Astrology of Today – Wednesday, December 15, 2021

Today’s Transits (Eastern Standard Time)

Date & Time: Dec 15 2021  0:00 am

Event: Moon in Taurus

Description: The Moon in Taurus

This is a time for settling in, establishing and maintaining routines, and consolidating existing projects. We are building and developing. We crave predictability, stability, and security. This time favors ongoing projects and activities more than new ones.

Date & Time: Dec 15 2021  0:54 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cpl Jup

Description: Transiting Moon ContraParallel Transiting Jupiter

Date & Time: Dec 15 2021  1:09 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Tri Jun

Description: Transiting Moon Trine Transiting Juno

We can gain strength through others or through our relationships, and we are especially comfortable in one-on-one situations.

Date & Time: Dec 15 2021  1:50 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cnj Ura

Description: Transiting Moon Conjunction Transiting Uranus

Be open to new ideas. Spontaneity is the order of the day. You are free to explore new unexpected possibilities.

Date & Time: Dec 15 2021  4:51 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sxt Pal

Description: Transiting Moon Sextile Transiting Pallas

There is a good ability to successfully combine logic and intuition, and to understand problems taking into account the human element. There is sensitivity to people’s issues now. Cooperation. Effective, sensitive decision making.

Date & Time: Dec 15 2021  5:02 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cpl Jun

Description: Transiting Moon ContraParallel Transiting Juno

Date & Time: Dec 15 2021  8:59 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Pll Ura

Description: Transiting Moon Parallel Transiting Uranus

Date & Time: Dec 15 2021  10:43 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Qnx Ves

Description: Transiting Moon Quincunx Transiting Vesta

Date & Time: Dec 15 2021  4:04 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: Dec 15 2021  8:20 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sxt Nep

Description: Transiting Moon Sextile Transiting Neptune

This is a feel-good time if we allow ourselves to relax and tune into the subtle aspects of life – art, nature, beauty, dreams, and spiritual realms. We absorb things easily, our senses are in good form, and we more naturally accept things and people as they are. There is no need to look for definite answers right now.

Date & Time: Dec 15 2021  10:17 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Pll Cer

Description: Transiting Moon Parallel Transiting Ceres

Date & Time: Dec 15 2021  3:12 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Mar Opp Nod

Description: Transiting Mars Opposition Transiting North Node

New opportunities abound to help you achieve your desires. You also have to let go of some expectations.

Date & Time: Dec 15 2021  9:37 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Mar Cpl Nod

Description: Transiting Mars ContraParallel Transiting North Node

Date & Time: Dec 15 2021  9:14 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Ura Tri Jun

Description: Transiting Uranus Trine Transiting Juno

We may be leveraging our ability to lead and inspire now. This can be a time of dynamic, positive group activities. This can also be a good time for friendly energy in our relationships. We can be together and give one another space at the same time, accepting and respecting individuality. Interactions are fresh, progressive, and inspiring. We are cooperative and open to change now.

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Strong Signs, Elements, Modes

Today’s Emphasized Signs of the Zodiac

TAURUS STRONG

Stable and enduring, strong values, unyielding, earthy, acquisitive, strong desires. Can be stuck, stubborn, overly possessive, self-indulgent.

SAGITTARIUS STRONG

Inspiring, broad vision, enthusiastic, goal seeking, truthful, adventurous. Can be reckless, unrestrained, tactless.

CAPRICORN STRONG

Disciplined, responsible, reliable, industrious, conscientious, practical, achieving. Can be pessimistic, overly conventional, rigid, materialistic, callous.

Today’s Elemental Balance

EARTH STRONG

Earth signs are Taurus, Virgo, and Capricorn. We are especially in touch with the physical world. We consider what we’ve learned and experienced in the past in order to make the most of the present. We can be cautious, practical, and possibly unimaginative. We are deliberate and can pace ourselves well. We need hands-on experience and are not impressed with theory as much as we are with results. Routines are tolerable and comforting.

AIR WEAK

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

WATER WEAK

There may be some insensitivity or lack of empathy now. We may be out of touch with what we’re feeling or with our emotional needs. We may be tougher than usual now, and more inclined to follow mental or practical considerations than we are to listen to our intuition.

Today’s Modal Balance

The modes are balanced today.

Today’s 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 (EST) on December 15th:

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 TAURUS

This is a time for settling in, establishing and maintaining routines, and consolidating existing projects. We are building and developing. We crave predictability, stability, and security. This time favors ongoing projects and activities more than new ones.

17TH DEGREE OF TAURUS

Part of Body: Thyroid gland and tonsils 

Sabian Symbol: A symbolical battle between `swords’ and `torches’.

ASPECTS OF THE MOON

CONJUNCTION URANUS  Orb 5°02′ Separating

This can be a time when we feel a need to make a change, however big or small, and we may feel compelled to experiment or improvise. We don’t want to feel restricted by routine or convention now.

THE SUN

THE SUN IN SAGITTARIUS

You are a sunny and adventurous individual. You are optimistic and philosophical, and may tend to bluntness.

24TH DEGREE OF SAGITTARIUS

Part of Body: Popliteal fossa 

Sabian Symbol: A bluebird standing at the door of the house.

ASPECTS OF THE SUN

SEXTILE JUPITER  Orb 3°39′ 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.

