Astrology of Today - Wednesday, August 23, 2023

Today’s Moon:

The Moon is in Scorpio.
There is no void Moon period today.
The Moon is waxing and in its Waxing Crescent phase.
The New Moon occurred on the 16th in the sign of Leo, and the First Quarter Moon will occur tomorrow.

Retrogrades:

Mercury stations and turns retrograde today (Mercury is retrograde from August 23rd to September 15th).
Venus is retrograde (Venus is retrograde from July 22nd to September 3rd).
Venus Rx, Saturn Rx, Neptune Rx, Pluto Rx, Chiron Rx.

Ingresses:

The Sun enters Virgo today (the Sun is in Virgo from August 23rd to September 23rd).

**Times are Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).

Daily Horoscopes/Astro Highlights for each Sign:

Aries

The Sun moves into your work and health sector today, dear Aries, bringing special attention to your daily life and routines. Still, Mercury stations and turns retrograde in this same area of your solar chart, signaling a need to refine, observe, and slow down. This retrograde cycle, lasting until September 15th, may sway your thinking and change your mind about recent decisions. Old problems with work, health, or chores can resurface in the weeks ahead, and projects that you thought were completed may need some reworking, or you could be waiting for information. Today, be extra careful about what you say and sign. Once past this hump, however, there is good energy for working on refining and editing projects and reviewing work, routines, habits, and health matters. Aim to slow down and attend to those things you’ve passed over in haste. Fortunately, this cycle has a unique way of revealing details you previously overlooked. The refinements you make as you navigate delays can be especially valuable later.

Taurus

With the Sun’s move into your joy sector today, dear Taurus, social pleasures are far more appealing than practical activities in the month ahead. But with Mercury turning retrograde in the same sector today, watch for over-thinking creative and romantic matters. You may need to review and backtrack in these areas, but it’s not as urgent as you might imagine. Mercury’s retrograde lasts until September 15th, and it’s a time for slowing down, taking stock, and reviewing in-progress projects. Particularly during the transition, communication breakdowns are possible. Check and recheck your figures today and tomorrow, especially. The creative process might feel as if it’s moving backward when, in fact, it’s more of a realignment process. It’s a time when you’re thinking and expressing yourself in different ways. There may be the need to revisit old issues, or people from the past return or become a mental/emotional focus. It’s a good time to review old creative projects or ideas you didn’t have time to pursue or complete.

Gemini

Mercury turns retrograde today, dear Gemini, on the same day that the Sun moves into your solar fourth house. The spotlight is on your personal life, inner world, and domestic activities in the weeks ahead. While there can be some mechanical issues or delays, it’s a great time to see your life from an entirely different perspective, particularly your emotional experience and matters related to family and home. It’s a valuable time for processing and digesting recent events. You may be waiting for an answer related to home or personal matters, but this affords you time to reconsider options. Attending to problem areas can improve your life in beautiful ways, but it can temporarily delay you. While new initiatives are not wise for now, reworking and reorganizing your home can be especially fruitful until September 15th. Today is better for taking stock rather than pushing something forward. Make it a mission to strengthen your feelings of support and security on both inner and outer levels.

Cancer

Mercury turns retrograde today, dear Cancer, and will continue this retrograde cycle in your communication sector until September 15th. You could see some delays related to learning, transportation, and basic communications. Reworking or editing can be prominent during this cycle. It’s best to be flexible and vigilant with marking important appointments and errands on your calendar. There may be the need to revisit unresolved issues with siblings or neighbors; subjects may need further revision and study, and mechanical problems with communication and transportation devices prompt some rethinking of how you connect and get around. Through these experiences, you might discover new ways to express yourself that wouldn’t have come to mind otherwise! Aim to get all the facts before you jump into something. Because Mercury’s change of direction occurs today, watch for offhand communicating that could be misconstrued.

