Astrology of Today - Sunday August 18, 2024

Today’s Moon:

The Moon is in Aquarius.
There is no void Moon period today.
The Moon is in its Waxing Gibbous phase.
The First Quarter Moon occurred on the 12th, and a Full Moon will occur tomorrow in the sign of Aquarius.

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.

**Times are Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).

Daily Horoscopes/Astro Highlights for each Sign:

Aries

While some elements of the day are disorienting, dear Aries, you could discover new ways of getting your message across that are a little non-traditional but very satisfying today. Your attitude about future growth and improvement is evolving as the Sun aligns with retrograde Mercury today. You’re coming across with a bit of mystery that works in your favor. Further information or an epiphany about a creative or romantic matter can figure strongly. Reviewing old ideas can lead to new methods that can be very important in the coming months. This might also involve new “old” opportunities, as someone from your past could reappear or a past issue might wrap up. Consider, however, that today’s ideas and discussions can serve as significant turning points, but you don’t yet have the whole story. Later today, there can be minor and temporary discouragement. For example, you can feel under the weather if your heart isn’t in what you’re doing. Delays might temporarily pull you away from the things you enjoy doing. Past mistakes or unfinished business can surface, and handling a duty may be necessary before moving on. Recognize the need to adjust existing projects if it helps you go forward lighter and happier.

Taurus

Gentle exploration is a good idea today, dear Taurus, as ideas coming from musings and discussions can be significant, leading to new plans for a better future. With the Sun and retrograde Mercury coming together in your solar fourth house, it’s a good day to release a problem through conversation with someone you trust. You’re well-positioned to make sense of a matter from the past or a family issue, and coming up with creative solutions to problems can be satisfying. But while the Sun is pushing ahead in this sector of your chart, Mercury is on its way backward, and it makes sense to take in, observe, and avoid jumping too far ahead of yourself. Aim to be mindful of what you’re saying and let intuition engage. As the day advances, we head into the energies of a Venus-Saturn opposition. This transit pits pleasure against responsibility. As excited as you may be about a creative or romantic pursuit, duties or delays can enter the picture now, and these can be time-consuming. You may only need to get practical matters out of the way before you can get back into the game.

Gemini

Helpful conversations and musings are in the spotlight today, dear Gemini, even with a bit of scattered energy. You might revive an old interest or view a current one in a new light. Your advice to someone can be sought and appreciated, or you might discover a lost or overlooked detail that changes everything. The ideas that emerge today, especially about learning, mental interests, communication, neighbors, connections, and siblings, can be significant. They could kickstart a long-term pursuit or lead you in an important new direction. But while this can be a turning point, it’s probably best to postpone big launches until more information completes the picture. With today’s Sun-Mercury alignment, we’re in the middle of the retrograde Mercury cycle, and there can be more to an evolving story. For now, it’s a great time to observe, get a feel for a matter, and take notes. Later today, a Venus-Saturn opposition comes into influence, and while home and family life tend to be where your heart is at the moment, you need to take care of business as well. Responsibilities or problems that have been neglected or overlooked in the past have a way of surfacing for your immediate attention.

Cancer

With the Sun and retrograde Mercury aligning in your sector of money, business, valuables, talents, and personal possessions today, dear Cancer, pay special attention to ideas coming in. They can be important! Whether they emerge from within or outside of you, something falls into place, and it can feel magical. Today’s energies are powerful for observing and taking notes. It’s a time to see a matter in a new light, and benefits come from doing so. Not everything is likely to make sense, as is often the case with new beginnings, but what emerges from conversations and musings now can be significant later. Keep in mind that what you say today can be more memorable than usual, so be sure to choose your words carefully as we’re in the middle of a retrograde Mercury cycle. While there can be increased understanding, as the day advances, we head towards a Venus-Saturn opposition, and there may be some tension revolving around a project or plans that encounter delays or setbacks.

Leo

While there can be some confusing directions or communications today, dear Leo, there’s also the chance to see a matter in a new light. Powerful energies are with you for observation and bright ideas. You look at problems differently with the Sun and retrograde Mercury aligning in your sign today. You’ll arrive at interesting conclusions and insights as you take stock of recent events and draw upon the past for ideas. Your words have more impact than usual, and as we’re in the middle of the retrograde Mercury cycle, you should take special care when communicating. Something that appears to go over swimmingly may end up a misunderstanding. For best results, aim to clear out the mental clutter to make room for positive thoughts and new ideas. Observations made now can lead to significant and long-term improvements. It can also be a time when you rethink a matter to your benefit. However, as the day advances, Venus heads toward an opposition to Saturn, and you could encounter a block. There can be a realization or responsibility that temporarily puts a damper on your plans or spirits. If an epiphany comes now, look at your discovery from a practical angle and detach as much as possible. It may be better to know where you stand than to nurse an illusion that will eventually expose itself as unreal.

