Astrology of Today – Sunday, July 12, 2020

Today’s Transits (Eastern Time)

Date & Time: Jul 12 2020  0:00 am

Event: Moon in Aries

Description: The Moon in Aries

We are itching to take action and to pioneer something. All things equal, this is a time to begin new projects. Exercise patience and selflessness where possible, but embrace Aries’ courage and directness. Look out for new opportunities.

Date & Time: Jul 12 2020  7:28 pm

Event: Third Quarter at 21°Ar02′

Date & Time: Jul 12 2020  1:44 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Pll Mar

Description: Transiting Moon Parallel Transiting Mars

Date & Time: Jul 12 2020  11:08 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: Jul 12 2020  5:12 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Pll Jun

Description: Transiting Moon Parallel Transiting Juno

Date & Time: Jul 12 2020  7:28 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqr Sun

Description: Transiting Moon Square Transiting Sun

This is a time for noticing discrepancies. Self-expression doesn’t flow well, and conflicts can be stirred. There can be some resistance and irritability. This can be a time when we’re compelled to take action, make changes, and solve problems.

Date & Time: Jul 12 2020  7:45 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqr Pal

Description: Transiting Moon Square Transiting Pallas

Our judgment may be temporarily impaired by excessive emotions, or emotional bias. We may be experiencing a conundrum. Someone’s belief or idea can make us feel insecure or out of sorts, or otherwise rub us the wrong way. There can be sensitivity to others’ opinions experienced now.

Date & Time: Jul 12 2020  10:24 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqr Jup

Description: Transiting Moon Square Transiting Jupiter

We may not be very realistic right now – there can be some exaggeration. Minor annoyances are possible now. Contrariness or disagreements. This is not an ideal time for publicity, promotion, or legal matters. We can experience injustices. We are less inclined to consider the consequences of over-eating, over-drinking, or overdoing in general. This is a time to show some restraint. Grandiosity is not appreciated right now, and excess doesn’t go over well either. With a little self-control we can learn about what truly makes us happy.

Date & Time: Jul 12 2020  7:00 am

Event: Tr-Tr Sun Cpl Jup

Description: Transiting Sun ContraParallel Transiting Jupiter

Date & Time: Jul 12 2020  2:42 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Sun Tri Nep

Description: Transiting Sun Trine Transiting Neptune

We are more aware of, and sensitive to, the moods and undercurrents around us. We make judgments intuitively and instinctually. Increased spiritual awareness, imagination, and inspiration.

Date & Time: Jul 12 2020  10:14 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Sun Opp Pal

Description: Transiting Sun Opposition Transiting Pallas

We may be questioning our skills, talents, or plans now. Our ability to see things clearly or rationally can be compromised by ego issues, lack of confidence, or outside interference temporarily. 

Date & Time: Jul 12 2020  4:26 am

Event: Tr Mer D 

Description: Transiting Mercury Stationary

Strong Signs, Elements, Modes

Today’s Emphasized Signs of the Zodiac

ARIES STRONG

Initiating, pioneering energy. Independent, bold, courageous, assertive, fiery, inspirational, direct, decisive. Can be egotistical, impulsive, impatient, aggressive, lacking subtlety.

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.

Today’s Elemental Balance

AIR WEAK

We may have a difficult time being objective or detached. We may not be especially communicative.

Today’s Modal Balance

CARDINAL STRONG

The Cardinal signs are Aries, Cancer, Libra, and Capricorn. We are ready to take action and to take on challenges, and we can become frustrated with stagnant conditions.

FIXED WEAK

We may be open to change but may not have much follow-through.

Today’s Lunar Phase

LUNAR PHASE: DISSEMINATING

Moon 135 to 90 degrees behind the Sun. 

Sharing our knowledge with the world is a major motivation at this stage. We believe we have gained much knowledge and wisdom through our experiences, and want to ensure others have the benefit as well.

The following aspects (major only) and positions are at noon (EDT) on July 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 through Pluto: Signs, Aspects, & Degrees

THE MOON

THE MOON IN ARIES

We are itching to take action and to pioneer something. All things equal, this is a time to begin new projects. Exercise patience and selflessness where possible, but embrace Aries’ courage and directness. Look for new opportunities.

18TH DEGREE OF ARIES

Part of Body: Nerve connections – synapses 

Sabian Symbol: An empty hammock.

