- The Moon is in Capricorn all day (until Wednesday, June 22nd, at 4:08 PM).
- The Moon is waning and in its Full Moon phase.
- A Full Moon occurred yesterday, and a Last Quarter Moon will occur on June 27th.
- Mars is retrograde (Mars is retrograde from April 17-June 29).
- The Sun spends its first full day in Cancer (the Sun transits Cancer from June 20-July 22).
Times are EDT
Horoscopes
Aries
It can be difficult these days for you to build up momentum, dear Aries, with your ruler, Mars, still retrograde. In just over a week’s time, Mars will turn direct and you’ll begin to see more progress. Ideally, you’ll return to projects and plans with renewed confidence. Although what’s around the corner may not be clear for you right now, try your best to put your faith in the unknown. Today brings responsible and ambitious energy nevertheless, and this helps you to focus on current priorities. It’s a good day for feeling you’ve accomplished something worthwhile.
Taurus
While life is about slowing down in many ways these days, dear Taurus, today’s energies especially favor social interaction. You can most certainly keep it light, but it’s a good idea to mingle and share. This is a fine time for all things educational, as well as for publishing and travel matters. The chance to expand your world is with you now, and you can feel very confident about finding ways to enlarge your scope. You’re willing to offer advice and to speak about personal plans and goals, even if they are not entirely clear, as you enjoy the feedback you receive from others, which tends to jumpstart your own thinking processes. This is also a potentially good day for personal appeal and romantic endeavors.
Gemini
While there is a general feeling that life’s little problems are dissipating, dear Gemini, responsibilities tend to surface for you today. Taking them well is just one of the many things that make you shine right now, however, and you may very well enjoy a small challenge or mystery today. You are certainly capable and competent, and you have the chance to prove it, minus the pressure to perform. Superficial interactions are likely to feel especially unappealing now – you are craving more intimacy and depth in your experiences. Family and personal matters tend to fare well today.
Cancer
Your bigger focus of the day is to help foster a sense of balance and peace with others and in your personal environment, dear Cancer. As you aim to please, the trick is to maintain a strong sense of identity while you attend to the needs of others. This way, you are immune to resentment when imbalances do emerge. True equality is what should be aimed for now, so if the thought “I am doing it for you” arises, you know you’re heading in the wrong direction. There is good energy for teaming up, communicating, and getting to the core of a matter. You’ll feel better being “in the know” as recent uncertainty has been burdensome.
Leo
Your appetite for material comforts increases today, but so does your desire to bring in more money, dear Leo. As long as you can find a healthy balance between these two drives, you will come out ahead. Your confidence in your ability to attract what you want into your life is strong, and your ability to put your emotions aside in order to make decisions is probably the key to success right now. With much emphasis on the privacy and endings sector of your solar chart, you are in a period that requires you to slow down, tie up loose ends, and practice patience.
Virgo
Your energy levels improve today, dear Virgo, largely due to increased motivation and ambition. You tend to assert yourself and act independently now, but not in an offensive way or in a manner that creates resistance in others, making it easier than usual to achieve what you set out to do. Creating something and sharing it with others is a satisfying way of expressing yourself with the Moon stimulating the area of your chart that rules your creations all day. This is a time for honoring your “inner child”, and your ease with expressing this part of you can inspire positive feedback. Romantic feelings can also be stirred now, more than usual.
Libra
You may be able to put some of the “outstanding” issues of your personal life to rest, or at least tie up some loose ends, dear Libra. There is greater focus and ambition with you today. You are coming across as especially credible right now. Even if a good part of you would prefer to keep a low profile today, and this is a strong tendency with the Moon in the lowest part of your solar chart today and tomorrow, others tend to notice what you’re doing, and the feedback is generally and thankfully positive. Today’s energies are strong for feeling rooted and secure. Support comes from behind the scenes.
Scorpio
Good advice can be exchanged today, dear Scorpio. Working together with others in a team yields the best results for the time being, and you are the natural leader. It’s a good time for earning respect. You don’t need to ask for it – your manner commands it! You’re inclined to keep yourself especially busy today. You’re curious, engaged, and alert. However, you also tend to go a little overboard. Think about problems to the point that it increases your understanding, and then consciously let go if you begin to obsess. While Mars is still retrograde in your sign and you may not be certain about some projects and plans, this is a fine day for research and effort.
Sagittarius
You have certainly been learning to rely on yourself with Saturn in your sign, dear Sagittarius, and sometimes the lessons involved can be on the difficult side. However, these days you’re finding more need for companionship, even if relations are not always easy. Today, the hectic pace of your schedule is beginning to slow. As your load lightens, so does your mood, and this changes everything! Even so, it’s also a good day for practical matters. Irksome things are no longer bigger than life to you – you are not letting the small problems get to you. This is a good time for income, gifts, and money matters in general.