Virgo

Mercury is still retrograde, dear Virgo, and there’s some more looking back to do. There can be information clogs to contend with, but today’s Sun-Mercury meeting can stir meaningful insights. This alignment occurs in the area of your solar chart that rules karma and all that is hidden or under wraps. You’re seeing new layers to your innermost feelings, the past, or a long-term problem and receiving interesting clues from your impressions and dreams. Ways to let go of bad attitudes or situations are more apparent. There could be a secret revealed or an epiphany that leads you to view old problems or a past matter in a very telling new light. The information you come across today can be significant for putting something behind you. At the same time, consider that while you’re at a turning point, there is more to learn, process, and reveal as you advance. Later today, Venus heads into opposition with Saturn, and you might feel blocked or reminded of responsibilities that get in the way of your personal goals. You could be seeing someone in your life as unnecessarily strict or unyielding. Recognize your own need for structure and rules in your relationships, and meet others halfway for best results now.

Libra

While today’s energies can be scattered in spots, dear Libra, you still manage to gather valuable information. It’s a great time to review, process, and rediscover past interests or plans. Memories or surprise meetings can change your perspective. While this insight is still in its new and raw stages, it puts you on the road to new beginnings. With the Sun and retrograde Mercury aligning in your sector of social connections, dreams, and hopes, there can be critical thinking, news, or conversations that spur insight into recent events, decisions, or problems. It can be illuminating! These revelations can relate to friends, projects, and relationships. However, there’s also some tension in your solar chart along your health and wellness axis as the day advances, and it reminds you of the need to attend to duties and responsibilities. This can temporarily deflate or demotivate you. You might be encountering inhibitions or coolness in others, but avoid taking it too personally. Criticism is possible and likely over the top, but if it’s even a fraction true, it can lead to meaningful improvements.

Scorpio

While today is sometimes scattered and unfocused, dear Scorpio, it’s a solid time to review recent ideas, projects, or decisions, especially about business or longer-term plans and items. Ambitions, career, responsibilities, or reputation issues can be in focus with the Sun’s alignment to retrograde Mercury in your solar tenth house. It’s a turning point moment–you’re beginning to approach your direction and long-term goals in new ways that can be fruitful, leading to significant new ideas. Now is the time to get a sense of your next step or insight into particular directions you’ve been taking. Consider that your communications have more impact than usual, and with Mercury still retrograde, it’s best to be selective with your words, keeping in mind that misunderstandings are possible. Your observations today can be invaluable later, but it’s still not the best time for major decision-making. As the day advances, we move towards a Venus-Saturn opposition, and you may find it challenging to juggle your responsibilities and desires. There can be conflicting feelings related to your social or love life. Try not to focus too much on whether someone is letting you down. Instead, give your responsibilities and duties their due attention so that you can pursue your pleasures later with less guilt or distraction.

Sagittarius

An opportunity can emerge to see things in new ways today, dear Sagittarius, with the Sun and retrograde Mercury aligning in your sector of spirit and higher thought. Matters related to education, transportation, beliefs, or publishing can be in stronger focus right now, and you can do much reviewing and analyzing. Thoughts might turn to the past or recent decisions and plans, and your new take on a situation is helpful! The conversations you engage in now can be inspiring and enlightening. What you read and hear about today can be invaluable for future projects or inspire new thinking and ideas that have the power to stick with you for some time to come. Aim to draw upon your experience and create something new from it or see new layers of a situation you previously overlooked. It’s important to take your time before drawing conclusions, as there can be more to the unfolding story later. As the day advances, a Venus-Saturn influence comes into play, and you become aware of duties or delays that prevent you from pursuing your plans or professional pursuits. Responsibilities need your attention now, and you’ll feel better once you take care of your priorities, after which you can return to your pleasures and seek them more heartily.

