- The Moon is in Cancer until 8:14 AM.
- The Moon is void until 8:14 AM (since 4:36 PM yesterday).
- The Moon is in Leo from 8:14 AM forward (until Sunday, December 18th, at 12:51 PM).
- The Moon is waning and in its Full phase.
- The Full Moon occurred on the 13th and the Third Quarter Moon will occur on December 20th.
- Mercury is in its pre-retrograde shadow (Mercury will be retrograde from December 19-January 8).
Times are EST
Horoscopes
Aries
You are moving towards a need to be a little freer to express yourself, dear Aries, and coming out of a brief introspective phase today. You need a little personal attention now once the Moon moves into Leo this morning, and it’s a natural part of a larger cycle as the Moon tours your solar chart. You want to express your unique, creative, and affectionate side, and you may be looking for feedback and validation. This is one of the most playful periods of the month. It pleases you more than usual to make others feel good, perhaps by entertaining them in a special way.
Taurus
You are proud of your home, dear Taurus, and you have all sorts of important routines in place on the home front that help you feel comfortable. Today, your heart is very much with your home and/or family. You’re inclined to want to see, feel, and experience familiar and regular things rather than branch out or seek out something different. You don’t want to stray away from your routine right now, and you can really dig in your heels in this respect. Do what you can to get comfortable and settle in today – you deserve the rest.
Gemini
This is a good time to connect to a number of different people and ideas, dear Gemini, as the Moon moves into your solar third house this morning. You instinctively understand the energy of this communications-focused sector as it rules many of the things that your zodiac sign rules. This is a time for experimenting, putting your feelers out, and exploring your options, but not necessarily committing (yet). It’s a sociable period for you. There can be a lot going on around you right now, but because you’re not focusing on any one task, it can feel like you aren’t accomplishing much. You’re busy but not putting a dent in your to-do list. However, that’s just fine for now – you’re picking up a lot of information.
Cancer
The Moon continues to transit your sign and energizes your emotions until this morning, dear Cancer, after which it moves into Leo and your solar second house, and you seek out more stability and predictability. You’re moving from an emotionally spontaneous time to a more deliberate approach to your life. This is a good time of the lunar month to slow down and pace yourself. It’s also a fine time to remind yourself of the need to get in touch with nature and to take part in activities that help ground you emotionally. You are a little more possessive than usual now. Before we can share wholeheartedly, we need to understand what’s ours, and this is the stage of the lunar month for this process.
Leo
The Moon moves into your sign this morning, dear Leo, pulling you out of a private and introspective, reflective frame of mind. This is a time for seeking out more interaction with others and the world around you on emotional levels. The Moon’s move into your sign serves to animate your feelings. You are more emotionally aware and perhaps a little exaggeratedly so. You’re wearing your heart on your sleeve and may be looking for some acknowledgment and validation for your feelings now. People are noticing you for the unique qualities of your personality today, and while you want to feel connected to others, you tend to act independently and spontaneously right now.
Virgo
The Moon moves into Leo and your solar sector of all that is hidden and below the surface, dear Virgo. After a more socially demanding and vibrant time, you’re entering a brief period of reflection and some level of anonymity. This monthly 2-3 day transit is a time of repose in some fashion, depending on your current circumstances. Emotional regeneration is the goal now as you end a personal lunar cycle and prepare for beginning another. This is a time for synthesizing and processing recent experiences and feelings so that you can go forward more self-aware and emotionally centered.
Libra
With the Moon’s move from your career sector to social sector this morning, dear Libra, you’re moving from a performance-centered phase to a short period, lasting a little over two days, of increased social activity. This doesn’t always relate to time spent with friends, although it often does. Sometimes this transit is simply about increased contact with people in a variety of settings, or circumstances that remind you of your connection to the community. Because the Moon doesn’t make any significant connections with other planets today, your feelings about friends, causes, and community are heightened, but there may not be a natural expression or outlet for them. However, this can be a fine time for exploring ideas and goals about your future and your feelings about the roles you play to others.
