Astrology of Today – Thursday, March 19, 2020

Today’s Transits (Eastern Time)

Date & Time: Mar 19 2020  0:00 am

Event: Moon in Aquarius

Description: The Moon in Aquarius

This is generally a good time for social pursuits, group projects, trying something new, joining a group, and networking. A change of pace refreshes. Hobbies, clubs, and groups may demand attention now. It is time to build networks and cooperate. Humanitarian pursuits are highlighted.

Date & Time: Mar 19 2020  0:17 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Pll Plu

Description: Transiting Moon Parallel Transiting Pluto

Date & Time: Mar 19 2020  3:40 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mon SSq Nep

Description: Transiting Moon SemiSquare Transiting Neptune

If we are not in touch with our need for inspiration, beauty, compassion, connection to something otherworldly, or our spirituality, we could feel out of sorts right now. Relaxing, listening to music, getting close to nature, or taking a break may resolve this. 

Date & Time: Mar 19 2020  5:01 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Pll Jup

Description: Transiting Moon Parallel Transiting Jupiter

Date & Time: Mar 19 2020  5:03 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqr Ura

Description: Transiting Moon Square Transiting Uranus

There may be sudden, minor changes to plans, schedules. There can be rebelliousness and tension. Aim to be open to possibilities, and avoid making permanent decisions.

Date & Time: Mar 19 2020  5:11 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Qnx Nod

Description: Transiting Moon Quincunx Transiting North Node

There may be the need to pause to adjust things before moving plans forward. We could feel at odds with others on an emotional level. Public relations are not as favorable now.

Date & Time: Mar 19 2020  6:01 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sxt Chi

Description: Transiting Moon Sextile Transiting Chiron

We are more emotionally present and involved. We more easily hone in on problem areas and want to fix them. Synchronicity is a feature of our daily life right now. Tune in and enjoy the spiritual signposts.

Date & Time: Mar 19 2020  9:54 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Pll Cer

Description: Transiting Moon Parallel Transiting Ceres

Date & Time: Mar 19 2020  6:50 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Pll Sat

Description: Transiting Moon Parallel Transiting Saturn

Date & Time: Mar 19 2020  8:47 am

Event: Tr-Tr Sun Sxt Ves

Description: Transiting Sun Sextile Transiting Vesta

We can find satisfying channels for directing our energies now, and might enjoy increased focus or dedication to a project.

Date & Time: Mar 19 2020  11:19 am

Event: Tr-Tr Sun Pll Jun

Description: Transiting Sun Parallel Transiting Juno

Date & Time: Mar 19 2020  6:49 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Sun Sxt Sat

Description: Transiting Sun Sextile Transiting Saturn

We are taking pride in our responsibilities or performance. Steady progress. Self-discipline. Humbling ourselves to authority or good advice. Employing traditional methods.

Date & Time: Mar 19 2020  10:49 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Sun Cnj Ari

Description: Transiting Sun Entering Aries

Time to focus on being assertive and freedom-loving. Be a little selfish and let your individuality shine but don’t be too impetuous.

Date & Time: Mar 19 2020  1:43 am

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: Mar 19 2020  4:43 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Ura Sxt Nod

Description: Transiting Uranus Sextile Transiting North Node

Be prepared for the unpredictable. New experiences abound, prompting a change of direction more in line with your true purpose in life.

Strong Signs, Elements, Modes

Today’s Emphasized Signs of the Zodiac

TAURUS STRONG

Stable and enduring, strong values, unyielding, earthy, acquisitive, strong desires. Can be stuck, stubborn, overly possessive, self-indulgent.

CAPRICORN STRONG

Disciplined, responsible, reliable, industrious, conscientious, practical, achieving. Can be pessimistic, overly conventional, rigid, materialistic, callous.

AQUARIUS STRONG

Humanitarian, innovative, group conscious, progressive, serving others. Can be rebellious, eccentric, aloof, emotionally superficial, overly extroverted.

PISCES STRONG

Compassionate, sensitive, self-sacrificing, gentle, intuitive. Can be escapist, impractical, hyper- sensitive, gullible.

Today’s Elemental Balance

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.

EARTH STRONG

Earth signs are Taurus, Virgo, and Capricorn. We are especially in touch with the physical world. We consider what we’ve learned and experienced in the past in order to make the most of the present. We can be cautious, practical, and possibly unimaginative. We are deliberate and can pace ourselves well. We need hands-on experience and are not impressed with theory as much as we are with results. Routines are tolerable and comforting.

