Astrology of Today – Monday, November 5, 2018

Today’s Moon:

• The Moon is in Libra.
• The Moon is waning and in its Waning Crescent phase.
• We are in between the Last Quarter Moon, which occurred on October 31st, and the New Moon, which will occur on November 7th.

Retrogrades/Stations:

• Venus is retrograde (Venus is retrograde from October 5th to November 16th). We have one and a half week remaining of the retrograde Venus cycle.
• Current retrogrades: Venus Rx, Uranus Rx, Neptune Rx, and Chiron Rx.

Daily Horoscopes/Astro Highlights for each Sign:

Aries

You could experience some feelings of discomfort related to your more profound emotions, attractions, and attachments today, dear Aries, with the Sun in your intimacy sector in minor challenging aspect to Chiron. Do your best to avoid allowing this to chip away at your mood. Consider it a signal to give your heart a little more time on a matter. You have plenty of help to smooth things out, however. It can be a great time for reaching out to others if you need help or showing your care and support. You may attract helpful people into your life now. Especially as the day advances, tensions seem to release, and you can gain some insight into your inner motivations. Activities that feed your imagination and sense of mystery or magic can be therapeutic now. Inspiration may come from a private moment with someone, or from within yourself. Seek out activities and situations that feed your faith.

Taurus

Helpful energies for connecting with a co-worker, or with work itself, are with you today, dear Taurus. You may be returning to an old connection, and your interactions can stir up some nostalgic feelings. Something can come along that makes your daily chores and tasks a little easier. Approach the world in a more relaxed, creative way today for best results. While this doesn’t come especially easily this morning, it becomes quite natural as the day advances. A gentle spirit of acceptance or support in your relationships is heartwarming now. It’s better to listen, share, and heal rather than push or probe for best results today. Intuition is dominant now, and you may decide to listen more closely to your hunches or gut feelings. Overall, the day is more about accepting and enjoying people than making big moves.

Gemini

Insecurities or uncertainties can bother you a bit early today, dear Gemini, disrupting your routines or mood, but as the day advances, you tend to focus on what makes you feel good, and as a result, more readily tap into fantastic energy on creative and romantic lines. You can be feeling exceptionally creative and you have a stronger appreciation of your surroundings and the relationships you have with others. The spiritual, artistic, and emotional side of your life assumes increasing importance. An inspiring aspect occurs in your sectors of work and career, boosting your intuition and imagination regarding all things practical and work-related. It’s a good time to back away from a problem to get perspective, as overthinking will do you absolutely no good today! Pay special attention to your non-material needs in any endeavor you undertake today.

Cancer

You may experience some hesitation when it comes to expressing yourself openly and naturally early today, dear Cancer, but this insecurity slips out of the way as the day advances, and we head towards a Sun-Neptune trine. Insecurities either drop or no longer hamper you. Putting a new spin on things can change everything, in a good way! An additional influence active today encourages your domestic side to come to the forefront, making it a good time for showing your concern for others or for enjoying some self-pampering. Your imagination and general spirits get a boost now. Themes of acceptance, hope, tolerance, and affection are pleasing. Sharing a dream, ideal, or belief with someone can enhance your connection. Look for ways to reconnect with those activities that nourish your spirit and encourage expressing yourself more freely.

Leo

While there can be a minor confidence dip today, dear Leo, as the day advances, your mood evens out, and you may even feel quite inspired! You can use both your head and heart to make the right decisions, or even better, let things flow and happen, releasing pressures to make decisions or conclusions. The day progresses quite contentedly, in fact, and you find it natural to express yourself in supportive and caring ways. There’s much to enjoy and even savor regarding your personal interests or projects. A spiritual rather than overly practical approach works best for you now. Matters related to real estate, family, and the home tend to work out in your favor or simply fall into place, and relationships with family or an intimate partner can be inspiring or improved. You might discover a good reason for letting go of a grudge or frustration.

