Astrology of Today – Monday, October 1, 2018

Today’s Moon:

• The Moon is in Gemini until 2:00 PM, after which the Moon is in Cancer.
• The Moon is waning and in its Waning Gibbous phase.
• We are in between a Full Moon (which occurred on the 24th) and the Last Quarter Moon (which will happen tomorrow).

Retrogrades/Stations:

• Mars is in its post-retrograde shadow until October 8th (Mars was retrograde from June 26th to August 27th).
• Venus is in its pre-retrograde shadow (Venus will be retrograde from October 5th to November 16th).
• Current retrogrades: Uranus Rx, Neptune Rx, and Chiron Rx.

Daily Horoscopes/Astro Highlights for each Sign:

Aries

In the first half of the day, you can be pleasantly busy although a little scattered, dear Aries. The second half of the day finds you in need of more comfort, familiarity, and quiet as the Moon moves into your family and soul sector. It’s time to explore your inner world and get in better touch with your needs for nurture and comfort. You’re also reminded of your commitments today, and influences tend to challenge you to find a better balance between your personal and outer lives, or you can be torn between rest and work. Keep in mind that confidence derived from getting more rest and personal time will ultimately benefit you in your career and with your more worldly responsibilities, so give it your due attention now!

Taurus

You’re in a practical frame of mind this morning, dear Taurus, and you’re craving some predictability. The day is likely to get busier as it progresses, and possibly a little less satisfying if you’re not adjusting to the quicker pace. As the Moon and Saturn face off across your communications sector, there may be some frustration with differences of opinion or you begrudgingly need to crack down on your duties. Keep your mind stimulated by mixing up the routine, but try to follow some rules today for best results. While the Moon’s in a light-hearted area of the chart, Saturn wants us to be vigilant and realistic. Saturn has been transiting your solar ninth house, and as a result, you might frequently find that you have limited time for frivolous activities.

Gemini

The Moon continues its transit of your sign in the first half of the day, dear Gemini, and the focus can be on your connections, feelings, and personal interests. However, as the day advances, you’re more inclined to want to make or build something substantial with the Moon’s move into your solar second house. You prefer to stick with safe, familiar, and comfortable settings and activities. Even so, you may do battle with competing needs as the Moon opposes Saturn, and you may be dealing with issues related to blockages, boundaries, respect, money, or power dynamics. You’re not in any mood for dealing with relationship problems, but the Moon’s opposition to Saturn today can pull you into them. You certainly need more time to yourself, and getting to a better balance is essential now

Cancer

The Moon continues its transit of your privacy sector in the first half of the day, dear Cancer, after which it emerges in your sign, stimulating a strong need for acknowledgment and emotional connectedness. Before then, take things easy! Later today, listen to your feelings and interpret them, but do watch for a tendency to dwell on problem areas as the Moon opposes Saturn. You might have to deal with restrictions, primarily in the form of relationships or someone in your life. It can be difficult to spread your wings and grow on a personal level with people around you seeming to clip them, but there is usually something to learn from your interactions.

Leo

Your hopefulness for the future and sense of community are strong in the first half of the day, dear Leo. Later today, the Moon heads into your privacy sector, and you’ll do well by taking a pause from your busy schedule and enjoying a couple of days in which ambitions move to the back burner. Healing comes from getting in touch with your deepest feelings about people and situations in your past that are still hanging around in your aura. Responsibilities can drop into your lap or surprise you, however. Pamper yourself today, but don’t go so overboard that you have to pay the price in the future with Saturn opposing the Moon keeping watch over potential excesses.

Virgo

The morning is good for taking care of business, dear Virgo, as you’re in a take-charge mood or circumstances demand your attention to priorities. As the day advances, you crave more recreation as the Moon moves into your social sector, although it may be difficult to achieve, primarily because your responsibilities loom. You’re more emotionally invested in your friendships and connections with others now, and you may have felt that you’ve had less time to network or connect with friends, possibly due to the demands of your romantic or creative pursuits or your personal life. This dilemma can be highlighted today.