Capricorn

You might benefit from an intensive focus on personal interests, research, and investigation today, dear Capricorn. You might gain a big clue or further information on a matter. While the full story isn’t yet revealed, nothing stops you from enjoying a new perspective. It’s a powerful time to observe, discuss, and muse. The things you read and hear about can benefit future projects, even if you have yet to see their full significance. Ideally, you gain new insight into a past relationship or your psyche. It’s a time to let your thoughts flow, but perhaps be more mindful of what you say. However, as the day advances, you can reach loggerheads with others. A Venus-Saturn opposition across your communications sector can indicate a disagreement, a seemingly unfavorable outcome, or a delay. Responsibilities to your daily affairs, errands, and other duties and tasks can suddenly increase or make themselves known, throwing a wrench in your plans. There can be the realization of a commitment that requires attention.

Aquarius

You look at a relationship in new ways today, dear Aquarius. Although perceptions can be chaotic today, you may also see different layers of a person or situation, which can be valuable. Instead, someone could help you see a whole new perspective on a matter, and it’s illuminating! This theme occurs as the Sun aligns with retrograde Mercury today in your partnership sector. You’re unlikely to have all the answers now, but it’s a powerful time to see issues and people in a new light. Counseling or negotiating can be notable. You might open up conversations about the past since there is more consideration for both sides of a situation. Also today, with Venus about to oppose Saturn across your sharing sectors, a financial constraint or disagreement may emerge. Keep in mind that the extra work you put into fixing mistakes can make a big difference when it comes to future success. Fears about money or security can be triggered, but facing a reality and adapting to it can improve your life.

Pisces

With current transits, there’s a lot to learn about your work and daily affairs or health routines, dear Pisces. Today, a look to the past or a new perspective can reveal more layers. With the Sun and retrograde Mercury aligning in your work and health sector, you approach problems from a different angle, which can be very helpful. This transit helps you see some of the details of your life you previously missed. You might gain meaningful insight into a work, chore, or health issue. You are the go-to person for help or information. It’s better to think about what you can do to improve and tweak current projects and ideas than to start all-new ones, but your thinking along these lines is creative. It’s a turning point of sorts, moving you from a state of indecision to increased clarity, although your path is not yet fully illuminated. Even so, as the day advances, we head towards a Venus-Saturn opposition that is especially personal for you since Saturn is in your sign. Venus in your partnership sector these days can stir a stronger need for companionship, approval, or support from others, but these drives seem to clash with your tendency to go it alone or to handle problem areas your own way. Arriving at a balance can be a bit chaotic but ultimately rewarding.

* 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.

Nearest Eclipses Table lists the following: Lunar, March 25, 2024, at 3:00 AM, 5 Libra 07 Appulse; Solar April 8, 2024, at 2:20 PM, 19 Aries 24, Total; Lunar September 17, 2024, at 10:34 PM, 25 Pisces 40, Partial; Solar October 2, 2024, at 2:49 PM, 10 Libra 03, Annular; Lunar, March 14, 2025, at 2:54 AM, 23 Virgo 56, Total — Recent and Upcoming Eclipses

Today's Transits

Today’s Transits (Eastern Daylight Time)

Date & Time: Aug 18 2024 0:00 am

Event: Moon in Aquarius

Description: The Moon in Aquarius

This is generally a good time for social pursuits, group projects, trying something new, joining a group, and networking. A change of pace refreshes. Hobbies, clubs, and groups may demand attention now. It is time to build networks and cooperate. Humanitarian pursuits are highlighted.

Date & Time: Aug 18 2024 0:21 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqq Mar

Description: Transiting Moon SesquiSquare Transiting Mars

We can overreact and exhibit impatience. However, this can also be a time of self-motivation.

Date & Time: Aug 18 2024 3:07 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Pll Plu

Description: Transiting Moon Parallel Transiting Pluto

Date & Time: Aug 18 2024 5:52 am

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: Aug 18 2024 6:26 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cpl Mar

Description: Transiting Moon ContraParallel Transiting Mars

Date & Time: Aug 18 2024 9:14 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cpl Jup

Description: Transiting Moon ContraParallel Transiting Jupiter

Date & Time: Aug 18 2024 5:30 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Mon SSq Nep

Description: Transiting Moon SemiSquare 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: Aug 18 2024 10:04 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: Aug 18 2024 10:21 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: Aug 18 2024 10:56 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cpl Ura

Description: Transiting Moon ContraParallel Transiting Uranus

Date & Time: Aug 18 2024 11:43 pm

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: Aug 18 2024 9:57 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Sun Cnj Mer

Description: Transiting Sun Conjunction Transiting Mercury

This is an auspicious time for communicating and writing. Assert yourself with clarity.

