Summary:
The Solar Eclipse today is a partial eclipse, but it’s also a very creative one as it occurs in conjunction with Venus and in creative quintile to Pluto and Jupiter. It’s also significant because it occurs very early in the sign of Scorpio (in the first degree) and just after the Sun, Venus, and the Moon enter the sign. This is a time of new beginnings. We have a lot of power to make and shape our image, business pursuits, and our relationships, to set things up to come out winning, and to put ourselves in a favorable light. (The chart of the Solar Eclipse is at the bottom of this page).
- The Moon is in Libra until 5:09 PM EDT.
- The Moon is in Scorpio from 5:09 PM EDT (until Oct. 26th at 12:41 AM).
- The Moon is void from 1:23 PM to 5:09 PM.
- The Moon is waning, and is in its Balsamic phase until the New Moon/Solar Eclipse occurs at 5:56 PM EST, when the Moon begins to wax and is in its New 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) occurs late afternoon – another reason to hold off on major decision-making.
Horoscopes
Aries
The Solar Eclipse occurring today is strong for your intimate life, either with yourself or with someone special. It’s a time for working determinedly on dealing with inner demons. If you’ve been holding on too tightly to a relationship or a financial arrangement, then this is a time for coming to terms with the dependency. Levels of sharing are deepened, but suspicions might also increase. Generally speaking, though, this is a strong time for smoothing over differences.
Taurus
The Solar Eclipse occurring today is in your opposite sign and is in strong alignment with your ruler, Venus. This is a wonderful influence for your close relationships going forward. Negotiations, agreements, and commitments made in the coming weeks can be favorable. Significant new relationships can begin, or you could be redefining current relationships. If there has been a difficult relationship that you’ve been holding on to, this can become an issue now. Your social life can pick up speed.
Gemini
The Solar Eclipse that occurs today begins a re-invigoration process in your work, daily routines, health routines, and diet regimes. You’ll be more motivated to take care of important details, to do busy work, and to reorganize your personal space. Self-improvement is in strong focus. Whether circumstances seem to force the matter, or motivation comes more spontaneously, the days and weeks ahead are strong for building some structure into your daily life. You will be sorting things out and taking charge of your health. If you’ve had difficult work relations or situations, this is a time to start fresh. Clearing up the clutter is important and beneficial now.
Cancer
Today’s Solar Eclipse brings warm energy to your sector of entertainment, creativity, recreation, romance, and hobbies. This is a time of new beginnings and for pursuing your heart’s desire. Events happening in the coming days and weeks bring out your feelings, romantic inclinations, and creativity. You are more aware of your need to entertain, be entertained, celebrate, enjoy, and share yourself with others. Your personal magnetism increases. Those things/projects/people that have been holding you back from expressing your true, creative self may come under scrutiny. You are likely to attract positive attention from others.
Leo
A Solar Eclipse occurs today and clears the way for new beginnings. Letting go of a situation or attitude that has been holding you back may be part of the process. In the weeks ahead, your attention turns to your home base and personal life. You’re coming into greater touch with your deeper needs and wants. How you support others, and they you, can be important now. Changes and improvements may be necessary as you reorganize your personal life, or shuffle around your priorities. Family and home-related activities can thrive now. It’s a great time to smooth over differences. There could be a previously neglected area of your life that now seems important to revisit.
Virgo
The Solar Eclipse that occurs today begins a wonderful cycle for improving your communication skills. It’s also strong for making new contacts, learning new things, and expressing yourself in new ways (or through different channels). People are truly enjoying what you have to say. You might find that you’re becoming more effective at developing mental rapport with others, or finding it easier to connect and get around. For some, new equipment or transportation options open up. There can be motivation to let go of outdated attitudes or conditions so that the path is clear for new beginnings. News can come that steers you in a new direction. Personal influence and powers of persuasion are especially strong.
Libra
A Solar Eclipse stirs up activity in your practical affairs. Even so, since the New Moon last month brought a lot of excitement and attention to your personality, generally speaking this will be a less busy and visible period for you. You are starting fresh in some way when it comes to your finances, business affairs, and how you present yourself in terms of self-respect. There can be important discoveries about your earning potential, and your attachment to things. If you have been holding on too tightly to a lifestyle or financial habits that haven’t been serving you well, this is a time when circumstances force the matter. New beginnings are in order. With the Solar Eclipse in tight relationship with your ruler, this is also a strong time for your personal magnetism. Save major launches or decisions until after Mercury turns direct on the 25th.
Scorpio
The Solar Eclipse that occurs today is in Scorpio, and it can mark an important personal beginning for you. This is the last Solar Eclipse in your sign for many years, so make it count! There can be big personal changes in the coming weeks and months. It’s a time to reinvent yourself in some personal way, such as with a new look or manner of expressing and presenting yourself. Focus on changing personal habits in such a way as to improve your confidence in yourself, and concentrate on putting your best foot forward, as this is a time when you will get noticed and make a powerful impression on others. You are more independent, feel freer, and more true to your nature in your self-expression. Discover what it is you truly want for yourself and then go for it. Remember that Mercury is still retrograde until the 25th, so ease yourself into this dynamic phase of your life.