Libra

You may begin the day in the mood for adventure or ready to follow a whim, dear Libra, but the Moon’s move to the top of your solar chart later today can pull your attention to more pressing matters. You’re likely to feel a bit of pressure, mainly of the good kind, to take care of business, take the lead, and perform at your best. It’s a good time for getting back on track. You’re getting noticed, and it’s your performance, past or present, that receives the most attention now (as opposed to the attention you receive when the Moon transits your sign, which is based more on your personality). The Moon opposes Saturn this evening, though, which can serve to pit home and family life against your work or responsibilities, and while you can feel pulled in different directions, finding a balance is possible.

Scorpio

This morning can find you introspective and focused on restoring emotional strength and centering yourself, dear Scorpio. As the day advances, you’re interested in getting out and about or more actively involved in life as a participant rather than an observer with the Moon’s move into your adventure and spirit sector. This transit inclines you to seek non-routine activities, but the Moon’s opposition to Saturn can leave you feeling blocked. With Saturn a long-term guest in your solar third house, the demands of your daily life are intense and can often interfere with your pursuit of more adventurous activities. For some of you, differences in opinion may figure strongly now, or feelings of overload can reach a boiling point.

Sagittarius

The Moon continues its transit of your partnership sector in the first half of the day, dear Sagittarius, and you’re seeking balance and perspective. You’re not at your most independent, and this is natural at this point in the lunar cycle. Later today, though, you seek out a little more intensity. You’re more inclined to watch and see than to jump into action. You’re seeking projects, people, and situations that capture your full attention. This more profound focus on your feelings and desires can clash to some degree with your urge to take care of business as the Moon and Saturn form an opposition, highlighting these tensions and differing drives. Complicated emotions can interfere with your productivity when keeping things simple and straightforward tends to serve your practical purposes better.

Capricorn

The Moon continues to move through your work and health sector in the first half of the day, dear Capricorn, and you’re in good shape for taking care of details. Later today, though, relationships capture your attention. You may not feel completely understood, however, with Saturn in your sign opposing the Moon today, but if you let that go and simply work on what matters to you most, you’ll be in good shape. Try not to allow personal blocks to interfere with your enjoyment of companionship. It’s a good time of the lunar month for giving close relationships special attention. Unrealistic expectations in a relationship do nobody any favors, as they put the pressure on and make you or someone else feel they haven’t measured up.

Aquarius

The first half of the day is good for entertainment and a playful, cooperative mood, dear Aquarius. As the day advances, you prefer not to be idle, and you’re ready to put the work in with the Moon’s move into your work and health sector. Your attention turns to taking care of business and pressing matters. However, as much as the urge to get cracking on duties, chores, work, or health routines is with you, the Moon’s opposition to Saturn can hold you back. The things you haven’t done or unsettled matters can be very distracting. Your commitments to rest, recuperation, or helping others can get in the way, too. It’s best to focus on doing one thing at a time to prevent feelings of overwhelm leading to procrastination.

Pisces

Quiet or behind-the-scenes activities can be in focus in the first half of the day, dear Pisces. As the day advances, you’re ready to share yourself with the rest of the world, and you’re seeking more interaction with the Moon’s move into your creativity sector. More than usual, you’re emotionally invested in your heartfelt pursuits. The Moon’s opposition to Saturn can point to some blocks standing in the way of enjoyment, and these can relate to your responsibilities to others or the demands of your friends or networks. Mind you, you tend to see opportunities through responsibilities, and you’re ready to make the most of tensions or blockages as they redirect you.

* 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.

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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:

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: Oct 1 2018  2:00 pm

Event: Moon enters Cancer

Description: The Moon in Cancer

This is a good time for making or nurturing emotional connections, sharing feelings, and connecting with our imagination, warmth, compassion, and sensitivity. We might concentrate on home, family, and domestic matters now. Nurture others and also the self.

Date & Time: Oct 1 2018  0:18 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Qnx Jup

Description: Transiting Moon Quincunx Transiting Jupiter

Watch for moody decisions and excesses now.

