Today’s Moon:
- The Moon is in Sagittarius.
- There is no void Moon period today.
- The Moon is in its First Quarter phase.
- The First Quarter Moon occurred on the 12th.
Retrogrades:
- Mercury is retrograde (Mercury is retrograde from August 5th to 28th).
- Mercury is Rx, Saturn is Rx, Neptune is Rx, Pluto is Rx, and Chiron is Rx.
Ingresses:
- Mercury is still retrograde and returns to the sign of Leo today (Mercury is in Leo from August 14th to September 9th).
**Times are Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).
Daily Horoscopes/Astro Highlights for each Sign:
Aries
With Mars and Jupiter coming together in your solar third house, dear Aries, a conversation, incoming information, or news can get you going. You’re motivated and excited to learn or share. It’s a great time to pour energy into a communications project or personal pursuit. Discussions can be hearty, motivating, and supportive, even if a little dramatic or exaggerated. Do watch for communicating about something too soon or for taking on far too much, however, as this transit is impulsive in nature and Mercury is retrograde. Otherwise, enjoy the enterprising spirit and optimism. You not only want to improve your life, but you’re also ready to take the necessary steps to do so. It’s a time to pick yourself up quickly and open up to possibilities while watching that you don’t overshoot.Taurus
With today’s Mars-Jupiter alignment, dear Taurus, the desire for more security and comfort is a powerful motivator. You’re enthusiastic about improving your lot in life. There could be a situation in which you feel the need to defend your values or worth. Your ideas and plans are big today, and there may be some form of eureka or sudden boost in business or with money. This can also be a wonderful time to showcase some of your natural talents or pour more heart, hope, and energy into a special venture. While you should watch for overdoing things, this energy is generally good for windfalls and researched speculation. There is also good energy for intimate relationships, sharing, and support. Courage, bravery, confidence, and optimism are in abundant supply now.Gemini
With Mars and Jupiter meeting in your sign today, dear Gemini, it continues to be an excellent time for your charisma, sense of enterprise, and initiative. You can feel strongly about doing something independently or at your own pace, and taking the lead comes most naturally right now. You have the drive to make your vision a reality, although with Mercury still retrograde, it’s not yet ideal timing for new beginnings. Instead, it’s a great time to put more muscle into your current pursuits. You’re also in good form for competition, whether it involves sports, games, or business, and for relationship improvement efforts. Because you are somewhat inclined to take on too much or go to excess, be sure what you pursue will serve you well. With this in check, it’s a great time to feel your initiative and courage. Those who matter most tend to believe in you fully right now.Cancer
With today’s Mars-Jupiter conjunction, dear Cancer, you want to make improvements. You’re itching to do something, and your inner landscape can be animated, particularly if old issues emerge. It’s a time when you might work up the resolve to put something behind you or make a definite decision about a long-standing problem. Romantic relationships or attractions, particularly private or secret ones, can energize. Or, this transit is about feeling moved to help someone out. Certainly, it’s a fabulous time to gather ideas and form a game plan for a future project. You’re motivated, energized, and stirred to change and innovate. Channeling all this energy can be tricky, but it can also lead to great feelings of optimism and positivity.Leo
With today’s brilliant Mars-Jupiter conjunction, dear Leo, you want to share your ideas and ideals, or there can be inspirational and motivating experiences with friends. Freedom issues can emerge in a relationship, stirring the pot and nudging you into action. Your drive to get something moving is in play, and while feelings can be raw for now, ideally, you can channel them into something genuinely constructive. There can be a sudden desire or courage to connect with a friend or group or take action on something you’ve let slide. Don’t be afraid to take the lead now, and put your increased charisma to good use. It’s an exciting time for connecting, collaborating, and bold and enterprising project ideas.Virgo
The inner entrepreneur, dear Virgo, emerges today with energetic, brave Mars aligned with expansive, optimistic Jupiter. This conjunction only happens every two years or so; this time, it energizes your professional sector. It’s a time for greater optimism and enterprise–you’re thinking in bigger terms than usual, entertaining possibilities. While it’s definitely a time for shooting high, it’s important to avoid going over the top, as bigger is not always better. However, with this in check, it’s a time to recognize your own courage and the desire to improve, advance, and excel, which is empowering. Others are sure to notice you now, even with today’s Moon hidden in your family and home sector. Aim to tap into your vision, motivation, and enthusiasm today.Libra