Virgo

Seek out projects or activities that engage both your head and heart for best results today, dear Virgo. You’re in the right place for enjoying comfortable, earthy, and soothing activities and for taking care of pet projects or attending to valuables and money matters. Your money sense is entirely on point, even with Venus still retrograde. Particularly as the day advances, faith, imagination, and spirit are dominating. While a practical approach to your world often comes most naturally to you, the day’s energies favor stepping back from problems just a little so that you can gain some perspective. It’s a time for enjoying the natural rhythm of things with the Sun and Neptune coming to a harmonious angle. This aspect might pull up an opportunity for you to show your support for someone who needs mental or spiritual help. You might see a person in a new way. Your words or gestures may charm and delight someone.

Libra

There can be some reason to hesitate or need to make adjustments earlier today, dear Libra, possibly related to your resources or even the perception of your value and worth in a situation. Self-doubt or confusion is temporary, but when it’s in the forefront, it’s wise to avoid impulsive moves. As the day advances, however, you’ll find much to enjoy. With one aspect in play, you can almost feel others’ appreciation of you and your individual style or unique way of meeting and greeting the world. With another, you may be drawn to just the right resources or connections you need. Pay particular attention to your needs for more imagination, gentleness, romance, or nuance in your life and nurture them today. You may be following a hunch when it comes to money, work, or health matters.

Scorpio

The Sun in your sign forms a minor challenging aspect and then a lovely, flowing one now, dear Scorpio, and you may feel similarly: a little off-center at first, but as the day advances, you find many things to enjoy and appreciate! After a brief spell of feeling undervalued or unmotivated, the extra emotional baggage seems to release. While your creative and romantic impulses can be strong, you’re also finding some joy in quiet and private moments. Leaving things a little open and uncertain can feel freeing right now in a relationship. If you don’t come to this conclusion naturally, try it out! Or, enjoying time to yourself or a short escape can be just what you needed. Gravitate towards activities that promote spiritual wellness and growth. Like-minded people tend to make their way to you.

Sagittarius

Things left undone or hanging may bother you early today, dear Sagittarius, but as the day advances, you’re less likely to harp on them. This can be a strong time, in fact, for showing your concerns for friends or even your community with Venus and Ceres aligning in your social sector. A connection may be made that is nostalgic or helps you make more sense of a situation that previously baffled you. You’re particularly fascinated with the past, the mysterious, and the hidden these days, and today is no exception. You may find support for your needs for privacy and emotional renewal, or quiet activities with others can be satisfying. Withdrawing just a little is just fine and can be useful now, but try not to close all doors so that you can thoroughly enjoy the accepting, easy flow of energy around you.

Capricorn

Insecurities or matters that are left hanging can seem to dominate early today, dear Capricorn, but they’re easy to let go of as the day progresses. You may very well stand out for how well you treat others or for past good deeds that are now coming to others’ awareness. You’re likely to derive particular enjoyment from taking the lead, managing a situation, or pouring special love into an important project or ambition. Communications or activities with friends can set things right in your world today! You might choose to see differences with people as engaging and interesting rather than annoying, and this allows you to relax and enjoy yourself more than usual. Do your best to set aside personal agendas and reach out to others only for the sake of getting in touch. Your projects and communications are quite imaginative and inspiring now.

Aquarius

While you may need a little time to collect yourself earlier today, dear Aquarius, the day is likely to unfold quite smoothly. Slowing down and a small level of hesitation can help you find yourself, in fact. Letting go of tensions can come easily as the day advances. You’re drawn to situations and pastimes that nourish your spirit, and you might particularly enjoy learning or experiencing something new about the past, or possibly an interesting discussion or exchange of ideas gets you going now. Your intuition may draw you to the right resources for moving your goals forward as the Sun and Neptune form a harmonious aspect. Increased faith in your talents and your value leads to positive developments.

