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Astrology of Today – Thursday, August 5, 2021

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Today’s Moon:

  • The Moon is in Cancer.
  • There is no void Moon period.
  • The Moon is waning and in its Waning Crescent phase.
  • The Last Quarter Moon occurred on July 31st, and the New Moon will happen on August 8th.

Retrogrades:

  • Jupiter Rx, Saturn Rx, Neptune Rx, Pluto Rx, and Chiron Rx.

**Times are Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).

Daily Horoscopes/Astro Highlights for each Sign:

Aries
Aries
Aries
You’re feeling some forward movement today, dear Aries, and this fuels your fire. Still, the Moon spends today and tomorrow in your home and family sector, drawing out your more careful and reflective nature. You crave some comfort and familiarity, although you’re open to doing these things in new and improved ways. It may not be a time for pushing boundaries, but you benefit from activities that help you regroup. Using relaxing moments to take better care of yourself can be most successful now. Building emotional strength and self-esteem are in order.

Taurus
Taurus
Taurus
The Moon spends the day in your communications sector, dear Taurus, and your desire to communicate, connect, and collect information is building. The Moon’s easy aspects today can point to a pleasant state of busyness. It’s possible you get a lot of little things done and behind you. You’re eager to explore your options, and you want to feel engaged. Friends or networks can help inspire or even nourish you today. Today is not ideal for focusing or specializing, but you can successfully pick up important tidbits of information. What you know can help you and perhaps others, so be sure to share. However, with more personal topics, you’re more reticent about sharing certain things. Today’s energies are better for skimming the surface.

Gemini
Gemini
Gemini
Practical and business matters thrive with your powerful intuition today, dear Gemini. You’re in fine form for ideas and instincts with money. Even though you’re a little more security-minded than usual at this time of the lunar cycle, you’re ready to do things just a little differently if it improves your experience! Logic and emotions mix rather magically later today. At the same time, it’s easier to downplay feelings just enough to make more objective decisions, which benefits you. You recognize those things that pad and enhance your life but often go unacknowledged.

Cancer
Cancer
Cancer
The Moon spends the day in your sign, engaging your emotions, dear Cancer. You find it rather straightforward to find happy channels for expressing your swelling feelings, especially through sharing and connecting. You’re also anxious to act on your emotions. Varying your experiences or experimenting with new ideas or activities can figure strongly. You can be incredibly persuasive or creative. There are times when the Moon in your sign can flood you with energy that isn’t easy to interpret, but today, energy flows and is released naturally. You have much personal presence.

Leo
Leo
Leo
The Moon spends the day in the sign just behind yours, dear Leo, turning your attention turns to matters in the background or behind the scenes. You’ll put yourself in a better place to make wise decisions if you feed your body and mind with what they need to relax and function well. It’s the time of the lunar month to release pressure so that you can reorient yourself and regroup. Nevertheless, it’s not a time for sticking only with the routine–you tend to want to do things just a little differently, even if it’s a relaxing activity. Your intuition is kicking in, and ideas for new or improved goals can come to mind.

Virgo
Virgo
Virgo
You’re inclined to crave some recreation or inspiration today with the Moon in your sector of friends, networks, dreams, and wishes, dear Virgo. As it reaches out to Uranus in your sector of ideas and beliefs, you can enjoy stimulating conversations or learning experiences. It’s possible that the very beginning of a longer-term project takes root now. You can find that others are more accommodating and agreeable, and sincere interest in one another gives your connections a boost. You gravitate to making long-term plans.

Libra
Libra
Libra
With the Moon in your solar tenth house all day, dear Libra, there can be some pressure to perform or to fill your responsibilities at this time of the lunar cycle. The Moon forms relatively easy aspects, helping to nudge you along rather than push, and you appreciate it! In fact, you can enjoy getting yourself back on track, checking in with your goals, and devising plans to improve them or your performance. Although your mindset is primarily serious, you’re detached just enough to make objective observations that are truly helpful.

Scorpio
Scorpio
Scorpio
Today’s energies encourage you to think about the longer term, dear Scorpio. You can have an emotional need to enjoy or focus on a little more than everyday matters. You gravitate to the more unique or unconventional ideas, experiences, and people right now, with the Moon in your spirit sector harmonizing with offbeat Uranus in your partnership sector. It’s a time for thinking big and leaving the details or refinements for later. You might inspire somebody with an idea or a unique perspective on a matter. It’s a time for benefiting from a bit of emotional detachment that gives you a break from the intensity.

