- The Moon is in Cancer.
- The Moon is waning and in its Full phase.
- The Full Moon occurred on the 3rd in the sign of Gemini, and the Last Quarter Moon will occur on the 10th.
- Mercury is retrograde in the sign of Sagittarius (Mercury is retrograde from December 3-22).
- Chiron stations and turns direct today.
Horoscopes
Aries
The Moon spends the day in your sector of home and family, dear Aries, and while responsibilities do call and you’re responsive to them, your heart is with your home or family now. It’s a time of needing a little extra comfort, security, and space. You may be thinking about the future and doing some planning ahead right now. Conversations and news can take on a more serious tone than usual. Later today and into tomorrow, you’re getting into a rather ambitious frame of mind. It’s a good time for learning or relearning something with a new perspective or understanding.
Taurus
The Moon spends the day in your communications sector, dear Taurus, but as light and airy as this area of your solar chart is, there is a somewhat serious tone to the day. You’ll want to take care of business (or need to), and you may return to previous problems that you thought were behind you but that now require further attention. A financial or relationship matter may require clarification. This can be a time for paying back debts or finding something lost. Straightening an issue out or squaring a matter is in focus now.
Gemini
The Moon spends the day in your resources sector, dear Gemini, and emotions settle in. It’s easier than usual to put your feelings aside so that you can tend to business. This is usually one of the more stable periods of the lunar month. At the very least, you incline to want and seek more predictability now, whether or not you receive it! Retrograde Mercury returns to an alignment with Saturn, pulling up reasons for further attention to an old problem or for the return to a former decision for editing or refinement. Your words have more impact than usual now.
Cancer
The Moon spends the day in your sign, dear Cancer. While this is usually a time for more emotional spontaneity in your life, as the day advances, you’ll find energy a little heavy or just plain serious. Perhaps it’s a duty you need to return to, and you may have thought it was already complete. Or, this may be about the return to a previous decision from a new perspective. There can indeed be a change of mind or plans now as further information comes to your attention. It can feel as if you’re going backward or losing time now, but this is all part of a natural ebb and flow, so do what you can.
Leo
The Moon spends the day in your privacy sector, dear Leo, and this generally means laying low is best for you in some way, just for now. You may need a little extra rest or anonymity before the Moon enters Leo tomorrow afternoon and begins a new lunar cycle for you. While starting fresh is on the horizon, today feels a little too serious or even stodgy to imagine adopting a brand new attitude. Take things easy. A Sun-Saturn parallel can turn your attention to duties, plans, and objectives as the day advances. While this is a day that feels right for making commitments, it’s better to work on making edits and refinements than pushing ahead.
Virgo
The Moon spends the day in your social sector, dear Virgo, and while this brief monthly transit is usually light in nature or theme, the day feels a little more practical, serious, or business-like than usual. Your mind is likely to turn to problems, flaws, and responsibilities. Family or domestic chores may need extra attention, or you may be returning to a problem that seemed resolved, but that has untangled or come apart in some way. Today and tomorrow, you can be very busy fixing things! You’re in a good position to take the lead and solve issues.
Libra
The Moon spends the day in your sector of career and reputation, dear Libra, turning your attention to business or practical affairs. This works well with the Saturnine energy of the day. In fact, you’re in the just the right frame of mind to deal with duties and responsibilities. However, problems from the past seem to creep back up on you now, and you may not feel that you’re getting ahead as you attend to things you thought were done. Progress may not be much, but you’re in good shape for fixing nagging issues today and tomorrow.
Scorpio
The Moon spends the day in your spirit sector, dear Scorpio, putting you in the right frame of mind for rising above small problems as you know they’re not very significant in the long run. Even so, you may not get around solving them now. In fact, old issues seem to creep up on you when you least expect it. The point is, though, that you can take care of business without working yourself up about all that’s going wrong with this bigger perspective in mind. This can be a time of adopting a no-nonsense or serious approach to money or valuables. Alternatively, if someone is overstepping their bounds with you, it may be a time for drawing the line.
