Astrology of Today – Friday, January 1, 2021

Today’s Transits (Eastern Standard Time)

Date & Time: Jan 1 2021  0:00 am

Event: Moon in Leo

Description: The Moon in Leo

We have a stronger need for appreciation, shows of affection and warmth, and excitement. We are proud and conduct ourselves accordingly. This is a time for having some fun, being creative and childlike, and enjoying life. It’s also a good time for organizing and managing.

Date & Time: Jan 1 2021  0:25 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: Jan 1 2021  0:42 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cpl Ven

Description: Transiting Moon ContraParallel Transiting Venus

Date & Time: Jan 1 2021  0:51 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cpl Plu

Description: Transiting Moon ContraParallel Transiting Pluto

Date & Time: Jan 1 2021  2:26 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqr Ura

Description: Transiting Moon Square Transiting Uranus

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.

Date & Time: Jan 1 2021  4:36 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Opp Pal

Description: Transiting Moon Opposition Transiting Pallas

We can be at odds with one another over a mental or intellectual matter, belief, or idea now. It takes extra effort to understand one another.

Date & Time: Jan 1 2021  10:55 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Qnx Sun

Description: Transiting Moon Quincunx Transiting Sun

How we feel and what we think we should do can be at odds right now. We could act on our will at the expense of our feelings, or act on our feelings at the expense of our will or ego. Either way, we can feel unsatisfied.

Date & Time: Jan 1 2021  12:18 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Qnx Cer

Description: Transiting Moon Quincunx Transiting Ceres

Date & Time: Jan 1 2021  7:27 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cpl Sat

Description: Transiting Moon ContraParallel Transiting Saturn

Date & Time: Jan 1 2021  8:48 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cpl Jup

Description: Transiting Moon ContraParallel Transiting Jupiter

Date & Time: Jan 1 2021  11:38 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Qnx Nep

Description: Transiting Moon Quincunx Transiting Neptune

We could be feeling out of sorts. We are especially sensitive to subtle planes, but may not be able to make sense of what we perceive. We could be impractical just for now.

Date & Time: Jan 1 2021  6:18 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mer Sxt Nep

Description: Transiting Mercury Sextile Transiting Neptune

The use of imagination. Accurate intuitive thinking. Appreciation of subtleties. Artistic appreciation. Vision.

Date & Time: Jan 1 2021  10:56 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Mer SSq Jun

Description: Transiting Mercury SemiSquare Transiting Juno

There can be misunderstandings now. We may be expecting others to fill our mental needs or to communicate with us/listen to us, when they have other ideas and preoccupations. There can be fickleness, an inability to listen to others, and nervous energy. This is not the best time for focus and connection.

Date & Time: Jan 1 2021  9:21 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Ven Sqq Ura

Description: Transiting Venus SesquiSquare Transiting Uranus

Social affairs are unpredictable. There can be aloofness or rebelliousness, in relationships, with fashion and trends, and in our tastes. Sudden whims and fancies. There can be issues with personal freedom and expression which seem at odds with closeness or intimacy.

Strong Signs, Elements, Modes

Today’s Emphasized Signs of the Zodiac

LEO STRONG

Self-confident, generous, warm-hearted, powerful leader, dramatic. Can be overly proud, vain, extravagant, arrogant.

CAPRICORN STRONG

Disciplined, responsible, reliable, industrious, conscientious, practical, achieving. Can be pessimistic, overly conventional, rigid, materialistic, callous.

Today’s Elemental Balance

FIRE STRONG

The Fire signs are Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius. The element of Fire is enthusiastic, dynamic, and spontaneous, but lacks reflection. We are more courageous and adventurous now, with a tendency to act before thinking. There is little concern about what happened in the past. We are competitive and possibly impatient or bored easily. 

EARTH STRONG

Earth signs are Taurus, Virgo, and Capricorn. We are especially in touch with the physical world. We consider what we’ve learned and experienced in the past in order to make the most of the present. We can be cautious, practical, and possibly unimaginative. We are deliberate and can pace ourselves well. We need hands-on experience and are not impressed with theory as much as we are with results. Routines are tolerable and comforting.

AIR WEAK

We may have a difficult time being objective or detached. We may not be especially communicative.

WATER WEAK

There may be some insensitivity or lack of empathy now. We may be out of touch with what we’re feeling or with our emotional needs. We may be tougher than usual now, and more inclined to follow mental or practical considerations than we are to listen to our intuition.

