Summary:
There may be too many distractions from work today, but the mood is good for enjoyable activities and pastimes. We may be dealing with letting something go, endings. There is a short window this morning that favors small-time work/endeavors (4:30 to 9:09 AM). There can be a lot of playfulness, warmth, and enthusiasm at this time. Avoid major new beginnings all day, but especially from 9:09 AM to 7:07 PM EDT.
- The Moon is in Leo until 7:07 PM EDT.
- The Moon is in Virgo from 7:07 PM EDT forward (until 7:13 AM Tuesday, the 21st).
- The Moon is void from 9:09 AM to 7:07 PM EDT (don’t start anything major).
- 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.
- A Solar Eclipse (in early Scorpio) will occur on October 23rd – another reason for holding off on major decision-making.
Horoscopes
Aries
You are focusing on the similarities between you and the people in your life today, and you’re entertained by the differences, and this helps you to enjoy the day. Light entertainment is in order as a good way to detox emotionally. You are generous, possibly a little indulgent, and largely quite a pleasure to be around. Mental energy has been strong recently, and also very helpful, but in the coming few days, you’re more inclined to let things happen rather than analyze them too intently.
Taurus
Your mood is boosted by comforting and familiar activities today. A family outing, gathering, or other activity can be favorable now. Once again, the day favors light, somewhat dispassionate dialogue, and this can suit you just fine at the moment. Clarifications might be made now, but even these could require editing in a week or two. For now, keep things light and positive for best results. Pay attention to information received and exchanged regarding work and health matters, but make it your goal to ease up on thinking too much in the next few days.
Gemini
While there can be some distractions today, you are able to manage communicating your needs quite successfully. Gather information, which seems to be coming at you from all angles this week, but take the time to sort through what’s helpful and what can be ignored or dropped. Good energy is with you for one-on-one communications and joint decision making. Again today, your words have more impact. You have talent or feel especially connected with youth, and can be in the mood to entertain, enjoy, and express yourself. The evening brings a slightly more introspective state.
Cancer
This is a good day for slowing things down a little, and you could especially need to ease off over-thinking things. Grounding, earthy, comforting, and familiar activities are the best for you now. In just five days, a Solar Eclipse in your romance and creativity sector will occur, and activity will increase. Until then, it’s more appropriate to get your bearings. You are not craving complications, and in fact gravitate to the simpler things in life.
Leo
Changes in your home and working lives can be exhausting at times this week, and some self-pampering is appropriate. You may be letting go of a project that has had its time in the sun, or that you can no longer manage. The good news is that you have a lot of other things going on and you are developing many and varied interests that help fuel enthusiasm and motivation. You have been finding new channels for collecting and dispersing ideas, news, and opinions, and this has been keeping you very busy. With a Solar Eclipse occurring five days from now, this is a good time for pruning and processing. You are winding down and craving more personal time. Again today, your words have more impact.
Virgo
There has been a strong focus on building and developing in your life in recent weeks, and this has involved some backtracking, review, and reorganization. There is more of this kind of energy today, but it’s beginning to dissipate. Consciously aiming to stop overthinking is a wise idea right now. Until this evening, the need/desire to retire continues to be strong. When the Moon enters your sign this evening, you’ll experience a rush of emotional energy that can fuel a quest for a stronger connection with others and the world around you. It’s a monthly personal beginning that starts now.
Libra
Generally smooth energy is with you today, especially for communicating and connecting. You might especially enjoy focusing on some of the dreams and hopes dearest to your heart and possibly sharing these with people you care about. Teamwork may very well be necessary today, and going it alone is unlikely to be as effective or pleasant. There continues to be a strong emphasis on communications, thinking, and processing, possibly at the expense of emotions at times, but this is beginning to wane. In five days, a Solar Eclipse will occur in the sign of Scorpio, bringing your attention to financial, business, security, and comfort needs. In the meantime, you may be required to let go of excess things or expenses.
