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Astrology of Today – Friday June 16, 2023

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Today’s Moon:

  • The Moon is in Gemini.
  • There is no void Moon period today.
  • The Moon is waning and in its Waning Crescent phase.
  • The Last Quarter Moon occurred on the 10th, and the New Moon will happen on the 18th.

Retrogrades:

  • Pluto Rx.

**Times are Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).

Daily Horoscopes/Astro Highlights for each Sign:

Aries
Aries
Aries
You are looking especially good, and your sincerity is appreciated and admired today, dear Aries. You are also more creative or able to express your ideas in ways others more fully appreciate. You are magnetizing good things quite naturally now and expressing both your feelings and ideas with the same ease. We’re heading towards an especially easygoing Mercury-Venus sextile that, for you, is excellent for negotiations, creative writing, problem-solving, and relationships with love interests, acquaintances, and children. Interactions are easy, smooth, kind, and helpful. Complicated problems are easier to manage when you feel supported and approach them in a relaxed way.

Taurus
Taurus
Taurus
Excellent opportunities can arise to bond with those closest to your heart, dear Taurus, especially on a mental plane. There can be good news or promising developments with family, home, or financial affairs, an exciting new purchase for the household, or a sense of abundance now. Conversations are fruitful and pleasant. Things may seem to be falling into place, which is comforting. The Moon spends the day in your resources sector, and you require some emotional grounding and predictability at this stage in the lunar cycle.

Gemini
Gemini
Gemini
You might hear something of great use–something that boosts your understanding, dear Gemini. Conversations can help you reach a new level of interaction. It’s a good time for enjoying time with others. A Mercury-Venus sextile, active today and tomorrow, helps smooth over differences through discussion or clarification. This influence puts you in a particularly favorable position to collaborate and cooperate. Presenting your ideas, studying, and guiding are likely to go well. You can have different interests or projects on the table that excite and motivate you. There could be promising news or communications.

Cancer
Cancer
Cancer
Today’s transits help you find ways to improve your feelings of comfort, security, and abundance, dear Cancer. An income boost is possible, or there is a better understanding of your work or financial needs. It’s a fine time to see emotions and feelings from an intellectual perspective. This can also be a good day for bringing intuition and aesthetic sense to practical matters. You might come up with interesting ideas about how you can improve your financial state. You are more inclined to pay attention to unusual signs or symbols, and these can factor into decisions now. There is a playful quality to conversations, along with politeness or kindness, which can lift your mood. The Moon spends the day in the sign just behind yours, however, suggesting you would do well to make time for an emotional retreat of sorts.

Leo
Leo
Leo
The Moon spends today in your sector of friendship, community, hopes, and wishes, dear Leo, encouraging you to diversify. Your personality shines, and people see your value today. It’s a winning time for attracting others to you through your unique self-expression and vision. It can also be a standout day for sharing ideas. There can be rich ideas about improving your vitality or energy levels circulating, and a friend/network can be beneficial or a source of interesting information. You have a stronger sense than usual about ideas that have real potential for success, and a valuable virtual connection with someone is possible. You may gain clarity about a person’s feelings for you, or you could thoroughly enjoy a conversation about the future.

Virgo
Virgo
Virgo
The Moon spends the day in your career and reputation sector, dear Virgo, encouraging a focus on your responsibilities. Even so, your private life delights you as well. It can be a psychic, intuitive, and visionary time for you. You can get good support and backing from others in ways that improve your career prospects or reputation. Ideas are particularly rich for sensing what people want, which in turn benefits your relationships. While you’ve been in a cycle for taking stock of your emotional and social life more than pursuing it directly, it’s a good day for sharing your ideas or simply joining in and doing most of the listening. Instead, you might gain an understanding with someone or with a matter from the past. There can be a subtle communication of romantic interest from someone today or tomorrow. A Mercury-Venus aspect promotes peaceful cooperation and conversation.

