The Moon is in Scorpio all day (until Wednesday, October 5th, at 4:26 AM).- The Moon is void from 9:04 PM forward (until tomorrow at 4:26 AM).
- The Moon is waxing and in its New phase until 11:00 PM, after which the Moon is waxing and in its Waxing Crescent phase.
- A New Moon occurred on September 30th, and a First Quarter Moon will occur on the 9th.
- Mercury is direct and in its post-retrograde shadow phase until October 6th.
Times are EDT
Horoscopes
Aries
This is an excellent day for establishing better habits and patterns in relationships, dear Aries, or for teaming up with someone and accomplishing good things. You may be taking pride in your commitment to someone or a project now. Today, you see the value in slowing things down in order to get something just right. Positive gestures and actions taken now have a real impact on your future. Coming to an understanding with a friend can be both relieving and releasing. You are slightly more ambitious now, pleasantly so, which motivates you to face issues or tackle details that you might miss or ignore on other days.
Taurus
Work or health goals are in good favor for you today, dear Taurus. Things seem to be clicking into place, and you’re not fazed by those that don’t. You are feeling stable and steady. Work benefits from long-term strategy rather than quick fixes. Draw up plans for improving your daily routines, and feel better for it. Feeling on top of the little things in your life can do huge things for your confidence and general outlook. Awareness of your limitations is reasonable and doesn’t drag you down today. In fact, you’re not glossing things over which leads to a sense that you can handle things. A plan for better health and habits can come together.
Gemini
You are in a playful and even celebratory cycle these days, dear Gemini, but today, you want to make things work. You’re quite happy to settle into a routine right now if it’s productive. There can be a feeling that you can rely on someone and a sense that you’d rather take care of matters that secure you in the long term than pursue instant gratification. While others’ demands on your time remain strong, the added responsibility becomes you. This is a time when patience is respected more than usual. A close relationship can be enhanced today with honesty and a show of commitment. While a steady, conservative approach works well for much of the day, passions rise tonight and tomorrow.
Cancer
This can be a good time for working at improving home life, family, or work, dear Cancer, 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. Organizing, editing, and rearranging are favored. This is a fine day for applying yourself with vigor to the practical details that hold your life together. Your attention span is longer and long-term satisfaction can be a goal. Focus should be on what’s ultimately best for you and yours rather than quick fixes. You are wearing an aura of competence and dedication, and someone may be recommending you or talking favorably about you today.
Leo
Practical matters are in focus and favorable today, dear Leo. This is a good time for improving a relationship with sincere communications or simply being there for someone. Comforting words may figure strongly now. The focus is on stability, steadiness, and effort. A verbal promise or commitment may be made. 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 efforts to strengthen and stabilize. With commitment and self-honesty, you can improve a connection or repair a problematic relationship. It’s also a good day for getting answers to important questions and organizing an important area of your life.
Virgo
Activities that remind you of the simple pleasures in life are in strong favor today, dear Virgo. You’re able to think realistically and practically and act moderately as a result. You see the value of slowing down and getting things right the first time through. Look for ways to improve and strengthen your life, particularly related to finances and the home. You might consider investing in things that improve your feeling of security. Small steps towards improving your life taken now can be vastly satisfying. The best methods used today are orderly and organized, or traditional. Aim to strengthen areas of your life so that they can withstand challenges at a later date. Sound advice about financial matters might also be forthcoming now, or an investment in your family’s future might be in focus.
Libra
You have more clout than usual today, dear Libra, and may be speaking as an authority on a matter. Look for ways to empower yourself through activities that improve and strengthen your life and your future. You might enjoy good advice (getting or giving), practical news, and useful conversations. Common sense is your best friend today. Applying yourself to mental and learning pursuits can bring rewards at a later date. You enjoy small accomplishments today. Bold moves don’t make much sense with the energies of the day, as they tend to favor realistic, deliberate, and moderate actions. Studies, training, and skills development can be in focus. Traditional methods seem to work better for you right now – there are better times for going out on a limb.