Scorpio
The major key to emotional satisfaction today lies in meeting your responsibilities – a simple concept, but a powerful state nonetheless. There has been a little too much theory and not enough action recently. While you could wrestle with some self-doubt, or feel that others don’t appreciate your efforts, as the day progresses you become far more comfortable with your own performance, possibly even to the point of self-satisfaction. Today and the coming few days before the Solar Eclipse that will occur in your sign on the 23rd, you could be letting go of those things, situations, and attitudes that have been weighing you down.
Sagittarius
Very early today, you could experience some feelings of being undervalued for your talents or for your efforts. As the day moves forward, it becomes far easier to rise above these types of frustrations, and in fact, you feel considerably more supported. Fiery Mars continues to light a fire under you as you seek out more excitement and opportunities to improve and grow. This is a good day for learning new things. Communications continue to be in strong focus, and for you, they’re largely centered around networking and friendships.
Capricorn
There could be an eruption of recent frustrations very early in the day, after which emotions smooth out and you feel that people and the environment around you support you (or allow you to do your own thing). In fact, it can be a very reasonable day. There’s a lot of interest in what someone close to you is thinking/feeling, and curious about intentions, but keep in mind that people are living more in their heads than their hearts today. Your abilities to persuade remain strong. This can be a good day for finding a balance between tending to your need to be of practical use and your need for some form of emotional retreat into yourself.
Aquarius
While the early day can be a little tense if you’re anticipating the pressure or weight of your responsibilities, the day quickly smooths out in such a way that you could quickly forget your troubles. There has been a greater awareness of beauty and harmony in your closest relationships, and this continues today. You are more able to slip into others’ shoes and adjust your behavior accordingly, without compromising your own individuality. Mental activity has been intense recently, and while this continues to some extent today, things are winding down in this pre-Eclipse period (before the 23rd). Processing recent events is appropriate now.
Pisces
You have a special eye for imbalances today, and you can accomplish a lot when it comes to bringing things back to order. Good energy is with you for investigation of all kinds, particularly related to work. You’re also emotionally geared to supporting and helping out the people around you. Your appreciation for interacting with others as peers or equals emerges strongly later in the day. There can be a bit of relief experienced now as you let go of the tendency to process and think too much – something that has been helpful in the last few days, but somewhat exhausting as well.
If Your Birthday is October 18th, you are especially personable, attractive, and popular in the year ahead. 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: 18 Oct 2014 7:07 pm
Event: Moon enters Virgo
Description: The Moon in Virgo
We crave organization and order, and are quickly disturbed by those things standing in the way of these things. This is a good time for chores, organizing, and tidying. It’s also a time for scheduling health appointments and checkups, starting new routines, and generally tending to details.
Date & Time: 18 Oct 2014 9:09 am
Event: Moon goes void of course
Date & Time: 18 Oct 2014 2:21 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sxt Mer
Description: Transiting Moon Sextile Transiting Mercury
Ideas flow freely. We express feelings with clarity and thoughts with sensitivity. An excellent time for cooperative projects. A good time for taking tests, writing, promoting, public speaking, and studying.
Date & Time: 18 Oct 2014 3:34 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqr Sat
Description: Transiting Moon Square Transiting Saturn
We could feel burdened, restricted, or limited during this brief influence. We could be feeling a little down on ourselves, excluded, or lonely. There can be some awkwardness or stiffness and difficulty showing affection and feelings. Patience is a virtue right now; otherwise we might succumb to feelings of frustration and sadness. All good things come to those who wait.
Date & Time: 18 Oct 2014 5:13 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sxt Ven
Description: Transiting Moon Sextile 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. Smile, laugh, and enjoy!
Date & Time: 18 Oct 2014 5:14 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cpl Sun
Description: Transiting Moon ContraParallel Transiting Sun
Date & Time: 18 Oct 2014 7:17 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: 18 Oct 2014 8:26 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cpl Mer
Description: Transiting Moon ContraParallel Transiting Mercury
Date & Time: 18 Oct 2014 9:09 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sxt Sun
Description: Transiting Moon Sextile Transiting Sun
This is a harmonious time. People are more cooperative and supportive than usual. Things seem to flow more easily, and confidence is natural.
