Astrology of Today – Monday January 29, 2024

Today’s Transits (Eastern Standard Time)

Date & Time: Jan 29 2024  0:00 am

Event: Moon in Virgo

Description: The Moon in Virgo

We crave organization and order, and are quickly disturbed by anything standing in the way of these things. This is a good time for chores, organizing, and tidying. It’s also a time for scheduling health appointments and checkups, starting new routines, and generally tending to details.

Date & Time: Jan 29 2024  6:19 pm

Event: Moon goes void of course

Date & Time: Jan 29 2024  0:53 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Pll Chi

Description: Transiting Moon Parallel Transiting Chiron

Date & Time: Jan 29 2024  2:32 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Qnx Nod

Description: Transiting Moon Quincunx Transiting North Node

There may be the need to pause to adjust things before moving plans forward. We could feel at odds with others on an emotional level. Public relations are not as favorable now.

Date & Time: Jan 29 2024  2:45 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Pll Nod

Description: Transiting Moon Parallel Transiting North Node

Date & Time: Jan 29 2024  3:54 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Tri Mar

Description: Transiting Moon Trine 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: Jan 29 2024  4:51 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Tri Ura

Description: Transiting Moon Trine Transiting Uranus

We are open to new ideas. A break in the routine is pleasing now. We could be experimenting with new ideas or feelings. There can be chance meetings, events that occur that open our minds or our awareness.

Date & Time: Jan 29 2024  6:37 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Tri Mer

Description: Transiting Moon Trine 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. We are alert, observant, and our memory is good.

Date & Time: Jan 29 2024  8:27 am

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: Jan 29 2024  10:52 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqq Jup

Description: Transiting Moon SesquiSquare Transiting Jupiter

Time to show some restraint. Grandiosity is not appealing. Neither is excess. Practice self-control. Self-indulgence is more likely now. We’re not as inclined to consider the consequences of over-eating, over-drinking, or overdoing in general. We may be acting in a haughty manner.

Date & Time: Jan 29 2024  10:58 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqr Ves

Description: Transiting Moon Square Transiting Vesta

We can be a little stiff with our emotions, and we can be distracted from our work or focus. There can be difficulty expressing tenderness, concern, or care.

Date & Time: Jan 29 2024  3:43 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqq Sun

Description: Transiting Moon SesquiSquare 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 29 2024  5:04 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Pll Pal

Description: Transiting Moon Parallel Transiting Pallas

Date & Time: Jan 29 2024  6:19 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Opp Nep

Description: Transiting Moon Opposition Transiting Neptune

We can be faced with confusing events, and we may not be seeing others clearly. People may be noncommittal, elusive, or absent when we need them. We are more vulnerable and sensitive. Moods are hard to define. Honor your need to feed your more refined or spiritual side, and the difficult feelings will soon fade away.

Date & Time: Jan 29 2024  8:44 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqr Cer

Description: Transiting Moon Square Transiting Ceres

There can be conflicts with loved ones, or we could be feeling unsupported. People could seem insensitive or uncaring, or our own needs seem to be at odds with the needs of family and friends.

Date & Time: Jan 29 2024  9:04 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cpl Nep

Description: Transiting Moon ContraParallel Transiting Neptune

Date & Time: Jan 29 2024  10:38 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sxt Pal

Description: Transiting Moon Sextile Transiting Pallas

There is a good ability to successfully combine logic and intuition, and to understand problems taking into account the human element. There is sensitivity to people’s issues now. Cooperation. Effective, sensitive decision making.

Date & Time: Jan 29 2024  8:29 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Mer Tri Jun

Description: Transiting Mercury Trine Transiting Juno

This is a good time to team up with someone to generate ideas or solve problems, or simply to listen to and be heard. Mental rapport can be experienced now.

Date & Time: Jan 29 2024  6:40 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Mar Tri Ura

Description: Transiting Mars Trine Transiting Uranus

It’s easy and natural to break through obstacles, to find alternative methods of going after what we want, and to take progressive action or to take the lead.  There is more courage, confidence, and energy available to us. We embrace change, progress, and new methods.

Date & Time: Jan 29 2024  6:31 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Jup SSq Ves

Description: Transiting Jupiter SemiSquare Transiting Vesta

We may have trouble with motivation levels, or finding meaning in, our work, projects, and obligations at this time. Alternatively, we may take on too much, and feel overloaded.

Strong Signs, Elements, Modes

Today’s Emphasized Signs of the Zodiac

VIRGO STRONG

Meticulous, discriminating, pure, practical, health conscious, hard working. Can be hyper-critical, petty and perfectionistic.

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.

Today’s Elemental Balance

FIRE WEAK

We are not very goal-oriented right now, or motivation to pursue our goals may be waning/lacking. Changes feel overwhelming. Enthusiasm may be low, we argue less, and we think more than we take action.