Today’s Modal Balance

CARDINAL STRONG

The Cardinal signs are Aries, Cancer, Libra, and Capricorn. We are ready to take action and to take on challenges, and we can become frustrated with stagnant conditions.

Today’s Lunar Phase

LUNAR PHASE: FULL MOON

Moon 180 to 135 degrees behind the Sun. 

We are concerned mainly with the nature of relationships and are made aware of recent imbalances. Something can come to fruition. Our concern is not limited to personal relationships, but relationships of all kinds. Our cards are on the table.

The following aspects (major only) and positions are at noon (EST) on  January 1st:

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 LEO

You have an emotional need for praise and attention. Under stress you may show off in order to gain attention, or become arrogant. You may be proud of your mother, or she may be very proud of you.

13TH DEGREE OF LEO

Part of Body: Right ventricle of heart 

Sabian Symbol: An old sea captain rocking on the porch of his cottage.

ASPECTS OF THE MOON

QUINCUNX THE SUN  Orb 0°32′ Separating

We can have a hard time integrating our emotional needs or feelings with what we think we should do now, leading to some indecision. Resistance.

SQUARE URANUS  Orb 5°15′ Separating

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.

TRINE CHIRON  Orb 6°58′ 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 CAPRICORN

You are responsible and respectful, with a strong need to be an authority figure. You command respect and may tend to superiority and bossiness.

12TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN

Part of Body: Right knee joint 

Sabian Symbol: A student of nature lecturing.

ASPECTS OF THE SUN

CONJUNCTION MERCURY  Orb 7°22′ Separating

Thoughts and communications about ourselves and our goals. We are expressing ourselves confidently, directly, and clearly.

TRINE URANUS  Orb 4°42′ Separating

We are looking forward, happy and confident about making changes and improvements. We are willing to experiment and explore.

MERCURY

MERCURY IN CAPRICORN

You are a wise and careful thinker. You place importance on credibility and authority. Therefore you will seek knowledge which carries some authority. You may approach new ideas with caution.

19TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN

Part of Body: Ligaments of left knee 

Sabian Symbol: A child of about five with a huge shopping bag.

ASPECTS OF MERCURY

SEXTILE NEPTUNE  Orb 0°22′ Separating

Our words and thoughts can be more imaginative and colorful, subtle or creative. We can experience a sense of knowing and understanding with minimal explanation or instruction. Intuition is highlighted or awakened.

CONJUNCTION PLUTO  Orb 5°20′ Applying

You have a probing mind. You avoid social chit-chat preferring deep and meaningful conversations. You are able to research topics of interest.

VENUS

VENUS IN SAGITTARIUS

You want to share adventure with your partner, ranging from sharing adventurous ideas to hiking in the mountains. You may also enjoy relating with foreigners, and dining out with your partner at foreign restaurants.

22ND DEGREE OF SAGITTARIUS

Part of Body: Right trochanter 

Sabian Symbol: A chinese laundry.

ASPECTS OF VENUS

TRINE MARS  Orb 6°21′ Applying

You have a talent for relating to other people. You are a loyal and fun loving partner with an ability to balance intimacy with independence. You may take your own creative talents for granted and fail to make the most of them.

SQUARE NEPTUNE  Orb 2°48′ Separating

We are easily seduced, impressionable, and ready to believe what we want to see. Wait for a better time to make important decisions.

OPPOSITION THE NORTH NODE  Orb 1°27′ Separating

We may be re-evaluating relationships in terms of whether or not they are contributing to our personal growth. There could be some superficiality in our interactions now.

CONJUNCTION THE SOUTH NODE  Orb 1°27′ Separating

We may be re-evaluating relationships in terms of whether or not they are contributing to our personal growth. There could be some superficiality in our interactions now.

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.

28TH DEGREE OF ARIES

Part of Body: Fornix/parietal and occipital bones 

Sabian Symbol: A large disappointed audience.

ASPECTS OF MARS

SQUARE JUPITER  Orb 5°16′ Applying

Our fighting, defending spirits are strong. We might be on a crusade. We could be too quick to take offense or to make judgments. Avoid unnecessary conflict and overreaching. Direct excess energy  into positive enterprises for positive results rather than adding more to your agenda.

SQUARE SATURN  Orb 4°02′ Applying

We can feel thwarted, blocked, or slowed down. Enthusiasm wanes. Delays are possible, but might lead to important edits and adjustments.

SQUARE PLUTO  Orb 3°27′ Separating

We may be looking for the upper hand and resisting others’ control. Resentments come to the surface.

JUPITER

JUPITER IN AQUARIUS

You are a seeker of the new and inspirational. You hold racially-inclusive values, and are a humanitarian.