Scorpio
You can have much success working behind the scenes, in private, or in solitude today, dear Scorpio, and you’re likely to enjoy it thoroughly. In fact, work or research helps you to regroup and renew yourself right now. The desire is to focus on worthwhile pursuits. Channel your energies into business or practical endeavors that will improve and strengthen your life. It’s a good time for mature decisions and bucketsful of common sense. Look for ways to bring resolve to issues from your past and focus on taking better care of your mental and emotional health as you go forward. Channel your energies into a business project or some other practical endeavor that will indeed make life easier and/or more fulfilling. You could be putting pieces of a puzzle together about a past problem. You are learning things that strengthen your judgment.
Sagittarius
Working solidly towards a personal happiness or group goal can be fruitful and fulfilling today, dear Sagittarius. You are likely to see the value of slowing down and pacing yourself. 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. The practical side of your relationships is emphasized now. Exceptional common sense and the motivation to work hard are both with you, benefiting you now and in the future. New projects started now have a great chance of surviving in the long term. Research brings valuable insights.
Capricorn
Your sign is known for its realism and common sense, dear Capricorn, and today these traits are even more distinct (and valued). Business endeavors are especially favored, and work that you’ve done behind the scenes can come in handy. You’re bringing your inner wisdom to the table today, and others are likely to appreciate you for your ability to combine common sense with intuition and experience. There is very good energy for starting a new project or working on a current job. While you’re inclined to go it alone today, do check in with friends, associates, and networks as they can be wonderful sources of new ideas.
Aquarius
You can experience the motivation and determination to work on a project that means much to you today, dear Aquarius, or to take care of practical affairs that strengthen or improve your life in small but measurable ways. You are thinking in terms of the “long run” right now, and with this increased foresight, decisions made today are solid. Personal magnetism and impact are heightened. You quite readily muster up the necessary enthusiasm to get going on your plans and initiatives, but it’s your patience now that makes all the difference. Friendships are favorable and supportive, although there may be a tendency to be matter-of-fact with emotions when more tenderness is preferable.
Pisces
You can be a little more serious than usual today, dear Pisces, but in a useful and rewarding way. A Sun-Saturn aspect helps you to see the value of preparation and foresight. Your ambition may be stimulated in pleasant ways right now, and you might decide to concentrate on practical details that need handling. This can also be a good time for cooperating and agreeing with a parent or boss. The employing of strategy makes sense today and will get you going in the right direction. A partner may be showing dedication. You might decide to take action now on revelations you’ve had recently, or you may be dealing with matters that have caused you frustration in the past. While there is a practical theme to the day, as it advances and into tomorrow, passions rise!
*Remember to read horoscopes for your Ascendant sign and Sun sign.
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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 4 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 4 2016 9:04 pm
Event: Moon goes void of course
Date & Time: Oct 4 2016 6:40 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cnj Jun
Description: Transiting Moon Conjunction Transiting Juno
The desire or need to connect with someone is strong now. We are sensitive to what others are thinking, needing, and feeling.
Date & Time: Oct 4 2016 6:53 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqr Pal
Description: Transiting Moon Square Transiting Pallas
Our judgment may be temporarily impaired by excessive emotions, or emotional bias. We may be experiencing a conundrum. Someone’s belief or idea can make us feel insecure or out of sorts, or otherwise rub us the wrong way. There can be sensitivity to others’ opinions experienced now.
Date & Time: Oct 4 2016 7:37 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon SSq Mar
Description: Transiting Moon SemiSquare Transiting Mars
We can overreact and exhibit impatience. However, this can also be a time of self-motivation.
Date & Time: Oct 4 2016 8:58 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon SSq Jup
Description: Transiting Moon SemiSquare Transiting Jupiter
Self-indulgence is more likely now. We’re not as inclined to consider the consequences of over-eating, over-drinking, or overdoing in general. We may be acting in a haughty manner.
Date & Time: Oct 4 2016 12:20 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Tri Chi
Description: Transiting Moon Trine Transiting Chiron
There can be new or easy understanding of our feelings and impressions now. We have a greater understanding of, or compassion for, others’ plights. We are more emotionally present and involved. Synchronicity is a feature of our daily life right now. Tune in and enjoy the spiritual signposts.
Date & Time: Oct 4 2016 2:07 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Qnx Ura
Description: Transiting Moon Quincunx Transiting Uranus
There can be vague insecurity stimulated now, as we feel a little out of control faced with unpredictable events or feelings. There may be a conflict between a desire for familiarity and comfort, and the need for a change or excitement.
