- The Moon is in Pisces until 5:15 AM.
- The Moon is void until 5:15 AM (since yesterday at 9:05 AM).
- The Moon is in Aries from 5:15 AM forward (until Saturday, December 10th, at 7:40 AM).
- The Moon is waxing and in its First Quarter phase.
- The First Quarter Moon occurred yesterday, and the Full Moon will occur on December 13th in Gemini.
- Mercury is in its pre-retrograde shadow (Mercury will be retrograde from December 19-January 8).
- Venus spends its first full day in Aquarius (Venus transits Aquarius from December 7-January 3).
Times are EST
Horoscopes
Aries
There is a fresh feeling to the morning, dear Aries. The Moon’s entry into your sign brings a rush of energy to your life and a desire to begin anew, to start a new project, or to enjoy a new experience. Emotions are strong and clear. Your inclination is to go your own way and stick to your way today. However, this is a good time for connecting with people or information that helps further your career or health goals, so be sure to find the time to include others or to do some networking. With the Sun and Jupiter approaching a sextile, keep alert to possible collaborations.
Taurus
Venus freshly at the top of your chart receives support from the Moon today, dear Taurus, and you’re looking especially good. There can be an interesting connection made with someone from your past, or with information that illuminates your way on a creative or romantic pursuit. Even so, the Moon in your solar twelfth house pulls out your desire to tuck yourself away. You’re in a short two-day cycle that demands some form of withdrawal and extra time for rest and reflection. It’s not the best time to compete or go hard in your life, so take it easy. Embrace the chance to contemplate and process recent events.
Gemini
With the Moon’s move into your social sector this morning, dear Gemini, you are connecting with a need for undemanding situations and people who are like-minded or simply good company. It’s also a time for considering plans and goals that have to do with personal fulfillment and happiness. Dreams and wishes are in stronger focus. The Moon reaches out to Venus in your adventure sector, further stimulating a desire to look forward and move on. Sharing ideas with others can be rewarding now. There can be connections made that help further home and family-related goals today, and this can be with people or information that points you in the right direction.
Cancer
With the Moon’s move to the top of your solar chart this morning, dear Cancer, you’re inclined to get into a frame of mind that’s a little more serious than usual as you consider career matters, bigger plans, responsibilities, and goals. You’re also getting noticed, not necessarily for who you are but for what you do, what you have done, and, yes, also what you haven’t done. It’s the most accountable time of the lunar month. This can be a little annoying, but it serves a useful purpose – checking in with the rules, or your own goals, can motivate you to take care of your priorities and do your best.
Leo
The Moon’s move into your house of spirit this morning can serve to pull you out of yourself, dear Leo. The past couple of days have been useful for much-needed introspection, but now you’re looking out for what’s to come. There is more spontaneity to your approach to the day, and as the Sun and Jupiter move towards a harmonious angle, today’s positive emotional orientation can help you stay alert to possible opportunities to advance your interests. You’re in a good position to enjoy your time with others and to inspire others with your ideas. This can also be a time to connect with people or information that supports your income or financial state.
Virgo
With the Moon’s move into your solar eighth house this morning, dear Virgo, you may be in the position to play detective. You tend to be investigating, researching, and analyzing things now, and you are drawn to activities that consume you and get you completely involved. It’s a good time for making connections, however, so be sure to pull yourself away from your explorations from time to time. These connections can be made to people or information that helps you push your personal plans forward. Creatively speaking, you’re in good form today, although you can give off a rather playful vibe when you’re taking things more seriously than you appear. As such, playful jabs could lead to hurt feelings.
Libra
With the Moon’s move into your partnership sector this morning, dear Libra, you’re beginning a more social phase. It’s a good time for giving your close relationships or significant people in your life their due attention, and it’s also a time for negotiating, compromising, and showing how fair you can be. This morning is particularly good for interactions with others, especially partners, children, and lovers. It’s important to do some bending and accommodating now, but know your limits in this regard, as you do both yourself and others a disservice if you let yourself get to the point of feeling put upon. You’ll be particularly sensitive to imbalances today, and a harmonious, easy atmosphere is the goal.
Scorpio
With the Moon’s move into your health and work sector this morning, dear Scorpio, it’s a good time to give these matters their due attention, particularly if you’ve been putting things off. Your desire to be productive and useful tends to dominate now. This is a time for tucking away emotions just enough to take care of business. This ultimately helps you perform at your best in other areas of life. If a health or self-care program needs an update, consider ways to re-motivate yourself to get back into the saddle, so to speak. However, keep your ear to the ground today, as there can be inspiration for new ideas, dreams, and goals incoming through news you hear or people you meet.
