- The Moon is in Taurus until 5:05 AM.
- The Moon is void until 5:05 AM (since yesterday at 10:20 AM).
- The Moon is in Gemini from 5:05 AM forward (until Monday, March 6th, at 7:54 AM).
- The Moon is waxing and in its Waxing Crescent phase.
- The New Moon (Solar Eclipse) occurred on February 26th in the sign of Pisces, and the First Quarter Moon will occur tomorrow.
- Venus is at its retrograde station (Venus is retrograde from March 4-April 15).
Times are EST.
Horoscopes
Aries
Venus has been in your sign since February 3rd, dear Aries, and you may have been receiving some pleasant attention and perhaps attracting a few admirers. Today, Venus turns retrograde in your sign. Lasting until April 15th, retrograde Venus will be in Aries for much of this cycle – until April 2nd. While you will still attract others magnetically until April 2nd when Venus moves back into your privacy zone, you could be a little withdrawn and hesitant about pushing forward in matters of the heart. This is a time for looking into your heart and understanding your needs more intimately. In the weeks ahead, you’re likely to do quite a bit of reviewing, reassessing, and perhaps some experimenting with your personal image, looks, manner, finances, and close relationships. Take your time with major decision-making! With the shift occurring today, you may experience some indecision. Limbo is not your favorite position, but this affords you the opportunity to slow down.
Taurus
Romantic matters are on the complex side for you these days with Venus in your privacy sector, dear Taurus, and some of you might be tempted to bury your feelings in order to concentrate on other areas of life. Others might feel the need to keep their deeper feelings private. Dealing with past relationships, love triangles, or sacrifices made for a lover can figure strongly in your life now and in the coming weeks with a six-week Venus retrograde cycle beginning today and starting off in your privacy sector. You should watch for secrets surfacing that prompt you to rethink current plans and possibly even alliances. Friendships can enter tricky territory later in the cycle (from April 2-15). Resurfacing of issues and perhaps even people from the past may figure strongly. Pleasant surprises and shows of support can happen this month. Venus is your ruler, and any of its retrograde cycles can point to some introspection, extra time for reflection, and a reassessment of your needs and wants.
Gemini
Venus begins its six-week retrograde cycle today, dear Gemini, and for the first leg of this cycle (until April 2nd), it occurs in your social sector. Friends may not be very forthcoming in the next four weeks, and you may need to approach acquaintances with particular sensitivity. You may be in limbo about a friendship or your social life on some level now. This can certainly give you the chance to think about what and who you truly value. For the remaining two weeks of the retrograde period, career and reputation matters can be areas that require a second look, and throughout the six-week period, romantic matters can be complicated. There can be confusion about a relationship for the time being. Don’t waste your time trying to come to a decision about a relationship matter that is not yet ready to be resolved. Let things flow and observe how things are unfolding with as much patience as you can muster.
Cancer
Venus turns retrograde today, dear Cancer, and during this six-week cycle, you’ll do well to review recent events in order to understand your needs and values more completely. This cycle can affect your professional goals or reputation most significantly in the first four weeks, as you may be returning to old problems or dealing with resurfacing problems. There can be complicated relationships on the work front, or you may be waiting for a decision or plan to unfold. For the remaining two weeks, Venus retreats into your adventure sector, and while some of your plans may require redoing or rethinking, you’ll have the opportunity to see things in a different way, and this can work to your advantage in the long run. This can also be a time when you’re processing recent events and catching up with your feelings on these matters. When you’re busy doing, you may not always process what’s going on inside, and now you get the chance. Today, keep in mind that not all is what it appears, especially where career matters and home life are concerned.
Leo
Venus stations and turns retrograde today, dear Leo. Retrograde Venus will spend the first four weeks of its six-week cycle in your adventure sector and the remaining two in your intimacy sector. Your attention can turn to the past as you do some catching up with your feelings about your relationships, attachments, finances, personal interests, and studies. A communications project may need some refinement. Review, revise, and redo if necessary. Most importantly, as you come at these matters from a different angle, get in touch with what it is you truly value and enjoy. Travel, legal, or educational plans may not be moving forward at the speed you’d like, but delays can stimulate different approaches that turn out to be very beneficial. You might revive an old interest or course of study during this cycle. Try to leave important deal-clinching for a later date.
