- The Moon is in Scorpio until 1:52 PM.
- The moon is void until 1:52 PM (since 2:38 PM yesterday).
- The Moon is in Sagittarius from 1:52 PM forward.
- The Moon is waning and in its Waning Gibbous phase until 2:33 PM, after which the Moon is in its Last Quarter phase.
- The Last Quarter Moon occurs today at 2:33 PM.
- Venus is in its pre-retrograde shadow (Venus will be retrograde from March 4-April 15).
Times are EST.
Horoscopes
Aries
The Sun moves into your privacy sector this morning, dear Aries, launching a yearly month-long cycle in which you require more rest and time for reflection before you begin a brand-new cycle in March. It’s the end of the solar year, and you’re in good shape for reviewing recent events and completing some projects that have outgrown their use. You can benefit from some extra time to yourself and relative anonymity. Healing, restful activities are helpful now, particularly if you’ve gotten yourself into a state of overload. The Moon moves into your adventure sector this afternoon, however, and conflicting urges are likely. On the one hand, you’d rather withdraw into yourself, and on the other, you crave new experiences. This is only a state of mind and is temporary. In fact, the friction created now can prompt you to find creative solutions to your dilemma.
Taurus
The Sun’s move into your social sector today launches a month-long cycle in which social opportunities increase, dear Taurus. Your performance and material goals begin to take on less importance to you going forward. Friends may come out of the woodwork, invitations come in, and chances to connect with your “happiness goals” emerge in the weeks ahead. You enjoy group activities or teamwork now. You are more experimental in your approach to the world as you come out of a cycle in which you followed the rules more carefully than usual. This is a light-hearted, somewhat detached cycle so that when the Moon moves into your deep, intimate solar eighth house early afternoon, you may feel quite conflicted. However, once you get over this hump, you’ll discover ways to satisfy both your need to feel attached and your desire to branch out.
Gemini
The Sun moves to the top of your solar chart this morning, dear Gemini, representing a yearly peak of sorts. This can be a time to perform or make announcements for some. In the coming month, the Sun’s transit of your career and reputation sector encourages you to play by the rules more carefully, to fill your responsibilities, and to nurture your ambitions. It’s a goal-setting time of year. You may be leading or managing others now, or you could be outshining others in your career. You receive more attention, and perhaps a little scrutiny. The Moon moves into your partnership sector this afternoon, encouraging you to focus on your relationships or social life, however. Your need for reassurance and your drive to succeed seem to be at cross-purposes now, but with some creativity, you can manage both.
Cancer
With the Sun now traveling through your solar ninth house for the coming month, dear Cancer, you have a taste for adventure in some form, whether physical or mental, and you’re inclined to search for ways to broaden your horizons and your understanding of the world. You seek out truths and answers to the bigger life questions. This is a time for entertaining ideas for your future and for getting a larger perspective or overview of your life. There tend to be fewer obstacles in your way, in general. Today, however, with the Quarter Moon in your solar sixth house challenging the Sun, you should avoid taking on too much or promising more than you can deliver. The desire to take care of details conflicts with your urge to expand your experiences. You find problems hard to ignore right now. Look for solutions rather than allow tension rule your day.
Leo
The Sun enters your solar eighth house this morning, dear Leo, launching a month-long cycle in which you pay considerable attention to your private world. You desire a little more intensity from life than usual – this is a time for really diving into your projects, relationships, and endeavors. There can be some feelings of discontent with life as it is, and this can prompt you to make deep changes. Matters related to power dynamics, money, and sharing can be bigger themes in your life until March 20th. You’re inclined to strategize and plan rather than jump into action during this cycle. Today, the Moon’s move into your solar fifth house clashes with these themes, creating some friction, as it encourages you to seek out lighter, more playful and spontaneous experiences.
