- The Moon is in Virgo until 1:28 AM.
- The Moon is void until 1:28 AM (since yesterday at 10:36 PM).
- The Moon is in Libra from 1:28 AM forward.
- The Moon is waning and in its Full phase.
- The Full Moon occurred yesterday in the sign of Virgo, and the Last Quarter Moon will occur on March 20th.
- Venus is retrograde (Venus is retrograde from March 4-April 15).
- Mercury enters Aries today (Mercury transits Aries March 13-31).
Times are EDT.
Horoscopes
Aries
Mercury enters your sign today, dear Aries, where it will transit until the 31st. This gives you a stronger voice and a more certain, self-reliant attitude. You are considerably more communicative, alert, and interested. You tend to be a tad restless with this energy in your life, and this pushes you to circulate, move about, and interact. Very little in your immediate environment escapes your attention. With Venus retrograde in your sign concurrently, you can come across far more analytically than warmly. However, you may be feeling a sense of reawakening on a mental level, with an urge to start fresh and to get ahead with your ideas. Work and projects might fall into your lap. Today, your desire to go your own way seems to clash with a desire for company. You can be feeling a little torn, but with a bit of creativity, you can satisfy both needs.
Taurus
Mercury begins its transit of your sector of privacy and retreats today, Taurus, and this brings a stronger need for privacy or solitude for making decisions, and possibly for your work until March 31st. You are a little more introspective and pensive than usual, and perhaps less communicative. You might also be hesitant about making decisions as you take more time to absorb and digest information before coming to conclusions. It’s an excellent time for rethinking matters and gaining a new perspective on recent events, particularly with Venus in this same house and retrograde. For some, it’s a time of private affections or relationships. The best ideas tend to come from periods of being alone and in better touch with your inner world. Today, you can feel both sociable and withdrawn, and it can be difficult to find a balance between the two.
Gemini
With Mercury beginning its transit of your friendship sector today, dear Gemini, the cycle ahead of you is a favorable one for sharing ideas with others. During this cycle, you thrive on the exchange of information with friends, and the more humanitarian, unbiased, unconventional, and future-oriented the better! You seek out others who stimulate your mind, and others are drawn to you for the same reasons. Your ideas are innovative, unusual, and progressive during this cycle that lasts until the end of March. Great ideas can emerge from your conversations with others and through networking activities. You are more assertive and forthright during this cycle since Mercury is your ruler and is traveling through bold, fiery Aries until the 31st. Today, however, you may wrestle a little with whether to go your own way or divide the credit with others. Or, your desire to get close to someone is up and down.
Cancer
Mercury moves into your sector of responsibility, career, and reputation today, dear Cancer, and will continue to influence this area of your chart until the last day of March. More frequently than usual, your mind is on your goals and prospects during this cycle. You are more aware of how you’re coming across, and others are taking more interest in what you have to say. You might be in the position to speak formally or to lead with your ideas, and others notice you for your smarts. Today, try to focus on what works for you rather than on what others are doing (or not doing) for best results. Otherwise, you can find yourself in an unpleasant state of vacillation. The Moon has now moved into your home and family sector, encouraging a greater focus on your domestic life.
Leo
Mercury moves into harmony with your sign today, dear Leo, and will continue to transit your solar ninth house until the last day of March. Your outlook is quite positive and your mind very active during this cycle, and you’re inclined to look at matters from a broader perspective. Your interest in the world around you increases and your ideas are mostly well-received, although with retrograde Venus here for the duration of this Mercury transit, your communications may not always go the way you intend. An overview approach to thinking can reduce the number of perceived challenges in your life. You are less interested in mundane, routine matters and details, preferring to focus on the bigger picture. Today, you enjoy the feeling of being busy, but might find it hard to know exactly what you want to do with yourself!
Virgo
Today and until March 31st, Mercury’s presence in your solar eighth house boosts your perceptive abilities, dear Virgo, which are considerable in the first place. This is a period of deeper thought and increased strategy. You are inclined to pour your energy into mental pursuits that truly turn your crank rather than spend too much time on frivolities during this cycle. You are a little less inclined to speak about your plans or engage in small talk during this period. You could be attracted to mysteries or darker subject matter, or you could find that you’re drawing these things to you. You find it especially enjoyable to wrap your head around a good mystery or puzzle. Today, the Moon leaves your sign very early into the day, and emotions tend to stabilize. Even so, you may be craving extra comfort and pleasure now.