Libra
Libra
Libra
With the Moon in your spirit sector today, dear Libra, doing something entirely different than usual can be a goal. You can feel especially good or confident about what’s ahead of you, and you’re appreciated and enjoyed. People are drawn in by your optimism and spirit. Sharing ideas and playful communications can figure strongly. The day favors self-expression, social confidence, and an improved outlook. Mending broken fences through clarifying, respectful, and kind communications can be in strong focus and more successful than usual as Mercury and Venus move into harmony.

Scorpio
Scorpio
Scorpio
The Moon in your intimacy sector inclines you toward reflection and introspection, dear Scorpio. Focusing on something or someone special to you is satisfying with this transit. Still, it’s a good day for pleasant interactions and special attention to your long-term goals. You could have a meeting of minds with someone in authority, a significant sale, or another type of boost. You are feeling positive and confident about your talents and your value to others. Today is strong for sharing ideas and dilemmas with others, as collaboration seems to lead you to happy places or possible solutions. When it comes to private or personal matters, you’re discussing them rationally and naturally. A Mercury-Venus sextile’s energies kick in today, putting you in a fabulous position for hashing things out. You may get the chance to clarify your feelings on a matter.

Sagittarius
Sagittarius
Sagittarius
Today’s Moon draws your emotional focus to others, dear Sagittarius, especially a close relationship. It can be a good time for meeting a special friend, possibly through your interests, studies, or adventures. You can be in the position of guiding light to someone through your communications. Benefits and good feelings come from such discussions, and good communication skills can reverberate positivity to other areas of life as well. Mercury and Venus head towards a harmonious aspect, and with Mercury in your partnership sector and Venus in your spirit sector, it’s a fine time to collaborate or exchange ideas. There’s increased warmth in a relationship or good conversations and bonding as you share your broader goals and beliefs. It’s also a good time for counseling and gathering beneficial information from others.

Capricorn
Capricorn
Capricorn
The Moon in your sector of work and health today encourages attention to daily routines and important details, dear Capricorn. This is a fine time for activities, such as organizing, that will help free your mind. It’s also a good day for giving and receiving support or help. You might experience a release from a private burden or a debilitating secret. There can be social benefits related to following your daily routines. You may be attracted to mysteries and hidden motives or investigations of some kind, and you may very well solve a problem or a mystery! Pleasant interactions and discoveries can figure strongly today, lifting your spirits.

Aquarius
Aquarius
Aquarius
The Moon spends the day in your creative sector, dear Aquarius, stimulating you to branch out, share, and create. Still, the tendency to think and analyze your feelings and relationships is strong and beneficial. You could feel enlightened about (or by) a friendship or relationship. You’re well-positioned to improve the spiritual or friendship component of a connection. We’re moving towards an unusually easygoing influence that supports connecting with others and cooperating or meeting new people. As a result, clarifying feelings, coming to agreements, and even making romantic overtures are in favor. Conversations about love, children, creative arts, hobbies, or entertainment can be rewarding.

Pisces
Pisces
Pisces
The Moon spends the day in your home and family sector, dear Pisces, encouraging you to relax, rest, and rejuvenate. At the same time, a visionary, progressive approach to your daily affairs can help you heal and more thoroughly enjoy your tasks. Today’s energies are excellent for relationships, too. It’s a good time to boost connections, especially with people you live or work with. You’ll find that compromising comes far more easily than usual today and tomorrow. Seeing the other side of a story can be most illuminating. Conversations can be clarifying and helpful, and significant agreements and favorable circumstances can result.

* 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.


The purple marker above shows where we are in the current moon phase cycle.

Nearest Eclipses: Solar October 25, 2022 at 6:48 AM, 2 Scorpio 00 Partial; Lunar November 8, 2022 at 6:01 AM, 16 Taurus 00, Total; Solar April 20, 2023, at 12:12 AM, 29 Aries 50, Hybrid; Lunar May 5, 2023, at 1:33 PM, 15 Scorpio 58 Appulse; Solar, October 14, 2023, at 1:54 PM, 21 Libra 07, Annular
Recent and Upcoming Eclipses

 

Today's Transits

 

Today’s Transits (Eastern Daylight Time)

 

Date & Time: Jun 16 2023  0:00 am

Event: Moon in Gemini

Description: The Moon in Gemini

We are attracted to new ideas, but we need to discriminate more so that we don’t become too scattered. Communications mean more to us than usual.