Virgo
Venus turns retrograde today, dear Virgo, and it’s time to review the past and slow down a little in certain areas of your life. Finances, intimate relationships, and partnerships can be areas of your life most affected by this retrograde. This six-week cycle can be about playing catch-up with your feelings, needs, wants, and values. This is not a time for making firm, definite decisions, but rather for considering problems from different angles and perspectives and gradually coming to new conclusions. You may very well discover that something you’ve been gunning for may no longer be up your alley, or you could revive something from the past that now seems viable again. This Venus retrograde cycle lasts until April 15th, and for you, reassessing relationship and intimacy needs can figure strongly. Finances need a closer look. If you’re waiting for money or a relationship, you could discover new ways to cope that truly benefit you as you wait.
Libra
Venus turning retrograde today launches a six-week cycle in which you are getting in better touch with your feelings, sensibilities, tastes, and values, dear Libra. Venus is your ruler, and while it retrogrades every one and a half years, it’s a period of increased introspection. You are given a chance to catch up with those matters that you’ve overlooked, brushed aside, or simply were too busy to handle. You may be looking at partnerships, relationships, your work, or your health and daily routines in a different light. Questions of whether you are enjoying yourself enough can be called up now. On the job, from April 2nd forward it’s time to show yourself what you’re worth – the focus should be on making yourself happy. Until then, the major focus can be on companionship. Get in touch with what –and who– truly matters to you. This is not a process that should be rushed, and, fortunately, you have some weeks ahead to figure it all out!
Scorpio
The ruler of your partnership sector, Venus, turns retrograde today, dear Scorpio, launching a six-week cycle that turns your attention to the past as well as to some of your unacknowledged inner needs, wants, and desires. Some of you could be experimenting with your social or love life. Work matters might be on the tricky side until April 2nd. Review of health programs or work projects may be necessary now, particularly regarding your enjoyment factor. There may be some lack of clarity in a romantic relationship. Backwards-looking energy is with you on a romantic level, and it’s a period of fateful events and encounters. Your powers of attraction are high, but your love life may be complicated. While reminiscing about the past is just fine and in fact helpful right now, try not to get stuck there.
Sagittarius
Venus turns retrograde today and will remain retrograde until April 15th, dear Sagittarius. You will be looking at creative projects, romantic matters, relationships with your children, and home or family matters in new ways, perhaps critically at times. It’s not about putting creative ideas on hold — it’s about refining them before pushing forward. This can also be true of romantic relationships. Past lovers may reappear, possibly in the flesh, or you could be a little hung up on them emotionally. You may be doing a waiting game, and you could feel in limbo at times during this cycle, although this can lead to new approaches that truly work for you. A current romantic interest may be difficult to read. You may discover that you have been undervaluing or overvaluing someone during this cycle, and whatever insight you gain now can be very useful to you going forward.
Capricorn
Venus begins its six-week retrograde cycle today, dear Capricorn. Until April 2nd, you may be dealing with some uncomfortable conditions in the home or with family, or you could be revisiting old personal or domestic problems. The trick is to learn how to rely on yourself during leaner times more confidently. However, this is also a time for understanding problems better and for reassessing your values and needs. For the remainder of the retrograde cycle, communications and your daily life are up for review. You may be thinking about, analyzing, or talking about old relationships and matters, perhaps feeling a little stuck in the past at times until you’ve done the processing work. In fact, you can learn a lot about what you want, who you love, and what you value during this retrograde, but important, significant decisions should probably wait until later.
Aquarius
Venus turns retrograde today, dear Aquarius, and will spend this six-week cycle in your communications sector for the first four weeks and then your finance sector for the remaining two weeks. You are likely to have meaningful conversations about the past and possibly love during this time. You may be reassessing a course of study or waiting on an application. Many of you could be feeling in a state of limbo – plans are not finalized, and while you wait for answers, you can do some major rethinking. Returning to old interests, projects, and learning endeavors can be fruitful during this cycle. Later, money management becomes a big topic. You may be doing a waiting game with money as well. When this happens, you may very well discover new sources of income as you are forced to get creative about making a living.
