Astrology of Today – Friday, August 20, 2021

Today’s Transits (Eastern Daylight Time)

Date & Time: Aug 20 2021  4:48 am

Event: Moon enters 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 20 2021  0:21 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Qnx Sun

Description: Transiting Moon Quincunx Transiting Sun

How we feel and what we think we should do can be at odds right now. We could act on our will at the expense of our feelings, or act on our feelings at the expense of our will or ego. Either way, we can feel unsatisfied.

Date & Time: Aug 20 2021  2:16 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 20 2021  4:30 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqq Mer

Description: Transiting Moon SesquiSquare Transiting Mercury

What feels right clashes with logic today. What people are saying may be a misrepresentation of their true feelings/emotions. It’s better to think before we speak, or misunderstandings can follow. 

Date & Time: Aug 20 2021  4:48 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cnj Aqu

Description: Transiting Moon Entering 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 20 2021  2:01 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Tri Ven

Description: Transiting Moon Trine Transiting Venus

We are less inhibited and more willing to indulge ourselves. Love and romance can be favorable. Decorating, beauty treatments, the arts, creative pursuits, parties, dates, and recreation are generally favored now. There is increased sensitivity, affection, and warmth. Love is grand! Affection, love, and romance are in the air.

Date & Time: Aug 20 2021  2:14 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Tri Cer

Description: Transiting Moon Trine Transiting Ceres

We can be feeling pleasantly attached to, or supported by, our loved ones or family. We are seeking out security, nurturing, and warmth, and we are more likely to express these things towards others.

Date & Time: Aug 20 2021  4:26 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Pll Plu

Description: Transiting Moon Parallel Transiting Pluto

Date & Time: Aug 20 2021  5:17 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Tri Nod

Description: Transiting Moon Trine 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 20 2021  5:31 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 20 2021  7:41 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Mon SSq Pal

Description: Transiting Moon SemiSquare Transiting Pallas

We may be concerned about what others are thinking of us now, and can be sensitive to negativity and criticism, or what we perceive as such. We might not understand one another, and can be at odds with one another on a mental or intellectual level. Someone’s belief or idea can make us feel insecure or out of sorts, or otherwise rub us the wrong way.

Date & Time: Aug 20 2021  7:55 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cnj Sat

Description: Transiting Moon Conjunction Transiting Saturn

There can be stronger awareness of our responsibilities, or new responsibilities fall into our laps. Emotions may be cooled, and we can appear to be unsympathetic. A time for making lists. Emotional matters may not fare very well. There can be some loneliness or starkness felt. An auspicious time for projects demanding endurance or tolerance. Also good for establishing new habits and rituals.

Date & Time: Aug 20 2021  8:34 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sxt Jun

Description: Transiting Moon Sextile Transiting Juno

We can gain strength through others or through our relationships, and we are especially comfortable in one-on-one situations.

Date & Time: Aug 20 2021  0:53 am

Event: Tr-Tr Sun Sqq Chi

Description: Transiting Sun SesquiSquare Transiting Chiron

We can feel especially vulnerable to criticism or fear rejection now, or could struggle with a situation where we may need to humble ourselves. People or circumstances may seem to be exposing or playing on our vulnerabilities.

Date & Time: Aug 20 2021  4:05 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mer Tri Ura

Description: Transiting Mercury Trine Transiting Uranus

We are mentally alert and aware, and we might be experimenting or opening our minds to new ideas. We could be feeling inspired, and our thinking is inventive. Varying our usual routine may be rewarding.

Date & Time: Aug 20 2021  5:23 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Ven Tri Cer

Description: Transiting Venus Trine Transiting Ceres

We may be feeling pleasantly attached, finding it natural and easy to nurture and support people in our lives. 

Date & Time: Aug 20 2021  7:16 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Ura Qnx Ves

Description: Transiting Uranus Quincunx Transiting Vesta

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Strong Signs, Elements, Modes

Today’s Emphasized Signs of the Zodiac

LEO STRONG

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

VIRGO STRONG

Meticulous, discriminating, pure, practical, health conscious, hard working. Can be hyper-critical, petty and perfectionistic.

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

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.

The following aspects (major only) and positions are at noon (EDT) on August 20th:

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.

5TH DEGREE OF AQUARIUS

Part of Body: Nerve of right fibula 

Sabian Symbol: A council of ancestors.

ASPECTS OF THE MOON

TRINE VENUS  Orb 1°04′ Applying

We tend to seek out harmony, balance, and beauty. Love, romance, decorating, beauty treatments, the arts, creative pursuits, parties, dates, and recreation are generally favored now. There is increased sensitivity, affection, and warmth, but there could also be some appeasement, tact, and diplomacy.

CONJUNCTION SATURN  Orb 4°38′ Applying

There can be stronger awareness of our responsibilities, or new responsibilities fall into our laps. Emotions may be cooled, and we can appear to be unsympathetic.

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.

28TH DEGREE OF LEO

Part of Body: Chordae tendinae 

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

ASPECTS OF THE SUN

OPPOSITION JUPITER  Orb 0°42′ Separating

You are restless and find it difficult to settle in one place. Your larger-than-life ideals stand in the way of you achieving your goals. Your challenge is to find a balance between stability and adventure. Then you will be able to reach all your goals.

MERCURY

MERCURY IN VIRGO

We’re more focused on precision, attention to detail, and practical affairs. We’re inclined to pick problems apart. We’re discriminating and critical.

16TH DEGREE OF VIRGO

Part of Body: Groove for inferior vena cava 

Sabian Symbol: Children crowd around the orang-utang cage in a zoo.

