Astrology of Today – Friday, December 23, 2016

• The Moon is in Libra until 9:32 AM.
• The Moon is void until 9:32 AM (since yesterday at 2:31 PM).
• The Moon is in Scorpio from 9:32 AM forward (until Sunday, December 25th, at 10:18 PM).
• The Moon is waning and in its Third Quarter phase.
• The Third Quarter Moon occurred on the 20th and a New Moon will occur on December 29th.
• Mercury is retrograde (Mercury is retrograde from December 19-January 8).

Times are EST

Horoscopes

Aries

Today and tomorrow, you’re in a practical frame of mind, dear Aries, and you can do some valuable thinking. Good ideas come to you now, and they’re both doable and innovative. The Moon moves into your solar eighth house this morning, and you’re inclined to observe and strategize instead of your usual jumping into action. This serves you very well right now. You can find yourself in agreement with a partner or close friend regarding a career or ethical matter today, and satisfying plans might be drawn up. This is an excellent time for putting together a long-term plan or strategy. There may be a strong call to duty as responsibilities become clear, and there seems to be a great need for organization, realism, and discipline.

Taurus

You might come up with an inventive way of dealing with a tricky matter today, dear Taurus. You may be giving serious thought to a financial matter, and conversations about money management can figure strongly today. Good energy is with you for bonding with someone, especially through shared activities and ideas or personal philosophies. Teamwork is an excellent way to get things done now, and it’s rewarding as well. Travel can be a topic of discussion today. It’s a good time for facing realities and realigning your thinking and your plans accordingly. This may be exactly what you need right now. You have the powers of practicality and patience on your side when it comes to making decisions or commitments today.

Gemini

Life asks you to fill in some important details today, dear Gemini, and you’re very equipped to do so. You may in fact thoroughly enjoy going over finer points. You have a distinctly practical and matter-of-fact approach to the world today. You’re also inclined to want to pair up in some way as you go about your business. You might prefer to run ideas past others before finalizing decisions. You’re likely to do some deeper thinking today, and it works well for you. Mercury in your solar eighth house is supported by serious Saturn, giving you some pause to think about what attitudes may need changing in order to more effectively go after what you want and need.

Cancer

This is a good time for seeing problems for what they are, dear Cancer, and finding solutions. Take on activities that help you add a little more order to your daily life. The need to get serious arises, or a reality check is in order, and you could benefit from a more serious look at your closest relationships. Or, conversations with a significant other can have a practical overtone. Decisions made now tend to be long-term ones. Practical concerns in a relationship take high priority, and joint decision making may be the way to go now. This is a day for getting smart and real about your work and partnerships. You might find that you work far better with a partner right now. Even so, the Moon moves into your creative sector this morning, and this can pull up your need for more interaction with others and channels for self-expression.

Leo

The Moon moves into your home and family sector this morning, dear Leo, promoting a naturally more reclusive mood. Practical energy is with you today and tomorrow. This is a period in which responsibilities weigh more heavily in your mind, or others remind you of them. You may be facing reality today, but in such a way that it feels good – you feel stronger knowing where you and everything stands. There is freedom in seeing the truth and accepting it. Co-workers or work itself may be a little more demanding right now. There can be health concerns to deal with, but many of you could come into sagacious advice about a health issue. People see you as more authoritative and competent than usual. Coming to an agreement with a partner is likely now, and it’s bound to be a very creative one.

Virgo

Your ruler, Mercury, forms a parallel with Saturn today, dear Virgo, and this puts you in a somewhat serious frame of mind. This is a great time for considering the practical details of your plans. Facing realities can feel empowering today as this process clarifies your decisions and direction. Love relationships can have a thoughtful or heavy energy surrounding them. Commitments may be made or reconsidered. This is a good day for thinking about how to monetize, or add more structure to, a hobby, to make better use of your leisure time, and to cut back on those things that interfere with getting the most out of your downtime. You’re also coming over quite intelligently and respectably.