Today’s brilliant, motivating Mars-Jupiter conjunction occurs in harmony with your sign, dear Libra, and it can be a great source of inspiration. Becoming fired up about concepts, political or social issues, and beliefs can be motivating, even exhilarating. You might enjoy different activities or topics, or you could be feeling a strong need to experience something unusual and invigorating. Competition is favored. Aim to use your increased creative power wisely rather than falling for the temptation to overshoot. Energy levels expand. If life has been feeling a little dull recently, this is the boost or reinvigoration you need. A bold interest, educational path, or adventure may be in the works.Scorpio
Today’s Mars-Jupiter conjunction is energizing and motivating, dear Scorpio. A romance or friendship could heat up now, or a financial matter could pick up steam. Enthusiasm runs high, and it’s your resolve and conviction that are likely to lead you to make important improvements. It’s a powerful time to heal, grow, and move past old hurts or limitations. Certainly, your desire to improve and advance is stirring, and it can motivate you to pour more energy into a special pursuit or relationship, follow your heart, or break free from an attachment that’s been dragging you down. You might arrive at a greater understanding of your inner motivations or deeper desires and ambitions, which is empowering.Sagittarius
With today’s powerful Mars-Jupiter conjunction, dear Sagittarius, you recognize that growth comes from confronting matters! Somebody may very well motivate you to pursue a long-time dream or take charge of your life, or you might team up to get something important done. A relationship can be a catalyst for you to make meaningful changes. Events happening now can lead to the discovery that a certain amount of autonomy or activity is excellent for you and your relationships. This strong activity is occurring in your partnership sector, and your relationship goals can be highly motivating. You’re braver, more enthusiastic about pursuing what you want, and hard to resist! The Moon spends the day in your sign, further amplifying your feelings and desires.Capricorn
You’re in the mood to do something new, exciting, different, or challenging, dear Capricorn, especially with your routines, work, chores, duties, or health pursuits. This motivation comes from Mars and Jupiter’s alignment in your solar sixth house. Freedom issues can emerge, and they can stir the pot. You’re not content to stick with ordinary or dull tasks! Bringing more energy or passion to your daily life seems a priority or necessity today. You may want to tone down your automatic responses to others’ requests or demands, as they may be on the provocative side, but do look for opportunities to expand in the areas of work, health, or fitness without taking on too much. Today, it is strong for coming up with new ideas, particularly those along practical lines. The Moon spends the day in your solar twelfth house, suggesting some need to tuck yourself away, if only to replenish your energy.Aquarius
The intense desire to enjoy yourself or celebrate can emerge today, dear Aquarius, as Mars and Jupiter align in your sector of joy. Strong emotions, reactions, and opinions tend to push you in a new direction, as the desire to take action is strong now. You can be remarkably enthusiastic about a special project, hobby, pastime, venture, or love relationship. Healthy, considered risks can pay off now. Do check in with yourself whether what you’re pouring your energy into will genuinely serve you well, as there is some tendency to overdo things. Still, today is about the vision, motivation, and thrill, and perhaps the details will need attention later. You’re not especially content to do ordinary things, and you stand out for who you are and what you create. You also have more courage to express yourself and to go after your heart’s desire. Pleasure-seeking activities and self-expression are in strong focus.Pisces
As Mars and Jupiter come together at the bottom of your solar chart today, dear Pisces, strong feelings can propel you into exciting plans or activities. Improving and growing are the most important priorities for you at the moment. You’re courageous, more resolved, and motivated, which can very well get you over a significant emotional hurdle. There may be a situation that involves defending people you love. It’s certainly a transit for being brave with the expression of love and care for the ones you love. A major long-term project or endeavor involving home development and family activities can get a push. You might make creative improvements to your domestic world. Plans and initiatives for having fun and making your accommodations more livable, enjoyable, and pleasantly functional can be in place now.* 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.
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