- The Moon is in Gemini until 9:47 PM, after which the Moon is in Cancer.
- The Moon is waxing and in its New phase until 12:58 PM, after which the Moon is waxing and in its Waxing Crescent.
- 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 spends its first full day in Aries (Venus transits Aries April 28-June 6).
Horoscopes
Aries
The Moon continues its transit of your communications sector until tonight, dear Aries, and you’re more emotionally invested in your everyday affairs, studies, small trips, and connections. While you may want to block out all else, you may find yourself limited by outside responsibilities or demands. This is often the case in recent years as you’ve had limited time for frivolous activities! However, a cycle beginning today that runs until July 10th is a strong one for paying special attention to your personal interests and projects, studies, errands, and connections. You may be coming across more warmly in your communications during this cycle, particularly once Mars leaves this same sector (after early June) but even during this Mars cycle to some degree as you see the benefits of reaching out and keeping your mind open to new ideas and happenings around you. There can be beneficial teaching or guidance activities during this period. Do your best to avoid spending all of your leisure time doing serious things and try not to close yourself off too much from the goings-on around you.
Taurus
The Moon spends more time in your resources sector today, dear Taurus, and you’re emotionally invested in your personal affairs, money, possessions, and comfort levels. You’re not in any mood for dealing with relationship problems, but the Moon’s opposition to Saturn today can pull you into them. You certainly need more time to yourself, and getting to a better balance is made a little easier with a new cycle beginning today. Until July 10th, paying more attention to your personal needs, pet projects, and healthy activities can be rewarding. You might thoroughly enjoy saving up for something special, nurturing a business or personal venture, and enjoying a more stable, predictable life for a spell. Watch for a tendency to self-pamper with overindulgence. Otherwise, put the extra effort into making your life more comfortable and enjoy the benefits of doing so.
Gemini
The Moon in your sign much of the day puts particular emphasis on your personal needs and feelings, dear Gemini. You’ll enjoy various outlets for self-expression today, but you might also have to deal with restrictions, mainly due to the demands of a partnership or other people in your life. Since Saturn has been opposing your sign for the last few years, you’ve been dealing with these issues. It can be difficult to spread your wings and grow on a personal level with people around you seeming to limit your freedom. However, a new cycle starting today and running until July 10th gives you extra incentive to pay closer attention to your emotional life, sense of independence, and needs for nurturance and special attention. You’ll be projecting a warmer personality as well as more confidence in your need for personal time.
Cancer
From now until July 10th, you might frequently seek out comfort from behind the scenes activities, private moments, and personal time, dear Cancer. It can be a cycle in which you might deal with problems by reminiscing, nursing your feelings, or doing a bit of self-pitying, which can be useful in moderation. You might consider using solitude and rest as a means to take better care of yourself. Doing this kind of work on yourself can prepare you better for the next cycle when you’ll feel ready to take care of others. During this cycle, healing comes from getting in touch with your deepest feelings about people and situations in your past that are still hanging around in your aura. The Moon enters your sign tonight, and this serves to turn your emotions outward as you seek to express them interactively.
Leo
You’re more emotionally invested in your friendships and connections with others today, dear Leo. Recently, you’ve had less time to network or connect with friends, possibly due to the demands of your romantic or creative pursuits or your personal life. In fact, every time the Moon, Sun, and planets move through your social sector, they oppose Saturn and symbolically do battle with your sector ruling romance, hobbies, and pleasurable pursuits. However, you are entering a cycle, lasting until July 12th, in which you more frequently look to friends for nourishment. You may be developing and strengthening your bonds and connections with others, as well as bringing more loving attention to long-term “happiness” goals or your community. Tonight, you crave more time to yourself, however.
Virgo
The Moon spends most of the day in your career sector, dear Virgo, and you’re more emotionally invested in your work and responsibilities, as well as your performance or reputation! It opposes Saturn today, and this tends to pit home and family life against these things, as often happens these days. It can be difficult to accomplish all that you want to do with the demands of your personal life. However, starting today and until July 10th, you’re in a great cycle for seeking out more emotional satisfaction or nourishment through your work and long-term goals. It’s a fabulous period for giving more special, loving attention to your work or business, and it’s also useful for projecting a more caring and dedicated image. Work might benefit from extra attention to the personal side of your interactions, reaching out to people, and helping others.
Libra
The Moon in your spirit sector encourages you to seek out new and non-routine activities, dear Libra, and to expand your mind or increase your knowledge. However, its clash with Saturn can leave you feeling blocked, as is often the case these days when you seek out more adventure, and this is mainly due to the demands of your daily affairs, studies, and skills development. Today, you begin a cycle that is, in fact, excellent for making that extra effort to learn new things, take trips, or seek out varied experiences. These things increase your feelings of emotional satisfaction and lead to a stronger sense of well-being. You might express your affection for loved ones through freedom and acceptance of differing beliefs.
