Astrology of Today – Tuesday October 15, 2024

Today’s Transits (Eastern Daylight Time)

Date & Time: Oct 15 2024  4:33 pm

Event: Moon enters Aries

Description: The Moon in Aries

We are itching to take action and to pioneer something. All things equal, this is a time to begin new projects. Exercise patience and selflessness where possible, but embrace Aries’ courage and directness. Look out for new opportunities.

Date & Time: Oct 15 2024  4:00 pm

Event: Moon goes void of course

Date & Time: Oct 15 2024  2:37 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqr Jup

Description: Transiting Moon Square Transiting Jupiter

We may not be very realistic right now – there can be some exaggeration. Minor annoyances are possible now. Contrariness or disagreements. This is not an ideal time for publicity, promotion, or legal matters. We can experience injustices. We are less inclined to consider the consequences of over-eating, over-drinking, or overdoing in general. This is a time to show some restraint. Grandiosity is not appreciated right now, and excess doesn’t go over well either. With a little self-control we can learn about what truly makes us happy.

Date & Time: Oct 15 2024  3:40 am

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: Oct 15 2024  4:33 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Qnx Sun

Description: Transiting Moon Quincunx Transiting Sun

How we feel and what we think we should do can be at odds right now. We could act on our will at the expense of our feelings, or act on our feelings at the expense of our will or ego. Either way, we can feel unsatisfied.

Date & Time: Oct 15 2024  5:20 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Pll Jun

Description: Transiting Moon Parallel Transiting Juno

Date & Time: Oct 15 2024  5:53 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Qnx Jun

Description: Transiting Moon Quincunx Transiting Juno

There can be some inclination to manipulate others to further our own goals, which should be avoided. There may be indecision regarding feelings about a relationship. Alternatively, there can be a conundrum regarding family and a relationship.

Date & Time: Oct 15 2024  7:40 am

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 15 2024  9:42 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cpl Nod

Description: Transiting Moon ContraParallel Transiting North Node

Date & Time: Oct 15 2024  10:58 am

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 15 2024  11:34 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Pll Nep

Description: Transiting Moon Parallel Transiting Neptune

Date & Time: Oct 15 2024  12:28 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Tri Ven

Description: Transiting Moon Trine Transiting Venus

We are less inhibited and more willing to indulge ourselves. Love and romance can be favorable. Decorating, beauty treatments, the arts, creative pursuits, parties, dates, and recreation are generally favored now. There is increased sensitivity, affection, and warmth. Love is grand! Affection, love, and romance are in the air.

Date & Time: Oct 15 2024  1:09 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cnj Nep

Description: Transiting Moon Conjunction Transiting Neptune

We are easily influenced, vulnerable, compassionate, and sensitive. We could be led astray, and we are easily swayed. There is devotion but possibly inconstancy as well. A dreamy, possibly impractical time.

Date & Time: Oct 15 2024  4:00 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sxt Plu

Description: Transiting Moon Sextile Transiting Pluto

This can be a good time for getting loans, for taking care of business, and for dealing with money matters. It’s also good for getting in touch with feelings and managing them effectively. There can be a boost to our intimate life, creative impulses, and self-understanding. Events occurring now might involve some kind of karmic repayment or benefit. We could discover new information, hidden information, or a lost item. This is a time for recycling – seeing new uses for old items. True feelings come to the surface.

Date & Time: Oct 15 2024  4:33 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cnj Ari

Description: Transiting Moon Entering Aries

We are itching to take action and to pioneer something. All things equal, this is a time to begin new projects. Exercise patience and selflessness where possible, but embrace Aries’ courage and directness. Look out for new opportunities.

Date & Time: Oct 15 2024  10:21 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Qnx Mer

Description: Transiting Moon Quincunx Transiting Mercury

It can be difficult to be objective at this time. This can be a “foot in mouth” time. We should think before we speak, or there could be hurt feelings.

Date & Time: Oct 15 2024  8:48 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Ven Tri Nep

Description: Transiting Venus Trine Transiting Neptune

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. Feel the need to escape to a romantic island getaway? Follow the urge even if it is limited to a luxurious bath or a trip to a swimming pool.

Strong Signs, Elements, Modes

Today’s Emphasized Signs of the Zodiac

LIBRA STRONG

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

SCORPIO STRONG

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

PISCES STRONG

Compassionate, sensitive, self-sacrificing, gentle, intuitive. Can be escapist, impractical, hyper- sensitive, gullible.

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.

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.

WATER STRONG

Water signs are Cancer, Scorpio, and Pisces. We are more compassionate, emotional, and intuitive than usual, and we may react emotionally to situations, possibly at the expense of logic or practicality.

Today’s Modal Balance

The modes are balanced today.

Today’s Lunar Phase

LUNAR PHASE: GIBBOUS

Moon 135 to 180 degrees ahead of the Sun.

We are looking to attach value and meaning to our goals. This is a time for analyzing, questioning, perfecting, and improving.