Libra
Mercury moves into your opposing sign today, dear Libra, pointing to a stronger desire for sharing ideas and making decisions with others. This cycle lasts until the 31st and is likely to enliven your relationships, either through increased communication or considerably more thought given to them. Intellectual companionship is emphasized now. You enjoy bouncing ideas off others, which gets your mind working more vigorously and efficiently, and you have a lot to learn through others, whether this is direct or as a result of thought that starts after you interact with them. While this is usually a great time to talk through relationship problems, Venus is retrograde in this same sector for the duration of Mercury’s transit here, and some of the intention or warmth in your communications can be missing, leading to possible misunderstandings. The Moon moves into your sign early today, upping the emotional volume. Feelings you may have kept at bay demand your full attention now!
Scorpio
Mercury, the planet of communication, begins its transit of your work and health sector today, dear Scorpio, where it will influence until the last day of March. This is a cycle for focusing on the details of your life and getting them into order. Work, practical matters, health, fitness, nutrition, and routines are all in stronger focus. Positively, this is a favorable period for getting work done that leads to more definite feeling of being in charge of your life. The challenge of this transit occurs if you are so focused on flaws or overwhelmed with details that you fail to see the bigger picture. Examining work projects and relationships can be appropriate now. Today is a day for laying low, however, as the Moon moves into your privacy sector signaling a need to take the pressure off. If you’ve recently been feeling put upon by others who expect you to do more than your share, learning your boundaries can be in store today.
Sagittarius
Mercury moves into a position of harmony with your sign today, dear Sagittarius, and will continue to move through your solar fifth house until March 31st. This is a helpful influence as it smooths out your conversations and boosts your ability to get your messages across without disclaimers. You are more confident and ready to take a personal risk when it comes to expressing yourself. Thoughts might often turn to romance, children, and entertainment during this cycle, and you’re inclined to have a little extra fun with your communications. Even so, Venus is retrograde in this sector of your chart for the duration of Mercury’s transit, and you may need to watch for an overly intellectual approach to situations that favor using your heart before your brain. There can be an analysis of a past relationship or the sorting out of your feelings now.
Capricorn
Mercury enters your home and family sector today, dear Capricorn, and will continue to influence this part of your chart until the 31st. This can be a busy time for family or home life, whether it’s about more communication with family, work or learning from the home, frequent visitors, or increased attention to the past and your personal life. With Mars now working in harmony with your sign, and retrograde Venus and Mercury challenging your sign now, the upcoming weeks tend to favor action more than words. There can be a lot of reminiscing about the past and a new perspective on it as well. Today, you can experience a tug of war of sorts between your desire to get things done or gain recognition and your need to relax and blend in with your surroundings!
Aquarius
Mercury begins transiting your communications sector today, dear Aquarius, and is now moving in harmony with your sign (until March 31st). This is a satisfying placement for Mercury, even if it sometimes stimulates some restlessness, as Mercury feels right at home here. This position gives you an added boost or ease with communications and a more flowing ability to learn. It acts to sharpen and enhance your ability to process information quickly and more efficiently. Venus is retrograde in this same sector for the duration of this transit, however, and you may sometimes come across far too analytically for your own good, or you could complain that others are too critical or lacking warmth. Picking up new information is the focus now, and while it can be very beneficial, it’s up to you to sort through it all. Watch that your life doesn’t become weighed down by too many trivial matters, but do branch out and consider new ideas and possibilities.
Pisces
Mercury enters your resources sector today, dear Pisces, and will move through this area of your chart until March 31st. This transit brings smarter energy to your practical affairs. While Venus is currently retrograde in this sector of your solar chart and it’s probably better not to begin significant new endeavors, Mercury here can help you see things a little more clearly, or, at the very least, help you to reason things through. You’re certainly inclined to deal with business and money matters logically and reasonably during this period. There can be increased worries about money at times, but these might also lead to smarter money management or more attentiveness to your resources. You are also more inclined to talk about what you value, material matters aside, and you’re likely to come to a stronger understanding of what you want as a result.
*Remember to read horoscopes for your Ascendant sign and Sun sign. If you don’t know your Ascendant sign and know your birth time, you can look it up here.
If Your Birthday is March 13th, If Today is Your Birthday full horoscope 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:
*Times above are Eastern Standard Time.
Date & Time: Mar 13 2017 1:28 am
Event: Moon enters Libra
Description: The Moon in Libra
This is a time for seeking out balance, harmony, and peace. It’s also a time to express emotions gracefully, diplomatically, and considerately. There could be a stronger focus on a relationship, partner, or potential partner. The ability to see both sides of a situation or story is a positive, but indecision can be a byproduct. This is a sociable, artistic Moon.
Date & Time: Mar 13 2017 0:28 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cnj Lib
Description: Transiting Moon Entering Libra
This is a time for seeking out balance, harmony, and peace. It’s also a time to express emotions gracefully, diplomatically, and considerately. There could be a stronger focus on a relationship, partner, or potential partner. The ability to see both sides of a situation or story is a positive, but indecision can be a byproduct. This is a sociable, artistic Moon.
