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Astrology of Today – Friday, April 28, 2023

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Today’s Moon:

  • The Moon is in Leo.
  • There is no void Moon period today.
  • The Moon is waxing and in its First Quarter phase.
  • The First Quarter Moon occurred yesterday.

Retrogrades:

  • Mercury is retrograde (Mercury is retrograde from April 21st to May 14th).

**Times are Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).

Daily Horoscopes/Astro Highlights for each Sign:

Aries
Aries
Aries
Today’s transits are strong for opening your heart and putting fears behind you, dear Aries. People see and appreciate your unique qualities. Your communications shine as your words help heal and replenish. There is an appealing openness to your self-expression, and your powers of attraction subtly lift. Willingness to listen is part of this! While you should watch for overindulgence, some self-pampering and attending to your comfort needs can help center you. This is a strong day for exploring creative avenues of expression, expressing your feelings and affections, and finding good outlets for enjoying yourself, perhaps related to hobbies or creative works. There can be especially open, healthy, and supportive conversations in/about your meaningful relationships. Others might recognize your kindness or individual communication style.

Taurus
Taurus
Taurus
Identifying and sharing insecurities can lead to greater bonding today, dear Taurus. There can be good negotiating and partnering experiences now. Your powers of attraction run high, and comforting activities help you heal. It’s an excellent time to uncover hidden gems or untapped resources. You can have unique insights into domestic matters, money, personal possessions, and business. Today’s energies are also good for your more intimate relationships, including family. The Moon’s stay in your solar fourth house reminds you of the benefits of connecting with your home base and feeding your desire for security and comfort. This can be a good day for taking a break from a quick pace in your life and special attention to home, family, and matters of comfort and security. It can be quite healing to unwind or simply take a break from mental busy-ness.

Gemini
Gemini
Gemini
You’re inspiring confidence today, dear Gemini. You’re especially communicative, and transits boost your appeal and magnetism, helping you break through problems or put interpersonal problems behind you. Friends can be helpful and reassuring, or your social life or network seems more supportive. You could be feeling especially above it all, creative, and ready to move forward. Life seems to demand you turn your attention to many different matters today, but you may get the chance to express yourself in ways that make you feel good. Fortunately, your communications can be healing, and others tend to trust you more than usual.

Cancer
Cancer
Cancer
You feel more in control of your moods instead of feeling at their mercy today, dear Cancer, and there can be a satisfying focus on saving or enjoying what you have. There is a good feeling of aliveness and freshness to the day, yet you may be perfectly content to relax and breathe in this energy rather than forge ahead and forget to enjoy it! There can be a secret attraction or a stroke of good luck from behind the scenes. Special moments taken for yourself can be most rewarding and healing. Enjoyment of personal time is likely. At the same time, your judgment on business, money, and career matters can be solid today.

Leo
Leo
Leo
While it’s a strong day for self-motivation, dear Leo, it’s also a powerful time for cooperation and collaboration. If you need to repair relationships, this can be a good time to do so. Your own good humor and wisdom can be important resources today. Mutually beneficial connections may be made now. You’re in good shape for personal appeal, fun projects, and a sense of camaraderie. Feeling more comfortable and relaxed while expressing yourself can figure strongly. Someone’s understanding or reinforcement of your beliefs and ideas can feel particularly pleasant. Friendliness and openness are themes that bring rewards.

Virgo
Virgo
Virgo
Today’s transits are strong for catching up on an emotional level, dear Virgo, by processing and digesting recent events and feelings. Look for ways to better understand yourself and connect with your spiritual needs. While you are inclined to withdraw, and it’s good for you, there can be an advantage gained in business today, especially with some diplomacy and goodwill. You enjoy your work or absorbing activities more intensely, or you could draw in support or backing. You might relish developing strategies to reach your goals.

Libra
Libra
Libra
Today’s energies are strong for enjoying friendships, sharing, projects, and learning, dear Libra. You make more time for personal goals and causes and naturally draw success, warmth, and resources to you. This can be a good day for feeling that you are making progress in key areas of your life. You might be attracted to a new line of study or topic. Working with others cooperatively fares much better than competitive activities right now, but you are also very interested in growing and improving through your connections to people. Others more readily put their faith in you, and you return the favor, which can have a magical effect on relationships. So can consciously avoiding defensiveness. It can feel good to allow yourself to be a little vulnerable now.