Scorpio
The Moon spends most of the day in your intimacy sector, dear Scorpio, and you’re attracted to activities that help you feel intimately connected to someone or a project. However, as is often the case when you do so these days, there can be some feelings of being blocked or tied to business responsibilities. You might also be dealing with a greater need to fend for yourself, and this cuts into your ability to grow a relationship or project. However, you’re entering a cycle today that gives you even more incentive to make the time to do so. Until July 10th, emotional nourishment and satisfaction come through a warmer, richer connection to people and endeavors. You could find that on some level you are drawn to intense emotional experiences and crises during this period, as you don’t want to feel that you’re stagnating.
Sagittarius
The Moon is a guest in your partnership sector for most of the day, dear Sagittarius, and you are more emotionally invested in bringing balance to your environment and your relationships. Its opposition to Saturn can point to personal blocks that interfere with your enjoyment of companionship. This happens quite frequently ever since Saturn has been transiting your sign. However, a cycle that begins today can act as further incentive for you to reach out to others and make the time for socializing or partnering. Until July 10th, you might enjoy more nurturing relationships, or you could benefit from mediating and counseling and otherwise partnering up. You may be giving your relationships a lot of weight, and while this is fine most of the time, when under duress, you may be over-identifying with your companionability, leaving you a little too vulnerable to others’ whims. However, putting extra effort into your relationships can be beneficial overall during this period.
Capricorn
The Moon spends most of the day in your sector of work and health, dear Capricorn, and you can find yourself more emotionally invested in the work you do or your daily routines. Fixing problem areas of your life can be satisfying. However, the Moon’s opposition to Saturn can throw a wrench in your plans as your commitments to rest, recuperation, or helping others can get in the way. This is often the case for you this year! A new cycle beginning today and running to July 10th suggests that it’s very much worth your time and effort to pay loving attention to your work and physical health. The fulfillment of your daily duties and routines can lead to increased satisfaction, leaving you feeling more accomplished and healthy. Rewards come from helping others or improving your work and services. Pay particular attention to your needs to nourish your physical health and to take special care of the details of your life now.
Aquarius
The Moon spends much of the day in your pleasure sector, dear Aquarius, and you’re emotionally invested, more than usual, in your heartfelt pursuits. The Moon’s opposition to Saturn can point to some blocks standing in the way of enjoyment, and these can relate to your responsibilities to others or the demands of your friends or networks. Today, however, a new cycle begins that provides you with further incentive to pursue your personal interests and for giving your hobbies, creative projects, children, or romance more caring attention. Bringing more creativity to your life promotes a sense of well-being and better health all around, both mental and physical.
Pisces
The Moon transits your home sector much of the day, dear Pisces, and you can be more emotionally invested than usual in your personal life, family, or household activities. However, as is often the case in recent years, this urge can do some battle with the demands of the outside world. The incentive to come to a better balance between your personal and professional life can come via a new cycle beginning today and running until July 10th. This cycle is useful for seeking out more emotional nourishment from your home life and giving individual attention and extra care and nurture to loved ones. It’s a fabulous period for tending to the hearth and bringing more warmth and security to your home or family life. Confidence derived from these things will ultimately benefit you in your career and with your more worldly responsibilities.
*Remember to read horoscopes for your Ascendant sign and Sun sign. If you don’t know your Ascendant sign and 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:
Date & Time: Apr 29 2017 9:47 pm
Event: Moon enters Cancer
Description: The Moon in Cancer
This is a good time for making or nurturing emotional connections, sharing feelings, and connecting with our imagination, warmth, compassion, and sensitivity. We might concentrate on home, family, and domestic matters now. Nurture others and also the self.
Date & Time: Apr 29 2017 5:28 pm
Event: Moon goes void of course
Date & Time: Apr 29 2017 2:24 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Qnx Jun
Description: Transiting Moon Quincunx Transiting Juno
There can be some inclination to manipulate others to further our own goals, which should be avoided. There may be indecision regarding feelings about a relationship. Alternatively, there can be a conundrum regarding family and a relationship.
Date & Time: Apr 29 2017 4:34 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Qnx Plu
Description: Transiting Moon Quincunx Transiting Pluto
We may not be aware of our more demanding or controlling tendencies. We may feel vaguely frustrated, powerless, or tense. There can be undermining going on in our interactions and relationships. Wait for the tension to subside before taking action.
Date & Time: Apr 29 2017 6:06 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Pll Cer
Description: Transiting Moon Parallel Transiting Ceres
Date & Time: Apr 29 2017 12:56 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon SSq Sun
Description: Transiting Moon SemiSquare Transiting Sun
What we feel and what we think we should do can be at odds with one another temporarily. There can be discontent or indecisiveness. We could be feeling out of sorts. Tensions will pass.
Date & Time: Apr 29 2017 1:28 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sxt Mer
Description: Transiting Moon Sextile Transiting Mercury
Ideas flow freely. We express feelings with clarity and thoughts with sensitivity. An excellent time for cooperative projects. A good time for taking tests, writing, promoting, public speaking, and studying.
