- The Moon is in Aquarius.
- The Moon is waxing and in its New phase.
- The New Moon occurred on the 18th in the sign of Sagittarius, and the First Quarter Moon will occur on the 26th.
- Mercury is retrograde in the sign of Sagittarius (Mercury is retrograde from December 3-22).
- Saturn spends its first full day in Capricorn today (Saturn is in Capricorn from December 19, 2017, to March 1, 2020, and then from July 1, 2020, to December 17, 2020).
Horoscopes
Aries
You’re moving into a particularly goal-focused, ambitious, or demanding period, dear Aries, as the Sun enters your solar tenth house today, meeting up with Saturn there. The Sun will transit this sector of your solar chart until January 19th, stimulating a stronger need or desire to perform, take care of business, and attend to responsibilities. Today, you can have a real sense that you need to tighten your belt, work a little harder, and make improvements, particularly with your work or responsibilities. The spotlight is on your performance now, whether this is coming from within or the outside world. You may be in the position of assuming more responsibilities and feeling the accompanying loss of freedom now, but you may very well appreciate the clarity that comes with seeing the reality of a situation. People may be recognizing your accomplishments, or they may be seeing flaws. This is a critical week for establishing your priorities.
Taurus
Recently, you’ve been especially, and possibly unusually, introspective, dear Taurus. While this trend has a little more life to it, you are transitioning into a more outgoing, adventurous phase of the year when you’re anxious to experience life without worrying too much about the why, where, and what. This is because the Sun is moving out of your intimacy and hidden motives sector and into your adventure sector. Symbolically, you are beginning to move on, instead of nursing your feelings, suspicions, and worries. However, the Sun meets Saturn today, serving as a reminder that it’s not all fun and games! This is a day for shuffling around your priorities, and this applies in a general sense to the week. You have a greater need to make productive use of your time, especially concerning learning endeavors and long-term goals. You might recognize the need to concentrate, focus, and specialize now, and this is a period for adding more structure to your life by setting reasonable but serious goals.
Gemini
The Winter Solstice stimulates a stronger drive to understand the meaning of your relationships and to get to the bottom of important matters in your life, dear Gemini. The Sun will transit your solar eighth house until January 19th, and you’re moving into a somewhat introspective period that emphasizes problem-solving. It’s a good period for learning about your personal psychology and motivations, and for gaining more insight into your life as you analyze it more deeply. Today’s Sun-Saturn alignment can shine a light on problem areas, particularly in areas related to support, an intimate relationship, or a financial matter. Once beyond the exaggerated stage of your realizations, you’re in a great position to accept or reject the reality of a project, endeavor, or relationship. Drawing boundaries may be appropriate. Seeing things for both their strengths and weaknesses helps you to make the right decisions.
Cancer
There has been a strong work and health theme in your life recently, dear Cancer. While there is more life to this phase, you’re transitioning into a more sociable or relationship-focused period. The Sun begins its month-long tour of your partnership sector today, putting relationships center stage in your life. Today, the Sun meets up with Saturn in this sector, magnifying or illuminating problem areas in a relationship. While flaws can appear more significant than they objectively are, you’re on the road to gaining clarity. Decisions are easier when you can see people and situations for both their strengths and weaknesses, so aim for this place of balance. There can be a feeling of some heaviness to your interactions now, and if others are demanding a little too much from you than you can manage, then you’re best off setting up some boundaries.
Leo
You are moving into a rather work-centered period, dear Leo, with the Sun now transiting your sector of work and routines and meeting Saturn — a newer guest in this sector of your solar chart. Your routines and practical affairs receive increased attention now. This cycle lasts until January 19th and the focus is on the systems and routines in your life that give you a sense of order and control. The Sun-Saturn meeting is a yearly call to action, and this year, it’s about your work, health, and habits. Obligations and responsibilities are magnified. Look for ways to simplify and streamline for your better health. Aim to become more efficient and organized, as well as to work hard and do what you can, without pushing yourself too hard! It’s a fine balance, but doable! You’ll see your priorities more clearly with the events of the week, which can lead to essential adjustments and improvements that benefit you.
