Astrology of Today – Thursday, August 2, 2018

 

Today’s Moon:

• The Moon is in Aries.
• The Moon is void from 10:52 PM (until the Moon enters Taurus tomorrow at 3:50 PM).
• The Moon is waning and in its Waning Gibbous phase.
• We are in between the Full Moon Lunar Eclipse (which happened on the 27th in the sign of Aquarius) and the Last Quarter Moon (which will happen on August 4th).

Retrogrades/Stations:

• Mercury is retrograde (Mercury is retrograde from July 26-August 19).
• Mars is retrograde (Mars is retrograde from June 26th to August 27th)—we’re around the middle of the Mars retrograde cycle.
• Also retrograde: Saturn, Neptune, Pluto, and Chiron.

 

Daily Horoscopes/Astro Highlights for each Sign:

Aries

As the Moon continues to transit your sign today, dear Aries, you’re likely to feel connected and engaged or crave involvement. However, you may not know how to direct the extra energy that you have today. Try to focus your energy on projects you have that are ongoing rather than beginning new ventures. It’s also a great time to reflect and find your center, even if tensions related to your work or ambitions can surface at times now. Your dreaming world is active, and your ideas are especially bright and creative. It’s a strong time for getting in touch with your emotional needs.

Taurus

Indulging in some alone time can be very beneficial now, dear Taurus, so if you can, take some time to focus on yourself. With the Moon transiting the sign just behind yours, you can feel very much in need of calm. With less astrological activity overall today, this may not feel like a particularly productive day, and you may not accomplish as much as you’d initially hoped. However, this may be a good thing! Sometimes you need this kind of “down” time to recharge for the busier days ahead. Later tomorrow, the Moon will enter your sign, and you’ll crave more involvement. As well, you’re heading into beautiful energy for connecting with someone special.

Gemini

There is friendly energy taking over today that helps ease some of the pressure you’ve been feeling, dear Gemini. You’re likely to feel more creative and at ease when it comes to expressing yourself, so let the creativity flow! Today is a day to recuperate and recharge before new challenges arise, so grab opportunities that might appear to rest, recoup, and decompress. You might feel more comfortable removing yourself from the action or intense situations today. However, you are also in need of intellectual companionship or stimulation now, so take the time to enjoy conversations with people around you while keeping things light.

Cancer

With the Moon spending the day at the top of your solar chart, dear Cancer, your responsibilities come into focus, and you feel more at ease with meaningful tasks than you do with frivolous ones. It’s a time when your obligations, duties, career, and image assume more importance to you. Even so, it may not be the most productive time or a day for making big leaps in these areas. In fact, you can feel a bit stuck when it comes to initiating your efforts to tackle problems or projects, feeling like you don’t know where to begin. Rather than becoming overwhelmed with things to do, focus on starting small and building from there for best results now. Friendly surprises may be part of your day.

Leo

Your need for some adventure or new experiences, however big or small, is active today, dear Leo. Your ideas are big, as well. Your emotional energy, however, may not easily find concrete outlets. Although this may result in some restlessness and discontentedness, you can discover little ways to fulfill your desires without jumping the gun. Breaking your ideas or plans into parts can make sense, and can lead to small strides forward, and this is preferable to overshooting and getting nowhere. Avoid putting too high expectations on yourself today, and let yourself explore your ideas and desires without going too far. An intimate relationship may improve now, or your understanding of the layers of a situation increases your confidence.

Virgo

Today is a day for introspection, dear Virgo, with the Moon in your solar eighth house all day. Your need to observe and reflect is stronger than usual, as processing your feelings and recent events seems important now. Rather than pushing forward with new activities, take the time to explore what is on the inside. Allowing yourself to take a step back to reflect will lead to better choices in the future. You have good intuition for work, health, and research or analysis, and this will heighten further tomorrow, especially if you make space for your intuition to build and blossom now. Memories or dreams today can be motivating and can even lead to new takes on a current situation.

Libra

The need to support or entertain others is in the forefront today, dear Libra. While this is wonderful in its own right, it’s also a much-needed diversion after demanding or tense days. You have an increased desire to spend time with others, even while engaging in rather mundane or simple tasks like running errands. Deep, hidden topics of conversation are enticing. Your expectations from life may be higher than usual, and it makes sense to let your curious and optimistic spirit guide your day. A Venus-Uranus creative aspect emphasizes your playful side, and it also inclines you to want to color outside of the lines. A bit of spontaneity can do wonders for your mood.

