Summary:
We are looking at old problems and issues in delightfully different ways today. We can have a-ha moments now, seeing things, and especially relationships, in a brand new light. Ideas coming to us now can be significant and/or long-term. If you’re going to write ideas down, this is the time to do so, as we may not yet see the significance of what we’re discovering and birthing. There is enthusiasm in our conversations, and excitement about our interests and discoveries, but there is also a lot of imagination.
- The Moon is in Cancer until 6:29 AM EDT.
- The Moon is in Leo from 6:29 AM EDT forward (until October 18th at 7:09 PM).
- The Moon is void until 6:29 AM EDT (no major beginnings during the void period).
- The Moon is waning, and is in its Last Quarter phase.
- Mercury is retrograde, in the sign of Libra (until October 25th). Review, reflect, and revise. Consider ways to improve negotiations skills, one-on-one communications.
- Mercury conjunct the Sun today at 23 degrees Libra – Mercury’s inferior conjunction. This is very much like the energies of a New Moon, except along the lines of Mercury: it’s about the birth of significant new ideas.
Horoscopes
Aries
Illumination of a relationship matter can come now, although you won’t have all the answers just yet. There can be talk of a social event or a person you used to know, and the emphasis is on looking at the past in a new light. Communications with or about a partner can be very significant. This is a time for seeing a partner or a close friendship from an entirely new angle, and you can feel quite enthusiastic about the whole process. It’s also a time when counseling and advice can figure strongly. Revisiting an old relationship may be a question – the answer is not straightforward as it depends on why it’s in the past in the first place. Certainly you’re thinking about ways to expand your life experience beyond the routine, and you can be very excited about your prospects, new insights, and mind-expanding theories today. You’re inclined to share!
Taurus
You could be looking at a health or work matter in a totally new way today. Ideas that come to you now can have significance going forward. You want to sort things out, put things into order, and make sense of everything right now, and this is especially the case when it comes to your thoughts. You could be gathering information to help out/support others, and in the process, learn something important for yourself. Try not to succumb to pressure to come to a decision or conclusion when it’s simply too soon. Coming at problems from a fresh angle can be very helpful now. Motivation is strong today.
Gemini
There can be a big discovery today about a romantic or creative matter. Something about the past can be seen in a new light, and this helps you to move forward! There is a recycling experience going on when it comes to ideas – by taking a new look at old ideas, something new and fresh emerges. There may be the reappearance of an old lover or friend, whether it’s only in thought or it’s in the flesh, and this can jumpstart new ways of thinking about your life. There could be “new” opportunities arising from old ones. What you do with these is up to you, but the experience is likely to propel you forward. You have more persuasive power and verbal “punch”, so be careful with that. You also have stronger personal presence today. Romantic intensity – the pleasant kind – can be part of the picture today and in the coming few days.
Cancer
You can be especially reasonable and objective in your communications today. You are inclined to analyze, or reminisce about, the past, particularly about or with family. You may spend some time trying to draw conclusions or to get solid answers about a family, past, or home-related matter. Review matters but don’t push them. An idea that comes out of these thoughts or conversations can be defining and important, and is likely to play out over the coming months. This is in fact an important time in general for birthing ideas that can be part of your life in the long term. What you, and others, say today packs more punch than usual, so it’s wise to communicate with intent, but it’s also very important to open yourself up to ideas that are normally rationalized away. You can feel especially passionate about an idea now, and the desire to revise and renew is strong.
Leo
Ideas you have revolving around learning, schooling, siblings, communications, mental interests, and connections can be a little raw today, but can spark a long-term pursuit, interest, or attitude. There is a birthing process of ideas happening today, and it’s important to be open to entertaining whatever comes to mind before rationalizing things away! This is a time for reviewing recent decisions and ideas and coming at them with new energy and perspective. It’s a strong time for insights, so jot down whatever you don’t communicate or put into motion. The Moon enters your sign this morning, and there can be a re-awakening of emotions. This should be a pleasurable, warm, and expansive time for you.
Virgo
Information or ideas coming to you today are likely significant for you in the long term, and this is especially the case when it comes to money matters, valuables, personal possessions, and business in general. This can be a time for mining ideas from a new way of looking at the past or past matters. This is a time for gathering, processing, reviewing, and recycling information. For some of you, money can come in from unexpected or forgotten sources, a review of your records brings up something valuable, or somebody could return an item that you had given up on. Others tend to truly listen to what you have to say today, so be sure you’re speaking and writing with intent.
