Astrology of Today – Saturday, October 27, 2018

Today’s Moon:

• The Moon is in Gemini.
• The Moon is waning and in its Full phase.
• The Full Moon occurred on the 24th in the sign of Taurus, and the Last Quarter Moon will happen on October 31st.

Retrogrades/Stations:

• Venus is retrograde (Venus is retrograde from October 5th to November 16th). We have less than three weeks remaining of the retrograde Venus cycle.
• Current retrogrades: Venus Rx, Uranus Rx, Neptune Rx, and Chiron Rx.

Daily Horoscopes/Astro Highlights for each Sign:

Aries

You’re in a rather reflective cycle, dear Aries, and you’re likely to make some useful discoveries in the weeks ahead. A Sun-Saturn influence today helps you see the value of both preparation and foresight. Your ambition is stimulated in a pleasant, motivating way, prompting you to concentrate on practical details that need your attention. Getting along with a boss, parent, or authority can be in focus for some of you, and it brings rewards, too. You’re thinking about the long term instead of seeking instant gratification. There can be a happy focus on a task. You can very well be in a great position to secure or organize an area of your life.

Taurus

With the Sun in your partnership sector harmonizing with Saturn today, dear Taurus, it’s a good time for improvements to relationships or for pairing up to accomplish something productive. You might feel quite accomplished or satisfied with a commitment. Positive gestures and actions taken now have a real and favorable impact on your future, without all the fanfare. Your sense of responsibility is particularly developed now, and it’s an excellent time for establishing better habits and patterns in relationships. You are a little more ambitious and motivated to face issues or tackle details that you might miss or ignore on other days.

Gemini

This can be a wonderfully practical day, dear Gemini, even though the Moon spends the day in your sign, stimulating a more personal approach than usual. The Sun is currently in your solar sixth house — a transit that encourages you to focus on the nuts and bolts of your life — and is harmonizing with responsible, disciplined Saturn today, putting you in a fabulous position for self-development and laying the groundwork for future success. It’s a particularly good time for furthering health and work goals. Getting on top of the little things in your life can do enormous things for your confidence and general outlook. Awareness of your limitations is reasonable and doesn’t drag you down today. When you’re not avoiding or glossing things over, you feel more in control. A plan for better health and habits can come together.

Cancer

While you’re in a more playful cycle in your solar year, dear Cancer, today’s energies encourage you to make tangible progress or to get things done! You’re willing to work hard towards a goal now, even if it’s a long-term one. You are happy to commit yourself to a task or even a person, or you have a nice sense of coming together or mutual understanding in the works with someone important to you. It’s easier than usual to put aside problems and accept responsibilities right now. In fact, you’re in the mood to organize an area of your life or otherwise find ways to make a relationship, project, or situation work for you. While others’ demands on your time remain strong, the added responsibility doesn’t feel heavy today.

Leo

Today can be an excellent time for working at improving home life, family, or work, dear Leo, and this can involve working harder at finding peace with those closest to you or making physical improvements. You are taking more pride in the functionality of these areas of life. There is great value in a careful or cautious approach to life today as your ruler, the Sun, harmonizes with disciplined Saturn. Organizing, editing, and rearranging are favored. This is a fine time for applying yourself to the practical details that hold your life together. Your attention span is longer and long-term satisfaction can be a goal. You are wearing an aura of competence and dedication, and someone may be recommending you. You’re feeling especially good about taking charge or getting organized now.

Virgo

You’re in a cycle that’s especially good for picking up all sorts of information, dear Virgo, and today, you’re ready to apply it. This is a good day for improving a relationship with sincere communications or simply “being there” for someone. The focus is on stability, steadiness, and effort. A verbal promise or commitment may be made now. You are a little more ambitious today and more willing to put in the effort to achieve long-term goals. Making small improvements to your life is especially favored now, on emotional, mental, and physical levels. This is a time for strengthening, organizing, building, and stabilizing activities. Doing the responsible thing feels good today! This is due to a Sun-Saturn aspect that happens to occur at a time when the Moon is at the top of your solar chart, encouraging you to take care of your responsibilities.

