- The Moon is in Aquarius until 5:55 PM, after which the Moon is in Pisces.
- The Moon is waning and in its Full phase.
- The Full Moon (Lunar Eclipse) occurred yesterday in Aquarius, and the Last Quarter Moon will occur on August 14th.
- Mercury is in its pre-retrograde shadow (Mercury will retrograde from August 12-September 5).
Horoscopes
Aries
There is excellent energy with you for work projects, health programs, and responsibilities right now, dear Aries. While yesterday’s Lunar Eclipse pulled up a lot of social feelings and emotions, your focus is more practical today. You are looking for extra meaning in the work you do right now, and this motivates you to do your best or to shoot for something bigger. There can be useful, pleasant, and happy conversations and exchanges today. Whatever new information has emerged, you’re ready to tackle it and process things. In fact, the day is quite excellent for sorting things out logically, and it’s best done with a trusted friend or family member. You might also get greater insight into a work or health matter. The Moon moves into your privacy sector this evening, where it will transit for a couple of days, pointing to a need for emotional space. Take a break from the routine and rest your brain.
Taurus
Yesterday’s Lunar Eclipse had the effect of magnifying feelings, dear Taurus, and today, you’re ready to sort everything out. Even so, you’re focusing on the more social side of things, and, in fact, creative juices are flowing, and romantic energy is strong. It’s a refreshing day for you on mental levels, and you may discover a new channel for communicating. There is a fair-minded, easy-going, and cooperative energy to the day that keeps you engaged, and you’re likely to enjoy good news or pleasant conversations. In fact, you may be mediating or advising right now. The design elements of a creative project are appealing. Interactions with siblings, neighbors, classmates, love interests, and children are in especially good favor today. The Moon’s move to your social sector tonight puts friendships and happiness goals into sharp focus for the next couple of days.
Gemini
While eclipses this month tend to add excitement and sometimes unsettled feelings to your life, dear Gemini, you enjoy some pleasant, supportive aspects, particularly along the lines of emotional health, family life, security, finances, and practical matters. Deep thinking sessions and conversations are excellent for finding solutions, coming to agreements, and enjoying clarity. An upcoming Mercury retrograde, beginning on the 12th, suggests some looking to the past for answers and perhaps some turnarounds, but you’ll find that solutions are easy to come by today. People are finding you easy to talk to now. The Moon’s move to the top of your solar chart this evening points to a shift of attention to your larger goals and responsibilities.
Cancer
You can be in an excellent position of arbiter today, dear Cancer. You seem to instinctively know how to bring others together harmoniously right now. As well, your appeal is high, and others are more likely to find you easy to talk to and listen to right now. People respond to you warmly and appreciate your fairness and concern. There is still a lot of electric buzz in the air generated by yesterday’s Lunar Eclipse, with more of this to come as a total Solar Eclipse will occur in two weeks. However, today is good for thinking, conversing, and solving problems with a generally cool head. The Moon’s move to your spirit and adventure sector this evening shifts your attention to learning, sharing, and living spiritedly.
Leo
Your determination to succeed or your excellent long-term vision is particularly attractive right now, dear Leo, and can enhance or attract a relationship. Money matters are fortunate today, and conversations can lead to important discoveries. You have a healing touch with others, helping them make sense out of recent problems or obstacles. You’re willing to support and guide someone now, and it’s appreciated! A project may turn a corner or begin to take off, and you’re feeling positive about it. Your mind is open to new possibilities, and you feel freer to explore ideas and projects you love. Thoughts and conversations about the past, money, and business are super useful today.
Virgo
This is an excellent day for connecting with others, dear Virgo, even with the stronger focus on work and health matters these days. You can also be particularly successful working through recent problems or difficulties. Focusing on the bigger picture helps you to frame things in a new and even comforting way. This is an excellent time for appreciating your connections and friendships, even if they are sometimes heavy these days. Recent criticisms may lead to a new and improved approach. Others are recognizing your talent for putting everyone at ease, as well as your honest, fair, and above board personality. Today is sociable and bright, so take advantage. An entirely new activity can help bring emotional refreshment. The Moon’s move into your partnership sector this evening reinforces a more social focus in the next couple of days.