Sagittarius
The Solar Eclipse occurring today begins a new cycle of rest and replenishment for you. This is a period of letting go, reviewing, and recharging your batteries, both spiritual and physical. You could find more personal fulfillment through compassion and service, while others find it natural to withdraw or retreat a little in order to do some soul-searching. You may be feeling like you’ve done the rounds, so to speak, and need more time to yourself, or with yourself! Circumstances are such that they force your attention to your spiritual needs and mental health. There will be a lot of activity in your private life and inner world in the coming weeks.
Capricorn
A Solar Eclipse occurs this evening and endows you with wonderful charisma in group settings and with friends. The chance to begin anew is with you in the coming weeks. Making contacts, networking, formulating long-term goals, and connecting with your community can all be in strong focus now. It’s a fabulous time to strengthen ties in a group project or activity. There might even be some drama in your social life that shakes things up enough to get things going. Friends can enter or leave your life. Reflect on how you’d like to steer your life in the coming weeks, particularly in terms of your place in the social side of your life, or in your community.
Aquarius
The Solar Eclipse that occurs today is powerful for your career or reputation. You’ll be bringing wonderful energy to your public life, and your powers of attraction rise. This is a good time for new business plans and goals, but it’s also very strong for getting chummy with people in high places, teachers, bosses, and parents as well. In the coming weeks, there can be a pleasing feeling of re-invigoration when it comes to your life-plan goals. There can be important changes in your life when it comes to your own influence or authority, or with authority figures in your life. Some of you will make career changes, and for others, a major shift occurs in your reputation or power.
Pisces
A Solar Eclipse today falls in the sector of your solar chart that rules your spirit to grow, explore, and expand beyond the “regular” experiences in your life. Events occurring now and in the coming weeks can serve to push you out of your routine. In some way, you are breaking from the past. Be sure to take in and draw upon intuition before making important decisions – wait until after the 25th for the big ones. There may be opportunities to broaden your horizons through travel, education, or other form of adventure and life experience. Transportation issues can also be in focus, with new avenues opening up for getting out and about.
If Your Birthday is October 23rd, the year ahead is about brand new beginnings, making connections, and making an impression. 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: 23 Oct 2014 5:09 pm
Event: Moon enters Scorpio
Description: The Moon in Scorpio
Contemplate the deeper things in life. Avoid unnecessary conflict, but if it’s going to improve your life, go ahead and make waves. Tune in to your intuition. This is a good time for investigations, looking into a matter further, doing research, connecting to others with a shared passion, solving a mystery, and devising a strategy. When the Moon in Scorpio is strained, we may take our passions too far.
Date & Time: 23 Oct 2014 4:52 pm
Event: Moon goes void of course
Date & Time: 23 Oct 2014 5:56 pm
Event: New Moon at 0°Sc24′
Date & Time: 23 Oct 2014 5:56 pm
Event: Partial Solar Eclipse (NM)
Date & Time: 23 Oct 2014 4:44 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon SSq Ves
Description: Transiting Moon SemiSquare 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: 23 Oct 2014 1:21 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sxt Mar
Description: Transiting Moon Sextile 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: 23 Oct 2014 2:24 pm
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: 23 Oct 2014 4:02 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Pll Nep
Description: Transiting Moon Parallel Transiting Neptune
Date & Time: 23 Oct 2014 4:41 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Pll Ven
Description: Transiting Moon Parallel Transiting Venus
Date & Time: 23 Oct 2014 5:09 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cnj Sco
Description: Transiting Moon Entering Scorpio
Contemplate the deeper things in life. Avoid unnecessary conflict, but if it’s going to improve your life, go ahead and make waves. Tune in to your intuition. This is a good time for investigations, looking into a matter further, doing research, connecting to others with a shared passion, solving a mystery, and devising a strategy. When the Moon in Scorpio is strained, we may take our passions too far.
Date & Time: 23 Oct 2014 5:11 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cnj Ven
Description: Transiting Moon Conjunction 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: 23 Oct 2014 5:56 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cnj Sun
Description: Transiting Moon Conjunction Transiting Sun
It’s a New Moon and we have a chance to wipe the slate clean and start anew. This is an impulsive time.
Date & Time: 23 Oct 2014 8:54 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cnj Pal
Description: Transiting Moon Conjunction Transiting Pallas
This is a time of imagination and intuition, when we can draw upon our internal wisdom. 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: 23 Oct 2014 7:57 am
Event: Tr-Tr Sun Cnj Sco
Description: Transiting Sun Entering Scorpio
Avoid dramas and secrets. Reflect on the deeper issues in life. Follow your passion.
Date & Time: 23 Oct 2014 11:57 am
Event: Tr-Tr Ven Pll Nep
Description: Transiting Venus Parallel Transiting Neptune
Date & Time: 23 Oct 2014 4:52 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Ven Cnj Sco
Description: Transiting Venus Entering Scorpio
Our relationships can be consuming at this time. We reject mediocrity and superficiality in love, objects of art, business pursuits. We might learn of a partner’s wants and needs. Be wary of secrets.