Capricorn
With the Moon in your sign all day, dear Capricorn, you may be moody, but if you handle this blast of personal energy well, you can find yourself filled with new ideas and hope. You can also be filling up with conviction and ambition as the Moon aligns with power-conscious Pluto and harmonizes with faithful Jupiter. You believe in yourself and your endeavors now. You’re inclined to want to do your own thing today. Going out of your comfort zone just a little can ultimately train you to put faith in yourself and the world around you. Small doses work best as you grow to trust that you’re perfectly capable of handling uncertain situations.
Aquarius
While seeing the big picture is always helpful, a bit of tunnel vision at the right time can truly push something forward, dear Aquarius. It’s a good day for focusing on what it is you truly want and working out the finer details that ensure things work well. Today and tomorrow, with the Moon traversing your privacy sector, you’re likely in the background or working behind the scenes in some manner. This helps take some of the extra outside pressures off. Your own desire to meet challenges, however, is another story! You are more ambitious and interested in bettering yourself, so that pressures experienced today tend to be your own, although quite enjoyable and useful.
Pisces
The day’s energies favor careful planning rather than spontaneous moves, dear Pisces, but this doesn’t mean you can’t get creative. In fact, you can be quite inspired now. While it may not be your typical approach, you might want to allow yourself extra time to absorb all the details. Be attentive and focused, and you will learn important information. Team work fares well, although you can also take care of a lot of business with a partner. This can be a good day for business matters and your reputation or status in general.
*Remember to read horoscopes for your Ascendant sign and Sun sign.
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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 (for the astrology of the week, see This Week in Astrology):
Date & Time: 21 Jun 2016 0:00 am
Event: Moon in Capricorn
Description: The Moon in Capricorn
Consolidate. Pay attention to the foundations of life. Repair and restructure. Attend to financial or business matters. Make solid plans and get organized.
Date & Time: 21 Jun 2016 0:13 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon SSq Mar
Description: Transiting Moon SemiSquare Transiting Mars
We can overreact and exhibit impatience. However, this can also be a time of self-motivation.
Date & Time: 21 Jun 2016 6:41 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sxt Nep
Description: Transiting Moon Sextile Transiting Neptune
This is a feel-good time if we allow ourselves to relax and tune into the subtle aspects of life – art, nature, beauty, dreams, and spiritual realms. We absorb things easily, our senses are in good form, and we more naturally accept things and people as they are. There is no need to look for definite answers right now.
Date & Time: 21 Jun 2016 9:29 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Qnx Mer
Description: Transiting Moon Quincunx Transiting Mercury
It can be difficult to be objective at this time. This can be a “foot in mouth” time. We should think before we speak, or there could be hurt feelings.
Date & Time: 21 Jun 2016 1:23 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Tri Nod
Description: Transiting Moon Trine Transiting North Node
A good time for dealing with the public, for making connections, and for taking positive steps towards a personal or professional goal. You are able to make changes. This is a feel-good time for embracing new opportunities.
Date & Time: 21 Jun 2016 1:25 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Qnx Ves
Description: Transiting Moon Quincunx Transiting Vesta
Date & Time: 21 Jun 2016 1:58 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Tri Jup
Description: Transiting Moon Trine Transiting Jupiter
We want to do good and to honor our inner code. We don’t sweat the small stuff right now. We are generous with our energy, time, and money. A great time to take up new feel-good opportunities. Show your confidence and optimism and reap the rewards.
Date & Time: 21 Jun 2016 3:16 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cnj Plu
Description: Transiting Moon Conjunction Transiting Pluto
Deeper feelings emerge. Emotional extremes can be experienced now. This can be a time that we crave or recognize the need for an overhaul – a deep, lasting change.
Date & Time: 21 Jun 2016 9:20 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mer Sqq Jun
Description: Transiting Mercury SesquiSquare Transiting Juno
There can be misunderstandings now. We may be expecting others to fill our mental needs or to communicate with us/listen to us, when they have other ideas and preoccupations. There can be fickleness, an inability to listen to others, and nervous energy. This is not the best time for focus and connection.
Date & Time: 21 Jun 2016 5:05 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mar Qnx Cer
Description: Transiting Mars Quincunx Transiting Ceres
Tension can result from conflicts between desires for independence and needs for nurturing or to nurture/dependence. We can feel tied down due to family obligations or our own needs for comfort and safety, but not quite confident about pursuing our desires.
Date & Time: 21 Jun 2016 12:47 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Ves Sqr Nod
Description: Transiting Vesta Square Transiting North Node
Date & Time: 21 Jun 2016 9:21 am
Event: Tr Pal R
Description: Transiting Pallas Stationary
Strong Signs, Elements, and Modes
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.