Sagittarius
While domestic affairs continue to grab your attention, dear Sagittarius, this morning’s Moon transit pulls you out of hiding. In fact, you may very well crave an audience or a bit of applause now with the Moon moving into your theatrical solar fifth house. This is a time for losing some of your inhibitions and sharing a bit of your unique self with others, whether it’s through romance or creative self-expression. This is a time of the lunar month to follow your heart. You’re likely to tune into needs that you’ve pushed to the side. As playful as you’re feeling, don’t entirely ignore business or career-related news and ideas, as this can be a day for discovering valuable information that can further your professional goals.
Capricorn
With the Moon’s move into your home and family sector this morning, dear Capricorn, it’s time to spend some time unplugged or on hiatus. Honor your needs for familiarity, comfort, and rest away from the demands and concerns of the outside world when possible. Family or household matters tend to attract your attention and thrive for you right now. There can be an urge to buy something for loved ones or the home. It’s a time for hitting the reset button as you rebuild strength. Even so, there can be news or incoming information about courses or opportunities that are likely to benefit you, so tune in from time to time!
Aquarius
The Moon’s move into your solar third house this morning points to a need for more stimulation, particularly of the mental variety, dear Aquarius. With this influence, you are curious and not inclined to stick to any one particular task or topic for very long, but this is quite fine for this short cycle. You are exploring ideas and reaching out. In some ways, it’s the concept of throwing things at the wall and seeing which ones will stick. You’ll have plenty of time to both pare down and buckle down in coming days and weeks. For now, treat yourself to many ideas, perspectives, and opinions before settling. Teaching, authoring, and communications, in general, can be especially rewarding now. You might find it pleasant to talk something through, spend time with others, and learn assorted facts.
Pisces
With the Moon’s move out of your sign and into your solar second house this morning, dear Pisces, you’re less focused on emotional whims and more interested in getting comfortable. There can be special interest in, or focus on, money, possessions, valuables, and comfort levels. You tend to do a mental inventory of what you have and what you’re lacking, although this may not be the most objective assessment! You might want to look into ways to increase your income or boost your feeling of security and abundance now. The desire for comfort is very strong today, and may very well be the primary driving force behind most of your decisions and actions. While you tend to stick to safe, familiar, and comfortable settings and tasks, this can be a time for bumping into someone or stumbling upon information that gives you more clarity in the relationship department.
*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: 8 Dec 2016 5:15 am
Event: Moon enters Aries
Description: The Moon in Aries
We are itching to take action and to pioneer something. All things equal, this is a time to begin new projects. Exercise patience and selflessness where possible, but embrace Aries’ courage and directness. Look out for new opportunities.
Date & Time: 8 Dec 2016 5:15 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cnj Ari
Description: Transiting Moon Entering Aries
We are itching to take action and to pioneer something. All things equal, this is a time to begin new projects. Exercise patience and selflessness where possible, but embrace Aries’ courage and directness. Look out for new opportunities.
Date & Time: 8 Dec 2016 7:01 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sxt Ven
Description: Transiting Moon Sextile Transiting Venus
We are less inhibited and more willing to indulge ourselves. Love and romance can be favorable. Decorating, beauty treatments, the arts, creative pursuits, parties, dates, and recreation are generally favored now. Smile, laugh, and enjoy!
Date & Time: 8 Dec 2016 12:08 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Pll Cer
Description: Transiting Moon Parallel Transiting Ceres
Date & Time: 8 Dec 2016 2:46 pm
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: 8 Dec 2016 3:12 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Pll Chi
Description: Transiting Moon Parallel Transiting Chiron
Date & Time: 8 Dec 2016 5:29 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Qnx Nod
Description: Transiting Moon Quincunx Transiting North Node
There may be the need to pause to adjust things before moving plans forward. We could feel at odds with others on an emotional level. Public relations are not as favorable now.
Date & Time: 8 Dec 2016 5:30 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon SSq Mar
Description: Transiting Moon SemiSquare Transiting Mars
We can overreact and exhibit impatience. However, this can also be a time of self-motivation.
Date & Time: 8 Dec 2016 6:43 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqr Mer
Description: Transiting Moon Square Transiting Mercury
We may not be communicating with sensitivity. What we communicate could misrepresent what we truly feel. There could be troubles with mechanics, computers, transportation, and miscommunications. We may not be understanding one another. We can be a little fickle and not especially objective. Think before you speak. Otherwise misunderstandings are likely to occur. Count to ten if you’re feeling annoyed.