Pisces

A brief dip in your faith about a matter is possible earlier today dear Pisces, but as the day advances, your confidence builds. Even so, it’s better to let things unfold rather than make sudden or bold moves just for now with current aspects in play, and this suits you just fine! Your intuitive feelers are working very well today. There can be caring gestures and interactions with people close to you, or you become closer to a friend or lover now. You might thoroughly enjoy an absorbing activity, some research, or solving a mystery. You’re attracted to endeavors that take you outside of your usual routine or that broaden your thinking, experience, and expertise. You can feel especially inspired by a new interest, topic, or idea as the Sun connects with Neptune in your sign.

* Remember to read horoscopes for your Ascendant sign and Sun sign. If you don’t know your Ascendant sign (and you know your birth time), you can look it up here.

If Your Birthday is November 5th, If Today is Your Birthday full horoscope here.

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:

Planet Color Key: The longer the bar, the slower the aspecting planet and the longer the duration of the planet’s transit.

The purple marker above shows where we are in the current moon phase cycle.

Today’s Transits (Eastern Time)

Date & Time: Nov 5 2018  0:00 am

Event: Moon in Libra

Description: The Moon in Libra

This is a time for seeking out balance, harmony, and peace. It’s also a time to express emotions gracefully, diplomatically, and considerately. There could be a stronger focus on a relationship, partner, or potential partner. The ability to see both sides of a situation or story is a positive, but indecision can be a byproduct. This is a sociable, artistic Moon. 

Date & Time: Nov 5 2018  3:42 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqq Jun

Description: Transiting Moon SesquiSquare 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. 

Date & Time: Nov 5 2018  4:47 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Qnx Nep

Description: Transiting Moon Quincunx Transiting Neptune

We could be feeling out of sorts. We are especially sensitive to subtle planes, but may not be able to make sense of what we perceive. We could be impractical just for now.

Date & Time: Nov 5 2018  5:40 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mon SSq Jup

Description: Transiting Moon SemiSquare Transiting Jupiter

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: Nov 5 2018  7:40 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Pll Jun

Description: Transiting Moon Parallel Transiting Juno

Date & Time: Nov 5 2018  12:22 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cpl Chi

Description: Transiting Moon ContraParallel Transiting Chiron

Date & Time: Nov 5 2018  12:22 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqr Ves

Description: Transiting Moon Square 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: Nov 5 2018  1:55 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqr Plu

Description: Transiting Moon Square 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 5 2018  6:18 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Mon SSq Mer

Description: Transiting Moon SemiSquare 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: Nov 5 2018  8:31 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Pll Cer

Description: Transiting Moon Parallel Transiting Ceres

Date & Time: Nov 5 2018  10:42 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Tri Mar

Description: Transiting Moon Trine Transiting Mars

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

Date & Time: Nov 5 2018  1:03 am

Event: Tr-Tr Sun Pll Mar

Description: Transiting Sun Parallel Transiting Mars

Date & Time: Nov 5 2018  5:09 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Sun Sqq Chi

Description: Transiting Sun SesquiSquare Transiting Chiron

We can feel especially vulnerable to criticism or fear rejection now, or could struggle with a situation where we may need to humble ourselves. People or circumstances may seem to be exposing or playing on our vulnerabilities.

Date & Time: Nov 5 2018  9:48 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Ven Cnj Cer

Description: Transiting Venus Conjunction Transiting Ceres

Date & Time: Nov 5 2018  10:06 am

Event: Tr-Tr Pal Sxt Nod

Description: Transiting Pallas Sextile Transiting North Node

Strong Signs, Elements, Modes

Today’s Emphasized Signs of the Zodiac

LIBRA STRONG

Even-handed, harmonious, artistic, diplomatic, balancing, strong sense of fairness. Can be over- compromising, appeasing, judgmental.

SCORPIO STRONG

Intense, magnetic, penetrating perception, power to confront. Can be destructive, vengeful, jealous, overly dramatic.

Today’s Elemental Balance

FIRE WEAK

We are not very goal-oriented right now, or motivation to pursue our goals may be waning/lacking. Changes feel overwhelming. Enthusiasm may be low, we argue less, and we think more than we take action.