Date & Time: Oct 1 2018  6:10 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqq Ven

Description: Transiting Moon SesquiSquare Transiting Venus

We can feel a little out of sorts. Our needs for pleasure, love, or entertainment may be at odds with our needs for comfort and familiarity, and we can be on the fence about what to do next. Overspending or overeating is possible.

Date & Time: Oct 1 2018  1:33 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqr Chi

Description: Transiting Moon Square Transiting Chiron

We may have some difficulty letting go of hurt feelings or resentments. We can be sensitive to what others think of us, and decisions made now may not reflect our hearts, and can be regrettable later on. We might take things the wrong way due to sensitivity. We may not make efforts to be understood. Hurt feelings are opportunities for healing. Now is the time for building bridges, not burning them.

Date & Time: Oct 1 2018  2:00 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cnj Can

Description: Transiting Moon Entering Cancer

This is a good time for making or nurturing emotional connections, sharing feelings, and connecting with our imagination, warmth, compassion, and sensitivity. We might concentrate on home, family, and domestic matters now. Nurture others and also the self.

Date & Time: Oct 1 2018  4:28 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sxt Ura

Description: Transiting Moon Sextile Transiting Uranus

We are open to new ideas. A break in the routine is pleasing now. We could be experimenting with new ideas or feelings.

Date & Time: Oct 1 2018  7:18 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Opp Sat

Description: Transiting Moon Opposition Transiting Saturn

There could be a realization that is disappointing or depressing, a feeling of limitation, or an experience of being blocked or thwarted now. There could be a lack of warmth and sensitivity experienced now, and self-protectiveness.

Date & Time: Oct 1 2018  9:46 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Opp Ves

Description: Transiting Moon Opposition 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: Oct 1 2018  3:50 am

Event: Tr-Tr Sun Cpl Chi

Description: Transiting Sun ContraParallel Transiting Chiron

Strong Signs, Elements, Modes

Today’s Emphasized Signs of the Zodiac

GEMINI STRONG

Agile, versatile, inquisitive, flowing, conversational, airy, many ideas. Can be volatile, superficial, changeable, restless and inconsistent.

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’s Lunar Phase

LUNAR PHASE: DISSEMINATING

Moon 135 to 90 degrees behind the Sun. 

Sharing our knowledge with the world is a major motivation at this stage. We believe we have gained much knowledge and wisdom through our experiences, and want to ensure others have the benefit as well.

The following aspects (major only) and positions are at noon (EDT) on October 1st:

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 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.

29TH DEGREE OF GEMINI

Part of Body: Fourth rib 

Sabian Symbol: The first mockingbird of spring sings from the tree top.

ASPECTS OF THE MOON

OPPOSITION SATURN  Orb 4°12′ Applying

There could be a realization that is disappointing or depressing, a feeling of limitation, or an experience of being blocked or thwarted now. There could be a lack of warmth and sensitivity experienced now, and self-protectiveness.

SEXTILE URANUS  Orb 2°35′ Applying

We could be experimenting with new ideas or feelings. There can be chance meetings, events that occur that open our hearts or our emotional awareness.

SQUARE CHIRON  Orb 0°54′ Applying

We could be dwelling on hurt feelings or resentments. We can be sensitive to what others think of us, and decisions made now may not reflect our hearts, and can be regrettable later on. We might take things the wrong way due to sensitivity. We may not make efforts to be understood. Hurt feelings are opportunities for healing.

THE SUN

THE SUN IN LIBRA

This is the time of year for seeking out more harmony and balance, and paying special attention to our close relationships.

9TH DEGREE OF LIBRA

Part of Body: Nerve supply to kidney and renal pelvis 

Sabian Symbol: Three old masters hanging in an art gallery.

ASPECTS OF THE SUN

TRINE MARS  Orb 2°12′ Separating

Energy and vitality are strong. A good time to take the initiative. Effective decision-making is possible now.

SQUARE SATURN  Orb 5°21′ Separating

We can feel temporarily blocked or thwarted, and possibly less than confident. We might want to delay important decision making until a more enlightened, positive time.

MERCURY

MERCURY IN LIBRA

You are a diplomat and peacemaker, often acting as a go-between in relationships. You a good communicator, putting others at their ease.  Arguments may upset you, as you prefer harmony in communications.