Date & Time: Oct 4 2016 8:13 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Tri Ves
Description: Transiting Moon Trine Transiting Vesta
We can derive a nice feeling of satisfaction and fulfillment from tending to our responsibilities, work, or other commitment. We are more able to make sacrifices or put our emotions aside in order to get something important done. Alternatively, we can bring more sensitivity to our practical affairs. This can be a good time to commit fully to something – especially health and healing matters. It’s also a strong time for taking care of domestic matters.
Date & Time: Oct 4 2016 9:04 pm
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: Oct 4 2016 10:58 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon SSq Sun
Description: Transiting Moon SemiSquare Transiting Sun
What we feel and what we think we should do can be at odds with one another temporarily. There can be discontent or indecisiveness. We could be feeling out of sorts. Tensions will pass.
Date & Time: Oct 4 2016 12:58 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 4 2016 1:10 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mer Sxt Ves
Description: Transiting Mercury Sextile Transiting Vesta
We are willing to put in the effort for a mental interest or project, and can feel pleasantly dedicated to our work or ideas. We are more able to focus on what we’re doing and communicating, and are more inclined to notice and consider details.
Date & Time: Oct 4 2016 11:21 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Chi Pll Pal
Description: Transiting Chiron Parallel Transiting Pallas
Date & Time: Oct 4 2016 1:17 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Pal Sqr Jun
Description: Transiting Pallas Square Transiting Juno
This can be a difficult time to listen and relate to others due to a tendency to try to one-up or undermine others’ opinions or to score intellectual points.
Strong Signs, Elements, Modes
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.
CAPRICORN STRONG
Disciplined, responsible, reliable, industrious, conscientious, practical, achieving. Can be pessimistic, overly conventional, rigid, materialistic, callous.
BALANCE OF ELEMENTS
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.
BALANCE OF MODES
The modes are balanced.
Current Lunar Phase
LUNAR PHASE: NEW MOON
Moon 0 to 45 degrees ahead of the Sun.
This is an energetic, impulsive, and subjective period of time. We are looking for new projects and opportunities.
The following aspects (major only) and positions are at noon (EDT) on October 4th:
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
SEXTILE MERCURY Orb 3°53′ Applying
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, all things equal.
QUINCUNX URANUS Orb 1°03′ Applying
There can be vague insecurity stimulated now, as we feel a little out of control faced with unpredictable events or feelings. There may be a conflict between a desire for familiarity and comfort, and the need for a change or excitement.
TRINE CHIRON Orb 0°10′ Applying
There can be new or easy understanding of our feelings and impressions now. We have a greater understanding of, or compassion for, others’ problems. We are more emotionally present and involved.
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.
12TH DEGREE OF LIBRA
Part of Body: Left renal system
Sabian Symbol: Miners emerging from a mine.
ASPECTS OF THE SUN
CONJUNCTION JUPITER Orb 6°25′ Separating
We are feeling especially vital, confident, generous, and enthusiastic. This is a good time to take steps to grow something–our business, our significant relationships, and so forth.
SEXTILE SATURN Orb 0°02′ 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.
SQUARE PLUTO Orb 3°05′ Applying
We may be tempted to control or manipulate events and people, and can have difficulty reaching a compromise. We might need to reevaluate expectations, face our fears, manage power struggles, and deal with urges to control others and situations.
MERCURY
MERCURY IN VIRGO
You have a discriminating mind, and can be critical and analytical. You can also become obsessed with detailed knowledge. This may be to your detriment in daily life, although it is very beneficial for doing any kind of research. You like to be precise in your communications with others.
26TH DEGREE OF VIRGO
Part of Body: Abdominal veins
Sabian Symbol: A boy with a censer serves near the priest.
ASPECTS OF MERCURY
OPPOSITION CHIRON Orb 3°43′ Separating
There can be insecurity about our own ideas or decisions, or we may not know who/what to believe. Words, or lack of, can hurt right now. There is greater sensitivity to what is being said, choice of words, and syntax.