Sagittarius
The Moon spends the day in your intimacy sector, dear Sagittarius, and you’re taking life a little more seriously today. With Saturn strong today, this is the right frame of mind for resolving problems. It may not be the most glamorous of days, but it’s useful for making edits and refinements to plans that ultimately strengthen them. Even so, don’t set things in stone just yet. Mercury is retrograde in your sign, and changes of mind are par for the course. You may be called upon for advice, support, help, or an obligation. Draw upon your patience and think about long-term benefits rather than short-term pleasure now!
Capricorn
The Moon spends the day in your partnership sector, dear Capricorn, and you tend to seek out company. You’re thinking about others or your relationships more than usual today. It’s a fine time to connect, but there is a serious tone to the day, especially as it advances. Conversations turn business-like, or shop talk predominates. People may be seeking your advice, or you may be taking the lead and solving problems. Your attention turns to long-standing, lingering issues, and you may be revisiting recent decisions, perhaps with a new angle. Today and tomorrow are good for taking action on your ideas, although you may not be making much progress on the surface of things since your attention can easily turn to problems from the past.
Aquarius
The Moon spends the day in your sector of routines, habits, and work, dear Aquarius. Emotionally, you’re geared to solving problems and handling details of your everyday life, which meshes well with a Saturn theme introduced today that encourages attention to practical priorities. Conversations also tend to turn serious, particularly with or about friends. Responsibilities or obligations can be in high focus today and tomorrow. You may be redoing a project you previously thought was complete or you could be questioning a recent commitment or decision.
Pisces
The Moon spends the day in your expressive, playful solar fifth house, dear Pisces, but while you can begin the day ready for some fun, as it advances, you’re more likely to get caught up in small problems, duties, and obligations. This is a bit of a mismatch but can end up balancing you out well since you’re inclined to stay in a positive frame of mind despite small mix-ups and dealing with minor problems. Conversations tend to turn serious, to the point, or business-like. Even so, if mistakes or delays have been part of the picture recently, then today and tomorrow are useful for ironing everything out.
* 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.
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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 5 2017 0:00 am
Event: Moon in Cancer
Description: The Moon in Cancer
This is a good time for making or nurturing emotional connections, sharing feelings, and connecting with our imagination, warmth, compassion, and sensitivity. We might concentrate on home, family, and domestic matters now. Nurture others and also the self.
Date & Time: Dec 5 2017 7:13 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Tri Ves
Description: Transiting Moon Trine Transiting Vesta
We can derive a nice feeling of satisfaction and fulfillment from tending to our responsibilities, work, or other commitment. We are more able to make sacrifices or put our emotions aside in order to get something important done. Alternatively, we can bring more sensitivity to our practical affairs. This can be a good time to commit fully to something – especially health and healing matters. It’s also a strong time for taking care of domestic matters.
Date & Time: Dec 5 2017 9:50 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Tri Nep
Description: Transiting Moon Trine Transiting Neptune
This is a feel-good time if we allow ourselves to relax and tune into the subtle aspects of life – art, nature, beauty, dreams, and spiritual realms. We absorb things easily, our senses are in good form, and we more naturally accept things and people as they are. There is no need to look for definite answers right now.
Date & Time: Dec 5 2017 10:38 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Tri Jup
Description: Transiting Moon Trine Transiting Jupiter
We want to do good and to honor our inner code. We don’t sweat the small stuff right now. We are generous with our energy, time, and money. A great time to take up new feel-good opportunities. Show your confidence and optimism and reap the rewards.
Date & Time: Dec 5 2017 1:30 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Qnx Sun
Description: Transiting Moon Quincunx Transiting Sun
How we feel and what we think we should do can be at odds right now. We could act on our will at the expense of our feelings, or act on our feelings at the expense of our will or ego. Either way, we can feel unsatisfied.
