- The Moon is in Scorpio until 1:58 PM, after which the Moon is in Sagittarius.
- The Moon is void from 6:42 AM until 1:58 PM.
- The Moon is waning and in its Waning Crescent phase until 6:42 AM, after which the Moon is waxing and in its New phase.
- The New Moon occurs today at 6:42 AM in the sign of Scorpio.
- Mercury is in its pre-retrograde shadow (Mercury will retrograde from December 3-22).
Horoscopes
Aries
The New Moon that occurs today increases your awareness of the preciousness of life now, and this can lead to a new resolution to reach out more often to others and to take better care of yourself going forward. Quitting bad habits is best done in the days before a New Moon, and starting new long-term programs is best attempted in the week following a New Moon. Now that you’re beginning a new cycle, it’s a good idea to set a plan in motion that focuses on improving emotional health and wellness. You might decide to start a counseling program, pay particular attention to an important person or project in your life, or work on gaining new independence from debilitating debts. This is a time when forgiving others for slights can serve you well. Even so, as the day moves forward, there can be a tendency to lock heads with others, to instigate, or to attempt to force a matter with Mars and Pluto nearing a square aspect. Resentments might surface, but this also gives you the chance to see what anger or hurt you’re holding onto.
Taurus
The New Moon occurring this morning favors a fresh start in a relationship over the coming weeks, dear Taurus, and supports your social life in general. You’re in particularly good form in negotiations, counseling, marriage, or business partnerships. A new agreement or understanding, whether explicit or not, with a partner or friend can boost your spirits tremendously now. You’re in a strong position for making, renewing, or improving relationships. However, later today, obsessive behavior is something to be on the lookout for. There is a tendency to dwell on a negative emotion or difficult topics or to dig in your heels on an issue that gets you into a state of frustration with someone close to you. This can be especially true for those who are working today, but the dilemma or stand-off might also revolve around a routine or work matter.
Gemini
The New Moon occurring this morning brings the potential for a new beginning, dear Gemini, particularly in the areas of work, health, diet, fitness, and habits. It’s a great time for making improvements to these areas with a take-charge, fresh, and focused attitude. The Sun and Venus have been turning your attention to your working life and routines recently, and now the New Moon pulls it all together and motivates you to put everything into order. The weeks ahead are favorable for beginning new health regimes and routines and for paying particular attention to your work. However, as the day moves forward, you may be dwelling on something if it’s not going exactly your way, and power plays are possible, particularly likely with a child, love interest, or intimate partner. If you face resistance, it might be best to adjust expectations or let go of something even temporarily. Certainly, this is a time for seeing areas of your life where you’re too attached for your own good.
Cancer
The New Moon occurring this morning is particularly favorable for you, dear Cancer, bringing powerful yet easy energy for self-expression, fun dalliances, creative pursuits, and romantic matters in the coming weeks. There can be improvements to your romantic life and possibly a new beginning. You can focus on injecting a spirit of whimsy into your life and more confidence into your creative pursuits and hobbies. You are more aware of your need to entertain, be entertained, celebrate, enjoy, and share yourself with others. You are likely to attract positive attention from others now. As the day advances, tensions can mount, especially if others seem to be resisting or standing in your way. People may be seen as especially demanding, or you might be expecting a lot from others. People shouldn’t have to follow another person’s script, so watch for this. Also, try to let go a little if you’re holding onto a rigid idea of what you want.
Leo
This morning’s New Moon gives you an extra charge of energy, dear Leo, and changes and improvements may be necessary as you reorganize your personal life, or shuffle around your priorities. Family and home-related activities can thrive now. There could be a previously neglected area of your life that now seems essential to revisit. New or improved living conditions, the beginning of a new project on or in the home, or a renewed family connection can be expressions of this energy. With Mars in your communications sector since October 22nd, you’re more passionate about your ideas and personal interests, as well as with your communications. However, at times this passion can border on obsession, and later today as Mars and Pluto form a square, this is an even stronger possibility. Watch that you’re not holding on so tightly to a specific belief or point of view that it begins to cause you troubles and frustration.
Virgo
There has been increased emphasis on busy work, errands, connecting, and learning these days, dear Virgo, and this morning’s New Moon brings all of this together. You’re excited about projects or news now. You might have a major project to work on, a new line of study you’re interested in, or a new goal for connecting with people around you, and this New Moon helps you to focus on achieving what you want and need to do. Mars in your solar second house for weeks now has increased your desire to better yourself or your life, as well as your confidence to do so. Mars’ square to Pluto can stimulate the shadow side of Mars tonight and tomorrow, however, leading to impatience, brusqueness, and unnecessary conflict or tension. As the day progresses, you can experience some frustration over personal finances, values, and ideas that seem to conflict with those of someone in your life, or that stimulate fears. This is a time for seeing unhealthy attachments.