Date & Time: 18 Oct 2014 11:21 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqq Plu
Description: Transiting Moon SesquiSquare 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: 18 Oct 2014 11:31 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqr Cer
Description: Transiting Moon Square Transiting Ceres
There can be conflicts with loved ones, or we could be feeling unsupported. People could seem insensitive or uncaring, or our own needs seem to be at odds with the needs of family and friends.
Date & Time: 18 Oct 2014 4:19 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cpl Ven
Description: Transiting Moon ContraParallel Transiting Venus
Date & Time: 18 Oct 2014 5:15 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqq Ura
Description: Transiting Moon SesquiSquare Transiting Uranus
We can easily find ourselves all wound up and nervous. Unpredictable responses from others (and ourselves). Emotional eruptions are possible. Not a good time to make permanent decisions, particularly about relationships and family/domestic matters.
Date & Time: 18 Oct 2014 6:35 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sxt Pal
Description: Transiting Moon Sextile Transiting Pallas
There is a good ability to successfully combine logic and intuition, and to understand problems taking into account the human element. There is sensitivity to people’s issues now. Cooperation. Effective, sensitive decision making.
Date & Time: 18 Oct 2014 7:07 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cnj Vir
Description: Transiting Moon Entering Virgo
We crave organization and order, and are quickly disturbed by those things standing in the way of these things. This is a good time for chores, organizing, and tidying. It’s also a time for scheduling health appointments and checkups, starting new routines, and generally tending to details.
Date & Time: 18 Oct 2014 9:23 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cpl Nod
Description: Transiting Moon ContraParallel Transiting North Node
Date & Time: 18 Oct 2014 2:54 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mer SSq Ves
Description: Transiting Mercury SemiSquare Transiting Vesta
There can be distractions and difficulty focusing now, and important details may be missed in the process. There may be a superficial interest in a project or a misjudgment of how much effort something requires.
Date & Time: 18 Oct 2014 6:47 am
Event: Tr-Tr Plu SSq Cer
Description: Transiting Pluto SemiSquare Transiting Ceres
Tendencies to possessiveness or excessive attachment can be aggravated right now, which can drive the people or things involved away. There may be difficult endings or we could struggle with rejection. Resist urges to stifle, control, and manipulate loved ones.
BALANCE OF SIGNS
Scores: Aries 1; Taurus 0; Gemini 0; Cancer 0; Leo 4; Virgo 0; Libra 7; Scorpio 1; Sagittarius 2; Capricorn 1; Aquarius 0; Pisces 1
LEO STRONG
Self-confident, generous, warm-hearted, powerful leader, dramatic. Can be overly proud, vain, extravagant, arrogant.
LIBRA STRONG
Even-handed, harmonious, artistic, diplomatic, balancing, strong sense of fairness. Can be over- compromising, appeasing, judgmental.
BALANCE OF ELEMENTS
Scores: Fire 7; Earth 1; Air 7; Water 2
FIRE STRONG
You are a highly-motivated person with many goals and aspirations for the future. You are vital and spontaneous, often enjoying the challenge of travelling down new and adventurous roads in your life. Your enthusiasm is irrepressible. Your weakness lies in your tendency to exaggerate and your inability to cope with the more mundane activities in life.
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.
WATER WEAK
You are out of kilter with your emotions. Crying or losing your cool in front of other people would be a horrifying thought, let alone action, for you. You often lack compassion for others in your human relationships, and need to learn to honor both your own and other people’s feelings.
BALANCE OF MODES
Scores: Cardinal 9; Fixed 5; 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.
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 18th:
Note that when an aspect is Applying, it has not yet happened but is within orb – it’s pending. When an aspect is Separating, it has already happened/perfected and is moving away from the aspect. Depending on the speed of the planet/body involved, the aspect will have perfected, or will perfect, in a matter of hours (often the case with the Moon), days, months, and possibly years in the case of the very slow-moving outer planets and bodies.
