Astrology of Today – Thursday, April 6, 2023

Today’s Transits (Eastern Daylight Time)

Date & Time: Apr 6 2023  0:00 am

Event: Moon in Libra

Description: The Moon in Libra

This is a time for seeking out balance, harmony, and peace. It’s also a time to express emotions gracefully, diplomatically, and considerately. There could be a stronger focus on a relationship, partner, or potential partner. The ability to see both sides of a situation or story is a positive, but indecision can be a byproduct. This is a sociable, artistic Moon. 

Date & Time: Apr 6 2023  8:42 am

Event: Moon goes void of course

Date & Time: Apr 6 2023  0:34 am

Event: Full Moon at 16°Li07′

Date & Time: Apr 6 2023  0:06 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Opp Chi

Description: Transiting Moon Opposition Transiting Chiron

Hurt feelings are opportunities for healing. Now is the time to build bridges rather than burning them.

Date & Time: Apr 6 2023  0:34 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Opp Sun

Description: Transiting Moon Opposition Transiting Sun

A Full Moon occurs now. Discrepancies between our actions and your emotional needs can reach a head. This is a time for acknowledging our feelings, but there is also a need for some self-control.

Date & Time: Apr 6 2023  2:20 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Qnx Ura

Description: Transiting Moon Quincunx Transiting Uranus

There can be vague insecurity stimulated now, as we feel a little out of control faced with unpredictable events or feelings. There may be a conflict between a desire for familiarity and comfort, and the need for a change or excitement.

Date & Time: Apr 6 2023  2:31 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cpl Ves

Description: Transiting Moon ContraParallel Transiting Vesta

Date & Time: Apr 6 2023  4:36 am

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 6 2023  7:04 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cpl Sun

Description: Transiting Moon ContraParallel Transiting Sun

Date & Time: Apr 6 2023  8:13 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqr Pal

Description: Transiting Moon Square Transiting Pallas

Our judgment may be temporarily impaired by excessive emotions, or emotional bias. We may be experiencing a conundrum. Someone’s belief or idea can make us feel insecure or out of sorts, or otherwise rub us the wrong way. There can be sensitivity to others’ opinions experienced now.

Date & Time: Apr 6 2023  8:42 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Opp Jup

Description: Transiting Moon Opposition Transiting Jupiter

We could be suffering the consequences of recent excesses. We might be stirred to make a promise or a statement, but it could be over the top or unrealistic. Differences of opinion could be an issue now. It can be difficult to be objective.

Date & Time: Apr 6 2023  9:21 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cpl Jup

Description: Transiting Moon ContraParallel Transiting Jupiter

Date & Time: Apr 6 2023  12:14 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cpl Chi

Description: Transiting Moon ContraParallel Transiting Chiron

Date & Time: Apr 6 2023  1:51 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cpl Jun

Description: Transiting Moon ContraParallel Transiting Juno

Date & Time: Apr 6 2023  5:05 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Qnx Ven

Description: Transiting Moon Quincunx Transiting Venus

Love relationships or feelings can be unsettled. There can be a conflict experienced between family and friends/lovers, or between comfort and the pursuit of pleasure. Try to relax and not obsess, and show restraint.

Date & Time: Apr 6 2023  6:56 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Qnx Nep

Description: Transiting Moon Quincunx Transiting Neptune

We could be feeling out of sorts. We are especially sensitive to subtle planes, but may not be able to make sense of what we perceive. We could be impractical just for now.

Date & Time: Apr 6 2023  7:07 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Opp Ves

Description: Transiting Moon Opposition 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 6 2023  1:18 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mer Cnj Nod

Description: Transiting Mercury Conjunction Transiting North Node

Important contacts can be made with people who share our intellectual interests or who introduce us to new ideas that help us to grow, improve, and expand. Projects prove successful right now, particularly those involving teamwork. Learning, teaching, communicating, and making contact figure strongly now.

Strong Signs, Elements, Modes

Today’s Emphasized Signs of the Zodiac

ARIES STRONG

Initiating, pioneering energy. Independent, bold, courageous, assertive, fiery, inspirational, direct, decisive. Can be egotistical, impulsive, impatient, aggressive, lacking subtlety.

TAURUS STRONG

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

LIBRA STRONG

Even-handed, harmonious, artistic, diplomatic, balancing, a strong sense of fairness. Can be over- compromising, appeasing, judgmental.

Today’s Elemental Balance

The elements are balanced today.

Today’s Modal Balance

CARDINAL STRONG

The Cardinal signs are Aries, Cancer, Libra, and Capricorn. We are ready to take action and to take on challenges, and we can become frustrated with stagnant conditions.

MUTABLE WEAK

We can have a hard time adapting to changes and to others’ agendas.

Today’s Lunar Phase

LUNAR PHASE: FULL MOON

Moon 180 to 135 degrees behind the Sun. 

We are concerned mainly with the nature of relationships and are made aware of recent imbalances. Something can come to fruition. Our concern is not limited to personal relationships, but relationships of all kinds. Our cards are on the table.

The following aspects (major only) and positions are at noon (EDT) on April 6th:

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 LIBRA

We are focused on our relationships, and finding balance, peace, and harmony in our personal environment under this influence.

23RD DEGREE OF LIBRA

Part of Body: Suprarenal veins 

Sabian Symbol: Chanticleer salutes the rising sun with exuberant tones.

ASPECTS OF THE MOON

OPPOSITION THE SUN  Orb 5°37′ Separating

Discrepancies between our actions and emotional needs can reach a head. This is a time for acknowledging our feelings, but there is also a need for some self-control.

