- The Moon is in Taurus until 7:07 PM, after which the Moon is in Gemini.
- The Moon is void from 6:45 AM to 7:07 PM.
- The Moon is waxing and in its Waxing Crescent phase.
- The New Moon/Solar Eclipse occurred in the sign of Aquarius on the 15th, and the First Quarter Moon will occur tomorrow.
Daily Horoscopes and Astro Highlights for each Sign:
Aries
The Taurus Moon every four weeks is excellent for you to tuck just enough of your emotional life away so that you can deal with practical matters with a clearer head, dear Aries. This transit always comes approximately 2 to 2-1/2 days after the Moon spends time in your sign, so it’s often a good time to settle in. The Moon’s opposition to Jupiter, however, can challenge your need to simplify and take care of basics, as Jupiter encourages you to seek out more absorbing and even complicated scenarios. This can generate restlessness, but it’s a brief transit, and soon enough you’ll have the chance to attend to your simpler needs and wants with few interruptions. Today’s Mars-Saturn parallel sees to it that you channel your energies constructively, in fact. Talking about and strategizing how to improve your moments of downtime can produce nice results today.
Taurus
The Moon in your sign continues to emphasize your feeling nature, your emotional wants and needs, and your desire to emotionally connect to your environment, dear Taurus. You want to make a mark now!. Fortunately, a Venus-Neptune parallel extends yesterday’s warm, imaginative, playful, and inspiring energy, and a Mars-Saturn parallel continues a practically helpful theme of getting your life organized and sorted. Conversations with a friend can be illuminating today, as well. It’s a good time to connect with your feelings and for enjoying a sense of renewal.
Gemini
The Moon spends some more time in the sign behind yours today, dear Gemini, after which it emerges in your solar chart. As such, you can spend part of the day feeling the need to keep a low profile, but then crave more interaction and visibility or acknowledgment. The day starts quietly and picks up the pace. Your ruler, Mercury, forms a parallel with the Sun, increasing your personal power and impact. You continue to be in great form with work goals and dreams. You’re coming across well on a professional or public level. In fact, people are curious about you and intrigued by you – you’re making them wonder, in a good way!
Cancer
The Moon in your social sector encourages you to collaborate and reach out to friends, dear Cancer, and opposes Jupiter this morning, introducing push-pull energy as you have much going on in your personal life and can find it hard balancing all of your interests. However, you’re in great shape for finding solutions. It’s another good day for learning, connecting, and sharing, if the tendency to overdo can be tamed. There can be an illuminating conversation, or you can have a lightbulb over the head moment as your path or next step becomes clear to you. A partner or significant someone in your life can help you get a lot done now.
Leo
Today holds terrific energy for clarity about a matter related to your intimate life or financial matters, dear Leo. Even so, some mystery remains, and this keeps you interested and motivated, and perhaps others, too! This is a fine time for communicating your intentions and for expressing yourself, in general. Your plate is full today, however, as you have much going on both personally and professionally, and there is a temptation to pile more on, which of course, should be tamed. Keep things simple for best results now.
Virgo
You’re in a spirited mood today, dear Virgo. While the tendency to go overboard or to take on too much is active in the first half of the day, you quickly come into your own as the day advances. The Sun forms a parallel with your ruler, Mercury, and you’re a little more decisive and equipped to make decisions since the information you need is now at your fingertips, or a matter is becoming clearer. Since the Mars-Neptune square a few days ago, you may have been feeling up and down energetically speaking, and today’s Mars-Saturn parallel can help you recognize priorities. This is comforting now. As well, there continues to be fantastic energy for connecting with a significant someone.
Libra
A Venus-Neptune parallel extends the sublime energy that began yesterday, dear Libra, particularly for relationships and a sense of connection with your work, self-care programs, or routines. You stand to gain new insight into any of these affairs, perhaps due to a conversation or further thought about a matter. Your romantic inclinations are well-developed, but you may need to draw upon your powers of discrimination before going over the top helping someone out today. Later today, the Moon moves into your sector of spirit and discovery, encouraging you to spread your wings and enjoy new experiences and ideas, or perhaps a change of scenery.
