- The Moon is in Sagittarius all day (until Monday, March 20th, at 11:30 AM).
- The Moon is waning and in its Waning Gibbous phase.
- The Full Moon occurred on the 12th in the sign of Virgo, and the Last Quarter Moon will occur on March 20th.
- Venus is retrograde (Venus is retrograde from March 4-April 15).
Times are EDT.
Horoscopes
Aries
Conversations today tend to turn to you or revolve around you, dear Aries, with Mercury and Venus aligning in your sign. Others are taking a special interest in you and could be talking about you quite a bit right now. You are a little more open about expressing your ideas, but someone else, while communicative and interested, could be holding something back. Nevertheless, you can remain very much a priority in a special someone’s life now even with some signals crossing. Personal magnetism runs high, although you may not be expressing a lot of warmth in your communications, and could be focusing a little too much on the intellect. While it’s an excellent time for rethinking and reevaluating personal plans and projects, it’s not the time to make final or impactful decisions – it’s better for entertaining possibilities.
Taurus
This can be an animated day for conversations and busy time for thinking and analyzing, dear Taurus. The past illuminates in a meaningful way for you now, and the focus is on love and past relating patterns. While discoveries may be about emotions, your ability to detach a little from emotions is what benefits you the most for the time being. Analyze the past only if it feels comfortable and productive doing so. At the moment, our minds are moving much faster than our hearts, so take things easy. You might be inclined to talk about personal matters, although you tend to leave some of the deeper things out. You or others can be dwelling on what happened in the past, and this can be a very tricky area, so tread softly, but consider looking at old matters in new ways. More information could surface about the past or about a private matter that will help you make better decisions about the future. For now, process and digest things rather than finalize.
Gemini
Energy is lively and creative around you today, dear Gemini, and you are anxious to get your responsibilities out of the way in order to enjoy it. While the overall theme of the day is light, there can be a distinct focus on matters of the past, particularly related to old projects and friends and lovers. New information about old matters can come to light now. A conversation with a friend can quickly turn to the past today, or you could learn something about–or make contact with–someone from your past. Nostalgia is good, but dredging up old issues may get you into tricky territory. You’re more inclined to live in the mind than dig deeper, and this can be very useful. However, remember that your heart may not be ready to talk or know about everything that your mind is curious about.
Cancer
With Venus retrograde until mid-April, dear Cancer, you may be dealing with temporary problems with career projects, family matters, and relationships. Today, complications in your relationships come into stronger focus, but you can approach them in a new way as you perceive them from a different perspective. Keep a safe distance emotionally if you need to draw conclusions. Socially, it’s better to keep things as light as possible, even if the day’s pace can get a little hectic at times. While you’re giving a lot of thought to your career and the path it’s taking, today is about looking back and analyzing. This is a critical time for reevaluating your projects and goals, and today, you are likely to have a special window into the past that helps you make decisions for the future.
Leo
Good energy is with you for coming together or seeing eye to eye with others today, dear Leo. The only possible kink in plans is the potential for getting fired up about an opinion or cause you believe in. Don’t let a lack of agreement on a philosophical matter ruin the compatibility that you are feeling in other areas, which is tremendous. You may be living in the mind and temporarily overlooking the emotional side of things. Sharing knowledge with someone can be especially rewarding, but it’s important to keep conversations on a light level. Today is excellent for reviewing past choices, studies, or beliefs and perhaps considering which attitudes or projects you’d be better off leaving behind you. Through conversations or musings today, you can gain significant insight into mysteries from your past.
Virgo
This can be an exciting day for learning something about a past matter, dear Virgo, and breakthroughs or discoveries are likely to be of an emotional, private nature. You are open to talking about or analyzing very personal matters, although you can be a little detached from it all. This detachment can help you be objective but consider that your heart may not be ready for where you’re going mentally. A conversation may occur with a love interest or partner but be aware that it can quickly spiral into past patterns of conversing to the point that nothing is truly solved. Or, a conversation with a love from your past can spark up today. Either way, love is a big theme, and it’s very focused on past relating patterns. Even if things get nowhere or seem to go backward, it’s a necessary process for illuminating where you stand and what you will take forward into the future. You’re in the position to play detective. Look for clues that give you a new perspective on an old issue.
Libra
Love might seek you out today, dear Libra, promising some pleasant times. However, do be careful that you avoid the trap of communicating and relating in patterns that don’t serve you well anymore just because they’re familiar. If you stay too rooted in your old ways of approaching an issue, others might also focus on past matters that you’d prefer not to remember or review. Do your best to be open to new and improved ways of connecting so that you’re learning and reviewing, not merely rehashing. Negotiations can figure strongly now, and it’s a time for being fair and objective. Reconnecting with people from your past can be a strong draw for some of you now. Learning new things about a previous relationship can figure strongly for others.