Scorpio

A reflective frame of mind is likely today, dear Scorpio, and you’re also inclined to focus on sorting out your practical affairs. You’re likely to feel a strong desire to help or to be of service to others with practical tasks. This is a time for organizing your life in small but essential ways, with a focus on the details, and it’s a time when you thoroughly enjoy piecing things together. Although you tend to dwell on what you still need to do or what is going wrong in your life, it’s better to take things one step at a time. To avoid feeling overwhelmed, narrow tasks down. Even if you don’t accomplish as much as you’d like, the act of starting is better than not starting at all. Others may bring pleasant surprises to your life today and tomorrow.

Sagittarius

With the Moon spending the day in your solar fifth house, dear Sagittarius, you’re especially willing to share your generous mood with the people around you. It’s a time for appreciating or making the most of your leisure time. Your magnetism is healthy and a generous spirit is taking hold. It’s a strong day for communications, especially of the non-verbal kind, making connecting personally better than doing so through devices. Your romantic imagination is active and may be best expressed or applied through relationships or artistic creativity. A Venus-Uranus aspect in play now supports innovation in your work. A new method can emerge that makes your duties or tasks more pleasant to perform.

Capricorn

The Moon spends the day in your family and home sector, dear Capricorn, and you tend to withdraw or keep to yourself with this transit that lasts until tomorrow afternoon. Take this time to tone things down, and enjoy yourself. The day does not inspire a lot of energy or motivation to fulfill plans and finish projects, and with the Moon in your solar fourth house, this slower pace works out well for you. You are in need of some peace or calm so that you can center yourself. Make today about relaxing as much as you can, tuning out distractions, and reflecting. The day is also suitable for dealing with home and family matters. The Moon’s square to Pluto in your sign can introduce some tension if you fight the need to decompress, but remind yourself that you don’t have to be “on” all the time.

Aquarius

This is a day for an active interest in learning new things, dear Aquarius, and connecting with others. Despite a potentially busy day full of multiple projects or activities, it may not be the most productive of days. This is especially true if you’re focusing on pushing plans forward or starting new ventures. It may be best to take the time to work on projects that are already in progress rather than pressuring yourself to add to your already crowded schedule. Seek out pleasant activities as much as possible now. A Venus-Uranus creative aspect comes into play as the day advances, and you can find it much more natural to let your hair down and enjoy yourself, particularly close to home or with family. A small change in your domestic life can be refreshing.

Pisces

Your emotions feel steady today, dear Pisces, and you’re inclined to focus on your physical and sensual needs more than usual. In fact, you can be craving a little more predictability now after possibly stressful times. You are in a practical frame of mind as the Moon continues to transit your solar second house. You’re content with the simple pleasures and comforts of life today, and are not inclined to complicate things unnecessarily!. Although the day may feel uneventful, use any downtime you can muster up to center yourself and savor the little things before life speeds up again. Pleasant and fun communications may be part of the day. Someone special can surprise you.

* 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.

If Your Birthday is August 2nd, If Today is Your Birthday full horoscope 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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The purple marker above shows where we are in the current moon phase cycle.

 

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Date & Time: Aug 2 2018  0:00 am

Event: Moon in Aries

Description: The Moon in Aries

We are itching to take action and to pioneer something. All things equal, this is a time to begin new projects. Exercise patience and selflessness where possible, but embrace Aries’ courage and directness. Look out for new opportunities.

Date & Time: Aug 2 2018  10:52 pm

Event: Moon goes void of course

Date & Time: Aug 2 2018  2:02 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Tri Sun

Description: Transiting Moon Trine Transiting Sun

There is a nice feeling of harmony and a cooperative feel to this time. Better decision making. We represent ourselves well now. It’s easier to attract support, favorable responses, and positive experiences. We are less fearful and less defensive. This is a harmonious time.

Date & Time: Aug 2 2018  6:19 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Tri Pal

Description: Transiting Moon Trine Transiting Pallas

There is a good ability to successfully combine logic and intuition, and to understand problems taking into account the human element. There is sensitivity to people’s issues now. Cooperation. Effective, sensitive decision making.