Libra
This is an important day for taking stock of recent events in your life, dreaming up new ideas to implement down the road, and contemplating what kind of changes you’d like to make. Take the time to jot down ideas that come to you, as they can be very significant in the long term, even if at the moment there doesn’t seem much to them. What you communicate today has more impact than usual. While people are more inclined to listen, they aren’t necessarily understanding your intent, so be as clear as possible. A different take on a past matter can give birth to a new or improved idea. It’s in its raw stages for now. There is more energy in your conversations and information interchanges.
Scorpio
Take note of information and ideas coming to you today, especially from dreams, of both the night and day variety, and from deep within. You could be talking of a personal or private issue, reminiscing about the past, or dealing with the revealing of a secret. There can be a new understanding of a past matter as you are coming at things from a different angle, or as new information emerges. This can be a day when an important blank is filled, and you have an “aha” moment. Interactions can be passionate and energetic today.
Sagittarius
There is more sensitivity to the goings-on in your immediate environment today, as well as increased awareness of words spoken and how they seem to be received. Others are noticing you, and you have a little more personal impact than usual. As such, it’s important to choose your words accordingly. Friends can be especially helpful and can provide valuable feedback. This is an important day for processing and recycling recent ideas. A new understanding of an old matter might be reached now, and this is particularly the case when it comes to friendships. Pay close attention to ideas that come to you now, as they have long-term potential. Connecting with a partner in a creative way can occur now – there can be intrigue and mutual interest.
Capricorn
This is a time when you might come to an important conclusion or think up a doable idea regarding a career or public move. Some of you may be prompted to speak on a matter professionally or publicly, but for many others, you are communicating with more punch and impact. As a result, it’s important to choose words carefully and wisely, and to be very clear. It’s a good time to review business and image-related matters with someone you trust, perhaps in a position of authority, such as a parent or boss. You might also want to brainstorm or tap into your own intuition in order to examine the past, and birth new or recycled and rejuvenated ideas in the process. You are bringing new energy to matters of the past, and looking at things from a different perspective.
Aquarius
Ideas coming suddenly and intuitively to you today and tomorrow should receive special attention as they’re likely to have significance for you in the long term. You may be reviewing, editing, going over, and refining past ideas and beliefs with a new perspective or different point of reference. Interactions and communications can be especially important and relevant, and perhaps inspirational, setting you along a new, more enlightened path. Do your best not to force things now. Rather, take a step back and let your intuition do the work. While it’s a day in which the mind figures more strongly than the heart, nevertheless there can be some kind and caring moments with a special friend or partner.
Pisces
There is a strong tendency to focus on personal and intimate matters from an intellectual, analytic perspective today. Conversations or your own personal analysis can lead to special insight into an intimate relationship and intimate needs. You could take a new look at financial plans or arrangements. Money owed or due could be an issue. Going over a personal issue from the past can be in strong focus now. Ideas coming to you today can be important ones with long-term significance. There can be interesting discoveries. You might be investigating someone, or someone could be looking into your past. There can be a new attitude emerging today that sets you on a new path.
If Your Birthday is October 16th, the year ahead should be an exciting year of discovery, making connections, coming up with new ideas, and enjoying close relationships. If Today is Your Birthday full horoscope here.
The Details:
If you’re astrologically inclined and interested in the details of the Astrology of today, here are the factors considered in the forecasts:
Date & Time: 16 Oct 2014 6:29 am
Event: Moon enters Leo
Description: The Moon in Leo
We have a stronger need for appreciation, shows of affection and warmth, and excitement. We are proud and conduct ourselves accordingly. This is a time for having some fun, being creative and childlike, and enjoying life. It’s also a good time for organizing and managing.
Date & Time: 16 Oct 2014 3:36 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqr Pal
Description: Transiting Moon Square Transiting Pallas
Our judgment may be temporarily impaired by excessive emotions, or emotional bias. We may be experiencing a conundrum. Someone’s belief or idea can make us feel insecure or out of sorts, or otherwise rub us the wrong way. There can be sensitivity to others’ opinions experienced now.
Date & Time: 16 Oct 2014 4:01 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqq Chi
Description: Transiting Moon SesquiSquare Transiting Chiron
Hurt feelings may be opportunities for healing. Now is the time for building bridges, not burning them.
Date & Time: 16 Oct 2014 6:29 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cnj Leo
Description: Transiting Moon Entering Leo
We have a stronger need for appreciation, shows of affection and warmth, and excitement. We are proud and conduct ourselves accordingly. This is a time for having some fun, being creative and childlike, and enjoying life. It’s also a good time for organizing and managing.
