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Astrology of Today – Friday, December 18, 2020

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Today’s Moon:

  • The Moon is in Aquarius.
  • There is no void Moon period today.
  • The Moon is waxing and in its Waxing Crescent phase.
  • The New Moon/Solar Eclipse occurred on the 14th in the sign of Sagittarius, and the First Quarter Moon will happen on December 21st.

Retrogrades:

  • Mars is not retrograde but is in its post-retrograde shadow until January 2, 2021.
  • Current retrogrades: Uranus Rx.

Ingresses:

  • Saturn spends its first full day in Aquarius (Saturn transits Aquarius from March 21 to July 1, 2020 and December 17, 2020, to March 7, 2023).

**Times are Eastern Standard Time (EST).

Daily Horoscopes/Astro Highlights for each Sign:

Aries
Aries
Aries
You might make connections that are mutually beneficial today, dear Aries. Look for inspiration from a loved one, as someone could awaken a new perspective or way of thinking in you. It makes sense to aim to deal with fears of change so that you can move past them. Energies are strong for understanding and managing insecurities–you feel good about giving yourself a gentle challenge. Personal charm and attractiveness receive a real boost with Venus, currently in harmony with your sign, getting some nice support from Pallas and Chiron. A good part of your appeal at the moment is that you’re open and relatable. The Moon spends the day in your social sector, encouraging your need for more attention to your happiness goals, dreams, and wishes.

Taurus
Taurus
Taurus
Today is good for some objectivity about a matter, dear Taurus. Taking a creative approach to work and money matters can benefit you. Still, you’re in great shape for intimacy and repairing relationship woes or coming to a better understanding of your relationship situation. It’s a day of potentially valuable insights into your love life, intimate matters, and your inner workings. Attracting resources from outside sources comes more easily. It’s an excellent time to work out money problems or other issues of sharing with a partner. The Moon spends the day in your professional or public sector, sensitizing you to those things you’re projecting in your career or to society, with an eye for improvement.

Gemini
Gemini
Gemini
Today’s energies are excellent for sharing ideas, dear Gemini, as well as for bonding with someone special through a willingness to listen, learn, and improve. The Moon’s transit encourages your spirit to grow, explore, and expand beyond the everyday experiences in your life. Circumstances or your mood can seem to nudge you out of your usual routine. With Venus in your solar seventh house and in particularly good shape, your finer qualities are in the spotlight! Your sincerity comes shining through, and your vision broadens with openness to other viewpoints. You’re naturally gaining respect without having to prove yourself. You are especially relatable, further enhancing your success in making rewarding connections.

Cancer
Cancer
Cancer
Today’s energies are brilliant for creative ideas and a boost in appeal, dear Cancer. Warm interactions and more faith in someone or a relationship can figure strongly. With Venus in great shape, and especially a Venus-Chiron aspect working its magic, putting your faith in someone can encourage them to improve. You can be incredibly productive with work or health pursuits, and in your personal life, you seem ready and willing to embrace a sense of peace. The benefits of sharing power are apparent. Learning something important about yourself and your own deeper desires or needs can be a highlight today. The Moon’s transit of your intimacy sector also inclines you to dig a little deeper. You may very well address dependencies and issues of support.

Leo
Leo
Leo
Today, there is easygoing, charming, and open energy that helps you enhance friendships, dear Leo. Still, courageously opening your heart can help to strengthen a bond. Some days, it’s better to rise above insecurities, but today, we’re in good shape to work through them. Relationships, both with yourself and others, benefit from pleasing, flowing, and healing energy. A relationship can bump up to a new level, or your understanding of your heart improves and elevates. As Venus and Chiron head into harmony, you’re ready to accept and understand your vulnerabilities. Someone might help you out, giving you a much-needed boost of inspiration. The Moon spends the day in your partnership sector, and you’re more aware of your need for support and companionship.

Virgo
Virgo
Virgo
Today’s energies are particularly favorable for observation, dear Virgo. Strategies and plans made now have legs to stand on! The Moon spends the day in your work and service sector, encouraging your desire to set the smaller things in your life in order. Ultimately, this helps free you for more interactive and inspirational activities later. An optimistic attitude serves you well. Venus recently began its transit of your home and family sector, and you value familiarity in love. Bringing peace, harmony, and beauty to your home environment is a stronger need, and you should find it easier to do so today. Venus harmonizes with Pallas and heads into a beautiful aspect with Chiron. On an emotional level, the day is good for healing and a better understanding of your feelings and affections. You stand to gain deeper insights into your needs for safety, comfort, family, or nurturing.

