- The Moon is in Gemini.
- The Moon is waxing and in its New phase.
- The New Moon occurred on the 26th in the sign of Taurus, and the First Quarter Moon will occur on May 2nd.
- Mercury is retrograde (Mercury is retrograde from April 9-May 3).
- Venus is in its post-retrograde shadow until May 18th.
- Venus enters Aries today (Venus transits Aries April 28-June 6).
Horoscopes
Aries
Venus moves back into your sign today, dear Aries, after she backed up into Pisces for most of April. This has allowed you the time and opportunity to fine-comb your emotional and romantic past and finally put an attitude or relationship that belongs in the past behind you. You may have done some nursing of your feelings, and this has been a useful process as it motivates you to push forward lighter and freer. Now, you’re feeling new and refreshed – not quite back up to speed but getting there! People appreciate the qualities that come most naturally to you, and this should continue all the way until June 6th. You may not have felt particularly “lucky” having Venus retrograde in your sign last month, but now you can more obviously benefit from the longer transit of your sign. A Mercury-Uranus influence occurring today fires you up mentally. You might make a sudden decision to return to a project or idea that originated in March. Your discoveries can be super, so take notes, but consider working with them awhile longer – Mercury is still retrograde, after all.
Taurus
Venus moves into your privacy sector today, dear Taurus, and while it already spent time there from February to early April, its retrograde in March and April found Venus retreating. Now, from today and until June 6th, you’re in the position to withdraw just enough to catch your breath and learn more about your deeper feelings. All that you’ve swept under the rug in recent months related to your affections can now be recognized and processed. You’ve been getting the brunt of the last few retrogrades, and now you have a bit more to go before you feel your head’s truly back in the game, but you’re making progress! Today’s Mercury-Uranus alignment can prompt interesting insights and sudden flashes of intuition that may even amount to a mental breakthrough. You’re looking at a matter in an entirely new light. However, be careful you don’t blurt out something you’d better off keep to yourself today.
Gemini
Venus moves into your friendship sector today, dear Gemini. Venus transited this area of your solar chart for two months from early February to early April, part of that time retrograde, and now will spend more than a month here. Bumps and bruises while Venus retrograde can be put behind you. In the coming weeks, you get the chance to rebuild and strengthen your friendships. It can also be a time for connecting with what you want from life beyond career and romance. Your natural style, likability, and powers of attraction increase now. Today’s Mercury-Uranus alignment can act to stimulate your senses and excite you about recent ideas and projects. You may see a friendship in a new light. Watch, however, for too-frank communications now.
Cancer
Mercury’s alignment with Uranus at the top of your solar chart today can stimulate your thinking about long-term goals, dear Cancer. There can be unexpected twists of focus now. You can change your mind very easily today! While this can be a positive thing, you should probably watch for speaking too quickly. Venus moves to the top of your solar chart today and will transit there until June 6th. Venus was in this house when it turned retrograde in March, extending the typical time spent in one area of a chart tremendously, giving you extra time to really get to know your goals. It’s about reassessing your goals, professional image, status, and reputation. Going forward, and particularly after May 3rd, you’re in a great position for your personality to shine and to make valuable connections.
Leo
Venus moves into your solar ninth house today, dear Leo, and until June 6th, you feel increasingly readier to express your feelings and follow your desires in direct, straightforward, and positive ways. This can be a time of a great love of the outdoors, travel, and learning, as well as a time for finding love and pleasure in unusual and possibly even exotic places. Breaking out of your usual routine can open up pleasant possibilities, even if it’s only happening on a mental level. Today’s Mercury-Uranus alignment can open your eyes to a matter you overlooked, but it’s not ideal for everyday thinking. You’re not in any mood to do ordinary things, and with this mindset, you might completely gloss over relevant facts, so watch for this!
Virgo
Venus moves into your solar eighth house today, dear Virgo, and while she transited this sector of your chart for two months earlier this year, this time around the benefits of this transit are easier to see and enjoy. It’s a great time to venture into typically tricky territory in a relationship, for coming to agreements regarding money and sharing the workload, for gaining support, and for better understanding and enjoying the deeper side of interactions. This can also be a time for thoroughly enjoying an exciting, consuming project. A Mercury-Uranus alignment occurring today stimulates your senses. You may want to do something on a whim and your ideas can be particularly unusual. Your mind is going to unexpected places now, and this can be a fun exercise. However, watch that you don’t jump to conclusions or speak too soon today, as you may change your mind completely down the line.
Libra
Venus returns to your partnership sector today to finish up her “work” there until June 6th, dear Libra. You’ll have a second chance to smooth out your relationships, meet someone new, or carve out some great deals and agreements. While you may take your time initially, by early May, you’ll be in great shape for attracting, developing, and enhancing relationships. For now, let your body language or actions speak loudest, as tempting as it may be to talk things through. From May 3rd, you’ll be in a better position to get your verbal message across. Today, new insights into old relationships can come to you. There can be a chance meeting that leads to new ways of thinking. Despite some hurdles to clear, you’re feeling particularly refreshed and optimistic about love and friendship today.
