Astrology of Today – Wednesday, August 4, 2021

Today’s Transits (Eastern Daylight Time)

Date & Time: Aug 4 2021  5:16 pm

Event: Moon enters Cancer

Description: The Moon in Cancer

This is a good time for making or nurturing emotional connections, sharing feelings, and connecting with our imagination, warmth, compassion, and sensitivity. We might concentrate on home, family, and domestic matters now. Nurture others and also the self.

Date & Time: Aug 4 2021  3:37 pm

Event: Moon goes void of course

Date & Time: Aug 4 2021  2:54 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqr Nep

Description: Transiting Moon Square Transiting Neptune

There can be confusion, misunderstanding, or some level of chaos and uncertainty. Avoid money transactions or new business initiatives – it can be difficult to think clearly. There may be deception or self-deception to deal with. We might have an emotional urge to escape. Feeling out of sorts and don’t know why? Relax and listen to some inspirational music. Honor your need to feed your more refined or spiritual side, and the difficult feelings will soon fade away.

Date & Time: Aug 4 2021  7:21 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqq Sat

Description: Transiting Moon SesquiSquare Transiting Saturn

We could feel burdened, restricted, or limited during this brief influence. We could be feeling a little down on ourselves, excluded, or lonely. There can be some awkwardness or stiffness and difficulty showing affection and feelings. Patience is a virtue right now; otherwise, we might succumb to feelings of frustration and sadness.  All good things come to those who wait.

Date & Time: Aug 4 2021  7:36 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Qnx Plu

Description: Transiting Moon Quincunx Transiting Pluto

We may not be aware of our more demanding or controlling tendencies. We may feel vaguely frustrated, powerless, or tense. There can be undermining going on in our interactions and relationships. Wait for the tension to subside before taking action.

Date & Time: Aug 4 2021  10:11 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqr Pal

Description: Transiting Moon Square Transiting Pallas

Our judgment may be temporarily impaired by excessive emotions, or emotional bias. We may be experiencing a conundrum. Someone’s belief or idea can make us feel insecure or out of sorts, or otherwise rub us the wrong way. There can be sensitivity to others’ opinions experienced now.

Date & Time: Aug 4 2021  12:18 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Mon SSq Sun

Description: Transiting Moon SemiSquare Transiting Sun

What we feel and what we think we should do can be at odds with one another temporarily. There can be discontent or indecisiveness. We could be feeling out of sorts. Tensions will pass.

Date & Time: Aug 4 2021  3:37 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 4 2021  4:40 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Mon SSq Ura

Description: Transiting Moon SemiSquare Transiting Uranus

We can easily find ourselves all wound up and nervous. Unpredictable responses from others (and ourselves). Emotional eruptions are possible. Not a good time to make permanent decisions, particularly about relationships and family/domestic matters.

Date & Time: Aug 4 2021  5:16 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cnj Can

Description: Transiting Moon Entering Cancer

This is a good time for making or nurturing emotional connections, sharing feelings, and connecting with our imagination, warmth, compassion, and sensitivity. We might concentrate on home, family, and domestic matters now. Nurture others and also the self.

Date & Time: Aug 4 2021  8:26 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Mon SSq Mer

Description: Transiting Moon SemiSquare 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 4 2021  6:41 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Sun Tri Chi

Description: Transiting Sun Trine Transiting Chiron

We find it easier to bounce back from criticism, rejection, or feelings of insecurity; to humble ourselves. A spiritual awakening is occurring right now. Note your dreams and innermost thoughts. Enjoy a renewed sense of purpose.

Date & Time: Aug 4 2021  1:16 am

Event: Tr-Tr Ven Pll Pal

Description: Transiting Venus Parallel Transiting Pallas

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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.

VIRGO STRONG

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

Today’s Elemental Balance

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. 

Today’s Lunar Phase

LUNAR PHASE: THIRD QUARTER

Moon from 90 to 45 degrees behind the Sun. 

We have strong beliefs and are likely to put them into action. We have the wisdom to know when to act, but sometimes can be inflexible.

The following aspects (major only) and positions are at noon (EDT) on August 4th:

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 GEMINI

We are attracted to new ideas and are especially curious. We may need to discriminate so that we don’t become too scattered. Communications mean more to us than usual.