Sagittarius
Sagittarius
Sagittarius
Today’s Moon transit encourages taking a step back and observing, dear Sagittarius. You have more to learn this way at this time in the lunar cycle. While you gravitate to the more substantial or absorbing activities, you’re open to new ideas and different options. Your intuitive faculties are strong now, and doing some research or further investigation of a matter can be both satisfying and helpful. You enjoy doing some analysis now. It can also be a good time to assist someone or get more involved in a special activity–you are going the extra mile.

Capricorn
Capricorn
Capricorn
You’re attuned to a close relationship, feedback, or perspective today, dear Capricorn, with the Moon in your partnership sector all day. It’s a more accommodating time of the lunar month when you’re motivated by creating a better sense of balance or harmony in your life. If things feel off-center, you’re ready to right your course. You’re also naturally drawing others to you–they seem to seek your advice or company. You are warmer, more adaptable, and interested. A fresh approach to relating is more appealing–you’d prefer to avoid falling back on habitual patterns.

Aquarius
Aquarius
Aquarius
The Moon is in your work and health sector today and tomorrow, dear Aquarius, and you have an emotional need for some order. In fact, you could find that organizing your environment, making lists or schedules, or keeping busy with productive tasks can help even your mood. You more readily recognize flaws and notice the details, which puts you in the perfect position to solve problems. While you’re not in the mood to take any personal risks, you’re open to doing things in new and improved ways. It pleases you that people are more inclined to think and respond than react, and connections with family or home matters are pleasing and supportive.

Pisces
Pisces
Pisces
The Moon spends today and tomorrow in your solar fifth house, dear Pisces, drawing your attention to the things that bring you joy. You’re more expressive and ready to enjoy yourself, and the Moon’s harmony with Uranus allows you to detach just enough that you feel a little bolder. You could be seeking some special attention, or you may want to stand out to someone special to you. You’re owning your need for personal time now, and this confidence radiates from you in pleasing ways, perhaps drawing others in. You’re putting your heart first today.

* 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.

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.

 

The purple marker above shows where we are in the current moon phase cycle.

 

Today's Transits

 

Today’s Transits (Eastern Daylight Time)

 

Date & Time: Aug 5 2021  0:00 am

Event: Moon in 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 5 2021  1:12 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sxt Mar

Description: Transiting Moon Sextile Transiting Mars

We are more courageous and able to take the lead. We are in tune with our natural desires and instincts. We express our feelings honestly. We are independent, resourceful, and brave.

Date & Time: Aug 5 2021  8:15 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqr Ves

Description: Transiting Moon Square 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 2021  9:47 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Qnx Jun

Description: Transiting Moon Quincunx Transiting Juno

There can be some inclination to manipulate others to further our own goals, which should be avoided. There may be indecision regarding feelings about a relationship. Alternatively, there can be a conundrum regarding family and a relationship.

Date & Time: Aug 5 2021  12:52 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Qnx Sat

Description: Transiting Moon Quincunx Transiting Saturn

This is a brief period of uncertainty, guilt, fear of not performing well, fear of rejection, a feeling that others will not support or fulfill our needs/desires, or a sense that something can’t be achieved. 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 5 2021  6:21 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqr Chi

Description: Transiting Moon Square Transiting Chiron

We may have some difficulty letting go of hurt feelings or resentments. We can be sensitive to what others think of us, and decisions made now may not reflect our hearts, and can be regrettable later on. We might take things the wrong way due to sensitivity. We may not make efforts to be understood. Hurt feelings are opportunities for healing. Now is the time for building bridges, not burning them.

Date & Time: Aug 5 2021  8:51 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqq Jup

Description: Transiting Moon SesquiSquare Transiting Jupiter

Time to show some restraint. Grandiosity is not appealing. Neither is excess. Practice self-control. Self-indulgence is more likely now. We’re not as inclined to consider the consequences of over-eating, over-drinking, or overdoing in general. We may be acting in a haughty manner.

Date & Time: Aug 5 2021  10:12 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sxt Ura

Description: Transiting Moon Sextile Transiting Uranus

We are open to new ideas. A break in the routine is pleasing now. We could be experimenting with new ideas or feelings.