Date & Time: Dec 5 2017 8:06 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Opp Plu
Description: Transiting Moon Opposition Transiting Pluto
A buried or frustrating issue can now come to a head. Something from the past or that was previously hidden can surface. There can be intensity in our relationships or emotional turbulence within. Complex feelings and entanglements can be issues. The need to let go of something could emerge. Wait for the tension to subside before taking action.
Date & Time: Dec 5 2017 10:21 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Sun Pll Sat
Description: Transiting Sun Parallel Transiting Saturn
Date & Time: Dec 5 2017 4:46 am
Event: Tr Chi D
Description: Transiting Chiron Stationary
Date & Time: Dec 5 2017 6:50 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Pal Sqr Jun
Description: Transiting Pallas Square Transiting Juno
This can be a difficult time to listen and relate to others due to a tendency to try to one-up or undermine others’ opinions or to score intellectual points.
Strong Signs, Elements, Modes
BALANCE OF SIGNS
CANCER STRONG
Nurturing, protective, tenacious, emotional sensitive, watery, strong roots. Can be overly protective, unwilling to let go, timid, reclusive.
SAGITTARIUS STRONG
Inspiring, broad vision, enthusiastic, goal seeking, truthful, adventurous. Can be reckless, unrestrained, tactless.
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.
EARTH WEAK
There can be a lack of desire, interest, or skills regarding practical affairs. We may not be very much in touch with reality. Difficulties concentrating, grounding ourselves.
AIR WEAK
We may have a difficult time being objective or detached. We may not be especially communicative.
BALANCE OF MODES
FIXED WEAK
We may be open to change but may not have much follow-through.
MUTABLE STRONG
We are flexible, adaptable, willing, open to change, and possibly flighty or nervous.
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 5th:
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 CANCER
You need nurturing. Under stress you may want to retire to the comfort of your home. You will form a strong bond with your mother. You may have difficulty in breaking away from home later in life.
13TH DEGREE OF CANCER
Part of Body: Lesser curvature of stomach
Sabian Symbol: One hand slightly flexed with a very prominent thumb.
ASPECTS OF THE MOON
QUINCUNX THE SUN Orb 0°52′ Applying
We can have a hard time integrating our emotional needs or feelings with what we think we should do now, leading to some indecision. Resistance.
TRINE JUPITER Orb 0°50′ Separating
We can be motivated to honor our inner code. We don’t sweat the small stuff right now. We are generous with our energy, time, and money. A great time to take up new feel-good opportunities. Show your confidence and optimism and reap the rewards.
TRINE NEPTUNE Orb 1°21′ Separating
We are turning into the subtle aspects of life – art, nature, beauty, dreams, and spiritual realms. We more naturally accept situations and people as they are. Sensitivity, compassion.
OPPOSITION PLUTO Orb 5°03′ Applying
A buried or frustrating issue can now come to a head. Something from the past or something that was previously hidden can surface. There can be intensity in our relationships or emotional turbulence within. Complex feelings and entanglements can be issues. The need to let go of something could emerge. Wait for the tension to subside before taking action.
THE SUN
THE SUN IN SAGITTARIUS
You are a sunny and adventurous individual. You are optimistic and philosophical, and may tend to bluntness.
14TH DEGREE OF SAGITTARIUS
Part of Body: Cutaneous vessles of the thighs
Sabian Symbol: The pyramids and the sphinx.
ASPECTS OF THE SUN
CONJUNCTION VENUS Orb 8°18′ 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.
SQUARE NEPTUNE Orb 2°14′ Separating
This a time for dreaming rather than important decision-making. It’s a good time to pay special attention to dreams and inspiration. Clarity may not be with us, but we probably don’t need it right now. It’s difficult to know for certain what we want, as we may be wavering.
MERCURY
MERCURY IN 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.
29TH DEGREE OF SAGITTARIUS
Part of Body: Left leg muscles
Sabian Symbol: A fat boy mowing the lawn.