Date & Time: Apr 29 2017 2:12 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sxt Ura
Description: Transiting Moon Sextile Transiting Uranus
We are open to new ideas. A break in the routine is pleasing now. We could be experimenting with new ideas or feelings.
Date & Time: Apr 29 2017 5:20 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqr Chi
Description: Transiting Moon Square Transiting Chiron
We may have some difficulty letting go of hurt feelings or resentments. We can be sensitive to what others think of us, and decisions made now may not reflect our hearts, and can be regrettable later on. We might take things the wrong way due to sensitivity. We may not make efforts to be understood. Hurt feelings are opportunities for healing. Now is the time for building bridges, not burning them.
Date & Time: Apr 29 2017 5:28 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Opp Sat
Description: Transiting Moon Opposition Transiting Saturn
There could be a realization that is disappointing or depressing, a feeling of limitation, or an experience of being blocked or thwarted now. There could be a lack of warmth and sensitivity experienced now, and self-protectiveness.
Date & Time: Apr 29 2017 9:47 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cnj Can
Description: Transiting Moon Entering Cancer
This is a good time for making or nurturing emotional connections, sharing feelings, and connecting with our imagination, warmth, compassion, and sensitivity. We might concentrate on home, family, and domestic matters now. Nurture others and also the self.
Date & Time: Apr 29 2017 10:49 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sxt Nod
Description: Transiting Moon Sextile Transiting North Node
A good time for dealing with the public, for making connections, and for taking positive steps towards a personal or professional goal. You are able to make changes. This is a feel-good time for embracing new opportunities.
Date & Time: Apr 29 2017 10:59 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqr Ven
Description: Transiting Moon Square Transiting Venus
Romantic matters can be unsettled, or we can be a little insecure in our relationships. It can be difficult to show restraint. An indulgent, moody time. Hypersensitivity.
Date & Time: Apr 29 2017 6:59 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Ven Qnx Nod
Description: Transiting Venus Quincunx Transiting North Node
There may be disappointments or off-timing in our relationships.
Date & Time: Apr 29 2017 11:39 am
Event: Tr-Tr Cer Cnj Gem
Description: Transiting Ceres Entering Gemini
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 29th:
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.
24TH DEGREE OF GEMINI
Part of Body: Olecranon
Sabian Symbol: Children skating on ice.
ASPECTS OF THE MOON
SEXTILE MERCURY Orb 0°55′ Applying
Ideas flow freely. We express feelings with clarity and thoughts with sensitivity. An excellent time for cooperative projects. A good time for taking tests, writing, promoting, public speaking, and studying, all things equal.
SQUARE VENUS Orb 6°31′ Applying
There could be clashes between the desire for familiarity and the need for pleasure. Overindulgence or overspending possible.
OPPOSITION SATURN Orb 3°22′ Applying
There could be a realization that is disappointing or depressing, a feeling of limitation, or an experience of being blocked or thwarted now. There could be a lack of warmth and sensitivity experienced now, and self-protectiveness.
SEXTILE URANUS Orb 1°21′ Applying
We could be experimenting with new ideas or feelings. There can be chance meetings, events that occur that open our hearts or our emotional awareness.
SQUARE CHIRON Orb 3°16′ Applying
We could be dwelling on hurt feelings or resentments. We can be sensitive to what others think of us, and decisions made now may not reflect our hearts, and can be regrettable later on. We might take things the wrong way due to sensitivity. We may not make efforts to be understood. Hurt feelings are opportunities for healing.
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.
10TH DEGREE OF TAURUS
Part of Body: Cervical veins
Sabian Symbol: A red cross nurse.
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.
25TH DEGREE OF ARIES
Part of Body: Sternocleidomastoid muscle
Sabian Symbol: A double promise reveals its inner and outer meanings.
ASPECTS OF MERCURY
TRINE SATURN Orb 2°26′ Separating
We are cautious, careful, tuned in to details, and rely on common sense at this time.
CONJUNCTION URANUS Orb 0°25′ 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°31′ 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 3°09′ 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 3°15′ 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.
6TH DEGREE OF GEMINI
Part of Body: Lower left pulmonary lobe
Sabian Symbol: Drilling for oil.
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 1°56′ 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°46′ 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°00′ 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°06′ 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.
19TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN
Part of Body: Ligaments of left knee
Sabian Symbol: A child of about five with a huge shopping bag.
CERES
CERES IN GEMINI
You like those close to you to share their feelings and thoughts and to listen to you. You share information with your loved ones to show them you care. You will suffer when others refuse to talk.
1ST DEGREE OF GEMINI
Part of Body: Trachea
Sabian Symbol: A glass-bottomed boat drifts over undersea wonders.
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 29, 2017 – Event Chart
Aspects to Venus 00°Ar30 +01°35′
Cnj 29°Pi36 SCHEAT To be a thinker or intellect
Aspects to Ceres 00°Ge00 +18°22′
Cnj 00°Ge13 ALCYONE Mystical but judgmental.
Aspects to Node 00°Vi40 +11°13′
Cnj 00°Vi04 REGULUS*** Majestic, success, (revenge)
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