- The Moon is in Capricorn.
- The Moon is waxing and in its Waxing Gibbous phase.
- The First Quarter Moon occurred on July 30th, and a Full Moon (Lunar Eclipse) will occur in Aquarius on August 7.
- Mercury is in its pre-retrograde shadow (Mercury will retrograde from August 12-September 5).
Horoscopes
Aries
You’ve been feeling quite energetic and ready to take action these days, dear Aries. However, today’s planetary influences tend to slow you down and can have you second-guessing things. While you may feel a little confused for now, this is a time for seeing different angles of a situation and adjusting your plans if needed. Avoid too-high expectations today. Pie in the sky thinking has its place and even its merits, but if you are banking on something happening and it doesn’t, you’ll end up disappointed. There may be some doubts that need clearing up, but it’s a process that can’t and shouldn’t be pushed. As an Aries, authenticity is always important to you in the long run, so take your time making decisions.
Taurus
Uncertainties or ambiguities in your social life or about trying on a new venture can leave you feeling a little unsettled today, dear Taurus. Even so, new ideas and promises today may not have much permanence. Of course, there is no real harm in dreaming up some ideas anyhow, unless you miss out on real opportunities in the process. Your focus can be diffused today, making it a less than ideal time to make serious decisions or to do important fact-based work. You might have a hard time doing what you want to do, possibly because your support of others seems to take priority now, but draw on your patience and either commit to a roundabout way of getting where you want to go or wait for a better time to pursue your goals more directly.
Gemini
Today’s energies are a little too murky for significant decisions or big moves, dear Gemini, but it’s a good day for slowing down and letting your heart catch up with your mind. Emotions can be up and down today – one minute confident, the next minute unsure. Slow your approach just enough that you see where you might be making errors or overlooking your true feelings on a matter. Listen well to what your intuition is saying to you, but wait for clarity. Your defenses may not be up to par, leaving you somewhat vulnerable to others’ judgments or comments. Wait also for making strong statements or big promises. Be gentle with yourself by avoiding setting expectations that are too high and that effectively set you up for disappointments!
Cancer
While you could be making connections that may have been overlooked in the past today, dear Cancer, you might want to wait until tomorrow to put an idea into action or to finalize a deal. Sit a little longer with your new ideas or conclusions. Deceptions, and more likely, misunderstandings may be part of your day, and rather annoying or distracting, as well! Try not to get yourself into a situation where you may be taken advantage of, misunderstood, or roped into something you don’t want to do. Significant purchases should probably wait for a day when judgment is sharper, as we’re particularly influenced by wishful thinking now. However, it’s an excellent time for slowing down and considering your need for emotional or spiritual sustenance.
Leo
Today is a better day for making adjustments and imagining possibilities than locking things down or new launches, dear Leo. You need to get over a few hurdles and to make some refinements before moving forward. You could be feeling a little vulnerable or low, and temporarily demotivated. You may need to sleep on your ideas before confidence returns, but this affords you the opportunity to consider all angles of a situation. It’s possible that in your haste to move your plans forward that you’re missing some important emotional considerations, and now’s the time to get in touch. If you are feeling off or confused, look for objective feedback, or simply rest and build up your fortitude.
Virgo
There can be some minor confusion or doubt hanging in the air today, dear Virgo. You are more impressionable, vulnerable, sensitive, and inclined to daydream with the Sun in your privacy sector in an awkward angle to bodies in your partnership sector. You’re also inclined to feel a little out of step with others, not sure if you want time to yourself or companionship. You’re also more likely to give in to others or withdraw and escape something you’d rather not do. Watch for confusion or vagueness in close relationships. Put aside matters that require fact-based thinking. Focus instead on big ideas and go all out with your imagination, and then fill in the details when you are in a better frame of mind to do so.
Libra
You can feel a bit out of step with those around you today, dear Libra. Drawing boundaries can be difficult right now, but it’s something to consider going forward if you’re beginning to resent people for what you’re doing for them–or for what they expect of you. The temptation to get out of a responsibility may be too costly in the long run, but you should probably slow down and gain perspective. Save important decision making for another day. If you just go with the flow instead of worrying too much about the details, you’re in great shape. Take a break from the usual routine if possible now, and focus on out of the ordinary problems to solve.