Leo

Mercury is retrograde starting today, dear Leo, and until September 15th. This retrograde occurs in your asset sector, and you may need to review your finances or budget, or you could be dealing with lost or misplaced possessions. You can have a change of mind or interest, possibly even a bit of regret when it comes to those things said or begun right now and recently. Take the time to rethink your sources of income and how you spend your cash during this period, but put off finalizing anything significant for the time being. In fact, some money-making ideas or ventures may be on hold. Aim to approach old problems from a new direction or perspective. Today, try not to be too offhand with communications, expecting others to get your meaning, because Mercury turning retrograde can create a heavier atmosphere where communications are taken a little more seriously and not necessarily correctly just for now.

Virgo

Mercury turns retrograde in your sign today and will remain retrograde until September 15th, dear Virgo, just when the Sun enters Virgo. While starting fresh on a personality level, you’re also looking back and learning from the past. There can be delays with information, and some personal plans may stall or appear to move backward when, in fact, they can benefit from a review. Tremendous insights and the beginnings of critical new ideas can emerge in the weeks ahead. You’re in great shape for reorganizing and reflecting. Looking at the world through different filters leads to interesting new ideas and perspectives. While you may be putting your foot in your mouth occasionally, you’re also working on clarifying your thoughts and ideas and getting plenty of space to do so. However, the shift today can be disorienting. Aim to take extra time coming to decisions and making commitments for now.

Libra

With the Moon in the sign just ahead of yours all day, you might downplay your emotions just enough to handle practical and logical tasks, dear Libra. Today can be about appreciating the simple things that pad and enhance your life. However, energies today are a little tricky, mainly due to possible communication breakdowns and misunderstandings or problems with transportation. Mercury stations and turns retrograde, and until September 15th, there can be some delays or waiting for information that plays with decision-making. You can put your foot in your mouth or reveal something you’d prefer to remain hidden. Both inner and outer “signals” aren’t easy to read until you recognize that you are looking at things in entirely new ways! Keep an eye out for deceptiveness and falseness in others. Aim to be especially clear when communicating about your inner world, or take this time to re-examine issues rather than sharing them prematurely. It’s a good cycle for redoing and refining work already underway, for journaling, and for backtracking over the past to find answers that you previously overlooked.

Scorpio

Mercury turns retrograde today in your social sector today, dear Scorpio, just when the Sun moves into this area of your chart. While your happiness goals are in the spotlight, some of your recent ideas, plans, or decisions can meet with delays while Mercury is retrograde from today until September 15th. Friendships can be a little trickier to handle now, or there can be past acquaintances reappearing, or you might consider contacting an old friend. False leads or poorly researched advice could be circulating. There can be some fuzzy thinking or misunderstandings today and tomorrow as the shift occurs. For example, crossed wires and annoying detours are possible, making it best to avoid big decisions or changes. However, overlooked details may come to light in the weeks ahead, giving you a chance to change your mind or make important refinements and edits. Keep things light and aim to enjoy yourself rather than focus on the little things that may be going wrong.

Sagittarius

Until early tomorrow, the Moon continues in your privacy sector, dear Sagittarius, drawing your attention to behind-the-scenes, background, and private matters. It makes sense to take some pressure off to refresh, rest, reflect, and perhaps most importantly, regroup. Mercury turns retrograde, and it’s best to be flexible with your schedule since mix-ups are possible as the station occurs today. While it’s a strong time for refining long-term goals and career projects, there can be some confusion surrounding business plans or communications in the weeks ahead. With Mercury retrograde until September 15th, it’s a good time for review but not the best period for clear-cut answers. Information clogs are likely. While you wait for the information you need, you might reconsider things, but if you can, wait it out before drawing conclusions. It may be a good idea to stick to projects already on the table or in the works rather than take on brand-new endeavors. Still, take heart that it’s a powerful period for looking to the past for answers on how to manage current responsibilities, as well as for editing your work and observing trends.