Libra
Libra
Libra
Benefits and good feelings come from connecting with others today, dear Libra, and a fair approach–your usual style–wins you favor. You enjoy talking about what interests you, and you see great value in the exchange of ideas. The Moon spends the day in your romance and creativity sector, and you’re connecting well with your need for fun, recreation, and self-expression. With your ruler, Venus, in harmony with Pallas and Chiron, you’re feeling creative, and your manner is warm and approachable. You may be better off teaming up with someone special if you’re considering your options since, these days, verbal rapport is integral to engage your heart, not only your mind. You can make meaningful connections, and you may be leading conversations in positive directions. You are likely to attract favorable attention, especially romantically or creatively speaking. You’re also in good shape for showing your support of others on a verbal level.

Scorpio
Scorpio
Scorpio
Today’s energies are especially supportive of work and health pursuits, dear Scorpio. It’s a good time for work or practically-oriented relationships. Nevertheless, the Moon spends the day in your solar fourth house, encouraging a stronger awareness of your personal life or living conditions and arrangements. You might focus on building your support system or base of operations today, and some self-pampering can be good for your soul right now. Today’s harmonious Venus aspects round things out well, helping you open your heart and put fears behind you. Others might put more faith in you, appreciating your more unusual and unique qualities. Getting to the heart of what you truly want and value seems to come naturally to you today, and this takes the effort out of setting priorities.

Sagittarius
Sagittarius
Sagittarius
Today brings good energy for clarifying feelings and coming to agreements, dear Sagittarius. The Moon spends the day in your communications sector, encouraging you to connect and express yourself. It harmonizes with Mars in your solar fifth house, boosting your courage and appeal. You can quite successfully use the power of communications to move your goals forward. You might decide to take action to correct things that have been making you unhappy. Venus is currently transiting your sign, and its harmonious aspects today helps open your heart further. Instead of turning a blind eye to your vulnerabilities, you’re identifying them and perhaps sharing your insecurities with someone special, leading to wonderful bonding. You are more courageous in love–putting your faith in someone can motivate them to do right by you. Interactions are wonderfully sincere.

Capricorn
Capricorn
Capricorn
Good energy is with you for mending fences, enjoying others, and expressing your feelings today, dear Capricorn. The Moon’s transits incline you to select activities that keep you grounded. Energies are stable, but the day in no way lacks imagination. You might open up to someone, not necessarily through a commitment or statement if you’re not ready to make one (and with Venus in your solar twelfth house, it’s best to let things play out gradually). Instead, bonding happens through expressing your current feelings or stories about the past. It’s an excellent time to be honest with yourself about how you feel. It feels comfortable to focus your attention on things that truly matter, and you can be quite motivated to do something meaningful with your talents or resources. As well, you have good shopping sense.

Aquarius
Aquarius
Aquarius
Today is potentially excellent for your social life, romance, studies, and communications, dear Aquarius. You are expressing both your feelings and ideas with the same ease. The Moon spends the day in your sign, and your emotions are on the surface. You tend to prioritize emotional needs over practical ones with this transit. Venus, currently transiting your sector of friends and goals, is in great shape, and you recognize that camaraderie is more important to you than being right. It’s a good time to build faith in a relationship through acceptance and appreciation. Cultivating friendships and connections or networking is in the spotlight–and very successful. There can be healing powers in your words. Fine energy is with you now for bonding and enjoying good company. Opening up to warm feelings brings rewards!

Pisces
Pisces
Pisces
You’re in a good position to make your money work for you right now, dear Pisces. There can also be promising developments with home and family. The Moon spends the day in your solar twelfth house–a time of a natural need to recharge and replenish yourself emotionally. It’s not the best time for visibility, but some withdrawal can be helpful and therapeutic. Even so, Venus picks up supportive aspects, and with its current transit of your solar tenth house, you’re in great shape for understanding a business, strategic, or financial matter. There could be good news about money, or a special appreciation of what you already have can go a long way towards feeding your spirit. The motives of someone special may become clear. You’re open to learning from and through others, and sharing your expertise can be rewarding.

* Remember to read horoscopes for your Ascendant sign and Sun sign. If you don’t know your Ascendant sign (and you know your birth time), you can look it up here.

Astrology of Today – The Details:

If you’re astrologically inclined and interested in the details of the Astrology of today, here are some of the factors considered in the forecasts:

Planet Color Key: The longer the bar, the slower the aspecting planet, and the longer the duration of the planet’s transit.

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

 

 

Today's Transits

 

Today’s Transits (Eastern Standard Time)

 

Date & Time: Dec 18 2020  0:00 am

Event: Moon in Aquarius

Description: The Moon in Aquarius

This is generally a good time for social pursuits, group projects, trying something new, joining a group, and networking. A change of pace refreshes. Hobbies, clubs, and groups may demand attention now. It is time to build networks and cooperate. Humanitarian pursuits are highlighted.