The following aspects (major only) and positions are at noon (EDT) on October 15th:

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, Aspects, & Degrees

THE MOON

THE MOON IN PISCES

A time to observe, feel, and process. We may pay special attention to our dreams, both of the night and day variety, and the subtle areas of our lives. We may have difficulties defining emotional boundaries. We might deal with stress through avoidant or escapist behavior. Focusing on creativity, philanthropy, spirituality, and artistry can be beneficial. Build your intuition, slow down and rest.

28TH DEGREE OF PISCES

Part of Body: Phalanges of the left foot

Sabian Symbol: A fertile garden under the full moon.

ASPECTS OF THE MOON

TRINE VENUS  Orb 0°16′ Applying

We tend to seek out harmony, balance, and beauty. Love, romance, decorating, beauty treatments, the arts, creative pursuits, parties, dates, and recreation are generally favored now. There is increased sensitivity, affection, and warmth, but there could also be some appeasement, tact, and diplomacy.

TRINE MARS  Orb 5°02′ Separating

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

SQUARE JUPITER  Orb 5°51′ Separating

We may not be very realistic right now, which can lead to moodiness, as we are more invested in our dreams and expectations.

SEXTILE URANUS  Orb 0°38′ Separating

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.

CONJUNCTION NEPTUNE  Orb 0°43′ Applying

We are easily influenced, vulnerable, compassionate, and sensitive. We could be led astray, and we are easily swayed. There is devotion but possibly inconstancy as well. A dreamy, possibly impractical time.

SEXTILE PLUTO  Orb 2°30′ Applying

This is a good time for feeling emotionally certain and motivated. We are more resourceful and insightful. The ability to keep the emotions on the inside today may be a strategy that turns out to be most successful.

CONJUNCTION THE NORTH NODE  Orb 9°29′ Applying

There is a stronger drive or need to be around others, to share ourselves, and to belong.

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.

23RD DEGREE OF LIBRA

Part of Body: Suprarenal veins

Sabian Symbol: Chanticleer salutes the rising sun with exuberant tones.

ASPECTS OF THE SUN

SQUARE MARS  Orb 0°41′ Separating

Circumstances spur us into action. Aggressiveness and conflicts are possible now, and we may be coming across as more aggressive or combative than we know. As long as we channel the excess energy constructively, instead of wasting our time arguing, we can accomplish much. Watch for impulsiveness and premature action. We are more competitive than cooperative at this time.

TRINE JUPITER  Orb 1°31′ Separating

There can be a nice, healthy feeling of optimism and confidence now. We might promote, publish, advertise, or market with greater success. We are generous and tolerant, giving people the benefit of the doubt, expecting the best from others and from ourselves. We can see the big picture.

SQUARE PLUTO  Orb 6°51′ Applying

We may be tempted to control or manipulate events and people, and can have difficulty reaching a compromise. We might need to reevaluate expectations, face our fears, manage power struggles, and deal with urges to control others and situations.

OPPOSITION CHIRON  Orb 1°37′ Separating

We can feel especially sensitive 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. This can be an opportunity to recognize problem areas that need work, however.

MERCURY

MERCURY IN SCORPIO

We’re resourceful, perceptive, and probing. Communications and thoughts tend to take on a serious overtone. We don’t take much at face value.

3RD DEGREE OF SCORPIO

Part of Body: Prostate, uterus

Sabian Symbol: A house-raising.

ASPECTS OF MERCURY

SQUARE PLUTO  Orb 3°19′ Separating

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.

28TH DEGREE OF SCORPIO

Part of Body: Mucous membranes

Sabian Symbol: The king of the fairies approaching his domain.

ASPECTS OF VENUS

TRINE MARS  Orb 5°18′ Separating

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 0°54′ 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.

TRINE NEPTUNE  Orb 0°27′ 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.

SEXTILE PLUTO  Orb 2°14′ 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 CANCER

We are less likely to move straightforwardly towards our desires now. Our emotional moods especially affect the pursuit of our goals. We are a little more cautious and conservative under this influence, but we will fight for, about, or on behalf of those people and things that are dearest to our heart.

23RD DEGREE OF CANCER

Part of Body: Gastric blood vessels

Sabian Symbol: Meeting of a literary society.

ASPECTS OF MARS

TRINE NEPTUNE  Orb 5°45′ Applying

Inspiration might be found now, and our intuition is strong. There can be letting go of anger, or a softening of the disposition. Creative arts, particularly physical ones, are favored.

OPPOSITION PLUTO  Orb 7°33′ Applying

We may be looking for the upper hand and resisting others’ control. Resentments come to the surface. Competitive feelings.

SQUARE CHIRON  Orb 0°55′ Separating

You have difficulty being assertive. You fear that your requests will be met with anger, or you may fear your own anger. You may have a short fuse as you are easily hurt. You need to develop a strong sense of self-worth and learn to honor your own way of doing things. You may also need to reassess your personal desires.

JUPITER

JUPITER IN GEMINI

You search for a constant exchange of information. You are a versatile student and teacher.

22ND DEGREE OF GEMINI

Part of Body: Upper arm

Sabian Symbol: Dancing couples crowd the barn in a harvest festival.