Today’s Modal Balance

The modes are balanced today.

Today’s Lunar Phase

LUNAR PHASE: THIRD QUARTER

Moon from 90 to 45 degrees behind the Sun. 

We have strong beliefs and are likely to put them into action. We have the wisdom to know when to act, but sometimes can be inflexible.

The following aspects (major only) and positions are at noon (EDT) on March 19th:

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 AQUARIUS

Our reactions are more intellectual than emotional, at least on the surface of things, and interactions are more impersonal than personal. Social gatherings, dealing with group ideals and goals for the future, brainstorming, new ideas, and progressive changes are in focus.

8TH DEGREE OF AQUARIUS

Part of Body: Left saphenous veins 

Sabian Symbol: Beautifully gowned wax figures.

ASPECTS OF THE MOON

CONJUNCTION SATURN  Orb 7°44′ Separating

There can be stronger awareness of our responsibilities, or new responsibilities fall into our laps. Emotions may be cooled, and we can appear to be unsympathetic.

SQUARE URANUS  Orb 3°01′ Separating

There may be sudden, minor changes to plans, schedules. There can be rebelliousness and tension. Aim to be open to possibilities, and avoid making permanent decisions.

SEXTILE CHIRON  Orb 2°31′ 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

Pisces rules empathy, selfless love, devotion, and wisdom. Its shadow side rules self-pity, a feeling of being victimized by life, passivity, and elusiveness.

30TH DEGREE OF PISCES

Part of Body: Toenails of the left foot 

Sabian Symbol: The great stone face (being the projection of an ideal).

ASPECTS OF THE SUN

SEXTILE SATURN  Orb 0°17′ Applying

We are taking pride in our responsibilities or performance. This can be a time of steady progress and increased self-discipline. We are more inclined to humble ourselves to authority or good advice, and tend to employ traditional methods.

CONJUNCTION CHIRON  Orb 5°30′ 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

Our thinking processes are visual, intuitive, and imaginative. We are especially attuned to the world of emotion, which colors both our thoughts and our communication style. We guess well, express ourselves with imagery, and make decisions intuitively. We are more attracted to consciousness-raising information.

3RD DEGREE OF PISCES

Part of Body: Nerves of the right foot 

Sabian Symbol: A petrified forest.

ASPECTS OF MERCURY

SEXTILE URANUS  Orb 2°18′ Applying

We are mentally alert and aware, and might be experimenting or opening our minds to new ideas. We could be feeling inspired, and our thinking is inventive. Varying our usual routine may be rewarding.

VENUS

VENUS IN TAURUS

We seek predictability, reliability, sensuality, and constancy in love as well as with our pleasures and entertainments. We value the long term and make personal choices (and purchases) accordingly.

16TH DEGREE OF TAURUS

Part of Body: Carotid arteries 

Sabian Symbol: An old man attempting vainly to reveal the mysteries.

ASPECTS OF VENUS

TRINE MARS  Orb 6°48′ Applying

You have a talent for relating to other people. You are a loyal and fun loving partner with an ability to balance intimacy with independence. You may take your own creative talents for granted and fail to make the most of them.

SEXTILE NEPTUNE  Orb 3°22′ Applying

You and a romantic and gentle partner. You like to share creative pursuits in your relationships.

MARS

MARS IN CAPRICORN

This is a time for adopting a methodical, responsible, and structured approach to reaching our goals. We can be rigid and calculating under this influence, but also determined, focused, studied, deliberate, ambitious, smart, and realistic.

23RD DEGREE OF CAPRICORN

Part of Body: Muscle insertions of upper to lower legs 

Sabian Symbol: Two awards for bravery in war.

ASPECTS OF MARS

CONJUNCTION JUPITER  Orb 0°26′ Applying

You are generous, self confident and lucky. Your energy level is high and you are courageous. You have a tendency to go where angels fear to tread, as you approach life with gusto regardless of the consequences. Travel and religious causes are likely to feature in your life. You may like to consider a career in the military or competitive sports.

CONJUNCTION SATURN  Orb 7°33′ Applying

You sometimes feel that it is hard to express your energy fully, that something always holds you back. There is a feeling of “bashing your head against a brick wall” and this is frustrating. You are ambitious, and have the ability to slowly but surely reach your goals. You also have the ability to organise yourself and others, and good self discipline.