Date & Time: Dec 18 2020  2:39 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Pll Jup

Description: Transiting Moon Parallel Transiting Jupiter

Date & Time: Dec 18 2020  3:59 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Pll Sat

Description: Transiting Moon Parallel Transiting Saturn

Date & Time: Dec 18 2020  9:14 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Qnx Ves

Description: Transiting Moon Quincunx Transiting Vesta

Date & Time: Dec 18 2020  9:21 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Pll Ven

Description: Transiting Moon Parallel Transiting Venus

Date & Time: Dec 18 2020  12:59 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Tri Nod

Description: Transiting Moon Trine Transiting North Node

A good time for dealing with the public, for making connections, and for taking positive steps towards a personal or professional goal. You are able to make changes. This is a feel-good time for embracing new opportunities.

Date & Time: Dec 18 2020  1:03 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Mon SSq Chi

Description: Transiting Moon SemiSquare Transiting Chiron

Hurt feelings may be opportunities for healing. Now is the time for building bridges, not burning them.

Date & Time: Dec 18 2020  5:08 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sxt Mar

Description: Transiting Moon Sextile Transiting Mars

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

Date & Time: Dec 18 2020  10:27 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Pll Cer

Description: Transiting Moon Parallel Transiting Ceres

Date & Time: Dec 18 2020  5:18 am

Event: Tr-Tr Ven Sxt Pal

Description: Transiting Venus Sextile Transiting Pallas

We deal with one another in a balanced, fair, and peaceful way. The platonic elements of a relationship may be emphasized now. This can also be a very creative, artistic time. 

Date & Time: Dec 18 2020  12:24 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Jun Cnj Sag

Description: Transiting Juno Entering Sagittarius

Signs, Elements, Modes, & Lunar Phase

 

Strong Signs, Elements, Modes

 

Today’s Emphasized Signs of the Zodiac

 

SAGITTARIUS STRONG

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

AQUARIUS STRONG

Humanitarian, innovative, group conscious, progressive, serving others. Can be rebellious, eccentric, aloof, emotionally superficial, overly extroverted.

 

Today’s Elemental Balance

 

FIRE STRONG

The Fire signs are Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius. The element of 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.

 

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.

 

Planetary Positions and their Applying & Separating Aspects

 

The following aspects (major only) and positions are at noon (EST) on December 18th:

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 AQUARIUS

Our reactions are more intellectual than emotional, at least on the surface of things, and interactions are more impersonal than personal. Social gatherings, dealing with group ideals and goals for the future, brainstorming, new ideas, and progressive changes are in focus.

20TH DEGREE OF AQUARIUS

Part of Body: Spinal nervous system 

Sabian Symbol: A big white dove, a message bearer.

ASPECTS OF THE MOON

SEXTILE MARS  Orb 2°43′ Applying

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

THE SUN

THE SUN IN SAGITTARIUS

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

28TH DEGREE OF SAGITTARIUS

Part of Body: Right leg muscles 

Sabian Symbol: An old bridge over a beautiful stream.

ASPECTS OF THE SUN

CONJUNCTION MERCURY  Orb 0°48′ Applying

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

TRINE MARS  Orb 5°08′ Separating

Energy and vitality are strong. A good time to take the initiative. Effective decision-making is possible now.

CONJUNCTION THE SOUTH NODE  Orb 7°19′ Separating

In past lives you have not expressed yourself to your greatest potential. In this life you are being challenged to use these talents. You have been given a second chance.

MERCURY

MERCURY IN SAGITTARIUS

You seek knowledge to expand your worldview. You are a born philosopher, enjoying any information that helps you see the big picture. For instance, you may enjoy a religious debate. You place importance on freedom of speech and thought.

27TH DEGREE OF SAGITTARIUS

Part of Body: Gluteal muscles 

Sabian Symbol: The sculptor’s vision is taking form.

ASPECTS OF MERCURY

TRINE MARS  Orb 4°20′ Separating

You are quick to grasp new ideas. You are an adept communicator and enjoy a good discussion.

CONJUNCTION THE SOUTH NODE  Orb 6°31′ Separating

Your communication skills are highly-developed, but you need to avoid your tendency for talk rather than action. You are being challenged to stop scattering your energy in all directions and put your communication skills to good use.

VENUS

VENUS IN SAGITTARIUS

You want to share adventure with your partner, ranging from sharing adventurous ideas to hiking in the mountains. You may also enjoy relating with foreigners, and dining out with your partner at foreign restaurants.

4TH DEGREE OF SAGITTARIUS

Part of Body: Femur 

Sabian Symbol: A little child learning to walk.

ASPECTS OF VENUS

TRINE CHIRON  Orb 1°09′ Applying

Opportunities for relationships or socializing can arise now. Interactions are open, warm, and supportive of growth.

MARS

MARS IN ARIES

You have a strong drive to initiate activities. You are spontaneous and like to take risks, You may also be rash and accident prone. You can be aggressive if thwarted.