Libra

The Moon moves out of your sign this morning, dear Libra, when it enters your resources sector. This influence tends to turn your attention to the practical side of your life, and this is a great time for this with Mercury aligned with Saturn in declination today. As well, a very helpful influence, Saturn trine Uranus, is moving towards exactitude. This is a time for turning dreams into realities. It’s a good day for thinking seriously about home and family matters in addition to solving practical problems. You may be seeing your responsibilities more clearly right now. Focus today should be on building something important to you, keeping in mind long-term goals. You may be getting word on your studies or a communications project now.

Scorpio

With the Moon moving into your sign this morning, dear Scorpio, you are confronting and acknowledging emotions that you previously brushed aside. While this influence is a spontaneous one, there is very practical, steady energy with you today and tomorrow that leads to realistic plans and decision making. It’s a day for bringing form to your ideas, making plans, and filling in details. You are craving more organization, structure, and predictability, particularly with your money, but also in your daily affairs, studies, and projects. You may be talking to people who can give you good advice or helpful information and tips. It’s a good day for concentration and focus. Financial thinking is smart right now, although you are inclined to hold on very tightly to money and possessions just for the moment.

Sagittarius

The Moon moves into your privacy sector this morning, dear Sagittarius, and this brings a stronger need for quiet time so that you can reflect and think more clearly. You’re in need of an emotional recharge of sorts. Money matters tend to weigh a little more heavily on your mind than usual today, however, especially as they pertain to your ability to pursue your personal plans. You can benefit from this exceptionally realistic perspective right now. Dreams, desires, and wishful thinking can sometimes interfere with sound money management, but today, you’re willing to look at matters realistically. Today you are emotionally and mentally equipped to make the right decisions about spending and saving. Ultimately, this serves to increase your peace of mind.

Capricorn

Your responsibilities are on your mind today, dear Capricorn, although the Moon’s move into your social sector this morning can stimulate you to seek out lighthearted or easygoing company. There is a need to be realistic, and perhaps to face reality on a matter, which can lead to a sense of clarity. Watch for being too self-critical, however. Some self-assessment can be appropriate, as it can help motivate you to discipline yourself in order to take care of your priorities, as long as you keep it moderate. Others may not be jumping to help you out today, but this fact can push you to fall back on your inner resources, reminding you that you can be self-sufficient if need be.

Aquarius

This is a good time for thinking more deeply about financial matters, discussions with a friend, and sharing practical ideas, dear Aquarius. The Moon moves into your career and reputation sector this morning where it will spend a couple of days reminding you of your goals and ambitions. Increasingly, life is a little more private and introspective for you these days, however, and today, you could be thinking seriously about the past, or reassessing recent events. There is a tendency to keep things to yourself, but you could have a bit of a heavy aura today as you think about more serious matters, and others may notice this. There can be a strong desire to put something to rest, to tie up loose ends, or to resolve a tricky matter. You are inclined to want to rationalize the irrational, which can be quite useful in moderation.

Pisces

The Moon’s move into your sector of spirit and learning this morning awakens your need for a new focus of interest, dear Pisces. You’re looking for more meaning now. You could be carefully considering a friendship or group association and assessing it in practical terms. Alternatively, you may be seeing the reality of a particular path you’re taking and recognizing the need to make adjustments to your plans. While you should watch for taking things a little too seriously today, it’s generally a good time for considering practical realities. Career projects may be subject to scrutiny, and flaws may be revealed now that need fixing.

*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.

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Astrology of Today – The Details:

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

Date & Time: Dec 23 2016 9:32 am
Event: Moon enters Scorpio
Description: The Moon in Scorpio
Contemplate the deeper things in life. Avoid unnecessary conflict, but if it’s going to improve your life, go ahead and make waves. Tune in to your intuition. This is a good time for investigations, looking into a matter further, doing research, connecting to others with a shared passion, solving a mystery, and devising a strategy. When the Moon in Scorpio is strained, we may take our passions too far.