Libra
This morning’s New Moon has a way of reminding you of your practical priorities, dear Libra. In the coming weeks, you’re in a superior position for taking charge of your finances, business, and sense of security. Stability, safety, respect, and physical comforts are in focus. There can be essential discoveries about your earning potential and your attachment to material things. Also today, a Mars-Pluto square is brewing. While it’s exact tomorrow morning, it’s in influence today as well. Mars in your sign since October 22nd has boosted your confidence and inspired you to take charge of your life as well as to take action on pursuing your personal goals and plans. This can work wonderfully well for you at times, but with Mars under duress today, you might struggle with how to manage excess energy efficiently, and experience some impatience, pride, and misdirected anger. Make it your goal not to make a mountain out of a molehill.
Scorpio
The New Moon occurring this morning is in your sign, dear Scorpio, and it offers exceptional opportunities to make positive changes in your life now and in the coming weeks. You are especially noticed and respected during this period. It’s time to reinvent yourself in some personal way, such as with a new look or manner of expressing and presenting yourself. Commitments to improvements related to mind, body, and spirit are in focus now. You are independent, feel freer, and more authentic to your nature in your self-expression. Discover what it is you truly want for yourself and then go for it! Keep in mind, however, that a Mars-Pluto square is influencing the day and the New Moon, and while it can be a powerful driving force, it requires sensitive handling. Something can get you all riled up, and if this is the case, use frustration or anger to motivate you to improve something in your life that’s truly helpful for you rather than waste time on resentment.
Sagittarius
The New Moon this morning inspires a strong need for rest and replenishment, dear Sagittarius. Now and in the coming weeks, you’ll be doing some soul-searching or taking care of spiritual needs and mental health more attentively. Your private life and inner world assume more importance in the weeks ahead. As the day advances, you could run into some difficulties as you meet stubbornness and rigidity of thought. For some of you, there may be an issue surrounding values, money, or questions of ownership and boundaries that can easily cross the line and turn into power games or other forms of manipulation. Try not to hold on so tightly to your methods or approach that you push others away or make them feel crossed over. Ultimately, any anger or frustration that emerges today can point you in the right direction as to what needs healing and resolution.
Capricorn
The New Moon this morning serves to reinvigorate your social life, dear Capricorn, or your feeling of connectedness with others and hopes for the future. The chance to begin anew is with you in the coming weeks regarding making contacts, networking, formulating long-term goals, and connecting with your community. It’s a fabulous time to strengthen ties with friends or a group or for taking on a project in collaboration with others. There might even be some drama in your social life that shakes things up and leads to changes. As the day progresses, there is a tendency to become so focused on a matter that you fail to see other options. This works out fine if you use it to push forward a productive goal, or if you pour your passion into something that truly needs undivided attention, but if you’re dwelling on a matter that is not yet ready to push forward, then problems can ensue. Try to let go of issues that truly aren’t progressing today, and wait for a better time to pour your energy into these things.
Aquarius
The New Moon this morning can push long-term goals and performance to the top of your priority list for the coming weeks, dear Aquarius. You have the power to reshape your reputation and professional goals in beneficial ways now. New or renewed business plans and objectives take form going forward. You can be feeling reinvigorated and excited about where you’re headed now. There can be substantial changes in your life when it comes to your own influence or authority, or with authority figures in your life, as well as status or reputation. As today progresses, a Mars-Pluto aspect comes more strongly into influence, and there is a tendency to fixate or dwell on a topic even if it’s not working for you, and perhaps even if it’s frustrating you immensely! Aim to let something go long enough to gain perspective. Alternatively, you may need a push or a rush of frustration to motivate you to make a significant change, but do keep in mind that there is a real tendency to blow things out of proportion today.
Pisces
The New Moon this morning works in harmony with your sign, dear Pisces. This lunation offers you opportunities to move outside of your routine — and to feel reenergized and motivated as a result — in the coming weeks. This is a time for feeding your mind and spirit. There may be opportunities to broaden your horizons through travel, education, or other forms of adventure and life experience. New avenues for getting out and about may open to you. As today progresses, we get closer to a Mars-Pluto square that tends to bring up buried frustration or anger, however. One of the problems with this aspect is that you not only see problems you dwell on them far too long. What starts as a passionate feeling about something or someone could quickly turn into an obsession or a power struggle. Treat this as an opportunity to understand where you’re overly attached and try to keep a healthy sense of proportion.