Date & Time: Aug 5 2021  2:07 am

Event: Tr-Tr Ven Cpl Jun

Description: Transiting Venus ContraParallel Transiting Juno

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Signs, Elements, Modes, & Lunar Phase

 

Strong Signs, Elements, Modes

 

Today’s Emphasized Signs of the Zodiac

 

CANCER STRONG

Nurturing, protective, tenacious, emotional sensitive, watery, strong roots. Can be overly protective, unwilling to let go, timid, reclusive.

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

 

AIR WEAK

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

 

Today’s Modal Balance

 

The modes are balanced today.

 

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.

Planetary Positions and their Applying & Separating Aspects

 

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 through Pluto: Signs, Aspects, & Degrees

 

THE MOON

THE MOON IN CANCER

A feeling of belonging and safety motivate us under this influence. This Moon position has much healing potential. The Moon in Cancer generally favors domestic activities or activities that involve awareness of personal needs, home decor, and family get-togethers.

10TH DEGREE OF CANCER

Part of Body: Fundus of stomach 

Sabian Symbol: A large diamond not completely cut.

ASPECTS OF THE MOON

QUINCUNX SATURN  Orb 0°26′ Applying

This is a brief period of uncertainty, guilt, fear of not performing well or of rejection, a feeling that others will not support or fulfill our needs/desires, or a sense that something can’t be achieved.

SQUARE CHIRON  Orb 3°15′ Applying

We could be dwelling on hurt feelings or resentments. We can be sensitive to what others think of us, and decisions made now may not reflect our hearts and can be regrettable later on. We might take things the wrong way due to sensitivity. We may not make efforts to be understood. Hurt feelings are opportunities for healing.

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 MERCURY  Orb 4°27′ Separating

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

OPPOSITION SATURN  Orb 3°30′ 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 1°15′ 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°42′ Separating

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.

18TH DEGREE OF LEO

Part of Body: Right cardiac cavity 

Sabian Symbol: A chemist conducts an experiment before his students.

ASPECTS OF MERCURY

SQUARE URANUS  Orb 3°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 5°09′ 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.

18TH DEGREE OF VIRGO

Part of Body: Obliquus abdominis muscles 

Sabian Symbol: Two girls playing with a ouija board.

ASPECTS OF VENUS

TRINE URANUS  Orb 2°48′ 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 5°15′ 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.

5TH DEGREE OF VIRGO

Part of Body: Transverse colon 

Sabian Symbol: A man dreaming of fairies.

ASPECTS OF MARS

OPPOSITION JUPITER  Orb 5°13′ 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.

10TH DEGREE OF AQUARIUS

Part of Body: Skin of left lower leg 

Sabian Symbol: A popularity that proves ephemeral.

ASPECTS OF SATURN

SQUARE URANUS  Orb 4°46′ 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, 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.

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

3RD DEGREE OF GEMINI

Part of Body: Upper right pulmonary lobe 

Sabian Symbol: The garden of the tuileries.

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.

Fixed Stars

 

**Conjunctions to Select Fixed Stars on August 5, 2021.**

 

Aspects to Moon 09°Cn29 +25°41′

 conjunct 09°Cn23 ALHENA To have a mission.

Aspects to Uranus 14°Ta42 +15°51′

 conjunct 14°Ta37 MENKAR — A victim of the Unconscious

Aspects to Ceres 01°Ge32 +14°12′

 conjunct 02°Ge22 MIRFAK Challenge-oriented.

Aspects to Black Moon 02°Ge01 +20°05′

 conjunct 02°Ge22 MIRFAK Challenge-oriented.

 

 

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Current Planetary Positions

Sun 02° Gemini 45' 42"
Moon 14° Aries 05' 01"
Mercury 24° Taurus 56' 01"
Venus 17° Aries 10' 51"
Mars 16° Leo 40' 52"
Jupiter 26° Gemini 08' 56"
Saturn 29° Pisces 53' 11"
Uranus 27° Taurus 37' 40"
Neptune 01° Aries 41' 56"
Pluto 03° Aquarius 44' 10" R
Chiron 25° Aries 17' 00"
TrueNode 25° Pisces 02' 04" R

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