ASPECTS OF THE MOON

SQUARE THE SUN  Orb 3°24′ Applying

There can be a conflict between our intentions and our emotions now. We can feel tense and unsatisfied until we take care of problems. We can be unsure about whether we want support or to do things independently.

SQUARE JUPITER  Orb 5°12′ Applying

We may not be very realistic right now, which can lead to moodiness, as we are more invested in our dreams and expectations.

SQUARE PLUTO  Orb 6°28′ Applying

Unacknowledged feelings can emerge in possibly disruptive ways. We may be acting in compulsive or possessive ways now.

CONJUNCTION CHIRON  Orb 7°54′ Separating

This is a time when we may be taking care of others, sympathetic to their needs, and aware of our own vulnerabilities as well. There can be events or memories that trigger feelings of rejection or loss. There can be new or easy understanding of our feelings and impressions now. We have a greater understanding of, or compassion for, others’ plights. We are more emotionally present and involved, but also quite vulnerable.

THE SUN

THE SUN IN CANCER

Our attention is turned to our nest – our families, homes, and anything that makes us feel at home, safe, and secure. We take more pride in these things. We are more inclined to nurture and take care of our loved ones and our pet projects.

21ST DEGREE OF CANCER

Part of Body: Inferior pancreatico-duodenal artery 

Sabian Symbol: A prima donna singing.

ASPECTS OF THE SUN

OPPOSITION JUPITER  Orb 1°48′ Applying

You are restless and find it difficult to settle in one place. Your larger-than-life ideals stand in the way of you achieving your goals. Your challenge is to find a balance between stability and adventure. Then you will be able to reach all your goals.

OPPOSITION SATURN  Orb 8°29′ Applying

We may feel that forces are against us. Others may seem restrictive. We can feel temporarily blocked or thwarted, and possibly less than confident. We might want to delay important decision making until a more enlightened, positive time. A reality check now can be very helpful even if it feels overwhelming at first.

TRINE NEPTUNE  Orb 0°06′ Applying

We are able to see matters, and people, from a perspective  that allows for, and finds beauty in, differences. We may be recognizing our more charitable, altruistic, and compassionate urges.

OPPOSITION PLUTO  Orb 3°03′ Applying

We may be struggling with issues of power and competition. There can be a feeling that external circumstances are undermining our own feeling of powerfulness. Through our encounters and reactions, we may be able to get in touch with our internal motivations.

MERCURY

MERCURY IN CANCER

You place importance on communication within the family. Information about your family and its background is also important to you. For instance you may like to collect family photos or study family history. You look after yourself and others by communicating emotional issues.

6TH DEGREE OF CANCER

Part of Body: Diaphragm 

Sabian Symbol: Game birds feathering their nests.

ASPECTS OF MERCURY

SQUARE MARS  Orb 2°59′ Separating

Questions are raised, discussions can become heated, and there can be nervous excitement now. Enthusiasm is likely, but may go a little too far. Impulsive speech or other communications. Mechanical breakdowns are possible.

SQUARE CHIRON  Orb 3°56′ Applying

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.

CONJUNCTION THE NORTH NODE  Orb 6°35′ Separating

Important contacts can be made with people who share our intellectual interests or who introduce us to new ideas that help us to grow, improve, and expand. Projects prove successful right now, particularly those involving teamwork. Learning, teaching, communicating, and making contact figure strongly now, or we meet with situations that encourage us to improve our skills in these areas.

VENUS

VENUS IN GEMINI

We enjoy connecting and communicating, exchanging ideas. We seek out variety in our entertainment and with people. We can have many different ideas for enjoying ourselves or making money and we’re not bound to any one particular idea.

11TH DEGREE OF GEMINI

Part of Body: Thymus gland 

Sabian Symbol: Newly opened lands offer virgin realms of experience.

ASPECTS OF VENUS

SEXTILE MARS  Orb 1°55′ Applying

You have the opportunity to blend your charm and assertion. You can be both gentle and strong.

SEXTILE CHIRON  Orb 0°58′ Separating

You are a caring and loving partner. You understand your partner’s struggles.

MARS

MARS IN ARIES

You have a strong drive to initiate activities. You are spontaneous and like to take risks, You may also be rash and accident prone. You can be aggressive if thwarted.

9TH DEGREE OF ARIES

Part of Body: Lens of eye 

Sabian Symbol: A crystal gazer.