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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:
Date & Time: Nov 18 2017 1:58 pm
Event: Moon enters Sagittarius
Description: The Moon in Sagittarius
This is a time for expanding our mind and experience, exploring new pathways, aiming high, and broadening our horizons. It’s not as strong for detail or routine work. There can be restlessness, courage, and spontaneity now.
Date & Time: Nov 18 2017 6:42 am
Event: Moon goes void of course
Date & Time: Nov 18 2017 6:42 am
Event: New Moon at 26°Sc19′
Date & Time: Nov 18 2017 3:00 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: Nov 18 2017 4:50 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Qnx Ura
Description: Transiting Moon Quincunx Transiting Uranus
There can be vague insecurity stimulated now, as we feel a little out of control faced with unpredictable events or feelings. There may be a conflict between a desire for familiarity and comfort, and the need for a change or excitement.
Date & Time: Nov 18 2017 5:25 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Pll Jun
Description: Transiting Moon Parallel Transiting Juno
Date & Time: Nov 18 2017 6:42 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cnj Sun
Description: Transiting Moon Conjunction Transiting Sun
It’s a New Moon and we have a chance to wipe the slate clean and start anew. This is an impulsive time.
Date & Time: Nov 18 2017 10:26 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Pll Ven
Description: Transiting Moon Parallel Transiting Venus
Date & Time: Nov 18 2017 12:31 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cpl Nod
Description: Transiting Moon ContraParallel Transiting North Node
Date & Time: Nov 18 2017 12:32 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Qnx Pal
Description: Transiting Moon Quincunx Transiting Pallas
Date & Time: Nov 18 2017 1:58 pm
Event: Tr-Na Mon Cnj Sag
Description: Transiting Moon Entering Sagittarius
This is a time for expanding our mind and experience, exploring new pathways, aiming high, and broadening our horizons. It’s not as strong for detail or routine work. There can be restlessness, courage, and spontaneity now.
Date & Time: Nov 18 2017 6:16 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: Nov 18 2017 6:55 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon SSq Plu
Description: Transiting Moon SemiSquare 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: Nov 18 2017 11:23 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon SSq Jun
Description: Transiting Moon SemiSquare Transiting Juno
There may be clinging or controlling behavior if we are driven by our fears. Hypersensitivity and moodiness are possible. Tread lightly with tricky emotional issues.
Strong Signs, Elements, Modes
BALANCE OF SIGNS
SCORPIO STRONG
Intense, magnetic, penetrating perception, power to confront. Can be destructive, vengeful, jealous, overly dramatic.
SAGITTARIUS STRONG
Inspiring, broad vision, enthusiastic, goal seeking, truthful, adventurous. Can be reckless, unrestrained, tactless.
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.
AIR WEAK
We may have a difficult time being objective or detached. We may not be especially communicative.
WATER STRONG
We are more compassionate, emotional, and intuitive than usual, and we may react emotionally to situations, possibly at the expense of logic or practicality.
BALANCE OF MODES
FIXED STRONG
We are thinking about the long view, seeking out security and stability rather than change. We may be committed, focused, resistant to making changes, and stubborn.
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 (EST) on November 18th:
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 SCORPIO
You have an emotional intensity, and a strong need for drama. Under stress you will create drama and intensity in your life. You may have been born at a time when your mother experienced a crisis, or your birth may have been traumatic. Your mother may have been possessive and intense.
30TH DEGREE OF SCORPIO
Part of Body: Nasal muscles
Sabian Symbol: The halloween jester.
ASPECTS OF THE MOON
CONJUNCTION THE SUN Orb 2°27′ Separating
A New Moon. Intensity of focus, a new beginning, fresh energy, intiative, impulse.
TRINE CHIRON Orb 4°33′ 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 SCORPIO
You are a passionate and intense individual. You may gain attention through creating dramatic situations. You may also be secretive.
27TH DEGREE OF SCORPIO
Part of Body: Anus
Sabian Symbol: A military band on the march.
ASPECTS OF THE SUN
QUINCUNX URANUS Orb 1°10′ Separating
You have difficulty coping with anything out of the ordinary. You need to make adjustments to allow yourself to express your unique talents and original thoughts.
TRINE CHIRON Orb 2°06′ Separating
We find it easier to bounce back from criticism, rejection, or feelings of insecurity; to humble ourselves. We can be filled with a sense of purpose. We more easily cooperate with others.
MERCURY
MERCURY IN SAGITTARIUS
You seek knowledge to expand your world view. You are a born philosopher, enjoying any information which helps you see the big picture. For instance you may enjoy a religious debate. You place importance on freedom of speech and thought.
18TH DEGREE OF SAGITTARIUS
Part of Body: Right femur
Sabian Symbol: Tiny children in sunbonnets.