Scorpio
You can feel as if you’re turning a corner this week, dear Scorpio. Even so, it’s in your best interests to keep some of your new ideas under wraps for a while longer (after May 3rd makes more sense). Today’s energies are electric. You can feel very positive about the work you do, services you provide, or your self-care and health programs. You benefit from a window into the past to recognize what worked –and what didn’t– as well as a keen sense of upcoming trends and excitement for what’s ahead of you. Venus moving back into your work and health sector today is another boost. Until June 6th, you’re in a good position to restore balance to your daily life and relationships therein. There can be more pleasure or social opportunities through health pursuits, work or daily routines.
Sagittarius
The day feels exciting and upbeat, dear Sagittarius. It can also be very relationship-focused. You may come to a new understanding of a matter from the past related to love or pleasure. Ideas coming to you now may relate to a venture you were considering last month. There can be surprising interactions or conversations that lead to interesting trains of thought. As much as you’d like to run with an idea, however, you may be in better shape if you work on it awhile longer while Mercury continues its retrograde until May 3rd. As well, be careful about speaking too frankly or quickly today. Venus returns to your romance and creativity sector and will benefit your personal life until June 6th. You express yourself with more warmth, personality, and charm. You’re in great shape for returning to an old hobby or picking up a relationship where you left off.
Capricorn
You might return to or flesh out an idea you were toying with last month, dear Capricorn, and this can be exciting. There can be charged energy related to home or family, or there can be conversations and memories that motivate you to make changes and improvements. An unexpected trip down memory lane may be in focus for some of you. As well today, Venus returns to this same sector of your chart after retreating from it earlier this month. You’ll have chances to get back in touch with people you care about or to redo and bolster up your relationships. If a household project stalled, you’ll likely return to it in the coming weeks. Watch that you communicate mindfully now and show your affections more than you attempt to explain them. You can be particularly focused on bringing more comfort, harmony, or beauty to your home in the weeks ahead. Your perception of family dynamics or your ideas about your personal life and living arrangements continue to evolve. Changes can be about reorganizing or refreshing how you approach expressing your care with loved ones.
Aquarius
Venus returns to your communications sector today, dear Aquarius, and will influence this area of your solar chart until June 6th. You may get a second chance to complete a project or make nice with someone, and this will improve even further after May 3rd. Before that date, Mercury continues transiting your communications sector in retrograde motion, and this can point to some backtracking. Venus in this sector is quite excellent for your general outlook and your style of communication. There is added warmth in your manner. Insights today can be exciting and even breakthrough in nature. Conversations or news can be stirring, although for some, nervous energy is possible now. It’s a good exercise to let your mind take you to unusual places, but watch for completely overlooking the obvious in the process!
Pisces
Venus returns to your resources sector today, dear Pisces, after retreating into your sign for close to a month. You may get a second chance to pick up a project or money-making venture where you left off, or previously delayed money can now come through. This transit can also stimulate your love of pleasure and comfort, and you might find yourself collecting a lot of things during this cycle that lasts until June 6th. This is a time for enjoying yourself more than usual without very much in the way of self-consciousness. This cycle is very useful for feeling out good deals, balancing the books, and getting comfortable. Today, you enjoy a nice little charge of mental energy and excitement. You might recall something or suddenly understand a matter that leads to an epiphany. The focus should be on moving on.
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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 28 2017 0:00 am
Event: Moon in 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: Apr 28 2017 2:21 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqq Jun
Description: Transiting Moon SesquiSquare Transiting Juno
There may be clinging or controlling behavior if we are driven by our fears. Hypersensitivity and moodiness are possible. Tread lightly with tricky emotional issues.
Date & Time: Apr 28 2017 4:36 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 28 2017 5:15 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cnj Mar
Description: Transiting Moon Conjunction Transiting Mars
Emotions are all-consuming. We desire adventure, change, and action. We can be hasty and rash, but if we use common sense as well, it can be a good time for getting the courage to do something brave. Instinctive reactions are quick. Courage, mon brave! Make those quick decisions. It’s a time for showing leadership skills.
Date & Time: Apr 28 2017 1:54 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: Apr 28 2017 2:00 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: Apr 28 2017 2:11 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sxt Pal
Description: Transiting Moon Sextile Transiting Pallas
There is a good ability to successfully combine logic and intuition, and to understand problems taking into account the human element. There is sensitivity to people’s issues now. Cooperation. Effective, sensitive decision making.