AIR STRONG

Air signs are Gemini, Libra, and Aquarius. We tend to favor rational, objective thought over emotions, impulses, and feelings at this time. We are more intellectual, fair-minded, and logical in our approach, Ideas flow easily and quickly, we are more communicative and guided by principles, and also somewhat dispassionate or impersonal.

Today’s Modal Balance

The modes are balanced today.

Today’s Lunar Phase

LUNAR PHASE: BALSAMIC

Moon less than 45 degrees behind the Sun. 

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

The following aspects (major only) and positions are at noon (EST) on November 5th:

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, Aspect, & Degree

THE MOON

THE MOON IN LIBRA

We are focused on our relationships, and finding balance, peace, and harmony in our personal environment under this influence.

18TH DEGREE OF LIBRA

Part of Body: Fatty capsule of kidneys 

Sabian Symbol: Two men placed under arrest.

ASPECTS OF THE MOON

CONJUNCTION VENUS  Orb 9°37′ Applying

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.

TRINE MARS  Orb 5°53′ Applying

Feelings and desires seem to be in sync, making this a good time to take purposeful action. Healthy competition, resourcefulness, courage.

SQUARE PLUTO  Orb 1°06′ Applying

Unacknowledged feelings can emerge in possibly disruptive ways. We may be acting in compulsive or possessive ways now.

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.

14TH DEGREE OF SCORPIO

Part of Body: Foreskin 

Sabian Symbol: Telephone linemen at work.

ASPECTS OF THE SUN

TRINE NEPTUNE  Orb 0°37′ Applying

We are able to see matters, and people, from a perspective that allows for, and finds beauty in, differences. We may be recognizing our more charitable, altruistic, and compassionate urges.

MERCURY

MERCURY IN SAGITTARIUS

You seek knowledge to expand your worldview. 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.

7TH DEGREE OF SAGITTARIUS

Part of Body: Right superior femoral artery 

Sabian Symbol: Cupid knocking at the door.

ASPECTS OF MERCURY

CONJUNCTION JUPITER  Orb 6°56′ Separating

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

VENUS

VENUS IN LIBRA

You have a strong need for relationships. You will also require your relationships to be harmonious, peaceful, and creative. You enjoy having beautiful possessions.

28TH DEGREE OF LIBRA

Part of Body: Bladder 

Sabian Symbol: A man in deep gloom. Unnoticed, angels come to his help.

ASPECTS OF VENUS

TRINE MARS  Orb 3°44′ Applying

You have a talent for relating to other people. You are a loyal and fun loving partner with an ability to balance intimacy with independence. You may take your own creative talents for granted and fail to make the most of them.

OPPOSITION URANUS  Orb 2°27′ Separating

An exciting creative person or project might suddenly come to light, creating a little tension. Social affairs are unpredictable. There can be aloofness or rebelliousness in relationships, with fashion and trends, and in our tastes. Distancing in relationships may figure strongly. There can be issues with personal freedom and expression which seem to counter closeness or intimacy.

QUINCUNX CHIRON  Orb 0°48′ Separating

We may be undervaluing or overvaluing things, people, and situations. Fear of hurting someone’s feelings or disapproval can leave us in an awkward position.

MARS

MARS IN AQUARIUS

You will fight for just causes. You’re unpredictable, but will probably be a group leader. You may become rebellious when angry.

24TH DEGREE OF AQUARIUS

Part of Body: Right tibialis anterior muscle 

Sabian Symbol: A man turning his back on his passions and teaching from his Experience.

ASPECTS OF MARS

SQUARE JUPITER  Orb 5°31′ Applying

Our fighting, defending spirits are strong. We might be on a crusade. We could be too quick to take offense or to make judgments. Avoid unnecessary conflict and overreaching. Direct excess energy into positive enterprises for positive results rather than adding more to your agenda.