17TH DEGREE OF LIBRA

Part of Body: Suprarenal arteries 

Sabian Symbol: A retired sea captain.

ASPECTS OF MERCURY

SQUARE PLUTO  Orb 2°12′ Applying

We can be worried or troubled, a little paranoid, and possibly suspicious with this combination. We are defensive about our ideas, intelligence, or perceptions, and might take it personally if others are not agreeing with or adopting our opinions.

VENUS

VENUS IN SCORPIO

There is a love of investigation, intimacy, depth connections, and consuming relationships and pastimes.

11TH DEGREE OF SCORPIO

Part of Body: Penis, Labia majora 

Sabian Symbol: A drowning man rescued.

ASPECTS OF VENUS

SQUARE MARS  Orb 4°18′ Applying

You may have some difficulty being patient with loved ones. You can be aggressive and irritable when others fail to keep up with your activities. You can be equally impatient with yourself.

TRINE NEPTUNE  Orb 3°55′ Applying

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.

MARS

MARS IN AQUARIUS

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

7TH DEGREE OF AQUARIUS

Part of Body: Right saphenous veins 

Sabian Symbol: A child born of an eggshell.

ASPECTS OF MARS

SQUARE URANUS  Orb 4°46′ Separating

The desire to assert independence and to dominate can be strong. Impulsiveness can be a problem. We can be rebellious and willful, ignoring others’ needs in the process.

CONJUNCTION THE SOUTH NODE  Orb 2°40′ Separating

You may experience difficulty being assertive and finding the drive to succeed, or alternatively you may have a tendency to misdirect your energies. Your current life lesson to express your energy positively and assertively. Your talent for independent action needs to be developed.

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).

23RD DEGREE OF SCORPIO

Part of Body: Nasal bone, fimbria of Fallopian tubes 

Sabian Symbol: A bunny metamorphosed into a fairy.

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).

4TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN

Part of Body: Cutaneous nerves of lower leg 

Sabian Symbol: A party entering a large canoe.

ASPECTS OF SATURN

TRINE URANUS  Orb 1°37′ 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 3°18′ 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 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). 

2ND DEGREE OF TAURUS

Part of Body: Palate 

Sabian Symbol: An electrical storm.

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)

15TH DEGREE OF PISCES

Part of Body: Left cutaneous veins 

Sabian Symbol: An officer preparing to drill his men.

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 by Degree

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).

30TH DEGREE OF PISCES

Part of Body: Toenails of left foot 

Sabian Symbol: The great stone face (being the projection of an ideal).

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.

5TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN

Part of Body: Cutaneous nerves of knee 

Sabian Symbol: People rowing a canoe and dancing a war dance.

PALLAS IN VIRGO

You have an analytical mind which you can apply to detailed and exhaustive projects. Your powers of discrimination are strong. You also have executive abilities. You may become involved in the field of health.

14TH DEGREE OF VIRGO

Part of Body: Cystic arteries 

Sabian Symbol: A family tree.

JUNO IN GEMINI

You want variety and stimulation within your relationship. Talking, swapping ideas, writing, planning and studying are all ways in which you may meet your needs to communicate with your partner.

1ST DEGREE OF GEMINI

Part of Body: Trachea 

Sabian Symbol: A glass-bottomed boat drifts over under-sea wonders.

CERES

CERES IN LIBRA

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

12TH DEGREE OF LIBRA

Part of Body: Left renal system 

Sabian Symbol: Miners emerging from a mine.

THE BLACK MOON

THE BLACK MOON IN AQUARIUS

7TH DEGREE OF AQUARIUS

Part of Body: Right saphenous veins 

Sabian Symbol: A child born of an eggshell.

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.

4TH DEGREE OF LEO

Part of Body: Left carotid artery 

Sabian Symbol: A man formally dressed and a deer with its horns folded (hanging on a club-house wall).

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.

4TH DEGREE OF AQUARIUS

Part of Body: Left fibula 

Sabian Symbol: A healer.

**Conjunctions to Select Fixed Stars on October 1, 2018.**