Libra
While there is a bigger focus on excitement, relationships, and leisure right now, dear Libra, you’re in great shape for practical thinking and problem-solving today. The day favors an intellectual or philosophical approach, as well as big picture thinking that allows you to see patterns, particularly related to career, business, or long-term life path goals. This is a time for looking at the positive side of things. You are emotionally resilient today, particularly if you have someone to talk to about your experiences, so take advantage. Opening yourself up to others’ opinions and advice can be rewarding now. You have greater faith that things will fall into place, and you’re very willing to put in the effort to make things happen. A nice feeling of dedication to your work or long-term plans can be experienced now.
Scorpio
While you’re still rather focused on home and family matters, this can be a good day for positive, forward-looking exchanges or meetings with friends or associates, dear Scorpio. A recent problem can appear resolvable after a conversation or a look at the bigger picture. This is a time for feeding your spirit. You’ll have the most success getting through to others if you draw heavily on your powers of reasoning and compromise. While the Lunar Eclipse yesterday heightened emotions, today brings some useful clarity and reason. There is a rather free flow of energy, and excellent support is with you — you’re feeling in tune with people in your life. Dedication to a long-term project or friendship can be in focus and highly satisfying.
Sagittarius
It’s a real time to get to the heart of a problem, dear Sagittarius. Yesterday’s Lunar Eclipse may have pulled up strong feelings and realizations, and we’re a little more rational and transparent today, while still motivated and passionate. You can benefit from getting on the same page with someone who shares your visions or understands your goals. There can be a feeling of overcoming an obstacle that seemed difficult to get over, but now appears considerably more manageable. This is a good time for connecting with people for business or banking. People are sharing good advice. You might readily throw yourself into researching or exploring a subject more deeply. The Moon’s move into your home and family sector this evening stimulates a desire for more comfort and familiarity in your life for the next couple of days.
Capricorn
Energies are suitable for communicating and connecting today, dear Capricorn. You’re seeking things that will take you away from the routine, or at least ideas or concepts that excite you mentally. You’re creating situations that broaden your experience or expand your thinking. Educational, legal, or travel plans might come together now, although Mercury’s upcoming retrograde cycle beginning on the 12th may lead to some second-guessing along these lines. With a conversation or further thought, problems seem far more manageable now. There’s fair-minded and cooperative energy in the air now, and you’re inclined to see the bigger picture. A significant other or good friend may be integral to seeing this light at the end of the tunnel. You may enjoy a conversation that helps you identify patterns and connections. Relationships improve with this kind of sharing.
Aquarius
Yesterday’s Lunar Eclipse opened up the airwaves, dear Aquarius, and you’re still riding on this energy. However, today you’re bringing things down to earth. You are exceptionally resourceful today, and your ability to strategize and plan well comes to the fore. It suddenly makes more sense to do so than to jump ahead impulsively. Today is about working through problems by identifying patterns, and applying some logic to a tricky situation is quite helpful, even if this approach doesn’t always work for you. Plans related to business or financials can be made now, and quite successfully, as well as personal goals that are designed to empower you. However, keep in mind that it’s best to keep things on the drawing board now as we are in between eclipses and Mercury will turn retrograde for a few weeks beginning on the 12th. This doesn’t mean that you can’t play with possibilities. The Moon continues to move through your sign until evening, and your emotional needs are in strong focus.
Pisces
A significant person in your life can help build your confidence or push you to do something you’ve always wanted to do, dear Pisces. Conversations can be motivating. Others are encouraging, and you can be feeling pleasantly dedicated. This is also a fine time for getting over a hump through a connection or conversation with a partner or lover, although you may revisit these things later when Mercury retrogrades from the 12th forward. Creative work can thrive with reasonable ideas, and you might reach a good perspective on romantic connections. The Moon in your privacy sector until evening encourages some form of healthy retreat, after which the Moon is in your sign for a couple of days, and you crave a more direct connection to the world around you. You’re focusing less on flaws and more on those things that lift your spirits.
* 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 8 2017 5:55 pm
Event: Moon enters Pisces
Description: The Moon in Pisces
A time to observe, feel, and process. We may pay special attention to our dreams, both of the night and day variety, and the subtle areas of our lives. Focusing on creativity, philanthropy, spirituality, and artistry can be beneficial. Build your intuition, slow down and rest.
