- The Moon is in Scorpio until 10:59 PM, after which it transits Sagittarius.
- The Moon is waning and in its Waning Gibbous phase.
- The Full Moon occurred on the 12th 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).
Times are EDT.
Horoscopes
Aries
Today’s Sun-Saturn conflict can point to a small letdown or a time of seeing the glass half empty, dear Aries, but it’s a temporary lull. As much as you’d prefer to lay low and get the rest you need, obligations are likely to pull you out of your comfort zone now. For some, tension can magnify over a difference of opinion, a feeling of dread about facing a problem area, or a sense that your future is limited. Because emotional energy is running low, it can take longer to get through your work or responsibilities than usual. You can fight feelings of being overwhelmed by tackling something small to begin with and aiming to do more in steps going forward.
Taurus
With Saturn and the Sun in discord today, dear Taurus, there can be a reality to face, likely related to relationships or money matters. A plan or dream may hit some snags, or it may no longer seem feasible. However, it’s quite likely that with a few changes and adjusted expectations, you can get back on track. Be patient and don’t cut corners right now for best results. When it comes to relationships, there can be emerging doubts about a friend or group, or some feelings of being left out and misunderstood. Issues related to trust and ownership or possessiveness and jealousy can arise. Confusing signals can occur with someone you care about.
Gemini
Tensions or restrictions in your relationships can become an issue today, dear Gemini. The Sun challenges Saturn, and interpersonal relations can be strained. Stumbling blocks in your career can also be part of the picture now. For some of you, there can be a feeling that a partnership is restricting you from achieving your goals or reaching your potential, and this can be frustrating. Others seem to be impeding your progress. Take things one step at a time, and don’t be afraid to go without just for the time being. You may need to pare things down to move forward. This is a time for thinking in simple terms and getting the basics right.
Cancer
Saturn’s square to the Sun today reminds us of our limits, dear Cancer, and this may be a little disappointing, but you can turn this energy to your advantage. Saturn is in your work and health sector until December, and it encourages you to get your daily affairs, routines, and habits in order. However, this can feel a little heavy at times, particularly with the Sun in your adventure sector stimulating your need to broaden your horizons. You could be feeling drained now, and work and daily responsibilities can seem overwhelming. Try not to put so much pressure on yourself and deal with the pressures coming from the outside step by step. Slowing down can help you reorient yourself and adjust your expectations for the better. Recognize that disorganization may limit your ability to enjoy other activities that you’ve been looking forward to and aim to handle that.
Leo
With your ruler, the Sun, in conflict with Saturn today, dear Leo, following rules, streamlining, and simplifying are important strategies. Ultimately, these things will reduce waste and save you time, even if it feels as if it’s slow going right now. Getting rid of redundancies may be in focus and quite satisfying. Someone may be discouraging your more playful side, or there can be a feeling of being censored in a relationship. Others can seem to be disapproving or distant now, and you may feel that you’ve been left to your own resources as a result. You may very well discover through this experience that you can do just fine this way. Temporary setbacks may discourage now but ultimately contribute to happiness in the long term.
Virgo
People can be withholding or self-protective today, dear Virgo, and relationships with a partner or family can be strained. There could be problems on the home front that restrict you from enjoying a relationship fully, or you could be dealing with disapproval from loved ones. Domestic chores or problems in the family dynamic can weigh heavily on your mind. However, experiences today may serve as an important reality check, and may very well be blessings in disguise. Slow down, follow the rules, and discipline yourself. Patience has its rewards–perhaps not immediate ones, but long-term benefits. Areas of weakness are magnified now, but if you invest yourself in a plan to strengthen and rebuild patiently and methodically, you’ll ultimately save a lot of time and energy.
Libra
There may be an atmosphere of seriousness or even disappointment around you at some points today, dear Libra, as a Sun-Saturn conflict requires us to face certain realities. Daily affairs, errands, and duties can serve to frustrate if they get in the way of your ability to thrive in your work or if they drain you of energy. It may be difficult to gain cooperation from others now. Watch for how you express yourself today–with Saturn in your communications sector, you can sometimes take on a negative, defensive tone that doesn’t do you any favors. Exercise patience, follow the rules, and avoid pushing too hard, and you’ll get over this hump. Adjusting expectations is important now if comparing what you want to accomplish with reality is discouraging.
Scorpio
Areas of neglect or weakness are difficult to ignore today, dear Scorpio, as the Sun and Saturn form a challenging aspect. While this can be a little discouraging, taking a lesson from a humbling experience can be very worth your while, saving you time and energy in the long run. Your attention is drawn to limitations, likely having to do with resources, including money, and this clashes with what you want to do, a romantic venture, or with filling your desires. Another possibility with this combination is a sense that others are not treating you for what you’re worth, or for what you deserve. With this energy, it’s best to put your head down, tend to business patiently, and follow the rules. Attention to practical matters now brings rewards later.