ASPECTS OF JUPITER

SEXTILE CHIRON  Orb 0°06′ Separating

You have the opportunity to teach others based on the wisdom of your own experiences. You may have the chance to express the understanding side of your nature through teaching.

SATURN

SATURN IN PISCES

Acompassionate and intuitive worker, although sometimes anxious and fearful. Strong karma to be worked through. A time to assess our dreams, mental health systems, and sense of compassion and empathy. (Saturn is in Pisces from March 7th, 2023, to May 24th, 2025, and then from September 1st, 2025, to February 13th, 2026).

14TH DEGREE OF PISCES

Part of Body: Right cutaneous veins

Sabian Symbol: A lady in fox fur.

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).

27TH DEGREE OF TAURUS

Part of Body: Atlas

Sabian Symbol: A woman selling beads.

ASPECTS OF URANUS

SEXTILE NEPTUNE  Orb 1°21′ Separating

Your generation has a chance to bring about social change. You work outside the normal government channels to achieve these changes.

TRINE PLUTO  Orb 3°09′ Separating

Your generation is full of ideals for a better society. You accept social change and work to bring it about. You will fight against injustice.

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)

28TH DEGREE OF PISCES

Part of Body: Phalanges of the left foot

Sabian Symbol: A fertile garden under the full moon.

ASPECTS OF NEPTUNE

SEXTILE PLUTO  Orb 1°47′ Separating

You belong to a generation which is able to bring about social change. You are part of the changes in government and the approach to human rights. Spirituality and the occult are given more credence or power. Alternatively, some of your generation will choose to drop out of the system.

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).

30TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN

Part of Body: Adductor muscle

Sabian Symbol: Directors of a large firm meet in secret conference.

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

CHIRON IN ARIES

Your sense of being has been violated in some way and you may fear asserting yourself. You may also over-compensate by attempting to be the first at everything. Physically you may suffer head wounds. You may become a pioneer in a way that will be of service to humanity.

22ND DEGREE OF ARIES

Part of Body: Cheek muscles

Sabian Symbol: The gate to the garden of desire.

VESTA IN VIRGO

You have a perfectionist streak. You work hard and expect the same from other people.  You need to avoid being overly critical. Positively, you have the ability to set up efficient and productive routines at work.

25TH DEGREE OF VIRGO

Part of Body: Liver

Sabian Symbol: A flag at half-mast in front of a large public building.

PALLAS IN SAGITTARIUS

This is an idealistic position. We love to learn and share our ideas and beliefs with others, and will go to great lengths to defend our principles and to reveal our truths.

13TH DEGREE OF SAGITTARIUS

Part of Body: Long saphenous veins

Sabian Symbol: A widow’s past brought to light.

JUNO IN LIBRA

It’s especially important to us that our partnerships are fair and balanced during this cycle, and we can be particularly bothered if the scales are tipping. We feel stronger if we are able to maintain harmony, negotiate effectively, and treat one another fairly.

24TH DEGREE OF LIBRA

Part of Body: Blood vessels of renal cortex

Sabian Symbol: A third wing on the left side of a butterfly.

CERES IN CAPRICORN

You tend to look after yourself and others rather than seek nurturance. You feel nurtured when you achieve your ambitions. You teach others self-discipline and how to achieve their goals.

15TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN

Part of Body: Left knee cartilage

Sabian Symbol: Many toys in the children’s ward of a hospital.

THE BLACK MOON IN LIBRA

12TH DEGREE OF LIBRA

Part of Body: Left renal system

Sabian Symbol: Miners emerging from a mine.

ERIS IN ARIES

25TH DEGREE OF ARIES

Part of Body: Sternocleidomastoid muscle

Sabian Symbol: A double promise reveals its inner and outer meanings.

THE NORTH NODE

THE NORTH NODE IN ARIES

This is a quest to become assertive and self-empowered. You have a tendency to be indecisive, always considering the needs of others first. Now you need to discover a sense of your own identity and initiate your own projects.

7TH DEGREE OF ARIES

Part of Body: The ears

Sabian Symbol: A man successfully expressing himself in two realms at once.

THE SOUTH NODE

THE SOUTH NODE IN LIBRA

This is a quest to become assertive and self-empowered. You have a tendency to be indecisive, always considering the needs of others first. Now you need to discover a sense of your own identity and initiate your own projects.

7TH DEGREE OF LIBRA

Part of Body: Nerve supply to kidney and renal pelvis

Sabian Symbol: A woman feeding chickens and protecting them from the hawks.

**Conjunctions to Select Fixed Stars on October 15, 2024.**

Aspects to Jupiter 21°Ge16 +22°25′

conjunct 22°Ge12 CAPELLA Love of movement

conjunct 21°Ge17 BELLATRIX ** Success through the Shadow.

Aspects to Uranus 26°Ta29 +19°06′

conjunct 26°Ta31 ALGOL— Female passion and intensity.

Aspects to Juno 23°Li24 -03°58′

conjunct 24°Li10 SPICA*** The potential for brilliance.