Date & Time: Mar 13 2017 5:05 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Qnx Mar
Description: Transiting Moon Quincunx Transiting Mars
There can be tension and feelings of restlessness or impatience, as what we want to do may not feel perfectly right, or we may be lacking the courage. Avoid taking it out on the wrong things or people.
Date & Time: Mar 13 2017 5:24 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Pll Chi
Description: Transiting Moon Parallel Transiting Chiron
Date & Time: Mar 13 2017 6:13 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cpl Mer
Description: Transiting Moon ContraParallel Transiting Mercury
Date & Time: Mar 13 2017 5:29 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Pll Mer
Description: Transiting Moon Parallel Transiting Mercury
Date & Time: Mar 13 2017 8:56 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqr Jun
Description: Transiting Moon Square Transiting Juno
There may be clinging or controlling behavior if we are driven by our fears. Hypersensitivity and moodiness are possible. Tread lightly with tricky emotional issues.
Date & Time: Mar 13 2017 8:57 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cpl Chi
Description: Transiting Moon ContraParallel Transiting Chiron
Date & Time: Mar 13 2017 9:41 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Opp Ven
Description: Transiting Moon Opposition Transiting Venus
There may be emotional epiphanies or displays of affection now. Sentimentality and overindulgence are likely now. Differences in views and feelings with someone can be pronounced and could bother us now. Try to relax and not obsess.
Date & Time: Mar 13 2017 2:35 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mer Cpl Chi
Description: Transiting Mercury ContraParallel Transiting Chiron
Date & Time: Mar 13 2017 4:07 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mer Cnj Ari
Description: Transiting Mercury Entering Aries
Become an independent thinker. Be assertive, not aggressive. Think up new ideas. Enjoy those flashes of intuition.
Date & Time: Mar 13 2017 5:15 am
Event: Tr-Tr Ven Pll Cer
Description: Transiting Venus Parallel Transiting Ceres
Strong Signs, Elements, Modes
ARIES STRONG
Initiating, pioneering energy. Independent, bold, courageous, assertive, fiery, inspirational, direct, decisive. Can be egotistical, impulsive, impatient, aggressive, lacking subtlety.
LIBRA STRONG
Even-handed, harmonious, artistic, diplomatic, balancing, strong sense of fairness. Can be over- compromising, appeasing, judgmental.
PISCES STRONG
Compassionate, sensitive, self-sacrificing, gentle, intuitive. Can be escapist, impractical, hyper- sensitive, gullible.
BALANCE OF ELEMENTS
The elements are balanced.
BALANCE OF MODES
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 (EST) on March 13th:
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
THE MOON IN LIBRA
We are focused on our relationships, and finding balance, peace, and harmony in our personal environment under this influence.
7TH DEGREE OF LIBRA
Part of Body: Nerve supply to kidney and renal pelvis
Sabian Symbol: A woman feeding chickens and protecting them from the hawks.
ASPECTS OF THE MOON
OPPOSITION MERCURY Orb 6°26′ Separating
There can be disagreement between logic and feeling, the heart and the head. Relationships can be somewhat strained as responses to one another can be too intellectual/logical or too emotional, swinging between the two. Nervous energy, hypersensitivity.
OPPOSITION VENUS Orb 5°14′ Applying
We may be attempting to please others and ignoring our own needs, or tending to our own needs and alienating others. We can be feeling needy, looking for love or attention outside of ourselves. Indulgence, dissatisfaction.
THE SUN
THE SUN IN PISCES
You are an imaginative and serene individual. You need to express your fantasies and imagination, and may be a dreamer or be ungrounded.
24TH DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Right distal tibio-fibular joint
Sabian Symbol: An inhabited island.
ASPECTS OF THE SUN
CONJUNCTION MERCURY Orb 6°21′ Separating
Thoughts and communications about ourselves and our goals. We are expressing ourselves confidently, directly, and clearly.
SQUARE SATURN Orb 4°02′ Applying
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.
CONJUNCTION CHIRON Orb 1°18′ Applying
You are wounded, either physically or emotionally. You are scared to express yourself because you are so sensitive to pain. At some stage in your early life you have suffered and this contributes to your adult fear of pain. You have a compassionate nature as you have the ability to understand other people’s hurts.
MERCURY
MERCURY IN PISCES
You are highly intuitive with a good imagination. You have the ability to tune into other people’s thoughts. You may have difficulty distinguishing reality from fantasy. You may experience periods where you seem to disappear into a dream world before being jolted back to reality.
