- The Moon is in Cancer.
- The Moon is waxing and in its First Quarter phase.
- The First Quarter Moon occurred on the 24th and the Full Moon/Lunar Eclipse will occur on January 31st in the sign of Leo.
Horoscopes
Aries
You’re in the mood to get comfortable today, dear Aries. There can be a connection with an old friend or strong memories of someone from your past, and you’re in a more sentimental mood than usual. This is not the time to give up on a matter, but to attend to duties that will help clear up delays and set the ball rolling to make progress. You can be somewhat distracted today, but your mood is good overall. Watch for fuzzy thinking and absent-mindedness, and use the day instead for imaginative pursuits, networking, and romance if possible. Taking a relaxed, creative approach can be very worthwhile and in fact a great strategy now.
Taurus
This can be a time for doing an inventory of sorts of your feelings, dear Taurus, as you’re in a better position than usual to see which attachments may be holding you back from growing and thriving. It’s a good time to clear up old projects. This is also an excellent day for rest and healing activities, but you may have to do some meditation in motion, as the Moon in your communications sector can have you on the go. This is not the best day for clarity in a friendship or with directions and instructions. However, you can find many channels for expressing yourself today, mainly through a partner or significant someone. Charitable acts can be especially satisfying now. Dreams and fantasies can be nice conversation points.
Gemini
Today is good for reflecting, dear Gemini. You’re inclined to want to get comfortable now. In fact, it can be a somewhat lazy day for thinking, and there can be a tendency to skip steps as a result. Even so, it’s a good time for considering which habits or attachments in your life may be holding you back from growing and thriving, particularly on a mental level or regarding attitudes and mindsets. You may want to let go of the desire to get definite answers to your questions, as this reduces frustration. It can be difficult to focus today, as your mind can take you on different tangents. Use your diplomatic talents in your dealings, but do watch for a tendency to please and appease that might later come back to haunt you!
Cancer
The Moon is in your sign all day, and with some support from Jupiter and Neptune, you’re in a good mood and positive frame of mind, dear Cancer. Even so, you’re likely to deal with small annoyances or misdirection and perhaps a tug of war with a partner. Look for opportunities to clear up debts or settle accounts now. Avoid entering long-term agreements, particularly related to shared assets and finances in general, and instead, consider letting go of unnecessary attachments or find ways to pay off debts or recover loans. Your extra sensitivity to others’ moods may put you on a bit of an emotional rollercoaster if you’re not careful. You may need to tune people out, at least some, in order to take better care of yourself. Sometimes taking in too much information can leave you feeling insecure and unbalanced, and today could very well go that way. Look at the bigger picture for comfort now.
Leo
Practical matters may not be exceptionally straightforward today, dear Leo, and it’s probably best you avoid taking on responsibilities that others should be handling themselves, and vice versa. Watch carefully for relying too heavily on others when you’d be better off getting things done independently with Venus opposing the North Node in your sign. Extra tact should be in place with others, in general, but particularly with a partner. You might benefit from looking to the past for answers to problems in the present. Tying up loose ends may be necessary before you’re able to go forward with confidence. Consider that misunderstandings today can lead to interesting and creative ways of relating, but avoid putting something in stone for the time being.
Virgo
The Moon is in your friendship sector all day, encouraging you to seek out like-minded people, dear Virgo. Avoid risk-taking with work and health today, and aim to be a little more vigilant than usual with communications, which can be misunderstood. Look to the past for answers to work or health concerns just for now, but consider whether you’re holding onto something that no longer serves you good purpose. Today is favorable for looking within for answers, as well as for running errands and settling accounts. It can be hard to distinguish between your own needs and those of a significant person in your life right now, as you may be taking on others’ wants and needs and telling yourself that their needs are yours! Drawing boundaries is essential now.