3RD DEGREE OF AQUARIUS

Part of Body: Right fibula 

Sabian Symbol: A deserter from the navy.

ASPECTS OF JUPITER

CONJUNCTION SATURN  Orb 1°14′ Separating

You may at first experience some difficulties making up your mind as you feel pulled between your need for freedom and expansion, and the need for discipline. However, once you have learned to work with both these sides of your nature, you have an ideal blend of enthusiasm and structure. You work well within a structured system and therefore can do well in business. Your approach to religion is usually conventional.

SQUARE URANUS  Orb 3°50′ Applying

You want to change the world but would rather not wait. You will be made to realise that things don’t come that quickly. It is worth persevering as once you have that persistence you can achieve a great deal in the world.

SEXTILE CHIRON  Orb 2°07′ Applying

You have the opportunity to teach others based on the wisdom of your own experiences. You may have the chance to express the understanding side of your nature through teaching.

SATURN

SATURN IN AQUARIUS

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

2ND DEGREE OF AQUARIUS

Part of Body: Left tibial nerve 

Sabian Symbol: An unexpected thunderstorm.

ASPECTS OF SATURN

SQUARE URANUS  Orb 5°05′ Applying

You work to overcome a feeling of inadequacy about your abilities. You have problems with authority figures and need to learn to compromise. When you have done this you will succeed, particularly in large organisations.

SEXTILE CHIRON  Orb 3°21′ Applying

You have the opportunity through perseverance to face emotional pain in your life and discover your own natural sense of authority.

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). 

7TH DEGREE OF TAURUS

Part of Body: Vocal cords 

Sabian Symbol: A woman of samaria comes to draw water from the well.

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)

19TH DEGREE OF PISCES

Part of Body: Extensor muscles of the left toes 

Sabian Symbol: A master instructing his pupil.

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).

25TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN

Part of Body: Connections between femur and tibia 

Sabian Symbol: An oriental rug dealer.

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.

6TH DEGREE OF ARIES

Part of Body: Eye Socket, orbital cavity 

Sabian Symbol: A square brightly lighted on one side.

VESTA IN VIRGO

You have a perfectionist streak. You work hard and expect the same from other people.  You need to avoid being overly critical. Positively, you have the ability to set up efficient and productive routines at work.

21ST DEGREE OF VIRGO

Part of Body: Cystic duct 

Sabian Symbol: A girl’s basketball team.

PALLAS IN AQUARIUS

Your mind can be brilliant, original and insightful. You are able to quickly grasp new ideas and apply them to the future. You fight for your ideals, and humanitarian or political causes.

9TH DEGREE OF AQUARIUS

Part of Body: Skin of right lower leg 

Sabian Symbol: A flag turned into an eagle.

JUNO IN SAGITTARIUS

You would like a partner with a common belief system or vision. You want to be free explore the world, literally and philosophically, with your partner.

5TH DEGREE OF SAGITTARIUS

Part of Body: Right femoral artery 

Sabian Symbol: An old owl up in a tree.

CERES IN PISCES

You feel most cared for when experiencing at-one-ment with the world. You care for others by relieving their pain. You have compassion for your loved ones.

13TH DEGREE OF PISCES

Part of Body: Plantar artery of the left foot 

Sabian Symbol: A sword in a museum.

THE BLACK MOON IN TAURUS

9TH DEGREE OF TAURUS

Part of Body: Jugular veins 

Sabian Symbol: A christmas tree decorated.

ERIS IN ARIES

24TH DEGREE OF ARIES

Part of Body: Zygomatic muscle 

Sabian Symbol: An open window and a net curtain blowing into a cornucopia.

THE NORTH NODE

THE NORTH NODE IN GEMINI

This is a quest to learn to see life from other people’s point of view and to become adept in the art of communication. You have a tendency to be restless and scattered. You need to develop focus and the ability to communicate your ideas in a way that helps the many people in your life.

20TH DEGREE OF GEMINI

Part of Body: Third rib 

Sabian Symbol: A cafeteria.

THE SOUTH NODE

THE SOUTH NODE IN SAGITTARIUS

This is a quest to learn to see life from other people’s point of view and to become adept in the art of communication. You have a tendency to be restless and scattered. You need to develop focus and the ability to communicate your ideas in a way that helps the many people in your life.

20TH DEGREE OF SAGITTARIUS

Part of Body: Head of right femur 

Sabian Symbol: People cutting through ice, for summer use.

**Conjunctions to Select Fixed Stars on January 1, 2021.**