- The Moon is in Scorpio all day (until Tuesday, November 1st, at 10:42 AM).
- The Moon is waning and in its Waning Crescent phase until 1:38 PM, after which the Moon is waxing and in its New phase.
- A New Moon occurs today at 1:38 PM in the sign of Scorpio.
Horoscopes
Aries
The New Moon that occurs today hooks up sectors of emotion and soul in your chart in pleasant and supportive ways, dear Aries. You stand to gain ground in your private affairs, inner world, and family life. There can be increased awareness of your mortality or the preciousness of life now, and this can lead to a new resolution to reach out more often to others and to take better care of yourself going forward. Quitting bad habits are best done in the days before a New Moon, and starting new long-term programs is best attempted in the week following a New Moon. Now that you’re beginning a new cycle, it’s a good idea to set a plan in motion that focuses on improving emotional health and wellness. You might decide to start a counseling program, pay particular attention to an important person or project in your life, or work on gaining new independence from debilitating debts. If you need to release frustrations or share secrets, it’s a good time to seek out support. This is a time when forgiving others for slights can serve you and your relationships especially well.
Taurus
The New Moon today favors a fresh start in a relationship, dear Taurus, and supports your social life in general. A Mercury-Neptune aspect that occurs today is tied to this New Moon, and its themes stick with you for the coming weeks. Fortunately, it’s a creative, inspiring aspect that helps you get closer to others, largely through understanding, compassion, tenderness, and graciousness. You’re in particularly good form in negotiations, counseling, marriage, or business partnerships. A new agreement or understanding, whether explicit or left unspoken, with a partner or friend can boost your spirits tremendously now. You can feel that situations are occurring serendipitously and things are falling into place quite magically. There are hurdles to clear, but you’re in a strong position for making, renewing, or improving relationships.
Gemini
There’s a New Moon occurring today that plays in your favor, dear Gemini, even though it’s not in a sign that harmonizes with yours. This is because it aligns with your ruler, Mercury, and forms a healthy trine to Neptune. While things may not be happening seamlessly, clear benefits are occurring in your life, particularly in the areas of work, health, diet, fitness, and habits. It’s a great time for making improvements to these areas with a take-charge, fresh, and focused attitude. The Sun and Mercury have been turning your attention to your working life and routines in the last week, but today’s New Moon pulls it all together and motivates you to put everything into order. This is a favorable period for beginning new health regimes and routines and for paying special attention to your work. Today and in the coming weeks, focusing on work and business affairs can be especially fruitful. Rely on your intuition to take you to the next step. Co-workers and higher-ups look upon you with more respect right now, and you’re bringing fresh imagination and vision to the work you do.
Cancer
The New Moon occurring today is particularly favorable for you, dear Cancer, bringing delightful energy for self-expression, fun adventures or dalliances, creative pursuits, and romantic matters in the coming month. There can be improvements to your romantic life and possibly a new beginning. You can focus on injecting a spirit of whimsy into your life and more imagination and confidence into your creative pursuits and hobbies. Communications are also in high focus now, making this an inspired time for reaching out to others, publishing or sharing your work and ideas more informally, and expressing your ideas, beliefs, and dreams. Intuition can serve you quite well right now with Mercury in your creative sector connecting with this New Moon and forming a harmonious angle to Neptune. Your vision is broad, compassionate, and appealing.
Leo
First the Sun and then Mercury entered your home and family sector last week, dear Leo, and this has added emphasis to your home life and personal plans. Today’s New Moon gives you an extra charge of energy to realize your goals or take charge in these areas of life. You’re going to want to make things happen now and in the coming month. There can be new or improved living conditions, the beginning of a new project on or in the home, or a renewed family connection. You’ll be directing more energy into filling your needs for security and nurture. This is also a good time for refreshing an intimate connection and for expressing some of your innermost desires to someone special. You have particular faith in your intuition and are drawn to a more spiritual approach to your life. You might also have great ideas about how to create a more beautiful, serene, and supportive home life and environment.