Libra
The Moon is in your sector of reputation, status, and career all day and connects well with other planets, dear Libra, suggesting a rather smooth flow to your work and connections. Even so, the Moon’s opposition to Pluto points to some tendency to pull into yourself rather than reach for the stars. As well, your ruler, Venus, aligns with the South Node today, and your inclination is to fall back on quick fixes or the easy route instead of moving in the direction of challenge, reward, and growth. Avoid carelessness with creative projects and romantic relationships, particularly. There can be a meeting with an old love interest or friend today for some of you or much sentimentality about an old love or pet project. You can benefit from looking to the past now, as you may reawaken a worthwhile pursuit. However, it’s better to tie up loose ends than to make any new long-term commitments or agreements today.
Scorpio
There is a tendency to fall back on comfortable behaviors today, dear Scorpio, rather than challenge yourself or aim to grow and learn. Old habits seem to have a strong pull on you now. Today’s energies are pleasant but tricky for attention to hard facts and details, and it may be wise to either take some time out or focus on the vision rather than the details of a plan or project just for now. When the mental fog clears, plans may not seem quite as viable or practical, but some may simply need some refinements before taking off. The Moon in your adventure sector all day helps you see the bigger picture.
Sagittarius
There is a tendency to feel a little lazy on a mental level today, dear Sagittarius, which could lead to missed steps or the need to do something over again. As grand as your goals may be, it’s the kind of day when you’re disinclined to really put yourself out or challenge yourself, which can be okay once in a while. However, it’s vital to avoid careless communications or appeasing others in ways that might come back to haunt you later. Aim to be as tactful as possible with people around you in general, but particularly relatives, neighbors, and classmates, but avoid promises or deferrals. Today can be quite fine for daydreams and detours from the usual routine and less than ideal for schedules and tasks that require close attention.
Capricorn
This can be an important time for settling accounts, dear Capricorn, and for clearing away obstacles related to money and business. There is a tendency to want to do it all yourself these days, but sharing, trusting, and pairing up to accomplish something is the way to go for the rewards, even if it seems the more challenging route to take at the moment. Today is good for applying wisdom and past experiences to a current problem, as well as letting go of things you don’t need. Be a little more cautious than usual with your money and valuables today, but also with what and how you communicate, as misunderstandings can be an issue now. Mercury in your sign points to a sharper mentality, but a minor challenging aspect to Neptune can indicate a tendency to be distracted and to misread some situations.
Aquarius
Today is not ideal for making practical decisions, dear Aquarius, mainly related to money, although it’s perfect for dreaming up new ideas and plans where the details can be filled in later. There is some tendency to fall back on doing things on your own when pairing up or sharing the load would be much better for you. Today is good for going over past projects and drawing upon wisdom and experience to handle current problems. You may be dealing with loose ends or settling accounts for the time being, and while you may not feel the progress, you’re busy clearing the pathway for smoother endeavors and activities in the future. This is not an ideal time for shopping, sharing a secret, or anything that involves making a judgment call over something with significance. It is strong for creative activities, however.
Pisces
The Moon is in your playful solar fifth house all day, dear Pisces, and harmonizes with Neptune in your sign and Jupiter in your spirit sector. This, along with a Venus-South Node connection, helps you let go of stress and tension. However, this can also be a day in which you tend to take the easy way out. Sometimes you simply need a break, but other times, you miss opportunities to grow and learn if you back away from a challenge, and the latter may be the case today. Additionally, there may be some disconnects with others due to crossed wires. You may expect others to understand you, and they may feel the same way, but nobody seems to be making the extra effort now! Misunderstandings can result. Try to tune out distractions.
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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 29 2018 0:00 am
Event: Moon in Cancer
Description: The Moon in Cancer
This is a good time for making or nurturing emotional connections, sharing feelings, and connecting with our imagination, warmth, compassion, and sensitivity. We might concentrate on home, family, and domestic matters now. Nurture others and also the self.
