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Astrology of Today – Thursday, February 23, 2023

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Today’s Moon:

  • The Moon is in Aries.
  • There is no void Moon period today.
  • The Moon is waxing and in its New phase until 9:27 AM, after which the Moon is in its Waxing Crescent phase.
  • The New Moon occurred on the 20th in the sign of Pisces.

Retrogrades:

  • Mars is no longer retrograde and is in its post-retrograde shadow until March 15th.
  • There are no major retrogrades.

**Times are Eastern Standard Time (EST).

Daily Horoscopes/Astro Highlights for each Sign:

Aries
Aries
Aries
The Moon spends the day in your sign, ramping up emotions, dear Aries. Venus recently moved into Aries, and until March 16th, decisions about love and money come more organically. Venus rules partnership and money in your solar chart, and these things more often work in your favor during this cycle. With today’s Saturn-Chiron aspect, circumstances might prompt you to improve your life in areas where you feel insecure, vulnerable, or disorganized. As much as you might like to connect with others or fill your social obligations, your resistance to following all the rules or conforming to others’ expectations can temporarily stand in your way. This is a time to attempt to unravel why you may be shooting yourself in the foot figuratively speaking. Coming to a compromise makes sense now.

Taurus
Taurus
Taurus
Today’s Moon in your privacy sector suggests a need to keep things on the down low while you recoup some energy, dear Taurus. Venus is now in this same area of your solar chart, where it will visit until March 16th. It can be a time for laying low, generally speaking, and enjoying more time to yourself. Getting extra rest can flatter you. You may be supporting someone or getting help from others behind the scenes. This week is good for recognizing fears about getting ahead, accomplishment, and working. Attitudes no longer serving you well may become painfully obvious, but the good news is that this helps you put them behind you. You can be particularly sensitive to judgment or criticism. Do what you can to avoid dwelling on missed opportunities, but aim to face up to problem areas rather than sweep them under the rug.

Gemini
Gemini
Gemini
The Moon spends the day in your sector of community and networks, dear Gemini. It’s a time of the month to detach yourself just enough to unwind and mingle with more abandon. Venus is in this same sector, and until March 16th, there’s more grace, pleasure, and enjoyment in your social circle. You’re more approachable and companionable. You get along better with the team, or you might share some of your talents or expertise with associates with great results. Still, it can be important this week to examine what may hold you back from heartfully pursuing your desires or goals. There can be ambiguities in your social life and perhaps some frustration if others show less kindness or don’t seem to understand you. Seek ways to manage pressures and responsibilities while not completely ignoring your emotional needs. A balance may seem difficult but is your best bet now.

Cancer
Cancer
Cancer
The Moon is at the top of your solar chart today, dear Cancer, and you’re more emotionally invested in your performance and duties. Venus is transiting this area of your chart until March 16th, and you’re bringing more creativity, grace, and charm to your work, status, or reputation. You might enjoy your responsibilities more than usual. Today and this week, you’re well-positioned for examining fears related to the direction of a relationship or ambiguity about where you’re headed in life, particularly if you feel some outside pressure to figure it all out. If you’ve been unfocused, now is the time for a call-out and change of plans.

Leo
Leo
Leo
The Moon spends the day in your spirit sector, dear Leo, encouraging you to look outside yourself for emotional nourishment. Venus is in this area of your solar chart until March 16th, and love, a special topic, or goal can inspire you. You are braver with exploring new pleasures or ideas. Transits this week are good for tuning into any fears or concerns you have regarding your long-term goals, education, or free time. If you’ve been coloring outside the lines in these areas, you may receive a small wake-up call to get organized and manage your time more efficiently. If you’ve been too focused on others’ agendas, on the other hand, then it’s time to make room for more freeform activities. In either direction, if the scales are tipping, seeking balance makes sense.

