Astrology of Today – Wednesday, March 8, 2017

• The Moon is in Cancer until 11:45 AM.
• The Moon is void from 9:59 AM to 11:45 AM.
• The Moon is in Leo from 11:45 AM forward (until Friday, March 10th, at 5:07 PM).
• The Moon is waxing and in its First Quarter phase until 6:02 PM, after which the Moon is in its Waxing Gibbous phase.
• The First Quarter Moon occurred on the 5th and the Full Moon will occur on the 12th.
• Venus is retrograde (Venus is retrograde from March 4-April 15).

Times are EST.

Horoscopes

Aries

This is another strong day for planning and strategizing, dear Aries. You stand to gain new insight regarding your career or true calling/path. You might discover previously hidden talents or resources now, and you more easily see areas of waste so that you can work on eliminating them. Focus now is on those things that show the potential for long-term rewards. Being productive and taking care of business continues to turn up your pride. You’re embracing things that you’ve let slide in the past. Procrastination always comes at a cost, not the least of which is the stress from vague feelings of guilt, and it feels good to put things behind you. Some of you could hear from, or about, an old friend or lover. You might be reaching a level of peace about a past matter, particularly a romantic one. You are likely to look back on recent events and see them in a different light — one that facilitates flushing out the harmful elements present in your life so that you can go forward feeling freer and lighter.

Taurus

This is a good time for new insights into friendships and personal projects, dear Taurus. You have persuasive powers on your side, and your personal conviction can attract support or cooperation from others. You are thinking of small ways to improve your life, and you’re not afraid of taking on a challenge. You may be adjusting plans and working with new information now. Your viewpoint is expanding through your experiences with friends and new people in your life. Sharing personal perspectives with friends can bring new insights into your world, or at the very least, increased enjoyment and pleasure from life. You may be using new methods of approaching people in your life or changing up the ways you interact in your relationships as you focus on growing and moving forward. Idea exchanges can be helpful, leading to more informed decisions.

Gemini

This is a good day for solving a tricky problem or clearing up a tricky issue, dear Gemini, as you are more inclined to face matters than to procrastinate and leave them for another day. This is the third day in a three-day set emphasizing new insights into old or long-standing problems. An opportunity to gain an authority figure’s support or a competitive edge can emerge now. It’s also a good day for dreaming up new strategies that you can apply to your work or your finances and investments. You may be feeling empowered by meeting your responsibilities and stretching yourself out a little further so that you can exceed your goals. There can be rewards from digging into a matter further, doing some research, or reading between the lines.

Cancer

Even with Venus retrograde and a general air of detachment in relationships, dear Cancer, this is a good day for a feeling of shared goals and purpose in a team. You tend to cut through the fluff and get to the root of issues. Business, public speaking, travel, and learning are well-starred now. You stand to gain insight into a person and possibly your finances. Thoughts also turn to larger matters, and new worlds are opening up to you as you expand your mind, opening up to different schools of thought. It’s a superb time to seek out new information as well as to make contact with people from different backgrounds and experiences. Entirely new viewpoints and perspectives gained through your interactions with others can introduce you to new interests, or who help reignite or expand old ones. This is the third day of a three-day period that’s been excellent for new discoveries. It’s also a time for deepening your understanding and studies.

Leo

This is another strong day for deepening your understanding or your sense of purpose, dear Leo. You are fascinated with the depths of situations, people, and topics now. Your powers of persuasion and leadership increase. The backing you receive from others now can be very empowering, and you stand to gain a unique insight into work and financial matters. This is a great time for devising strategies and making plans. A competitive edge or simply a boost or opening related to your career and goals can figure strongly now. This can be a great time for pooling your resources or combining your talents with someone – the emphasis is on merging! You might gain the opportunity to strengthen and/or repair relationships through a better understanding of power dynamics. Activities that test and prove your strength, particularly when it comes to your health and work, can be a draw now. You’re ready to take on a challenge!

Virgo

Relationship dynamics are once again on the intense side, dear Virgo. You have a lot to think about these days! Fortunately, you have more information to go on. New insight into relationships emerge, and some of you could hear from or about an old love. There can be a lot of collaborating going on now as you seek out answers and want to get to the bottom of a matter. You often prefer to work and think independently, but today you’re more inclined to discuss things through with others, and there are absolutely clear benefits to this. It’s a time when some details that were previously unknown begin to fill in, and you are in a better position to make judgment calls. Applying yourself to artistic or other creative pursuits and hobbies today can be fulfilling now. Get in touch with your inner power and use it to help others or to let them know they’re important to you. Your discretion and understanding are appreciated.

Libra

This can be a very good time for problem-solving and improving home life, daily routines, and family relationships, dear Libra. It’s also a strong time for eliminating clutter (figuratively and literally), as you can more easily see what should stay and what has outworn its purpose. When it comes to working, routines, and even health, you have a magic touch – you’re ready to transform things for the better. You may be researching new methods, or you could come across new information that helps you out or gives you a nice edge – at the very least, confidence and clarity. You might channel your energies into a project around the home, set up a home office, or work on improving a self-care or health program. This can also occur on an emotional or symbolic level – you’re turning difficulties into opportunities now.