Date & Time: Dec 23 2016 1:39 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Pll Pal
Description: Transiting Moon Parallel Transiting Pallas

Date & Time: Dec 23 2016 3:27 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Pll Jup
Description: Transiting Moon Parallel Transiting Jupiter

Date & Time: Dec 23 2016 7:07 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Tri Pal
Description: Transiting Moon Trine 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 23 2016 8:31 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cpl Ura
Description: Transiting Moon ContraParallel Transiting Uranus

Date & Time: Dec 23 2016 9:32 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cnj Sco
Description: Transiting Moon Entering Scorpio
Contemplate the deeper things in life. Avoid unnecessary conflict, but if it’s going to improve your life, go ahead and make waves. Tune in to your intuition. This is a good time for investigations, looking into a matter further, doing research, connecting to others with a shared passion, solving a mystery, and devising a strategy. When the Moon in Scorpio is strained, we may take our passions too far.

Date & Time: Dec 23 2016 12:06 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon SSq Jun
Description: Transiting Moon SemiSquare 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 23 2016 2:24 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sxt Sun
Description: Transiting Moon Sextile Transiting Sun
This is a harmonious time. People are more cooperative and supportive than usual. Things seem to flow more easily, and confidence is natural.

Date & Time: Dec 23 2016 4:25 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Tri Mar
Description: Transiting Moon Trine 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 23 2016 5:20 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqr Ves
Description: Transiting Moon Square Transiting Vesta
We can be a little stiff with our emotions, and we can be distracted from our work or focus. There can be difficulty expressing tenderness, concern, or care.

Date & Time: Dec 23 2016 5:30 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Pll Nep
Description: Transiting Moon Parallel Transiting Neptune

Date & Time: Dec 23 2016 8:35 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon SSq Sat
Description: Transiting Moon SemiSquare 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 23 2016 9:17 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sxt Nod
Description: Transiting Moon Sextile 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 23 2016 9:30 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.

Date & Time: Dec 23 2016 9:49 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cpl Nod
Description: Transiting Moon ContraParallel Transiting North Node

Date & Time: Dec 23 2016 1:20 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mer SSq Pal
Description: Transiting Mercury SemiSquare Transiting Pallas
There can be mental tension and disorganization, making this a difficult time to get a clear message across.

Date & Time: Dec 23 2016 7:24 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mer Pll Sat
Description: Transiting Mercury Parallel Transiting Saturn

Strong Signs, Elements, Modes

SCORPIO STRONG
Intense, magnetic, penetrating perception, power to confront. Can be destructive, vengeful, jealous, overly dramatic.
CAPRICORN STRONG
Disciplined, responsible, reliable, industrious, conscientious, practical, achieving. Can be pessimistic, overly conventional, rigid, materialistic, callous.
PISCES STRONG
Compassionate, sensitive, self-sacrificing, gentle, intuitive. Can be escapist, impractical, hyper- sensitive, gullible.

BALANCE OF ELEMENTS

FIRE WEAK
We are not very goal-oriented right now, or motivation to pursue our goals may be waning/lacking. Changes feel overwhelming. Enthusiasm may be low, we argue less, and we think more than we take action.

BALANCE OF MODES

The modes are balanced.

LUNAR PHASE: THIRD QUARTER
Moon from 90 to 45 degrees behind the Sun.
We have strong beliefs and are likely to put them into action. We have the wisdom to know when to act, but sometimes can be inflexible.

The following aspects (major only) and positions are at noon (EST) on December 23rd:

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 SCORPIO
You have an emotional intensity, and a strong need for drama. Under stress you will create drama and intensity in your life. You may have been born at a time when your mother experienced a crisis, or your birth may have been traumatic. Your mother may have been possessive and intense.

2ND DEGREE OF SCORPIO
Part of Body: Urethral meatus
Sabian Symbol: A broken bottle and spilled perfume.

ASPECTS OF THE MOON
SEXTILE THE SUN Orb 1°05′ Applying
This is a harmonious time. People are more cooperative and supportive than usual. Things seem to flow more easily, and confidence is natural.

TRINE MARS Orb 2°02′ Applying
Feelings and desires seem to be in sync, making this a good time to take purposeful action. Healthy competition, resourcefulness, courage.