Date & Time: Jun 16 2023  3:54 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Pll Sun

Description: Transiting Moon Parallel Transiting Sun

Date & Time: Jun 16 2023  5:58 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: Jun 16 2023  11:19 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqr Sat

Description: Transiting Moon Square Transiting Saturn

We could feel burdened, restricted, or limited during this brief influence. We could be feeling a little down on ourselves, excluded, or lonely. There can be some awkwardness or stiffness and difficulty showing affection and feelings. It’s important to be patient now.

Date & Time: Jun 16 2023  3:12 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cnj Mer

Description: Transiting Moon Conjunction Transiting Mercury

Ideas flow freely and surface spontaneously. We express feelings and thoughts with clarity. We are busy, alert, curious, and communicative. This can be an excellent time for cooperative projects.

Date & Time: Jun 16 2023  4:57 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sxt Ven

Description: Transiting Moon Sextile Transiting Venus

We are less inhibited and more willing to indulge ourselves. Love and romance can be favorable. Decorating, beauty treatments, the arts, creative pursuits, parties, dates, and recreation are generally favored now. Smile, laugh, and enjoy!

Date & Time: Jun 16 2023  3:13 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Chi Tri Pal

Description: Transiting Chiron Trine Transiting Pallas

This is a powerful period for unique, helpful ideas. We are willing to make changes, especially in our attitudes. Conversations are two-way, mutually beneficial, healing, and inspiring.

Signs, Elements, Modes, & Lunar Phase

 

Strong Signs, Elements, Modes

 

Today’s Emphasized Signs of the Zodiac

 

GEMINI STRONG

Agile, versatile, inquisitive, flowing, conversational, airy, many ideas. Can be volatile, superficial, changeable, restless and inconsistent.

LEO STRONG

Self-confident, generous, warm-hearted, powerful leader, dramatic. Can be overly proud, vain, extravagant, arrogant.

 

Today’s Elemental Balance

 

AIR STRONG

Air signs are Gemini, Libra, and Aquarius. We tend to favor rational, objective thought over emotions, impulses, and feelings at this time. We are more intellectual, fair-minded, and logical in our approach, Ideas flow easily and quickly, we are more communicative and guided by principles, and also somewhat dispassionate or impersonal.

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

 

CARDINAL WEAK

This is not a time that we tend to naturally initiate actions. We may be stronger at following up than starting anew. Survival mechanisms may be weaker now. 

MUTABLE STRONG

The Mutable signs are Sagittarius, Pisces, Gemini, and Virgo. We are flexible, adaptable, willing, open to change, and possibly flighty or nervous.

 

Today’s Lunar Phase

 

LUNAR PHASE: BALSAMIC

Moon is less than 45 degrees behind the Sun. 

Time to tie up loose ends, review, reflect, let go, and edit.

Planetary Positions and their Applying & Separating Aspects

 

The following aspects (major only) and positions are at noon (EDT) on June 16th:

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 GEMINI

We are attracted to new ideas and are especially curious. We may need to discriminate so that we don’t become too scattered. Communications mean more to us than usual.

21ST DEGREE OF GEMINI

Part of Body: Arm muscles 

Sabian Symbol: A labor demonstration.

ASPECTS OF THE MOON

CONJUNCTION THE SUN  Orb 6°03′ Applying

A New Moon. Intensity of focus, a new beginning, fresh energy, initiative, impulse.

SEXTILE CHIRON  Orb 0°45′ Separating

There can be new or easy understanding of our feelings and impressions now. We have a greater understanding of, or compassion for, others’ problems. We are more emotionally present and involved.

