Astrology of Today - Thursday September 17, 2026

Explore the astrology of the day with zodiac sign horoscopes, daily transits, Moon phases, and planetary signs and aspects.

Today’s Moon:

The Moon is in Sagittarius.
There is no void Moon period today.
The Moon is waxing and in its Waxing Crescent phase.
The New Moon occurred on the 10th in the sign of Virgo.

Retrogrades:

Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, Pluto, and Chiron are retrograde.

Ingresses:

Chiron returns to Aries today (Chiron entered Taurus on June 19, 2026, but returns to Aries from September 17, 2026, to April 14, 2027).

**Times are Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).

Daily Horoscopes/Astro Highlights for each Sign:

Aries

The day can feel quite balanced, dear Aries, and you readily get in the right frame of mind for sharing or learning. Your interests lie not only in expanding and growing something important to you, but also in how best to do it. The need for a change of pace can dominate, but you’re also ready to take things slowly but surely. It’s easier to be objective about a matter that was once quite confusing. Clarity comes naturally today. You might enjoy valuable feedback from others, and making some subtle but helpful improvements can be in the spotlight. Conversations with a partner or special friend can be fair and productive.

Taurus

Today’s transits are good for emotional strength and centering yourself, dear Taurus. The Moon spends the day in your solar eighth house of intimacy, and your need to observe and reflect is stronger than usual. You’re processing your feelings and recent events. Rather than pushing forward with new activities, you’re inclined to take time for self-discovery. The day feels balanced and orderly, and it’s just what you need at the moment. You’re more interested in the “why” and “how” of situations, people, and your inner workings. You may be a little less patient with frivolous matters or superficialities of interaction. Deeper, hidden subjects and topics come to the surface.

Gemini

Impressions are especially strong through your emotions today, dear Gemini. Still, with today’s Moon, you tend to absorb a lot from others, as you tune in more intuitively to the needs and feelings of the people close to you. You might enjoy communications that please you and make you feel hopeful for the future. Today favors a mature, forthright approach in your dealings. The urge to soak up ideas and inspiration from others is strong, and good opportunities seem to emerge to do so. Whether it’s through the encouragement of a significant person in your life or a relationship goal that is motivating you now, it’s a fine time to nurture your ambition and get things done. You seek emotional understanding and true equality.

Cancer

With the Moon in your work and health sector today, dear Cancer, you may want to help or be of service to others with practical tasks. It’s a time when you thoroughly enjoy piecing things together. Quiet or solitary activities suit you just fine, and in fact, tend to bring out your best today. It’s also a good time for handling the details that will further your financial or work goals. A pleasant emphasis on building up your resources is possible now, and you’re finding it easy and natural to tap into your talents. Today’s transits especially support efforts to refine and perfect projects and programs related to your daily life, work, and self-care. You may have good conversations or ideas about how to improve these things.

Leo

The Moon spends today in your creative sector, dear Leo, encouraging you to share your happy feelings. Still, working on longer-term projects that don’t pay off immediately, whether materially or spiritually, makes sense now. You’re inclined to make the most of your leisure time. Good advice may be circulating, and you may be contributing to this! It’s a potentially strong day for connecting with others and for creative ideas. You may find your motivation rising, and you’re becoming more and more enthused about what you’re doing and where you’re headed. This, in turn, can attract some positive attention, and partnerships can improve as well.

Virgo

Today’s transits excel for building emotional strength and self-esteem, dear Virgo. The Moon spends the day in your home and family sector, and you crave more consistency. You seem to need more comfort, familiarity, and quiet at this time of the lunar month. It might help to dial things down and enjoy yourself, and you can think of it as a form of regeneration. There can be a nice focus on attention to your personal needs, family, or home life. You seem to need the time and space to get yourself together. You’re taking a more objective look at your personal life or past today, gaining insights into how to improve your base of operations or support structure.

Libra

Today’s transits keep you pleasantly busy with the Moon in your solar third house, dear Libra. You’re motivated by your curiosity. It’s also a fine time for accomplishing something, however big or small, as you’re in a practical frame of mind and quite content to go about your business in an orderly fashion. Even so, it can also be a time of an inspirational awakening or change. Something can jumpstart your own thinking, and sharing your expertise or lending a hand can be rewarding. There can be a pleasant focus on learning and connecting. The pieces of a puzzle come together on a mental level today.