CONJUNCTION PLUTO  Orb 2°24′ Applying

You are resourceful and have a pool of enormous energy available when needed. You also have strong desires and a volcanic temper.

JUPITER

JUPITER IN CAPRICORN

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

23RD DEGREE OF CAPRICORN

Part of Body: Muscle insertions of upper to lower legs 

Sabian Symbol: Two awards for bravery in war.

ASPECTS OF JUPITER

CONJUNCTION SATURN  Orb 7°06′ Applying

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

CONJUNCTION PLUTO  Orb 1°57′ Applying

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

SATURN

SATURN IN CAPRICORN

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

30TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN

Part of Body: Adductor muscle 

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

ASPECTS OF SATURN

SQUARE URANUS  Orb 4°42′ Applying

You work to overcome a feeling of inadequacy about your abilities. You have problems with authority figures and need to learn to compromise. When you have done this you will succeed, particularly in large organisations.

CONJUNCTION PLUTO  Orb 5°09′ Separating

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

URANUS

URANUS IN TAURUS

(1934 – 1942) We approach money and personal possessions in new ways and learn how to free ourselves from certain material constraints. Innovative ways to make ourselves comfortable emerge. We’re less inhibited about expressing sensuality, self-love, body love, and pampering. We’re challenging what we previously valued. There can be abrupt changes with money, valuables, possessions, and income that lead to a reshuffling of priorities or values. Income might come from non-traditional sources or ventures. We’re bringing progressive ideas to the world of business. New ways of doing business, as well as making, viewing, and handling money are likely. Income and the energy we put into making money can be variable. (May 15, 2018, to November 6, 2018, then March 6, 2019, to July 7, 2025, and then November 7, 2025, to April 25, 2026). 

5TH DEGREE OF TAURUS

Part of Body: Pharyngeal cavity 

Sabian Symbol: A widow at an open grave.

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)

19TH DEGREE OF PISCES

Part of Body: Extensor muscles of the left toes 

Sabian Symbol: A master instructing his pupil.

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).

25TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN

Part of Body: Connections between femur and tibia 

Sabian Symbol: An oriental rug dealer.

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.

6TH DEGREE OF ARIES

Part of Body: Eye Socket, orbital cavity 

Sabian Symbol: A square brightly lighted on one side.

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.

30TH DEGREE OF TAURUS

Part of Body: Trapezius muscle 

Sabian Symbol: A peacock parading on an ancient lawn.

PALLAS IN CAPRICORN

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

22ND DEGREE OF CAPRICORN

Part of Body: Muscle insertions of upper to lower legs 

Sabian Symbol: A general accepting defeat gracefully.

JUNO IN LIBRA

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

17TH DEGREE OF LIBRA

Part of Body: Suprarenal arteries 

Sabian Symbol: A retired sea captain.

CERES IN AQUARIUS

You feel cared for when others accept and encourage your sense of individuality. You feel comforted when surrounded by groups of people. You teach others to accept their eccentricities.

19TH DEGREE OF AQUARIUS

Part of Body: Spinal nervous system 

Sabian Symbol: A forest fire quenched.

THE BLACK MOON IN ARIES

6TH DEGREE OF ARIES

Part of Body: Eye Socket, orbital cavity 

Sabian Symbol: A square brightly lighted on one side.

ERIS IN ARIES

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 CANCER

This is a quest to overcome inner pride and to tolerate your own failures. You have a tendency to make life harder than it need be. This is based on past lives where you had to work hard for people’s respect. You need to learn humility and to express your emotions honestly so that you can nurture others with your wealth of wisdom.

5TH DEGREE OF CANCER

Part of Body: tenth to twelfth ribs 

Sabian Symbol: An automobile wrecked by a train.

THE SOUTH NODE

THE SOUTH NODE IN CAPRICORN

This is a quest to overcome inner pride and to tolerate your own failures. You have a tendency to make life harder than it need be. This is based on past lives where you had to work hard for people’s respect. You need to learn humility and to express your emotions honestly so that you can nurture others with your wealth of wisdom.

5TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN

Part of Body: Cutaneous nerves of knee 

Sabian Symbol: People rowing a canoe and dancing a war dance.

**Conjunctions to Select Fixed Stars on March 19, 2020.**