Virgo
The Sun moves into your opposite sign this morning, dear Virgo, where it will transit for the coming month. This can be a time of year when a close partnership comes into stronger focus. You’re more relationship-focused than usual now, and you’re inclined to seek out one-on-one activities. You are putting more of yourself and your energy into your relationships with others. If you’ve been focusing too much on your personal plans or if your life has become a little out of balance, this is a time to create more harmony. Today, the Moon moves into your sector of home and family, however, and you can feel a strong tug towards familiar activities and perhaps keeping to yourself. Some tension is possible as a result, but can also stimulate you to seek out creative solutions.
Libra
The Sun’s move into your solar sixth house today brings a new theme of work and health into your life for the coming month, dear Libra. This is a time for really digging into the details of your life, solving problems, and getting your life in order in key ways. You’re particularly good at adjusting to life’s circumstances and making small changes that help you get on track. This is a great time for perfecting skills and projects, although there can be times when you find it hard to feel satisfied, which can lead to tension. Watch for a tendency to worry, fret, and otherwise overthink. Use this period well for stepping up your routines and taking care of unfinished business. Today, the Moon moves into your solar third house and clashes with the Sun, however. While you can be equally interested in personal pursuits and duties, it’s important not to overdo. Life can be a little too chaotic.
Scorpio
The Moon continues its transit of your sign until early afternoon, dear Scorpio, and emotions are heightened. The Sun moves into harmony with your sign, and this month-long transit brings a certain smoothness to your activities that you should enjoy. Until March 20th, you’re likely to take a stronger interest in your creative and romantic pursuits, and you’re investing more of your pride and energy than usual into these areas of life. You are seeking out channels for expressing yourself and your affections. Heartfelt pursuits are in high focus now. While this cycle encourages you to take some small personal risks, the Moon’s move into your comfortable solar second house quickly clashes with the Sun, posing a dilemma: to play it safe or take a chance, that is the question now!
Sagittarius
The Sun moves to the bottom of your solar chart today, dear Sagittarius, and will spend one month here, encouraging you to get in better touch with your inner needs. This is a time for touching base with loved ones, paying particular attention to family, and working on making your home a place that supports and comforts you. This is a great time for considering long-term plans for security. You are looking to take care of your fundamental needs and seeking emotional sustenance now before branching out. It’s a favorable time for investing creative energy into your personal life and domestic environment. However, with the Moon’s move into your sign this afternoon, you’re seeking validation outside of yourself, and its clash with the Sun today can present a dilemma. You’ll figure out ways to satisfy your needs for both independence and safety in due time.
Capricorn
The Sun moves into your communications sector this morning, dear Capricorn. During its month-long stay in this house of your solar chart, you crave more connection with the world around you. Your curiosity is bigger than usual, and your need for mental stimulation motivates a lot that you do. You might find that you’re often on the go, even if this is figuratively speaking, and that while you’re not always focused and concentrating, you’re branching out and learning a lot in the process. You may be motivated to express yourself more clearly in your communications. You can be excited to share your ideas and opinions. The Moon moves into your privacy sector this afternoon, however, and quickly clashes with the Sun, creating an inner conflict. You can be divided in your desires and needs, with your head telling you one thing and your heart another. In truth, you need both quiet time and interactions with others, so aim to get both without overdoing either.
Aquarius
The Sun completes its transit of your sign today, dear Aquarius, not to return until next year. This move tends to shift your focus away from personal plans and towards building the resources you have or building upon new ideas and projects. The month-long transit beginning today encourages patience and thinking in the long term. Ideally, you’ve gained some confidence in the last few weeks, and you’re now ready to focus on developing what you have and earning what you deserve. This is an excellent time for exploring and understanding what you value, as well as for getting a strong sense of what you have to work with. Developing talents and using your resources creatively are themes now. While you’re focused on comfort and security during this cycle, the Moon moves into your solar eleventh house this afternoon and encourages you to experiment with new concepts. You can feel a little tense and divided until you discover ways to satisfy both needs.