Virgo
Since the Sun and Mercury entered your communications sector on the 22nd and 24th, dear Virgo, there has been increased emphasis on busy work, errands, connecting, and learning. Today’s New Moon brings all of this together, and it ties in with a wonderful Mercury-Neptune influence that brings a bit of magic to these things. You’re more inspired than usual, excited about projects, and expressing yourself more imaginatively and charmingly. You might have a major project to work on, a new line of study you’re interested in, or a new goal for connecting with people around you, and this New Moon helps you to focus on achieving what you want and need to do. There can be a wonderful connection with a significant person from your past or a new friend. These themes extend into most of November. You are in a good position to communicate affection, compassion, and understanding. Reach out and connect with people you care about. Agreements and negotiations are favorable now.
Libra
Today’s New Moon can remind you of your practical priorities, dear Libra. In the coming weeks, you’re in a superior position for taking charge of your finances, business, and sense of security. Intuition plays a major role in your success now. You’re also bringing more creativity and imagination to the table. Stability and physical comforts are in focus. There is a sense that flowing along with the natural rhythms of your life will get you where you want to go in a happier, more peaceful way. Certainly, learning to manage and avoid stress can positively impact your income and work performance. Business affairs can prosper with creative advertising and a more imaginative or artistic approach. You find it easier to tune into your customers’ needs or your own interests and talents.
Scorpio
The New Moon occurring today is in your sign, dear Scorpio, and it offers exceptional opportunities for you now and through much of November. They may be subtle, but they’re real! You are in especially good shape on creative, romantic, and expressive levels. This is a time for recognition and appreciation of your unique viewpoint. You’re especially “heard,” noticed, and respected during this period. It’s a particularly charming time and an excellent period for attracting what you want. It’s a time to reinvent yourself in some personal way, such as with a new look or manner of expressing and presenting yourself. Communications or creative projects may be part of this. This is also a strong period for attracting someone significant with your perceptive, understanding personality. You are inclined to soften your rougher edges and enjoy the attention you’re receiving now.
Sagittarius
The New Moon today inspires a strong need for rest and replenishment, dear Sagittarius. Now and in the coming month can be a time of soul-searching, taking things a little easier than usual, and extra attention to periods of relative solitude. Spiritual needs and mental health move to the top of your priorities list. Now and through much of November, your private life and inner world take on more importance. There can be more cooperation with a partner today and in the coming weeks. Poetry, music, and fantasy can be pleasant escapes and also channels for self-expression. You can be determined to create and maintain more peace and compassion in your family or home life, and you’re likely to be quite successful at doing so.
Capricorn
Today’s New Moon influences you now and most of November, dear Capricorn. It serves to reinvigorate your social life and communications, or your feeling of connectedness with others and hopes for the future. A nice angle between Mercury and Neptune occurs today, helping to lighten your mental load and soften your disposition. Because it occurs at the time of a New Moon, this energy is likely to stick with you like a good buddy for the coming four weeks. A friend or networking activity can be instrumental in getting to a peaceful place. Your powers of influence are stronger than usual now and going forward. There is gentleness to your communications that endears you to others. You’re also bringing more imagination and inspiration to your work and studies.
Aquarius
The New Moon today can push long-term goals and performance to the top of your priority list for the coming month, dear Aquarius. You have the power to reshape your reputation and professional goals in beneficial ways. This New Moon emphasizes the need to draw upon your intuition for career, business, and money matters. Intuitive insight into money and business affairs is excellent now and in the coming weeks, but it’s also a strong time for better understanding your ambitions. New or renewed business plans and goals take form going forward. You can be feeling reinvigorated and excited about where you’re headed now.
Pisces
The New Moon today plays very much in your favor, dear Pisces. It harmonizes with your sign and with your ruler, Neptune, as well. Now and the weeks ahead are times for moving outside of your routine and finding ways to re-energize and remotivate you. You have a direct line to your intuition, which can serve you exceptionally well right now. A delightful change of pace is in the air. There may be opportunities to broaden your horizons through travel, education, or other forms of adventure and life experience. Transportation issues can also be in focus, with new avenues opening up for getting out and about. Your ability to understand and soothe others can take you far. Your vision is broad, and your approach to promotion, marketing, and simply getting along with others is almost magical now. Your conversations sparkle and you’re received better than usual – this is, in fact, a theme for the coming four weeks. A happy agreement or resolution might happen with a partner.