Virgo
Virgo
Virgo
Today’s Moon stimulates a desire for a more profound connection to someone special or a beloved project, dear Virgo. Venus is in the same area of your chart, and while the Moon will leave early tomorrow, Venus stays until March 16th. Shared resources and finances can get a nice boost during this cycle. Easygoing energy is available to you regarding the more intricate, complex, and tangled side of relationships. Attracting resources from outside sources comes more easily. It’s also a good time to solve money problems with a partner. Today and this week, it would benefit you greatly to examine ways you may have been holding yourself back creatively or in a close relationship. Conflicts with a partner may arise from feeling too obligated or dependent. You can feel a little rebellious if you’re pressured to commit or follow traditions or rules you can’t get behind. Whether you’re leaning more towards going your own way or sticking with the rules, finding a compromise or balance would be helpful.

Libra
Libra
Libra
The Moon moves through your partnership zone today, dear Libra, stimulating a need for companionship. With Venus in this sector of your solar chart for a longer time–until March 16th–it’s a generally robust period for one-on-one interactions. It may not be the time to tackle deep issues, but it is a good period for pleasant interactions. Making agreements and compromises may be beneficial now. Today and this week, it would benefit you greatly to examine relationship goals and expectations, however, as nurturing a spirit of fun or attention to personal needs can leave you exhausted. Consider that toning down a nonconformist or slapdash approach to your relationships can benefit you in many other life departments.

Scorpio
Scorpio
Scorpio
You seek more harmony and pleasure in your daily routines and working life these days, dear Scorpio, with the Moon in your solar sixth house today and Venus there until March 16th. Social or romantic opportunities can emerge through your job or the pursuit of your duties, health, and wellness. These transits can help restore joy in doing your part or pursuing self-care. Today and this week, consider ways you can better organize your time and the balance between personal interests, family life, and duties or chores. Ambiguities or feeling drained or weak physically can weigh on you now, and you can feel quite behind or overwhelmed. Aim to take things one step at a time, setting realistic goals for yourself on the daily, to gradually get you back in the game and feeling more confident.

Sagittarius
Sagittarius
Sagittarius
The Moon spends the day in your pleasure and joy sector, dear Sagittarius, and you’re in a more playful, creative mood. Venus recently moved into this sector of your solar chart, enhancing your charm until March 16th. It’s a generally good time to explore fun interests and hobbies. However, it would also benefit you today and this week to take a hard look at areas of life where you’ve been refusing to play by the rules and possibly missing out on opportunities as a result. Consider that you may need more structure and order to thrive, particularly with personal interests, pleasurable or creative pursuits, and leisure time, as a disorderly approach to these things can add to insecurities and worries.

Capricorn
Capricorn
Capricorn
The Moon spends the day in your sector of heart and home, dear Capricorn, and you gravitate to familiar activities, nesting, and getting comfortable. This transit activates your need for downtime. Centering yourself can be healing and just what you need before busy days ahead. Venus has recently entered this area of your solar chart and, until March 16th, boosts your enjoyment of homey, everyday pursuits. With a Saturn-Chiron transit also in play, it would benefit you greatly today and this week to explore areas where you’ve gone your own way when a more structured, organized, and disciplined approach would improve your life. Aim to identify where a more disciplined or orderly approach would benefit you, as uncertainty on the home front can frequently prevent you from thriving in other areas of your life.

Aquarius
Aquarius
Aquarius
The Moon, as it transits your communications sector today, keeps you interested in what’s going on around you, dear Aquarius. Venus has recently moved into this area of your solar chart, and you’re finding more enjoyment in learning, sharing, and connecting. Your need for verbal rapport in your relationships is in the spotlight. Today and this week, you can be particularly sensitive to criticism, however. It can benefit you greatly to focus on strengthening areas of your life that leave you feeling vulnerable. However, since you can’t possibly shield yourself from outside criticism without building a wall around you, working on self-acceptance makes sense. Consider that, with current transits, you may be harder on yourself than is healthy.