Pisces
The Sun moves into your sign this morning, dear Pisces, and will transit Pisces until March 20th. This is a time for gaining a clearer sense of yourself. Your personal presence is stronger than usual – others notice you and tend to follow your lead. It’s a great time for feeling in control of your life or for making changes and getting results. You are more self-focused than usual, and this is a good thing to a certain point, beyond which you can run into problems, of course. Otherwise, take this time to work on asserting yourself successfully and for improving your image or attitude to new beginnings. The Moon moves into your career and reputation sector this afternoon, quickly clashing with the Sun in your sign. This can point to some tension as you crave independence but also wish to fill your responsibilities to others. Once sorted, you’re raring to go.
*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.
If Your Birthday is February 18th, If Today is Your Birthday full horoscope here.
Astrology of Today – The Details:
If you’re astrologically inclined and interested in the details of the Astrology of today, here are some of the factors considered in the forecasts:
Date & Time: Feb 18 2017 1:52 pm
Event: Moon enters Sagittarius
Description: The Moon in Sagittarius
This is a time for expanding our mind and experience, exploring new pathways, aiming high, and broadening our horizons. It’s not as strong for detail or routine work. There can be restlessness, courage, and spontaneity now.
Date & Time: Feb 18 2017 6:31 am
Event: Moon goes void of course
Date & Time: Feb 18 2017 2:33 pm
Event: Third Quarter at 0°Sg20′
Date & Time: Feb 18 2017 0:11 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Tri Chi
Description: Transiting Moon Trine Transiting Chiron
There can be new or easy understanding of our feelings and impressions now. We have a greater understanding of, or compassion for, others’ plights. We are more emotionally present and involved. Synchronicity is a feature of our daily life right now. Tune in and enjoy the spiritual signposts.
Date & Time: Feb 18 2017 2:48 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqq Ven
Description: Transiting Moon SesquiSquare Transiting Venus
We can feel a little out of sorts. Our needs for pleasure, love, or entertainment may be at odds with our needs for comfort and familiarity, and we can be on the fence about what to do next. Overspending or overeating is possible.
Date & Time: Feb 18 2017 1:52 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cnj Sag
Description: Transiting Moon Entering Sagittarius
This is a time for expanding our mind and experience, exploring new pathways, aiming high, and broadening our horizons. It’s not as strong for detail or routine work. There can be restlessness, courage, and spontaneity now.
Date & Time: Feb 18 2017 2:33 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqr Sun
Description: Transiting Moon Square Transiting Sun
This is a time for noticing discrepancies. Self-expression doesn’t flow well, and conflicts can be stirred. There can be some resistance and irritability. This can be a time when we’re compelled to take action, make changes, and solve problems.
Date & Time: Feb 18 2017 3:58 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqq Mar
Description: Transiting Moon SesquiSquare Transiting Mars
We can overreact and exhibit impatience. However, this can also be a time of self-motivation.
Date & Time: Feb 18 2017 8:43 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqr Nod
Description: Transiting Moon Square Transiting North Node
This is the trigger for out with the old and in with the new. We could feel at odds with others on an emotional level. Public relations are not as favorable now. Plans could need reworking. We could feel temporarily out of the loop.
Date & Time: Feb 18 2017 8:59 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon SSq Plu
Description: Transiting Moon SemiSquare Transiting Pluto
Deeper feelings emerge suddenly, and possibly in a disruptive way. We may be over-reacting or going to extremes. Wait for the tension to subside before taking action.
Date & Time: Feb 18 2017 10:20 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Qnx Cer
Description: Transiting Moon Quincunx Transiting Ceres
Date & Time: Feb 18 2017 6:31 am
Event: Tr-Tr Sun Cnj Pis
Description: Transiting Sun Entering Pisces
Imagine all possibilities. Daydream. Be creative and artistic. Shine in spiritual matters.
Date & Time: Feb 18 2017 0:22 am
Event: Tr-Tr Ven Pll Ura
Description: Transiting Venus Parallel Transiting Uranus
Date & Time: Feb 18 2017 3:41 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Ven Cpl Nep
Description: Transiting Venus ContraParallel Transiting Neptune
Strong Signs, Elements, Modes
ARIES STRONG
Initiating, pioneering energy. Independent, bold, courageous, assertive, fiery, inspirational, direct, decisive. Can be egotistical, impulsive, impatient, aggressive, lacking subtlety.