Date & Time: Aug 18 2024 5:46 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mer Sqr Ura

Description: Transiting Mercury Square Transiting Uranus

Original ideas but perhaps too radical or disorganized, or perceived as such. There can be mental or nervous tension experienced now. Mistakes can be made due to impatience. We may be nervous, frustrated, or excitable, and nervous tension can bring about poor, sudden decisions. We could leave projects unfinished, or could be dealing with unreliability and unexpected schedule changes.

Date & Time: Aug 18 2024 10:22 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mer Cnj Ves

Description: Transiting Mercury Conjunction Transiting Vesta

We are willing to put in the effort and dedication to a mental interest or project. We are focused, detail-oriented, and may be perfectionistic.

Date & Time: Aug 18 2024 7:10 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Ura Sqr Ves

Description: Transiting Uranus Square Transiting Vesta

Watch for sudden abandonment of goals, projects, responsibilities, or commitments now.

Signs, Elements, Modes, & Lunar Phase

Strong Signs, Elements, Modes

Today’s Emphasized Signs of the Zodiac

GEMINI STRONG

Agile, versatile, inquisitive, flowing, conversational, airy, many ideas. Can be volatile, superficial, changeable, restless and inconsistent.

LEO STRONG

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

AQUARIUS STRONG

Humanitarian, innovative, group conscious, progressive, serving others. Can be rebellious, eccentric, aloof, emotionally superficial, overly extroverted.

Today’s Elemental Balance

AIR STRONG

Air signs are Gemini, Libra, and Aquarius. We tend to favor rational, objective thought over emotions, impulses, and feelings at this time. We are more intellectual, fair-minded, and logical in our approach, Ideas flow easily and quickly, we are more communicative and guided by principles, and also somewhat dispassionate or impersonal.

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.

Today’s Modal Balance

CARDINAL WEAK

This is not a time that we tend to naturally initiate actions. We may be stronger at following up than starting anew. Survival mechanisms may be weaker now.

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: GIBBOUS

Moon 135 to 180 degrees ahead of the Sun.

We are looking to attach value and meaning to our goals. This is a time for analyzing, questioning, perfecting, and improving.

Planetary Positions and their Applying & Separating Aspects

The following aspects (major only) and positions are at noon (EDT) on August 18th:

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 AQUARIUS

Our reactions are more intellectual than emotional, at least on the surface of things, and interactions are more impersonal than personal. Social gatherings, dealing with group ideals and goals for the future, brainstorming, new ideas, and progressive changes are in focus.

12TH DEGREE OF AQUARIUS

Part of Body: Left cruciate ligaments

Sabian Symbol: People on stairs graduated upwards.

ASPECTS OF THE MOON

TRINE JUPITER Orb 6°15′ 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.

THE SUN

THE SUN IN LEO

You are good-hearted, have a sunny personality, and a strong need for attention. You have a generous nature, but can be arrogant.

27TH DEGREE OF LEO

Part of Body: Chordae tendinae

Sabian Symbol: Daybreak.

ASPECTS OF THE SUN

CONJUNCTION MERCURY Orb 0°45′ Applying

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

SQUARE URANUS Orb 0°58′ Applying

We may want to break free from restrictions or responsibilities, but if we aren’t in touch with this need, we could cause some problems or feel restless and irritable. There could be rebellious feelings. We don’t want to be told what to do. Use this time to see what changes need to be made.

TRINE CHIRON Orb 2°53′ Separating

We find it easier to bounce back from criticism, rejection, or feelings of insecurity; to humble ourselves. We can be filled with a sense of purpose. We more easily cooperate with others.

MERCURY

MERCURY IN LEO

You are enthusiastic in your quest for knowledge. You are proud of your learning abilities, and believe in the saying that learning is fun. You may have a tendency to be a know-it-all.

27TH DEGREE OF LEO

Part of Body: Chordae tendinae

Sabian Symbol: Daybreak.

ASPECTS OF MERCURY

SQUARE URANUS Orb 0°13′ Separating

Original ideas but perhaps too radical or disorganized, or perceived as such. There can be mental or nervous tension experienced now. Mistakes can be made due to impatience.

TRINE CHIRON Orb 3°38′ Applying

We can be more understanding and sympathetic to others now, particularly when it comes to sensitivity with what or how we communicate. We might talk or learn about healing methods.