BALANCE OF ELEMENTS
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.
AIR WEAK
We may have a difficult time being objective or detached. We may not be especially communicative.
WATER STRONG
We are more compassionate, emotional, and intuitive than usual, and we may react emotionally to situations, possibly at the expense of logic or practicality.
BALANCE OF MODES
CARDINAL STRONG
We are ready to take action and to take on challenges, and can become frustrated with stagnant conditions.
FIXED WEAK
We may be open to change but may not have much follow-through.
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 (EDT) on June 21st:
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 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: in the Signs and in Aspect
THE MOON
THE MOON IN CAPRICORN
You feel secure when life is structured, or you are working hard. You may be emotionally distant or cold. You mother’s love may be limited in some way. Your mother may have been strict or cold.
ASPECTS OF THE MOON
QUINCUNX MERCURY Orb 1°08′ Separating
It can be difficult to be objective at this time. This can be a “foot in mouth” time. We should think before we speak, or there could be hurt feelings.
TRINE JUPITER Orb 1°02′ Applying
We can be motivated to honor our inner code. We don’t sweat the small stuff right now. We are generous with our energy, time, and money. A great time to take up new feel-good opportunities. Show your confidence and optimism and reap the rewards.
SEXTILE NEPTUNE Orb 2°49′ Separating
This is a feel-good time if we allow ourselves to relax and tune into the subtle aspects of life – art, nature, beauty, dreams, and spiritual realms. We absorb things easily, our senses are in good form, and we more naturally accept things and people as they are. There is no need to look for definite answers right now.
CONJUNCTION PLUTO Orb 1°45′ Applying
Deeper feelings emerge. Emotional extremes can be experienced now. This can be a time that we crave or recognize the need for an overhaul – a deep, lasting change.
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.
1ST DEGREE OF CANCER
Part of Body: Sixth rib
Sabian Symbol: Sailor ready to hoist a new flag to replace an old one.
ASPECTS OF THE SUN
CONJUNCTION VENUS Orb 4°02′ Separating
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.
SQUARE CHIRON Orb 5°27′ Separating
We can feel especially vulnerable to criticism or fear rejection now, or could struggle with a situation where we may need to humble ourselves. People or circumstances may seem to be exposing or playing on our vulnerabilities.
MERCURY
MERCURY IN GEMINI
We are curious, communicative, sociable, and possibly easily distracted. We are mentally versatile and adaptable.
14TH DEGREE OF GEMINI
Part of Body: Clavicle
Sabian Symbol: Two people, living far apart, in telepathic communication.
ASPECTS OF MERCURY
SQUARE JUPITER Orb 2°11′ Applying
You have many so many ideas and plans that you are not sure which ones to follow. You make promises you can’t keep, although your intentions are good.
OPPOSITION SATURN Orb 1°54′ Separating
You have difficulty expressing yourself. As a child you believe your father was critical and judged you lacking in intelligence. As an adult you have trouble believing in your ability to communicate and stand up for your own beliefs.
SQUARE NEPTUNE Orb 1°40′ Separating
Our minds can wander and communications can be unclear. We may not be seeing the obvious, and instead are imagining more complicated scenarios. Business and mechanical matters may suffer.
VENUS
VENUS IN CANCER
You place emphasis on family relations. You will form strong emotional bonds within your own tribe. You may have an emotional need for financial security.
5TH DEGREE OF CANCER
Part of Body: tenth to twelfth ribs
Sabian Symbol: An automobile wrecked by a train.
MARS
MARS IN SCORPIO
You are a passionate warrior. You are dramatic, and may have strong sexual urges. You may make a vengeful opponent.
24TH DEGREE OF SCORPIO
Part of Body: Nasal septum
Sabian Symbol: Crowds coming down the mountain to listen to one man.
ASPECTS OF MARS
QUINCUNX URANUS Orb 0°23′ Separating
We may be looking to dominate or to assert our independence if we feel trapped, restricted, or otherwise limited. Impulsiveness can be a problem. With creativity, we may be able to break through obstacles in unusual and unique ways.
TRINE CHIRON Orb 1°41′ Separating
There is more courage to face problems. Fighting for the underdog. Physical healing can help inner healing, and vice versa.
JUPITER
JUPITER IN VIRGO
You have a strong desire to be of service, and high religious or spiritual ideals. You may also have an obsession with detailed perfection.
16TH DEGREE OF VIRGO
Part of Body: Groove for inferior vena cava
Sabian Symbol: Children crowd around the orang-utang cage in a zoo.
ASPECTS OF JUPITER
SQUARE SATURN Orb 4°06′ Separating
We are faced with the need to temper our enthusiasm or to slow down to avoid overextending ourselves. This is a time for clarifying and editing projects and goals. We may need to cut back on something in order to grow in another area. Patience is required now.