Capricorn

The Sun enters your spirit sector today, dear Capricorn, and you’re looking ahead with more optimism. Still, Mercury stations retrograde today in the same sector, and there can be some tendency to mental clamor and nervousness as you consider your longer-range plans. While they’re important to you, especially in the coming weeks, try to quieten the noise of overthinking and allow yourself also to feel what you want to do. It would be best to be careful with how you express yourself through both the written and spoken word for now. Be clear in your communications, as misunderstandings are possible as Mercury changes direction. Save very important discussions for when people are less touchy and when you’re clearer. However, while Mercury is retrograde until September 15th, you’re in good shape to work on or edit projects already underway or return to studies that were on hold. It can be a time to catch your breath and learn more about what you want and need. If your mind has been moving more quickly than the rest of you recently, this is a time for catching up! But do take care when presenting ideas, writing letters and emails, and any detailed work. You may only see part of the picture but could look at things from a helpful new perspective.

Aquarius

With the Sun’s move into your solar eighth house today, dear Aquarius, the weeks ahead highlight researching, refining plans, learning about a relationship, discovering what makes you tick, and personal introspection. Mercury turns retrograde in this same sector, and while there can be some slowdowns, you’ll find the three weeks ahead useful for reviewing and revising certain matters. It’s best to budget more than spend, lend, or borrow until September 15th. While the tendency is to miss vital instructions or details today, as you grow more accustomed to this energy, you’ll find ways to make it work for you. It’s possible that clogged information gives you a chance to rethink things. You might frequently turn to the past to understand the present. Finances deserve special attention, notably shared money and property or loans and support payments. These areas may have delays or uncertainty, but you’ll get to sort out long-standing issues or discover hidden or overlooked resources. Consider that misunderstandings or inconclusive situations are likely, but the detours you take as a result of these things can be valuable.

Pisces

The Sun moves into your opposing sign today, dear Pisces, putting the spotlight on your social life, relationships, and harmonizing in the weeks ahead. Unusually, Mercury turns retrograde in this same sector today, and until September 15th, there can be some slowdowns, likely related to a significant person in your life. While your plans and relationship goals are big, it’s best not to rush things. Over the next three weeks, there can be some confusion surrounding partnership matters, either personal or business, or both. It’s not the time to look for clear answers or commitments. Past people and issues in your life can re-emerge. Consider that delays can help you understand your situation, ultimately! Mustering up patience may be best. You might feel stuck at times, but reflection ultimately serves you well. It makes sense to watch what you say and how you say it today during this shift, but in the retrograde cycle ahead of you, you may see a new side of a person or situation.

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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: Solar October 25, 2022 at 6:48 AM, 2 Scorpio 00 Partial; Lunar November 8, 2022 at 6:01 AM, 16 Taurus 00, Total; Solar April 20, 2023, at 12:12 AM, 29 Aries 50, Hybrid; Lunar May 5, 2023, at 1:33 PM, 15 Scorpio 58 Appulse; Solar, October 14, 2023, at 1:54 PM, 21 Libra 07, Annular — Recent and Upcoming Eclipses

Today's Transits

Today’s Transits (Eastern Daylight Time)

Date & Time: Aug 23 2023 0:00 am

Event: Moon in Scorpio

Description: The Moon in Scorpio

Contemplate the deeper things in life. Avoid unnecessary conflict, but if it’s going to improve your life, go ahead and make waves. Tune in to your intuition. This is a good time for investigations, looking into a matter further, doing research, connecting to others with a shared passion, solving a mystery, and devising a strategy. When the Moon in Scorpio is strained, we may take our passions too far.

Date & Time: Aug 23 2023 0:09 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqr Ven

Description: Transiting Moon Square Transiting Venus

Romantic matters can be unsettled, or we can be a little insecure in our relationships. It can be difficult to show restraint. An indulgent, moody time. Hypersensitivity.

Date & Time: Aug 23 2023 0:47 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Opp Jup

Description: Transiting Moon Opposition Transiting Jupiter

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

Date & Time: Aug 23 2023 1:52 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cpl Ura

Description: Transiting Moon ContraParallel Transiting Uranus

Date & Time: Aug 23 2023 5:20 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cpl Ves

Description: Transiting Moon ContraParallel Transiting Vesta

Date & Time: Aug 23 2023 8:45 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Qnx Chi

Description: Transiting Moon Quincunx Transiting Chiron

Hurt feelings may be opportunities for healing. Now is the time for building bridges, not burning them.