Scorpio
People in your life are more likely to take the initiative today and speak up or speak out, dear Scorpio. You may learn where you stand, but do be aware that underlying matters can complicate what seem to be positive communications. There’s a tendency now to live in the mind and not necessarily speak from the heart. This also applies to you – your mind may be ahead of your heart right now, and it may be best to keep things light as a result. Attention is drawn to work and health habits, and you can resolve many problems through brainstorming and analysis by looking back or reviewing past endeavors, or reviving old projects. You have special insight into whether your ventures, particularly those related to health or work and daily affairs, are actually fulfilling you. Some things may feel a little hollow to you now. Conversations or information coming in today and this week can lead to a reevaluation of these matters.
Sagittarius
Conversations and thoughts today tend to revolve around love, the past, and personal fulfillment, dear Sagittarius, although the general approach is one of cool intellectual detachment and not necessarily warm sentimentality. With Mercury forming a conjunction to retrograde Venus, the past or emotional unrest can very well be big topics now. Love energy is good, but you may want to avoid getting too caught up in past behaviors when you are interacting with familiar people. If it didn’t work in the past, it’s certainly not going to work now! However, this is a good time to reevaluate key areas of your life, mainly related to creativity, hobbies, romance, and friendship, in terms of whether or not they truly fulfill you. Some of you can reconnect with an old love or friend, or you may be learning something new about a previous relationship.
Capricorn
You are looking at old problems from a new perspective today, dear Capricorn, as new information comes in or strong memories prompt you to muse about the past. For some, an annoying problem now unravels, and you have a lightbulb-over-the-head moment. However much your mind enjoys all of this, your heart may need to play some catch-up, so treat yourself with care. Conversations and thoughts can quickly turn to the past today, and love can be a tricky topic, even if intentions are in the right place. Keep things light and lively. Much attention can be pointed to unresolved relationship matters, and new insight can emerge. Be fair and nonjudgmental, but take your time processing everything. Understanding any unrest or lack of fulfillment you might have in your home life, with your current living arrangements, or with your career can figure strongly now.
Aquarius
Today holds the promise of new insight into relationships and projects, dear Aquarius. Solving problems, particularly of the intellectual or mechanical variety, is a cinch today as Mercury and Venus align in your communications sector. You might hear of–or have a conversation with someone about–a tricky love situation, a past problem, or an issue with feeling unfulfilled as Venus is retrograde. This might be a former friend or lover returning or some other complicated love triangle. Conversation and thoughts tend to revolve around sorting out previous relationship problems. You might learn something new that gives you a little more clarity on a matter that has confused or haunted you. Some of you can be drawn to a past project or study with renewed interest, or you could discover that a current course of study or venture is no longer fulfilling you.
Pisces
This can be a particularly chatty and curious time, dear Pisces. However, others can’t seem to touch deeper matters with you right now. There is a hesitancy in you about digging down too deeply or opening up about personal issues. You might thoroughly enjoy, however, sharing your ideas and opinions on broader issues. Personal finances or personal possessions and questions of ownership can become a big topic today. It’s time for review, not for making important decisions about your assets. New information about an old problem can emerge, or you may talk or think yourself to the point of a whole new perspective on a business, money matter, or relationship. You might get a second chance or look at a project, purchase, or relationship. Some might find a lost item of value.
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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:
*Times above are Eastern Standard Time.
Date & Time: 18 Mar 2017 0:00 am
Event: Moon in Sagittarius
Description: The Moon in Sagittarius
This is a time for expanding our mind and experience, exploring new pathways, aiming high, and broadening our horizons. It’s not as strong for detail or routine work. There can be restlessness, courage, and spontaneity now.
Date & Time: 18 Mar 2017 4:12 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqr Nod
Description: Transiting Moon Square Transiting North Node
This is the trigger for out with the old and in with the new. We could feel at odds with others on an emotional level. Public relations are not as favorable now. Plans could need reworking. We could feel temporarily out of the loop.
Date & Time: 18 Mar 2017 6:19 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon SSq Plu
Description: Transiting Moon SemiSquare Transiting Pluto
Deeper feelings emerge suddenly, and possibly in a disruptive way. We may be over-reacting or going to extremes. Wait for the tension to subside before taking action.