VENUS

VENUS IN VIRGO

This is a time when we express our love through practical means and gestures – running errands, doing detail work, or just being there. What we love, what we decide to buy and the types of entertainment we enjoy during this cycle are ruled by whether or not things make sense.

17TH DEGREE OF VIRGO

Part of Body: Abdominal muscles

Sabian Symbol: A volcano in eruption.

ASPECTS OF VENUS

SQUARE MARS Orb 2°37′ Applying

You may have some difficulty being patient with loved ones. When others fail to keep up with your activities, you can be irritable, but you may be equally impatient with yourself.

SQUARE JUPITER Orb 0°37′ Applying

We are easily distracted, craving pleasure or leisure. We may be overdoing things, overselling ourselves, overbuying, or overstating our affections. There can be a lack of self-discipline now. However, we can also push ourselves to reach a little further than we usually do, particularly on a social level.

OPPOSITION SATURN Orb 0°53′ Applying

You have an inability to trust and show your love for other people. This probably stems from childhood experiences with your parents. You may have felt unworthy of your parents’ love. Alternatively you may have perceived your parents’ as cold and unloving. As an adult you may become involved in relationships with an older person or someone who offers you financial or emotional security. You need to develop your own value system and develop compassion for yourself and other people.

MARS

MARS IN GEMINI

You like to initiate ideas and spread information. You are assertive, although you can resort to evasive behaviour.

20TH DEGREE OF GEMINI

Part of Body: Third rib

Sabian Symbol: A cafeteria.

ASPECTS OF MARS

CONJUNCTION JUPITER Orb 2°00′ Separating

You are generous, self confident and lucky. Your energy level is high and you are courageous. You have a tendency to go where angels fear to tread, as you approach life with gusto regardless of the consequences. Travel and religious causes are likely to feature in your life. You may like to consider a career in the military or competitive sports.

SQUARE SATURN Orb 1°44′ Separating

We can feel thwarted, blocked, or slowed down. Enthusiasm wanes. Delays are possible, but might lead to important edits and adjustments.

JUPITER

JUPITER IN GEMINI

You search for a constant exchange of information. You are a versatile student and teacher.

18TH DEGREE OF GEMINI

Part of Body: Second rib

Sabian Symbol: Two people talking in a foreign language in a crowd.

ASPECTS OF JUPITER

SQUARE SATURN Orb 0°15′ Applying

We are faced with the need to temper our enthusiasm or to slow down to avoid overextending ourselves. This is a time for clarifying and editing projects and goals. We may need to cut back on something in order to grow in another area. Patience is required now.

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).

18TH DEGREE OF PISCES

Part of Body: Extensor muscles of the right toes

Sabian Symbol: In a huge tent a famous revivalist conducts his meeting.

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).

28TH DEGREE OF TAURUS

Part of Body: Deltoid muscle and main neck muscles

Sabian Symbol: A mature woman reawakened to romance.

ASPECTS OF URANUS

SEXTILE NEPTUNE Orb 2°11′ Applying

Your generation has a chance to bring about social change. You work outside the normal government channels to achieve these changes.

TRINE PLUTO Orb 3°05′ Applying

Your generation is full of ideals for a better society. You accept social change and work to bring it about. You will fight against injustice.

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)

30TH DEGREE OF PISCES

Part of Body: Toenails of the left foot

Sabian Symbol: The great stone face (being the projection of an ideal).

ASPECTS OF NEPTUNE

SEXTILE PLUTO Orb 0°53′ Separating

You belong to a generation which is able to bring about social change. You are part of the changes in government and the approach to human rights. Spirituality and the occult are given more credence or power. Alternatively, some of your generation will choose to drop out of the system.

CONJUNCTION THE NORTH NODE Orb 7°53′ Applying

You are on a spiritual quest, and your destiny is linked with expressing your artistic and creative talents. Your challenge is to discover your highest potential and intuition. You may express your talents through spiritual or artistic groups.

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.

24TH DEGREE OF ARIES

Part of Body: Zygomatic muscle

Sabian Symbol: An open window and a net curtain blowing into a cornucopia.

VESTA IN LEO

You work most creatively when left to your own devices. You feel pride in your work and can be inspired by romance and fun. Play and work are closely linked for you.

28TH DEGREE OF LEO

Part of Body: Chordae tendinae

Sabian Symbol: Many little birds on the limb of a large tree.