Scorpio
The Moon continues its transit of your sector of spirit and mind until this morning, dear Scorpio, when it moves to the top of your solar chart. In this position, you’re reminded of your performance, responsibilities, and long-term goals. You are or feel more visible at this point, and this can motivate you to double-check that you’re following the rules and doing your best. Whether or not you’re working, you can be quite preoccupied with career-related matters now. This can be a time for recognition of your efforts, when you tend to take the lead and make executive decisions, and for putting more feeling or personality into your work.
Sagittarius
The Moon moves out of your intimacy sector this morning, dear Sagittarius, and into your adventure sector. After some introspection and attention to your inner workings or intimate life, you’re ready for broader experiences and more spontaneity in your life. As a Sagittarius, you instinctively understand this energy, and it becomes you! You feel more emotionally fulfilled through reaching out, taking action, exploring the world around you, or learning new things. While you may experience moments of emotional restlessness today, if you seek out non-routine activities or pursue an interesting topic and find out more about it, you can tame this effectively.
Capricorn
The Moon spends time in two sectors of your solar chart that rule close relationships today, dear Capricorn, and that’s where you are likely to be on an emotional level – focused on your connections to others. As the day advances, however, you’re more inclined to look for answers in hidden places, focusing less on the surface interactions with others and more on the meaning or motivation behind them. Emotions are internalized and probed more deeply, and you’re inclined to do a lot of investigating, researching, and analyzing now. Although your feelings can be intense today, you tend to keep a lot to yourself, at least until you’ve processed your feelings more fully.
Aquarius
The Moon continues to move through your work and health sector until this morning, dear Aquarius, and you are inclined to look at the finer details of your life and seek to correct problem areas. From the morning forward, however, you focus more on your relationships and bringing your personal environment into balance. You don’t want to rock the boat now, preferring to keep things running smoothly and interactions harmonious. The emotional side of your relationships is a focus now. This can be a good time to spend quality time with someone one-on-one.
Pisces
The Moon’s move into your work and health sector this morning pulls you out of a play-focused frame of mind, dear Pisces, and into a mood for taking care of business. Personal health and self-care regimens assume a little more importance to you today, and you’re inclined to think about ways to take better care of your body, mainly as a means to feel more emotionally fulfilled. You can also be more emotionally invested in your work and duties, and you tend to have a hard time pulling your mind away from practical concerns. You’re noticing the flaws and problem areas, and the best way to handle this is to tackle some of the items on your to-do list. You’ll feel more satisfied with yourself if you do.
*Remember to read horoscopes for your Ascendant sign and Sun sign. If you don’t know your Ascendant sign and know your birth time, you can look it up here.
If Your Birthday is December 16th, If Today is Your Birthday full horoscope 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:
Date & Time: Dec 16 2016 8:14 am
Event: Moon enters Leo
Description: The Moon in Leo
We have a stronger need for appreciation, shows of affection and warmth, and excitement. We are proud and conduct ourselves accordingly. This is a time for having some fun, being creative and childlike, and enjoying life. It’s also a good time for organizing and managing.
Date & Time: Dec 16 2016 3:13 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Qnx Pal
Description: Transiting Moon Quincunx Transiting Pallas
Date & Time: Dec 16 2016 4:26 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Qnx Mar
Description: Transiting Moon Quincunx Transiting Mars
There can be tension and feelings of restlessness or impatience, as what we want to do may not feel perfectly right, or we may be lacking the courage. Avoid taking it out on the wrong things or people.
Date & Time: Dec 16 2016 6:10 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqq Jun
Description: Transiting Moon SesquiSquare Transiting Juno
There may be clinging or controlling behavior if we are driven by our fears. Hypersensitivity and moodiness are possible. Tread lightly with tricky emotional issues.
Date & Time: Dec 16 2016 8:14 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cnj Leo
Description: Transiting Moon Entering Leo
We have a stronger need for appreciation, shows of affection and warmth, and excitement. We are proud and conduct ourselves accordingly. This is a time for having some fun, being creative and childlike, and enjoying life. It’s also a good time for organizing and managing.
