Astrology of Today – Wednesday, January 5, 2022

Today’s Transits (Eastern Standard Time)

Date & Time: Jan 5 2022  7:16 pm

Event: Moon enters Pisces

Description: The Moon in Pisces

A time to observe, feel, and process. We may pay special attention to our dreams, both of the night and day variety, and the subtle areas of our lives. Focusing on creativity, philanthropy, spirituality, and artistry can be beneficial. Build your intuition, slow down and rest.

Date & Time: Jan 5 2022  8:23 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mon SSq Chi

Description: Transiting Moon SemiSquare Transiting Chiron

Hurt feelings may be opportunities for healing. Now is the time for building bridges, not burning them.

Date & Time: Jan 5 2022  10:46 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cpl Cer

Description: Transiting Moon ContraParallel Transiting Ceres

Date & Time: Jan 5 2022  11:30 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Pll Sat

Description: Transiting Moon Parallel Transiting Saturn

Date & Time: Jan 5 2022  11:50 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Pll Ven

Description: Transiting Moon Parallel Transiting Venus

Date & Time: Jan 5 2022  2:21 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sxt Ves

Description: Transiting Moon Sextile Transiting Vesta

We can derive a nice feeling of satisfaction and fulfillment from tending to our responsibilities, work, or other commitment. We are more able to make sacrifices or put our emotions aside in order to get something important done. Alternatively, we can bring more sensitivity to our practical affairs. This can be a good time to commit fully to something – especially health and healing matters. It’s also a strong time for taking care of domestic matters.

Date & Time: Jan 5 2022  4:17 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 5 2022  7:16 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cnj Pis

Description: Transiting Moon Entering Pisces

A time to observe, feel, and process. We may pay special attention to our dreams, both of the night and day variety, and the subtle areas of our lives. Focusing on creativity, philanthropy, spirituality, and artistry can be beneficial. Build your intuition, slow down and rest.

Date & Time: Jan 5 2022  8:26 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 5 2022  8:31 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqr Nod

Description: Transiting Moon Square Transiting North Node

This is the trigger for out with the old and in with the new. We could feel at odds with others on an emotional level. Public relations are not as favorable now. Plans could need reworking. We could feel temporarily out of the loop.

Date & Time: Jan 5 2022  9:56 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cnj Jup

Description: Transiting Moon Conjunction Transiting Jupiter

We want to do good and to honor our inner code. We are generous with our energy, time, and money. Our feelings expand or are magnified, for better or for worse. It’s generally a good time to teach, learn, write, express ourselves, reach out, travel, publish, and promote. We may go over the top.

Date & Time: Jan 5 2022  9:26 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Sun Sqq Nod

Description: Transiting Sun SesquiSquare Transiting North Node

This can sometimes correlate with a need to let go of a project, relationship, attitude, or conditions that have now become troublesome or counterproductive.

Date & Time: Jan 5 2022  1:24 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Mer Cpl Nod

Description: Transiting Mercury ContraParallel Transiting North Node

Date & Time: Jan 5 2022  11:02 am

Event: Tr-Tr Ven Sxt Nep

Description: Transiting Venus Sextile Transiting Neptune

We are more sensitive to one another’s feelings and needs, and more aware of our higher or non-material needs at this time. 

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Strong Signs, Elements, Modes

Today’s Emphasized Signs of the Zodiac

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: NEW MOON

Moon 0 to 45 degrees ahead of the Sun. 

This is an energetic, impulsive, and subjective period of time. We are looking for new projects and opportunities. 

The following aspects (major only) and positions are at noon (EST) on January 5th:

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 AQUARIUS

Our reactions are more intellectual than emotional, at least on the surface of things, and interactions are more impersonal than personal. Social gatherings, dealing with group ideals and goals for the future, brainstorming, new ideas, and progressive changes are in focus.

26TH DEGREE OF AQUARIUS

Part of Body: Right fibula 

Sabian Symbol: A hydrometer.

ASPECTS OF THE MOON

CONJUNCTION JUPITER  Orb 5°46′ Applying

We want to honor our inner code. We are generous with our energy, time, and money. Our feelings expand or are magnified, for better or for worse. It’s generally a good time to teach, learn, write, express ourselves, reach out, travel, publish, and promote. We may go over the top, however.