Date & Time: Aug 23 2023 10:10 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sxt Pal

Description: Transiting Moon Sextile 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 23 2023 1:03 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sxt Mer

Description: Transiting Moon Sextile 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.

Date & Time: Aug 23 2023 3:18 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Opp Ura

Description: Transiting Moon Opposition Transiting Uranus

Life may be a little tense right now. Avoid willful behavior if the situation doesn’t call for it. Remain open to new possibilities and all will be revealed. There could be a surprising revelation or turning point. Unpredictable responses from others (and ourselves). Emotional eruptions are possible. Not a good time to make permanent decisions, particularly about relationships.

Date & Time: Aug 23 2023 4:27 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Qnx Ves

Description: Transiting Moon Quincunx Transiting Vesta

Date & Time: Aug 23 2023 9:34 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Qnx Nod

Description: Transiting Moon Quincunx Transiting North Node

There may be the need to pause to adjust things before moving plans forward. We could feel at odds with others on an emotional level. Public relations are not as favorable now.

Date & Time: Aug 23 2023 10:32 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Tri Nep

Description: Transiting Moon Trine Transiting Neptune

This is a feel-good time if we allow ourselves to relax and tune into the subtle aspects of life – art, nature, beauty, dreams, and spiritual realms. We absorb things easily, our senses are in good form, and we more naturally accept things and people as they are. There is no need to look for definite answers right now.

Date & Time: Aug 23 2023 5:01 am

Event: Tr-Tr Sun Cnj Vir

Description: Transiting Sun Entering Virgo

Time for logic and focus on details. Be discriminating but not critical.

Date & Time: Aug 23 2023 3:59 pm

Event: Tr Mer R

Description: Transiting Mercury Stationary

Date & Time: Aug 23 2023 1:01 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Sat Qnx Jun

Description: Transiting Saturn Quincunx Transiting Juno

Signs, Elements, Modes, & Lunar Phase

Strong Signs, Elements, Modes

Today’s Emphasized Signs of the Zodiac

VIRGO STRONG

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

SCORPIO STRONG

Intense, magnetic, penetrating perception, the power to confront. Can be destructive, vengeful, jealous, dramatic.

Today’s Elemental Balance

FIRE WEAK

We are not very goal-oriented right now, or motivation to pursue our goals may be waning/lacking. Changes feel overwhelming. Enthusiasm may be low, we argue less, and we think more than we take action.

EARTH STRONG

Earth signs are Taurus, Virgo, and Capricorn. We are especially in touch with the physical world. We consider what we’ve learned and experienced in the past in order to make the most of the present. We can be cautious, practical, and possibly unimaginative. We are deliberate and can pace ourselves well. We need hands-on experience and are not impressed with theory as much as we are with results. Routines are tolerable and comforting.

AIR WEAK

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

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.

MUTABLE STRONG

The Mutable signs are Sagittarius, Pisces, Gemini, and Virgo. We are flexible, adaptable, willing, open to change, and possibly flighty or nervous.

Today’s Lunar Phase

LUNAR PHASE: CRESCENT

Moon 45 to 90 degrees ahead of the Sun.

This is an eager, impulsive, and progressive time. We are motivated and ready to take on challenges.

Planetary Positions and their Applying & Separating Aspects

The following aspects (major only) and positions are at noon (EDT) on August 23rd:

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 SCORPIO

Whether it’s passion, elation, sorrow, or desire, emotions are felt on a deeply personal level. The Moon in Scorpio urges us to uncover our own power, and it’s an excellent time to rid ourselves of old fears and limiting habits. It can be an intimate and passionate time. Avoid manipulative tactics, brooding, and suspiciousness.

22ND DEGREE OF SCORPIO

Part of Body: Ethmoid bone

Sabian Symbol: Hunters starting out for ducks.

ASPECTS OF THE MOON

SEXTILE MERCURY Orb 0°33′ Applying

OPPOSITION JUPITER Orb 5°56′ Separating

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

OPPOSITION URANUS Orb 1°46′ Applying

We can be moody, swinging between wanting to belong and wanting to be different or independent. We can feel a little off-balance if schedules and people around us are unpredictable or changing; or, we are restless with the usual routine and want to create some kind of stir.