Scorpio
The Moon in your partnership sector opposing Jupiter in your sign can introduce some tension between your desire for companionship and your urge for more freedom or independence today, dear Scorpio. Even so, a Venus-Neptune parallel is creative and understanding enough to help you combine the two or find a compromise. In fact, it can be a magical day for creative and romantic affairs. At the same time, you’re keeping your feet on the ground as Mars and Saturn form a parallel today. This comes as somewhat of a relief as it helps you organize your priorities after some time feeling somewhat awash and without a clear direction.
Sagittarius
The day is particularly suitable for getting some chores or errands done, dear Sagittarius, or for sorting out your life in small but critical ways. Mind you, with the Moon’s opposition to Jupiter today, there is some tendency to battle the urge to set things right. However, getting organized is something that will benefit you at this point, so consider fending off rebellious urges and instead sticking to the task until completion. A Venus-Neptune parallel today ensures you have plenty to think and muse about. It brings a little mystery to your life. This is a beautiful time for birthing new long-term goals, particularly related to comfort, domestic bliss, and emotional wellness and happiness.
Capricorn
You’re stimulated on creative or romantic levels again today, dear Capricorn, and while you’re inclined to want to put your “all” into a personal project or endeavor, there can be a call to share or collaborate today that can feel a little disruptive. Even so, it’s a fabulous day for producing with Mars, currently transiting your privacy sector, forming a parallel aspect with Saturn in your sign. This can be a call to action related to putting a problem behind you or for clearing the decks for a new beginning. You’re in fabulous shape for communicating, not only or necessarily through the “correct” choice of words but for getting your intentions across as well. As such, this energy favors face to face communications over written ones right now.
Aquarius
This can be another active day for imaginative pursuits and plans, dear Aquarius, but you have good energy for practical matters as well. In other words, it can be a great day for balance. In truth, this kind of balance can take you far, as you have your feet on the ground while you imagine and fantasize about what could be. A conversation (or simply your own thoughts) about money or resources can be illuminating now. Helping out a friend can be rewarding. The Moon’s move into your romance and creativity sector later today is terrific for enjoying yourself more fully. Even with a somewhat conservative period blossoming in your life now, you’re encouraged to have a little fun or take a measured risk.
Pisces
The energies of the inspiring connection between lovely Venus and Neptune in your sign formed yesterday continue today, dear Pisces, as these two bodies form a parallel. You are in fantastic form again today, perhaps gaining special attention or enjoying a freeing feeling of faith in yourself and your future. This is also a good day for connecting with associates or people who can help you reach your more practical goals. People may want to hear something from you, looking for advice or counsel as the Sun and Mercury also come together in your sign through a parallel aspect. You’re in demand and may be the topic of conversation!
* 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 22nd, 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: 22 Feb 2018 7:07 pm
Event: Moon enters Gemini
Description: The Moon in Gemini
We are attracted to new ideas, but we need to discriminate more so that we don’t become too scattered. Communications mean more to us than usual.
Date & Time: 22 Feb 2018 6:45 am
Event: Moon goes void of course
Date & Time: 22 Feb 2018 2:30 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Tri Plu
Description: Transiting Moon Trine Transiting Pluto
This can be a good time for getting loans, for taking care of business, and for dealing with money matters. It’s also good for getting in touch with feelings and managing them effectively. There can be a boost to our intimate life, creative impulses, and self-understanding. Events occurring now might involve some kind of karmic repayment or benefit. We could discover new information, hidden information, or a lost item. This is a time for recycling – seeing new uses for old items. True feelings come to the surface.
Date & Time: 22 Feb 2018 4:52 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqq Sat
Description: Transiting Moon SesquiSquare Transiting Saturn
We could feel burdened, restricted, or limited during this brief influence. We could be feeling a little down on ourselves, excluded, or lonely. There can be some awkwardness or stiffness and difficulty showing affection and feelings. Patience is a virtue right now; otherwise we might succumb to feelings of frustration and sadness. All good things come to those who wait.