Virgo
The Sun now moves into your solar fifth house, dear Virgo, and in the coming month (until January 19th), this is a time to express yourself creatively in your unique way. Romance or pleasure and entertainment might be on your mind more than usual during this cycle. The Sun’s meeting with Saturn in this area of your solar chart today inclines you to see or consider the more serious side of your relationships and projects. There could be a critique or new information that frames things differently, which leads to a new direction or a change in your game plan. Do take your time with this since Mercury is about to change course and further information is likely to arrive in the coming days. Avoid committing in the heat of the moment as it may end up harder to fulfill than you had expected. Recommitting to a project or goal may be in order after you’ve taken some time to explore all your options. With Saturn, it’s important to consider ways to simplify and streamline your life to improve it all around.
Libra
You are transitioning into a more comfortable cycle in which familiarity tends to win over variety, dear Libra. The Sun enters your home and family sector today, meeting up with Saturn there. The Sun’s transit of the lowermost place in your chart lasts until January 19th, and your attention turns to domestic and personal matters. This area of your chart is about your support system, both literally and figuratively speaking. Your home, domestic life, and family come into strong focus now, so if there are problems in these areas of life, they may feel bigger than life now. This is especially the case today with a Sun-Saturn meeting magnifying problem areas. This week, you may be making a new commitment to organizing home life or a family or home-related project. New responsibilities or limitations may emerge now, but this can motivate you to take charge. You’ll feel stronger if you meet your obligations and get organized. Start small and go from there.
Scorpio
You’re transitioning into a busier, more engaging period of the year, dear Scorpio, as the Sun moves into your communications sector for a monthlong visit. Your daily life is likely to pick up pace, and perhaps demand a lot more from you with the Sun and Saturn’s meeting today. You’ve been a little too rooted in recent days and possibly weeks, and you’re beginning to itch for more variety and stimulation. Today can require you to get serious about a matter. You might see a project or endeavor in an entirely new, and likely very realistic, light. There can be significant news coming in, a deadline to meet, or you could be feeling the weight of your responsibilities. If you can manage to tackle matters one at a time, step by step, you will find that you sidestep the problems of feeling overwhelmed and get closer to your goals as a result. If you need to concentrate, try unplugging or otherwise tuning out distractions so that you can get to a satisfying point of progress. You might find out where you stand on a matter, and this helps clarify your next step.
Sagittarius
You’ve been quite focused on your personal goals and experiences in recent days and weeks, dear Sagittarius. While this will continue for a while longer, you’re nevertheless moving towards a more predictable pace. This cycle, lasting until January 19th, places more emphasis on matters of comfort and security, including financial issues. Taking charge of your financial affairs is highly appropriate at this time in your life. The Sun meets with Saturn today, and this can serve to shine the light on problem areas, in turn affording you the opportunity to see what should be done to improve and strengthen your life. There can be a reality to face or responsibility to meet in business or with money. Handling events with maturity is essential now – taking an honest look at a plan, project, or area of your life that has been holding you back is very useful. Think about things and consider developing a better game plan. Work on one problem at a time, step by step.
Capricorn
The Sun is now in your sign, dear Capricorn, and will continue its transit of Capricorn until January 19th. With more attention coming your way, you’ll find more motivation to improve your image and your manner so that you attract what you truly want and need into your life more readily. You are experiencing renewed energy that helps you tackle challenges and problems more effectively than usual. It’s a time of year when you focus on your personal plans and needs. There can be a new perspective on a matter, and it may be time to reconsider some details with the Sun and Saturn meeting in your sign today. This is a time for recognizing your limits or facing reality on a matter which motivates you to clean up a problem or area of life. This is a time for seeing weak or vulnerable areas of your life so that you know precisely what needs strengthening going forward.
