- The Moon is in Libra all day (until Tuesday, August 9th, at 12:51 AM).
- The Moon is void from 1:41 PM forward (until tomorrow at 12:51 AM).
- The Moon is waxing and in its Waxing Crescent phase.
- A New Moon occurred on the 2nd, and a First Quarter Moon will occur on August 10th.
- Mars is direct and in its post-retrograde shadow until August 22nd.
Times are EDT
Horoscopes
Aries
You’re focused on relating well with others today, dear Aries, but there is also superb energy for work and finances. Work on building a cherished business or project can be quite successful now. Generally speaking, this is a great time for improving your skills and finding meaningful ways to be of help and service to others. Perfecting your particular craft is your path these days, and today, you could meet people, or there could be information coming in, that points you in the right direction.
Taurus
You are learning about your creative side and your true identity or personality these days, dear Taurus, with the North Node of the Moon transiting your solar fifth house. Today, Mercury aligns with the Node, and you are inclined to talk about things very dear to your heart, or to come across information or announcements that lead you further on this journey of discovery. This is also a good day for nurturing a romance or other warm relationship, as well as for paying particular attention to a creative project or hobby.
Gemini
Your more helpful and nurturing qualities are in demand today, dear Gemini, and you’re in an unusual position to talk about something close to your heart. Family connections can strengthen. It’s a good time for reconciling with someone, even if it’s only a reconciliation in your head and heart. There can be news about a personal or private matter that helps you to heal. On another level, you may come across information that helps you advance a home-related project.
Cancer
You are discovering just how capable you are, and especially regarding your powers to learn, teach, and understand, dear Cancer. This is a time for seeking out challenges, pursuing mental interests, and working on new projects. Don’t be afraid to put yourself out there when it comes to matters revolving around thinking, the mind, writing, speaking, and sharing ideas. You might come across information that leads you to satisfying projects, or you may benefit from word of mouth today.
Leo
This is a period in your life for actually getting to know what you value, dear Leo, and for recognizing your natural talents and your own worth. Information received today might point you in either of these directions. If it’s finance-related, it can also be very helpful. Nurturing and building a business project can be fruitful and rewarding today. You might particularly enjoy growing an idea by filling out the details or developing a talent. Learning new things can be exciting, although you may get a little bogged down with details.
Virgo
You are learning to develop your independence this year, dear Virgo, and for the most part, it’s an enjoyable, empowering experience. This is a time of self-discovery – of finding yourself – and today, you could be meeting people or coming across information that helps this process along. You might also enjoy learning new things today. Publishing and promotional projects can be successful. You are likely to feel pleasantly attached to people in your life and might thoroughly enjoy nurturing, supporting, and perhaps guiding them. Your personal appeal is high, and sharing ideas or viewpoints with someone special can be a bonding experience.
Libra
This can be a good day for making connections, dear Libra, whether it’s an actual meet up with someone from your past or a sudden understanding of a situation that previously stumped you. You may very well come across something that jogs your memory of an old relationship or problem area. There can be opportunities emerging now to heal or help others deal with complicated emotions. The Moon is in your sign all day, and you’re attracting attention. It’s a me-centered time of the lunar month, and it would behoove you to pay a little more attention to emotional needs and desires now.
Scorpio
With Jupiter and the Moon’s North Node in your solar eleventh house this year, dear Scorpio, you’ve been receiving some big cosmic nudges to improve networking, reach out to others, and enjoy or build friendships. Today can bring another such reminder, possibly even by way of a surprise meeting or contact with someone. You may receive news or information that connects you with people who are to become important figures in your life. A relationship can be nurtured today with a spirit of openness and acceptance. Even so, the Moon is in your privacy sector all day, and you can benefit from some form of turning inward or retreat from the competitive elements of your life.