Date & Time: Apr 28 2017 7:21 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: Apr 28 2017 7:36 pm
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: Apr 28 2017 10:36 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Tri Jup
Description: Transiting Moon Trine Transiting Jupiter
We want to do good and to honor our inner code. We don’t sweat the small stuff right now. We are generous with our energy, time, and money. A great time to take up new feel-good opportunities. Show your confidence and optimism and reap the rewards.
Date & Time: Apr 28 2017 4:59 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mer Pll Ura
Description: Transiting Mercury Parallel Transiting Uranus
Date & Time: Apr 28 2017 10:49 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mer Cnj Ura
Description: Transiting Mercury Conjunction Transiting Uranus
Intensity of mind. Experimental attitude. Expression of radical or unusual viewpoints. Technical interest. Inventiveness.
Date & Time: Apr 28 2017 9:13 am
Event: Tr-Tr Ven Cnj Ari
Description: Transiting Venus Entering Aries
Time to pursue a partner ardently. Initiate romance. Avoid rash monetary decisions.
Date & Time: Apr 28 2017 4:56 am
Event: Tr-Tr Nep Pll Jun
Description: Transiting Neptune Parallel Transiting Juno
Date & Time: Apr 28 2017 5:56 am
Event: Tr-Tr Nep Sqq Ves
Description: Transiting Neptune SesquiSquare Transiting Vesta
There can be a sense that we’re working hard at something (a project, a relationship, etc.) for nothing, or some form of disillusionment regarding a commitment is possible 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.
GEMINI STRONG
Agile, versatile, inquisitive, flowing, conversational, airy, many ideas. Can be volatile, superficial, changeable, restless and inconsistent.
BALANCE OF ELEMENTS
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: 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 28th:
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 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.
10TH DEGREE OF GEMINI
Part of Body: Hilum of lungs
Sabian Symbol: Aeroplane, after a nose-dive, rights itself gracefully
ASPECTS OF THE MOON
CONJUNCTION MARS Orb 4°02′ Separating
Emotions are all-consuming. We desire adventure, change, and action. We can be hasty and rash, but if we use common sense as well, it can be a good time for getting the courage to do something brave. Instinctive reactions are quick.
TRINE JUPITER Orb 6°40′ Applying
We can be motivated to honor our inner code. We don’t sweat the small stuff right now. We are generous with our energy, time, and money. A great time to take up new feel-good opportunities. Show your confidence and optimism and reap the rewards.
SQUARE NEPTUNE Orb 4°36′ 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 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.
9TH DEGREE OF TAURUS
Part of Body: Jugular veins
Sabian Symbol: A christmas tree decorated.
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.
26TH DEGREE OF ARIES
Part of Body: Skull
Sabian Symbol: A man possessed of more gifts than he can hold.
ASPECTS OF MERCURY
TRINE SATURN Orb 2°07′ Separating
We are cautious, careful, tuned in to details, and rely on common sense at this time.
CONJUNCTION URANUS Orb 0°01′ Separating
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.
SQUARE PLUTO Orb 5°52′ 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 ARIES
You will pursue a partner ardently and hastily, and yet strive for freedom and independence, once you are in an intimate relationship. You like to be the initiator in relationships, and can be aggressive. You may be a spendthrift.
1ST DEGREE OF ARIES
Part of Body: Cerebrum
Sabian Symbol: A woman has risen out of the ocean, a seal is embracing her.
ASPECTS OF VENUS
SQUARE SATURN Orb 2°39′ 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°50′ 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.
5TH DEGREE OF GEMINI
Part of Body: Upper left pulmonary lobe
Sabian Symbol: A radical magazine displays a sensational front page.
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°04′ 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°40′ 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°06′ 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°11′ 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.
11TH DEGREE OF ARIES
Part of Body: Optic nerve
Sabian Symbol: The president of the country.
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.
30TH DEGREE OF TAURUS
Part of Body: Trapezius muscle
Sabian Symbol: A peacock parading on an ancient lawn.
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.
1ST DEGREE OF VIRGO
Part of Body: Duodenum
Sabian Symbol: In a portrait the best of a man’s traits are idealized.
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.
1ST DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Right calcaneum
Sabian Symbol: A public market.
*** CONJUNCTIONS TO SELECT FIXED STARS ***
Transits Apr 28, 2017 – Event Chart
Aspects to Sun 08°Ta32 +14°21′
Cnj 07°Ta53 HAMAL To follow one’s own path
Cnj 08°Ta00 SCHEDIR The Queen, female power.
Aspects to Venus 00°Ar03 +01°34′
Cnj 29°Pi36 SCHEAT To be a thinker or intellect
Aspects to Ceres 29°Ta35 +18°15′
Cnj 00°Ge13 ALCYONE Mystical but judgmental.
Aspects to Node 00°Vi48 +11°11′
Cnj 00°Vi04 REGULUS*** Majestic, success, (revenge)
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