- The Moon is in Capricorn.
- The Moon is waning and in its Waning Crescent phase.
- The Last Quarter Moon occurred on the 7th and the New Moon/Solar Eclipse will occur on February 15th in the sign of Aquarius.
Daily Astro Highlights for each Sign:
Aries
Thoughts and perhaps interactions can easily turn serious today as there is some heaviness to the day’s energy, dear Aries. Most of this surrounds your career, life direction, ambitions, friends, or reputation. While you’d like to detach yourself from it, it can be a bit of a challenge right now. However, you have support for this if you look for it. In fact, there are more people or one special person in your corner now, and talking through worries can help tremendously. If conversations with others seem to focus on complaints and criticisms, try handling flaws or problems one at a time, step by step. Also, you might ask yourself whether something can be left alone to resolve itself. A Mars-Pluto parallel today is excellent for focus and attention to a passion project or work matter, however.
Taurus
There is serious or sober energy surrounding our thinking processes and communications today, dear Taurus, and for you, this is likely to primarily revolve around your beliefs, opinions, transportation, commuting, and perspective. However, a significant someone is supportive and helps bring you back to earth so that you fret or worry far less. It can be that you’re dealing with minor inconveniences and having a hard time finding the chance to think clearly or to see the big picture. There can also be serious conversations and criticism to deal with now. Keep in mind, though, that difficulties today can lead to superior solutions.
Gemini
You may be dealing with more than the usual inconveniences today, dear Gemini, or unwelcome advice and critique, but nothing you can’t handle. Try not to take offhand remarks too seriously, even if they appear contrary. By avoiding identifying too strongly with these things, you can keep some composure and enjoy the beautiful energies also present today that can lead to opportunities along work and health lines. The mood can be on the severe side, but if you put some picky details behind you, you’ll be able to see the bigger picture more clearly. You can feel particularly motivated to tidy up your life in key ways now.
Cancer
The day holds somewhat serious energy, dear Cancer, as we’re inclined to worry or think more deeply about concerning matters or problem areas under today’s influences. Others may be withholding or critical, but it’s best not to take these things too seriously. Constructive criticism is one thing, and today’s grumpiness quite another, so aim to pay it little or no mind. You may be seeing the flaws of a situation first before its benefits, and if you don’t dwell, then this can help you fix problems. It will be essential to focus on things you can control or improve rather than on those annoying inconveniences that occur whatever you do. There is a small tendency to bicker in a partnership or with someone close to you, but this can be sidestepped if you put your mind to it.
Leo
The Moon spends the day in your work and health sector, dear Leo, and you’re emotionally wired to take care of business, fix problems, and get the job done. Be easy on yourself and humble with others today as a Mercury-Saturn conflict can stir up a tendency for negative thinking or unnecessary criticism. Serious thoughts, worries, or inconveniences today tend to revolve around work, partnership, and health matters as these are the affected themes in your solar chart. Temporarily, you see the flaws more clearly than the positive. However, this can also be a day when your ambition increases or motivation soars related to a home or work project that feels more achievable than ever.
Virgo
Energies today are on the more serious side, dear Virgo, and this can work for and against you, or a bit of both, depending on how it’s all handled! For one, a Mercury-Saturn minor challenge points to possible negative thinking or communicating, as you may be dealing with misunderstandings or delays that you hadn’t anticipated. This can lead to an opportunity to improve and edit, but if it’s out of your control, try focusing on those things you’re able to make right or take a break from overthinking before returning to problem areas. Whether to play it safe or to take a risk can be an issue now. For another, a Mars-Pluto connection deepens your ambition or inspires you to think a little more deeply about a project or relationship, leading to the desire to make improvements and changes.
Libra
Mercury-Saturn today suggests it’s better to focus on editing and fixing problems than pushing the envelope, dear Libra, and this relates mostly to your home life or creative work and love relationships. Double check what you say and write since there is a tendency to take things the wrong way under this influence. Fears or insecurities can skew conversations to complaints and thoughts to negative places. For best results, be willing to let things go and hope that others don’t harp on details. Minor problems aside, you can benefit from a Mars-Pluto parallel today that can light a fire under you to take positive steps towards handling your money better or towards making changes that benefit your income or home life. The Moon is in your home and family sector all day, suggesting the need to enjoy time alone or with familiar people and to rest up.