Date & Time: Dec 16 2016 4:04 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqq Sat
Description: Transiting Moon SesquiSquare 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: Dec 16 2016 4:27 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cnj Ves
Description: Transiting Moon Conjunction Transiting Vesta
We are a little serious or stiff in self-expression at this time. We are more able to make sacrifices or put our emotions aside in order to get something important done. This can be a good time to commit fully to something – especially health and healing matters.
Date & Time: Dec 16 2016 6:04 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqq Chi
Description: Transiting Moon SesquiSquare Transiting Chiron
Hurt feelings may be opportunities for healing. Now is the time for building bridges, not burning them.
Strong Signs, Elements, Modes
LEO STRONG
Self-confident, generous, warm-hearted, powerful leader, dramatic. Can be overly proud, vain, extravagant, arrogant.
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.
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.
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
The modes are balanced.
Current Lunar Phase
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 (EST) on December 16th:
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
THE MOON IN LEO
You have an emotional need for praise and attention. Under stress you may show off in order to gain attention, or become arrogant. You may be proud of your mother, or she may be very proud of you.
3RD DEGREE OF LEO
Part of Body: Right coronary artery
Sabian Symbol: A woman having her hair bobbed.
ASPECTS OF THE MOON
OPPOSITION VENUS Orb 8°14′ Applying
We may be attempting to please others and ignoring our own needs, or tending to our own needs and alienating others. We can be feeling needy, looking for love or attention outside of ourselves. Indulgence, dissatisfaction.
THE SUN
THE SUN IN SAGITTARIUS
You are a sunny and adventurous individual. You are optimistic and philosophical, and may tend to bluntness.
26TH DEGREE OF SAGITTARIUS
Part of Body: Condyles of left femur
Sabian Symbol: A flag-bearer in a battle.
ASPECTS OF THE SUN
SEXTILE MARS Orb 2°47′ Applying
We can be furthering our goals and desires without apology. A time for getting ahead, taking action, and solving problems, and some healthy self-centeredness. Competition. Taking the lead.
CONJUNCTION SATURN Orb 5°35′ Separating
You are responsible, serious and reliable. You may have had a stricter father than the other children. Work and a career will be important to you. You have the self discipline to succeed.
TRINE URANUS Orb 4°32′ Separating
We are looking forward, happy and confident about making changes and improvements. We are willing to experiment and explore.
SQUARE CHIRON Orb 4°23′ Separating
We can feel especially vulnerable to criticism or fear rejection now, or could struggle with a situation where we may need to humble ourselves. People or circumstances may seem to be exposing or playing on our vulnerabilities.
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.
15TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN
Part of Body: Left knee cartilage
Sabian Symbol: Many toys in the children’s ward of a hospital.
ASPECTS OF MERCURY
SQUARE JUPITER Orb 4°45′ Applying
You have many so many ideas and plans that you are not sure which ones to follow. You make promises you can’t keep, although your intentions are good.
CONJUNCTION PLUTO Orb 1°56′ Applying
You have a probing mind. You avoid social chit-chat preferring deep and meaningful conversations. You are able to research topics of interest.
VENUS
VENUS IN AQUARIUS
You enjoy unconventional and odd relationships, which give you the freedom to express your individuality. You enjoy talking more than touching. You enjoy being in a group of friends.
11TH DEGREE OF AQUARIUS
Part of Body: Right cruciate ligaments
Sabian Symbol: A man tete-a-tete with his inspiration.
MARS
MARS IN AQUARIUS
You will fight for just causes. You are unpredictable, but will probably be a group leader. You may become rebellious when angry.
28TH DEGREE OF AQUARIUS
Part of Body: Right tibia
Sabian Symbol: A tree felled and sawed.
ASPECTS OF MARS
CONJUNCTION THE SOUTH NODE Orb 8°03′ 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 LIBRA
You have a strong concern for justice. You are a diplomatic teacher, and express your spiritual values in your relationships.
20TH DEGREE OF LIBRA
Part of Body: Calyx minor
Sabian Symbol: A jewish rabbi.