Date & Time: Aug 2 2018  10:04 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Qnx Jup

Description: Transiting Moon Quincunx Transiting Jupiter

Watch for moody decisions and excesses now.

Date & Time: Aug 2 2018  11:07 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Qnx Cer

Description: Transiting Moon Quincunx Transiting Ceres

Date & Time: Aug 2 2018  11:41 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Pll Pal

Description: Transiting Moon Parallel Transiting Pallas

Date & Time: Aug 2 2018  1:28 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Pll Ven

Description: Transiting Moon Parallel Transiting Venus

Date & Time: Aug 2 2018  8:16 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqr Plu

Description: Transiting Moon Square Transiting Pluto

Deeper feelings emerge suddenly, and possibly in a disruptive way. We may be over-reacting or going to extremes. Wait for the tension to subside before taking action.

Date & Time: Aug 2 2018  10:52 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Tri Mer

Description: Transiting Moon Trine 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. We are alert, observant, and our memory is good. 

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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.

LEO STRONG

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

 

Today’s Elemental Balance

 

FIRE STRONG

Fire signs are Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius. Fire is enthusiastic, dynamic, and spontaneous, but lacks reflection. We are more courageous and adventurous now, with a tendency to act before thinking. There is little concern about what happened in the past. We are competitive and possibly impatient or bored easily. 

AIR WEAK

We may have a difficult time being objective or detached. We may not be especially communicative.

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

 

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: DISSEMINATING

Moon 135 to 90 degrees behind the Sun. 

Sharing our knowledge with the world is a major motivation at this stage. We believe we have gained much knowledge and wisdom through our experiences, and want to ensure others have the benefit as well.

 

The following aspects (major only) and positions are at noon (EDT) on August 2nd:

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).

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THE MOON

THE MOON IN ARIES

We are itching to take action and to pioneer something. All things equal, this is a time to begin new projects. Exercise patience and selflessness where possible, but embrace Aries’ courage and directness. Look for new opportunities.

16TH DEGREE OF ARIES

Part of Body: Pons 

Sabian Symbol: Dancing in the setting sun.

ASPECTS OF THE MOON

TRINE THE SUN  Orb 4°49′ Separating

We are supportive, cooperative, open, genuine, and more relaxed than usual. 

TRINE MERCURY  Orb 6°01′ Applying

Our hearts or emotional needs and our minds seem to be cooperating, and we are able to communicate effectively. It’s a good time for publicity, marketing, writing, and studying.

QUINCUNX JUPITER  Orb 1°00′ Separating

Watch for moody decisions and excesses now.

SQUARE PLUTO  Orb 4°23′ Applying

Unacknowledged feelings can emerge in possibly disruptive ways. We may be acting in compulsive or possessive ways now.

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.

11TH DEGREE OF LEO

Part of Body: Subclavian veins 

Sabian Symbol: Children on a swing in a huge oak tree.

ASPECTS OF THE SUN

SQUARE JUPITER  Orb 3°48′ Applying

There can be exaggerated good moods or a tendency to go over the top now. Clashes of ego can occur.

CONJUNCTION THE NORTH NODE  Orb 4°26′ Separating

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

MERCURY

MERCURY IN 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.

22ND DEGREE OF LEO

Part of Body: Left auricle 

Sabian Symbol: A carrier pigeon.

ASPECTS OF MERCURY

QUINCUNX PLUTO  Orb 1°38′ Applying

Something we write or say could trigger power struggles or hostility from others. Re-assessing decisions we have made already, or adjusting our plans, may be in order. Second-guessing.

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.

26TH DEGREE OF VIRGO

Part of Body: Abdominal veins 

Sabian Symbol: A boy with a censer serves near the priest.

ASPECTS OF VENUS

TRINE MARS  Orb 6°50′ Applying

You have a talent for relating to other people. You are a loyal and fun loving partner with an ability to balance intimacy with independence. You may take your own creative talents for granted and fail to make the most of them.

OPPOSITION CHIRON  Orb 6°31′ Applying

You tend to suffer emotional pain in your personal relationships. You are so busy caring for your loved ones that you neglect your own needs. This imbalance can lead to you resenting your partners . You also tend to become the peacemaker as you are so sensitive to disharmony. You need to learn to nurture yourself and trust your own wisdom.