PALLAS IN SCORPIO

You have a probing mind preferring to always get to the bottom of things. You can be ruthless in your pursuit of the true story. You are a detective and a psychologist.

25TH DEGREE OF SCORPIO

Part of Body: Coccyx, Fallopian tubes

Sabian Symbol: An x ray.

JUNO IN LIBRA

It’s especially important to us that our partnerships are fair and balanced during this cycle, and we can be particularly bothered if the scales are tipping. We feel stronger if we are able to maintain harmony, negotiate effectively, and treat one another fairly.

4TH DEGREE OF LIBRA

Part of Body: Kidney surface

Sabian Symbol: A group around a campfire.

CERES IN CAPRICORN

You tend to look after yourself and others rather than seek nurturance. You feel nurtured when you achieve your ambitions. You teach others self-discipline and how to achieve their goals.

8TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN

Part of Body: Lymph vessels of knee

Sabian Symbol: Birds in the house singing happily.

THE BLACK MOON IN LIBRA

6TH DEGREE OF LIBRA

Part of Body: Pubis

Sabian Symbol: The ideals of a man abundantly crystallized.

ERIS IN ARIES

26TH DEGREE OF ARIES

Part of Body: Skull

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

THE NORTH NODE

THE NORTH NODE IN ARIES

This is a quest to become assertive and self-empowered. You have a tendency to be indecisive, always considering the needs of others first. Now you need to discover a sense of your own identity and initiate your own projects.

8TH DEGREE OF ARIES

Part of Body: Cheekbone

Sabian Symbol: A woman’s hat with streamers blown by the east wind.

THE SOUTH NODE

THE SOUTH NODE IN LIBRA

8TH DEGREE OF LIBRA

Part of Body: Nerve supply to kidney and renal pelvis

Sabian Symbol: A blazing fireplace in a deserted home.

Fixed Stars

Conjunctions to Select Fixed Stars on August 18, 2024.

Aspects to Jupiter 17°Ge25 +22°08′

conjunct 17°Ge10 RIGEL ** To bring knowledge to others.

Aspects to Uranus 27°Ta11 +19°16′

conjunct 26°Ta30 ALGOL— Female passion and intensity.

Aspects to Neptune 29°Pi21 -01°27′

conjunct 29°Pi43 SCHEAT To be a thinker, intellect

Aspects to Pallas 24°Sc50 +16°38′

conjunct 24°Sc08 AGENA The pain of learning

Sun	22° Virgo 41' 11"
Moon	10° Aquarius 03' 15"
Mercury	09° Virgo 14' 49"
Venus	20° Libra 09' 23"
Mars	06° Cancer 02' 15"
Jupiter	20° Gemini 22' 46"
Saturn	15° Pisces 30' 18" R
Uranus	27° Taurus 10' 54" R
Neptune	28° Pisces 40' 48" R
Pluto	29° Capricorn 48' 38" R
Chiron	22° Aries 29' 44" R
TrueNode	06° Aries 40' 44" R

Astrology of Today – Sunday August 18, 2024

Daily Horoscopes/Astro Highlights for each Sign:

Aries

Taurus

Gemini

Cancer

Leo

Virgo

Libra

Scorpio

Sagittarius

Capricorn

Aquarius

Pisces

* 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:

Today’s Transits (Eastern Daylight Time)

Strong Signs, Elements, Modes

Today’s Emphasized Signs of the Zodiac

Today’s Elemental Balance

Today’s Modal Balance

Today’s Lunar Phase

The following aspects (major only) and positions are at noon (EDT) on August 18th:

The Moon through Pluto: Signs, Aspects, & Degrees

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

Conjunctions to Select Fixed Stars on August 18, 2024.

Current Planetary Positions

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Daily Horoscopes/Astro Highlights for each Sign:

Aries

Taurus

Gemini

Cancer

Leo

Virgo

Libra

Scorpio

Sagittarius

Capricorn

Aquarius

Pisces

* 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:

Today’s Transits (Eastern Daylight Time)

Strong Signs, Elements, Modes

Today’s Emphasized Signs of the Zodiac

Today’s Elemental Balance

Today’s Modal Balance

Today’s Lunar Phase

The following aspects (major only) and positions are at noon (EDT) on August 18th:

The Moon through Pluto: Signs, Aspects, & Degrees

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

**Conjunctions to Select Fixed Stars on August 18, 2024.**

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* 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 .

Conjunctions to Select Fixed Stars on August 18, 2024.