Date & Time: 16 Oct 2014 1:50 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cnj Jun
Description: Transiting Moon Conjunction Transiting Juno
The desire or need to connect with someone is strong now. We are sensitive to what others are thinking, needing, and feeling.
Date & Time: 16 Oct 2014 4:38 pm
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: 16 Oct 2014 4:50 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Tri Ves
Description: Transiting Moon Trine Transiting Vesta
We can derive a nice feeling of satisfaction and fulfillment from tending to our responsibilities, work, or other commitment. We are more able to make sacrifices or put our emotions aside in order to get something important done. Alternatively, we can bring more sensitivity to our practical affairs. This can be a good time to commit fully to something – especially health and healing matters. It’s also a strong time for taking care of domestic matters.
Date & Time: 16 Oct 2014 10:56 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqq Mar
Description: Transiting Moon SesquiSquare Transiting Mars
We can overreact and exhibit impatience. However, this can also be a time of self-motivation.
Date & Time: 16 Oct 2014 4:39 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Sun Cnj Mer
Description: Transiting Sun Conjunction Transiting Mercury
This is an auspicious time for communicating and writing. Assert yourself with clarity.
Date & Time: 16 Oct 2014 8:05 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mer Pll Nep
Description: Transiting Mercury Parallel Transiting Neptune
Date & Time: 16 Oct 2014 9:48 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mer Sxt Mar
Description: Transiting Mercury Sextile Transiting Mars
Decisiveness. Mental assertiveness. Honesty. Practical solutions. Technical skills. Fast work, rapid progress.
Date & Time: 16 Oct 2014 12:12 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Nep Sqr Ves
Description: Transiting Neptune Square Transiting Vesta
Date & Time: 16 Oct 2014 2:06 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Chi Sqq Pal
Description: Transiting Chiron SesquiSquare Transiting Pallas
BALANCE OF SIGNS
Scores: Aries 1; Taurus 0; Gemini 0; Cancer 3; Leo 1; Virgo 0; Libra 7; Scorpio 1; Sagittarius 2; Capricorn 1; Aquarius 0; Pisces 1
CANCER STRONG
Nurturing, protective, tenacious, emotional sensitive, watery, strong roots. Can be overly protective, unwilling to let go, timid, reclusive.
LIBRA STRONG
Even-handed, harmonious, artistic, diplomatic, balancing, strong sense of fairness. Can be over- compromising, appeasing, judgmental.
BALANCE OF ELEMENTS
Scores: Fire 4; Earth 1; Air 7; Water 5
EARTH WEAK
You have difficulty coping with the realities of every day life. Practical daily chores seem beyond your capabilities, and you have difficulty concentrating on matters at hand.
AIR STRONG
You are objective and philosophical, preferring to view life from an intellectual perspective. Your rational mind will outweigh your feelings every time, as you consider the world of emotions to be irrational. You have a high sense of fairness, and a logical thought process. Your weakness lies in the fact that you view emotions in a disparaging light.
BALANCE OF MODES
Scores: Cardinal 12; Fixed 2; Mutable 3
CARDINAL STRONG
You enjoy challenge and action, and become frustrated when you have no recourse for change. You expect others to also rise to a challenge.
FIXED WEAK
You like to flit from one thing to another, finding difficult to settle down. You enjoy change, although you lack the stability needed to see things through.
LUNAR PHASE: THIRD QUARTER
Moon from 90 to 45 degrees behind the Sun.
We have strong beliefs and are likely to put them into action. We have the wisdom to know when to act, but sometimes can be inflexible.
The following aspects (major only) and positions are at noon (EDT) on October 16th:
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 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).
THE MOON
THE MOON IN CANCER
You need nurturing. Under stress you may want to retire to the comfort of your home. You will form a strong bond with your mother. You may have difficulty in breaking away from home later in life.
ASPECTS OF THE MOON
SQUARE THE SUN Orb 0°52′ Separating
You feel an inner conflict between your nature and your emotional needs. Your parents may not have agreed on how to bring you up. The challenge is to trust your feelings and to be assertive. Find your own way in life, following neither Mother nor Father.
SQUARE MERCURY Orb 1°17′ Applying
You are indecisive, spending much time weighing up the pros and cons. This is because your feelings and thoughts are at odds. As you learn how to compromise you will develop understanding and an inner knowledge on how to act.