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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:
Date & Time: Oct 30 2016 0:00 am
Event: Moon in 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: Oct 30 2016 1:38 pm
Event: New Moon at 7°Sc43′
Date & Time: Oct 30 2016 2:35 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqr Ves
Description: Transiting Moon Square Transiting Vesta
We can be a little stiff with our emotions, and we can be distracted from our work or focus. There can be difficulty expressing tenderness, concern, or care.
Date & Time: Oct 30 2016 4:50 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Pll Nep
Description: Transiting Moon Parallel Transiting Neptune
Date & Time: Oct 30 2016 10:23 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: Oct 30 2016 1:38 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: Oct 30 2016 1:42 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Pll Jun
Description: Transiting Moon Parallel Transiting Juno
Date & Time: Oct 30 2016 4:55 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Tri Nep
Description: Transiting Moon Trine Transiting Neptune
This is a feel-good time if we allow ourselves to relax and tune into the subtle aspects of life – art, nature, beauty, dreams, and spiritual realms. We absorb things easily, our senses are in good form, and we more naturally accept things and people as they are. There is no need to look for definite answers right now.
Date & Time: Oct 30 2016 6:12 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cnj Mer
Description: Transiting Moon Conjunction Transiting Mercury
Ideas flow freely and surface spontaneously. We express feelings and thoughts with clarity. We are busy, alert, curious, and communicative. This can be an excellent time for cooperative projects.
Date & Time: Oct 30 2016 8:39 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sxt Nod
Description: Transiting Moon Sextile Transiting North Node
A good time for dealing with the public, for making connections, and for taking positive steps towards a personal or professional goal. You are able to make changes. This is a feel-good time for embracing new opportunities.
Date & Time: Oct 30 2016 8:57 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mer Tri Nep
Description: Transiting Mercury Trine Transiting Neptune
Our words and thoughts can be more imaginative and colorful, subtle or creative. We can experience a sense of knowing and understanding with minimal explanation or instruction. Intuition is highlighted or awakened.
Strong Signs, Elements, Modes
BALANCE OF SIGNS
SCORPIO STRONG
Intense, magnetic, penetrating perception, power to confront. Can be destructive, vengeful, jealous, overly dramatic.
SAGITTARIUS STRONG
Inspiring, broad vision, enthusiastic, goal seeking, truthful, adventurous. Can be reckless, unrestrained, tactless.
CAPRICORN STRONG
Disciplined, responsible, reliable, industrious, conscientious, practical, achieving. Can be pessimistic, overly conventional, rigid, materialistic, callous.
BALANCE OF ELEMENTS
AIR WEAK
We may have a difficult time being objective or detached. We may not be especially communicative.
WATER STRONG
We are more compassionate, emotional, and intuitive than usual, and we may react emotionally to situations, possibly at the expense of logic or practicality.
BALANCE OF MODES
The modes are balanced.
Current Lunar Phase
LUNAR PHASE: BALSAMIC
Moon less than 45 degrees behind the Sun.
Time to tie up loose ends, review, reflect, let go, and edit.
The following aspects (major only) and positions are at noon (EDT) on October 30th:
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).
**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
THE MOON IN SCORPIO
You have an emotional intensity, and a strong need for drama. Under stress you will create drama and intensity in your life. You may have been born at a time when your mother experienced a crisis, or your birth may have been traumatic. Your mother may have been possessive and intense.
ASPECTS OF THE MOON
CONJUNCTION THE SUN Orb 0°44′ Applying
A New Moon. Intensity of focus, a new beginning, fresh energy, intiative, impulse.
CONJUNCTION MERCURY Orb 2°38′ Applying
We are speaking with feeling or intellectualizing our feelings. We express feelings and thoughts with clarity. We are busy, alert, curious, and communicative. This can be an excellent time for cooperative projects. Ideas flow freely and surface spontaneously.