THE SUN

THE SUN IN GEMINI

You are curious, communicative, versatile and talkative. You may be unreliable and evasive.

27TH DEGREE OF GEMINI

Part of Body: Fingers 

Sabian Symbol: A young gypsy emerging from the woods gazes at far cities.

ASPECTS OF THE SUN

SQUARE NEPTUNE  Orb 1°25′ Applying

This a time for dreaming rather than important decision-making. It’s a good time to pay special attention to dreams and inspiration. Clarity may not be with us, but we probably don’t need it right now. It’s difficult to know for certain what we want, as we may be wavering.

MERCURY

MERCURY IN GEMINI

We are curious, communicative, sociable, and possibly easily distracted. We are mentally versatile and adaptable.

11TH DEGREE OF GEMINI

Part of Body: Thymus gland 

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

ASPECTS OF MERCURY

SEXTILE VENUS  Orb 0°01′ Separating

We are sociable, making connections, diplomatic, and ready to negotiate. Expressions of affection or clarifications of feelings.

SQUARE SATURN  Orb 3°39′ Separating

Critical thinking that can skew to overly negative, rigid, nit-picky, or narrow. Communications are guarded and unnatural, not flowing. There can be delays or frustrations getting from point A to point B, and getting our message across. A time for editing.

VENUS

VENUS IN LEO

We take more pride in our tastes, relationships, and personal possessions. We are more affectionate, expressive, and generous, and we tend to crave admiration and appreciation. 

11TH DEGREE OF LEO

Part of Body: Subclavian veins 

Sabian Symbol: Children on a swing in a huge oak tree.

ASPECTS OF VENUS

CONJUNCTION MARS  Orb 5°27′ Applying

This is a passionate, lively, expressive influence. Social relations are impassioned, and perhaps demanding or combative. We may also feel compelled to do something creative or artistic. We have a chance to express our needs, passions, and desires now in effective ways. Venus can act to soften Mars’ aggressiveness, or Mars can make Venus’ romantic impulses more forceful and pressing. Some level of competition is present in our interactions. Impulsive purchases are possible.

SQUARE JUPITER  Orb 4°01′ Separating

We are easily distracted, craving pleasure or leisure. We may be overdoing things, overselling ourselves, overbuying, or overstating our affections. There can be a lack of self-discipline now. However, we can also push ourselves to reach a little further than we usually do, particularly on a social level.

MARS

MARS IN LEO

You have a strong need to express your personal creativity. You may display dramatic and confident behaviour, and like to make an impact on your surroundings. You may also be arrogant.

17TH DEGREE OF LEO

Part of Body: Right auricle 

Sabian Symbol: Volunteer church choir makes social event of rehearsal.

ASPECTS OF MARS

SQUARE URANUS  Orb 4°46′ Applying

The desire to assert independence and to dominate can be strong. Impulsiveness can be a problem. We can be rebellious and willful, ignoring others’ needs in the process.

TRINE CHIRON  Orb 3°06′ Applying

There is more courage to face problems. Fighting for the underdog. Physical healing can help inner healing, and vice versa.

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.

7TH DEGREE OF TAURUS

Part of Body: Vocal cords 

Sabian Symbol: A woman of samaria comes to draw water from the well.

ASPECTS OF JUPITER

SEXTILE SATURN  Orb 0°23′ Applying

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

CONJUNCTION THE NORTH NODE  Orb 3°59′ Separating

Your current life challenge is to embrace adventure. You may find yourself in situations which inspire you to see the big picture. Inspiring others, possibly through preaching or teaching, may be part of your life’s destiny. Benevolent groups may also play a key role.

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).

8TH DEGREE OF PISCES

Part of Body: Left talus 

Sabian Symbol: A girl blowing a bugle.

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). 

22ND DEGREE OF TAURUS

Part of Body: Tongue muscles 

Sabian Symbol: White dove over troubled waters.

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)

28TH DEGREE OF PISCES

Part of Body: Phalanges of the left foot 

Sabian Symbol: A fertile garden under the full moon.