Libra

You’re likely to feel grounded and enjoy focusing on getting things in order today, dear Libra, with the Sun’s connection to Saturn. Activities that remind you of the simple pleasures in life are in high favor now. This influence is realistic and practical, encouraging moderate, appropriate actions that benefit you in the long-term. This is a time for finding ways to strengthen or stabilize your life in crucial ways, particularly when it comes to your valuables, your finances, or your home, any of which may need some maintenance or upkeep. It can be satisfying to be responsible today! The best methods used today are tried-and-true, orderly, and organized. Take care of your things, and they will take care of you!

Scorpio

This is an excellent time for seeking out ways to empower yourself through activities that improve and strengthen your life and your future, dear Scorpio, if they don’t find you first! The Sun in your sign connects favorably with Saturn in your communications sector, and you might enjoy good advice, practical news, and useful conversations. Common sense is with you now. Applying yourself to mental and learning pursuits can bring rewards down the road. You enjoy small accomplishments today. Bold moves don’t make much sense with the energies of the day, which tends to favor realistic, deliberate, and moderate actions. Studies, training, and skills development can be in positive focus.

Sagittarius

With the Sun and Saturn in harmony today, dear Sagittarius, it’s a great time to do something that helps strengthen your position. You might enjoy working behind the scenes, which can help you regroup and renew your spirit. You can learn something that fills in the missing puzzle pieces of a situation, and this improves your judgment all around. Getting time to yourself can be particularly helpful and grounding as you get in better touch with your needs. You prefer to work on worthwhile pursuits today as you’re looking for reliable results. You’re also in a good position to tie up loose ends, get closure, or resolve a long-term problem from your past, which can do wonders for your confidence and overall sense of well-being.

Capricorn

Your focus on your social and humanitarian or personal happiness goals is a little more serious or earnest than usual today, dear Capricorn, as the Sun harmonizes with Saturn in your sign. You see the value of slowing down and employing some caution right now, or of getting all the details right before pushing forward. It’s a good day for considering your longer-term plans and taking steps to secure or strengthen them. Friends or group connections can be supportive, and the practical side of your relationships is highlighted. Working solidly towards a personal happiness or group goal can be fruitful and fulfilling. This aspect particularly favors efforts to stabilize, strengthen, commit, build, and maintain. It also benefits your clout with others.

Aquarius

The Moon spends the day in a fellow Air sign, dear Aquarius, which is supportive and reinforcing, and the Sun harmonizes with your co-ruler, Saturn, which has a steadying effect. Others appreciate and value your common sense. It’s a good time for taking steps towards meeting your goals or strengthening your position. Business endeavors are in especially good favor, and work that you did in the past or behind the scenes can come in handy now. This is a time for applying your inner wisdom and experience to your work and feeling particularly proud of yourself and your accomplishments. The key to moving ahead seems to be taking care of old business or tying up loose ends.

Pisces

While the Sun is now transiting an outgoing and adventurous sector of your solar chart, dear Pisces, its connection with serious Saturn today suggests you’re ready to put the extra effort into gaining new experience and feeding your spirit. You might find the motivation to work on a project that means something to you or to take care of practical affairs that strengthen or improve your life in small but measurable ways. You are thinking about what’s best for you in the long term, not just today or this week, and this can benefit you greatly. You have the enthusiasm to get going on your plans and initiatives, but it’s your patience now that makes all the difference. This is a day for taking action that benefits you and your future self!

* Remember to read horoscopes for your Ascendant sign and Sun sign. If you don’t know your Ascendant sign (and you know your birth time), you can look it up here.

If Your Birthday is October 27th, If Today is Your Birthday full horoscope here.

Astrology of Today – The Details:

If you’re astrologically inclined and interested in the details of the Astrology of today, here are some of the factors considered in the forecasts:

Planet Color Key: The longer the bar, the slower the aspecting planet and the longer the duration of the planet’s transit.

The purple marker above shows where we are in the current moon phase cycle.