Aquarius
You have been in demand recently, dear Aquarius, and your social life has been more animated than usual. However, you’re beginning a cycle today that’s the start of a slow but steady retreat of sorts as you need a little more downtime, privacy, or personal space. This helps prepare you for new beginnings when the Sun enters your sign next month. Goals may not be clear right now, and they don’t need to be, even if the atmosphere this week feels a little pressured. It’s better to tap into your intuition and to take your time with significant decision and goal making. The Sun aligns with Saturn today and can point to the illumination of a personal matter or responsibility. You may be called upon to help someone out or face reality about putting a particular project, situation, or habit behind you. Something from the past that was left unresolved reappears and demands your attention. This can, in fact, be spiritually rewarding and can contribute to a stronger feeling of meaning and purpose. Going forward with less emotional baggage is the goal now.
Pisces
Professional and public matters may have been in steady focus in your life recently, dear Pisces. While these themes continue a little longer, you’re transitioning into a more social-focused period as the Sun moves into your sector of friends and groups today for a monthlong stay. It’s a cycle that brings your attention to the need to connect to groups or people with whom you share common aspirations. Letting go of a project that no longer works for you may not be easy, but it might be very wise as the Sun and Saturn align today, putting the spotlight on your responsibilities, restrictions, or limits, particularly in your social life. If you receive some advice or seek it, it’s likely to be helpful and mature, although not necessarily what you want to hear! You could find that an old obligation comes up now, likely involving a friend, or you can see the need to alter the details of a plan or long-term goal.
* 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.
If Your Birthday is December 21st, 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 21 2017 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 21 2017 1:05 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cnj Jun
Description: Transiting Moon Conjunction Transiting Juno
The desire or need to connect with someone is strong now. We are sensitive to what others are thinking, needing, and feeling.
Date & Time: Dec 21 2017 1:12 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqr Mar
Description: Transiting Moon Square Transiting Mars
We can overreact and exhibit impatience. However, this can also be a time of self-motivation. Our need for challenges and action is stimulated now, but we may not find the right outlets.
Date & Time: Dec 21 2017 4:35 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 21 2017 7:40 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon SSq Ven
Description: Transiting Moon SemiSquare Transiting Venus
Relationships may be subtly strained or unsettled. Try to relax and not obsess. Restlessness can lead to poor choices or overindulgence. Show restraint and reap the rewards.
Date & Time: Dec 21 2017 11:53 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sxt Mer
Description: Transiting Moon Sextile Transiting Mercury
Ideas flow freely. We express feelings with clarity and thoughts with sensitivity. An excellent time for cooperative projects. A good time for taking tests, writing, promoting, public speaking, and studying.
Date & Time: Dec 21 2017 11:27 am
Event: Tr-Tr Sun Cnj Cap
Description: Transiting Sun Entering Capricorn
Command respect. Stabilise your life. Build firm foundations. Climb those mountains.
Date & Time: Dec 21 2017 1:39 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Sun Pll Ven
Description: Transiting Sun Parallel Transiting Venus
Date & Time: Dec 21 2017 2:45 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Sun SSq Jup
Description: Transiting Sun SemiSquare Transiting Jupiter
There can be exaggerated good moods or a tendency to go over the top now.
Date & Time: Dec 21 2017 4:08 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Sun Cnj Sat
Description: Transiting Sun Conjunction Transiting Saturn
Steady accomplishment is the way to go right now. Establish good relations with those in authority. Reap the rewards of past endeavours.
Date & Time: Dec 21 2017 3:55 am
Event: Tr-Tr Ven Tri Pal
Description: Transiting Venus Trine 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 21 2017 3:34 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Ves Sqr Cer
Description: Transiting Vesta Square Transiting Ceres
Strong Signs, Elements, Modes
BALANCE OF SIGNS
SCORPIO STRONG
Intense, magnetic, penetrating perception, power to confront. Can be destructive, vengeful, jealous, overly dramatic.
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
The elements are balanced.
BALANCE OF MODES
The modes are balanced.
LUNAR PHASE: NEW MOON
Moon 0 to 45 degrees ahead of the Sun.
This is an energetic, impulsive, and subjective period of time. We are looking for new projects and opportunities.
The following aspects (major only) and positions are at noon (EST) on December 21st:
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.