ASPECTS OF MARS

CONJUNCTION CHIRON  Orb 0°56′ Applying

There is more courage to face problems at this time, and we may be fighting for the underdog. Physical healing can help inner healing, and vice versa. 

JUPITER

JUPITER IN CAPRICORN

You have integrity and traditional values. You also seek professional status and recognition, and could be overly concerned with the letter of the law.

23RD DEGREE OF CAPRICORN

Part of Body: Muscle insertions of upper to lower legs 

Sabian Symbol: Two awards for bravery in war.

ASPECTS OF JUPITER

CONJUNCTION SATURN  Orb 6°41′ Separating

You may at first experience some difficulties making up your mind as you feel pulled between your need for freedom and expansion, and the need for discipline. However, once you have learned to work with both these sides of your nature, you have an ideal blend of enthusiasm and structure. You work well within a structured system and therefore can do well in business. Your approach to religion is usually conventional.

SEXTILE NEPTUNE  Orb 1°41′ Applying

You have artistic talent though you may prefer to express it by appreciating the work of others. You may be attracted to religion and feel a call to a self sacrificing career.

CONJUNCTION PLUTO  Orb 1°15′ Separating

You have the enthusiasm to live life to the fullest. What you do, you do in a big way. Keep your ego under control and you will achieve much and be a great leader.

SATURN

SATURN IN CAPRICORN

Conservation, moderation, definition, structure, simplicity, and realism are themes now. We might also be striving for more authority in a particular area of our lives now. This is a time for making clear choices and decisions, for weeding out what isn’t working for us, and for letting go of lost causes, particularly related to our life path choices, careers, and long-term goals. (from December 19, 2017, to March 21, 2020; and then from July 1 to December 17, 2020).

30TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN

Part of Body: Adductor muscle 

Sabian Symbol: Directors of a large firm meet in secret conference.

ASPECTS OF SATURN

CONJUNCTION PLUTO  Orb 5°26′ Applying

You are an ambitious and powerful person. You are a powerful leader and must learn to use your unique insights for positive purposes.

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 chinese servant.

ASPECTS OF NEPTUNE

SEXTILE PLUTO  Orb 2°57′ Applying

You belong to a generation which is able to bring about social change. You are part of the changes in government and the approach to human rights. Spirituality and the occult are given more credence or power. Alternatively, some of your generation will choose to drop out of the system.

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).

24TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN

Part of Body: Muscle insertions of upper to lower legs 

Sabian Symbol: A woman entering a convent.

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.

10TH DEGREE OF ARIES

Part of Body: Eyeball 

Sabian Symbol: A scholar creates new forms for ancient symbols.

VESTA IN CANCER

You are committed to your family and loved ones, especially when they need you. However, you may withdraw like a crab into your shell if you feel hurt by those closest to you. You enjoy working with those close to you.

17TH DEGREE OF CANCER

Part of Body: Duodenal opening of pancreatic duct 

Sabian Symbol: The germ grows into knowledge and life.

PALLAS IN CAPRICORN

You possess wisdom and the ability to structure your thoughts. Your mind copes well with plans and you like to put things in their proper place.

22ND DEGREE OF CAPRICORN

Part of Body: Muscle insertions of upper to lower legs 

Sabian Symbol: A general accepting defeat gracefully.

JUNO IN LIBRA

It’s especially important to us that our partnerships are fair and balanced during this cycle, and we can be particularly bothered if the scales are tipping. We feel stronger if we are able to maintain harmony, negotiate effectively, and treat one another fairly.

11TH DEGREE OF LIBRA

Part of Body: Nerve supply to kidney and renal pelvis 

Sabian Symbol: A professor peering over his glasses.

CERES IN PISCES

You feel most cared for when experiencing at-one-ment with the world. You care for others by relieving their pain. You have compassion for your loved ones.

13TH DEGREE OF PISCES

Part of Body: Plantar artery of the left foot 

Sabian Symbol: A sword in a museum.

THE BLACK MOON IN ARIES

19TH DEGREE OF ARIES

Part of Body: Corpus callosum cerebri 

Sabian Symbol: The magic carpet.

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 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.

29TH DEGREE OF GEMINI

Part of Body: Fourth rib 

Sabian Symbol: The first mockingbird of spring sings from the tree top.

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.

29TH DEGREE OF SAGITTARIUS

Part of Body: Left leg muscles 

Sabian Symbol: A fat boy mowing the lawn.

**Conjunctions to Select Fixed Stars on July 12, 2020.**