Date & Time: Jan 29 2018 0:27 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Qnx Ves
Description: Transiting Moon Quincunx Transiting Vesta
Date & Time: Jan 29 2018 5:06 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 29 2018 10:18 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Tri Nep
Description: Transiting Moon Trine Transiting Neptune
This is a feel-good time if we allow ourselves to relax and tune into the subtle aspects of life – art, nature, beauty, dreams, and spiritual realms. We absorb things easily, our senses are in good form, and we more naturally accept things and people as they are. There is no need to look for definite answers right now.
Date & Time: Jan 29 2018 1:30 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Qnx Ven
Description: Transiting Moon Quincunx Transiting Venus
Love relationships or feelings can be unsettled. There can be a conflict experienced between family and friends/lovers, or between comfort and the pursuit of pleasure. Try to relax and not obsess, and show restraint.
Date & Time: Jan 29 2018 4:03 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cpl Mar
Description: Transiting Moon ContraParallel Transiting Mars
Date & Time: Jan 29 2018 5:18 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqq Mar
Description: Transiting Moon SesquiSquare Transiting Mars
We can overreact and exhibit impatience. However, this can also be a time of self-motivation.
Date & Time: Jan 29 2018 7:55 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Qnx Jun
Description: Transiting Moon Quincunx Transiting Juno
There can be some inclination to manipulate others to further our own goals, which should be avoided. There may be indecision regarding feelings about a relationship. Alternatively, there can be a conundrum regarding family and a relationship.
Date & Time: Jan 29 2018 9:34 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Opp Plu
Description: Transiting Moon Opposition Transiting Pluto
A buried or frustrating issue can now come to a head. Something from the past or that was previously hidden can surface. There can be intensity in our relationships or emotional turbulence within. Complex feelings and entanglements can be issues. The need to let go of something could emerge. Wait for the tension to subside before taking action.
Date & Time: Jan 29 2018 11:38 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Tri Jup
Description: Transiting Moon Trine Transiting Jupiter
We want to do good and to honor our inner code. We don’t sweat the small stuff right now. We are generous with our energy, time, and money. A great time to take up new feel-good opportunities. Show your confidence and optimism and reap the rewards.
Date & Time: Jan 29 2018 10:01 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mer SSq Nep
Description: Transiting Mercury SemiSquare Transiting Neptune
Overstimulated imagination. Subtle perceptions. Right brain (intuitive) thinking. Confusion. Misperception. Deceit.
Date & Time: Jan 29 2018 6:07 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Ven Opp Nod
Description: Transiting Venus Opposition Transiting North Node
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.
Strong Signs, Elements, Modes
BALANCE OF SIGNS
CANCER STRONG
Nurturing, protective, tenacious, emotional sensitive, watery, strong roots. Can be overly protective, unwilling to let go, timid, reclusive.
CAPRICORN STRONG
Disciplined, responsible, reliable, industrious, conscientious, practical, achieving. Can be pessimistic, overly conventional, rigid, materialistic, callous.
AQUARIUS STRONG
Humanitarian, innovative, group conscious, progressive, serving others. Can be rebellious, eccentric, aloof, emotionally superficial, overly extroverted.
BALANCE OF ELEMENTS
The elements are balanced.
BALANCE OF MODES
The modes are balanced.
LUNAR PHASE: GIBBOUS
Moon 135 to 180 degrees ahead of the Sun.
We are looking to attach value and meaning to our goals. This is a time for analyzing, questioning, perfecting, and improving.
The following aspects (major only) and positions are at noon (EST) on January 29th:
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 CANCER
You need nurturing. Under stress you may want to retire to the comfort of your home. You will form a strong bond with your mother. You may have difficulty in breaking away from home later in life.
14TH DEGREE OF CANCER
Part of Body: Stomach walls
Sabian Symbol: A very old man facing a vast dark space to the northeast.
ASPECTS OF THE MOON
QUINCUNX VENUS Orb 0°51′ Applying
You attempt to cater for everyone around you. You need to be true to yourself and gently leave others to look after themselves.