TRINE NEPTUNE Orb 5°41′ Applying

We are turning into the subtle aspects of life – art, nature, beauty, dreams, and spiritual realms. We more naturally accept situations and people as they are. Sensitivity, compassion.

QUINCUNX CHIRON Orb 1°43′ Separating

We could be misjudging our sensitivity levels and making poor choices as a result. Decisions made now may not reflect our hearts, and can be regrettable later on.

THE SUN

THE SUN IN VIRGO

This is a good time for taking care of business, getting organized, discriminating, analyzing, taking care of health, and paying better attention to daily routines.

1ST DEGREE OF VIRGO

Part of Body: Duodenum

Sabian Symbol: In a portrait the best of a man’s traits are idealized.

ASPECTS OF THE SUN

OPPOSITION SATURN Orb 3°49′ Applying

We may feel that forces are against us. Others may seem restrictive. We can feel temporarily blocked or thwarted, and possibly less than confident. We might want to delay important decision making until a more enlightened, positive time. A reality check now can be very helpful even if it feels overwhelming at first.

QUINCUNX PLUTO Orb 1°52′ Separating

We could have a hard time deciding how to proceed about a matter. There may be a moral dilemma now, or a tough decision between taking the high road or the low road. We may be resisting change that is necessary in order to move forward or let go of something. We may be in denial about our own personal power or ambition.

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.

22ND DEGREE OF VIRGO

Part of Body: Gall-bladder

Sabian Symbol: A royal coat of arms.

ASPECTS OF MERCURY

CONJUNCTION MARS Orb 5°39′ 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 JUPITER Orb 6°30′ Applying

Good judgment. Taking in the full picture. Speculative thought. Positive thinking. Interest in learning. Teaching.

TRINE URANUS Orb 1°12′ Applying

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 5°07′ 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.

TRINE PLUTO Orb 6°33′ Applying

This is a good time for serious and determined study and investigation. We are drawn to looking for truths and to unexplored topics and ideas.

VENUS

VENUS IN LEO

We take more pride in our tastes, relationships, and personal possessions. We are more affectionate, expressive, and generous, and we tend to crave admiration and appreciation.

15TH DEGREE OF LEO

Part of Body: Right atrium

Sabian Symbol: A street pageant.

ASPECTS OF VENUS

SQUARE JUPITER Orb 0°34′ Separating

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.

TRINE CHIRON Orb 4°46′ Separating

Opportunities for relationships or socializing can arise now. Interactions are open, warm, and supportive of growth.

MARS

MARS IN VIRGO

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

28TH DEGREE OF VIRGO

Part of Body: Hepatic plexus

Sabian Symbol: A bald-headed man dominates gathering of national figures.

ASPECTS OF MARS

TRINE URANUS Orb 4°27′ Separating

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.

OPPOSITION NEPTUNE Orb 0°32′ Separating

This is a time for resting, escaping, or taking a break as we reconsider our needs. We might temporarily lose focus or direction.

TRINE PLUTO Orb 0°53′ Applying

Ambitions and determination increase to pursue our goals. It’s easier to see what we want and to devise a plan to pursue it. We may be focusing on redoing or reworking something from the ground up.

JUPITER

JUPITER IN TAURUS

You are on a persistent search for the truth. You have the ability to be a loyal and wise teacher. You have a strong desire for abundance.

16TH DEGREE OF TAURUS

Part of Body: Carotid arteries

Sabian Symbol: An old man attempting vainly to reveal the mysteries.

ASPECTS OF JUPITER

CONJUNCTION URANUS Orb 7°42′ Applying

You are enthusiastic about new ideas and are always keen to learn. You do not take well to restriction. The occult may appeal to you or you may prefer computing.

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).

5TH DEGREE OF PISCES

Part of Body: Right cuboid bone

Sabian Symbol: A church bazaar.

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).

24TH DEGREE OF TAURUS

Part of Body: Upper jaw

Sabian Symbol: A warrior rides proudly.