Date & Time: 22 Feb 2018 6:45 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Opp Jup
Description: Transiting Moon Opposition Transiting Jupiter
We could be suffering the consequences of recent excesses. We might be stirred to make a promise or a statement, but it could be over the top or unrealistic. Differences of opinion could be an issue now. It can be difficult to be objective.
Date & Time: 22 Feb 2018 1:43 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sxt Chi
Description: Transiting Moon Sextile Transiting Chiron
We are more emotionally present and involved. We more easily hone in on problem areas and want to fix them. Synchronicity is a feature of our daily life right now. Tune in and enjoy the spiritual signposts.
Date & Time: 22 Feb 2018 6:25 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqr Jun
Description: Transiting Moon Square Transiting Juno
There may be clinging or controlling behavior if we are driven by our fears. Hypersensitivity and moodiness are possible. Tread lightly with tricky emotional issues.
Date & Time: 22 Feb 2018 7:07 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cnj Gem
Description: Transiting Moon Entering Gemini
We are attracted to new ideas, but we need to discriminate more so that we don’t become too scattered. Communications mean more to us than usual.
Date & Time: 22 Feb 2018 9:16 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cpl Pal
Description: Transiting Moon ContraParallel Transiting Pallas
Date & Time: 22 Feb 2018 6:45 am
Event: Tr-Tr Sun Pll Mer
Description: Transiting Sun Parallel Transiting Mercury
Date & Time: 22 Feb 2018 2:04 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Ven Qnx Nod
Description: Transiting Venus Quincunx Transiting North Node
There may be disappointments or off-timing in our relationships.
Date & Time: 22 Feb 2018 2:51 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Ven Pll Nep
Description: Transiting Venus Parallel Transiting Neptune
Date & Time: 22 Feb 2018 2:47 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mar Pll Sat
Description: Transiting Mars Parallel Transiting Saturn
Date & Time: 22 Feb 2018 2:15 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Sat Qnx Cer
Description: Transiting Saturn Quincunx Transiting Ceres
Strong Signs, Elements, Modes
BALANCE OF SIGNS
TAURUS STRONG
Stable and enduring, strong values, unyielding, earthy, acquisitive, strong desires. Can be stuck, stubborn, overly possessive, self-indulgent.
PISCES STRONG
Compassionate, sensitive, self-sacrificing, gentle, intuitive. Can be escapist, impractical, hyper- sensitive, gullible.
BALANCE OF ELEMENTS
AIR WEAK
We may have a difficult time being objective or detached. We may not be especially communicative.
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
MUTABLE STRONG
We are flexible, adaptable, willing, open to change, and possibly flighty or nervous.
LUNAR PHASE: CRESCENT
Moon 45 to 90 degrees ahead of the Sun.
This is an eager, impulsive, and progressive time. We are motivated and ready to take on challenges.
The following aspects (major only) and positions are at noon (EST) on February 22nd:
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 TAURUS
This is a time for settling in, establishing and maintaining routines, and consolidating existing projects. We are building and developing. We crave predictability, stability, and security. This time favors ongoing projects and activities more than new ones.
26TH DEGREE OF TAURUS
Part of Body: Nasal bone
Sabian Symbol: A spaniard serenading his senorita.
ASPECTS OF THE MOON
OPPOSITION JUPITER Orb 2°59′ Separating
We may be going overboard or to excess now. Emotional restlessness, high expectations. Difficulties focusing on responsibilities; difficulties prioritzing. We are looking for fun or for something to celebrate, and turn to others to share our good feelings.
TRINE PLUTO Orb 5°25′ Separating
We can be quite focused now, driven by our goals and ambitions and motivated to put problems behind us. We might happily pour ourselves into a current passion or interest, and could find it easy to get to the bottom of things.
SEXTILE CHIRON Orb 0°59′ Applying
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.