Pisces
Pisces
Pisces
It’s a generally good time to settle down or settle in, dear Pisces, with the Moon’s transit of your solar second house today. It’s also useful for turning your attention to the practical side of your life. Fortunately, with Venus in this sector of your solar chart until March 16th, you’re finding more enjoyment in comfortable activities. Patiently building something can be appealing. It would benefit you greatly today and this week to consider ways to bring more structure to your financial life, as disorganization or a rebellious attitude in this area can impact your ability to unwind and truly enjoy your downtime.

* 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.

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.

The purple marker above shows where we are in the current moon phase cycle.

Nearest Eclipses: Solar October 25, 2022 at 6:48 AM, 2 Scorpio 00 Partial; Lunar November 8, 2022 at 6:01 AM, 16 Taurus 00, Total; Solar April 20, 2023, at 12:12 AM, 29 Aries 50, Hybrid; Lunar May 5, 2023, at 1:33 PM, 15 Scorpio 58 Appulse; Solar, October 14, 2023, at 1:54 PM, 21 Libra 07, Annular
Recent and Upcoming Eclipses

 

Today's Transits

 

Today’s Transits (Eastern Standard Time)

 

Date & Time: Feb 23 2023  0:00 am

Event: Moon in 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: Feb 23 2023  5:44 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sxt Mar

Description: Transiting Moon Sextile Transiting Mars

We are more courageous and able to take the lead. We are in tune with our natural desires and instincts. We express our feelings honestly. We are independent, resourceful, and brave.

Date & Time: Feb 23 2023  7:02 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sxt Mer

Description: Transiting Moon Sextile Transiting Mercury

Ideas flow freely. We express feelings with clarity and thoughts with sensitivity. An excellent time for cooperative projects. A good time for taking tests, writing, promoting, public speaking, and studying.

Date & Time: Feb 23 2023  10:27 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mon SSq Sun

Description: Transiting Moon SemiSquare Transiting Sun

What we feel and what we think we should do can be at odds with one another temporarily. There can be discontent or indecisiveness. We could be feeling out of sorts. Tensions will pass.

Date & Time: Feb 23 2023  12:15 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Pll Chi

Description: Transiting Moon Parallel Transiting Chiron

Date & Time: Feb 23 2023  12:52 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cnj Jun

Description: Transiting Moon Conjunction Transiting Juno

The desire or need to connect with someone is strong now. We are sensitive to what others are thinking, needing, and feeling.

Date & Time: Feb 23 2023  10:53 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cpl Sun

Description: Transiting Moon ContraParallel Transiting Sun

Date & Time: Feb 23 2023  3:45 am

Event: Tr-Tr Ven Pll Jun

Description: Transiting Venus Parallel Transiting Juno

Date & Time: Feb 23 2023  12:51 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Jup Sqr Pal

Description: Transiting Jupiter Square Transiting Pallas

Date & Time: Feb 23 2023  12:31 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Sat SSq Chi

Description: Transiting Saturn SemiSquare Transiting Chiron

Childhood memories surface. Old friends reappear. These blasts from the past are opportunities to heal and find comfort.

Signs, Elements, Modes, & Lunar Phase

 

Strong Signs, Elements, Modes

 

Today’s Emphasized Signs of the Zodiac

 

ARIES STRONG

Initiating, pioneering energy. Independent, bold, courageous, assertive, fiery, inspirational, direct, decisive. Can be egotistical, impulsive, impatient, aggressive, lacking subtlety.

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.

 

Today’s Elemental Balance

 

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. 

 

Today’s Modal Balance

 

The modes are balanced today.

 

Today’s Lunar Phase

 

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.

Planetary Positions and their Applying & Separating Aspects

 

The following aspects (major only) and positions are at noon (EST) on February 23rd:

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 through Pluto: Signs, Aspects, & Degrees

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.

22ND DEGREE OF ARIES

Part of Body: Cheek muscles 

Sabian Symbol: The gate to the garden of desire.

ASPECTS OF THE MOON

CONJUNCTION CHIRON  Orb 7°35′ Separating

This is a time when we may be taking care of others, sympathetic to their needs, and aware of our own vulnerabilities as well. There can be events or memories that trigger feelings of rejection or loss. 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, but also quite vulnerable.