Scorpio

The Moon spends the day in your resources sector, dear Scorpio, and making or building something useful holds appeal. You have pleasing energy with you for making progress on a project or business endeavor. You might enjoy a good buy with the Moon in your money sector forming harmonious aspects. Getting a handle on practical matters seems more intuitive and natural today. The desire for a little more control in your life is motivating now, and the need for tangible results strengthens your self-discipline. As well, learning new things about your inner needs can be satisfying.

Sagittarius

The Moon continues to move through your sign today, dear Sagittarius, connecting well with planets, and you’re comfortable in your skin. While you prefer to play things by ear with this transit, you’re more disciplined than usual. Your need to feel connected or acknowledged is strong. This is a good day for seeing opportunities all around you, but also for putting in the work. You acknowledge feelings that you’ve recently pushed to the side, and emotions are sharp and clear. You can use your unique perception and creativity in useful ways today.

Capricorn

The Moon spends the day in your privacy sector, dear Capricorn, and you benefit from pausing your busy schedule or taking an emotional vacation. You may feel in real need of calm. There can be a signal from the cosmos to take things easy (or easier) so that you can catch your breath and process recent events. Your interest may lie in bettering yourself through self-understanding. Time alone or time to unwind can be especially helpful. Reflection can bring new insight into your emotions and the past. At the same time, thinking is smart today, and you see options where there didn’t seem to be any in the past, particularly related to your larger goals, career, and money matters.

Aquarius

With the Moon in your solar eleventh house all day, dear Aquarius, your emotional focus can be on friends, a cause, or a long-term plan. There can be a nice feeling of cooperation or forward motion. You might see a relationship more objectively, or your attention may be more balanced between your own plans and your relationships, which benefits you. You may get a subtle boost in your social or romantic life, or friends may bring good news or advice. You can quite enjoy latching onto a special heartfelt pursuit. Your sense of timing is good today, and plans may come together in rewarding ways.

Pisces

Today’s transits are quite suitable for taking care of business, dear Pisces. Decisions surrounding business and other practical matters tend to be sound. Energies now are also strong for some gentle ambition, as you’re inclined to appreciate the finer things in life, and putting in the effort toward securing your future in some way can be satisfying. Anything that brings better function to your daily routine, habits, and work holds special appeal today. Intuition is strong for business and practical affairs, and you have a stronger sense of your duties and others’ expectations. Fortunately, you can feel quite comfortable with your responsibilities right now, putting you in a perfect space for productivity. You’re also more aware of how your reputation affects your life, and ideas for improvement are at the ready.

* 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 .

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.

Today's Transits

Today’s Transits (Eastern Daylight Time)

Date & Time: Sep 17 2026 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: Sep 17 2026 5:46 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqq Mar

Description: Transiting Moon SesquiSquare Transiting Mars

We can overreact and exhibit impatience. However, this can also be a time of self-motivation.

Date & Time: Sep 17 2026 9:56 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mon SSq Jun

Description: Transiting Moon SemiSquare Transiting Juno

There may be clinging or controlling behavior if we are driven by our fears. Hypersensitivity and moodiness are possible. Tread lightly with tricky emotional issues.

Date & Time: Sep 17 2026 10:15 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: Sep 17 2026 11:14 am

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: Sep 17 2026 1:10 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Qnx Cer

Description: Transiting Moon Quincunx Transiting Ceres

Date & Time: Sep 17 2026 1:46 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Tri Sat

Description: Transiting Moon Trine Transiting Saturn

An auspicious time for any project demanding endurance or tolerance. Also good for establishing new habits and rituals.

Date & Time: Sep 17 2026 6:38 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqq Chi

Description: Transiting Moon SesquiSquare Transiting Chiron

Hurt feelings may be opportunities for healing. Now is the time for building bridges, not burning them.

Date & Time: Sep 17 2026 11:00 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Tri Jup

Description: Transiting Moon Trine Transiting Jupiter

We want to do good and to honor our inner code. We don’t sweat the small stuff right now. We are generous with our energy, time, and money. A great time to take up new feel-good opportunities. Show your confidence and optimism and reap the rewards.