ASPECTS OF MERCURY
SEXTILE MARS Orb 0°41′ Separating
You are a quick learner and can be perceptive.
CONJUNCTION SATURN Orb 8°42′ Applying
You have a logical mind. As a child you were shy and unable to express your opinions. As an adult you will become a voice of authority.
VENUS
VENUS IN SCORPIO
You have an intense need for relationships. You will also be intense once in a relationship. You will want to know your partner’s innermost thoughts and yet you may have a tendency to secrecy.
15TH DEGREE OF SCORPIO
Part of Body: Cowper’s glands
Sabian Symbol: Children playing around five mounds of sand.
ASPECTS OF VENUS
CONJUNCTION JUPITER Orb 5°34′ Separating
We are looking for more meaning or color to our lives and especially to our relationships. We seek to make others happy and tend to give others the benefit of the doubt. Our feelings and tastes are grand, and we may be especially extravagant or indulgent.
TRINE NEPTUNE Orb 2°36′ Separating
We are more sensitive to others’ needs and wants, and more desirous of harmony, love, beauty, and balance. We are generous, compassionate, open, and vulnerable. Spiritual/emotional concerns trump material ones at this time.
SEXTILE PLUTO Orb 3°24′ Applying
We’re a better judge of value right now – who and what are 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.
MARS
MARS IN LIBRA
You have a strong desire for diplomacy and justice, and a strong creative urge. You may become indecisive when opposed.
17TH DEGREE OF LIBRA
Part of Body: Suprarenal arteries
Sabian Symbol: A retired sea captain.
ASPECTS OF MARS
SQUARE PLUTO Orb 0°29′ Applying
We may be looking for the upper hand and resisting others’ control. Resentments come to the surface.
JUPITER
JUPITER IN SCORPIO
You are on an intense search for the truth. You have strong desires for sexual union and joint enterprises. You could be a transformative teacher.
9TH DEGREE OF SCORPIO
Part of Body: Sperm duct, vagina
Sabian Symbol: Dental work.
ASPECTS OF JUPITER
TRINE NEPTUNE Orb 2°58′ Applying
You are artistic and may also be religious. You have a need to help others and may feel you have a calling. You have the ability to inspire other people’s talents as well.
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 1°01′ 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 1°57′ Separating
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).
26TH DEGREE OF ARIES
Part of Body: Skull
Sabian Symbol: A man possessed of more gifts than he can hold.
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).
18TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN
Part of Body: Ligaments of right knee
Sabian Symbol: The union jack flies from a new british destroyer.
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 IN SCORPIO
You are intensely committed to your work. Dedication and the ability to focus are keys to your work. Sexual morals may feature strongly as you seek to either break existing sexual mores or repress sexual urges behind a strict code of ethics.
2ND DEGREE OF SCORPIO
Part of Body: Urethral meatus
Sabian Symbol: A broken bottle and spilled perfume.
PALLAS
PALLAS IN ARIES
You have a keen intellect with the ability to come up with exciting, new ideas. You are also happy to risk putting your new ideas into action.
30TH DEGREE OF ARIES
Part of Body: Parotid gland
Sabian Symbol: A duck pond and its brood.
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.
20TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN
Part of Body: Tendons of right knee
Sabian Symbol: A hidden choir singing.
CERES
CERES IN LEO
You feel cared for when other people play with you and praise you. You like to show others you care for them by encouraging their creative talents and sense of fun.
16TH DEGREE OF LEO
Part of Body: Left atrium
Sabian Symbol: Sunshine just after a storm.
THE NORTH NODE
THE NORTH NODE IN LEO
This a quest to develop your inner strength. You may find that you experience times of loneliness. These times are part of your lesson to forge your own creative life in order to give generously to the world.
19TH DEGREE OF LEO
Part of Body: Ventricular septum
Sabian Symbol: A houseboat party.
THE SOUTH NODE
THE SOUTH NODE IN AQUARIUS
This a quest to develop your inner strength. You may find that you experience times of loneliness. These times are part of your lesson to forge your own creative life in order to give generously to the world.
19TH DEGREE OF AQUARIUS
Part of Body: Spinal nervous system
Sabian Symbol: A forest fire quenched.
*** CONJUNCTIONS TO SELECT FIXED STARS ***
Transits 18 November 2017
Aspects to Sat 26°Sg23 -22°26′
Cnj 25°Sg58 ACULEUS Enduring attacks but success
Aspects to Plu 17°Cp29 -21°46′
Cnj 16°Cp52 RUKBAT Steadiness and strength.
Aspects to Cer 15°Le34 +22°38′
Cnj 15°Le26 DUBHE Loving but forceful
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