Sagittarius
You may need to get over an emotional hump today, dear Sagittarius, or get nagging problems out of the way before you can enjoy some peace. You might be feeling a little cut off from others with the Sun illuminating and challenging Saturn in your sign. If you feel that others are overlooking or undervaluing you or if they seem very unsupportive, aim to be clearer about your needs rather than waiting for people to jump in and help. Even so, consider whether or not confidence about what you deserve is low at the moment before asserting yourself. You might plan to ask for what you want on a day when you feel surer of yourself. Make adjustments to plans rather than give up on them. Energy may be low just for now, so wait things out and return to projects another day when you feel refreshed.
Capricorn
With the Sun and Saturn forming a tense aspect today, dear Capricorn, we are reminded of what limits or restricts us. Saturn is the lawmaker and demands some semblance of order. Areas that have become sloppy or redundant become apparent today. Focusing on what’s good for you in the long term helps now, although things can feel a little slow or restrictive at the moment. The desire to reach out and share your story or connect with others can reach some blocks today, and these may very well be self-limitations with Saturn moving through your solar twelfth house stimulating fears of being too vulnerable or putting yourself out there. There isn’t instant gratification right now, but not to worry. In time, if you keep working steadily towards your goals, things will become clearer. Think things through and wait things out.
Aquarius
Saturn and the Sun form a tense aspect today, dear Aquarius, and this can challenge you to address a problem area related to a friendship, project, or money matter. Blocks or obstacles can be temporarily deflating and discouraging. You can be particularly sensitive to rejection or to feeling excluded. For some, there could be a reality check for a project or a lack of support to manage. If you’re dealing with a humbling experience now, aim to take the lesson from it and move forward a little wiser. A good strategy when Saturn is prominent and challenging is to focus on your own commitments and responsibilities and do your best to meet them. Focusing on what you can control is best. It’s a time for making adjustments and refinements to personal plans.
Pisces
Your ego needs are stronger than usual today, but they can be difficult to satisfy now with the Sun in your sign facing a challenging aspect to Saturn, dear Pisces. You can have a strong desire to withdraw and lick your wounds. While some of this can work fine for you, ultimately if you can rise above frustrations, you come out feeling more empowered. You may not get what you want just now, likely due to rules, limits, and obligations, but any slowdowns experienced today can help you to focus your attention on those things that actually matter in the long term. Today is about reshuffling your priorities and finding better, more efficient ways to get things done.
*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 17th, 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: 17 Mar 2017 10:59 pm
Event: Moon enters Sagittarius
Description: The Moon in Sagittarius
This is a time for expanding our mind and experience, exploring new pathways, aiming high, and broadening our horizons. It’s not as strong for detail or routine work. There can be restlessness, courage, and spontaneity now.
Date & Time: 17 Mar 2017 5:56 pm
Event: Moon goes void of course
Date & Time: 16 Mar 2017 11:45 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cpl Cer
Description: Transiting Moon ContraParallel Transiting Ceres
Date & Time: 17 Mar 2017 0:05 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sxt Plu
Description: Transiting Moon Sextile Transiting Pluto
This can be a good time for getting loans, for taking care of business, and for dealing with money matters. It’s also good for getting in touch with feelings and managing them effectively. There can be a boost to our intimate life, creative impulses, and self-understanding. Events occurring now might involve some kind of karmic repayment or benefit. We could discover new information, hidden information, or a lost item. This is a time for recycling – seeing new uses for old items. True feelings come to the surface.
Date & Time: 17 Mar 2017 2:50 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Tri Ves
Description: Transiting Moon Trine Transiting Vesta
We can derive a nice feeling of satisfaction and fulfillment from tending to our responsibilities, work, or other commitment. We are more able to make sacrifices or put our emotions aside in order to get something important done. Alternatively, we can bring more sensitivity to our practical affairs. This can be a good time to commit fully to something – especially health and healing matters. It’s also a strong time for taking care of domestic matters.
Date & Time: 17 Mar 2017 5:57 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqq Mer
Description: Transiting Moon SesquiSquare Transiting Mercury
What feels right clashes with logic today. What people are saying may be a misrepresentation of their true feelings/emotions. It’s better to think before we speak, or misunderstandings can follow.
Date & Time: 17 Mar 2017 7:43 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Qnx Ura
Description: Transiting Moon Quincunx Transiting Uranus
There can be vague insecurity stimulated now, as we feel a little out of control faced with unpredictable events or feelings. There may be a conflict between a desire for familiarity and comfort, and the need for a change or excitement.
Date & Time: 17 Mar 2017 7:56 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cpl Mar
Description: Transiting Moon ContraParallel Transiting Mars
Date & Time: 17 Mar 2017 11:00 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqq Ven
Description: Transiting Moon SesquiSquare Transiting Venus
We can feel a little out of sorts. Our needs for pleasure, love, or entertainment may be at odds with our needs for comfort and familiarity, and we can be on the fence about what to do next. Overspending or overeating is possible.