MARS

MARS IN AQUARIUS

You will fight for just causes. You are unpredictable, but will probably be a group leader. You may become rebellious when angry.

3RD DEGREE OF AQUARIUS

Part of Body: Right fibula 

Sabian Symbol: A deserter from the navy.

ASPECTS OF MARS

SQUARE URANUS  Orb 0°08′ Separating

The desire to assert independence and to dominate can be strong. Impulsiveness can be a problem. We can be rebellious and willful, ignoring others’ needs in the process.

SEXTILE CHIRON  Orb 0°19′ Applying

You have the opportunity to be an empathetic and powerful leader of the downtrodden people of the world.

CONJUNCTION THE SOUTH NODE  Orb 3°28′ Separating

You may experience difficulty being assertive and finding the drive to succeed, or alternatively you may have a tendency to misdirect your energies. Your current life lesson to express your energy positively and assertively. Your talent for independent action needs to be developed.

JUPITER

JUPITER IN SCORPIO

You are on an intense search for the truth. You have strong desires for sexual union and joint enterprises. You could be a transformative teacher.

15TH DEGREE OF SCORPIO

Part of Body: Cowper’s glands 

Sabian Symbol: Children playing around five mounds of sand.

ASPECTS OF JUPITER

TRINE NEPTUNE  Orb 1°51′ Applying

You are artistic and may also be religious. You have a need to help others and may feel you have a calling. You have the ability to inspire other people’s talents as well.

SATURN

SATURN IN CAPRICORN

Conservation, moderation, definition, structure, simplicity, and realism are themes now. We might also be striving for more authority in a particular area of our lives now. This is a time for making clear choices and decisions, for weeding out what isn’t working for us, and for letting go of lost causes, particularly related to our life path choices, careers, and long-term goals. (from December 19, 2017, to March 21, 2020; and then from July 1 to December 17, 2020).

4TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN

Part of Body: Cutaneous nerves of lower leg 

Sabian Symbol: A party entering a large canoe.

ASPECTS OF SATURN

TRINE URANUS  Orb 0°55′ 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 1°23′ 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 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). 

3RD DEGREE OF TAURUS

Part of Body: Pharynx – oral part 

Sabian Symbol: Steps up to a lawn blooming with clover.

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)

16TH DEGREE OF PISCES

Part of Body: Cruciate ligaments of the right foot 

Sabian Symbol: In a quiet moment, the flow of inspiration.

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 by Degree

CHIRON

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 which will be of service to humanity.

3RD DEGREE OF ARIES

Part of Body: Cerebellum 

Sabian Symbol: A cameo profile of a man in the outline of his country.

VESTA IN SAGITTARIUS

You have the ability to work relentlessly for a cause in which you believe. You need to make sure you do not exclude other people’s points of view. You have visions and enjoy the adventure of discovery in your work.

23RD DEGREE OF SAGITTARIUS

Part of Body: Left trochanter 

Sabian Symbol: Immigrants entering a new country.

PALLAS IN LEO

You have a creative mind, which you enjoy using. You like to play with words. You may write or be involved in a creative project in the world of the arts.

13TH DEGREE OF LEO

Part of Body: Right ventricle of heart 

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

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.

14TH DEGREE OF TAURUS

Part of Body: True vocal cords 

Sabian Symbol: Shellfish groping and children playing.

CERES

CERES IN VIRGO

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

15TH DEGREE OF VIRGO

Part of Body: ‘Bare area’ of liver 

Sabian Symbol: An ornamental handkerchief.

 

THE NORTH NODE

THE NORTH NODE IN LEO
This a quest to develop your inner strength. You may find that you experience times of loneliness. These times are part of your lesson to forge your own creative life in order to give generously to the world.

6TH DEGREE OF LEO

Part of Body: Entrance of pulmonary artery 

Sabian Symbol: An old-fashioned woman and an up-to-date woman.

 

THE SOUTH NODE

THE SOUTH NODE IN AQUARIUS
This a quest to develop your inner strength. You may find that you experience times of loneliness. These times are part of your lesson to forge your own creative life in order to give generously to the world.

6TH DEGREE OF AQUARIUS

Part of Body: Nerve of left fibula 

Sabian Symbol: A performer of a mystery play.

 

**Conjunctions to Select Fixed Stars on August 2, 2018.**