Astrology of Today – Monday, March 23, 2020

Today’s Transits (Eastern Time)

Date & Time: Mar 23 2020  8:57 pm

Event: Moon enters Aries

Description: The Moon in Aries

We are itching to take action and to pioneer something. All things equal, this is a time to begin new projects. Exercise patience and selflessness where possible, but embrace Aries’ courage and directness. Look out for new opportunities.

Date & Time: Mar 23 2020  10:50 am

Event: Moon goes void of course

Date & Time: Mar 23 2020  0:09 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mon SSq Ura

Description: Transiting Moon SemiSquare Transiting Uranus

We can easily find ourselves all wound up and nervous. Unpredictable responses from others (and ourselves). Emotional eruptions are possible. Not a good time to make permanent decisions, particularly about relationships and family/domestic matters.

Date & Time: Mar 23 2020  6:02 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sxt Pal

Description: Transiting Moon Sextile 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: Mar 23 2020  7:20 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sxt Jup

Description: Transiting Moon Sextile Transiting Jupiter

A great time to take up new feel-good opportunities. Show your confidence and optimism and reap the rewards.

Date & Time: Mar 23 2020  10:18 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: Mar 23 2020  10:50 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sxt Mar

Description: Transiting Moon Sextile Transiting Mars

We are more courageous and able to take the lead. We are in tune with our natural desires and instincts. We express our feelings honestly. We are independent, resourceful, and brave.

Date & Time: Mar 23 2020  5:09 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Pll Nep

Description: Transiting Moon Parallel Transiting Neptune

Date & Time: Mar 23 2020  8:52 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cpl Chi

Description: Transiting Moon ContraParallel Transiting Chiron

Date & Time: Mar 23 2020  8:57 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cnj Ari

Description: Transiting Moon Entering Aries

We are itching to take action and to pioneer something. All things equal, this is a time to begin new projects. Exercise patience and selflessness where possible, but embrace Aries’ courage and directness. Look out for new opportunities.

Date & Time: Mar 23 2020  9:14 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sxt Sat

Description: Transiting Moon Sextile Transiting Saturn

An auspicious time for any project demanding endurance or tolerance. Also good for establishing new habits and rituals.

Date & Time: Mar 23 2020  11:04 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sxt Ves

Description: Transiting Moon Sextile 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: Mar 23 2020  7:19 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Sun Sqr Nod

Description: Transiting Sun Square Transiting North Node

Efforts to achieve personal goals may be thwarted right now because we need to cooperate with others. This can sometimes correlate with a need to let go of a project, relationship, attitude, or conditions that have now become troublesome or counterproductive.

Date & Time: Mar 23 2020  11:46 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Ven Sqr Cer

Description: Transiting Venus Square Transiting Ceres

We could be feeling possessive, dependent, or overly attached. This can be a needy time, but also one in which we discover or recognize insecurities and dependencies and may be motivated to make changes.

Date & Time: Mar 23 2020  1:20 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mar Cnj Plu

Description: Transiting Mars Conjunction Transiting Pluto

We have energy fit to burst and it’simportant to direct it into positive pursuits. We may need to push to get results, but this should be done within reason. Strategize and make intelligent choices. Actions now will have results.

Date & Time: Mar 23 2020  3:58 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mar Pll Plu

Description: Transiting Mars Parallel Transiting Pluto

Date & Time: Mar 23 2020  2:23 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Ves Sqq Jun

Description: Transiting Vesta SesquiSquare Transiting Juno

Challenges over control and power can be at play. Try to rise above issues that are not very important in the long run.

Strong Signs, Elements, Modes

Today’s Emphasized Signs of the Zodiac

ARIES STRONG

Initiating, pioneering energy. Independent, bold, courageous, assertive, fiery, inspirational, direct, decisive. Can be egotistical, impulsive, impatient, aggressive, lacking subtlety.

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.

PISCES STRONG

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

Today’s Elemental Balance

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.

AIR WEAK

We may have a difficult time being objective or detached. We may not be especially communicative.

Today’s Modal Balance

The modes are balanced today.

Today’s Lunar Phase

LUNAR PHASE: BALSAMIC

Moon is less than 45 degrees behind the Sun. 

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

The following aspects (major only) and positions are at noon (EDT) on March 23rd:

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 PISCES

A time to observe, feel, and process. We may pay special attention to our dreams, both of the night and day variety, and the subtle areas of our lives. We may have difficulties defining emotional boundaries. We might deal with stress through avoidant or escapist behavior. Focusing on creativity, philanthropy, spirituality, and artistry can be beneficial. Build your intuition, slow down and rest.