Scorpio
Scorpio
Scorpio
Today’s transits support feeling connected and relatively content about your general direction, dear Scorpio. You’re patient with others, and your relationships can thrive. At the same time, your attention to your performance is in the spotlight, and it benefits you to be on the ball. It’s a good time to enjoy your duties, routines, and work. Fixing problems can be gratifying, and you more readily attract support or interest, making it straightforward to find the information you need. Revealing and breakthrough conversations or research can figure strongly.

Sagittarius
Sagittarius
Sagittarius
Today’s transits encourage you to want to feel emotionally alive and connected to the world around you, dear Sagittarius. Excellent energy for personal attraction on social and romantic levels is with you. Your spirit to learn and improve is strong, and motivation may very well be a special person in your life. Your approach to others is open, vulnerable, and honest, and you can benefit from being the same way with your own feelings. You might better understand a tricky matter through a partner or special someone. Opportunities to strengthen bonds can be subtle but valuable and much appreciated now.

Capricorn
Capricorn
Capricorn
You’re in a great position for problem-solving today, dear Capricorn, particularly with the home, work, chores, and routines, and any associated relationships. It’s a good time to tackle issues that can use a subtle boost of honesty, compassion, and openness. You could be involved in research or activities requiring deep thought or concentration, thoroughly enjoying every minute! Your ability to read between the lines runs high. Due to your stronger inclination and ability to investigate and deduce, there can be a nice win involving research, work, or finances.

Aquarius
Aquarius
Aquarius
There’s strong energy for relationships available to you today, dear Aquarius. It can be a good time for validation from someone in your life and finding ways to gain a stronger balance. Discussions naturally flow in a productive, healing, healthy direction. It’s a good time to talk through difficulties without having to force issues. Another person’s perspective, even if it diverges from yours significantly, tends to enhance your own. You appreciate the honest and mature vibe to the day. Willingness to learn from one another and share problems help boost your interactions, communications, and creativity.

Pisces
Pisces
Pisces
Today’s transits especially favor research, analysis, and productivity in the home, dear Pisces. You seek the satisfaction of doing something productive and uncluttering your mind by extension. Gaining the cooperation of loved ones also comes naturally, although you can work independently quite happily as well. You want to improve your personal environment with the goal of more comfort and harmony or to be kinder or gentler with people you love. You instinctively know how to delegate fairly and make everyone feel happy to contribute. It’s a good time for reconciliation, healing relationships, and judging what you may need.

* 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.

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.


The purple marker above shows where we are in the current moon phase cycle.

Nearest Eclipses: Solar October 25, 2022 at 6:48 AM, 2 Scorpio 00 Partial; Lunar November 8, 2022 at 6:01 AM, 16 Taurus 00, Total; Solar April 20, 2023, at 12:12 AM, 29 Aries 50, Hybrid; Lunar May 5, 2023, at 1:33 PM, 15 Scorpio 58 Appulse; Solar, October 14, 2023, at 1:54 PM, 21 Libra 07, Annular
Recent and Upcoming Eclipses

 

Today's Transits

 

Today’s Transits (Eastern Daylight Time)

 

Date & Time: Apr 28 2023  0:00 am

Event: Moon in Leo

Description: The Moon in Leo

We have a stronger need for appreciation, shows of affection and warmth, and excitement. We are proud and conduct ourselves accordingly. This is a time for having some fun, being creative and childlike, and enjoying life. It’s also a good time for organizing and managing.

Date & Time: Apr 28 2023  0:39 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cpl Plu

Description: Transiting Moon ContraParallel Transiting Pluto

Date & Time: Apr 28 2023  1:59 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqq Nep

Description: Transiting Moon SesquiSquare Transiting Neptune

If we are not in touch with our need for inspiration, beauty, compassion, connection to something otherworldly, or our spirituality, we could feel out of sorts right now. Relaxing, listening to music, getting close to nature, or taking a break may resolve this. 