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.

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

The modes are balanced today.

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 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 through Pluto: Signs, Aspects, & Degrees

THE MOON

THE MOON IN VIRGO

We have an emotional need for order with the Moon in Virgo. Diet, nutrition, health matters, work, and routines are in stronger focus. If we’re feeling out of sorts emotionally, we might also experience symptoms on a physical level now.

23RD DEGREE OF VIRGO

Part of Body: Capsule and ligaments of liver

Sabian Symbol: A lion-tamer rushes fearlessly into the circus arena.

ASPECTS OF THE MOON

TRINE MERCURY  Orb 2°18′ Separating

Our hearts or emotional needs and our minds seem to be cooperating, and we are able to communicate effectively. It’s a good time for publicity, marketing, writing, and studying.

TRINE MARS  Orb 3°43′ Separating

Feelings and desires seem to be in sync, making this a good time to take purposeful action. Healthy competition, resourcefulness, courage.

TRINE URANUS  Orb 3°30′ Separating

We are open to new ideas, ways of expressing ourselves and our feelings. A break in the routine is pleasing now. We could be experimenting with new ideas or feelings. There can be chance meetings, events that occur that open our hearts or our emotional awareness.

OPPOSITION NEPTUNE  Orb 3°05′ Applying

We may be looking for emotional happiness outside of ourselves, and have a tendency to glamorize the past or what we don’t currently have. We can be more vulnerable now.

TRINE PLUTO  Orb 7°40′ Applying

We can be quite focused now, driven by our goals and ambitions and motivated to put problems behind us. We might happily pour ourselves into a current passion or interest, and could find it easy to get to the bottom of things.

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

SQUARE JUPITER  Orb 2°13′ Separating

There can be exaggerated good moods or a tendency to go over the top now. Clashes of ego can occur.

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.

21ST DEGREE OF CAPRICORN

Part of Body: Tendons of left knee

Sabian Symbol: A relay race.

ASPECTS OF MERCURY

CONJUNCTION MARS  Orb 1°24′ Separating

Questions are raised, discussions can become heated, and there can be nervous excitement now. Enthusiasm is strong, particularly for ideas and topics. Impulsive speech or other communications, and possibly lacking in sensitivity. Resourcefulness.

TRINE URANUS  Orb 1°11′ Separating

We are mentally alert and aware, and might be experimenting or opening our minds to new ideas. We could be feeling inspired, and our thinking is inventive. Varying our usual routine may be rewarding.

SQUARE CHIRON  Orb 4°19′ Separating

There can be insecurity about our own ideas or decisions, or we may not know who/what to believe. Words, or lack of, can hurt right now. There is greater sensitivity to what is being said, choice of words, and syntax.

VENUS

VENUS IN CAPRICORN

There can be some reticence about forming new connections, but when we do form them, they are longterm. Getting serious about our finances and boosting our relations with business partners and/or co-workers can be in focus. We value reliability. We take expressing our feelings seriously, and we take our time to  warm up to others. Our tastes are traditional.

8TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN

Part of Body: Lymph vessels of knee

Sabian Symbol: Birds in the house singing happily.

ASPECTS OF VENUS

TRINE JUPITER  Orb 0°45′ Separating

You have a talent for putting other people at their ease. Your natural enthusiasm is contagious. Your larger-than-life schemes have a habit of always paying off.

SEXTILE SATURN  Orb 1°37′ Separating

We are conservative with our feelings, affections, and pleasures. We value loyalty, duty, honor, steadiness, and economy now, and our judgment is sound if on the cautious side. Smart purchases. Maturity in love and with money and business. A good time to form personal or professional alliances.

MARS

MARS IN CAPRICORN

This is a time for adopting a methodical, responsible, and structured approach to reaching our goals. We can be rigid and calculating under this influence, but also determined, focused, studied, deliberate, ambitious, smart, and realistic.

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 MARS

TRINE URANUS  Orb 0°12′ Applying

It’s easy and natural to break through obstacles, to find alternative methods of going after what we want, and to take progressive action or to take the lead.  There is more courage, confidence, and energy available to us. We embrace change, progress, and new methods.

SQUARE CHIRON  Orb 2°55′ Separating

You have difficulty being assertive. You fear that your requests will be met with anger, or you may fear your own anger. You may have a short fuse as you are easily hurt. You need to develop a strong sense of self-worth and learn to honor your own way of doing things. You may also need to reassess your personal desires.

JUPITER

JUPITER IN TAURUS

You are on a persistent search for the truth. You have the ability to be a loyal and wise teacher. You have a strong desire for abundance.

8TH DEGREE OF TAURUS

Part of Body: Cervical nerves

Sabian Symbol: A sleigh without snow.