Date & Time: 8 Dec 2016 11:00 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon SSq Pal
Description: Transiting Moon SemiSquare Transiting Pallas
We may be concerned about what others are thinking of us now, and can be sensitive to negativity and criticism, or what we perceive as such. We might not understand one another, and can be at odds with one another on a mental or intellectual level. Someone’s belief or idea can make us feel insecure or out of sorts, or otherwise rub us the wrong way.
Date & Time: 8 Dec 2016 4:18 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mer Tri Nod
Description: Transiting Mercury Trine Transiting North Node
Projects prove successful right now, particularly those involving teamwork. Co-operate and reap the rewards.
Strong Signs, Elements, Modes
BALANCE OF SIGNS
ARIES STRONG
Initiating, pioneering energy. Independent, bold, courageous, assertive, fiery, inspirational, direct, decisive. Can be egotistical, impulsive, impatient, aggressive, lacking subtlety.
SAGITTARIUS STRONG
Inspiring, broad vision, enthusiastic, goal seeking, truthful, adventurous. Can be reckless, unrestrained, tactless.
CAPRICORN STRONG
Disciplined, responsible, reliable, industrious, conscientious, practical, achieving. Can be pessimistic, overly conventional, rigid, materialistic, callous.
AQUARIUS STRONG
Humanitarian, innovative, group conscious, progressive, serving others. Can be rebellious, eccentric, aloof, emotionally superficial, overly extroverted.
BALANCE OF ELEMENTS
FIRE STRONG
Fire is enthusiastic, dynamic, and spontaneous, but lacks reflection. We are more courageous and adventurous now, with a tendency to act before thinking. There is little concern about what happened in the past. We are competitive and possibly impatient or bored easily.
WATER WEAK
There may be some insensitivity or lack of empathy now. We may be out of touch with what we’re feeling or with our emotional needs. We may be tougher than usual now, and more inclined to follow mental or practical considerations than we are to listen to our intuition.
BALANCE OF MODES
The modes are balanced.
Current Lunar Phase
LUNAR PHASE: FIRST QUARTER
Moon from 90 to 135 degrees ahead of the Sun.
We are motivated to take action, perhaps due to a clash, conflict, or stress, as we are more aware of problems and differences now. Plans are beginning to take off or turn a corner. We should watch for pushing too hard.
The following aspects (major only) and positions are at noon (EST) on December 8th:
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 ARIES
We are itching to take action and to pioneer something. All things equal, this is a time to begin new projects. Exercise patience and selflessness where possible, but embrace Aries’ courage and directness. Look for new opportunities.
4TH DEGREE OF ARIES
Part of Body: Pineal Gland
Sabian Symbol: Two lovers strolling through a secluded walk.
ASPECTS OF THE MOON
SQUARE MERCURY Orb 3°35′ Applying
It’s difficult to make decisions now as emotional needs and wants tend to conflict with what we feel are the most logical choices. Judgment may be skewed by emotions or personal bias.
SEXTILE VENUS Orb 2°38′ Separating
We are cooperative, obliging, and kind under this influence. We are more inclined to express our appreciation or affection.
THE SUN
THE SUN IN SAGITTARIUS
You are a sunny and adventurous individual. You are optimistic and philosophical, and may tend to bluntness.
18TH DEGREE OF SAGITTARIUS
Part of Body: Right femur
Sabian Symbol: Tiny children in sunbonnets.
ASPECTS OF THE SUN
SEXTILE JUPITER Orb 1°01′ Applying
There can be a good, nice, and healthy feeling of optimism and confidence now. We might promote, publish, advertise, or market with greater success. We are generous and tolerant, giving people the benefit of the doubt, expecting the best from others and from ourselves. We can see the big picture.
CONJUNCTION SATURN Orb 1°36′ 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 3°41′ Applying
We are looking forward, happy and confident about making changes and improvements. We are willing to experiment and explore.
SQUARE CHIRON Orb 3°39′ Applying
We can feel especially vulnerable to criticism or fear rejection now, or could struggle with a situation where we may need to humble ourselves. People or circumstances may seem to be exposing or playing on our vulnerabilities.
MERCURY
MERCURY IN CAPRICORN
You are a wise and careful thinker. You place importance on credibility and authority. Therefore you will seek knowledge which carries some authority. You may approach new ideas with caution.
8TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN
Part of Body: Lymph vessels of knee
Sabian Symbol: Birds in the house singing happily.
ASPECTS OF MERCURY
SEXTILE NEPTUNE Orb 1°50′ Applying
Our words and thoughts can be more imaginative and colorful, subtle or creative. We can experience a sense of knowing and understanding with minimal explanation or instruction. Intuition is highlighted or awakened.
CONJUNCTION PLUTO Orb 8°40′ Applying
You have a probing mind. You avoid social chit-chat preferring deep and meaningful conversations. You are able to research topics of interest.
VENUS
VENUS IN AQUARIUS
You enjoy unconventional and odd relationships, which give you the freedom to express your individuality. You enjoy talking more than touching. You enjoy being in a group of friends.
2ND DEGREE OF AQUARIUS
Part of Body: Left tibial nerve
Sabian Symbol: An unexpected thunderstorm.
MARS
MARS IN AQUARIUS
You will fight for just causes. You are unpredictable, but will probably be a group leader. You may become rebellious when angry.
22ND DEGREE OF AQUARIUS
Part of Body: Right gastroscnemius muscle
Sabian Symbol: A rug placed on a floor for children to play on.
ASPECTS OF MARS
TRINE JUPITER Orb 3°52′ Separating
You are enthusiastic with an endless source of energy. You could direct your energy to achievement in sports, politics or travel.
SEXTILE URANUS Orb 1°12′ Separating
You enjoy being able to express your enormous energy. In any field you are able to bring enthusiasm. Avoid the mundane.
JUPITER
JUPITER IN LIBRA
You have a strong concern for justice. You are a diplomatic teacher, and express your spiritual values in your relationships.
19TH DEGREE OF LIBRA
Part of Body: Calyx major
Sabian Symbol: A gang of robbers in hiding.
ASPECTS OF JUPITER
SEXTILE SATURN Orb 0°34′ Applying
You have a chance to be very successful as you are neither profligate nor mean, but have a balance.
OPPOSITION URANUS Orb 2°39′ 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 1°53′ 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.
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)
19TH DEGREE OF SAGITTARIUS
Part of Body: Left femur
Sabian Symbol: Pelicans, disturbed by people move their habitat.
ASPECTS OF SATURN
TRINE URANUS Orb 2°05′ 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 2°02′ Applying
There can be fears now of not being competent or effective enough to meet our responsibilities, or we could find it hard to strike out on a unique path, again due to fears or insecurities. The desire to break from the status quo is strong, but we may not have the necessary confidence to do so. We may have difficulties empathizing with others and understanding ourselves.
URANUS
URANUS IN ARIES
The urge to start fresh, to break free from restrictive attitudes or circumstances, to totally redesign an area of our lives (or even our personalities), and to gain freedom through independence is strong during this cycle. (May 27, 2010 to August 13, 2010, then March 11th, 2011 to May 15, 2018, then November 6, 2018 to March 6, 2019).
21ST DEGREE OF ARIES
Part of Body: Eye muscles
Sabian Symbol: A pugilist entering the ring.
ASPECTS OF URANUS
SQUARE PLUTO Orb 4°33′ 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 2°13′ 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.
6TH DEGREE OF LEO
Part of Body: Entrance of pulmonary artery
Sabian Symbol: An old-fashioned woman and an up-to-date girl.
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.
26TH DEGREE OF AQUARIUS
Part of Body: Right fibula
Sabian Symbol: A hydrometer.
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.
12TH DEGREE OF SAGITTARIUS
Part of Body: Long saphenous veins
Sabian Symbol: A flag that turns into an eagle that crows.
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.
8TH DEGREE OF VIRGO
Part of Body: Abdominal cavity
Sabian Symbol: A girl takes her first dancing instruction.
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.
8TH DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Left talus
Sabian Symbol: A girl blowing a bugle.
*** CONJUNCTIONS TO SELECT FIXED STARS ***
Transits 8 Dec 2016 – Event Chart
Aspects to Ven 01°Aq15 -22°10′
Cnj 02°Aq00 ALTAIR To explore, to be bold.
Aspects to Plu 16°Cp10 -21°24′
Cnj 15°Cp32 VEGA Charismatic, magical, lucky
Cnj 16°Cp51 RUKBAT Steadiness and strength.
Aspects to Nod 07°Vi06 +08°53′
Cnj 07°Vi41 THUBAN To protect or make a treasure.
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