Note that the Moon moves at a rate of approximately one degree every 2 hours, so that if an aspect involving 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 LEO
You have an emotional need for praise and attention. Under stress you may show off in order to gain attention, or become arrogant. You may be proud of your mother, or she may be very proud of you.
ASPECTS OF THE MOON
TRINE MARS Orb 4°32′ Separating
You are assertive and able to motivate yourself because you have self-confidence. You have the ability to recognise opportunities and make the most of them. You can rise to a challenge.
OPPOSITION NEPTUNE Orb 6°01′ Applying
You are drawn to unusual people. Positively these people may be spiritual and artistic, or negatively they may be confused and drunk. You may idealise other people and need to be more realistic. The conflict is that you want to be at-one with the universe and yet cannot be until you have a clear idea of your identity. The lesson is to recognise your own artistic and spiritual potential.
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.
26TH DEGREE OF LIBRA
Part of Body: Vascular system of skin
Sabian Symbol: An eagle and a large white dove turning one into the other.
ASPECTS OF THE SUN
CONJUNCTION MERCURY Orb 4°23′ Separating
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 1°39′ 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°57′ Separating
You have opportunities for adventure. You can be assertive when you make the effort.
CONJUNCTION THE NORTH NODE Orb 6°32′ 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.
22ND DEGREE OF LIBRA
Part of Body: Renal veins
Sabian Symbol: A child giving birds a drink at a fountain.
ASPECTS OF MERCURY
CONJUNCTION VENUS Orb 2°43′ Separating
You express yourself in a loving manner. You enjoy talking with people, and they find you a warm and welcoming listener.
SEXTILE JUPITER Orb 2°16′ Applying
You enjoy learning and can have a philosophical outlook on most things.
OPPOSITION URANUS Orb 6°57′ Applying
You have a tendency to thrust your own original thoughts and ideas onto other people. You wilfully defend your right to have different views and can fail to appreciate other people’s points of view. You need to learn to respect all forms of communication and thinking.
CONJUNCTION THE NORTH NODE Orb 2°09′ 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.
24TH DEGREE OF LIBRA
Part of Body: Blood vessels of renal cortex
Sabian Symbol: A third wing on the left side of a butterfly.
ASPECTS OF VENUS
SEXTILE MARS Orb 0°42′ Applying
You have the opportunity to blend your charm and assertion. You can be both gentle and strong.
CONJUNCTION THE NORTH NODE Orb 4°53′ 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.
25TH DEGREE OF SAGITTARIUS
Part of Body: Condyles of right femur
Sabian Symbol: A chubby boy on a hobbyhorse.
ASPECTS OF MARS
TRINE JUPITER Orb 5°42′ 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°37′ 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°40′ 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.
SATURN
SATURN IN SCORPIO
You have an intense commitment to work and joint enterprises. You are a resourceful and determined worker.
23RD DEGREE OF SCORPIO
Part of Body: Nasal bone, fimbria of Fallopian tubes
Sabian Symbol: A bunny metamorphosed into a fairy.
URANUS
URANUS IN ARIES
(1928 – 1934) It is important to note that Uranus spends a long time in each sign, and therefore the interpretation applies to a generation rather than the individual. For a more individual interpretation look at the house position. This is the generation of initiative and spontaneity. It indicates the breaking down of old structures and the emerging of the new.
15TH DEGREE OF ARIES
Part of Body: Lateral lobes of brain
Sabian Symbol: A person weaving a blanket.
ASPECTS OF URANUS
SQUARE PLUTO Orb 2°54′ Applying
Your generation works hard to use your power to right the wrongs you perceive in society. First you must learn to control that power in your own life.
CONJUNCTION THE SOUTH NODE Orb 4°47′ Applying
You have a tendency to seek excitement and scatter your energies. You have many unique talents, but need to develop discipline in order to make the most of them.
NEPTUNE
NEPTUNE IN PISCES
It is important to note that Neptune takes about 164 years to make a complete cycle, spending about thirteen years in each sign. Therefore the interpretation of Neptune in the Sign applies to a generation rather than the individual. For a more individual interpretation look at the house position. This generation may possess the ability to be at-one with God. They may be able to express their spirituality through visions and art. They may also be inspirational teachers, conscious of wholeness.