ASPECTS OF JUPITER

SEXTILE SATURN  Orb 0°52′ Applying

You have a chance to be very successful as you are neither profligate nor mean, but have a balance.

SATURN

SATURN IN PISCES

Acompassionate and intuitive worker, although sometimes anxious and fearful. Strong karma to be worked through. A time to assess our dreams, mental health systems, and sense of compassion and empathy. (Saturn is in Pisces from March 7th, 2023, to May 24th, 2025, and then from September 1st, 2025, to February 13th, 2026).

7TH DEGREE OF PISCES

Part of Body: Right talus

Sabian Symbol: A cross lying on rocks.

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).

20TH DEGREE OF TAURUS

Part of Body: Occiput

Sabian Symbol: Wisps of clouds, like wings, are streaming across the sky.

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)

26TH DEGREE OF PISCES

Part of Body: Plantar nerves

Sabian Symbol: A new moon that divides its influences.

PLUTO

PLUTO IN AQUARIUS

(1777 – 1799) It is important to note that Pluto takes about 248 years to make a complete cycle, spending 12 to 32 years in each sign. Therefore the interpretation of Pluto in its sign applies to a generation rather than the individual. This is the generation of worldwide co-operation. People in this generation have the ability to make scientific breakthroughs for the benefit of humanity, and may be forced to change the way science is viewed. (Pluto is in Aquarius from March 23rd to June 11th, 2023, from January 20th to September 1st, 2024; from November 19th, 2024, to March 8th, 2043, and from August 31st, 2043, to January 19th, 2044).

1ST DEGREE OF AQUARIUS

Part of Body: Right tibial nerve

Sabian Symbol: An old adobe mission.

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.

16TH DEGREE OF ARIES

Part of Body: Pons

Sabian Symbol: Dancing in the setting sun.

VESTA IN GEMINI

Networking and coordinating are two key factors in your work. You enjoy communicating and exchanging information, particularly at work. You have a tendency to avoid emotions, in favor of intellectual conversations. You may be a committed writer.

23RD DEGREE OF GEMINI

Part of Body: Head of the humerus

Sabian Symbol: Three fledglings in a nest high in a tree.

PALLAS IN SCORPIO

You have a probing mind preferring to always get to the bottom of things. You can be ruthless in your pursuit of the true story. You are a detective and a psychologist.

28TH DEGREE OF SCORPIO

Part of Body: Mucous membranes

Sabian Symbol: The king of the fairies approaching his domain.

JUNO IN VIRGO

Partnership and service are tied together in some significant manner with this position. There may be some resistance to merging fully with a partner, as there is a need to remain independent, separate, and distinct even in a partnership.

21ST DEGREE OF VIRGO

Part of Body: Cystic duct

Sabian Symbol: A girl’s basketball team.

CERES IN SAGITTARIUS

You prefer your loved ones to provide you with a sense of adventure and freedom. You feel cared for when you are allowed space to explore and reach for your goals.

27TH DEGREE OF SAGITTARIUS

Part of Body: Gluteal muscles

Sabian Symbol: The sculptor’s vision is taking form.

THE BLACK MOON IN VIRGO

14TH DEGREE OF VIRGO

Part of Body: Cystic arteries

Sabian Symbol: A family tree.

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 ARIES

This is a quest to become assertive and self-empowered. You have a tendency to be indecisive, always considering the needs of others first. Now you need to discover a sense of your own identity and initiate your own projects.

18TH DEGREE OF ARIES

Part of Body: Nerve connections – synapses

Sabian Symbol: An empty hammock.

THE SOUTH NODE

THE SOUTH NODE IN LIBRA

This is a quest to become assertive and self-empowered. You have a tendency to be indecisive, always considering the needs of others first. Now you need to discover a sense of your own identity and initiate your own projects.

18TH DEGREE OF LIBRA

Part of Body: Fatty capsule of kidneys

Sabian Symbol: Two men placed under arrest.

**Conjunctions to Select Fixed Stars on January 29, 2023.**

Aspects to Moon 22°Vi36 +04°55′

conjunct 21°Vi57 DENEBOLA To go against society

Aspects to Venus 07°Cp48 -22°27′

conjunct 08°Cp37 FACIES — Ruthlessness or the victim.

Aspects to Jupiter 07°Ta03 +12°52′

conjunct 07°Ta59 HAMAL To follow one’s own path

Aspects to Saturn 06°Pi10 -10°44′

conjunct 05°Pi38 DENEB ADIGE Artistic, strong will.

Aspects to Vesta 22°Ge05 +22°13′

conjunct 22°Ge11 CAPELLA Love of movement

conjunct 22°Ge30 PHACT To quest, adventure.

conjunct 21°Ge17 BELLATRIX ** Success through the Shadow.

Aspects to Ceres 26°Sg45 -22°14′

conjunct 26°Sg03 ACULEUS Enduring attacks but success