30TH DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Toenails of left foot
Sabian Symbol: The great stone face (being the projection of an ideal).
ASPECTS OF MERCURY
SQUARE SATURN Orb 2°19′ 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.
CONJUNCTION CHIRON Orb 5°02′ Separating
Early childhood education or communication were a source of pain for you. You grew up believing something was wrong with the way you communicated with others, or that you were not intelligent. As an adult you are a good listener and understand the pain of other people.
VENUS
VENUS IN ARIES
You will pursue a partner ardently and hastily, and yet strive for freedom and independence, once you are in an intimate relationship. You like to be the initiator in relationships, and can be aggressive. You may be a spendthrift.
12TH DEGREE OF ARIES
Part of Body: Tongue
Sabian Symbol: A flock of wild geese.
MARS
MARS IN TAURUS
You have strong personal desires, although you will usually follow a reliable course of action in attaining those desires. You are stubborn if opposed.
3RD DEGREE OF TAURUS
Part of Body: Pharynx – oral part
Sabian Symbol: Steps up to a lawn blooming with clover.
ASPECTS OF MARS
TRINE SATURN Orb 5°19′ Separating
We can be reserved but possess self-control now. We are better able to focus on priorities or practical affairs. This is a good time to take care of details, to get organized, and to put in hard work.
JUPITER
JUPITER IN LIBRA
You have a strong concern for justice. You are a diplomatic teacher, and express your spiritual values in your relationships.
22ND DEGREE OF LIBRA
Part of Body: Renal veins
Sabian Symbol: A child giving birds a drink at a fountain.
ASPECTS OF JUPITER
OPPOSITION URANUS Orb 1°27′ Separating
You are keen to change things in this world as you see no reason to continue with the old traditions. You speak out against injustice, but may lack the patience and persistence to see through the changes.
SQUARE PLUTO Orb 2°12′ Applying
You will need to learn to have confidence in yourself even when life deals you a few blows. You range from over confident to completely lacking in confidence. The truth lies somewhere in between.
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)
28TH DEGREE OF SAGITTARIUS
Part of Body: Right leg muscles
Sabian Symbol: An old bridge over a beautiful stream.
ASPECTS OF SATURN
TRINE URANUS Orb 4°37′ Applying
You have a talent for investigation. You look at new ideas and are able then to put them into action. In business you achieve much in your own independent way.
SQUARE CHIRON Orb 2°43′ Applying
There can be fears now of not being competent or effective enough to meet our responsibilities, or we could find it hard to strike out on a unique path, again due to fears or insecurities. The desire to break from the status quo is strong, but we may not have the necessary confidence to do so. We may have difficulties empathizing with others and understanding ourselves.
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).
23RD DEGREE OF ARIES
Part of Body: Muscles of mastication
Sabian Symbol: A woman in pastel colors carrying a heavy and valuable but Veiled load.
ASPECTS OF URANUS
SQUARE PLUTO Orb 3°40′ Separating
A time for making sweeping changes and for adapting to changes in order to progress. This is a time for revising, altering, overhauling, and purging. We can experience tension, fear, and pressure, but also a sense of liberation from over-attachments and situations that have been holding us back from growth.
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.
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).
20TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN
Part of Body: Tendons of right knee
Sabian Symbol: A hidden choir singing.
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).
25TH DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Left distal tibio-fibular joint
Sabian Symbol: The purging of the priesthood.
VESTA
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.
21ST DEGREE OF CANCER
Part of Body: Inferior pancreatico-duodenal artery
Sabian Symbol: A prima donna singing.
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.
25TH DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Left distal tibio-fibular joint
Sabian Symbol: The purging of the priesthood.
JUNO
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.
11TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN
Part of Body: Left cruciate ligaments
Sabian Symbol: Pheasants display their brilliant colors on a vast lawn.
CERES
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.
12TH DEGREE OF TAURUS
Part of Body: Cervical and brachial plexi
Sabian Symbol: A young couple walk down main-street, window-shopping.
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.
4TH DEGREE OF VIRGO
Part of Body: Ascending colon
Sabian Symbol:
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.
4TH DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Nerves of left foot
Sabian Symbol: Heavy traffic on a narrow isthmus linking two seaside resorts.
*** CONJUNCTIONS TO SELECT FIXED STARS ***
Transits Mar 13, 2017 – Event Chart
Aspects to Mer 29°Pi39 -00°57′
Cnj 29°Pi36 SCHEAT To be a thinker or intellect
Aspects to Ves 20°Cn16 +26°14′
Cnj 20°Cn28 CASTOR To write or create.
Aspects to SNo 03°Pi20 -10°16′
Cnj 04°Pi05 FOMALHAUT *** Success through noble ideals
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