Today’s Transits (Eastern Time)

Date & Time: Oct 27 2018  0:00 am

Event: Moon in Gemini

Description: The Moon in Gemini

We are attracted to new ideas, but we need to discriminate more so that we don’t become too scattered. Communications mean more to us than usual.

Date & Time: Oct 27 2018  5:10 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cpl Mar

Description: Transiting Moon ContraParallel Transiting Mars

Date & Time: Oct 27 2018  5:44 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqq Cer

Description: Transiting Moon SesquiSquare Transiting Ceres

There may be difficulties giving or receiving affection, care, concern, and nurturing.

Date & Time: Oct 27 2018  8:42 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cpl Ven

Description: Transiting Moon ContraParallel Transiting Venus

Date & Time: Oct 27 2018  3:47 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqr Nep

Description: Transiting Moon Square Transiting Neptune

There can be confusion, misunderstanding, or some level of chaos and uncertainty. Avoid money transactions or new business initiatives – it can be difficult to think clearly. There may be deception or self-deception to deal with. We might have an emotional urge to escape. Feeling out of sorts and don’t know why? Relax and listen to some inspirational music. Honor your need to feed your more refined or spiritual side, and the difficult feelings will soon fade away.

Date & Time: Oct 27 2018  4:38 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cpl Jup

Description: Transiting Moon ContraParallel Transiting Jupiter

Date & Time: Oct 27 2018  4:41 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Qnx Ves

Description: Transiting Moon Quincunx Transiting Vesta

Date & Time: Oct 27 2018  6:21 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Mon SSq Ura

Description: Transiting Moon SemiSquare 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: Oct 27 2018  6:59 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Mon SSq Nod

Description: Transiting Moon SemiSquare Transiting North Node

There may be the need to pause to adjust things before moving plans forward. We could feel at odds with others on an emotional level. Public relations are not as favorable now.

Date & Time: Oct 27 2018  9:28 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqq Ven

Description: Transiting Moon SesquiSquare Transiting Venus

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

Date & Time: Oct 27 2018  10:51 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Sun Sxt Sat

Description: Transiting Sun Sextile Transiting Saturn

We are taking pride in our responsibilities or performance. Steady progress. Self-discipline. Humbling ourselves to authority or good advice. Employing traditional methods.

Date & Time: Oct 27 2018  5:04 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Chi Cpl Cer

Description: Transiting Chiron ContraParallel Transiting Ceres

Date & Time: Oct 27 2018  10:41 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Ves Sqq Jun

Description: Transiting Vesta SesquiSquare Transiting Juno

Challenges over control and power can be at play. Try to rise above issues that are not very important in the long run.

Strong Signs, Elements, Modes

Today’s Emphasized Signs of the Zodiac

GEMINI STRONG

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

SCORPIO STRONG

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

Today’s Elemental Balance

FIRE WEAK

We are not very goal-oriented right now, or motivation to pursue our goals may be waning/lacking. Changes feel overwhelming. Enthusiasm may be low, we argue less, and we think more than we take action.

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

CARDINAL WEAK

This is not a time that we tend to naturally initiate actions. We may be stronger at following up than starting anew. Survival mechanisms may be weaker now. 

FIXED STRONG

The Fixed signs are: Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, and Aquarius. We are thinking about the long view, seeking out security and stability rather than change. We may be committed, focused, resistant to making changes, and stubborn.

Today’s Lunar Phase

LUNAR PHASE: FULL MOON

Moon 180 to 135 degrees behind the Sun. 

We are concerned mainly with the nature of relationships and are made aware of recent imbalances. Something can come to fruition. Our concern is not limited to personal relationships, but relationships of all kinds. Our cards are on the table.

The following aspects (major only) and positions are at noon (EDT) on October 27th:

Note that when an aspect is applying, it has not yet happened but is within orb – it’s pending. When an aspect is separating, it has already happened/perfected and is moving away from the aspect. Depending on the speed of the planet/body involved, the aspect will have perfected–or will perfect–in a matter of hours (often the case with the Moon), days, months, and possibly years in the case of the very slow-moving outer planets and bodies.