SQUARE NEPTUNE  Orb 3°28′ Separating

This a time for dreaming rather than important decision-making. It’s a good time to pay special attention to dreams and inspiration. Clarity may not be with us, but we probably don’t need it right now. It’s difficult to know for certain what we want, as we may be wavering.

MERCURY

MERCURY IN CAPRICORN

You are a wise and careful thinker. You place importance on credibility and authority. Therefore you will seek knowledge which carries some authority. You may approach new ideas with caution.

4TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN

Part of Body: Cutaneous nerves of lower leg 

Sabian Symbol: A party entering a large canoe.

ASPECTS OF MERCURY

SQUARE CHIRON  Orb 5°21′ Applying

There can be insecurity about our own ideas or decisions, or we may not know who/what to believe. Words, or lack of, can hurt right now. There is greater sensitivity to what is being said, choice of words, and syntax.

VENUS

VENUS IN CAPRICORN

There can be some reticence about forming new connections, but when we do form them, they are longterm. Getting serious about our finances and boosting our relations with business partners and/or co-workers can be in focus. We value reliability. We take expressing our feelings seriously, and we take our time to  warm up to others. Our tastes are traditional.

27TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN

Part of Body: Deep nerves 

Sabian Symbol: A mountain pilgrimage.

ASPECTS OF VENUS

CONJUNCTION PLUTO  Orb 0°46′ Separating

You want intensity and drama in your personal relationships.  You are consumed with love and passion and expect your partner to feel the same way. You are disappointed when others fail to soar to great emotional heights and plummet the emotional depths by your side. On a more positive note you are fiercely loyal and committed with an ability to fight any injustice.

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.

2ND DEGREE OF SAGITTARIUS

Part of Body: Pelvic girdle 

Sabian Symbol: The ocean covered with whitecaps.

ASPECTS OF MARS

SQUARE JUPITER  Orb 4°00′ Separating

Our fighting, defending spirits are strong. We might be on a crusade. We could be too quick to take offense or to make judgments. Avoid unnecessary conflict and overreaching. Direct excess energy  into positive enterprises for positive results rather than adding more to your agenda.

TRINE CHIRON  Orb 6°50′ Applying

There is more courage to face problems. Fighting for the underdog. Physical healing can help inner healing, and vice versa.

CONJUNCTION THE SOUTH NODE  Orb 0°05′ Applying

You may experience difficulty being assertive and finding the drive to succeed, or alternatively you may have a tendency to misdirect your energies. Your current life lesson to express your energy positively and assertively. Your talent for independent action needs to be developed.

JUPITER

JUPITER IN AQUARIUS

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

28TH DEGREE OF AQUARIUS

Part of Body: Right tibia 

Sabian Symbol: A tree felled and sawed.

SATURN

SATURN IN AQUARIUS

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

11TH DEGREE OF AQUARIUS

Part of Body: Right cruciate ligaments 

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

ASPECTS OF SATURN

SQUARE URANUS  Orb 1°03′ Applying

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.

SEXTILE CHIRON  Orb 1°48′ Separating

You have the opportunity through perseverance to face emotional pain in your life and discover your own natural sense of authority.

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). 

12TH DEGREE OF TAURUS

Part of Body: Cervical and brachial plexi 

Sabian Symbol: A young couple walk down main-street, window-shopping.

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)

21ST DEGREE OF PISCES

Part of Body: Left fibula muscle 

Sabian Symbol: A little white lamb, a child, and a servant.

PLUTO

PLUTO IN CAPRICORN

Tests of our boundaries; breaking down and rebuilding structures and rules. (From January 25, 2008, to June 14, 2008, then November 26, 2008, to March 23, 2023, then June 11, 2023, to January 20, 2024, then September 1, 2024, to November 19, 2024).

26TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN

Part of Body: Connections between femur and tibia 

Sabian Symbol: A water sprite.

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Chiron, Major Asteroids, and Moon’s Nodes: in Sign and by Degree

CHIRON IN ARIES

Your sense of being has been violated in some way and you may fear asserting yourself. You may also over-compensate by attempting to be the first at everything. Physically you may suffer head wounds. You may become a pioneer in a way that will be of service to humanity.

9TH DEGREE OF ARIES

Part of Body: Lens of eye 

Sabian Symbol: A crystal gazer.

VESTA IN SAGITTARIUS

You have the ability to work relentlessly for a cause in which you believe. You need to make sure you do not exclude other people’s points of view. You have visions and enjoy the adventure of discovery in your work.

16TH DEGREE OF SAGITTARIUS

Part of Body: Left iliac vein 

Sabian Symbol: Sea gulls watching a ship.

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.

13TH DEGREE OF PISCES

Part of Body: Plantar artery of the left foot 

Sabian Symbol: A sword in a museum.

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.

12TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN

Part of Body: Right knee joint 

Sabian Symbol: A student of nature lecturing.

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

17TH DEGREE OF GEMINI

Part of Body: First rib 

Sabian Symbol: The head of a youth changes into that of a mature thinker.

ERIS IN ARIES

24TH DEGREE OF ARIES

Part of Body: Zygomatic muscle 

Sabian Symbol: An open window and a net curtain blowing into a cornucopia.

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.

2ND DEGREE OF GEMINI

Part of Body: Oesophagus 

Sabian Symbol: Santa clause filling stockings furtively.

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.

2ND DEGREE OF SAGITTARIUS

Part of Body: Pelvic girdle 

Sabian Symbol: The ocean covered with whitecaps.

**Conjunctions to Select Fixed Stars on December 15, 2021.**