Scorpio
With Mercury challenged by Saturn today, dear Scorpio, there is a tendency to see the problems more than the benefits of a situation, and it can be difficult not to dwell on problem areas. Conversations and thoughts can quickly turn to criticism, worry, or complaints. Alternatively, you may be dealing with people who are closed to your ideas or not understanding you, which can be irritating. Look for ways to make improvements and know these are temporary and possibly necessary blocks. It’s best to stick to the rules and directions under this influence, but with a Mars-Pluto parallel aspect also influencing the day, your best bet may be pouring your energies into an absorbing project that you love. Your motivation is fueled now, perhaps as the result of problems or misunderstandings, and it can feel right to make a plan or goal and then work on reaching it.
Sagittarius
There is a somewhat heavier or serious energy to today, dear Sagittarius, but it’s nothing you can’t handle. In fact, you this can be a valuable reminder of what’s not working for you. This way, you can go forward either by making edits or focusing on those things that serve you well. Worries about money, resources, or talents may be more prominent now as Saturn is triggered by Mercury. Keep in mind that with this aspect, we tend to dwell on what’s missing or what we’ve lost rather than on what we have or our blessings. Pull out constructive criticism from this, if there is any, and leave behind the rest. If you can fix or improve something, then now is the time to do it, but if it’s beyond your control, then aim to let go. A Mars-Pluto influence today increases your ambition to make more of what you have, making it a wonderful time to develop a natural talent or to do something special with your money.
Capricorn
A Mercury-Saturn influence today can act to skew our thinking to the negative side, dear Capricorn. This can be helpful for identifying problems and flaws that can be fixed and edited, but it can be a bit of a downer if we dwell on them instead. Saturn is in your sign, and this can point to a tendency to be a little too critical or self-critical now. You may be worrying about time constraints or money issues, and you might be feeling a pinch. It could be necessary to cut your losses and move on or work on improvements step by step. Draw upon patience and tap into the energies of Mars-Pluto alignment today that fills you with a stronger sense of purpose and increases your ambition to make important changes.
Aquarius
The energies of the day are less than glamorous, dear Aquarius, with Mercury in your sign in minor challenging aspect to Saturn, as you become aware of a problem or blockage. You could find that others are close-minded to your ideas or plans just for now, or you may be facing some other forms of resistance or blocks that can be annoying, possibly related to unnecessary self-criticism. With the Moon in your privacy sector all day, you’re likely to have a stronger need to take a break from demanding situations. This is natural now as you rest before the Moon enters your sign tomorrow and life picks up pace.
Pisces
This is a time for checking your work or making edits rather than pushing forward, dear Pisces, and you may very well enjoy a break in this way. Even so, there can be some miscommunications or criticism to deal with now as a semi-square between Mercury and Saturn tends to remind us of the flaws more than benefits of a situation. Do your best to be flexible and avoid identifying too much with minor problems and inconveniences. The Moon is in your social sector all day, encouraging you to reach out, make connections, or simply enjoy the company of people already in your life. A Mars-Pluto parallel suggests a robust exchange of ideas or learning experience now.
* 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.
Above are astrological event highlights for the day. Full Horoscopes are on Cafe Astrology. If Your Birthday is February 12th, 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:
Planet Color Key: The longer the bar, the slower the aspecting planet and the longer the duration of the planet’s transit.
Date & Time: 12 Feb 2018 0:00 am
Event: Moon in Capricorn
Description: The Moon in Capricorn
Consolidate. Pay attention to the foundations of life. Repair and restructure. Attend to financial or business matters. Make solid plans and get organized.
Date & Time: 12 Feb 2018 0:08 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sxt Nep
Description: Transiting Moon Sextile 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: 12 Feb 2018 3:47 am
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: 12 Feb 2018 7:49 am
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: 12 Feb 2018 2:21 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cnj Plu
Description: Transiting Moon Conjunction Transiting Pluto
Deeper feelings emerge. Emotional extremes can be experienced now. This can be a time that we crave or recognize the need for an overhaul – a deep, lasting change.