Pisces
Venus starts a six-week retrograde cycle today, dear Pisces. It begins the cycle in your finance sector but then ends up in your sign a month from now. During this period, you’re inclined to perceive things a little differently, mainly related to finances, comfort issues, possessions and valuables, and intimate matters. You’re better off not making life-changing decisions related to these affairs until you’ve had a while to think things through. You might be learning to live leaner in the coming month. It’s an excellent period for reviewing finances, budgeting, and collecting financial information, but not ideal for buying new big-ticket items. If you are good at spotting deals, however, you could find some unusually good ones, as people may be parting with things they wouldn’t unload under normal conditions. While you may not always feel confident and certain about your feelings during this cycle, it’s an excellent period for considering how your approach to attracting what you want has served you in the past. Taking extra time to figure out what it is you want is natural now, and anyone foolish enough to pressure you has their work cut out for them!
*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.
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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 4 2017 5:05 am
Event: Moon enters Gemini
Description: The Moon in Gemini
We are attracted to new ideas, but we need to discriminate more so that we don’t become too scattered. Communications mean more to us than usual.
Date & Time: Mar 4 2017 1:58 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon SSq Ven
Description: Transiting Moon SemiSquare Transiting Venus
Relationships may be subtly strained or unsettled. Try to relax and not obsess. Restlessness can lead to poor choices or overindulgence. Show restraint and reap the rewards.
Date & Time: Mar 4 2017 5:05 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cnj Gem
Description: Transiting Moon Entering Gemini
We are attracted to new ideas, but we need to discriminate more so that we don’t become too scattered. Communications mean more to us than usual.
Date & Time: Mar 4 2017 10:41 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqr Nod
Description: Transiting Moon Square Transiting North Node
This is the trigger for out with the old and in with the new. We could feel at odds with others on an emotional level. Public relations are not as favorable now. Plans could need reworking. We could feel temporarily out of the loop.
Date & Time: Mar 4 2017 11:35 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqq Plu
Description: Transiting Moon SesquiSquare Transiting Pluto
Deeper feelings emerge suddenly, and possibly in a disruptive way. We may be over-reacting or going to extremes. Wait for the tension to subside before taking action.
Date & Time: Mar 4 2017 1:45 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon SSq Ves
Description: Transiting Moon SemiSquare Transiting Vesta
We can be a little stiff with our emotions, and we can be distracted from our work or focus. There can be difficulty expressing tenderness, concern, or care.
Date & Time: Mar 4 2017 4:57 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqq Jup
Description: Transiting Moon SesquiSquare Transiting Jupiter
Time to show some restraint. Grandiosity is not appealing. Neither is excess. Practice self-control. Self-indulgence is more likely now. We’re not as inclined to consider the consequences of over-eating, over-drinking, or overdoing in general. We may be acting in a haughty manner.
Date & Time: Mar 4 2017 5:20 pm
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 4 2017 7:28 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Qnx Jun
Description: Transiting Moon Quincunx Transiting Juno
There can be some inclination to manipulate others to further our own goals, which should be avoided. There may be indecision regarding feelings about a relationship. Alternatively, there can be a conundrum regarding family and a relationship.
Date & Time: Mar 4 2017 6:09 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mer Cnj Nep
Description: Transiting Mercury Conjunction Transiting Neptune
Our minds open to many different possibilities and options. We can feel inspired or we might be thinking in imaginative or possibly impractical ways. We see beyond physical or material concerns and solutions. There is extra sensitivity now. We may be dealing with deceptions or self-deceptions, and it can be difficult to be discriminating.
Date & Time: Mar 4 2017 4:08 am
Event: Tr Ven R
Description: Transiting Venus Stationary
Date & Time: Mar 4 2017 10:51 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mar Pll Nod
Description: Transiting Mars Parallel 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.
GEMINI STRONG
Agile, versatile, inquisitive, flowing, conversational, airy, many ideas. Can be volatile, superficial, changeable, restless and inconsistent.
PISCES STRONG
Compassionate, sensitive, self-sacrificing, gentle, intuitive. Can be escapist, impractical, hyper- sensitive, gullible.
BALANCE OF ELEMENTS
EARTH WEAK
There can be a lack of desire, interest, or skills regarding practical affairs. We may not be very much in touch with reality. Difficulties concentrating, grounding ourselves.
BALANCE OF MODES
FIXED WEAK
We may be open to change but may not have much follow-through.
MUTABLE STRONG
We are flexible, adaptable, willing, open to change, and possibly flighty or nervous.
LUNAR PHASE: CRESCENT
Moon 45 to 90 degrees ahead of the Sun.