Note that the Moon moves at a rate of approximately one degree every 2 hours so that if an aspect involving the Moon is applying and has an orb of 5 degrees, the aspect will perfect (be exact) in about 10 hours. If the Moon is separating from an aspect with an orb of 2 degrees, it has already formed said aspect approximately 4 hours ago (since the following are positions at noon today, then it would have occurred at about 8 AM today).

**I suggest paying close attention to applying aspects. The energy of the aspect builds as it gets closer to exact. Once an aspect involving inner planets has happened, it’s over. Separating aspects are good to know for context, but in terms of energy that is with us today, applying aspects are most important. (This is the case for daily astrology influences involving inner planets, which pass quickly, and not natal astrology aspects, which are with us for a lifetime).

The Moon through Pluto: Signs, Aspect, & Degree

THE MOON

THE MOON IN GEMINI

We are attracted to new ideas and are especially curious. We may need to discriminate so that we don’t become too scattered. Communications mean more to us than usual.

12TH DEGREE OF GEMINI

Part of Body: Tracheal mucosa 

Sabian Symbol: A slave demands their rights.

ASPECTS OF THE MOON

TRINE MARS  Orb 7°01′ Applying

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

SQUARE NEPTUNE  Orb 2°12′ Applying

We may feel a need to escape or to rewrite our lives in various ways – by seeing what we want to see, for example. This is a short time in which there can be lack of clarity. Emotional and physical sensitivity.

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.

5TH DEGREE OF SCORPIO

Part of Body: Testicles, left side of uterus 

Sabian Symbol: A massive, rocky shore.

ASPECTS OF THE SUN

CONJUNCTION VENUS  Orb 1°43′ Separating

We take pride in our ability to relate well with others or to smooth over differences now. Graciousness, diplomacy, charm, and some superficiality are themes. This is a good period for social affairs, pleasure, amusement, and romance, all things considered. 

SEXTILE SATURN  Orb 0°25′ Applying

We are taking pride in our responsibilities or performance. This can be a time of steady progress and increased self-discipline. We are more inclined to humble ourselves to authority or good advice, and tend to employ traditional methods.

OPPOSITION URANUS  Orb 3°46′ Separating

We may want to break free from restrictions or responsibilities, but if we aren’t in touch with this, we could cause some problems. There could be restlessness and rebellious feelings. We don’t want to be told what to do. Exercising some restraint can help us to make needed changes.

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.

26TH DEGREE OF SCORPIO

Part of Body: Perineum 

Sabian Symbol: People making camp.

ASPECTS OF MERCURY

CONJUNCTION JUPITER  Orb 1°56′ Applying

You are talkative and have a thirst for knowledge. You have big ideas and plans. Education will feature largely in your life.

TRINE CHIRON  Orb 3°12′ Applying

We can be more understanding and sympathetic to others now, particularly when it comes to sensitivity with what or how we communicate. We might talk or learn about healing methods.

VENUS

VENUS IN SCORPIO

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

3RD DEGREE OF SCORPIO

Part of Body: Prostate, uterus 

Sabian Symbol: A house-raising.

ASPECTS OF VENUS

SEXTILE SATURN  Orb 2°08′ Separating

You are a loyal and faithful partner. You like commitment and a common purpose in relationships.

OPPOSITION URANUS  Orb 2°02′ Applying

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.

MARS

MARS IN AQUARIUS

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

19TH DEGREE OF AQUARIUS

Part of Body: Spinal nervous system 

Sabian Symbol: A forest fire quenched.

JUPITER

JUPITER IN SCORPIO

We are drawn to depth experiences and deep, transformative changes.  Prosperous areas are psychology, investigation, agencies, directing. (October 10th, 2017 to November 8th, 2018)

28TH DEGREE OF SCORPIO

Part of Body: Mucous membranes 

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

ASPECTS OF JUPITER

TRINE CHIRON  Orb 1°15′ Applying

We trust our intuition and wisdom. This subtly uplifting time brings us the opportunity to free ourselves of restrictive and negative attitudes that have been undermining our progress. We are especially open to learning from others, and better able to help others to understand our point of view. We might open our minds to different perspectives and philosophies. We’re absorbing and possibly sharing what we’ve learned from past experiences and mistakes.