Sagittarius
You are likely receiving many reminders to set solid goals and to meet or exceed them these days, dear Sagittarius, with Jupiter and the Moon’s North Node at the top of your solar chart. Today, you may think about these things more seriously, or you might decide to seek out advice or collaboration. You are encouraged to put more effort into your professional or public life now, and today, you may come across information or meet people that/who nudge you in the right direction. This is a strong day for cooperation with others towards an important goal, and for nurturing a business or business idea.
Capricorn
This can be a good day for showing others that you care, dear Capricorn. Small gestures go a long way right now. There can be an attraction to someone surrounding their beliefs or ideas, or you may be enhancing a bond with a friend or lover through sharing ideas and listening to one another’s point of view. You are likely to experience a strong desire to take part in activities that break your usual routine, and that make you feel that you are living and learning rather than simply going through the motions. Today is about building your faith in others. There can also be connections made that facilitate educational pursuits, travel, or publishing.
Aquarius
You may be letting go of some level of security and comfort these days, dear Aquarius, as you are developing the courage to live life with more unknowns in the equation. The North Node of the Moon in your solar eighth house encourages you to embrace new challenges, and complicated feelings as well. Jupiter in this same house can certainly help. Today, people or information you receive can point you even further in the direction of active introspection and epiphanies about emotions. For some of you, a financial matter is clarified. Family support can encourage you now.
Pisces
Partnering up with someone and managing your relationships well can be the key to happiness these days, dear Pisces. Others have something meaningful to teach you, and today is no exception. Allowing an important person in your life to have more “say” can benefit you now, so listen well. Just for the time being, try to ease off your personal goals and plans and take more time to tend to the needs of others. Your relationships, or your companionability, are set to improve. One-on-one conversations can be particularly beneficial and growth-oriented. You might come up with a fabulous idea or flesh out a current plan with a partner.
*Remember to read horoscopes for your Ascendant sign and Sun sign.
If Your Birthday is August 8th, If Today is Your Birthday full horoscope here.
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 8 2016 0:00 am
Event: Moon in Libra
Description: The Moon in Libra
This is a time for seeking out balance, harmony, and peace. It’s also a time to express emotions gracefully, diplomatically, and considerately. There could be a stronger focus on a relationship, partner, or potential partner. The ability to see both sides of a situation or story is a positive, but indecision can be a byproduct. This is a sociable, artistic Moon.
Date & Time: Aug 8 2016 1:41 pm
Event: Moon goes void of course
Date & Time: Aug 8 2016 0:58 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon SSq Ven
Description: Transiting Moon SemiSquare Transiting Venus
Relationships may be subtly strained or unsettled. Try to relax and not obsess. Restlessness can lead to poor choices or overindulgence. Show restraint and reap the rewards.
Date & Time: Aug 8 2016 1:41 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 8 2016 1:44 pm
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 8 2016 2:03 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cpl Mer
Description: Transiting Moon ContraParallel Transiting Mercury
Date & Time: Aug 8 2016 2:21 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon SSq Sat
Description: Transiting Moon SemiSquare 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 8 2016 4:44 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cpl Nod
Description: Transiting Moon ContraParallel Transiting North Node
Date & Time: Aug 8 2016 5:20 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqq Nep
Description: Transiting Moon SesquiSquare Transiting Neptune
If we are not in touch with our need for inspiration, beauty, compassion, connection to something otherworldly, or our spirituality, we could feel out of sorts right now. Relaxing, listening to music, getting close to nature, or taking a break may resolve this.
Date & Time: Aug 8 2016 8:44 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon SSq Nod
Description: Transiting Moon SemiSquare 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 8 2016 8:54 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 8 2016 7:12 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mer Cnj Nod
Description: Transiting Mercury Conjunction Transiting North Node
Important contacts can be made with people who share our intellectual interests or who introduce us to new ideas that help us to grow, improve, and expand. Projects prove successful right now, particularly those involving teamwork. Learning, teaching, communicating, and making contact figure strongly now.
Date & Time: Aug 8 2016 4:33 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Ven Tri Cer
Description: Transiting Venus Trine Transiting Ceres
We may be feeling pleasantly attached, finding it natural and easy to nurture and support people in our lives.
