Astrology of Today – Friday, March 24, 2023

Today’s Transits (Eastern Daylight Time)

Date & Time: Mar 24 2023  0:00 am

Event: Moon in Taurus

Description: The Moon in Taurus

This is a time for settling in, establishing and maintaining routines, and consolidating existing projects. We are building and developing. We crave predictability, stability, and security. This time favors ongoing projects and activities more than new ones.

Date & Time: Mar 24 2023  3:20 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cnj Jun

Description: Transiting Moon Conjunction Transiting Juno

The desire or need to connect with someone is strong now. We are sensitive to what others are thinking, needing, and feeling.

Date & Time: Mar 24 2023  6:30 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cnj Ven

Description: Transiting Moon Conjunction Transiting Venus

We are less inhibited and more willing to indulge ourselves. Love and romance can be favorable. Decorating, beauty treatments, the arts, creative pursuits, parties, dates, and recreation are generally favored now. There is increased sensitivity, affection, and warmth. Love is grand! Affection, love, and romance are in the air.

Date & Time: Mar 24 2023  6:57 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Pll Ven

Description: Transiting Moon Parallel Transiting Venus

Date & Time: Mar 24 2023  9:03 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 24 2023  9:23 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Pll Cer

Description: Transiting Moon Parallel Transiting Ceres

Date & Time: Mar 24 2023  1:23 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Pll Ura

Description: Transiting Moon Parallel Transiting Uranus

Date & Time: Mar 24 2023  4:31 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqq Cer

Description: Transiting Moon SesquiSquare Transiting Ceres

There may be difficulties giving or receiving affection, care, concern, and nurturing.

Date & Time: Mar 24 2023  4:40 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Mon SSq Mar

Description: Transiting Moon SemiSquare Transiting Mars

We can overreact and exhibit impatience. However, this can also be a time of self-motivation.

Date & Time: Mar 24 2023  7:31 pm

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 24 2023  7:51 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cnj Ura

Description: Transiting Moon Conjunction Transiting Uranus

Be open to new ideas. Spontaneity is the order of the day. You are free to explore new unexpected possibilities.

Date & Time: Mar 24 2023  1:42 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Mar Sqr Cer

Description: Transiting Mars Square Transiting Ceres

Tension can result from conflicts between desires for independence and needs for nurturing or to nurture/dependence. We can feel tied down due to family obligations or our own needs for comfort and safety, but not quite confident about pursuing our desires.

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.

Today’s Elemental Balance

WATER WEAK

There may be some insensitivity or lack of empathy now. We may be out of touch with what we’re feeling or with our emotional needs. We may be tougher than usual now, and more inclined to follow mental or practical considerations than we are to listen to our intuition.

Today’s Modal Balance

The modes are balanced today.

Today’s Lunar Phase

LUNAR PHASE: NEW MOON

Moon 0 to 45 degrees ahead of the Sun. 

This is an energetic, impulsive, and subjective period of time. We are looking for new projects and opportunities. 

The following aspects (major only) and positions are at noon (EDT) on March 24th:

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 through Pluto: Signs, Aspects, & Degrees

THE MOON

THE MOON IN TAURUS

This is a time for settling in, establishing and maintaining routines, and consolidating existing projects. We are building and developing. We crave predictability, stability, and security. This time favors ongoing projects and activities more than new ones.

13TH DEGREE OF TAURUS

Part of Body: Cervical and brachial plexi 

Sabian Symbol: A man handling baggage.

ASPECTS OF THE MOON

CONJUNCTION VENUS  Orb 2°48′ Separating

We are less inhibited and more willing to indulge ourselves. Decorating, beauty treatments, the arts, creative pursuits, parties, dates, and recreation are generally favored now. There is increased sensitivity, affection, and warmth.

CONJUNCTION URANUS  Orb 4°21′ Applying

This can be a time when we feel a need to make a change, however big or small, and we may feel compelled to experiment or improvise. We don’t want to feel restricted by routine or convention now.

CONJUNCTION THE NORTH NODE  Orb 7°49′ Separating

There is a stronger drive or need to be around others, to share ourselves, and to belong.

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 MERCURY  Orb 7°15′ Separating

Thoughts and communications about ourselves and our goals. We are expressing ourselves confidently, directly, and clearly.

SQUARE MARS  Orb 4°08′ Separating

Circumstances spur us into action. Aggressiveness and conflicts are possible now, and we may be coming across as more aggressive or combative than we know. As long as we channel the excess energy constructively, instead of wasting our time arguing, we can accomplish much. Watch for impulsiveness and premature action. We are more competitive than cooperative at this time.

MERCURY

MERCURY IN ARIES

We communicate enthusiastically and straightforwardly under the influence of Mercury in Aries. Decisons are quick and perhaps rushed. Commentary is frank and possibly insensitive. We’re not inclined to overthink or dwell.

12TH DEGREE OF ARIES

Part of Body: Tongue 

Sabian Symbol: A flock of wild geese.

ASPECTS OF MERCURY

CONJUNCTION JUPITER  Orb 6°21′ Applying

You are talkative and have a thirst for knowledge. You have big ideas and plans. Education will feature largely in your life.

CONJUNCTION CHIRON  Orb 4°08′ Applying

We are more sensitive to how our communications are received or relayed, as well as to differences in opinion. We seek to heal through our words, to teach, guide, and understand.

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.

10TH DEGREE OF TAURUS

Part of Body: Cervical veins 

Sabian Symbol: A red cross nurse.

ASPECTS OF VENUS

CONJUNCTION URANUS  Orb 7°10′ Applying

You are determined to be recognized as an individual within your personal relationships. You will not allow anyone to curb your sense of freedom. You tend to get bored and restless in traditional relationships. You want fun, spontaneity and intellectual stimulation from your partners.