SQUARE VENUS Orb 3°18′ Separating
You have difficulty expressing your feelings in relationships. You feel you cannot relax and be yourself when with your loved ones. Once you have learnt to reveal your feelings in a loving manner you will develop an understanding of relationships.
QUINCUNX MARS Orb 1°01′ Separating
You suffer from irritability and nervous tension. You need to make adjustments and slow down.
TRINE SATURN Orb 1°15′ Separating
You have an inner self-confidence which helps you build firm foundations in your life and achieve your ambitions. You work solidly to build yourself a secure and firm footing, earning the respect of those around you.
THE SUN
THE SUN IN LIBRA
You are diplomatic, and have a strong need for peace and harmony. Beauty is important to you, and you could be vain.
23RD DEGREE OF LIBRA
Part of Body: Suprarenal veins
Sabian Symbol: Chanticleer salutes the rising sun with exuberant tones.
ASPECTS OF THE SUN
CONJUNCTION MERCURY Orb 2°10′ Applying
You are an effective communicator. You enjoy intellectual stimulation, and look for avenues through which to communicate your ideas. You tend to talk forcefully about yourself and your interests but are less interested in listening to others.
CONJUNCTION VENUS Orb 2°26′ Applying
You are gentle, loving and charming. You express yourself in an affectionate manner and enjoy the company of other people. You also have a love of art and beauty. You can be idealistic and easily hurt.
SEXTILE MARS Orb 0°09′ Separating
You have opportunities for adventure. You can be assertive when you make the effort.
CONJUNCTION THE NORTH NODE Orb 3°24′ Separating
It is time for you to leave behind your past inhibitions and truly express yourself in this life-time. You will find that events in life will force you to come to terms with your identity in order to express your fullest potential.
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.
25TH DEGREE OF LIBRA
Part of Body: Blood vessels of renal cortex
Sabian Symbol: Information in the symbol of an autumn leaf.
ASPECTS OF MERCURY
CONJUNCTION VENUS Orb 4°36′ Applying
You express yourself in a loving manner. You enjoy talking with people, and they find you a warm and welcoming listener.
SEXTILE MARS Orb 2°19′ Applying
You are a quick learner and can be perceptive.
CONJUNCTION THE NORTH NODE Orb 5°34′ Applying
You are being urged to develop your communication skills. Your destiny in this life may be linked to some form of teaching or communication. This may also be linked with groups.
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.
20TH DEGREE OF LIBRA
Part of Body: Calyx minor
Sabian Symbol: A jewish rabbi.
ASPECTS OF VENUS
SEXTILE MARS Orb 2°16′ Applying
You have the opportunity to blend your charm and assertion. You can be both gentle and strong.
SEXTILE JUPITER Orb 1°40′ Separating
You have the ability to set goals and reach them with the help of your loved ones.
OPPOSITION URANUS Orb 5°48′ Separating
You are torn between a need to be loved in an intimate relationship and a desire to be your own person. You are wilful in your desire for freedom and find it difficult to commit yourself to one relationship. You need to develop an appreciation for your own and others’ unique talents.
CONJUNCTION THE NORTH NODE Orb 0°58′ Separating
Your destiny is linked with the need to develop harmonious and balanced relationships. Relationships will play an important role in your accomplishments. You need to make sure that your need to keep the peace does not hinder decisive action.
MARS
MARS IN SAGITTARIUS
You are an inspirational leader, and have a strong desire for exploration and adventure. You may be one-pointed in your desires.
23RD DEGREE OF SAGITTARIUS
Part of Body: Left trochanter
Sabian Symbol: Immigrants entering a new country.
ASPECTS OF MARS
TRINE JUPITER Orb 3°57′ Separating
You are enthusiastic with an endless source of energy. You could direct your energy to achievement in sports, politics or travel.
JUPITER
JUPITER IN LEO
You are benevolent, generous and fun loving. You are on an enthusiastic search for creative expression. You may also have a love of children.
19TH DEGREE OF LEO
Part of Body: Ventricular septum
Sabian Symbol: A houseboat party.
ASPECTS OF JUPITER
SQUARE SATURN Orb 3°44′ Applying
You have a poor idea of your own abilities and tend to put yourself down. Don’t compare yourself to others. Believe in your own abilities. Do not expect recognition from others. Work to reward yourself.
TRINE URANUS Orb 4°07′ Separating
You have an enormous ability and energy to achieve your goals. You set out to make changes in society and can do much. You avoid restriction and may live an unconventional life, breaking new ground in ways of living.
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