Strong Signs, Elements, Modes
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.
LIBRA STRONG
Even-handed, harmonious, artistic, diplomatic, balancing, strong sense of fairness. Can be over- compromising, appeasing, judgmental.
SAGITTARIUS STRONG
Inspiring, broad vision, enthusiastic, goal seeking, truthful, adventurous. Can be reckless, unrestrained, tactless.
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.
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.
BALANCE OF MODES
MUTABLE STRONG
We are flexible, adaptable, willing, open to change, and possibly flighty or nervous.
Current 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.
The following aspects (major only) and positions are at noon (EDT) on August 8th:
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 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, Aspect, & Degree
THE MOON
THE MOON IN LIBRA
We are focused on our relationships, and finding balance, peace, and harmony in our personal environment under this influence.
ASPECTS OF THE MOON
OPPOSITION URANUS Orb 0°50′ 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.
QUINCUNX CHIRON Orb 0°52′ Applying
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 LEO
You are good-hearted, have a sunny personality, and a strong need for attention. You have a generous nature, but can be arrogant.
17TH DEGREE OF LEO
Part of Body: Right auricle
Sabian Symbol: Volunteer church choir makes social event of rehearsal.
ASPECTS OF THE SUN
TRINE SATURN Orb 6°43′ Separating
We are taking pride in our responsibilities or performance. This can be a time of steady progress and increased self-discipline. We are more inclined to humble ourselves to authority or good advice, and tend to employ traditional methods.
TRINE URANUS Orb 7°56′ Applying
We are looking forward, happy and confident about making changes and improvements. We are willing to experiment and explore.
QUINCUNX PLUTO Orb 1°03′ 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
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.
13TH DEGREE OF VIRGO
Part of Body: Hepatic arteries
Sabian Symbol: A powerful statesman wins to his cause a hysterical mob.
ASPECTS OF MERCURY
SQUARE SATURN Orb 2°46′ Separating
Critical thinking that can skew to overly negative, rigid, nit-picky, or narrow. Communications are guarded and unnatural, not flowing. There can be delays or frustrations getting from point A to point B, and getting our message across. A time for editing.
OPPOSITION NEPTUNE Orb 1°17′ Separating
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 2°53′ 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.
CONJUNCTION THE NORTH NODE Orb 0°22′ Applying
Important contacts can be made with people who share our intellectual interests or who introduce us to new ideas that help us to grow, improve, and expand. Projects prove successful right now, particularly those involving teamwork. Learning, teaching, communicating, and making contact figure strongly now, or we meet with situations that encourage us to improve our skills in these areas.
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.
4TH DEGREE OF VIRGO
Part of Body: Ascending colon
Sabian Symbol: Children play together happily.
ASPECTS OF VENUS
SQUARE MARS Orb 1°20′ Separating
You may have some difficulty being patient with loved ones. You can be aggressive and irritable when others fail to keep up with your activities. You can be equally impatient with yourself.
OPPOSITION NEPTUNE Orb 7°34′ 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 SAGITTARIUS
You are an inspirational leader, and have a strong desire for exploration and adventure. You may be one-pointed in your desires.
3RD DEGREE OF SAGITTARIUS
Part of Body: Ischia
Sabian Symbol: Two men playing chess.
ASPECTS OF MARS
CONJUNCTION SATURN Orb 7°25′ Applying
You sometimes feel that it is hard to express your energy fully, that something always holds you back. There is a feeling of “bashing your head against a brick wall” and this is frustrating. You are ambitious, and have the ability to slowly but surely reach your goals. You also have the ability to organise yourself and others, and good self discipline.
JUPITER
JUPITER IN VIRGO
You have a strong desire to be of service, and high religious or spiritual ideals. You may also have an obsession with detailed perfection.
24TH DEGREE OF VIRGO
Part of Body: Capsule and ligaments of liver
Sabian Symbol: Mary and her white lamb.