26TH DEGREE OF PISCES

Part of Body: Plantar nerves 

Sabian Symbol: A new moon that divides its influences.

ASPECTS OF THE MOON

CONJUNCTION THE SUN  Orb 7°55′ Applying

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

SEXTILE MARS  Orb 0°32′ Separating

We are more courageous and able to take the lead. We are in tune with our natural desires and instincts. We express our feelings honestly, and are more independent, resourceful, or brave.

SEXTILE JUPITER  Orb 2°16′ Separating

We are generous, forgiving, and high-minded now. We are looking at people and situations positively. This is a good time for making plans.

CONJUNCTION NEPTUNE  Orb 6°35′ Separating

We are easily influenced, vulnerable, compassionate, and sensitive. We could be led astray, and we are easily swayed. There is devotion but possibly inconstancy as well. A dreamy, possibly impractical time.

SEXTILE PLUTO  Orb 0°50′ Separating

This is a good time for feeling emotionally certain and motivated. We are more resourceful and insightful. The ability to keep the emotions on the inside today may be a strategy that turns out to be most successful. 

CONJUNCTION CHIRON  Orb 9°41′ Applying

This is a time when we may be taking care of others, sympathetic to their needs, and aware of our own vulnerabilities as well. There can be events or memories that trigger feelings of rejection or loss. 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, but also quite vulnerable.

THE SUN

THE SUN IN ARIES

You are an assertive and freedom-loving individual. You have a strong need for independence, and may tend to display self-concern assertively.

4TH DEGREE OF ARIES

Part of Body: Pineal Gland 

Sabian Symbol: Two lovers strolling through a secluded walk.

ASPECTS OF THE SUN

CONJUNCTION CHIRON  Orb 1°45′ 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.

6TH DEGREE OF PISCES

Part of Body: Left cuboid bone 

Sabian Symbol: Officers on dress parade.

ASPECTS OF MERCURY

SEXTILE URANUS  Orb 1°00′ Separating

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.

20TH DEGREE OF TAURUS

Part of Body: Occiput 

Sabian Symbol: Wisps of clouds, like wings, are streaming across the sky.

ASPECTS OF VENUS

TRINE MARS  Orb 5°32′ 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.

TRINE JUPITER  Orb 3°48′ Applying

You have a talent for putting other people at their ease. Your natural enthusiasm is contagious. Your larger-than-life schemes have a habit of always paying off.

SEXTILE NEPTUNE  Orb 0°30′ Separating

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

TRINE PLUTO  Orb 5°14′ Applying

We’re a better judge of value right now — who or what is important to us. We might see one another, and our relationships, in a different light. We could reconnect with someone or improve an existing bond. We could be up for a challenge now. Increased insight in relationships, with money, and in business.

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.

26TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN

Part of Body: Connections between femur and tibia 

Sabian Symbol: A water sprite.

ASPECTS OF MARS

CONJUNCTION JUPITER  Orb 1°44′ Separating

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 5°05′ 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 0°18′ Separating

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.

24TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN

Part of Body: Muscle insertions of upper to lower legs 

Sabian Symbol: A woman entering a convent.

ASPECTS OF JUPITER

CONJUNCTION SATURN  Orb 6°49′ 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°26′ 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 AQUARIUS

You have an ability to work well in groups. Your work is often original and innovative.

1ST DEGREE OF AQUARIUS

Part of Body: Right tibial nerve 

Sabian Symbol: An old adobe mission.

ASPECTS OF SATURN

SQUARE URANUS  Orb 4°36′ 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°23′ 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 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.

1ST DEGREE OF GEMINI

Part of Body: Trachea 

Sabian Symbol: A glass-bottomed boat drifts over under-sea wonders.

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.

23RD DEGREE OF CAPRICORN

Part of Body: Muscle insertions of upper to lower legs 

Sabian Symbol: Two awards for bravery in war.

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.

16TH DEGREE OF LIBRA

Part of Body: Renal arteries 

Sabian Symbol: A boat landing washed away.

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.

20TH DEGREE OF AQUARIUS

Part of Body: Spinal nervous system 

Sabian Symbol: A big white dove, a message bearer.

THE BLACK MOON IN ARIES

7TH DEGREE OF ARIES

Part of Body: The ears 

Sabian Symbol: A man successfully expressing himself in two realms at once.

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.

4TH DEGREE OF CANCER

Part of Body: Ninth rib 

Sabian Symbol: A cat arguing with a mouse.

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.

4TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN

Part of Body: Cutaneous nerves of lower leg 

Sabian Symbol: A party entering a large canoe.

**Conjunctions to Select Fixed Stars on March 23, 2020.**