This is an eager, impulsive, and progressive time. We are motivated and ready to take on challenges.
The following aspects (major only) and positions are at noon (EST) on March 4th:
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 GEMINI
We are attracted to new ideas and are especially curious. We may need to discriminate so that we don’t become too scattered. Communications mean more to us than usual.
5TH DEGREE OF GEMINI
Part of Body: Upper left pulmonary lobe
Sabian Symbol: A radical magazine displays a sensational front page.
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.
15TH DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Left cutaneous veins
Sabian Symbol: An officer preparing to drill his men.
ASPECTS OF THE SUN
CONJUNCTION MERCURY Orb 2°03′ Applying
Thoughts and communications about ourselves and our goals. We are expressing ourselves confidently, directly, and clearly.
CONJUNCTION NEPTUNE Orb 2°30′ Separating
Fantasy plays a strong part in your life, either as a creative channel or as an escape. You are ‘other worldly’, possibly artistic or musical. You may be unclear of your own identity. Try to use your creativity rather than escaping through addictive behaviour.
CONJUNCTION CHIRON Orb 9°46′ 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.
13TH DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Plantar artery of left foot
Sabian Symbol: A sword in a museum.
ASPECTS OF MERCURY
CONJUNCTION NEPTUNE Orb 0°26′ Separating
You have an imaginative mind, although at times you speak in a vague fashion. You are sensitive to the thoughts and ideas of other people. You are creative.
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.
14TH DEGREE OF ARIES
Part of Body: Frontal lobes of brain
Sabian Symbol: A serpent coiling near a man and a woman.
MARS
MARS IN ARIES
You have a strong drive to initiate activities. You are spontaneous and like to take risks, You may also be rash and accident prone. You can be aggressive if thwarted.
27TH DEGREE OF ARIES
Part of Body: Fornix/frontal bone
Sabian Symbol: Through imagination, a lost opportunity is regained.
ASPECTS OF MARS
OPPOSITION JUPITER Orb 4°05′ Separating
You feel a pull between your drive to achieve and a need to enjoy yourself. You need to develop self discipline and to curb your impatience.
TRINE SATURN Orb 0°46′ 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.
CONJUNCTION URANUS Orb 3°52′ Separating
You feel the need to express your energy level by taking chances. You are attracted to dangerous sports. You need to learn self discipline by directing that energy into constructive outlets. You have great courage.
JUPITER
JUPITER IN LIBRA
You have a strong concern for justice. You are a diplomatic teacher, and express your spiritual values in your relationships.
23RD DEGREE OF LIBRA
Part of Body: Suprarenal veins
Sabian Symbol: Chanticleer salutes the rising sun with exuberant tones.
ASPECTS OF JUPITER
OPPOSITION URANUS Orb 0°12′ 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 3°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)
27TH DEGREE OF SAGITTARIUS
Part of Body: Gluteal muscles
Sabian Symbol: The sculptor’s vision is taking form.
ASPECTS OF SATURN
TRINE URANUS Orb 4°39′ Separating
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°51′ 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°24′ 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)
12TH DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Plantar artery of right foot
Sabian Symbol: An examination of initiates.
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).
19TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN
Part of Body: Ligaments of left knee
Sabian Symbol: A child of about five with a huge shopping bag.
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.
22ND DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Achilles tendon of right foot
Sabian Symbol: A man bringing down the new law from sinai.
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.
9TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN
Part of Body: Nerves of knee
Sabian Symbol: An angel carrying a harp.
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.
9TH DEGREE OF TAURUS
Part of Body: Jugular veins
Sabian Symbol: A christmas tree decorated.
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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 4 2017 – Event Chart
Aspects to Sat 26°Sg55 -22°05′
Cnj 25°Sg58 ACULEUS Enduring attacks but success
Aspects to Ves 20°Cn08 +26°09′
Cnj 20°Cn28 CASTOR To write or create.
Aspects to Jun 08°Cp27 -11°12′
Cnj 08°Cp32 FACIES — Ruthlessness or the victim.
Aspects to Cer 08°Ta40 +10°42′
Cnj 07°Ta53 HAMAL To follow one’s own path
Cnj 08°Ta00 SCHEDIR The Queen, female power.
Aspects to SNo 03°Pi19 -10°17′
Cnj 04°Pi05 FOMALHAUT *** Success through noble ideals
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