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.

3RD DEGREE OF CAPRICORN
Part of Body: Cutaneous nerves of thigh
Sabian Symbol: The human soul receptive to growth and understanding.

ASPECTS OF THE SUN
SEXTILE MARS Orb 0°57′ 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.

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.

14TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN
Part of Body: Right knee cartilage
Sabian Symbol: An ancient bas-relief carved in granite.

ASPECTS OF MERCURY
CONJUNCTION PLUTO Orb 3°15′ Separating
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.

19TH DEGREE OF AQUARIUS
Part of Body: Spinal nervous system
Sabian Symbol: A forest fire quenched.

ASPECTS OF VENUS
TRINE JUPITER Orb 1°49′ Applying
You have a talent for putting other people at their ease. Your natural enthusiasm is contagious. Your larger-than-life schemes have a habit of always paying off.

SEXTILE SATURN Orb 2°03′ Applying
You are a loyal and faithful partner. You like commitment and a common purpose in relationships.

SEXTILE URANUS Orb 2°13′ Applying
You like relationships which offer you the opportunity to express your individuality.

MARS

MARS IN PISCES
You have a strong drive for a spiritual path. You have strong subconscious emotions, and are highly intuitive. You may resort to victim-like behaviour when faced with a threatening situation or person.

4TH DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Nerves of left foot
Sabian Symbol: Heavy traffic on a narrow isthmus linking two seaside resorts.

ASPECTS OF MARS
CONJUNCTION NEPTUNE Orb 6°18′ Applying
Your enthusiasm can lack boundaries and you need to learn self discipline. You need to avoid addictive behaviour and would be better to avoid alcohol or drugs. You need to be able to escape into art, or water. Use your energy to create or to enjoy pursuits such as water sports.

CONJUNCTION THE SOUTH NODE Orb 2°34′ 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.

21ST DEGREE OF LIBRA
Part of Body: Renal hilum
Sabian Symbol: A crowd upon a beach.

ASPECTS OF JUPITER
SEXTILE SATURN Orb 0°13′ Applying
You have a chance to be very successful as you are neither profligate nor mean, but have a balance.

OPPOSITION URANUS Orb 0°23′ 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 3°31′ 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 0°42′ 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)

21ST DEGREE OF SAGITTARIUS
Part of Body: Head of left femur
Sabian Symbol: A child and a dog with borrowed eyeglasses.

ASPECTS OF SATURN
TRINE URANUS Orb 0°09′ 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 0°29′ 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 3°54′ 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°43′ 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.

4TH DEGREE OF LEO
Part of Body: Left carotid artery
Sabian Symbol: A man formally dressed and a deer with its horns folded (hanging on a club-house wall).

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.

29TH DEGREE OF AQUARIUS
Part of Body: Left tibia
Sabian Symbol: Butterfly emerging from a chrysalis.

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.

17TH DEGREE OF SAGITTARIUS
Part of Body: Sciatic nerve
Sabian Symbol: An easter sunrise service.

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.

6TH DEGREE OF VIRGO

Part of Body: Descending colon

Sabian Symbol: A merry-go-round.

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.

6TH DEGREE OF PISCES

Part of Body: Left cuboid bone

Sabian Symbol: Officers on dress parade.

*** CONJUNCTIONS TO SELECT FIXED STARS ***

Transits Dec 23 2016 – Event Chart

Aspects to Ven 18°Aq21 -17°08′
Cnj 17°Aq36 SUALOCIN Tantalising but naive.

Aspects to Mar 03°Pi15 -11°15′
Cnj 04°Pi05 FOMALHAUT *** Success through noble ideals

Aspects to Plu 16°Cp39 -21°22′
Cnj 16°Cp51 RUKBAT Steadiness and strength.

Aspects to SNo 05°Pi50 -09°22′
Cnj 05°Pi33 DENEB ADIGE Artistic, strong will.

Aspects to BMo 24°Sc08 -13°55′
Cnj 24°Sc01 AGENA The pain of learning