Date & Time: 17 Mar 2017 11:38 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Tri Chi
Description: Transiting Moon Trine Transiting Chiron
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. Synchronicity is a feature of our daily life right now. Tune in and enjoy the spiritual signposts.
Date & Time: 17 Mar 2017 1:10 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Tri Pal
Description: Transiting Moon Trine Transiting Pallas
There is a good ability to successfully combine logic and intuition, and to understand problems taking into account the human element. There is sensitivity to people’s issues now. Cooperation. Effective, sensitive decision making.
Date & Time: 17 Mar 2017 3:15 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon SSq Jun
Description: Transiting Moon SemiSquare 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: 17 Mar 2017 4:56 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Tri Sun
Description: Transiting Moon Trine Transiting Sun
There is a nice feeling of harmony and a cooperative feel to this time. Better decision making. We represent ourselves well now. It’s easier to attract support, favorable responses, and positive experiences. We are less fearful and less defensive. This is a harmonious time.
Date & Time: 17 Mar 2017 9:59 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cnj Sag
Description: Transiting Moon Entering Sagittarius
This is a time for expanding our mind and experience, exploring new pathways, aiming high, and broadening our horizons. It’s not as strong for detail or routine work. There can be restlessness, courage, and spontaneity now.
Date & Time: 17 Mar 2017 4:47 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Sun Sqr Sat
Description: Transiting Sun Square Transiting Saturn
We can feel temporarily blocked or thwarted, and possibly less than confident. Draw up as much patience as possible, and wait until a more enlightened, positive time to make presentations or important decisions.
Date & Time: 17 Mar 2017 7:22 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mer Cpl Pal
Description: Transiting Mercury ContraParallel Transiting Pallas
Date & Time: 17 Mar 2017 5:51 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Jun Cpl Nod
Description: Transiting Juno ContraParallel Transiting North Node
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.
SCORPIO STRONG
Intense, magnetic, penetrating perception, power to confront. Can be destructive, vengeful, jealous, overly dramatic.
PISCES STRONG
Compassionate, sensitive, self-sacrificing, gentle, intuitive. Can be escapist, impractical, hyper- sensitive, gullible.
BALANCE OF ELEMENTS
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
FIXED WEAK
The modes are balanced.
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 March 17th:
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 SCORPIO
You have an emotional intensity, and a strong need for drama. Under stress you will create drama and intensity in your life. You may have been born at a time when your mother experienced a crisis, or your birth may have been traumatic. Your mother may have been possessive and intense.
26TH DEGREE OF SCORPIO
Part of Body: Perineum
Sabian Symbol: People making camp.
ASPECTS OF THE MOON
TRINE THE SUN Orb 2°14′ Applying
We are supportive, cooperative, open, genuine, and more relaxed than usual.
TRINE CHIRON Orb 0°10′ 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 PISCES
You are an imaginative and serene individual. You need to express your fantasies and imagination, and may be a dreamer or be ungrounded.
28TH DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Phalanges of left foot
Sabian Symbol: A fertile garden under the full moon.
ASPECTS OF THE SUN
SQUARE SATURN Orb 0°11′ 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 2°25′ Separating
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 ARIES
You are an independent thinker. You talk quickly, and like to think up new ideas. You may experience flashes of intuition.
8TH DEGREE OF ARIES
Part of Body: Cheekbone
Sabian Symbol: A woman’s hat with streamers blown by the east wind.
ASPECTS OF MERCURY
CONJUNCTION VENUS Orb 1°59′ Applying
We are more agreeable, sociable, and focused on balance and harmony. Conversations flow nicely.
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.
10TH DEGREE OF ARIES
Part of Body: Eyeball
Sabian Symbol: A scholar creates new forms for ancient symbols.
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.
6TH DEGREE OF TAURUS
Part of Body: Larynx
Sabian Symbol: A bridge being built across a gorge.
JUPITER
JUPITER IN LIBRA
You have a strong concern for justice. You are a diplomatic teacher, and express your spiritual values in your relationships.
21ST DEGREE OF LIBRA
Part of Body: Renal hilum
Sabian Symbol: A crowd upon a beach.
ASPECTS OF JUPITER
OPPOSITION URANUS Orb 2°05′ 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 1°43′ 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°33′ 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°37′ 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°48′ 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.
26TH DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Plantar nerves
Sabian Symbol: A new moon that divides its influences.
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.
12TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN
Part of Body: Right knee joint
Sabian Symbol: A student of nature lecturing.
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.
14TH DEGREE OF TAURUS
Part of Body: True vocal cords
Sabian Symbol: Shellfish groping and children playing.
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 17 Mar 2017 – Event Chart
Aspects to Ves 20°Cn30 +26°14′
Cnj 20°Cn28 CASTOR To write or create.
Aspects to SNo 03°Pi06 -10°21′
Cnj 04°Pi05 FOMALHAUT *** Success through noble ideals
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