ASPECTS OF JUPITER
SEXTILE SATURN Orb 0°20′ Applying
You have a chance to be very successful as you are neither profligate nor mean, but have a balance.
OPPOSITION URANUS Orb 1°22′ Applying
You are keen to change things in this world as you see no reason to continue with the old traditions. You speak out against injustice, but may lack the patience and persistence to see through the changes.
SQUARE PLUTO Orb 2°49′ 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.
QUINCUNX CHIRON Orb 1°31′ Applying
Circumstances are such that we need to make adjustments to our plans and goals. We may need to tame expectations of ourselves and of others if they are unreasonable.
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)
20TH DEGREE OF SAGITTARIUS
Part of Body: Head of right femur
Sabian Symbol: People cutting through ice, for summer use.
ASPECTS OF SATURN
TRINE URANUS Orb 1°02′ Applying
You have a talent for investigation. You look at new ideas and are able then to put them into action. In business you achieve much in your own independent way.
SQUARE CHIRON Orb 1°11′ Applying
There can be fears now of not being competent or effective enough to meet our responsibilities, or we could find it hard to strike out on a unique path, again due to fears or insecurities. The desire to break from the status quo is strong, but we may not have the necessary confidence to do so. We may have difficulties empathizing with others and understanding ourselves.
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).
21ST DEGREE OF ARIES
Part of Body: Eye muscles
Sabian Symbol: A pugilist entering the ring.
ASPECTS OF URANUS
SQUARE PLUTO Orb 4°11′ Applying
A time for making sweeping changes and for adapting to changes in order to progress. This is a time for revising, altering, overhauling, and purging. We can experience tension, fear, and pressure, but also a sense of liberation from over-attachments and situations that have been holding us back from growth.
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)
10TH DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Left metatarsals
Sabian Symbol: An aviator in the clouds.
ASPECTS OF NEPTUNE
CONJUNCTION THE SOUTH NODE Orb 3°24′ 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).
17TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN
Part of Body: Condyle of left tibia
Sabian Symbol: A person surreptitiously bathing in the nude.
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).
21ST DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Left fibula muscle
Sabian Symbol: A little white lamb, a child and a servant.
VESTA
VESTA IN LEO
You work most creatively when left to your own devices. You feel pride in your work and can be inspired by romance and fun. Play and work are closely linked for you.
5TH DEGREE OF LEO
Part of Body: Right carotid artery
Sabian Symbol: Rock formations at the edge of a precipice.
PALLAS
PALLAS IN AQUARIUS
Your mind can be brilliant, original and insightful. You can quickly grasp new ideas and apply them to the future. You fight for your ideals and humanitarian or political causes.
28TH DEGREE OF AQUARIUS
Part of Body: Right tibia
Sabian Symbol: A tree felled and sawed.
JUNO
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.
14TH DEGREE OF SAGITTARIUS
Part of Body: Cutaneous vessels of the thighs
Sabian Symbol: The pyramids and the sphinx.
CERES
CERES IN ARIES
You feel cared for when people are allowing you to be independent. You also believe that the best way of caring for others is to let them be themselves. You will suffer if you feel dominated or caged in.
22ND DEGREE OF ARIES
Part of Body: Cheek muscles
Sabian Symbol: The gate to the garden of desire.
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.
7TH DEGREE OF VIRGO
Part of Body: Rectum
Sabian Symbol: A harem.
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.
7TH DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Right talus
Sabian Symbol: A cross lying on rocks.
*** CONJUNCTIONS TO SELECT FIXED STARS ***
*** ASPECTS TO FIXED STARS ***
Aspects to Sun 25°Sg10 -23°20′
Cnj 25°Sg57 ACULEUS Enduring attacks but success
Aspects to Plu 16°Cp25 -21°23′
Cnj 15°Cp32 VEGA Charismatic, magical, lucky
Cnj 16°Cp51 RUKBAT Steadiness and strength.
Aspects to SNo 06°Pi01 -09°17′
Cnj 05°Pi33 DENEB ADIGE Artistic, strong will.
Aspects to BMo 23°Sc21 -13°45′
Cnj 24°Sc01 AGENA The pain of learning
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