TRINE NEPTUNE Orb 2°26′ Applying
We are turning into the subtle aspects of life – art, nature, beauty, dreams, and spiritual realms. We more naturally accept situations and people as they are. Sensitivity, compassion.
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.
8TH DEGREE OF SCORPIO
Part of Body: Scrotum, left Fallopian tube
Sabian Symbol: The moon shining across a lake.
ASPECTS OF THE SUN
CONJUNCTION MERCURY Orb 1°54′ Separating
Thoughts and communications about ourselves and our goals. We are expressing ourselves confidently, directly, and clearly.
TRINE NEPTUNE Orb 1°41′ Applying
We are able to see matters, and people, from a perspective that allows for, and finds beauty in, differences. We may be recognizing our more charitable, altruistic, and compassionate urges.
MERCURY
MERCURY IN SCORPIO
You use resources well. You have a tendency to delve into the core of matters, preferring this to superficial knowledge. You may also be a worrier. Communications with you are intense.
10TH DEGREE OF SCORPIO
Part of Body: Corpus cavernosum of penis
Sabian Symbol: A fellowship supper reawakens unforgettable inner ties.
ASPECTS OF MERCURY
TRINE NEPTUNE Orb 0°12′ Separating
Our words and thoughts can be more imaginative and colorful, subtle or creative. We can experience a sense of knowing and understanding with minimal explanation or instruction. Intuition is highlighted or awakened.
VENUS
VENUS IN SAGITTARIUS
You want to share adventure with your partner, ranging from sharing adventurous ideas to hiking in the mountains. You may also enjoy relating with foreigners, and dining out with your partner at foreign restaurants.
15TH DEGREE OF SAGITTARIUS
Part of Body: Right iliac vein
Sabian Symbol: The ground hog looking for its shadow.
ASPECTS OF VENUS
CONJUNCTION SATURN Orb 0°42′ Separating
You are shy and inhibited in your personal relationships. You fear commitment and tend to either be the one in control or to choose a partner who tries to control you. One of your parents may have been too strict and consequently you fear expressing yourself. Once you overcome your feelings of inadequacy you will have the ability to form secure and long-lasting relationships based on firm foundations. You are faithful and loyal.
TRINE URANUS Orb 6°56′ Applying
We are open to new or unusual experiences. Our intuition for making changes serves us well now, and there can be good business sense, particularly for tapping into current or future trends. There is a healthy level of detachment experienced now that opens us up to new ideas, methods, art forms, and ways of relating.
MARS
MARS IN CAPRICORN
You will pursue your personal desires in a responsible and methodical manner. You have strong ambitions, and may be domineering if threatened.
24TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN
Part of Body: Muscle insertions of upper to lower legs
Sabian Symbol: A woman entering a convent.
ASPECTS OF MARS
SQUARE URANUS Orb 1°08′ Separating
The desire to assert independence and to dominate can be strong. Impulsiveness can be a problem. We can be rebellious and willful, ignoring others’ needs in the process.
SEXTILE CHIRON Orb 1°54′ Separating
You have the opportunity to be an empathetic and powerful leader of the downtrodden people of the world.
JUPITER
JUPITER IN LIBRA
You have a strong concern for justice. You are a diplomatic teacher, and express your spiritual values in your relationships.
11TH DEGREE OF LIBRA
Part of Body: Nerve supply to kidney and renal pelvis
Sabian Symbol: A professor peering over his glasses.
ASPECTS OF JUPITER
SEXTILE SATURN Orb 3°19′ Applying
You have a chance to be very successful as you are neither profligate nor mean, but have a balance.
SQUARE PLUTO Orb 4°17′ Applying
You will need to learn to have confidence in yourself even when life deals you a few blows. You range from over confident to completely lacking in confidence. The truth lies somewhere in between.
SATURN
SATURN IN SAGITTARIUS
Saturn in Sagittarius asks us to take on the responsibility of living according to our personal truths and principles, and to be loyal to these. This is a time for turning a critical eye to those beliefs and principles that don’t accurately reflect our authentic selves. (December 23, 2014, to June 14, 2015, then September 17, 2015, to December 20, 2017)
15TH DEGREE OF SAGITTARIUS
Part of Body: Right iliac vein
Sabian Symbol: The ground hog looking for its shadow.