Date & Time: 12 Feb 2018 6:41 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sxt Jup
Description: Transiting Moon Sextile Transiting Jupiter
A great time to take up new feel-good opportunities. Show your confidence and optimism and reap the rewards.
Date & Time: 12 Feb 2018 12:53 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mer Pll Ves
Description: Transiting Mercury Parallel Transiting Vesta
Date & Time: 12 Feb 2018 10:46 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mer SSq Sat
Description: Transiting Mercury SemiSquare Transiting Saturn
Critical thinking that can skew to overly negative, rigid, nit-picky, or narrow. Communications are guarded and unnatural, not flowing. There can be delays or frustrations getting from point A to point B, and getting our message across. A time for editing.
Date & Time: 12 Feb 2018 3:33 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mar Sqq Ura
Description: Transiting Mars SesquiSquare Transiting Uranus
We may be looking to dominate or to assert our independence if we feel trapped, restricted, or otherwise limited. Impulsiveness can be a problem. With creativity, we may be able to break through obstacles in unusual and unique ways.
Date & Time: 12 Feb 2018 5:56 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mar Pll Plu
Description: Transiting Mars Parallel Transiting Pluto
Strong Signs, Elements, Modes
BALANCE OF SIGNS
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.
PISCES STRONG
Compassionate, sensitive, self-sacrificing, gentle, intuitive. Can be escapist, impractical, hyper- sensitive, gullible.
BALANCE OF ELEMENTS
The elements are balanced.
BALANCE OF MODES
The modes are balanced.
LUNAR PHASE: BALSAMIC
Moon less than 45 degrees behind the Sun.
Time to tie up loose ends, review, reflect, let go, and edit.
The following aspects (major only) and positions are at noon (EST) on February 12th:
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 CAPRICORN
You feel secure when life is structured, or you are working hard. You may be emotionally distant or cold. You mother’s love may be limited in some way. Your mother may have been strict or cold.
20TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN
Part of Body: Tendons of right knee
Sabian Symbol: A hidden choir singing.
ASPECTS OF THE MOON
SEXTILE JUPITER Orb 3°17′ Applying
We are generous, forgiving, and high-minded now. We are looking at people and situations positively. This is a good time for making plans.
SQUARE URANUS Orb 6°16′ Applying
There may be sudden, minor changes to plans, schedules. There can be rebelliousness and tension. Aim to be open to possibilities, and avoid making permanent decisions.
CONJUNCTION PLUTO Orb 1°09′ Applying
Deeper feelings emerge. Emotional extremes can be experienced now. This can be a time that we crave or recognize the need for an overhaul – a deep, lasting change.
THE SUN
THE SUN IN AQUARIUS
You are unconventional, friendly, unpredictable and innovative. You like originality and may become rebellious.
24TH DEGREE OF AQUARIUS
Part of Body: Right tibialis anterior muscle
Sabian Symbol: A man turning his back on his passions and teaching from his Experience.
ASPECTS OF THE SUN
CONJUNCTION MERCURY Orb 3°42′ Applying
Thoughts and communications about ourselves and our goals. We are expressing ourselves confidently, directly, and clearly.
SQUARE JUPITER Orb 1°37′ Separating
There can be exaggerated good moods or a tendency to go over the top now. Clashes of ego can occur.
SEXTILE URANUS Orb 1°21′ Applying
You will have the opportunity to express your individuality and unique talents.
MERCURY
MERCURY IN AQUARIUS
You are brimming with original and unique ideas. You enjoy exchanging ideas with other people, particularly friends and groups of people. You are an inventive thinker, and may rebel against old and traditional ideas.
21ST DEGREE OF AQUARIUS
Part of Body: Spinal nervous system
Sabian Symbol: A woman disappointed and disillusioned.
ASPECTS OF MERCURY
SQUARE JUPITER Orb 2°04′ Applying
You have many so many ideas and plans that you are not sure which ones to follow. You make promises you can’t keep, although your intentions are good.
CONJUNCTION THE SOUTH NODE Orb 5°14′ Separating
Your communication skills are highly-developed, but you need to avoid your tendency for talk rather than action. You are being challenged to stop scattering your energy in all directions and put your communication skills to good use.