Scorpio

First Mercury and then the Sun harmonize with your ruler, Pluto, in your communications sector, dear Scorpio, and you’re in the position of increased confidence or clarity. This can also point to gaining an edge, advantage, or boost with or through communications, creative pursuits, personality, and career matters. You may learn something new that pushes you forward or increases your ability to focus and concentrate on what ‘s important to you. You are expressing yourself powerfully – you have an extraordinary impact now. Your powers of influence are high now, particularly through your creative output and communications. Shine by expressing yourself creatively today. Motivation to work hard at learning, creative, or mental tasks can bring rewards down the road. It’s a great time to focus on something that you take particular pride in.

Sagittarius

This is a time for dealing with new information or recent reveals, dear Sagittarius, and making the most of them. You’re approaching old problems from a new perspective and finding it easier to get to solutions as a result. Finding ways to improve your life, particularly in your home life or with money, can be in focus now. You are in a great position to improve your life by identifying redundancies and working on streamlining or downsizing. This can be about decluttering or reworking your current resources to your advantage, or it can be more personal, involving changing your view of yourself or letting go of negative thoughts and limiting attitudes. Gaining a deeper understanding of your money situation, family relationships, and your expectations and fears can figure strongly.

Capricorn

You can be quite enthusiastic about a special interest or a creative project today, dear Capricorn. A Sun-Pluto aspect today is favorable for communicating effectively. Your ideas are well-received, and you can be especially persuasive. It’s a good time for pitching an idea or simply having a conversation that means a lot to you. People are showing their respect for you, and you could make small advances in, or improvements to, your projects. You can benefit from motivation coming from within and reinforcement from your environment. You are ready to take on new challenges or improve what you have going. The focus should be on self-improvement and control rather than how you can manipulate situations to work for you.

Aquarius

This is another good day for gaining an edge or boost, dear Aquarius. You are feeling a little stronger as you see a new layer to a situation and decision-making benefits — you have more “tools” available to you for solving problems. You are communicating your needs more effectively than usual, and this tends to attract the right support or cooperation. Transits occurring now support positive lifestyle changes. The discovery of a resource you thought you lost or never knew you had is possible now. Information about the past can reveal itself, and it can be empowering. Narrowing your focus can be useful now. You might also be putting faith in a special someone, and you can receive some good advice or engaging in meaningful conversations.

Pisces

You may be enjoying a good sense of inner power and self-reliance today, dear Pisces, but you can also benefit greatly from collaborating with others. Someone who has been uncommunicative recently can now open up, or you can learn something important that helps you solve a long-standing problem. This is a good day for honing in on problem areas and identifying those that need some adjusting. Energies active today remind you of the need to focus from time to time rather than scattering your energies. Small changes made now can impact the future in significant ways. Friendships, causes, or shared personal goals can be the glue that helps hold everything together now.

*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 8 2017 11:45 am
Event: Moon enters Leo
Description: The Moon in Leo
We have a stronger need for appreciation, shows of affection and warmth, and excitement. We are proud and conduct ourselves accordingly. This is a time for having some fun, being creative and childlike, and enjoying life. It’s also a good time for organizing and managing.

Date & Time: Mar 8 2017 9:59 am
Event: Moon goes void of course

Date & Time: Mar 8 2017 1:47 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: Mar 8 2017 6:25 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqq Nep
Description: Transiting Moon SesquiSquare 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 8 2017 6:42 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Qnx Sat
Description: Transiting Moon Quincunx Transiting Saturn
This is a brief period of uncertainty, guilt, fear of not performing well, fear of rejection, a feeling that others will not support or fulfill our needs/desires, or a sense that something can’t be achieved. Patience is a virtue right now. Otherwise we might succumb to feelings of frustration and sadness. All good things come to those who wait.

Date & Time: Mar 8 2017 9:59 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqr Mar
Description: Transiting Moon Square Transiting Mars
We can overreact and exhibit impatience. However, this can also be a time of self-motivation. Our need for challenges and action is stimulated now, but we may not find the right outlets.

Date & Time: Mar 8 2017 11:45 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cnj Leo
Description: Transiting Moon Entering Leo
We have a stronger need for appreciation, shows of affection and warmth, and excitement. We are proud and conduct ourselves accordingly. This is a time for having some fun, being creative and childlike, and enjoying life. It’s also a good time for organizing and managing.

Date & Time: Mar 8 2017 6:00 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqq Sun
Description: Transiting Moon SesquiSquare Transiting Sun
What we feel and what we think we should do can be at odds with one another temporarily. There can be discontent or indecisiveness. We could be feeling out of sorts. Tensions will pass.