Date & Time: Apr 28 2023  5:43 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqr Mer

Description: Transiting Moon Square Transiting Mercury

We may not be communicating with sensitivity. What we communicate could misrepresent what we truly feel. There could be troubles with mechanics, computers, transportation, and miscommunications. We may not be understanding one another. We can be a little fickle and not especially objective. Think before you speak. Otherwise, misunderstandings are likely to occur. Count to ten if you’re feeling annoyed.

Date & Time: Apr 28 2023  1:10 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Tri Chi

Description: Transiting Moon Trine Transiting Chiron

There can be new or easy understanding of our feelings and impressions now. We have a greater understanding of, or compassion for, others’ plights. We are more emotionally present and involved. Synchronicity is a feature of our daily life right now. Tune in and enjoy the spiritual signposts.

Date & Time: Apr 28 2023  3:25 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqr Ura

Description: Transiting Moon Square Transiting Uranus

There may be sudden, minor changes to plans, schedules. There can be rebelliousness and tension. Aim to be open to possibilities, and avoid making permanent decisions.

Date & Time: Apr 28 2023  7:41 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sxt Ven

Description: Transiting Moon Sextile Transiting Venus

We are less inhibited and more willing to indulge ourselves. Love and romance can be favorable. Decorating, beauty treatments, the arts, creative pursuits, parties, dates, and recreation are generally favored now. Smile, laugh, and enjoy!

Date & Time: Apr 28 2023  11:35 am

Event: Tr-Tr Jup Pll Ves

Description: Transiting Jupiter Parallel Transiting Vesta

Signs, Elements, Modes, & Lunar Phase

 

Strong Signs, Elements, Modes

 

Today’s Emphasized Signs of the Zodiac

 

TAURUS STRONG

Stable and enduring, strong values, unyielding, earthy, acquisitive, strong desires. Can be stuck, stubborn, overly possessive, self-indulgent.

LEO STRONG

Self-confident, generous, warm-hearted, powerful leader, dramatic. Can be overly proud, vain, extravagant, arrogant.

 

Today’s Elemental Balance

 

The elements are balanced today.

 

Today’s Modal Balance

 

FIXED STRONG

The Fixed signs are Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, and Aquarius. We are thinking about the long view, seeking out security and stability rather than change. We may be committed, focused, resistant to making changes, and stubborn.

 

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.

Planetary Positions and their Applying & Separating Aspects

 

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 through Pluto: Signs, Aspects, & Degrees

THE MOON

THE MOON IN LEO

You have an emotional need for praise and attention. Under stress you may show off in order to gain attention, or become arrogant. You may be proud of your mother, or she may be very proud of you.

17TH DEGREE OF LEO

Part of Body: Right auricle 

Sabian Symbol: Volunteer church choir makes social event of rehearsal.

ASPECTS OF THE MOON

SQUARE MERCURY  Orb 3°14′ Separating

It’s difficult to make decisions now as emotional needs and wants seem to conflict with what we feel are the most logical choices. Judgment may be skewed by emotions or personal bias.

SEXTILE VENUS  Orb 3°27′ Applying

We are cooperative, obliging, and kind under this influence. We are more inclined to express our appreciation or affection.

SQUARE URANUS  Orb 1°41′ Applying

There may be sudden, minor changes to plans, schedules. There can be rebelliousness and tension. Aim to be open to possibilities, and avoid making permanent decisions.

TRINE CHIRON  Orb 0°34′ Applying

There can be new or easy understanding of our feelings and impressions now. We have a greater understanding of, or compassion for, others’ problems. We are more emotionally present and involved.

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.

ASPECTS OF THE SUN

CONJUNCTION MERCURY  Orb 5°14′ Applying

Thoughts and communications about ourselves and our goals. We are expressing ourselves confidently, directly, and clearly.

SEXTILE SATURN  Orb 2°52′ 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 THE NORTH NODE  Orb 4°06′ Separating

We might come to realizations of personal or professional truths, and these can propel us forward on a new path, or advance our current goals. People tend to support and assist us now. We might recognize our need for others. This is a good time for setting goals.

MERCURY

MERCURY IN TAURUS

You place importance on traditional knowledge. You learn in a slow, methodical and hands-on manner. You stick to old ideas and may fear having to learn anything new.