ASPECTS OF SATURN
SQUARE NEPTUNE Orb 4°53′ Separating
Some feelings of disillusionment can come now as our dreams and ideals can be put to the test. Questioning our faith in our dreams can lead to lack of follow-through or wasteful activities and avoidance of responsibilities. Ideally, this crisis leads to a realignment of material goals and spiritual ideals as we assess what is truly meaningful to us.
URANUS
URANUS IN ARIES
The urge to start fresh, to break free from restrictive attitudes or circumstances, to totally redesign an area of our lives (or even our personalities), and to gain freedom through independence is strong during this cycle. (May 27, 2010, to August 13, 2010, then March 11th, 2011, to May 15, 2018, then November 6, 2018, to March 6, 2019).
22ND DEGREE OF ARIES
Part of Body: Cheek muscles
Sabian Symbol: The gate to the garden of desire.
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)
10TH DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Left metatarsals
Sabian Symbol: An aviator in the clouds.
ASPECTS OF NEPTUNE
CONJUNCTION THE SOUTH NODE Orb 1°54′ Applying
You have a tendency to daydream and live in a fantasy world, possibly even escaping into the world of drugs and depression. Your quest in this life is to put your creative talents to positive use.
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).
16TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN
Part of Body: Condyle of right tibia
Sabian Symbol: Boys and girls in gymnasium suits.
Chiron, Major Asteroids, and Moon’s Nodes: in Sign and in Aspect
CHIRON
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).
22ND DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Achilles tendon of right foot
Sabian Symbol: A man bringing down the new law from Sinai.
VESTA
VESTA IN LEO
You work most creatively when left to your own devices. You feel pride in your work and can be inspired by romance and fun. Play and work are closely linked for you.
3RD DEGREE OF LEO
Part of Body: Right coronary artery
Sabian Symbol: A woman having her hair bobbed.
PALLAS
PALLAS IN AQUARIUS
Your mind can be brilliant, original and insightful. You can quickly grasp new ideas and apply them to the future. You fight for your ideals and humanitarian or political causes.
20TH DEGREE OF AQUARIUS
Part of Body: Spinal nervous system
Sabian Symbol: A big white dove, a message bearer.
JUNO
JUNO IN SCORPIO
You want an intense and sexual relationship. You want your partner’s total attention and demand a high degree of sensuality.
28TH DEGREE OF SCORPIO
Part of Body: Mucous membranes
Sabian Symbol: The king of the fairies approaching his domain.
CERES
CERES IN ARIES
You feel cared for when people are allowing you to be independent. You also believe that the best way of caring for others is to let them be themselves. You will suffer if you feel dominated or caged in.
27TH DEGREE OF ARIES
Part of Body: Fornix/frontal bone
Sabian Symbol: Through imagination, a lost opportunity is regained.
THE NORTH NODE
THE NORTH NODE IN VIRGO
This is a quest to become dedicated to the service of others. You will need to overcome the tendency to daydream and feel overwhelmed and to put your compassion and wisdom to practical use for humanity.
12TH DEGREE OF VIRGO
Part of Body: Abdominal aorta
Sabian Symbol: A bride with her veil snatched away.
THE SOUTH NODE
THE SOUTH NODE IN PISCES
This is a quest to become dedicated to the service of others. You will need to overcome the tendency to daydream and feel overwhelmed and to put your compassion and wisdom to practical use for humanity.
12TH DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Plantar artery of right foot
Sabian Symbol: An examination of initiates.
*** CONJUNCTIONS TO SELECT FIXED STARS ***
Transits Oct 30 2016 – Event Chart
Aspects to Plu 15°Cp13 -21°26′
Cnj 15°Cp32 VEGA Charismatic, magical, lucky
Aspects to Nod 11°Vi16 +07°20′
Cnj 11°Vi32 ZOSMA — A victim or a savior
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