ASPECTS OF NEPTUNE

SEXTILE PLUTO  Orb 2°14′ 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).

30TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN

Part of Body: Adductor muscle 

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

 

Chiron, Major Asteroids, Moon's Nodes Positions

 

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.

20TH DEGREE OF ARIES

Part of Body: Hyoid bone 

Sabian Symbol: A child feeding birds in winter.

VESTA IN TAURUS

You have the ability to work in a stable and persistent manner. You are committed to working in a comfortable and predictable manner. You need to avoid becoming inflexible.

28TH DEGREE OF TAURUS

Part of Body: Deltoid muscle and main neck muscles 

Sabian Symbol: A mature woman reawakened to romance.

PALLAS IN CANCER

You are very intuitive. You rely on your emotions to guide your opinions and thoughts. You are an empathetic listener and are keen to keep up communications with your family and loved ones.

20TH DEGREE OF LEO

Part of Body: Mitral valve 

Sabian Symbol: Performing a majestic ritual to the sun.

JUNO IN GEMINI

You want variety and stimulation within your relationship. Talking, swapping ideas, writing, planning and studying are all ways in which you may meet your needs to communicate with your partner.

28TH DEGREE OF GEMINI

Part of Body: Metacarpal bones 

Sabian Symbol: Bankruptcy granted to him, a man leaves the court.

CERES IN VIRGO

You feel cared for when other people help you perfect your skills. You like to be of service to other people.

30TH DEGREE OF VIRGO

Part of Body: Hepatic duct 

Sabian Symbol: Having an urgent task to complete, a man doesn’t look to any Distractions.

THE BLACK MOON IN LEO

18TH DEGREE OF LEO

Part of Body: Right cardiac cavity 

Sabian Symbol: A chemist conducts an experiment before his students.

ERIS IN ARIES

26TH DEGREE OF ARIES

Part of Body: Skull 

Sabian Symbol: A man possessed of more gifts than he can hold.

THE NORTH NODE

THE NORTH NODE IN TAURUS

This is a quest to overcome your distrust of change, to develop creative outlets for your intense emotions and to avoid hitting out at loved ones. These attributes plagued you in this life because of suffering and traumatic endings in past-lives which left you with deep emotional wounds and a feeling of being cheated. In learning this life’s lesson of trusting the process of change you will develop a newfound sense of peace and stability.

3RD DEGREE OF TAURUS

Part of Body: Pharynx – oral part 

Sabian Symbol: Steps up to a lawn blooming with clover.

THE SOUTH NODE

THE SOUTH NODE IN SCORPIO

This is a quest to overcome your distrust of change, to develop creative outlets for your intense emotions and to avoid hitting out at loved ones. These attributes plagued you in this life because of suffering and traumatic endings in past-lives which left you with deep emotional wounds and a feeling of being cheated. In learning this life’s lesson of trusting the process of change you will develop a newfound sense of peace and stability.

3RD DEGREE OF SCORPIO

Part of Body: Prostate, uterus 

Sabian Symbol: A house-raising.

 

Fixed Stars

 

**Conjunctions to Select Fixed Stars on June 16, 2023.**

Aspects to Mars 15°Le42 +17°23′

 conjunct 15°Le31 DUBHE Loving but forceful

Aspects to Vesta 27°Ta24 +15°10′

 conjunct 26°Ta29 ALGOL— Female passion and intensity.

 

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Current Planetary Positions

Sun 04° Gemini 43' 04"
Moon 14° Taurus 25' 27"
Mercury 29° Taurus 15' 13"
Venus 19° Aries 01' 09"
Mars 17° Leo 44' 09"
Jupiter 26° Gemini 35' 49"
Saturn 00° Aries 02' 27"
Uranus 27° Taurus 44' 45"
Neptune 01° Aries 44' 33"
Pluto 03° Aquarius 43' 04" R
Chiron 25° Aries 24' 01"
TrueNode 24° Pisces 52' 08" R

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