THE SUN

THE SUN IN PISCES

Pisces rules empathy, selfless love, devotion, and wisdom. Its shadow side rules self-pity, a feeling of being victimized by life, passivity, and elusiveness.

5TH DEGREE OF PISCES

Part of Body: Right cuboid bone 

Sabian Symbol: A church bazaar.

ASPECTS OF THE SUN

CONJUNCTION SATURN  Orb 6°13′ Separating

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.

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.

19TH DEGREE OF AQUARIUS

Part of Body: Spinal nervous system 

Sabian Symbol: A forest fire quenched.

ASPECTS OF MERCURY

TRINE MARS  Orb 1°02′ Separating

You are quick to grasp new ideas. You are an adept communicator and enjoy a good discussion.

SQUARE URANUS  Orb 2°44′ Separating

Original ideas but perhaps too radical or disorganized, or perceived as such. There can be mental or nervous tension experienced now. Mistakes can be made due to impatience.

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 you can be aggressive. You may be a spendthrift.

5TH DEGREE OF ARIES

Part of Body: The eyes, left and right 

Sabian Symbol: A triangle with wings.

ASPECTS OF VENUS

CONJUNCTION JUPITER  Orb 6°32′ Applying

We are looking for more meaning or color to our lives and especially to our relationships. We seek to make others happy and tend to give others the benefit of the doubt. Our feelings and tastes are grand, and we may be especially extravagant or indulgent. 

MARS

MARS IN GEMINI

You like to initiate ideas and spread information. You are assertive, although you can resort to evasive behaviour.

18TH DEGREE OF GEMINI

Part of Body: Second rib 

Sabian Symbol: Two people talking in a foreign language in a crowd.

JUPITER

JUPITER IN ARIES

You are freedom-loving, and a spontaneous seeker of the truth. You have the potential to be a philosophical or religious leader.

11TH DEGREE OF ARIES

Part of Body: Optic nerve 

Sabian Symbol: The president of the country.

ASPECTS OF JUPITER

CONJUNCTION CHIRON  Orb 2°53′ Applying

You have a zealous and idealistic side to your nature. You are constantly chasing rainbows, each one brighter than the last. You feel that you are on a mission. Your lesson is to trust your own inner wisdom. You will then have the ability to become a spiritual teacher of others based on the wisdom gained from your own experiences.

SATURN

SATURN IN AQUARIUS

You have an ability to work well in groups. Your work is often original and innovative.

29TH DEGREE OF AQUARIUS

Part of Body: Left tibia 

Sabian Symbol: Butterfly emerging from a chrysalis.

URANUS

URANUS IN TAURUS

(1934 – 1942) We approach money and personal possessions in new ways and learn how to free ourselves from certain material constraints. Innovative ways to make ourselves comfortable emerge. We’re less inhibited about expressing sensuality, self-love, body love, and pampering. We’re challenging what we previously valued. There can be abrupt changes with money, valuables, possessions, and income that lead to a reshuffling of priorities or values. Income might come from non-traditional sources or ventures. We’re bringing progressive ideas to the world of business. New ways of doing business, as well as making, viewing, and handling money are likely. Income and the energy we put into making money can be variable. (May 15, 2018, to November 6, 2018, then March 6, 2019, to July 7, 2025, and then November 7, 2025, to April 25, 2026). 

16TH DEGREE OF TAURUS

Part of Body: Carotid arteries 

Sabian Symbol: An old man attempting vainly to reveal the mysteries.

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)

25TH DEGREE OF PISCES

Part of Body: Left distal tibio-fibular joint 

Sabian Symbol: The purging of the priesthood.

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).

30TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN

Part of Body: Adductor muscle 

Sabian Symbol: Directors of a large firm meet in secret conference.