Scorpio
The day is better for imagination than it is for definitive answers, dear Scorpio. It’s certainly not the time to pin anyone down, as few people around you truly know what they want today. Exchanging information and enjoying the flow rather than focusing on the actual outcome is your best bet. Be extra vigilant in communications, particularly in professional or public settings, as misunderstandings are likely. Because you are more idealistic and inclined to wishful thinking right now, it’s a little easier for you to be deceived – by others, and by yourself! As much as you’d like to move your plans or goals forward, some uncertainty now can slow things down. Strive for objectivity, even if you need to find it through someone else, before making any substantial commitments, or delay them for a better time.
Sagittarius
New beginnings and ideas today are unlikely to take on substance down the road today, dear Sagittarius, but it’s a fine time to do some freeform thinking and observing. Wait to draw conclusions or to launch significant new ventures. If you feel tired or have a hard time getting going today, you may very well need a bit of a break from routine or some rest. Direction will come at a later date. Attempting to push to find a resolution to a problem is unlikely to work well, but pulling back from it might! For now, there’s a gap between your wishes and ideals and reality, but don’t waste time on discouragement – just give yourself a time out. Later in August, you’ll have a stronger sense of what will work.
Capricorn
These days, you can benefit from looking back at old relationship matters and emotional issues and how they may be affecting you in the present, dear Capricorn. Doing some deep thinking can be productive. However, it can be tricky to honestly broach taboo or complicated topics today without ending up feeling awkward or out of the loop just for the time being. If you don’t feel especially motivated today, energy levels can drop. Be selective with where or in what you put your energy. Even if you think you should confront someone about a matter that’s been bothering you, something prevents you from doing so now, and it may, in fact, be better to wait, simply because you don’t have all the facts before you now. As well, you’re sensitive at the moment and may not be ready to learn certain things about a situation.
Aquarius
There can be a part of you that wonders how someone feels about you today, dear Aquarius. Something that’s said or not said can get your mind going. There’s likely to be quite a discrepancy between what we feel and what is said, but if you are content to simply enjoy the flow of information rather than insist on pursuing the whole story, you’ll have a fine day. Many ideas, commitments, promises, and plans emerging today can go by the wayside, and that’s fine. The important thing is that you’re stretching your mind and entertaining new ideas. Be mindful when it comes to your communications since the chances of others misunderstanding runs high, and also consider whether the easy road is truly the best choice right now, even if it seems the most attractive at the moment.
Pisces
As much as you want to pursue your work or health goals now, dear Pisces, you may feel a little lost, demotivated, or uncertain just for the time being, and this is simply a sign that you haven’t considered all of the angles yet. Or, you may not have paid enough attention to your emotional or spiritual goals, and now you need some time to catch up or catch your breath. You could be feeling a little out of sync with people around you today if you’re experiencing inner uncertainty. Making adjustments for others may be necessary, as stepping to the side could be better than confronting or challenging with the energies active today. Be content to be out of step or anonymous, just for now, as this can help you in the long run, affording you the opportunity to observe and redirect plans if necessary.
* 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.
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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:
Date & Time: Aug 5 2017 0:00 am
Event: Moon in Capricorn
Description: The Moon in Capricorn
Consolidate. Pay attention to the foundations of life. Repair and restructure. Attend to financial or business matters. Make solid plans and get organized.
Date & Time: Aug 5 2017 7:37 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cnj Plu
Description: Transiting Moon Conjunction Transiting Pluto
Deeper feelings emerge. Emotional extremes can be experienced now. This can be a time that we crave or recognize the need for an overhaul – a deep, lasting change.
Date & Time: Aug 5 2017 7:51 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqr Jup
Description: Transiting Moon Square Transiting Jupiter
We may not be very realistic right now – there can be some exaggeration. Minor annoyances are possible now. Contrariness or disagreements. This is not an ideal time for publicity, promotion, or legal matters. We can experience injustices. We are less inclined to consider the consequences of over-eating, over-drinking, or overdoing in general. This is a time to show some restraint. Grandiosity is not appreciated right now, and excess doesn’t go over well either. With a little self-control we can learn about what truly makes us happy.