8TH DEGREE OF AQUARIUS
Part of Body: Left saphenous veins
Sabian Symbol: Beautifully gowned wax figures.
ASPECTS OF THE MOON
SQUARE MARS Orb 0°34′ Applying
We may be short-tempered and impatient, and can express our emotions in a raw, unpolished manner. We can resent others’ interference now.
OPPOSITION THE NORTH NODE Orb 8°28′ Applying
We can be sticking with what’s familiar instead of reaching out and challenging ourselves now.
CONJUNCTION THE SOUTH NODE Orb 8°28′ Applying
We can be sticking with what’s familiar instead of reaching out and challenging ourselves now.
THE SUN
THE SUN IN CAPRICORN
You are responsible and respectful, with a strong need to be an authority figure. You command respect and may tend to superiority and bossiness.
1ST DEGREE OF CAPRICORN
Part of Body: Right patella
Sabian Symbol: A leader claims power from the assembled tribe.
ASPECTS OF THE SUN
CONJUNCTION VENUS Orb 4°27′ Applying
We take pride in our ability to relate well with others or to smooth over differences now. Graciousness, diplomacy, charm, and some superficiality are themes. This is a good period for social affairs, pleasure, amusement, and romance, all things considered.
CONJUNCTION SATURN Orb 0°09′ Applying
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 5°23′ Separating
We are looking forward, happy and confident about making changes and improvements. We are willing to experiment and explore.
SQUARE CHIRON Orb 5°34′ 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 SAGITTARIUS
You seek knowledge to expand your world view. You are a born philosopher, enjoying any information which helps you see the big picture. For instance you may enjoy a religious debate. You place importance on freedom of speech and thought.
14TH DEGREE OF SAGITTARIUS
Part of Body: Cutaneous vessles of the thighs
Sabian Symbol: The pyramids and the sphinx.
ASPECTS OF MERCURY
SQUARE NEPTUNE Orb 1°27′ Applying
Our minds can wander and communications can be unclear. We may not be seeing the obvious, and instead are imagining more complicated scenarios. Business and mechanical matters may suffer.
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.
26TH DEGREE OF SAGITTARIUS
Part of Body: Condyles of left femur
Sabian Symbol: A flag-bearer in a battle.
ASPECTS OF VENUS
CONJUNCTION SATURN Orb 4°36′ Applying
You are shy and inhibited in your personal relationships. You fear commitment and tend to either be the one in control or to choose a partner who tries to control you. One of your parents may have been too strict and consequently you fear expressing yourself. Once you overcome your feelings of inadequacy you will have the ability to form secure and long-lasting relationships based on firm foundations. You are faithful and loyal.
TRINE URANUS Orb 0°56′ Separating
We are open to new or unusual experiences. Our intuition for making changes serves us well now, and there can be good business sense, particularly for tapping into current or future trends. There is a healthy level of detachment experienced now that opens us up to new ideas, methods, art forms, and ways of relating.
SQUARE CHIRON Orb 1°07′ Separating
You experience emotional pain in your relationships. You have difficulty experiencing the joy and beauty of intimate relationships. You need to face early childhood feelings of rejection and develop empathy for others close to you.
MARS
MARS IN SCORPIO
You are a passionate warrior. You are dramatic, and may have strong sexual urges. You may make a vengeful opponent.
8TH DEGREE OF SCORPIO
Part of Body: Scrotum, left Fallopian tube
Sabian Symbol: The moon shining across a lake.
ASPECTS OF MARS
CONJUNCTION JUPITER Orb 7°22′ Applying
You are generous, self confident and lucky. Your energy level is high and you are courageous. You have a tendency to go where angels fear to tread, as you approach life with gusto regardless of the consequences. Travel and religious causes are likely to feature in your life. You may like to consider a career in the military or competitive sports.
TRINE NEPTUNE Orb 3°58′ Applying
Inspiration might be found now, and our intuition is strong. There can be letting go of anger, or a softening of the disposition. Creative arts, particularly physical ones, are favored.
JUPITER
JUPITER IN SCORPIO
You are on an intense search for the truth. You have strong desires for sexual union and joint enterprises. You could be a transformative teacher.