CONJUNCTION THE NORTH NODE  Orb 5°01′ Separating

Your destiny is linked with the need to develop harmonious and balanced relationships. Relationships will play an important role in your accomplishments. You need to make sure that your need to keep the peace does not hinder decisive action.

MARS

MARS IN GEMINI

You like to initiate ideas and spread information. You are assertive, although you can resort to evasive behaviour.

30TH DEGREE OF GEMINI

Part of Body: Fifth rib 

Sabian Symbol: Bathing beauties before large beach crowds.

ASPECTS OF MARS

TRINE SATURN  Orb 2°20′ Applying

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.

SQUARE NEPTUNE  Orb 4°09′ Separating

This is a time for resting, escaping, or taking a break as we reconsider our needs. We might temporarily lose focus or direction.

QUINCUNX PLUTO  Orb 0°25′ Applying

Resentment, competitive feelings, or anger may be operating just under the surface, and it can be difficult to know why, or to find satisfying ways to manage it.

JUPITER

JUPITER IN ARIES

You are freedom-loving, and a spontaneous seeker of the truth. You have the potential to be a philosophical or religious leader.

18TH DEGREE OF ARIES

Part of Body: Nerve connections – synapses 

Sabian Symbol: An empty hammock.

ASPECTS OF JUPITER

CONJUNCTION CHIRON  Orb 2°13′ Separating

You have a zealous and idealistic side to your nature. You are constantly chasing rainbows, each one brighter than the last. You feel that you are on a mission. Your lesson is to trust your own inner wisdom. You will then have the ability to become a spiritual teacher of others based on the wisdom gained from your own experiences.

SATURN

SATURN IN PISCES

You are a compassionate and intuitive worker, although you can be anxious and fearful. With this position you may experience strong karma to be worked through in this lifetime.

2ND DEGREE OF PISCES

Part of Body: Left calcaneum 

Sabian Symbol: A squirrel hiding from hunters.

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). 

17TH DEGREE OF TAURUS

Part of Body: Thyroid gland and tonsils 

Sabian Symbol: A symbolical battle between `swords’ and `torches’.

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)

26TH DEGREE OF PISCES

Part of Body: Plantar nerves 

Sabian Symbol: A new moon that divides its influences.

PLUTO

PLUTO IN AQUARIUS

(1777 – 1799) It is important to note that Pluto takes about 248 years to make a complete cycle, spending 12 to 32 years in each sign. Therefore the interpretation of Pluto in its sign applies to a generation rather than the individual. For a more individual interpretation look at the house position. This is the generation of worldwide co-operation. People in this generation have the ability to make scientific breakthroughs for the benefit of humanity, and may be forced to change the way science is viewed.

1ST DEGREE OF AQUARIUS

Part of Body: Right tibial nerve 

Sabian Symbol: An old adobe mission.

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.

16TH DEGREE OF ARIES

Part of Body: Pons 

Sabian Symbol: Dancing in the setting sun.

VESTA IN ARIES

This can be a time for grabbing the reins and working solo. There can be strong energy for new enterprises but not necessarily for routine work.

20TH DEGREE OF ARIES

Part of Body: Hyoid bone 

Sabian Symbol: A child feeding birds in winter.

PALLAS IN CANCER

You are very intuitive. You rely on your emotions to guide your opinions and thoughts. You are an empathetic listener and are keen to keep up communications with your family and loved ones.

17TH DEGREE OF CANCER

Part of Body: Duodenal opening of pancreatic duct 

Sabian Symbol: The germ grows into knowledge and life.

JUNO IN TAURUS

You need to feel safe and secure in your relationships. You want your partner to be reliable and stable and are likely to want a traditional marriage.

8TH DEGREE OF TAURUS

Part of Body: Cervical nerves 

Sabian Symbol: A sleigh without snow.

CERES IN VIRGO

You feel cared for when other people help you perfect your skills. You like to be of service to other people.

30TH DEGREE OF VIRGO

Part of Body: Hepatic duct 

Sabian Symbol: Having an urgent task to complete, a man doesn’t look to any Distractions.

THE BLACK MOON IN LEO

9TH DEGREE OF LEO

Part of Body: Superior vena cava 

Sabian Symbol: Glass blowers shape glowing forms with their breath.

ERIS IN ARIES

25TH DEGREE OF ARIES

Part of Body: Sternocleidomastoid muscle 

Sabian Symbol: A double promise reveals its inner and outer meanings.

THE NORTH NODE

THE NORTH NODE IN TAURUS

This is a quest to overcome your distrust of change, to develop creative outlets for your intense emotions and to avoid hitting out at loved ones. These attributes plagued you in this life because of suffering and traumatic endings in past-lives which left you with deep emotional wounds and a feeling of being cheated. In learning this life’s lesson of trusting the process of change you will develop a newfound sense of peace and stability.

5TH DEGREE OF TAURUS

Part of Body: Pharyngeal cavity 

Sabian Symbol: A widow at an open grave.

THE SOUTH NODE

THE SOUTH NODE IN SCORPIO

This is a quest to overcome your distrust of change, to develop creative outlets for your intense emotions and to avoid hitting out at loved ones. These attributes plagued you in this life because of suffering and traumatic endings in past-lives which left you with deep emotional wounds and a feeling of being cheated. In learning this life’s lesson of trusting the process of change you will develop a newfound sense of peace and stability.

5TH DEGREE OF SCORPIO

Part of Body: Testicles, left side of uterus 

Sabian Symbol: A massive, rocky shore.

**Conjunctions to Select Fixed Stars on March 24, 2023.**