ASPECTS OF MERCURY

CONJUNCTION MARS  Orb 1°34′ Separating

Questions are raised, discussions can become heated, and there can be nervous excitement now. Enthusiasm is strong, particularly for ideas and topics. Impulsive speech or other communications, and possibly lacking in sensitivity. Resourcefulness.

TRINE URANUS  Orb 0°32′ Separating

We are mentally alert and aware, and might be experimenting or opening our minds to new ideas. We could be feeling inspired, and our thinking is inventive. Varying our usual routine may be rewarding.

OPPOSITION NEPTUNE  Orb 7°06′ Applying

Our minds open to many different possibilities and options. We can feel inspired or we might be thinking in imaginative or possibly impractical ways. We see beyond physical or material concerns and solutions. There is extra sensitivity now. We may be dealing with deceptions or self-deceptions, and it can be difficult to be discriminating. We may not be seeing the obvious, and instead are imagining more complicated scenarios.

VENUS

VENUS IN LIBRA

While Venus is in Libra, we turn a strong eye to harmony and balance, both in our relationships and our personal environments.

6TH DEGREE OF LIBRA

Part of Body: Pubis 

Sabian Symbol: The ideals of a man abundantly crystallized.

ASPECTS OF VENUS

TRINE SATURN  Orb 3°33′ Applying

We are conservative with our feelings, affections, and pleasures. We value loyalty, duty, honor, steadiness, and economy now, and our judgment is sound if on the cautious side. Smart purchases. Maturity in love and with money and business. A good time to form personal or professional alliances.

OPPOSITION CHIRON  Orb 7°06′ 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 VIRGO

You will pursue your personal desires in a practical and methodical manner. You may be critical if opposed.

14TH DEGREE OF VIRGO

Part of Body: Cystic arteries 

Sabian Symbol: A family tree.

ASPECTS OF MARS

TRINE URANUS  Orb 1°01′ Applying

It’s easy and natural to break through obstacles, to find alternative methods of going after what we want, and to take progressive action or to take the lead.  There is more courage, confidence, and energy available to us. We embrace change, progress, and new methods.

QUINCUNX CHIRON  Orb 1°22′ Separating

We might doubt the effectiveness of our efforts to go after what we want under this influence, which can lead to passive-aggressive behavior, defensiveness, or frustration.

JUPITER

JUPITER IN AQUARIUS

You are a seeker of the new and inspirational. You hold racially-inclusive values, and are a humanitarian.

28TH DEGREE OF AQUARIUS

Part of Body: Right tibia 

Sabian Symbol: A tree felled and sawed.

SATURN

SATURN IN AQUARIUS

You have an ability to work well in groups. Your work is often original and innovative.

9TH DEGREE OF AQUARIUS

Part of Body: Skin of right lower leg 

Sabian Symbol: A flag turned into an eagle.

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). 

15TH DEGREE OF TAURUS

Part of Body: Epiglottis 

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

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)

23RD DEGREE OF PISCES

Part of Body: Achilles tendon of the left foot 

Sabian Symbol: A `materializing medium’.

ASPECTS OF NEPTUNE

SEXTILE PLUTO  Orb 2°21′ 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.

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).

25TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN

Part of Body: Connections between femur and tibia 

Sabian Symbol: An oriental rug dealer.

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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.

13TH DEGREE OF ARIES

Part of Body: Ventricles of brain 

Sabian Symbol: A bomb which failed to explode is now safely concealed.

VESTA IN LIBRA

You prefer to work with other people, rather than on your own. You like to share work resources and yet need to watch that you don’t become too competitive. You want to be recognised as an equal.

15TH DEGREE OF LIBRA

Part of Body: Right inguinal lymph nodes 

Sabian Symbol: Circular paths.

PALLAS IN PISCES

You have a meditative mind, the ability to merge in your mind with the universe. You desire to heal the world through words, and may be involved in some form of artistic expression.

24TH DEGREE OF PISCES

Part of Body: Right distal tibio-fibular joint 

Sabian Symbol: An inhabited island.

JUNO IN SAGITTARIUS

You would like a partner with a common belief system or vision. You want to be free explore the world, literally and philosophically, with your partner.

10TH DEGREE OF SAGITTARIUS

Part of Body: Left lymphatic vessels 

Sabian Symbol: A stage symbolization of the “goddess of opportunity”.

CERES IN GEMINI

You like those close to you to share their feelings and thoughts and to listen to you. You share information with your loved ones to show them you care. You will suffer when others refuse to talk.

6TH DEGREE OF GEMINI

Part of Body: Lower left pulmonary lobe 

Sabian Symbol: Drilling for oil.

THE BLACK MOON IN GEMINI

4TH DEGREE OF GEMINI

Part of Body: Lower right pulmonary lobe 

Sabian Symbol: Holly and mistletoe bring christmas spirit to a home.

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 GEMINI

This is a quest to learn to see life from other people’s point of view and to become adept in the art of communication. You have a tendency to be restless and scattered. You need to develop focus and the ability to communicate your ideas in a way that helps the many people in your life.

8TH DEGREE OF GEMINI

Part of Body: Bronchi 

Sabian Symbol: Around a closed-down factory strikers mill defiantly.

THE SOUTH NODE

THE SOUTH NODE IN SAGITTARIUS

This is a quest to learn to see life from other people’s point of view and to become adept in the art of communication. You have a tendency to be restless and scattered. You need to develop focus and the ability to communicate your ideas in a way that helps the many people in your life.

8TH DEGREE OF SAGITTARIUS

Part of Body: Left superior femoral artery 

Sabian Symbol: Rocks and things forming therein.

**Conjunctions to Select Fixed Stars on August 20, 2021.**