QUINCUNX VENUS  Orb 2°28′ Applying

You attempt to cater for everyone around you. You need to be true to yourself and gently leave others to look after themselves.

OPPOSITION JUPITER  Orb 1°43′ Separating

We may be going overboard or to excess now. Emotional restlessness, high expectations. Difficulties focusing on responsibilities; difficulties prioritzing. We are looking for fun or for something to celebrate, and turn to others to share our good feelings.

OPPOSITION CHIRON  Orb 6°18′ Separating

We may be projecting our own issues onto others now, and could be defensive or feel that others are insensitive to our feelings and needs. We might experience a conflict between wanting to be close to others and desiring to prove our independence, making intimacy a challenge right now.

THE SUN

THE SUN IN ARIES

You are an assertive and freedom-loving individual. You have a strong need for independence, and may tend to display self-concern assertively.

17TH DEGREE OF ARIES

Part of Body: Vertebral canal 

Sabian Symbol: Two prim spinsters sitting together in silence.

ASPECTS OF THE SUN

CONJUNCTION JUPITER  Orb 3°53′ Applying

We are feeling especially vital, confident, generous, and enthusiastic. This is a good time to take steps to grow something–our business, our significant relationships, and so forth.

CONJUNCTION CHIRON  Orb 0°40′ Separating

You are wounded, either physically or emotionally. You are scared to express yourself because you are so sensitive to pain. At some stage in your early life you have suffered and this contributes to your adult fear of pain. You have a compassionate nature as you have the ability to understand other people’s hurts.

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.

5TH DEGREE OF TAURUS

Part of Body: Pharyngeal cavity 

Sabian Symbol: A widow at an open grave.

ASPECTS OF MERCURY

SEXTILE MARS  Orb 1°23′ Applying

You are a quick learner and can be perceptive.

SEXTILE SATURN  Orb 1°22′ Separating

We are seeing our priorirites, taking things seriously, and applying ourselves to important matters. We are drawn to activities that are purposeful and practical. We can be conservative and cautious with our methods, opinions, learning, believing, and communicating. Thoroughness.

SQUARE PLUTO  Orb 4°27′ Separating

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.

CONJUNCTION THE NORTH NODE  Orb 0°39′ Separating

Important contacts can be made with people who share our intellectual interests or who introduce us to new ideas that help us to grow, improve, and expand. Projects prove successful right now, particularly those involving teamwork. Learning, teaching, communicating, and making contact figure strongly now, or we meet with situations that encourage us to improve our skills in these areas.

VENUS

VENUS IN TAURUS

We seek predictability, reliability, sensuality, and constancy in love as well as with our pleasures and entertainments. We value the long term and make personal choices (and purchases) accordingly.

25TH DEGREE OF TAURUS

Part of Body: Lower jaw 

Sabian Symbol: A large well-kept public park.

ASPECTS OF VENUS

SEXTILE NEPTUNE  Orb 1°13′ Applying

You and a romantic and gentle partner. You like to share creative pursuits in your relationships.

TRINE PLUTO  Orb 5°31′ Applying

We’re a better judge of value right now — who or what is important to us. We might see one another, and our relationships, in a different light. We could reconnect with someone or improve an existing bond. We could be up for a challenge now. Increased insight in relationships, with money, and in business.

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.

7TH DEGREE OF CANCER

Part of Body: Thoracic cavity 

Sabian Symbol: Two fairies on a moonlit night.

ASPECTS OF MARS

TRINE SATURN  Orb 2°45′ Separating

We can be reserved but possess self-control now. We are better able to focus on priorities or practical affairs. This is a good time to take care of details, to get organized, and to put in hard work.

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.

21ST DEGREE OF ARIES

Part of Body: Eye muscles 

Sabian Symbol: A pugilist entering the ring.

ASPECTS OF JUPITER

CONJUNCTION CHIRON  Orb 4°34′ Separating

You have a zealous and idealistic side to your nature. You are constantly chasing rainbows, each one brighter than the last. You feel that you are on a mission. Your lesson is to trust your own inner wisdom. You will then have the ability to become a spiritual teacher of others based on the wisdom gained from your own experiences.

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).

4TH DEGREE OF PISCES

Part of Body: Nerves of the left foot 

Sabian Symbol: Heavy traffic on a narrow isthmus linking two seaside resorts.

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). 

18TH DEGREE OF TAURUS

Part of Body: Lymph vessels 

Sabian Symbol: A woman airing a linen bag through a sunny window.

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)

26TH DEGREE OF PISCES

Part of Body: Plantar nerves 

Sabian Symbol: A new moon that divides its influences.

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, 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.

16TH DEGREE OF ARIES

Part of Body: Pons 

Sabian Symbol: Dancing in the setting sun.

VESTA IN ARIES

This can be a time for grabbing the reins and working solo. There can be strong energy for new enterprises but not necessarily for routine work.

26TH DEGREE OF ARIES

Part of Body: Skull 

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

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.

21ST DEGREE OF CANCER

Part of Body: Inferior pancreatico-duodenal artery 

Sabian Symbol: A prima donna singing.

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.

15TH DEGREE OF TAURUS

Part of Body: Epiglottis 

Sabian Symbol: A man with rakish silk hat, muffled, braves the storm.

CERES IN VIRGO

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

27TH DEGREE OF VIRGO

Part of Body: Iliac nerve 

Sabian Symbol: Elderly ladies drinking afternoon tea in a wealthy home.

THE BLACK MOON IN LEO

10TH DEGREE OF LEO

Part of Body: Jugular vein 

Sabian Symbol: Early morning dew.

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.

**Conjunctions to Select Fixed Stars on April 6, 2023.**