SATURN

SATURN IN CAPRICORN

Conservation, moderation, definition, structure, simplicity, and realism are themes now. We might also be striving for more authority in a particular area of our lives now. This is a time for making clear choices and decisions, for weeding out what isn’t working for us, and for letting go of lost causes, particularly related to our life path choices, careers, and long-term goals. (from December 19, 2017, to March 21, 2020; and then from July 1 to December 17, 2020).

5TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN

Part of Body: Cutaneous nerves of knee 

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

ASPECTS OF SATURN

TRINE URANUS  Orb 4°11′ Separating

You have a talent for investigation. You look at new ideas and are able then to put them into action. In business you achieve much in your own independent way.

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). 

1ST DEGREE OF TAURUS

Part of Body: Throat, gullet 

Sabian Symbol: A clear mountain stream.

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)

14TH DEGREE OF PISCES

Part of Body: Right cutaneous veins 

Sabian Symbol: A lady in fox fur.

PLUTO

PLUTO IN CAPRICORN

Tests of our boundaries; breaking down and rebuilding structures and rules. (From January 25, 2008, to June 14, 2008, then November 26, 2008, to March 23, 2023, then June 11, 2023, to January 20, 2024, then September 1, 2024, to November 19, 2024).

19TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN

Part of Body: Ligaments of left knee 

Sabian Symbol: A child of about five with a huge shopping bag.

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

CHIRON IN PISCES

Strong awareness of our own vulnerabilities and humanity stimulates compassion for others. (April 20 to July 20, 2010, then February 8, 2011, to April 17, 2018, then September 25, 2018, to February 18, 2019).

29TH DEGREE OF PISCES

Part of Body: Toenails of the right foot 

Sabian Symbol: A prism.

VESTA IN CAPRICORN

You place importance on structure and order in the workplace. You have great discipline and personal ambition and can succeed in administrative and management positions. Workers will turn to you for a sense of stability and authority.

15TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN

Part of Body: Left knee cartilage 

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

PALLAS IN VIRGO

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

27TH DEGREE OF VIRGO

Part of Body: Iliac nerve 

Sabian Symbol: Elderly ladies drinking afternoon tea in a wealthy home.

JUNO IN TAURUS

You need to feel safe and secure in your relationships. You want your partner to be reliable and stable and are likely to want a traditional marriage.

30TH DEGREE OF TAURUS

Part of Body: Trapezius muscle 

Sabian Symbol: A peacock parading on an ancient lawn.

CERES IN LIBRA

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

24TH DEGREE OF LIBRA

Part of Body: Blood vessels of renal cortex 

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

THE BLACK MOON IN AQUARIUS

10TH DEGREE OF AQUARIUS

Part of Body: Skin of left lower leg 

Sabian Symbol: A popularity that proves ephemeral.

ERIS IN ARIES

24TH DEGREE OF ARIES

Part of Body: Zygomatic muscle 

Sabian Symbol: An open window and a net curtain blowing into a cornucopia.

THE NORTH NODE

THE NORTH NODE IN LEO
This a quest to develop your inner strength. You may find that you experience times of loneliness. These times are part of your lesson to forge your own creative life in order to give generously to the world.

1ST DEGREE OF LEO

Part of Body: Left coronary artery 

Sabian Symbol: Under emotional stress, blood rushes to a man’s head.

THE SOUTH NODE

THE SOUTH NODE IN AQUARIUS
This a quest to develop your inner strength. You may find that you experience times of loneliness. These times are part of your lesson to forge your own creative life in order to give generously to the world.

1ST DEGREE OF AQUARIUS

Part of Body: Right tibial nerve 

Sabian Symbol: An old adobe mission.

**Conjunctions to Select Fixed Stars on October 27, 2018.**