16TH DEGREE OF SCORPIO
Part of Body: Right ovary, cochlea of inner ear
Sabian Symbol: A girl’s face breaking into a smile.
ASPECTS OF JUPITER
TRINE NEPTUNE Orb 3°24′ Separating
You are artistic and may also be religious. You have a need to help others and may feel you have a calling. You have the ability to inspire other people’s talents as well.
SEXTILE PLUTO Orb 3°19′ Applying
You have a chance to achieve a great deal. Your knowledge is broad as you are interested in so many things. You may make a career in the occult or studying the deepest mysteries of life.
SATURN
SATURN IN CAPRICORN
You are conservative and authoritarian, and have strong worldly ambitions. You are a responsible worker.
1ST DEGREE OF CAPRICORN
Part of Body: Right patella
Sabian Symbol: A leader claims power from the assembled tribe.
ASPECTS OF SATURN
TRINE URANUS Orb 5°32′ Separating
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.
NEPTUNE
NEPTUNE IN PISCES
A long-term influence in which fantasy, imagination, compassion, and spirituality are in stronger focus. (April 4, 2011, to August 4, 2011, then February 3, 2012, to March 30, 2025, then October 22, 2025, to January 26, 2026)
12TH DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Plantar artery of right foot
Sabian Symbol: An examination of initiates.
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).
19TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN
Part of Body: Ligaments of left knee
Sabian Symbol: A child of about five with a huge shopping bag.
Chiron, Major Asteroids, and Moon’s Nodes: in Sign and in Aspect
CHIRON
CHIRON IN PISCES
Strong awareness of our own vulnerabilities and humanity stimulates compassion for others. (April 20 to July 20, 2010, then February 8, 2011, to April 17, 2018, then September 25, 2018, to February 18, 2019).
25TH DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Left distal tibio-fibular joint
Sabian Symbol: The purging of the priesthood.
VESTA IN SCORPIO
You are intensely committed to your work. Dedication and the ability to focus are keys to your work. Sexual morals may feature strongly as you seek to either break existing sexual mores or repress sexual urges behind a strict code of ethics.
19TH DEGREE OF SCORPIO
Part of Body: Uterine ligaments, Haller’s net
Sabian Symbol: A parrot listening and then talking.
PALLAS
PALLAS IN ARIES
You have a keen intellect with the ability to come up with exciting, new ideas. You are also happy to risk putting your new ideas into action.
26TH DEGREE OF ARIES
Part of Body: Skull
Sabian Symbol: A man possessed of more gifts than he can hold.
JUNO
JUNO IN AQUARIUS
You want the freedom to be your own person in your relationship. If this is not available you become rebellious and unreliable. You are unlikely to be comfortable in a traditional relationship.
2ND DEGREE OF AQUARIUS
Part of Body: Left tibial nerve
Sabian Symbol: An unexpected thunderstorm.
CERES
CERES IN LEO
You feel cared for when other people play with you and praise you. You like to show others you care for them by encouraging their creative talents and sense of fun.
19TH DEGREE OF LEO
Part of Body: Ventricular septum
Sabian Symbol: A houseboat party.
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.
16TH DEGREE OF LEO
Part of Body: Left atrium
Sabian Symbol: Sunshine just after a storm.
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.
16TH DEGREE OF AQUARIUS
Part of Body: Lymph vessels of left lower leg
Sabian Symbol: A big-businessman at his desk.
*** CONJUNCTIONS TO SELECT FIXED STARS ***
Transits 21 December 2017
Aspects to Ven 25°Sg34 -23°25′
Cnj 25°Sg58 ACULEUS Enduring attacks but success
Aspects to Jup 15°Sc07 -15°22′
Cnj 15°Sc19 ZUBEN ELGENUBI Positive social reform
Aspects to Jun 01°Aq57 -13°46′
Cnj 02°Aq01 ALTAIR To explore, to be bold.
Aspects to Nod 15°Le38 +16°08′
Cnj 15°Le27 DUBHE Loving but forceful
Leave a Reply