Date & Time: Aug 8 2017 3:07 pm
Event: Moon goes void of course
Date & Time: Aug 8 2017 1:39 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sxt Sat
Description: Transiting Moon Sextile Transiting Saturn
An auspicious time for any project demanding endurance or tolerance. Also good for establishing new habits and rituals.
Date & Time: Aug 8 2017 6:43 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqq Ven
Description: Transiting Moon SesquiSquare Transiting Venus
We can feel a little out of sorts. Our needs for pleasure, love, or entertainment may be at odds with our needs for comfort and familiarity, and we can be on the fence about what to do next. Overspending or overeating is possible.
Date & Time: Aug 8 2017 6:55 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Opp Nod
Description: Transiting Moon Opposition Transiting North Node
We can be sticking with what’s familiar instead of reaching out and challenging ourselves now. This can be a turning point for out with the old and in with the new.
Date & Time: Aug 8 2017 6:55 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cpl Nod
Description: Transiting Moon ContraParallel Transiting North Node
Date & Time: Aug 8 2017 12:24 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqq Cer
Description: Transiting Moon SesquiSquare Transiting Ceres
There may be difficulties giving or receiving affection, care, concern, and nurturing.
Date & Time: Aug 8 2017 3:07 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 8 2017 4:53 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cpl Ves
Description: Transiting Moon ContraParallel Transiting Vesta
Date & Time: Aug 8 2017 5:55 pm
Event: Tr-Na Mon Cnj Pis
Description: Transiting Moon Entering Pisces
A time to observe, feel, and process. We may pay special attention to our dreams, both of the night and day variety, and the subtle areas of our lives. Focusing on creativity, philanthropy, spirituality, and artistry can be beneficial. Build your intuition, slow down and rest.
Date & Time: Aug 8 2017 10:30 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon SSq Plu
Description: Transiting Moon SemiSquare Transiting Pluto
Deeper feelings emerge suddenly, and possibly in a disruptive way. We may be over-reacting or going to extremes. Wait for the tension to subside before taking action.
Date & Time: Aug 8 2017 11:52 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 8 2017 0:37 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mer Tri Pal
Description: Transiting Mercury Trine Transiting Pallas
We are expressing ourselves more clearly and are more able to instruct others. There is a pronounced ability to order our thoughts and ideas and to recognize patterns. We can enjoy making plans, lists, and connections now.
Date & Time: Aug 8 2017 8:55 am
Event: Tr-Tr Ven SSq Nod
Description: Transiting Venus SemiSquare Transiting North Node
We may be re-evaluating relationships in terms of whether or not they are contributing to our personal growth. There could be some disagreeableness or uncertainty.
Date & Time: Aug 8 2017 4:05 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Ven Cpl Sat
Description: Transiting Venus ContraParallel Transiting Saturn
Date & Time: Aug 8 2017 6:49 am
Event: Tr Nod D
Description: Transiting North Node Stationary
Strong Signs, Elements, Modes
BALANCE OF SIGNS
LEO STRONG
Self-confident, generous, warm-hearted, powerful leader, dramatic. Can be overly proud, vain, extravagant, arrogant.
AQUARIUS STRONG
Humanitarian, innovative, group conscious, progressive, serving others. Can be rebellious, eccentric, aloof, emotionally superficial, overly extroverted.
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.
BALANCE OF MODES
The modes are balanced.
LUNAR PHASE: FULL MOON
Moon 180 to 135 degrees behind the Sun.
We are concerned mainly with the nature of relationships and are made aware of recent imbalances. Something can come to fruition. Our concern is not limited to personal relationships, but relationships of all kinds. Our cards are on the table.
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 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 AQUARIUS
You feel secure with intellect rather than emotions. You may be aloof from emotions, or distrust emotions as irrational and unpredictable. You may have viewed your mother as emotionally erratic.
27TH DEGREE OF AQUARIUS
Part of Body: Left fibula
Sabian Symbol: An ancient pottery bowl filled with violets.
ASPECTS OF THE MOON
SEXTILE URANUS Orb 1°39′ Applying
We could be experimenting with new ideas or feelings. There can be chance meetings, events that occur that open our hearts or our emotional awareness.