28TH DEGREE OF GEMINI

Part of Body: Metacarpal bones 

Sabian Symbol: Bankruptcy granted to him, a man leaves the court.

ASPECTS OF THE MOON

TRINE JUPITER  Orb 1°50′ 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.

SQUARE NEPTUNE  Orb 4°33′ Separating

We may feel a need to escape or to rewrite our lives in various ways – by seeing what we want to see, for example. This is a short time in which there can be lack of clarity. Emotional and physical sensitivity.

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.

13TH DEGREE OF LEO

Part of Body: Right ventricle of heart 

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

ASPECTS OF THE SUN

CONJUNCTION MERCURY  Orb 3°23′ Separating

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

OPPOSITION SATURN  Orb 2°28′ Separating

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.

SQUARE URANUS  Orb 2°12′ 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 0°16′ Applying

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.

16TH DEGREE OF LEO

Part of Body: Left atrium 

Sabian Symbol: Sunshine just after a storm.

ASPECTS OF MERCURY

OPPOSITION SATURN  Orb 5°52′ Separating

You have difficulty expressing yourself. As a child you believe your father was critical and judged you lacking in intelligence. As an adult you have trouble believing in your ability to communicate and stand up for your own beliefs.

SQUARE URANUS  Orb 1°11′ 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°07′ Separating

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

TRINE URANUS  Orb 1°37′ Separating

We are open to new or unusual experiences. Our intuition for making changes serves us well now, and there can be good business sense, particularly for tapping into current or future trends. There is a healthy level of detachment experienced now that opens us up to new ideas, methods, art forms, and ways of relating.

OPPOSITION NEPTUNE  Orb 6°28′ Applying

We are easily seduced, impressionable, and ready to believe what we want to see. Wait for a better time to make important decisions, but pay attention to feelings that emerge now. This is a time for acknowledging imperfections in relationships.

MARS

MARS IN VIRGO

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

4TH DEGREE OF VIRGO

Part of Body: Ascending colon 

Sabian Symbol: A colored child playing with white children.

ASPECTS OF MARS

OPPOSITION JUPITER  Orb 4°27′ Separating

You feel a pull between your drive to achieve and a need to enjoy yourself. You need to develop self-discipline and to curb your impatience.

JUPITER

JUPITER IN AQUARIUS

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

30TH DEGREE OF AQUARIUS

Part of Body: Connections in lower leg 

Sabian Symbol: Moon-lit fields, once babylon, are blooming white.

SATURN

SATURN IN AQUARIUS

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

11TH DEGREE OF AQUARIUS

Part of Body: Right cruciate ligaments 

Sabian Symbol: A man tete-a-tete with his inspiration.

ASPECTS OF SATURN

SQUARE URANUS  Orb 4°41′ Separating

You work to overcome a feeling of inadequacy about your abilities. You have problems with authority figures and need to learn to compromise. When you have done this you will succeed, particularly in large organisations.

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°20′ Applying

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).

26TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN

Part of Body: Connections between femur and tibia 

Sabian Symbol: A water sprite.

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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.

8TH DEGREE OF LIBRA

Part of Body: Nerve supply to kidney and renal pelvis 

Sabian Symbol: A blazing fireplace in a deserted home.

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.

27TH DEGREE OF PISCES

Part of Body: Phalanges of the right foot 

Sabian Symbol: A harvest moon.

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.

9TH DEGREE OF SAGITTARIUS

Part of Body: Right lymphatic vessels 

Sabian Symbol: A mother with her children on stairs.

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.

2ND DEGREE OF GEMINI

Part of Body: Oesophagus 

Sabian Symbol: Santa clause filling stockings furtively.

THE BLACK MOON IN GEMINI

2ND DEGREE OF GEMINI

Part of Body: Oesophagus 

Sabian Symbol: Santa clause filling stockings furtively.

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.

9TH DEGREE OF GEMINI

Part of Body: Pulmonary arteries 

Sabian Symbol: A quiver filled with arrows.

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.

9TH DEGREE OF SAGITTARIUS

Part of Body: Right lymphatic vessels 

Sabian Symbol: A mother with her children on stairs.

**Conjunctions to Select Fixed Stars on August 4, 2021.**