Date & Time: Aug 5 2017 8:09 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqq Ves
Description: Transiting Moon SesquiSquare Transiting Vesta
We can be a little stiff with our emotions, and we can be distracted from our work or focus. There can be difficulty expressing tenderness, concern, or care.
Date & Time: Aug 5 2017 8:52 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 5 2017 9:18 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cpl Mar
Description: Transiting Moon ContraParallel Transiting Mars
Date & Time: Aug 5 2017 9:42 pm
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 5 2017 10:02 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 5 2017 5:31 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Sun Qnx Nep
Description: Transiting Sun Quincunx Transiting Neptune
Dreaming, creating, and imagining have better results than hard decision making right now. There can be a temporary loss/lack of clarity. We can be questioning whether what we are doing or pursuing feeds our spiritual needs. Make adjustments if there is a discrepancy.
Date & Time: Aug 5 2017 3:02 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mer Cpl Jup
Description: Transiting Mercury ContraParallel Transiting Jupiter
Strong Signs, Elements, Modes
BALANCE OF SIGNS
LEO STRONG
Self-confident, generous, warm-hearted, powerful leader, dramatic. Can be overly proud, vain, extravagant, arrogant.
CAPRICORN STRONG
Disciplined, responsible, reliable, industrious, conscientious, practical, achieving. Can be pessimistic, overly conventional, rigid, materialistic, callous.
BALANCE OF ELEMENTS
FIRE STRONG
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.
BALANCE OF MODES
The modes are balanced.
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 5th:
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
THE MOON IN CAPRICORN
You feel secure when life is structured, or you are working hard. You may be emotionally distant or cold. You mother’s love may be limited in some way. Your mother may have been strict or cold.
20TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN
Part of Body: Tendons of right knee
Sabian Symbol: A hidden choir singing.
ASPECTS OF THE MOON
SQUARE JUPITER Orb 2°04′ Separating
We may not be very realistic right now, which can lead to moodiness, as we are more invested in our dreams and expectations.
CONJUNCTION PLUTO Orb 2°12′ Separating
Deeper feelings emerge. Emotional extremes can be experienced now. This can be a time that we crave or recognize the need for an overhaul – a deep, lasting change.
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.
14TH DEGREE OF LEO
Part of Body: Left ventricle of heart
Sabian Symbol: Cherub-like, a human soul whispers, seeking to manifest.
ASPECTS OF THE SUN
CONJUNCTION MARS Orb 3°01′ Separating
We are more direct, spontaneous, and impulsive now, but can also be too self-focused and impatient.
QUINCUNX NEPTUNE Orb 0°13′ Applying
Dreaming, creating, and imagining have better results than hard decision making right now. There can be a temporary loss/lack of clarity. We can be questoning whether what we are doing or pursuing feeds our spiritual needs. Make adjustments if there is a discrepancy.
MERCURY
MERCURY IN VIRGO
You have a discriminating mind, and can be critical and analytical. You can also become obsessed with detailed knowledge. This may be to your detriment in daily life, although it is very beneficial for doing any kind of research. You like to be precise in your communications with others.
10TH DEGREE OF VIRGO
Part of Body: Left hepatic lobe, bile
Sabian Symbol: Two heads looking out and beyond the shadows.
ASPECTS OF MERCURY
OPPOSITION NEPTUNE Orb 4°14′ 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 CANCER
You place emphasis on family relations. You will form strong emotional bonds within your own tribe. You may have an emotional need for financial security.
6TH DEGREE OF CANCER
Part of Body: Diaphragm
Sabian Symbol: Game birds feathering their nests.
MARS
MARS IN LEO
You have a strong need to express your personal creativity. You may display dramatic and confident behaviour, and like to make an impact on your surroundings. You may also be arrogant.