23RD DEGREE OF ARIES

Part of Body: Muscles of mastication 

Sabian Symbol: A woman in pastel colors carrying a heavy and valuable but Veiled load.

ASPECTS OF MARS

SQUARE PLUTO  Orb 1°40′ Applying

We may be looking for the upper hand and resisting others’ control. Resentments come to the surface.

JUPITER

JUPITER IN CAPRICORN

You have integrity and traditional values. You also seek professional status and recognition, and could be overly concerned with the letter of the law.

30TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN

Part of Body: Adductor muscle 

Sabian Symbol: Directors of a large firm meet in secret conference.

ASPECTS OF JUPITER

CONJUNCTION SATURN  Orb 0°20′ Applying

You may at first experience some difficulties making up your mind as you feel pulled between your need for freedom and expansion, and the need for discipline. However, once you have learned to work with both these sides of your nature, you have an ideal blend of enthusiasm and structure. You work well within a structured system and therefore can do well in business. Your approach to religion is usually conventional.

CONJUNCTION PLUTO  Orb 6°02′ Separating

You have the enthusiasm to live life to the fullest. What you do, you do in a big way. Keep your ego under control and you will achieve much and be a great leader.

SATURN

SATURN IN AQUARIUS

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

1ST DEGREE OF AQUARIUS

Part of Body: Right tibial nerve 

Sabian Symbol: An old adobe mission.

ASPECTS OF SATURN

CONJUNCTION PLUTO  Orb 6°23′ Separating

You are an ambitious and powerful person. You are a powerful leader and must learn to use your unique insights for positive purposes.

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). 

8TH DEGREE OF TAURUS

Part of Body: Cervical nerves 

Sabian Symbol: A sleigh without snow.

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)

19TH DEGREE OF PISCES

Part of Body: Extensor muscles of the left toes 

Sabian Symbol: A master instructing his pupil.

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).

24TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN

Part of Body: Muscle insertions of upper to lower legs 

Sabian Symbol: A woman entering a convent.

Chiron, Major Asteroids, Moon's Nodes Positions

 

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

 

CHIRON IN ARIES

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

5TH DEGREE OF ARIES

Part of Body: The eyes, left and right 

Sabian Symbol: A triangle with wings.

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.

18TH DEGREE OF VIRGO

Part of Body: Obliquus abdominis muscles 

Sabian Symbol: Two girls playing with a ouija board.

PALLAS IN AQUARIUS

Your mind can be brilliant, original and insightful. You are able to quickly grasp new ideas and apply them to the future. You fight for your ideals, and humanitarian or political causes.

4TH DEGREE OF AQUARIUS

Part of Body: Left fibula 

Sabian Symbol: A hindu healer.

JUNO IN SCORPIO

You want an intense and sexual relationship. You want your partner’s total attention and demand a high degree of sensuality.

30TH DEGREE OF SCORPIO

Part of Body: Nasal muscles 

Sabian Symbol: The halloween jester.

CERES IN PISCES

You feel most cared for when experiencing at-one-ment with the world. You care for others by relieving their pain. You have compassion for your loved ones.

9TH DEGREE OF PISCES

Part of Body: Right metatarsals 

Sabian Symbol: The race begins: a jockey spurs his horse to great speed.

THE BLACK MOON IN TAURUS

7TH DEGREE OF TAURUS

Part of Body: Vocal cords 

Sabian Symbol: A woman of samaria comes to draw water from the well.

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.

20TH DEGREE OF GEMINI

Part of Body: Third rib 

Sabian Symbol: A cafeteria.

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.

20TH DEGREE OF SAGITTARIUS

Part of Body: Head of right femur 

Sabian Symbol: People cutting through ice, for summer use.

Fixed Stars

 

**Conjunctions to Select Fixed Stars on December 18, 2020.**

 

Aspects to Mercury 26°Sg26 -24°43′

 conjunct 26°Sg00 ACULEUS Enduring attacks but success

Aspects to Uranus 07°Ta01 +13°25′

 conjunct 07°Ta57 HAMAL To follow one’s own path

Aspects to Juno 29°Sc59 -11°08′

 conjunct 29°Sc43 TOLIMAN Learning, the lessons of life.

 

 

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Current Planetary Positions

Sun 07° Sagittarius 42' 00"
Moon 29° Aquarius 28' 46"
Mercury 19° Sagittarius 29' 11"
Venus 17° Sagittarius 12' 56"
Mars 19° Gemini 15' 36" R
Jupiter 28° Pisces 51' 41"
Saturn 19° Aquarius 47' 14"
Uranus 16° Taurus 04' 55" R
Neptune 22° Pisces 38' 58" R
Pluto 26° Capricorn 45' 28"
Chiron 12° Aries 11' 05" R
TrueNode 13° Taurus 09' 37" R

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