SCORPIO STRONG
Intense, magnetic, penetrating perception, power to confront. Can be destructive, vengeful, jealous, overly dramatic.
PISCES STRONG
Compassionate, sensitive, self-sacrificing, gentle, intuitive. Can be escapist, impractical, hyper- sensitive, gullible.
BALANCE OF ELEMENTS
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.
WATER STRONG
We are more compassionate, emotional, and intuitive than usual, and we may react emotionally to situations, possibly at the expense of logic or practicality.
BALANCE OF MODES
The modes are balanced.
LUNAR PHASE: DISSEMINATING
Moon 135 to 90 degrees behind the Sun.
Sharing our knowledge with the world is a major motivation at this stage. We believe we have gained much knowledge and wisdom through our experiences, and want to ensure others have the benefit as well.
The following aspects (major only) and positions are at noon (EST) on February 18th:
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.
30TH DEGREE OF SCORPIO
Part of Body: Nasal muscles
Sabian Symbol: The halloween jester.
ASPECTS OF THE MOON
SQUARE THE SUN Orb 1°09′ Applying
There can be a conflict between our intentions and our emotions now. We can feel tense and unsatisfied until we take care of problems. We can be unsure about whether we want support or to do things independently.
TRINE CHIRON Orb 5°48′ Separating
There can be new or easy understanding of our feelings and impressions now. We have a greater understanding of, or compassion for, others’ problems. We are more emotionally present and involved.
THE SUN
THE SUN IN PISCES
You are an imaginative and serene individual. You need to express your fantasies and imagination, and may be a dreamer or be ungrounded.
1ST DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Right calcaneum
Sabian Symbol: A public market.
ASPECTS OF THE SUN
CONJUNCTION THE SOUTH NODE Orb 3°09′ Applying
In past lives you have not expressed yourself to your greatest potential. In this life you are being challenged to use these talents. You have been given a second chance.
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.
18TH DEGREE OF AQUARIUS
Part of Body: Spinal nervous system
Sabian Symbol: A man unmasked.
ASPECTS OF MERCURY
SEXTILE MARS Orb 1°44′ Separating
You are a quick learner and can be perceptive.
TRINE JUPITER Orb 5°14′ Applying
Good judgment. Taking in the full picture. Speculative thought. Positive thinking. Interest in learning. Teaching.
VENUS
VENUS IN ARIES
You will pursue a partner ardently and hastily, and yet strive for freedom and independence, once you are in an intimate relationship. You like to be the initiator in relationships, and can be aggressive. You may be a spendthrift.
10TH DEGREE OF ARIES
Part of Body: Eyeball
Sabian Symbol: A scholar creates new forms for ancient symbols.
ASPECTS OF VENUS
CONJUNCTION MARS Orb 6°12′ Separating
This is a passionate, lively, expressive influence. Social relations are impassioned, and perhaps demanding or combative. We may also feel compelled to do something creative or artistic. We have a chance to express our needs, passions, and desires now in effective ways. Venus can act to soften Mars’ aggressiveness, or Mars can make Venus’ romantic impulses more forceful and pressing. Some level of competition is present in our interactions. Impulsive purchases are possible.
MARS
MARS IN ARIES
You have a strong drive to initiate activities. You are spontaneous and like to take risks, You may also be rash and accident prone. You can be aggressive if thwarted.
16TH DEGREE OF ARIES
Part of Body: Pons
Sabian Symbol: Dancing in the setting sun.
ASPECTS OF MARS
OPPOSITION JUPITER Orb 6°58′ Applying
You feel a pull between your drive to achieve and a need to enjoy yourself. You need to develop self discipline and to curb your impatience.
CONJUNCTION URANUS Orb 5°43′ Applying
You feel the need to express your energy level by taking chances. You are attracted to dangerous sports. You need to learn self discipline by directing that energy into constructive outlets. You have great courage.
SQUARE PLUTO Orb 2°35′ Applying
We may be looking for the upper hand and resisting others’ control. Resentments come to the surface.