OPPOSITION THE NORTH NODE Orb 2°40′ Separating
We can be sticking with what’s familiar instead of reaching out and challenging ourselves now.
CONJUNCTION THE SOUTH NODE Orb 2°40′ Separating
We can be sticking with what’s familiar instead of reaching out and challenging ourselves now.
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
CONJUNCTION MARS Orb 3°58′ Separating
We are more direct, spontaneous, and impulsive now, but can also be too self-focused and impatient.
SEXTILE JUPITER Orb 1°47′ Applying
There can be a good, nice, and healthy feeling of optimism and confidence now. We might promote, publish, advertise, or market with greater success. We are generous and tolerant, giving people the benefit of the doubt, expecting the best from others and from ourselves. We can see the big picture.
TRINE SATURN Orb 5°07′ Applying
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.
QUINCUNX PLUTO Orb 1°08′ Applying
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.
CONJUNCTION THE NORTH NODE Orb 7°53′ Applying
We might come to realizations of personal or professional truths, and these can propel us forward on a new path, or advance our current goals. People tend to support and assist us now. We might recognize our need for others. This is a good time for setting goals.
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.
11TH DEGREE OF VIRGO
Part of Body: Falciform
Sabian Symbol: A boy moulded in his mother’s aspirations for him.
ASPECTS OF MERCURY
SEXTILE VENUS Orb 1°29′ Applying
We are sociable, making connections, dipllomatic, and ready to negotiate. Expressions of affection or clarifications of feelings.
OPPOSITION NEPTUNE Orb 2°45′ Applying
Our minds open to many different possibilities and options. We can feel inspired or we might be thinking in imaginative or possibly impractical ways. We see beyond physical or material concerns and solutions. There is extra sensitivity now. We may be dealing with deceptions or self-deceptions, and it can be difficult to be discriminating. We may not be seeing the obvious, and instead are imagining more complicated scenarios.
TRINE PLUTO Orb 6°37′ Applying
This is a good time for serious and determined study and investigation. We are drawn to looking for truths and to unexplored topics and ideas.
VENUS
VENUS IN 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.
10TH DEGREE OF CANCER
Part of Body: Fundus of stomach
Sabian Symbol: A large diamond not completely cut.
ASPECTS OF VENUS
TRINE NEPTUNE Orb 4°14′ Applying
We are more sensitive to others’ needs and wants, and more desirous of harmony, love, beauty, and balance. We are generous, compassionate, open, and vulnerable. Spiritual/emotional concerns trump material ones at this time.
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.
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 MARS
QUINCUNX NEPTUNE Orb 1°15′ Applying
We can feel vaguely discontented and without direction under this influence. The tendency to be careless is also strong now. Poor judgment or laziness can prevent us from realizing our plans.
JUPITER
JUPITER IN LIBRA
You have a strong concern for justice. You are a diplomatic teacher, and express your spiritual values in your relationships.
19TH DEGREE OF LIBRA
Part of Body: Calyx major
Sabian Symbol: A gang of robbers in hiding.
ASPECTS OF JUPITER
SEXTILE SATURN Orb 3°19′ Applying
You have a chance to be very successful as you are neither profligate nor mean, but have a balance.
SQUARE PLUTO Orb 0°38′ 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.
10TH DEGREE OF VIRGO
Part of Body: Left hepatic lobe, bile
Sabian Symbol: Two heads looking out and beyond the shadows.
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.
4TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN
Part of Body: Cutaneous nerves of lower leg
Sabian Symbol: A party entering a large canoe.
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.
13TH DEGREE OF CANCER
Part of Body: Lesser curvature of stomach
Sabian Symbol: One hand slightly flexed with a very prominent thumb.
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 8 Aug 2017 – Event Chart
Aspects to Sun 16°Le17 +15°57′
Cnj 15°Le26 DUBHE Loving but forceful
Aspects to Mer 10°Vi49 +04°35′
Cnj 11°Vi33 ZOSMA — A victim or a saviour
Aspects to Ven 09°Cn19 +21°56′
Cnj 09°Cn20 ALHENA To have a mission.
Aspects to Plu 17°Cp26 -21°35′
Cnj 16°Cp53 RUKBAT Steadiness and strength.
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