6TH DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Left cuboid bone
Sabian Symbol: Officers on dress parade.
ASPECTS OF NEPTUNE
CONJUNCTION CHIRON Orb 8°40′ Applying
You have a sensitive side to your nature, and can be easily hurt when forced to face the harsher realities of the world. You often resort to tears when your world of illusion is broken into. You may feel that other people do not fully understand your gentle nature, and hence you avoid conflict. On a more positive note you are highly imaginative and may have an active dream life, which gives you a deep understanding of the spiritual side of life. You are easily able to sense other people’s moods and lend an empathetic ear.
PLUTO
PLUTO IN CAPRICORN
It is important to note that Pluto takes about 248 years to make a complete cycle, spending 12 to 32 years in each sign. Therefore the interpretation of Pluto in its sign applies to a generation rather than the individual. For a more individual interpretation look at the house position. This is the generation of a change in world government. This generation will posses the ability to transform old structures into new and enduring ones.
12TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN
Part of Body: Right knee joint
Sabian Symbol: A student of nature lecturing.
ASPECTS OF PLUTO
SEXTILE CHIRON Orb 2°31′ Applying
You have the ability to be a catalyst in your daily life, helping others face and heal their emotional pain.
CHIRON
CHIRON IN PISCES
You will have difficulty gaining your own sense of individuality. You have an ability to feel others’ pain and may need to detach and meditate. You may also suffer from your own deep and personal grief. You may work for or serve within a healing institution.
14TH DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Right cutaneous veins
Sabian Symbol: A lady in fox fur.
VESTA
VESTA IN SAGITTARIUS
You have the ability to work relentlessly for a cause in which you believe. You need to make sure you do not exclude other people’s points of view. You have visions and enjoy the adventure of discovery in your work.
7TH DEGREE OF SAGITTARIUS
Part of Body: Right superior femoral artery
Sabian Symbol: Cupid knocking at the door.
PALLAS
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.
30TH DEGREE OF LIBRA
Part of Body: Left ureter
Sabian Symbol: Three mounds of knowledge on a philosopher’s head.
JUNO
JUNO IN LEO
You want to be proud of your partner, and for them to take pride in you. You want to have fun, romance, and creativity within your relationship.
5TH DEGREE OF LEO
Part of Body: Right carotid artery
Sabian Symbol: Rock formations at the edge of a precipice.
CERES
CERES IN SCORPIO
You feel cared for when your loved ones intensely focus their attention on you. You are emotionally committed to those close to you.
27TH DEGREE OF SCORPIO
Part of Body: Anus
Sabian Symbol: A military band on the march.
HYGEIA
HYGEIA IN CANCER
Your health may be closely linked to your home environment. Any disruptions in the home may spark bouts of ill health. You may be concerned for your family’s health.
15TH DEGREE OF CANCER
Part of Body: Gastric nerves
Sabian Symbol: A group of people who have overeaten and enjoyed it.
ASTRAEA
ASTRAEA IN ARIES
You have an inability to let go of your independence. You want to continue doing things your own way when it is time to start co-operating.
3RD DEGREE OF ARIES
Part of Body: Cerebellum
Sabian Symbol: A cameo profile of a man in the outline of his country.
THE NORTH NODE
THE NORTH NODE IN LIBRA
This is a quest to learn co-operation. You have a tendency to want your own way and to force your opinions onto others. You need to develop selflessness, the ability to share and a sensitivity to the needs of other people.
19TH DEGREE OF LIBRA
Part of Body: Calyx major
Sabian Symbol: A gang of robbers in hiding.
THE SOUTH NODE
THE SOUTH NODE IN ARIES
This is a quest to learn co-operation. You have a tendency to want your own way and to force your opinions onto others. You need to develop selflessness, the ability to share and a sensitivity to the needs of other people.
19TH DEGREE OF ARIES
Part of Body: Corpus callosum cerebri
Sabian Symbol: The magic carpet.
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