11TH DEGREE OF LEO
Part of Body: Subclavian veins
Sabian Symbol: Children on a swing in a huge oak tree.
JUPITER
JUPITER IN LIBRA
You have a strong concern for justice. You are a diplomatic teacher, and express your spiritual values in your relationships.
18TH DEGREE OF LIBRA
Part of Body: Fatty capsule of kidneys
Sabian Symbol: Two men placed under arrest.
ASPECTS OF JUPITER
SQUARE PLUTO Orb 0°08′ Separating
You will need to learn to have confidence in yourself even when life deals you a few blows. You range from over confident to completely lacking in confidence. The truth lies somewhere in between.
SATURN
SATURN IN SAGITTARIUS
Saturn in Sagittarius asks us to take on the responsibility of living according to our personal truths and principles — and to be loyal to these. This is a time for turning a critical eye to those beliefs and principles that don’t accurately reflect our authentic selves. (December 23, 2014, to June 14, 2015, then September 17, 2015, to December 20, 2017)
22ND DEGREE OF SAGITTARIUS
Part of Body: Right trochanter
Sabian Symbol: A laundry.
URANUS IN ARIES
The urge to start fresh, to break free from restrictive attitudes or circumstances, to totally redesign an area of our lives (or even our personalities), and to gain freedom through independence is strong during this cycle. (May 27, 2010, to August 13, 2010, then March 11th, 2011 to May 15, 2018, then November 6, 2018, to March 6, 2019).
29TH DEGREE OF ARIES
Part of Body: Auditory canal
Sabian Symbol: A celestial choir singing.
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)
14TH DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Right cutaneous veins
Sabian Symbol: A lady in fox fur.
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).
18TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN
Part of Body: Ligaments of right knee
Sabian Symbol: The union jack flies from a new british destroyer.
Chiron, Major Asteroids, and Moon’s Nodes: in Sign and in Aspect
CHIRON
CHIRON IN PISCES
Strong awareness of our own vulnerabilities and humanity stimulates compassion for others. (April 20 to July 20, 2010, then February 8, 2011, to April 17, 2018, then September 25, 2018, to February 18, 2019).
29TH DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Toenails of right foot
Sabian Symbol: A prism.
VESTA IN VIRGO
You have a perfectionist streak. You work hard and expect the same from other people. You need to avoid being overly critical. Positively, you have the ability to set up efficient and productive routines at work.
9TH DEGREE OF VIRGO
Part of Body: Right hepatic lobe
Sabian Symbol: A man making a futurist drawing.
PALLAS
PALLAS IN TAURUS
You have the ability to see the beauty in nature and the arts. You have much common sense and wisdom. You may become involved in either healing with your hands, or healing the earth through environmental movements.
11TH DEGREE OF TAURUS
Part of Body: Cervical and brachial plexi
Sabian Symbol: A woman sprinkling flowers.
JUNO
JUNO IN CAPRICORN
You want a partner who you can respect, and who respects you. You seek long-term commitment and may marry later in life.
5TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN
Part of Body: Cutaneous nerves of knee
Sabian Symbol: People rowing a canoe and dancing a war dance.
CERES
CERES IN CANCER
Your ability to nurture others is closely linked with your own relationship with your mother. If you had a close and loving relationship with your mother then you will enjoy the same with others in your adult life. If not, you may form dependent relationships.
11TH DEGREE OF CANCER
Part of Body: Gastric veins
Sabian Symbol: A clown making grimaces.
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.
25TH DEGREE OF LEO
Part of Body: Pericardium
Sabian Symbol: A large camel crossing the desert.
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.
25TH DEGREE OF AQUARIUS
Part of Body: Left tibialis anterior muscle
Sabian Symbol: A butterfly with the right wing more perfectly formed.
*** CONJUNCTIONS TO SELECT FIXED STARS ***
Transits 5 Aug 2017 – Event Chart
Aspects to Plu 17°Cp30 -21°34′
Cnj 16°Cp53 RUKBAT Steadiness and strength.
Aspects to Ves 08°Vi40 +12°41′
Cnj 07°Vi41 THUBAN To protect or make a treasure.
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