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.

16TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN

Part of Body: Condyle of right tibia 

Sabian Symbol: Boys and girls in gymnasium suits.

ASPECTS OF THE SUN

CONJUNCTION VENUS  Orb 5°24′ Applying

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. 

TRINE URANUS  Orb 4°26′ Separating

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

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.

5TH DEGREE OF AQUARIUS

Part of Body: Nerve of right fibula 

Sabian Symbol: A council of ancestors.

ASPECTS OF MERCURY

CONJUNCTION SATURN  Orb 8°02′ 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

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.

21ST DEGREE OF CAPRICORN

Part of Body: Tendons of left knee 

Sabian Symbol: A relay race.

ASPECTS OF VENUS

SEXTILE NEPTUNE  Orb 0°01′ Separating

You and a romantic and gentle partner. You like to share creative pursuits in your relationships.

CONJUNCTION PLUTO  Orb 5°21′ 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.

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.

17TH DEGREE OF SAGITTARIUS

Part of Body: Sciatic nerve 

Sabian Symbol: An easter sunrise service.

ASPECTS OF MARS

SQUARE NEPTUNE  Orb 4°18′ Applying

This is a time for resting, escaping, or taking a break as we reconsider our needs. We might temporarily lose focus or direction.

JUPITER

JUPITER IN PISCES

You are on an intuitive search for the truth. You are a champion of the underdog. You could be a spiritual or religious teacher.

2ND DEGREE OF PISCES

Part of Body: Left calcaneum 

Sabian Symbol: A squirrel hiding from hunters.

SATURN

SATURN IN AQUARIUS

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

13TH DEGREE OF AQUARIUS

Part of Body: Right tibial artery 

Sabian Symbol: A barometer.

ASPECTS OF SATURN

SQUARE URANUS  Orb 1°31′ Separating

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.

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). 

11TH DEGREE OF TAURUS

Part of Body: Cervical and brachial plexi 

Sabian Symbol: A woman sprinkling flowers.

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)

21ST DEGREE OF PISCES

Part of Body: Left fibula muscle 

Sabian Symbol: A little white lamb, a child, and a servant.

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).

27TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN

Part of Body: Deep nerves 

Sabian Symbol: A mountain pilgrimage.

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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.

9TH DEGREE OF ARIES

Part of Body: Lens of eye 

Sabian Symbol: A crystal gazer.

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.

28TH DEGREE OF SAGITTARIUS

Part of Body: Right leg muscles 

Sabian Symbol: An old bridge over a beautiful stream.

PALLAS IN PISCES

You have a meditative mind, the ability to merge in your mind with the universe. You desire to heal the world through words, and may be involved in some form of artistic expression.

18TH DEGREE OF PISCES

Part of Body: Extensor muscles of the right toes 

Sabian Symbol: In a huge tent a famous revivalist conducts his meeting.

JUNO IN CAPRICORN

You want a partner who you can respect, and who respects you. You seek long-term commitment, and may marry later in life.

20TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN

Part of Body: Tendons of right knee 

Sabian Symbol: A hidden choir singing.

CERES IN TAURUS

You feel cared for when loved ones give you a sense of stability and security. You like to be touched and stroked, and nurtured in practical ways. You also like to show others you care through practical means.

29TH DEGREE OF TAURUS

Part of Body: Deltoid muscle and main neck muscles 

Sabian Symbol: Two cobblers working at a table.

THE BLACK MOON IN GEMINI

19TH DEGREE OF GEMINI

Part of Body: Laryngeal muscles 

Sabian Symbol: A large archaic volume.

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.

1ST DEGREE OF GEMINI

Part of Body: Trachea 

Sabian Symbol: A glass-bottomed boat drifts over under-sea wonders.

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.

1ST DEGREE OF SAGITTARIUS

Part of Body: Pelvic bone 

Sabian Symbol: A grand army of the republic campfire.

**Conjunctions to Select Fixed Stars on January 5, 2021.**