- The Moon is in Scorpio until 2:04 AM, after which the Moon is in Sagittarius.
- The Moon is void until 2:04 AM (since yesterday at 9:53 AM).
- The Moon is waning and in its Last Quarter phase.
- The Last Quarter Moon occurred on the 8th and the New Moon will occur on January 16th.
Horoscopes
Aries
As Mercury and Saturn come together at the top of your solar chart, dear Aries, the weight of your responsibilities or work can be on you. It makes sense to be more acutely aware of what you’re communicating since your words not only have more impact than usual today, they can stick around for quite some time into the future. Try not to create one of those annoying stories that don’t seem to disappear! It’s also important to recognize that people may be taking things at face value rather than noticing the fine or subtle points. Career projects may be subject to scrutiny, and flaws may be revealed that need fixing. There can be criticism to deal with, but after the initial sting, you may very well find the motivation to improve things, if only to protect yourself from further scrutiny. While there can be some tension, this is actually a powerful time for getting your priorities straightened out, for fixing weak areas, and for doing important work towards long-term happiness and prosperity. You might also be in the position of valued leader today.
Taurus
You’re taking things a little more seriously than usual today, dear Taurus, as the Moon moves into your deep solar eighth house and Mercury and Saturn move towards an important meet-up. Your mindset is practical, and the need for patience becomes obvious now. This can be a time for making small sacrifices to help you secure big gains in the future. Giving up a pleasure for a benefit in another life department can create some tension, but you’re practical enough to see the value of these strategic moves. Reality can bring you back to earth on a matter. As Mercury and Saturn come together in your solar ninth house, educational or travel plans and other projects may require fine-tuning. The good news is that you are likely to have better information to move your plans forward in practical ways. You’re also in a good position for renewing a commitment to studies, a writing project, or long-term venture that’s close to your heart.
Gemini
Decisions about financial or intimate matters may be pressing now, dear Gemini, or these issues can be weighing more heavily on your mind. Certainly, commitments or decisions made this week can be long-term and significant. You’re in a more practical frame of mind — or life demands that you be — making this a meaningful time for ideas about how to cut back on excesses, reduce dependencies, and eliminate redundancies. You may feel temporarily unsupported, but this can lead to a stronger grip on what’s realistic and where you stand, plus you discover that you can handle things just fine on your own. This is a time for turning a corner and mentally change directions. You can finish the day feeling far more confident about your plans, or with a comforting sense that your plans are more doable and realistic, which is particularly the case with finances and your feelings about a person or relationship.
Cancer
With Mercury and Saturn coming together in your partnership sector today, dear Cancer, serious thoughts or conversations about relationships may figure strongly now. There can be decisions made about a relationship or a sudden awareness of responsibilities related to others. Or, this can be a time for making joint plans, decisions, and commitments. Counseling or negotiating can be useful now. Others may be withholding or strict with you, or possibly more demanding than usual, but if you are forced to face a reality today, you might bear in mind that you’re better off for it, as holding on to unrealizable dreams will not serve you well in the long run. However, advice can be useful now, and even others’ criticisms can motivate you to make improvements.
Leo
This can be a day when you sober up regarding a particular area of your life, dear Leo, mainly related to your health, work, habits, duties, chores, and routines. Mercury and Saturn join forces today, and you’re inclined to see the practical or realistic side of the story. Decisions made now tend to be more considered and sensible although perhaps a little strict. Responsibilities have a way of making themselves known today. Certain realities faced now can lead to a freeing feeling of acceptance of things precisely as they are, although it should be noted that you may be missing the more delicate points. Work or people you work with could be more demanding or otherwise difficult. Concerns about your job or health can be heavy on your mind today. Even if criticisms are irritating, consider strengthening your position so that they don’t get to you in the future. You might renew a commitment now, especially to a sensible diet, health program, or work project, quite successfully.
Virgo
With Mercury and Saturn coming together in your solar fifth house now, dear Virgo, this can be a time of considering or reconsidering a commitment or project, taking a critical look at a relationship or creative pursuit, or recognizing the need to buckle down and drawn on self-discipline. Love relationships can have heavy energy surrounding them, or a question is answered regarding a connection or your feelings. This is a time for clarity of thought and intention, but it should be noted that perceptions are a little skewed to the negative now. If you look for them, constructive solutions to recent problems can be discovered. You may be thinking up valuable ways to improve your enjoyment of life or to express yourself more effectively. This is a good time for adding a little more structure to your life.