TRINE JUPITER Orb 7°14′ Applying
We can be motivated to honor our inner code. We don’t sweat the small stuff right now. We are generous with our energy, time, and money. A great time to take up new feel-good opportunities. Show your confidence and optimism and reap the rewards.
TRINE NEPTUNE Orb 1°03′ Separating
We are turning into the subtle aspects of life – art, nature, beauty, dreams, and spiritual realms. We more naturally accept situations and people as they are. Sensitivity, compassion.
OPPOSITION PLUTO Orb 5°59′ Applying
A buried or frustrating issue can now come to a head. Something from the past or something that was previously hidden can surface. There can be intensity in our relationships or emotional turbulence within. Complex feelings and entanglements can be issues. The need to let go of something could emerge. Wait for the tension to subside before taking action.
THE SUN
THE SUN IN AQUARIUS
You are unconventional, friendly, unpredictable and innovative. You like originality and may become rebellious.
10TH DEGREE OF AQUARIUS
Part of Body: Skin of left lower leg
Sabian Symbol: A popularity that proves ephemeral.
ASPECTS OF THE SUN
CONJUNCTION VENUS Orb 4°52′ 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.
CONJUNCTION THE SOUTH NODE Orb 5°12′ Applying
In past lives you have not expressed yourself to your greatest potential. In this life you are being challenged to use these talents. You have been given a second chance.
MERCURY
MERCURY IN 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.
28TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN
Part of Body: Right genicular arteries
Sabian Symbol: A large aviary.
ASPECTS OF MERCURY
SQUARE URANUS Orb 2°10′ 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.
SEXTILE CHIRON Orb 1°24′ Separating
There is more sensitivity to what is communicated, and how it’s communicated. We are looking at things in a more holistic way.
VENUS
VENUS IN AQUARIUS
You enjoy unconventional and odd relationships, which give you the freedom to express your individuality. You enjoy talking more than touching. You enjoy being in a group of friends.
15TH DEGREE OF AQUARIUS
Part of Body: Lymph vessels of right lower leg
Sabian Symbol: Two lovebirds sitting on a fence.
ASPECTS OF VENUS
OPPOSITION THE NORTH NODE Orb 0°19′ Applying
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 0°19′ Applying
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 SAGITTARIUS
You are an inspirational leader, and have a strong desire for exploration and adventure. You may be one-pointed in your desires.
2ND DEGREE OF SAGITTARIUS
Part of Body: Pelvic girdle
Sabian Symbol: The ocean covered with whitecaps.
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.
22ND DEGREE OF SCORPIO
Part of Body: Ethmoid bone
Sabian Symbol: Hunters starting out for ducks.
ASPECTS OF JUPITER
SEXTILE PLUTO Orb 1°15′ 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 4°39′ 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.
5TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN
Part of Body: Cutaneous nerves of knee
Sabian Symbol: People rowing a canoe and dancing a war dance.
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°08′ 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).
26TH DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Plantar nerves
Sabian Symbol: A new moon that divides its influences.
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.
7TH DEGREE OF SAGITTARIUS
Part of Body: Right superior femoral artery
Sabian Symbol: Cupid knocking at the door.
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.
3RD DEGREE OF TAURUS
Part of Body: Pharynx – oral part
Sabian Symbol: Steps up to a lawn blooming with clover.
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.
19TH DEGREE OF AQUARIUS
Part of Body: Spinal nervous system
Sabian Symbol: A forest fire quenched.
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.
13TH DEGREE OF LEO
Part of Body: Right ventricle of heart
Sabian Symbol: An old sea captain rocking on the porch of his cottage.
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 January 29, 2018**
Aspects to Jun 18°Aq34 -10°57′
Cnj 17°Aq37 SUALOCIN Tantalising but naive.
Aspects to Nod 14°Le56 +16°21′
Cnj 15°Le27 DUBHE Loving but forceful
Aspects to BMo 09°Cp04 -20°04′
Cnj 08°Cp32 FACIES — Ruthlessness or the victim.
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