
Description: Transiting Moon Quincunx Transiting Jupiter
Watch for moody decisions and excesses now.
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
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.
BALANCE OF MODES
The modes are balanced.
LUNAR PHASE: NEW MOON
Moon 0 to 45 degrees ahead of the Sun.
This is an energetic, impulsive, and subjective period of time. We are looking for new projects and opportunities.
The following aspects (major only) and positions are at noon (EDT) on April 26th:
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 TAURUS
This is a time for settling in, establishing and maintaining routines, and consolidating existing projects. We are building and developing. We crave predictability, stability, and security. This time favors ongoing projects and activities more than new ones.
9TH DEGREE OF TAURUS
Part of Body: Jugular veins
Sabian Symbol: A christmas tree decorated.
ASPECTS OF THE MOON
CONJUNCTION THE SUN Orb 2°11′ Separating
A New Moon. Intensity of focus, a new beginning, fresh energy, intiative, impulse.
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.
7TH DEGREE OF TAURUS
Part of Body: Vocal cords
Sabian Symbol: A woman of samaria comes to draw water from the well.
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.
27TH DEGREE OF ARIES
Part of Body: Fornix/frontal bone
Sabian Symbol: Through imagination, a lost opportunity is regained.
ASPECTS OF MERCURY
TRINE SATURN Orb 1°16′ Separating
We are cautious, careful, tuned in to details, and rely on common sense at this time.
CONJUNCTION URANUS Orb 1°00′ 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.
30TH DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Toenails of left foot
Sabian Symbol: The great stone face (being the projection of an ideal).
ASPECTS OF VENUS
SQUARE SATURN Orb 1°45′ 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 2°06′ 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.
4TH DEGREE OF GEMINI
Part of Body: Lower right pulmonary lobe
Sabian Symbol: Holly and mistletoe bring christmas spirit to a home.
JUPITER
JUPITER IN LIBRA
You have a strong concern for justice. You are a diplomatic teacher, and express your spiritual values in your relationships.
16TH DEGREE OF LIBRA
Part of Body: Renal arteries
Sabian Symbol: A boat landing washed away.
ASPECTS OF JUPITER
QUINCUNX NEPTUNE Orb 2°21′ Applying
You feel a call to serve others perhaps through a profession or through religion. You will need to learn what is reasonable to do for others, and what is over stepping the boundary of your responsibility.
SQUARE PLUTO Orb 3°27′ 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°17′ 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°20′ 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).
26TH DEGREE OF ARIES
Part of Body: Skull
Sabian Symbol: A man possessed of more gifts than he can hold.
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).
28TH DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Phalanges of left foot
Sabian Symbol: A fertile garden under the full 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.
29TH DEGREE OF CANCER
Part of Body: Spleen
Sabian Symbol: A greek muse weighs in golden scales just born twins.
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.
10TH DEGREE OF ARIES
Part of Body: Eyeball
Sabian Symbol: A scholar creates new forms for ancient symbols.
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.
29TH DEGREE OF TAURUS
Part of Body: Deltoid muscle and main neck muscles
Sabian Symbol: Two cobblers working at a table.
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 ***
*** ASPECTS TO FIXED STARS ***
Transits Apr 26, 2017 – Event Chart
Aspects to Venus 29°Pi13 +01°34′
Cnj 29°Pi36 SCHEAT To be a thinker or intellect
Aspects to Juno 17°Cp51 -07°22′
Cnj 16°Cp52 RUKBAT Steadiness and strength.
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