14TH DEGREE OF TAURUS

Part of Body: True vocal cords 

Sabian Symbol: Shellfish groping and children playing.

ASPECTS OF MERCURY

CONJUNCTION URANUS  Orb 4°56′ 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.

VENUS

VENUS IN GEMINI

We enjoy connecting and communicating, exchanging ideas. We seek out variety in our entertainment and with people. We can have many different ideas for enjoying ourselves or making money and we’re not bound to any one particular idea.

21ST DEGREE OF GEMINI

Part of Body: Arm muscles 

Sabian Symbol: A labor demonstration.

MARS

MARS IN CANCER

We are less likely to move straightforwardly towards our desires now. Our emotional moods especially affect the pursuit of our goals. We are a little more cautious and conservative under this influence, but we will fight for, about, or on behalf of those people and things that are dearest to our heart.

18TH DEGREE OF CANCER

Part of Body: Duodenal opening of pancreatic duct 

Sabian Symbol: A hen scratching for her chicks.

ASPECTS OF MARS

SEXTILE URANUS  Orb 0°34′ Applying

You enjoy being able to express your enormous energy. In any field, you are able to bring enthusiasm. Avoid the mundane.

SQUARE CHIRON  Orb 0°32′ Separating

You have difficulty being assertive. You fear that your requests will be met with anger, or you may fear your own anger. You may have a short fuse as you are easily hurt. You need to develop a strong sense of self-worth and learn to honor your own way of doing things. You may also need to reassess your personal desires.

JUPITER

JUPITER IN ARIES

You are freedom-loving, and a spontaneous seeker of the truth. You have the potential to be a philosophical or religious leader.

26TH DEGREE OF ARIES

Part of Body: Skull 

Sabian Symbol: A man possessed of more gifts than he can hold.

ASPECTS OF JUPITER

SQUARE PLUTO  Orb 4°35′ Applying

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.

CONJUNCTION THE NORTH NODE  Orb 8°14′ Applying

Your current life challenge is to embrace adventure. You may find yourself in situations which inspire you to see the big picture. Inspiring others, possibly through preaching or teaching, may be part of your life’s destiny. Benevolent groups may also play a key role.

SATURN

SATURN IN PISCES

Acompassionate and intuitive worker, although sometimes anxious and fearful. Strong karma to be worked through. A time to assess our dreams, mental health systems, and sense of compassion and empathy. (Saturn is in Pisces from March 7th, 2023, to May 24th, 2025, and then from September 1st, 2025, to February 13th, 2026).

6TH DEGREE OF PISCES

Part of Body: Left cuboid bone 

Sabian Symbol: Officers on dress parade.

URANUS

URANUS IN TAURUS

(1934 – 1942) We approach money and personal possessions in new ways and learn how to free ourselves from certain material constraints. Innovative ways to make ourselves comfortable emerge. We’re less inhibited about expressing sensuality, self-love, body love, and pampering. We’re challenging what we previously valued. There can be abrupt changes with money, valuables, possessions, and income that lead to a reshuffling of priorities or values. Income might come from non-traditional sources or ventures. We’re bringing progressive ideas to the world of business. New ways of doing business, as well as making, viewing, and handling money are likely. Income and the energy we put into making money can be variable. (May 15, 2018, to November 6, 2018, then March 6, 2019, to July 7, 2025, and then November 7, 2025, to April 25, 2026). 

19TH DEGREE OF TAURUS

Part of Body: Maxillary artery 

Sabian Symbol: A new continent rises out of the ocean.

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)

27TH DEGREE OF PISCES

Part of Body: Phalanges of the right foot 

Sabian Symbol: A harvest moon.

PLUTO

PLUTO IN AQUARIUS

(1777 – 1799) It is important to note that Pluto takes about 248 years to make a complete cycle, spending 12 to 32 years in each sign. Therefore the interpretation of Pluto in its sign applies to a generation rather than the individual. This is the generation of worldwide co-operation. People in this generation have the ability to make scientific breakthroughs for the benefit of humanity, and may be forced to change the way science is viewed. (Pluto is in Aquarius from March 23rd to June 11th, 2023, from January 20th to September 1st, 2024; from November 19th, 2024, to March 8th, 2043, and from August 31st, 2043, to January 19th, 2044).