Date & Time: Mar 8 2017 9:40 pm
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: Mar 8 2017 0:24 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mer Sxt Plu
Description: Transiting Mercury Sextile Transiting Pluto
This is a good time for serious and determined study and investigation. We are drawn to looking for truths and to unexplored topics and ideas. Penetrating conversation. Power in speech. Persuasion. Talk of change and sexuality. Psychological issues. Exposure.

Date & Time: Mar 8 2017 3:13 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mer Tri Ves
Description: Transiting Mercury Trine Transiting Vesta
We are willing to put in the effort for a mental interest or project, and can feel pleasantly dedicated to our work or ideas. We are more able to focus on what we’re doing and communicating, and are more inclined to notice and consider details.

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.
LEO STRONG
Self-confident, generous, warm-hearted, powerful leader, dramatic. Can be overly proud, vain, extravagant, arrogant.
PISCES STRONG
Compassionate, sensitive, self-sacrificing, gentle, intuitive. Can be escapist, impractical, hyper- sensitive, gullible.

BALANCE OF ELEMENTS

FIRE STRONG
Fire is enthusiastic, dynamic, and spontaneous, but lacks reflection. We are more courageous and adventurous now, with a tendency to act before thinking. There is little concern about what happened in the past. We are competitive and possibly impatient or bored easily.
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.
AIR WEAK
We may have a difficult time being objective or detached. We may not be especially communicative.

BALANCE OF MODES

The modes are balanced.

LUNAR PHASE: FIRST QUARTER
Moon from 90 to 135 degrees ahead of the Sun.
We are motivated to take action, perhaps due to a clash, conflict, or stress, as we are more aware of problems and differences now. Plans are beginning to take off or turn a corner. We should watch for pushing too hard.

The following aspects (major only) and positions are at noon (EST) on March 8th:

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 LEO
You have an emotional need for praise and attention. Under stress you may show off in order to gain attention, or become arrogant. You may be proud of your mother, or she may be very proud of you.

1ST DEGREE OF LEO
Part of Body: Left coronary artery
Sabian Symbol: Under emotional stress, blood rushes to a man’s head.

ASPECTS OF THE MOON
SQUARE MARS Orb 1°05′ Separating
We may be short-tempered and impatient, and can express our emotions in a raw, unpolished manner. We can resent others’ interference now.

TRINE CHIRON Orb 5°49′ 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.

19TH DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Extensor muscles of left toes
Sabian Symbol: A master instructing his pupil.

ASPECTS OF THE SUN
CONJUNCTION MERCURY Orb 1°33′ Separating
Thoughts and communications about ourselves and our goals. We are expressing ourselves confidently, directly, and clearly.

CONJUNCTION NEPTUNE Orb 6°21′ 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.

SEXTILE PLUTO Orb 0°38′ Applying
You will be able to express your power in a positive manner. You will also have the opportunity to renew your vitality when necessary.

CONJUNCTION CHIRON Orb 6°00′ 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.

20TH DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Right fibula muscle
Sabian Symbol: A table set for an evening meal.

ASPECTS OF MERCURY
QUINCUNX JUPITER Orb 1°51′ Applying
You have difficulty achieving your own goals. You are too busy helping others with their projects. You need to take time out to study and make your own plans.

SEXTILE PLUTO Orb 0°55′ Separating
You are able to research topics and form your own opinion. You may be impatient with superficial understandings.

CONJUNCTION CHIRON Orb 4°26′ Applying
Early childhood education or communication were a source of pain for you. You grew up believing something was wrong with the way you communicated with others, or that you were not intelligent. As an adult you are a good listener and understand the pain of other people.

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.

13TH DEGREE OF ARIES
Part of Body: Ventricles of brain
Sabian Symbol: A bomb which failed to explode is now safely concealed.

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.

30TH DEGREE OF ARIES
Part of Body: Parotid gland
Sabian Symbol: A duck pond and its brood.

ASPECTS OF MARS
TRINE SATURN Orb 1°55′ Separating
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 6°35′ 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.

22ND DEGREE OF LIBRA
Part of Body: Renal veins
Sabian Symbol: A child giving birds a drink at a fountain.

ASPECTS OF JUPITER
OPPOSITION URANUS Orb 0°44′ 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 2°46′ 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°39′ 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°48′ 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°30′ 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.

23RD DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Achilles tendon of left foot
Sabian Symbol: A ‘materializing medium’.

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.

10TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN
Part of Body: Right cruciate ligaments
Sabian Symbol: An albatross feeding from the hand of a sailor.

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.

11TH DEGREE OF TAURUS
Part of Body: Cervical and brachial plexi
Sabian Symbol: A woman sprinkling flowers.

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 8, 2017 – Event Chart

Aspects to Ves 20°Cn07 +26°12′
Cnj 20°Cn28 CASTOR To write or create.

Aspects to Jun 09°Cp28 -10°58′
Cnj 08°Cp32 FACIES — Ruthlessness or the victim.

Aspects to SNo 03°Pi21 -10°16′
Cnj 04°Pi05 FOMALHAUT *** Success through noble ideals