Libra
Decisions may need to be made about family or home-related matters now, dear Libra, as Mercury and Saturn come together in your solar fourth house. Fortunately, you are in the position to assess issues realistically and with much practicality. Your sense of priorities is strong. You may be a little more strict or stern now, particularly in your assessments, which can be entirely necessary and useful as long as you bear in mind that some of the finer elements are missing. Having all the facts can feel good, but it’s not a well-rounded picture you’re seeing, in other words! If you’ve neglected particular problem areas, you’ll likely need to deal with them now. Conversations can be serious or businesslike, but also quite constructive.
Scorpio
The Moon moves out of your sign and into your resources sector early today, dear Scorpio. This is a down-to-earth transit that puts you in the right frame of mind for the major influence of the day: Mercury and Saturn coming together in your solar third house. This combination can help set the stage for a renewed commitment to a significant project. Or, this can be a time for firming up a project or clinching a deal. Conversations tend to be serious and assessments rather stern or critical today, and it’s possible that sacrifices need to be made in order to realize a benefit, but they may very well be worth it in the long run. When Saturn is involved, very often we’re in the position to put work or effort into something that benefits us in the long term. Although the day requires more discipline than usual and a realistic outlook, look for ways to be both firm and kind to yourself and others at the same time. You’re in a great position for concentrated study and attention to detail.
Sagittarius
The Moon moves into your sign today, dear Sagittarius, and there is a good part of you that just wants to be free to be your spontaneous self. Even so, there is a Mercury-Saturn influence in your resources sector now that requires some down-to-earth thinking. You can benefit from taking a critical look at your finances now, and in fact, decisions may need to be made, or you need to have a good “think” or a serious conversation about your money situation. The good news is that you are seeing things for what they are, rather than what you would like them to be, and this realism helps you make the hard choices that work well for you in the long run. Be realistic, but not pessimistic, as this energy can a little too easily skew to the negative. You need to tend to your own interests first just for the time being. The more secure you feel now, the better you can share later, so don’t worry about prioritizing your needs at this time.
Capricorn
The Moon moves into your solar twelfth house, dear Capricorn, encouraging a couple of days of laying low and getting more rest. Today, Mercury and Saturn move towards alignment in your sign, and you may very well be called upon for advice. This may also be a time for taking a closer, perhaps critical, look at personal plans to see where you might make some improvements. If, however, you’re feeling a little misunderstood or let down, keep in mind that your dreams are still possible, they only need some refinement. As well, consider that the trade-off to projecting an air of competence is that you may not always receive support or warmth from others. This is not the best day for neediness, over the top emotions, or cutting corners, though, as there is a business-like quality to the energy of the day, but do consider the changes you can make going forward that may help bond you with others more closely.
Aquarius
You may have been feeling the weight of heavy decisions recently, dear Aquarius, since late November, and now you arrive at a final word or solution on a matter. Decisions about long-standing problems and the past may need attention now, and you’re likely to have a strong urge to settle issues that have been left unresolved. You might experience a situation in which the past is catching up with you today, and now you’re ready to put it behind you. It may be better to keep silent about some issues now, as there can be a tendency for others to view emotional matters in absolute terms — compassion and understanding can be missing just for the time being, so you may want to plan conversations accordingly. However, this can also help you to firm up and make practical choices that truly help you move forward happier and lighter.
Pisces
The Moon moves to the top of your solar chart today, dear Pisces, getting you into a practical, goal-setting, and ambitious frame of mind. This is perfect for the other significant influence of the day that encourages rational thinking and special attention to your responsibilities. It’s a good time for coming up with solid, firm, and practical plans for the future, and there’s likely to be quite useful advice coming from a friend or your networks now. Discussions with friends can turn to business or can become business-like today, which can be useful on the one hand, and perhaps a little disconcerting on the other. Decisions can be challenging to arrive at, but satisfying once made. This is not the time for taking shortcuts – a thorough job is what gets the most rewards now.
* Remember to read horoscopes for your Ascendant sign and Sun sign. If you don’t know your Ascendant sign (and you know your birth time), you can look it up here.
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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: Jan 12 2018 2:04 am
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: Jan 12 2018 2:04 am
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: Jan 12 2018 10:26 am
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: Jan 12 2018 12:14 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cpl Nod
Description: Transiting Moon ContraParallel Transiting North Node
Date & Time: Jan 12 2018 1:10 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Pll Jup
Description: Transiting Moon Parallel Transiting Jupiter
Date & Time: Jan 12 2018 5:28 pm
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: Jan 12 2018 7:26 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon SSq Ven
Description: Transiting Moon SemiSquare Transiting Venus
Relationships may be subtly strained or unsettled. Try to relax and not obsess. Restlessness can lead to poor choices or overindulgence. Show restraint and reap the rewards.
Date & Time: Jan 12 2018 9:24 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqq Ura
Description: Transiting Moon SesquiSquare Transiting Uranus
We can easily find ourselves all wound up and nervous. Unpredictable responses from others (and ourselves). Emotional eruptions are possible. Not a good time to make permanent decisions, particularly about relationships and family/domestic matters.