VENUS
VENUS IN PISCES
You yearn to merge and be at-one with your partner. In fact you want to be at-one with the universe. You also enjoy sharing inspirational activities with your partner, ranging from listening to beautiful music to visiting an art gallery.
3RD DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Nerves of right foot
Sabian Symbol: A petrified forest.
MARS
MARS IN SAGITTARIUS
You are an inspirational leader, and have a strong desire for exploration and adventure. You may be one-pointed in your desires.
11TH DEGREE OF SAGITTARIUS
Part of Body: Adductor muscles
Sabian Symbol: The lamp of physical enlightenment at the left temple.
ASPECTS OF MARS
SQUARE NEPTUNE Orb 2°42′ Applying
This is a time for resting, escaping, or taking a break as we reconsider our needs. We might temporarily lose focus or direction.
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.
23RD DEGREE OF SCORPIO
Part of Body: Nasal bone, fimbria of Fallopian tubes
Sabian Symbol: A bunny metamorphosed into a fairy.
ASPECTS OF JUPITER
SEXTILE PLUTO Orb 2°07′ Separating
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.
TRINE CHIRON Orb 4°02′ Applying
You have the gift of wisdom. You trust your own intuitive nature, and are able to teach others on the spiritual path. You are able to encompass other people’s personal philosophies without feeling threatened, so that others trust you with their spiritual problems.
SATURN
SATURN IN CAPRICORN
Conservation, moderation, definition, structure, simplicity, and realism are themes now. We might also be striving for more authority in a particular area of our lives now. This is a time for making clear choices and decisions, for weeding out what isn’t working for us, and for letting go of lost causes, particularly related to our life path choices, careers, and long-term goals. (December 19, 2017, to March 21, 2020; and then July 1 to December 17, 2020).
6TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN
Part of Body: Right adductor muscle
Sabian Symbol: A dark archway and ten logs at the bottom.
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).
26TH DEGREE OF ARIES
Part of Body: Skull
Sabian Symbol: A man possessed of more gifts than he can hold.
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)
14TH DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Right cutaneous veins
Sabian Symbol: A lady in fox fur.
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).
21ST DEGREE OF CAPRICORN
Part of Body: Tendons of left knee
Sabian Symbol: A relay race.
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).
27TH DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Phalanges of right foot
Sabian Symbol: A harvest moon.
VESTA IN SAGITTARIUS
You have the ability to work relentlessly for a cause in which you believe. You need to make sure you do not exclude other people’s points of view. You have visions and enjoy the adventure of discovery in your work.
13TH DEGREE OF SAGITTARIUS
Part of Body: Long saphenous veins
Sabian Symbol: A widow’s past brought to light.
PALLAS
PALLAS IN TAURUS
You have the ability to see the beauty in nature and the arts. You have much common sense and wisdom. You may become involved in either healing with your hands, or healing the earth through environmental movements.
9TH DEGREE OF TAURUS
Part of Body: Jugular veins
Sabian Symbol: A christmas tree decorated.
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.
25TH DEGREE OF AQUARIUS
Part of Body: Left tibialis anterior muscle
Sabian Symbol: A butterfly with the right wing more perfectly formed.
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.
9TH DEGREE OF LEO
Part of Body: Superior vena cava
Sabian Symbol: Glass blowers shape with their breath glowing forms.
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.
15TH DEGREE OF LEO
Part of Body: Right atrium
Sabian Symbol: A street pageant.
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.
15TH DEGREE OF AQUARIUS
Part of Body: Lymph vessels of right lower leg
Sabian Symbol: Two lovebirds sitting on a fence.
**Conjunctions to Select Fixed Stars on February 12, 2018**
Aspects to Mar 10°Sg29 -21°30′
Cnj 10°Sg00 ANTARES *** Success which can be obsessive
Aspects to Pal 08°Ta08 -17°40′
Cnj 07°Ta54 HAMAL To follow one’s own path
Cnj 08°Ta01 SCHEDIR The Queen, female power.
Aspects to Nod 14°Le58 +16°20′
Cnj 15°Le27 DUBHE Loving but forceful
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