VENUS
VENUS IN SCORPIO
You have an intense need for relationships. You will also be intense once in a relationship. You will want to know your partner’s innermost thoughts and yet you may have a tendency to secrecy.
14TH DEGREE OF SCORPIO
Part of Body: Foreskin
Sabian Symbol: Telephone linemen at work.
ASPECTS OF VENUS
TRINE NEPTUNE Orb 3°39′ Separating
We are more sensitive to others’ needs and wants, and more desirous of harmony, love, beauty, and balance. We are generous, compassionate, open, and vulnerable. Spiritual/emotional concerns trump material ones at this time.
SEXTILE PLUTO Orb 1°28′ Applying
We’re a better judge of value right now – who and what are important to us. We might see one another, and our relationships, in a different light. We could reconnect with someone or improve an existing bond.
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.
5TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN
Part of Body: Cutaneous nerves of knee
Sabian Symbol: People rowing a canoe and dancing a war dance.
ASPECTS OF MARS
SQUARE JUPITER Orb 0°34′ Applying
Our fighting, defending spirits are strong. We might be on a crusade. We could be too quick to take offense or to make judgments. Avoid unnecessary conflict and overreaching. Direct excess energy into positive enterprises for positive results rather than adding more to your agenda.
JUPITER
JUPITER IN LIBRA
You have a strong concern for justice. You are a diplomatic teacher, and express your spiritual values in your relationships.
6TH DEGREE OF LIBRA
Part of Body: Pubis
Sabian Symbol: The ideals of a man abundantly crystallized.
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)
12TH DEGREE OF SAGITTARIUS
Part of Body: Long saphenous veins
Sabian Symbol: A flag that turns into an eagle that crows.
ASPECTS OF SATURN
SQUARE NEPTUNE Orb 2°05′ 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).
23RD DEGREE OF ARIES
Part of Body: Muscles of mastication
Sabian Symbol: A woman in pastel colors carrying a heavy and valuable but Veiled load.
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 2°35′ 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).
15TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN
Part of Body: Left knee cartilage
Sabian Symbol: Many toys in the children’s ward of a hospital.
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).
23RD DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Achilles tendon of left foot
Sabian Symbol: A `materializing medium’.
VESTA
VESTA IN CANCER
You are committed to your family and loved ones, especially when they need you. However, you may withdraw like a crab into your shell if you feel hurt by those closest to you. You enjoy working with those close to you.
26TH DEGREE OF CANCER
Part of Body: Mammary glands
Sabian Symbol: Guests are reading in the library of a luxurious home.
PALLAS
PALLAS IN AQUARIUS
Your mind can be brilliant, original and insightful. You are able to 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.
20TH DEGREE OF SCORPIO
Part of Body: Ligaments of penis, Bartholin’s glands
Sabian Symbol: A woman drawing two dark curtains aside.
CERES
CERES IN TAURUS
You feel cared for when loved ones give you a sense of stability and security. You like to be touched and stroked and nurtured in practical ways. You also like to show others you care through practical means.
2ND DEGREE OF TAURUS
Part of Body: Palate
Sabian Symbol: An electrical storm.
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.
13TH DEGREE OF VIRGO
Part of Body: Hepatic arteries
Sabian Symbol: A powerful statesman wins to his cause a hysterical mob.
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.
13TH DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Plantar artery of left foot
Sabian Symbol: A sword in a museum.
*** CONJUNCTIONS TO SELECT FIXED STARS ***
Transits Oct 4 2016 – Event Chart
Aspects to Venus 13°Sc27 -16°15′
Cnj 12°Sc31 ALPHECCA Fruitfulness
Aspects to Pluto 14°Cp56 -21°25′
Cnj 15°Cp32 VEGA Charismatic, magical, lucky
Aspects to Vesta 25°Cn50 +19°42′
Cnj 26°Cn00 PROCYON Short lived opportunities
Aspects to Juno 19°Sc20 -07°53′
Cnj 19°Sc35 ZUBEN ELSCHEMALI– Negative social reform
Aspects to Node 12°Vi23 +06°54′
Cnj 11°Vi32 ZOSMA — A victim or a saviour
Aspects to Black Moon 15°Sc10 -11°56′
Cnj 15°Sc18 ZUBEN ELGENUBI Positive social reform
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