Date & Time: Jan 12 2018 2:07 am
Event: Tr-Tr Sun Pll Plu
Description: Transiting Sun Parallel Transiting Pluto
Strong Signs, Elements, Modes
BALANCE OF SIGNS
SCORPIO STRONG
Intense, magnetic, penetrating perception, power to confront. Can be destructive, vengeful, jealous, overly dramatic.
SAGITTARIUS STRONG
Inspiring, broad vision, enthusiastic, goal seeking, truthful, adventurous. Can be reckless, unrestrained, tactless.
CAPRICORN STRONG
Disciplined, responsible, reliable, industrious, conscientious, practical, achieving. Can be pessimistic, overly conventional, rigid, materialistic, callous.
BALANCE OF ELEMENTS
EARTH STRONG
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.
BALANCE OF MODES
CARDINAL STRONG
We are ready to take action and to take on challenges, and can become frustrated with stagnant conditions.
LUNAR PHASE: THIRD QUARTER
Moon from 90 to 45 degrees behind the Sun.
We have strong beliefs and are likely to put them into action. We have the wisdom to know when to act, but sometimes can be inflexible.
The following aspects (major only) and positions are at noon (EST) on January 12th:
Note that when an aspect is applying, it has not yet happened but is within orb – it’s pending. When an aspect is separating, it has already happened/perfected and is moving away from the aspect. Depending on the speed of the planet/body involved, the aspect will have perfected–or will perfect–in a matter of hours (often the case with the Moon), days, months, and possibly years in the case of the very slow-moving outer planets and bodies.
Note that the Moon moves at a rate of approximately one degree every 2 hours so that if an aspect involving the Moon is applying and has an orb of 5 degrees, the aspect will perfect (be exact) in about 10 hours. If the Moon is separating from an aspect with an orb of 2 degrees, it has already formed said aspect approximately 4 hours ago (since the following are positions at noon today, then it would have occurred at about 8 AM today).
**I suggest paying close attention to applying aspects. The energy of the aspect builds as it gets closer to exact. Once an aspect involving inner planets has happened, it’s over. Separating aspects are good to know for context, but in terms of energy that is with us today, applying aspects are most important. (This is the case for daily astrology influences involving inner planets, which pass quickly, and not natal astrology aspects, which are with us for a lifetime).
THE MOON
THE MOON IN 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.
5TH DEGREE OF SAGITTARIUS
Part of Body: Right femoral artery
Sabian Symbol: An old owl up in a tree.
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.
23RD DEGREE OF CAPRICORN
Part of Body: Muscle insertions of upper to lower legs
Sabian Symbol: Two awards for bravery in war.
ASPECTS OF THE SUN
CONJUNCTION VENUS Orb 0°48′ Separating
We take pride in our ability to relate well with others or to smooth over differences now. Graciousness, diplomacy, charm, and some superficiality are themes. This is a good period for social affairs, pleasure, amusement, and romance, all things considered.
SEXTILE MARS Orb 0°59′ Separating
We can be furthering our goals and desires without apology. A time for getting ahead, taking action, and solving problems, and some healthy self-centeredness. Competition. Taking the lead.
SQUARE URANUS Orb 2°10′ Applying
We may want to break free from restrictions or responsibilities, but if we aren’t in touch with this need, we could cause some problems or feel restless and irritable. There could be rebellious feelings. We don’t want to be told what to do. Use this time to see what changes need to be made.
CONJUNCTION PLUTO Orb 3°15′ Separating
You are intense, obsessive and have great personal power. You find it easy to rid yourself of the unwanted but may be intolerant of others less powerful. Transformation is the key factor in your life.
SEXTILE CHIRON Orb 2°32′ Applying
You will be able to help others with your ability to understand their pain.
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.
3RD DEGREE OF CAPRICORN
Part of Body: Cutaneous nerves of thigh
Sabian Symbol: The human soul receptive to growth and understanding.
ASPECTS OF MERCURY
CONJUNCTION SATURN Orb 0°43′ Applying
You have a logical mind. As a child you were shy and unable to express your opinions. As an adult you will become a voice of authority.
VENUS
VENUS IN CAPRICORN
You are shy in relationships. You will form relationships slowly, but they are likely to be enduring. You may not form close relationships early in life, but later will have solid and committed relationships. You are responsible with your money and possessions.
24TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN
Part of Body: Muscle insertions of upper to lower legs
Sabian Symbol: A woman entering a convent.
ASPECTS OF VENUS
SEXTILE MARS Orb 1°48′ Separating
You have the opportunity to blend your charm and assertion. You can be both gentle and strong.