ASPECTS OF MERCURY
SEXTILE MARS Orb 1°06′ Applying
You are a quick learner and can be perceptive.
CONJUNCTION SATURN Orb 0°29′ Applying
You have a logical mind. As a child you were shy and unable to express your opinions. As an adult you will become a voice of authority.
TRINE URANUS Orb 3°53′ Applying
We are mentally alert and aware, and might be experimenting or opening our minds to new ideas. We could be feeling inspired, and our thinking is inventive. Varying our usual routine may be rewarding.
SQUARE CHIRON Orb 4°28′ Applying
There can be insecurity about our own ideas or decisions, or we may not know who/what to believe. Words, or lack of, can hurt right now. There is greater sensitivity to what is being said, choice of words, and syntax.
VENUS
VENUS IN 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.
6TH DEGREE OF SAGITTARIUS
Part of Body: Left femoral artery
Sabian Symbol: A game of cricket.
MARS
MARS IN LIBRA
You have a strong desire for diplomacy and justice, and a strong creative urge. You may become indecisive when opposed.
28TH DEGREE OF LIBRA
Part of Body: Bladder
Sabian Symbol: A man in deep gloom. Unnoticed, angels come to his help.
ASPECTS OF MARS
SEXTILE SATURN Orb 0°36′ Applying
This is a good time to temper our energy and to exercise better judgment, as well as to get organized. Traditional methods work, and thoroughness brings rewards.We are self-disciplined and controlled.
OPPOSITION URANUS Orb 2°47′ Separating
You enjoy the excitement of conflict and challenge. You can be arrogant or charming and do well in selling. Be careful with dangerous sports as you can be accident prone.
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.
13TH DEGREE OF SCORPIO
Part of Body: Vulva, Labia minora, glans penis
Sabian Symbol: An inventor inventing.
ASPECTS OF JUPITER
TRINE NEPTUNE Orb 0°30′ 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.
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)
29TH DEGREE OF SAGITTARIUS
Part of Body: Left leg muscles
Sabian Symbol: A fat boy mowing the lawn.
ASPECTS OF SATURN
TRINE URANUS Orb 3°24′ 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.
SQUARE CHIRON Orb 3°59′ Separating
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).
25TH DEGREE OF ARIES
Part of Body: Sternocleidomastoid muscle
Sabian Symbol: A double promise reveals its inner and outer meanings.
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).
18TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN
Part of Body: Ligaments of right knee
Sabian Symbol: The union jack flies from a new British destroyer
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.
10TH DEGREE OF SCORPIO
Part of Body: Corpus cavernosum of penis
Sabian Symbol: A fellowship supper reawakens unforgettable inner ties.
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 CAPRICORN
You want a partner who you can respect, and who respects you. You seek long-term commitment and may marry later in life.
26TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN
Part of Body: Connections between femur and tibia
Sabian Symbol: A water sprite.
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.
18TH DEGREE OF LEO
Part of Body: Right cardiac cavity
Sabian Symbol: A chemist conducts an experiment before his students.
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.
17TH DEGREE OF LEO
Part of Body: Right auricle
Sabian Symbol: Volunteer church choir makes social event of rehearsal.
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.
17TH DEGREE OF AQUARIUS
Part of Body: Spinal nervous system
Sabian Symbol: A watchdog standing guard.
*** CONJUNCTIONS TO SELECT FIXED STARS ***
Transits 5 December 2017
Aspects to Mer 28°Sg47 -24°04′
Cnj 28°Sg59 ACUMEN Enduring attacks which weaken.
Aspects to Jup 12°Sc01 -14°28′
Cnj 12°Sc32 ALPHECCA Fruitfulness
Cnj 12°Sc06 ACRUX Focused on the physical world.
Aspects to Sat 28°Sg18 -22°29′
Cnj 28°Sg59 ACUMEN Enduring attacks which weaken.
Aspects to SNo 16°Aq57 -15°44′
Cnj 17°Aq37 SUALOCIN Tantalising but naive.
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