BALANCE OF SIGNS
Scores: Aries 1; Taurus 0; Gemini 0; Cancer 0; Leo 1; Virgo 0; Libra 7; Scorpio 4; Sagittarius 2; Capricorn 1; Aquarius 0; Pisces 1
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.
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 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: BALSAMIC
Moon less than 45 degrees behind the Sun.
We might feel destiny plays a large part in our lives, and may have some gifts in prophecy and leadership.
The following aspects (major only) and positions are at noon (EDT) on October 23rd:
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 LIBRA
You have a need for harmony and peaceful surroundings, and will seek peace when under stress. Your mother may be social and harmonious.
ASPECTS OF THE MOON
CONJUNCTION THE SUN Orb 2°53′ Applying
This aspects indicates a New Moon at your birth. This life will include a new beginning in at least one area. How you see yourself and feel about yourself are one and this can make you self centred, sometimes even narrow minded. You can lack objectivity and perspective.
CONJUNCTION VENUS Orb 2°28′ Applying
You are calm and gentle and enjoy the company of close friends. You like to surround yourself with beauty. You are drawn to art, music, nature, and spiritual pursuits.
SEXTILE MARS Orb 0°40′ Applying
You are self-assured and assertive with the ability to achieve your ambitions.
TRINE NEPTUNE Orb 7°40′ Applying
You are a highly intuitive person with a gentle manner. You have an unusual level of sensitivity to other people’s feelings. You need to make sure that you do not idealise other people. You have creative and artistic talents.
THE SUN
THE SUN IN SCORPIO
You are a passionate and intense individual. You may gain attention through creating dramatic situations. You may also be secretive.
1ST DEGREE OF SCORPIO
Part of Body: Urethra
Sabian Symbol: A sight-seeing bus.
ASPECTS OF THE SUN
CONJUNCTION VENUS Orb 0°25′ 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 2°12′ Separating
You have opportunities for adventure. You can be assertive when you make the effort.
TRINE NEPTUNE Orb 4°47′ Applying
You are insightful, creative and intuitive. You have artistic talents. You attract people with your warm and sympathetic nature.
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.
18TH DEGREE OF LIBRA
Part of Body: Fatty capsule of kidneys
Sabian Symbol: Two men placed under arrest.
ASPECTS OF MERCURY
SEXTILE JUPITER Orb 2°12′ Separating
You enjoy learning and can have a philosophical outlook on most things.
OPPOSITION URANUS Orb 3°18′ 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.
SQUARE PLUTO Orb 5°57′ Applying
You can be cruel in your speech. You suffer from obsessive thoughts and find it difficult to think positively and calmly. You are focused on your own thoughts and opinions and may not listen to others.
CONJUNCTION THE NORTH NODE Orb 1°25′ Separating
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.
30TH DEGREE OF LIBRA
Part of Body: Left ureter
Sabian Symbol: Three mounds of knowledge on a philosopher’s head.
ASPECTS OF VENUS
SEXTILE MARS Orb 1°47′ Separating
You have the opportunity to blend your charm and assertion. You can be both gentle and strong.
TRINE NEPTUNE Orb 5°12′ Applying
You are a sensitive and gentle partner. You are artistic and creative and enjoy sharing your talents with your loved ones. You have compassion and understanding for other people.
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.
28TH DEGREE OF SAGITTARIUS
Part of Body: Right leg muscles
Sabian Symbol: An old bridge over a beautiful stream.
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.
20TH DEGREE OF LEO
Part of Body: Mitral valve
Sabian Symbol: Performing a majestic ritual to the sun.
ASPECTS OF JUPITER
SQUARE SATURN Orb 3°30′ 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 5°31′ 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.
14TH DEGREE OF ARIES
Part of Body: Frontal lobes of brain
Sabian Symbol: A serpent coiling near a man and a woman.
ASPECTS OF URANUS
SQUARE PLUTO Orb 2°38′ 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°43′ 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.
5TH DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Right cuboid bone
Sabian Symbol: A church bazaar.
ASPECTS OF NEPTUNE
CONJUNCTION CHIRON Orb 8°35′ 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°18′ 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.
9TH DEGREE OF SAGITTARIUS
Part of Body: Right lymphatic vessels
Sabian Symbol: A mother with her children on stairs.
PALLAS
PALLAS IN SCORPIO
You have a probing mind preferring to always get to the bottom of things. You can be ruthless in your pursuit of the true story. You are a detective and a psychologist.
2ND DEGREE OF SCORPIO
Part of Body: Urethral meatus
Sabian Symbol: A broken bottle and spilled perfume.
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.
7TH DEGREE OF LEO
Part of Body: Left coronary vein
Sabian Symbol: The constellations in the sky.
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.
29TH DEGREE OF SCORPIO
Part of Body: Vomer
Sabian Symbol: A woman pleading for the lives of her children.
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.
16TH DEGREE OF CANCER
Part of Body: Pancreas
Sabian Symbol: A man before a square with a manuscript scroll before him.
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.
2ND DEGREE OF ARIES
Part of Body: Midbrain
Sabian Symbol: A comedian entertaining the group.
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.
The Solar Eclipse in Scorpio on October 23rd, 2014: The Chart:
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