SQUARE URANUS Orb 1°21′ Applying
You are restless and lack commitment in your personal relationships. You are wilful and see anyone else’s claim on you as an obstacle to your freedom of self- expression. You need to learn to compromise and enjoy your partner’s unique contribution to your life.
CONJUNCTION PLUTO Orb 4°04′ Separating
You want intensity and drama in your personal relationships. You are consumed with love and passion and expect your partner to feel the same way. You are disappointed when others fail to soar to great emotional heights and plummet the emotional depths by your side. On a more positive note you are fiercely loyal and committed with an ability to fight any injustice.
SEXTILE CHIRON Orb 1°43′ Applying
You are a caring and loving partner. You understand your partner’s struggles.
MARS
MARS IN SCORPIO
You are a passionate warrior. You are dramatic, and may have strong sexual urges. You may make a vengeful opponent.
22ND DEGREE OF SCORPIO
Part of Body: Ethmoid bone
Sabian Symbol: Hunters starting out for ducks.
ASPECTS OF MARS
CONJUNCTION JUPITER Orb 2°39′ Separating
You are generous, self confident and lucky. Your energy level is high and you are courageous. You have a tendency to go where angels fear to tread, as you approach life with gusto regardless of the consequences. Travel and religious causes are likely to feature in your life. You may like to consider a career in the military or competitive sports.
SEXTILE PLUTO Orb 2°16′ Separating
You are able to use your energy constructively and feel a call to serve society.
TRINE CHIRON Orb 3°31′ Applying
There is more courage to face problems. Fighting for the underdog. Physical healing can help inner healing, and vice versa.
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.
19TH DEGREE OF SCORPIO
Part of Body: Uterine ligaments, Haller’s net
Sabian Symbol: A parrot listening and then talking.
ASPECTS OF JUPITER
SEXTILE PLUTO Orb 0°23′ Applying
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 6°11′ Applying
You have the gift of wisdom. You trust your own intuitive nature, and are able to teach others on the spiritual path. You are able to encompass other people’s personal philosophies without feeling threatened, so that others trust you with their spiritual problems.
SATURN
SATURN IN CAPRICORN
You are conservative and authoritarian, and have strong worldly ambitions. You are a responsible worker.
3RD DEGREE OF CAPRICORN
Part of Body: Cutaneous nerves of thigh
Sabian Symbol: The human soul receptive to growth and understanding.
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).
25TH DEGREE OF ARIES
Part of Body: Sternocleidomastoid muscle
Sabian Symbol: A double promise reveals its inner and outer meanings.
ASPECTS OF URANUS
SQUARE PLUTO Orb 5°26′ Applying
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)
13TH DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Plantar artery of left foot
Sabian Symbol: A sword in a museum.
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).
20TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN
Part of Body: Tendons of right knee
Sabian Symbol: A hidden choir singing.
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).
25TH DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Left distal tibio-fibular joint
Sabian Symbol: The purging of the priesthood.
VESTA IN SCORPIO
You are intensely committed to your work. Dedication and the ability to focus are keys to your work. Sexual morals may feature strongly as you seek to either break existing sexual mores or repress sexual urges behind a strict code of ethics.
29TH DEGREE OF SCORPIO
Part of Body: Vomer
Sabian Symbol: A woman pleading for the lives of her children.
PALLAS
PALLAS IN ARIES
You have a keen intellect with the ability to come up with exciting, new ideas. You are also happy to risk putting your new ideas into action.
29TH DEGREE OF ARIES
Part of Body: Auditory canal
Sabian Symbol: A celestial choir singing.
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.
12TH DEGREE OF AQUARIUS
Part of Body: Left cruciate ligaments
Sabian Symbol: People on stairs graduated upwards.
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.
16TH DEGREE OF LEO
Part of Body: Left atrium
Sabian Symbol: Sunshine just after a storm.
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.
16TH DEGREE OF LEO
Part of Body: Left atrium
Sabian Symbol: Sunshine just after a storm.
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.
16TH DEGREE OF AQUARIUS
Part of Body: Lymph vessels of left lower leg
Sabian Symbol: A big-businessman at his desk.
*** CONJUNCTIONS TO SELECT FIXED STARS ***
Transits 12 January 2018
Aspects to Jup 18°Sc47 -16°22′
Cnj 19°Sc37 ZUBEN ELSCHEMALI– Negative social reform
Aspects to Ves 28°Sc48 -14°32′
Cnj 29°Sc41 TOLIMAN Learning, the lessons of life.
Aspects to Cer 15°Le40 +27°36′
Cnj 15°Le27 DUBHE Loving but forceful
Aspects to Nod 15°Le09 +16°17′
Cnj 15°Le27 DUBHE Loving but forceful
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