JUPITER

JUPITER IN SCORPIO

We are drawn to depth experiences and deep, transformative changes.  Prosperous areas are psychology, investigation, agencies, directing. (October 10th, 2017 to November 8th, 2018)

30TH DEGREE OF SCORPIO

Part of Body: Nasal muscles 

Sabian Symbol: The Halloween jester.

ASPECTS OF JUPITER

QUINCUNX URANUS  Orb 0°40′ Applying

You need to learn how to put all your enthusiasm to good use. You lack self-discipline and leave the details of your grand schemes to others to sort out. Learn to manage yourself better and you will achieve much.

TRINE CHIRON  Orb 0°58′ Separating

We trust our intuition and wisdom. This subtly uplifting time brings us the opportunity to free ourselves of restrictive and negative attitudes that have been undermining our progress. We are especially open to learning from others, and better able to help others to understand our point of view. We might open our minds to different perspectives and philosophies. We’re absorbing and possibly sharing what we’ve learned from past experiences and mistakes.

SATURN

SATURN IN CAPRICORN

Conservation, moderation, definition, structure, simplicity, and realism are themes now. We might also be striving for more authority in a particular area of our lives now. This is a time for making clear choices and decisions, for weeding out what isn’t working for us, and for letting go of lost causes, particularly related to our life path choices, careers, and long-term goals. (from December 19, 2017, to March 21, 2020; and then from July 1 to December 17, 2020).

6TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN

Part of Body: Right adductor muscle 

Sabian Symbol: A dark archway and ten logs at the bottom.

ASPECTS OF SATURN

TRINE URANUS  Orb 5°17′ 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.

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). 

1ST DEGREE OF TAURUS

Part of Body: Throat, gullet 

Sabian Symbol: A clear mountain stream.

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)

14TH DEGREE OF PISCES

Part of Body: Right cutaneous veins 

Sabian Symbol: A lady in fox fur.

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).

20TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN

Part of Body: Tendons of right knee 

Sabian Symbol: A hidden choir singing.

Chiron, Major Asteroids, and Moon’s Nodes: in Sign and by Degree

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).

29TH DEGREE OF PISCES

Part of Body: Toenails of the right foot 

Sabian Symbol: A prism.

VESTA IN CAPRICORN

You place importance on structure and order in the workplace. You have great discipline and personal ambition and can succeed in administrative and management positions. Workers will turn to you for a sense of stability and authority.

19TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN

Part of Body: Ligaments of left knee 

Sabian Symbol: A child of about five with a huge shopping bag.

PALLAS IN LIBRA

You are able to see both sides of a story, and help bring opposing parties into agreement. You are a diplomat and a defender of justice.

1ST DEGREE OF LIBRA

Part of Body: Renal pelvis 

Sabian Symbol: A butterfly made perfect by a dart through it.

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.

29TH DEGREE OF TAURUS

Part of Body: Deltoid muscle and main neck muscles 

Sabian Symbol: Two cobblers working at a table.

CERES IN LIBRA

You feel cared for when your loved ones create an atmosphere of peace and beauty. You like to cooperate with those close to you.

28TH DEGREE OF LIBRA

Part of Body: Bladder 

Sabian Symbol: A man in deep gloom. Unnoticed, angels come to his help.

THE BLACK MOON IN AQUARIUS

11TH DEGREE OF AQUARIUS

Part of Body: Right cruciate ligaments 

Sabian Symbol: A man tete-a-tete with his inspiration.

ERIS IN ARIES

24TH DEGREE OF ARIES

Part of Body: Zygomatic muscle 

Sabian Symbol: An open window and a net curtain blowing into a cornucopia.

THE NORTH NODE

THE NORTH NODE IN 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.

1ST DEGREE OF LEO

Part of Body: Left coronary artery 

Sabian Symbol: Under emotional stress, blood rushes to a man’s head.

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.

1ST DEGREE OF AQUARIUS

Part of Body: Right tibial nerve 

Sabian Symbol: An old adobe mission.

**Conjunctions to Select Fixed Stars on November 5, 2018.**