OPPOSITION NEPTUNE Orb 3°52′ Separating
We may be misled easily under this influence–by others, or by our own unrealistic or inflated expectations. Routine seems to be particularly unsatisfying now, as we are inclined to want to find more meaning in what we’re doing.
TRINE PLUTO Orb 0°42′ Applying
You are enthusiastic about so many things, and have ambition to succeed. You naturally find yourself in leadership positions and react well to them.
CONJUNCTION THE NORTH NODE Orb 0°17′ 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 SAGITTARIUS
Saturn in Sagittarius asks us to take on the responsibility of living according to our personal truths and principles, and to be loyal to these. This is a time for turning a critical eye to those beliefs and principles that don’t accurately reflect our authentic selves. (December 23, 2014 to June 14, 2015, then September 17, 2015 to December 20, 2017)
12TH DEGREE OF SAGITTARIUS
Part of Body: Long saphenous veins
Sabian Symbol: A flag that turns into an eagle that crows.
ASPECTS OF SATURN
SQUARE NEPTUNE Orb 0°13′ Separating
Some feelings of disillusionment can come now as our dreams and ideals can be put to the test. Questioning our faith in our dreams can lead to lack of follow-through or wasteful activities and avoidance of responsibilities. Ideally, this crisis leads to a realignment of material goals and spiritual ideals as we assess what is truly meaningful to us.
URANUS
URANUS IN ARIES
The urge to start fresh, to break free from restrictive attitudes or circumstances, to totally redesign an area of our lives (or even our personalities), and to gain freedom through independence is strong during this cycle. (May 27, 2010 to August 13, 2010, then March 11th, 2011 to May 15, 2018, then November 6, 2018 to March 6, 2019).
24TH DEGREE OF ARIES
Part of Body: Zygomatic muscle
Sabian Symbol: An open window and a net curtain blowing into a cornucopia.
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)
13TH DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Plantar artery of left foot
Sabian Symbol: A sword in a museum.
ASPECTS OF NEPTUNE
CONJUNCTION THE SOUTH NODE Orb 3°35′ Applying
You have a tendency to daydream and live in a fantasy world, possibly even escaping into the world of drugs and depression. Your quest in this life is to put your creative talents to positive use.
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).
17TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN
Part of Body: Condyle of left tibia
Sabian Symbol: A girl surreptitiously bathing in the nude.
Chiron, Major Asteroids, and Moon’s Nodes: in Sign and in Aspect
CHIRON
CHIRON IN PISCES
Strong awareness of our own vulnerabilities and humanity stimulates compassion for others. (April 20 to July 20, 2010, then February 8, 2011 to April 17, 2018, then September 25, 2018 to February 18, 2019).
26TH DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Plantar nerves
Sabian Symbol: A new moon that divides its influences.
VESTA
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.
16TH DEGREE OF GEMINI
Part of Body: Pleura
Sabian Symbol: A woman agitator makes an impassioned plea to a crowd.
PALLAS
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.
8TH DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Left talus
Sabian Symbol: A girl blowing a bugle.
JUNO
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.
30TH DEGREE OF LIBRA
Part of Body: Left ureter
Sabian Symbol: Three mounds of knowledge on a philosopher’s head.
CERES
CERES IN ARIES
You feel cared for when people are allowing you to be independent. You also believe that the best way of caring for others is to let them be themselves. You will suffer if you feel dominated or caged in.
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 VIRGO
This is a quest to become dedicated to the service of others. You will need to overcome the tendency to daydream and feel overwhelmed and to put your compassion and wisdom to practical use for humanity.
16TH DEGREE OF VIRGO
Part of Body: Groove for inferior vena cava
Sabian Symbol: Children crowd around the orang-utang cage in a zoo.
THE SOUTH NODE
THE SOUTH NODE IN PISCES
This is a quest to become dedicated to the service of others. You will need to overcome the tendency to daydream and feel overwhelmed and to put your compassion and wisdom to practical use for humanity.
16TH DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Cruciate ligaments of right foot
Sabian Symbol: In a quiet moment, the flow of inspiration.
*** CONJUNCTIONS TO SELECT FIXED STARS ***
Transits 21 Jun 2016 – Event Chart
Aspects to Mar 23°Sc32 -20°59′
Cnj 24°Sc01 AGENA The pain of learning
Aspects to Plu 16°Cp36 -21°01′
Cnj 16°Cp52 RUKBAT Steadiness and strength.
Aspects to SNo 15°Pi36 -05°40′
Cnj 15°Pi32 ACHERNAR Risk of rapid endings.
Penny says
Thank you so much for this well written and insightful Astrology.
I really appreciate and benifit from all your attention to detail and simple clear way of saying things..
In love and light
Penny MacAskill