 

Chiron, Major Asteroids, Moon's Nodes Positions

 

Chiron, Major Asteroids, and Moon’s Nodes: in Sign and by Degree

 

CHIRON IN ARIES

Your sense of being has been violated in some way and you may fear asserting yourself. You may also over-compensate by attempting to be the first at everything. Physically you may suffer head wounds. You may become a pioneer in a way that will be of service to humanity.

14TH DEGREE OF ARIES

Part of Body: Frontal lobes of brain 

Sabian Symbol: A serpent coiling near a man and a woman.

VESTA IN ARIES

This can be a time for grabbing the reins and working solo. There can be strong energy for new enterprises but not necessarily for routine work.

7TH DEGREE OF ARIES

Part of Body: The ears 

Sabian Symbol: A man successfully expressing himself in two realms at once.

PALLAS IN CANCER

You are very intuitive. You rely on your emotions to guide your opinions and thoughts. You are an empathetic listener and are keen to keep up communications with your family and loved ones.

11TH DEGREE OF CANCER

Part of Body: Gastric veins 

Sabian Symbol: A clown making grimaces.

JUNO IN ARIES

You need freedom within your relationships and may become impatient if this is denied. If you do not express your own need for independence you may attract a dominant partner.

22ND DEGREE OF ARIES

Part of Body: Cheek muscles 

Sabian Symbol: The gate to the garden of desire.

CERES IN LIBRA

You feel cared for when your loved ones create an atmosphere of peace and beauty. You like to co-operate with those close to you.

6TH DEGREE OF LIBRA

Part of Body: Pubis 

Sabian Symbol: The ideals of a man abundantly crystallized.

THE BLACK MOON IN LEO

6TH DEGREE OF LEO

Part of Body: Entrance of pulmonary artery 

Sabian Symbol: An old fashioned woman and an up-to-date one.

ERIS IN ARIES

25TH DEGREE OF ARIES

Part of Body: Sternocleidomastoid muscle 

Sabian Symbol: A double promise reveals its inner and outer meanings.

THE NORTH NODE

THE NORTH NODE IN TAURUS

This is a quest to overcome your distrust of change, to develop creative outlets for your intense emotions and to avoid hitting out at loved ones. These attributes plagued you in this life because of suffering and traumatic endings in past-lives which left you with deep emotional wounds and a feeling of being cheated. In learning this life’s lesson of trusting the process of change you will develop a newfound sense of peace and stability.

6TH DEGREE OF TAURUS

Part of Body: Larynx 

Sabian Symbol: A bridge being built across a gorge.

THE SOUTH NODE

THE SOUTH NODE IN SCORPIO

This is a quest to overcome your distrust of change, to develop creative outlets for your intense emotions and to avoid hitting out at loved ones. These attributes plagued you in this life because of suffering and traumatic endings in past-lives which left you with deep emotional wounds and a feeling of being cheated. In learning this life’s lesson of trusting the process of change you will develop a newfound sense of peace and stability.

6TH DEGREE OF SCORPIO

Part of Body: Right epididymus, uterine cavity 

Sabian Symbol: A gold rush.

 

Fixed Stars

 

**Conjunctions to Select Fixed Stars on February 22, 2023.**

Aspects to Sun 03°Pi47 -10°06′

 conjunct 04°Pi10 FOMALHAUT *** Success through noble ideals

Aspects to Mars 16°Ge42 +25°14′

 conjunct 17°Ge09 RIGEL ** To bring knowledge to others.

Aspects to Uranus 15°Ta21 +16°06′

 conjunct 14°Ta38 MENKAR — A victim of the Unconscious

 

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Current Planetary Positions

Sun 07° Libra 29' 26"
Moon 28° Aries 09' 33"
Mercury 23° Virgo 00' 39"
Venus 23° Leo 31' 38"
Mars 22° Libra 27' 20"
Jupiter 14° Taurus 26' 25" R
Saturn 01° Pisces 28' 47" R
Uranus 22° Taurus 38' 26" R
Neptune 25° Pisces 57' 27" R
Pluto 27° Capricorn 54' 58" R
Chiron 18° Aries 08' 46" R
TrueNode 24° Aries 53' 44"

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