ASPECTS OF URANUS

TRINE PLUTO Orb 5°20′ 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)

27TH DEGREE OF PISCES

Part of Body: Phalanges of the right foot

Sabian Symbol: A harvest moon.

ASPECTS OF NEPTUNE

SEXTILE PLUTO Orb 1°25′ 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).

29TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN

Part of Body: Left genicular arteries

Sabian Symbol: A woman reading tea leaves.

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.

20TH DEGREE OF ARIES

Part of Body: Hyoid bone

Sabian Symbol: A child feeding birds in winter.

VESTA IN GEMINI

Networking and coordinating are two key factors in your work. You enjoy communicating and exchanging information, particularly at work. You have a tendency to avoid emotions, in favor of intellectual conversations. You may be a committed writer.

24TH DEGREE OF GEMINI

Part of Body: Olecranon

Sabian Symbol: Children skating on ice.

PALLAS IN VIRGO

You have an analytical mind which you can apply to detailed and exhaustive projects. Your powers of discrimination are strong. You also have executive abilities. You may become involved in the field of health.

21ST DEGREE OF VIRGO

Part of Body: Cystic duct

Sabian Symbol: A girl’s basketball team.

JUNO IN LEO

Our egos are heavily invested in our relationships during this cycle. We want to take pride in them, and we want to enjoy them fully.

5TH DEGREE OF LEO

Part of Body: Right carotid artery

Sabian Symbol: Rock formations at the edge of a precipice.

CERES IN LIBRA

You feel cared for when your loved ones create an atmosphere of peace and beauty. You like to co-operate with those close to you.

21ST DEGREE OF LIBRA

Part of Body: Renal hilum

Sabian Symbol: A crowd upon a beach.

THE BLACK MOON IN LEO

26TH DEGREE OF LEO

Part of Body: Myocardium

Sabian Symbol: As light breaks through the clouds, a perfect rainbow forms.

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.

27TH DEGREE OF ARIES

Part of Body: Fornix/frontal bone

Sabian Symbol: Through imagination, a lost opportunity is regained.

THE SOUTH NODE

THE SOUTH NODE IN LIBRA

27TH DEGREE OF LIBRA

Part of Body: Vascular system of skin

Sabian Symbol: An airplane hovering overhead.

Fixed Stars

Conjunctions to Select Fixed Stars on August 23, 2023.

Aspects to Sun 00°Vi16 +11°22′

conjunct 00°Vi09 REGULUS*** Majestic, success, (reVenusge)

Aspects to Mercury 21°Vi51 -00°27′

conjunct 21°Vi56 DENEBOLA To go against society

Aspects to Venus 14°Le46 +08°41′

conjunct 15°Le31 DUBHE Loving but forceful

Aspects to Jupiter 15°Ta20 +15°12′

conjunct 14°Ta39 MENKAR — A victim of the Unconscious

Aspects to Saturn 04°Pi06 -11°39′

conjunct 04°Pi11 FOMALHAUT *** Success through noble ideals

Sun	02° Gemini 20' 36"
Moon	07° Aries 45' 07"
Mercury	24° Taurus 01' 23"
Venus	16° Aries 47' 33"
Mars	16° Leo 27' 24"
Jupiter	26° Gemini 03' 12"
Saturn	29° Pisces 51' 09"
Uranus	27° Taurus 36' 09"
Neptune	01° Aries 41' 21"
Pluto	03° Aquarius 44' 24" R
Chiron	25° Aries 16' 41"
TrueNode	25° Pisces 02' 51" R

Astrology of Today – Wednesday, August 23, 2023

Daily Horoscopes/Astro Highlights for each Sign:

Aries

Taurus

Gemini

Cancer

Leo

Virgo

Libra

Scorpio

Sagittarius

Capricorn

Aquarius

Pisces

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 23rd:

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 23, 2023.

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Daily Horoscopes/Astro Highlights for each Sign:

Aries

Taurus

Gemini

Cancer

Leo

Virgo

Libra

Scorpio

Sagittarius

Capricorn

Aquarius

Pisces

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 23rd:

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 23, 2023.**

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Conjunctions to Select Fixed Stars on August 23, 2023.