ASPECTS OF JUPITER
QUINCUNX URANUS Orb 0°57′ Applying
You need to learn how to put all your enthusiasm to good use. You lack self discipline and leave the details of your grand schemes to others to sort out. Learn to manage yourself better and you will achieve much.
OPPOSITION CHIRON Orb 0°59′ Applying
This can be a time when we are hungry for meaning and understanding, but it can be difficult to align ourselves with a personal philosophy or belief system that truly reflects our core. We might be led astray by beliefs and ideas now, or we might experience some form of crisis of faith.
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)
10TH DEGREE OF SAGITTARIUS
Part of Body: Left lymphatic vessels
Sabian Symbol: A stage symbolization of the “goddess of opportunity”.
ASPECTS OF SATURN
SQUARE NEPTUNE Orb 1°29′ Applying
Some feelings of disillusionment can come now as our dreams and ideals can be put to the test. Questioning our faith in our dreams can lead to lack of follow-through or wasteful activities and avoidance of responsibilities. Ideally, this crisis leads to a realignment of material goals and spiritual ideals as we assess what is truly meaningful to us.
URANUS
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).
25TH DEGREE OF ARIES
Part of Body: Sternocleidomastoid muscle
Sabian Symbol: A double promise reveals its inner and outer meanings.
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)
12TH DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Plantar artery of right foot
Sabian Symbol: An examination of initiates.
ASPECTS OF NEPTUNE
CONJUNCTION THE SOUTH NODE Orb 1°39′ Separating
You have a tendency to daydream and live in a fantasy world, possibly even escaping into the world of drugs and depression. Your quest in this life is to put your creative talents to positive use.
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).
16TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN
Part of Body: Condyle of right tibia
Sabian Symbol: Boys and girls in gymnasium suits.
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).
25TH DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Left distal tibio-fibular joint
Sabian Symbol: The purging of the priesthood.
VESTA
VESTA IN CANCER
You are committed to your family and loved ones, especially when they need you. However, you may withdraw like a crab into your shell if you feel hurt by those closest to you. You enjoy working with those close to you.
6TH DEGREE OF CANCER
Part of Body: Diaphragm
Sabian Symbol: Game birds feathering their nests.
PALLAS
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.
1ST DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Right calcaneum
Sabian Symbol: A public market.
JUNO
JUNO IN SCORPIO
You want an intense and sexual relationship. You want your partner’s total attention and demand a high degree of sensuality.
5TH DEGREE OF SCORPIO
Part of Body: Testicles, left side of uterus
Sabian Symbol: A massive, rocky shore.
CERES
CERES IN TAURUS
You feel cared for when loved ones give you a sense of stability and security. You like to be touched and stroked, and nurtured in practical ways. You also like to show others you care through practical means.
4TH DEGREE OF TAURUS
Part of Body: Uvula
Sabian Symbol: The rainbow’s pot of gold.
THE NORTH NODE
THE NORTH NODE IN VIRGO
This is a quest to become dedicated to the service of others. You will need to overcome the tendency to daydream and feel overwhelmed and to put your compassion and wisdom to practical use for humanity.
13TH DEGREE OF VIRGO
Part of Body: Hepatic arteries
Sabian Symbol: A powerful statesman wins to his cause a hysterical mob.
THE SOUTH NODE
THE SOUTH NODE IN PISCES
This is a quest to become dedicated to the service of others. You will need to overcome the tendency to daydream and feel overwhelmed and to put your compassion and wisdom to practical use for humanity.
13TH DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Plantar artery of left foot
Sabian Symbol: A sword in a museum.
*** CONJUNCTIONS TO SELECT FIXED STARS ***
Transits Aug 8 2016 – Event Chart
Aspects to Sat 09°Sg47 -20°18′
Cnj 09°Sg59 ANTARES *** Success which can be obsessive
Aspects to Plu 15°Cp28 -21°14′
Cnj 15°Cp33 VEGA Charismatic, magical, lucky
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