Date & Time: 18 Mar 2017 9:15 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqq Ves
Description: Transiting Moon SesquiSquare 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: 18 Mar 2017 9:34 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: 18 Mar 2017 10:30 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Qnx Mar
Description: Transiting Moon Quincunx Transiting Mars
There can be tension and feelings of restlessness or impatience, as what we want to do may not feel perfectly right, or we may be lacking the courage. Avoid taking it out on the wrong things or people.
Date & Time: 18 Mar 2017 2:06 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqq Ura
Description: Transiting Moon SesquiSquare Transiting Uranus
We can easily find ourselves all wound up and nervous. Unpredictable responses from others (and ourselves). Emotional eruptions are possible. Not a good time to make permanent decisions, particularly about relationships and family/domestic matters.
Date & Time: 18 Mar 2017 3:58 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Tri Ven
Description: Transiting Moon Trine 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: 18 Mar 2017 6:05 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Tri Mer
Description: Transiting Moon Trine 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. We are alert, observant, and our memory is good.
Date & Time: 18 Mar 2017 10:56 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: 18 Mar 2017 7:26 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mer Cnj Ven
Description: Transiting Mercury Conjunction Transiting Venus
We are more agreeable, sociable, and focused on balance and harmony. Flowing social conversation. Spirit of compromise and agreement. Harmonious interaction. Clarity. Appreciation of beauty.
Strong Signs, Elements, Modes
ARIES STRONG
Initiating, pioneering energy. Independent, bold, courageous, assertive, fiery, inspirational, direct, decisive. Can be egotistical, impulsive, impatient, aggressive, lacking subtlety.
SAGITTARIUS STRONG
Inspiring, broad vision, enthusiastic, goal seeking, truthful, adventurous. Can be reckless, unrestrained, tactless.
PISCES STRONG
Compassionate, sensitive, self-sacrificing, gentle, intuitive. Can be escapist, impractical, hyper- sensitive, gullible.
BALANCE OF ELEMENTS
FIRE STRONG
Fire is enthusiastic, dynamic, and spontaneous, but lacks reflection. We are more courageous and adventurous now, with a tendency to act before thinking. There is little concern about what happened in the past. We are competitive and possibly impatient or bored easily.
AIR WEAK
We may have a difficult time being objective or detached. We may not be especially communicative.
BALANCE OF MODES
FIXED WEAK
The modes are balanced.
LUNAR PHASE: DISSEMINATING
Moon 135 to 90 degrees behind the Sun.
Sharing our knowledge with the world is a major motivation at this stage. We believe we have gained much knowledge and wisdom through our experiences, and want to ensure others have the benefit as well.
The following aspects (major only) and positions are at noon (EDT) on March 18th:
Note that when an aspect is applying, it has not yet happened but is within orb – it’s pending. When an aspect is separating, it has already happened/perfected and is moving away from the aspect. Depending on the speed of the planet/body involved, the aspect will have perfected, or will perfect, in a matter of hours (often the case with the Moon), days, months, and possibly years in the case of the very slow-moving outer planets and bodies.
Note that the Moon moves at a rate of approximately one degree every 2 hours, so that if an aspect involving 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
THE MOON IN SAGITTARIUS
This is a time for expanding our mind and experience, exploring new pathways, aiming high, and broadening our horizons. It’s not as strong for detail or routine work. There can be restlessness, courage, and spontaneity now.
7TH DEGREE OF SAGITTARIUS
Part of Body: Right superior femoral artery
Sabian Symbol: Cupid knocking at the door.
ASPECTS OF THE MOON
TRINE MERCURY Orb 2°31′ Applying
Our hearts or emotional needs and our minds seem to be cooperating, and we are able to communicate effectively. It’s a good time for publicity, marketing, writing, and studying.
TRINE VENUS Orb 2°03′ Applying
We tend to seek out harmony, balance, and beauty. Love, romance, decorating, beauty treatments, the arts, creative pursuits, parties, dates, and recreation are generally favored now. There is increased sensitivity, affection, and warmth, but there could also be some appeasement, tact, and diplomacy.
QUINCUNX MARS Orb 0°41′ Separating
You suffer from irritability and nervous tension. You need to make adjustments and slow down.
SQUARE NEPTUNE Orb 5°23′ 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 PISCES
You are an imaginative and serene individual. You need to express your fantasies and imagination, and may be a dreamer or be ungrounded.
29TH DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Toenails of right foot
Sabian Symbol: A prism.
ASPECTS OF THE SUN
SQUARE SATURN Orb 0°46′ Separating
We can feel temporarily blocked or thwarted, and possibly less than confident. We might want to delay important decision making until a more enlightened, positive time.
