Today’s Moon:
- The Moon is in Aries until 5:10 PM, from which time the Moon is in Taurus.
- A void Moon period occurs from 4:15 PM to 5:10 PM today.
- The Moon is waxing and in its First Quarter phase.
- The First Quarter Moon occurred yesterday.
Retrogrades:
- Mars is retrograde (Mars is retrograde from December 6th, 2024, to February 23rd, 2025).
- Mars is Rx, Jupiter is Rx, and Uranus is Rx.
Ingresses:
- Retrograde Mars returned to Cancer yesterday (Mars was in Cancer from September 4th to November 4th, 2024 and now returns to it while retrograde and will transit Cancer from January 6th to April 18th, 2025).
**Times are Eastern Standard Time (EST).
Daily Horoscopes/Astro Highlights for each Sign:
Aries
It may be difficult to pinpoint exactly what you are searching for or frustrated with today, dear Aries. It’s highly likely that this is about divided interests and needs. Mercury forms an awkward aspect to Mars today, which can stimulate some indecision or restlessness. What you think you should do can clash with what you want to do. If you can pick something and focus on it, however, there are benefits to pouring extra effort and attention into your pursuits today. You have a mission these days, helping you rise above most of the tension. Your unique insight or intelligence may be in the spotlight now, or you’re focusing on improving and developing working relationships or a partnership.Taurus
Mercury is currently transiting your solar eighth house, dear Taurus, and this cycle is almost complete. You’ve been seeking more depth in your projects and with your thoughts and conversations. Mars, however, has just moved back into your lighthearted third house, and there can be little patience with exploring any particular topic in depth, or you can feel pressure to whip through your projects. This discrepancy can weigh on you today, leaving you undecided. There can be some indecision or lack of clear direction today. Debates can too readily become personal today, so you may want to watch for that. Even so, you have lovely prompts to enjoy yourself as the Moon moves into your sign later today. Your views can inspire or impress someone, adding value to their life.Gemini
Your drive to do things on your own and make executive decisions is strong right now, dear Gemini, but Mercury in your partnership sector encourages you to bounce ideas off others. These two drives/needs are at odds with one another today, leaving you in limbo. Conversations that should be simple can quickly become complicated and frustrating as Mercury and Mars form an awkward aspect to one another. There can be some instigating or competitiveness that interferes with healthy communications now. A subtle urge to shake things up or a desire for emotional stimulation can be the root of this. It’s a good idea to take special care with your communications now. Still, you can learn much about your inner motivations and psychology today, perhaps arriving at a place of better self-understanding.Cancer
In spots today, mental energy can be challenging to channel constructively, dear Cancer. What you want to do and what you think you should be doing are two very different things right now, and this can lead to some indecision and mixed signals. Your desires seem blocked either by others, situations, or through your own inner conflicts. Focusing your attention on a project can be useful now. You also have good energy with you for arriving at a fairer, more considered balance in a partnership. You might get to a better state of balance between attention to personal plans and a special person in your life.Leo
What you want to do and what you think you should be doing can be two very different things today, dear Leo, which can be frustrating. There may also be signs that you need a break from overthinking. Indeed, with Mercury in an awkward aspect to Mars today, there can be some scattering of mental energies, and it can be incredibly challenging to make clear-cut decisions or to center yourself at times. You might be dealing with indecision or a fear of missing out. Nevertheless, there are opportunities to rise above these minor feelings of unrest, particularly if you focus on a work or health initiative that is important to you. The Moon moves to the top of your solar chart later today, prompting a focus on some of your broader life goals or ambitions.Virgo
You see patterns in your life that you may have missed when you were busier or not quite as thoughtful as you are today, dear Virgo. However, a Mercury-Mars quincunx points to some impatience or carelessness and a tendency to be misunderstood. Your ideas can be challenged, but try not to take it too personally. This energy can also serve to contrast your need for familiarity and the allure of the new and unexplored. It can be challenging to decide on any one thing without feeling like you’re missing out somewhere else. It’s best to pick something and focus on it so that you don’t waste too much time in limbo. Even so, you have lovely prompts to forget the details and enjoy life without worrying too much as the Moon moves into your adventure sector later today.Libra
Anxieties may be the root of impatience with others today, dear Libra, as you may not be clear about what you want to communicate with Mercury and Mars at an awkward angle with one another. You can also give off some mixed signals since part of you feels quite lighthearted, and another part is deeply invested. Others’ responses may seem a little superficial or insensitive as a result. While there can be some communication troubles today, you can feel that you’re making good progress on projects dear to your heart. It can be a good time to devote some extra time, energy, and love to domestic projects or chores and daily duties. Sticking with familiar people and situations comes naturally as you seek some predictability.Scorpio
You’re more aware of your responsibilities and more able to meet them today, dear Scorpio. However, thinking and communicating can be a little chaotic at times. You’ve been especially practical-minded, but another part of you (the Mars transiting your ninth house side) would rather not pay attention to the rules and prefers to wing it. There may be a rush job or an unexpected change in plans that fills the need on some level, but this can leave you edgy. You could end up all wound up with no real plan. These minor tensions aside, however, you’re in a good emotional place generally speaking. While there can be misunderstandings and perhaps some indecision, there are also opportunities to be found. You may thoroughly enjoy investing extra care and attention into your personal interests, studies, or connections.Sagittarius
There can be some challenges getting your message across as you intend today, dear Sagittarius, as Mercury forms a quincunx with Mars. There can also be troubles harmonizing your desires and communications, and you may be a bit restless as part of you is craving some emotional excitement, but you’re unsure how to get it. What should be simple conversations or debates can escalate and turn into something messy or annoying. However, even though some tension can hang in the air in spots today, if you avoid staying in limbo, you can accomplish much. In fact, you can feel quite dedicated to a pet project, especially if it’s designed to make you feel more secure. You can feel motivated to build up your resources or to make yourself more stable and grounded.Capricorn
You may be feeling a stronger sense of purpose or mission now, dear Capricorn. You might learn something significant, and your ideas are especially practical. Still, a Mercury-Mars transit can point to some disconnects or indecision. Today can be a little difficult when it comes to settling on what to do and whether you have the time and energy. There can be some minor challenges in partnerships, as something from the past can emerge, or the focus of conversation with someone tends to be about topics that you’d prefer not to address. On this day before Mercury moves into your sign, it’s probably best not to make final decisions since your focus can shift tomorrow. The Moon’s move into your creative sector later today certainly helps you rise above the minor tensions.Aquarius
Communications can miss the mark in spots today, dear Aquarius, whether it’s about not readily communicating or misinterpreting intentions. You might also feel a little impatient with directions and people who are not catching on quickly. Even so, there is good energy for feeling dedicated to a long-term goal or dream, ready to accept the work involved to get to where you want to go. The trick today is to choose a focus rather than remaining in limbo. Your resourcefulness can lead you to valuable ideas. The Moon’s move into your home and family sector later today highlights your need for familiarity, comfort, and quiet.Pisces
There can be some competitiveness, edge, or impatience in communications today, dear Pisces. You may need to watch as your words tend to have a little more impact than usual right now. Timing can also be a little off, and you may be torn between strong needs for both work and play. However, grounding energy is with you and helps you connect with your inner strength. As such, communication snafus are not going to bring you down now — you have your eye on more important things. You are excited about learning or experiencing new things as you work towards your goals.* 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.
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.
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