5TH DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Right cuboid bone
Sabian Symbol: A church bazaar.
ASPECTS OF THE SUN
CONJUNCTION MERCURY Orb 4°20′ Separating
Thoughts and communications about ourselves and our goals. We are expressing ourselves confidently, directly, and clearly.
SEXTILE SATURN Orb 2°48′ Applying
We are taking pride in our responsibilities or performance. This can be a time of steady progress and increased self-discipline. We are more inclined to humble ourselves to authority or good advice, and tend to employ traditional methods.
CONJUNCTION NEPTUNE Orb 9°32′ Applying
Fantasy plays a strong part in your life, either as a creative channel or as an escape. You are ‘other worldly’, possibly artistic or musical. You may be unclear of your own identity. Try to use your creativity rather than escaping through addictive behaviour.
MERCURY
MERCURY IN PISCES
You are highly intuitive with a good imagination. You have the ability to tune into other people’s thoughts. You may have difficulty distinguishing reality from fantasy. You may experience periods where you seem to disappear into a dream world before being jolted back to reality.
9TH DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Right metatarsals
Sabian Symbol: The race begins: a jockey spurs his horse to great speed.
ASPECTS OF MERCURY
CONJUNCTION VENUS Orb 6°19′ Applying
We are more agreeable, sociable, and focused on balance and harmony. Conversations flow nicely.
SEXTILE SATURN Orb 1°32′ Separating
We are seeing our priorirites, taking things seriously, and applying ourselves to important matters. We are drawn to activities that are purposeful and practical. We can be conservative and cautious with our methods, opinions, learning, believing, and communicating. Thoroughness.
CONJUNCTION NEPTUNE Orb 5°11′ Applying
You have an imaginative mind, although at times you speak in a vague fashion. You are sensitive to the thoughts and ideas of other people. You are creative.
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.
15TH DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Left cutaneous veins
Sabian Symbol: An officer preparing to drill his men.
ASPECTS OF VENUS
SQUARE MARS Orb 1°49′ Applying
You may have some difficulty being patient with loved ones. You can be aggressive and irritable when others fail to keep up with your activities. You can be equally impatient with yourself.
CONJUNCTION NEPTUNE Orb 1°07′ Separating
You yearn for romance within your personal relationships. You are seeking an ideal and perfect partner, who only exists in fairy tales. You become disillusioned with the imperfections of relationships and seek solace in a fantasy world. You need to face the realities and imperfections of yourself and others. Then you will be able to share beauty, art and creative pursuits with your partners.
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.
17TH DEGREE OF SAGITTARIUS
Part of Body: Sciatic nerve
Sabian Symbol: An easter sunrise service.
ASPECTS OF MARS
SQUARE NEPTUNE Orb 2°56′ Separating
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°26′ 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 3°59′ Separating
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. (from December 19, 2017, to March 21, 2020; and then from July 1 to December 17, 2020).
7TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN
Part of Body: Left adductor muscle
Sabian Symbol: A veiled prophet of power.
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
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.
18TH DEGREE OF SAGITTARIUS
Part of Body: Right femur
Sabian Symbol: Tiny children in sunbonnets.
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.
13TH DEGREE OF TAURUS
Part of Body: Cervical and brachial plexi
Sabian Symbol: A man handling baggage.
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.
30TH DEGREE OF AQUARIUS
Part of Body: Connections in lower leg
Sabian Symbol: Moon-lit fields, once babylon, are blooming white.
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.
7TH DEGREE OF LEO
Part of Body: Left coronary vein
Sabian Symbol: The constellations in the sky.
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 22, 2018**
Aspects to Sun 04°Pi01 -10°02′
Cnj 04°Pi06 FOMALHAUT *** Success through noble ideals
Aspects to Ven 14°Pi41 -07°21′
Cnj 15°Pi33 ACHERNAR Risk of rapid endings.
Aspects to Nod 14°Le47 +16°23′
Cnj 15°Le27 DUBHE Loving but forceful
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