CONJUNCTION CHIRON Orb 3°21′ Separating
You are wounded, either physically or emotionally. You are scared to express yourself because you are so sensitive to pain. At some stage in your early life you have suffered and this contributes to your adult fear of pain. You have a compassionate nature as you have the ability to understand other people’s hurts.
MERCURY
MERCURY IN ARIES
You are an independent thinker. You talk quickly, and like to think up new ideas. You may experience flashes of intuition.
10TH DEGREE OF ARIES
Part of Body: Eyeball
Sabian Symbol: A scholar creates new forms for ancient symbols.
ASPECTS OF MERCURY
CONJUNCTION VENUS Orb 0°28′ Separating
We are more agreeable, sociable, and focused on balance and harmony. Conversations flow nicely.
VENUS
VENUS IN ARIES
You will pursue a partner ardently and hastily, and yet strive for freedom and independence, once you are in an intimate relationship. You like to be the initiator in relationships, and can be aggressive. You may be a spendthrift.
9TH DEGREE OF ARIES
Part of Body: Lens of eye
Sabian Symbol: A crystal gazer.
MARS
MARS IN TAURUS
You have strong personal desires, although you will usually follow a reliable course of action in attaining those desires. You are stubborn if opposed.
7TH DEGREE OF TAURUS
Part of Body: Vocal cords
Sabian Symbol: A woman of samaria comes to draw water from the well.
JUPITER
JUPITER IN LIBRA
You have a strong concern for justice. You are a diplomatic teacher, and express your spiritual values in your relationships.
21ST DEGREE OF LIBRA
Part of Body: Renal hilum
Sabian Symbol: A crowd upon a beach.
ASPECTS OF JUPITER
OPPOSITION URANUS Orb 2°15′ Separating
You are keen to change things in this world as you see no reason to continue with the old traditions. You speak out against injustice, but may lack the patience and persistence to see through the changes.
SQUARE PLUTO Orb 1°35′ 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)
28TH DEGREE OF SAGITTARIUS
Part of Body: Right leg muscles
Sabian Symbol: An old bridge over a beautiful stream.
ASPECTS OF SATURN
TRINE URANUS Orb 4°32′ Applying
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.
SQUARE CHIRON Orb 2°35′ Applying
There can be fears now of not being competent or effective enough to meet our responsibilities, or we could find it hard to strike out on a unique path, again due to fears or insecurities. The desire to break from the status quo is strong, but we may not have the necessary confidence to do so. We may have difficulties empathizing with others and understanding ourselves.
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.
ASPECTS OF URANUS
SQUARE PLUTO Orb 3°50′ Separating
A time for making sweeping changes and for adapting to changes in order to progress. This is a time for revising, altering, overhauling, and purging. We can experience tension, fear, and pressure, but also a sense of liberation from over-attachments and situations that have been holding us back from growth.
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)
13TH DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Plantar artery of left foot
Sabian Symbol: A sword in a museum.
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).
20TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN
Part of Body: Tendons of right knee
Sabian Symbol: A hidden choir singing.
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).
25TH DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Left distal tibio-fibular joint
Sabian Symbol: The purging of the priesthood.
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.
21ST DEGREE OF CANCER
Part of Body: Inferior pancreatico-duodenal artery
Sabian Symbol: A prima donna singing.
PALLAS
PALLAS IN PISCES
You have a meditative mind, the ability to merge in your mind with the universe. You desire to heal the world through words, and may be involved in some form of artistic expression.
26TH DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Plantar nerves
Sabian Symbol: A new moon that divides its influences.
JUNO
JUNO IN CAPRICORN
You want a partner who you can respect, and who respects you. You seek long-term commitment and may marry later in life.
12TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN
Part of Body: Right knee joint
Sabian Symbol: A student of nature lecturing.
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.
14TH DEGREE OF TAURUS
Part of Body: True vocal cords
Sabian Symbol: Shellfish groping and children playing.
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.
4TH DEGREE OF VIRGO
Part of Body: Ascending colon
Sabian Symbol:
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.
4TH DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Nerves of left foot
Sabian Symbol: Heavy traffic on a narrow isthmus linking two seaside resorts.
*** CONJUNCTIONS TO SELECT FIXED STARS ***
Transits 18 Mar 2017 – Event Chart
Aspects to Ves 20°Cn35 +26°14′
Cnj 20°Cn28 CASTOR To write or create.
Aspects to Cer 13°Ta38 +12°47′
Cnj 14°Ta33 MENKAR — A victim of the Unconscious
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