JUPITER
JUPITER IN LIBRA
You have a strong concern for justice. You are a diplomatic teacher, and express your spiritual values in your relationships.
23RD DEGREE OF LIBRA
Part of Body: Suprarenal veins
Sabian Symbol: Chanticleer salutes the rising sun with exuberant tones.
ASPECTS OF JUPITER
OPPOSITION URANUS Orb 1°14′ 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 4°22′ Applying
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°21′ Separating
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)
27TH DEGREE OF SAGITTARIUS
Part of Body: Gluteal muscles
Sabian Symbol: The sculptor’s vision is taking form.
ASPECTS OF SATURN
TRINE URANUS Orb 4°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 2°47′ 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).
22ND DEGREE OF ARIES
Part of Body: Cheek muscles
Sabian Symbol: The gate to the garden of desire.
ASPECTS OF URANUS
SQUARE PLUTO Orb 3°08′ Separating
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)
12TH DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Plantar artery of right foot
Sabian Symbol: An examination of initiates.
PLUTO
PLUTO IN CAPRICORN
Tests of our boundaries; breaking down and rebuilding structures and rules. (From January 25, 2008, to June 14, 2008, then November 26, 2008, to March 23, 2023, then June 11, 2023, to January 20, 2024, then September 1, 2024, to November 19, 2024).
19TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN
Part of Body: Ligaments of left knee
Sabian Symbol: A child of about five with a huge shopping bag.
Chiron, Major Asteroids, and Moon’s Nodes: in Sign and in Aspect
CHIRON
CHIRON IN PISCES
Strong awareness of our own vulnerabilities and humanity stimulates compassion for others. (April 20 to July 20, 2010, then February 8, 2011, to April 17, 2018, then September 25, 2018, to February 18, 2019).
24TH DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Right distal tibio-fibular joint
Sabian Symbol: An inhabited island.
VESTA
VESTA IN CANCER
You are committed to your family and loved ones, especially when they need you. However, you may withdraw like a crab into your shell if you feel hurt by those closest to you. You enjoy working with those close to you.
22ND DEGREE OF CANCER
Part of Body: Gastric mucosa
Sabian Symbol: A woman awaiting a sailboat.
PALLAS
PALLAS IN PISCES
You have a meditative mind, the ability to merge in your mind with the universe. You desire to heal the world through words, and may be involved in some form of artistic expression.
17TH DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Cruciate ligaments of left foot
Sabian Symbol: An easter promenade.
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.
5TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN
Part of Body: Cutaneous nerves of knee
Sabian Symbol: People rowing a canoe and dancing a war dance.
CERES
CERES IN TAURUS
You feel cared for when loved ones give you a sense of stability and security. You like to be touched and stroked and nurtured in practical ways. You also like to show others you care through practical means.
5TH DEGREE OF TAURUS
Part of Body: Pharyngeal cavity
Sabian Symbol: A widow at an open grave.
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.
4TH DEGREE OF VIRGO
Part of Body: Ascending colon
Sabian Symbol:
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.
4TH DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Nerves of left foot
Sabian Symbol: Heavy traffic on a narrow isthmus linking two seaside resorts.
*** CONJUNCTIONS TO SELECT FIXED STARS ***
Transits Feb 18 2017 – Event Chart
Aspects to Mer 17°Aq39 -17°27′
Cnj 17°Aq36 SUALOCIN Tantalising but naive.
Aspects to Sat 26°Sg03 -22°04′
Cnj 25°Sg58 ACULEUS Enduring attacks but success
Aspects to Ves 21°Cn11 +25°44′
Cnj 20°Cn28 CASTOR To write or create.
Aspects to Pal 16°Pi17 -04°25′
Cnj 15°Pi32 ACHERNAR Risk of rapid endings.
Aspects to SNo 03°Pi23 -10°15′
Cnj 04°Pi05 FOMALHAUT *** Success through noble ideals
Aspects to BMo 00°Sg31 -15°13′
Cnj 29°Sc41 TOLIMAN Learning, the lessons of life.
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