1ST DEGREE OF AQUARIUS

Part of Body: Right tibial nerve 

Sabian Symbol: An old adobe mission.

 

Chiron, Major Asteroids, Moon's Nodes Positions

 

Chiron, Major Asteroids, and Moon’s Nodes: in Sign and by Degree

 

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 that will be of service to humanity.

18TH DEGREE OF ARIES

Part of Body: Nerve connections – synapses 

Sabian Symbol: An empty hammock.

VESTA IN TAURUS

You have the ability to work in a stable and persistent manner. You are committed to working in a comfortable and predictable manner. You need to avoid becoming inflexible.

6TH DEGREE OF TAURUS

Part of Body: Larynx 

Sabian Symbol: A bridge being built across a gorge.

PALLAS IN CANCER

You are very intuitive. You rely on your emotions to guide your opinions and thoughts. You are an empathetic listener and are keen to keep up communications with your family and loved ones.

29TH DEGREE OF CANCER

Part of Body: Spleen 

Sabian Symbol: A greek muse weighs in golden scales just born twins.

JUNO IN TAURUS

You need to feel safe and secure in your relationships. You want your partner to be reliable and stable and are likely to want a traditional marriage.

28TH DEGREE OF TAURUS

Part of Body: Deltoid muscle and main neck muscles 

Sabian Symbol: A mature woman reawakened to romance.

CERES IN VIRGO

You feel cared for when other people help you perfect your skills. You like to be of service to other people.

25TH DEGREE OF VIRGO

Part of Body: Liver 

Sabian Symbol: A flag at half-mast in front of a large public building.

THE BLACK MOON IN LEO

13TH DEGREE OF LEO

Part of Body: Right ventricle of heart 

Sabian Symbol: An old sea captain rocking on the porch of his cottage.

ERIS IN ARIES

25TH DEGREE OF ARIES

Part of Body: Sternocleidomastoid muscle 

Sabian Symbol: A double promise reveals its inner and outer meanings.

THE NORTH NODE

THE NORTH NODE IN TAURUS

This is a quest to overcome your distrust of change, to develop creative outlets for your intense emotions and to avoid hitting out at loved ones. These attributes plagued you in this life because of suffering and traumatic endings in past-lives which left you with deep emotional wounds and a feeling of being cheated. In learning this life’s lesson of trusting the process of change you will develop a newfound sense of peace and stability.

5TH DEGREE OF TAURUS

Part of Body: Pharyngeal cavity 

Sabian Symbol: A widow at an open grave.

THE SOUTH NODE

THE SOUTH NODE IN SCORPIO

This is a quest to overcome your distrust of change, to develop creative outlets for your intense emotions and to avoid hitting out at loved ones. These attributes plagued you in this life because of suffering and traumatic endings in past-lives which left you with deep emotional wounds and a feeling of being cheated. In learning this life’s lesson of trusting the process of change you will develop a newfound sense of peace and stability.

5TH DEGREE OF SCORPIO

Part of Body: Testicles, left side of uterus 

Sabian Symbol: A massive, rocky shore.

 

Fixed Stars

 

**Conjunctions to Select Fixed Stars on April 28, 2023.**

Aspects to Sun 08°Ta06 +14°12′

 conjunct 07°Ta58 HAMAL To follow one’s own path

 conjunct 08°Ta05 SCHEDIR The Queen, female power.

Aspects to Saturn 05°Pi13 -10°53′

 conjunct 05°Pi38 DENEB ADIGE Artistic, strong will.

 

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Current Planetary Positions

Sun 02° Gemini 12' 09"
Moon 05° Aries 38' 13"
Mercury 23° Taurus 43' 05"
Venus 16° Aries 39' 44"
Mars 16° Leo 22' 53"
Jupiter 26° Gemini 01' 17"
Saturn 29° Pisces 50' 28"
Uranus 27° Taurus 35' 38"
Neptune 01° Aries 41' 10"
Pluto 03° Aquarius 44' 28" R
Chiron 25° Aries 16' 15"
TrueNode 25° Pisces 03' 02" R

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