Date & Time: Sep 17 2026 9:53 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Chi Cnj Ari

Description: Transiting Chiron Entering Aries

Now you can become a pioneer in a way which will be of service to humanity.

Signs, Elements, Modes, & Lunar Phase

Strong Signs, Elements, Modes

Today’s Emphasized Signs of the Zodiac

VIRGO STRONG

Meticulous, discriminating, pure, practical, health conscious, hard working. Can be hyper-critical, petty and perfectionistic.

SAGITTARIUS STRONG

Inspiring, broad vision, enthusiastic, goal seeking, truthful, adventurous. Can be reckless, unrestrained, tactless.

Today’s Elemental Balance

The elements are balanced today.

Today’s Modal Balance

The modes are balanced today.

Today’s Lunar Phase

LUNAR PHASE: CRESCENT

Moon 45 to 90 degrees ahead of the Sun.

This is an eager, impulsive, and progressive time. We are motivated and ready to take on challenges.

Planetary Positions and their Applying & Separating Aspects

The following aspects (major only) and positions are at noon (EDT) on September 17th:

Note that when an aspect is applying, it has not yet happened but is within orb – it’s pending. Conversely, when an aspect is separating, it has already happened/perfected and is moving away from the aspect. As such, 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, Aspects, & Degrees

THE MOON

THE MOON IN SAGITTARIUS

13TH DEGREE OF SAGITTARIUS

Part of Body: Long saphenous veins

Sabian Symbol: A widow’s past brought to light.

ASPECTS OF THE MOON

SEXTILE MERCURY Orb 0°45′ Separating

TRINE JUPITER Orb 4°53′ Applying

We can be motivated to honor our inner code. We don’t sweat the small stuff right now. We are generous with our energy, time, and money. A great time to take up new feel-good opportunities. Show your confidence and optimism and reap the rewards.

TRINE SATURN Orb 0°23′ Applying

We are more able to find a balance between our own emotional needs and our responsibilities. This is a strong time for establishing good habits. We are more tolerant, deliberate, and resolute.

OPPOSITION URANUS Orb 6°31′ Separating

We can be moody, swinging between wanting to belong and wanting to be different or independent. We can feel a little off-balance if schedules and people around us are unpredictable or changing; or, we are restless with the usual routine and want to create some kind of stir.

THE SUN

THE SUN IN VIRGO

This is a good time for taking care of business, getting organized, discriminating, analyzing, taking care of health, and paying better attention to daily routines.

25TH DEGREE OF VIRGO

Part of Body: Liver

Sabian Symbol: A flag at half-mast in front of a large public building.

ASPECTS OF THE SUN

SEXTILE MARS Orb 1°03′ Separating

We can be furthering our goals and desires without apology. A time for getting ahead, taking action, and solving problems, and some healthy self-centeredness. Competition. Taking the lead.

OPPOSITION NEPTUNE Orb 8°24′ Applying

This a time for dreaming rather than important decision-making. It’s a good time to pay special attention to dreams and inspiration. Clarity may not be with us, but we probably don’t need it right now. It’s difficult to know for certain what we want, as we may be wavering. Confusion about a relationship or idealizing a person could figure strongly now.

MERCURY

MERCURY IN LIBRA

You are a diplomat and peacemaker, often acting as a go-between in relationships. You a good communicator, putting others at their ease. Arguments may upset you, as you prefer harmony in communications.

12TH DEGREE OF LIBRA

Part of Body: Left renal system

Sabian Symbol: Miners emerging from a mine.

ASPECTS OF MERCURY

OPPOSITION SATURN Orb 1°09′ Applying

You have difficulty expressing yourself. As a child you believe your father was critical and judged you lacking in intelligence. As an adult you have trouble believing in your ability to communicate and stand up for your own beliefs.

TRINE URANUS Orb 5°45′ Separating

We are mentally alert and aware, and might be experimenting or opening our minds to new ideas. We could be feeling inspired, and our thinking is inventive. Varying our usual routine may be rewarding.

VENUS

VENUS IN SCORPIO

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

5TH DEGREE OF SCORPIO

Part of Body: Testicles, left side of uterus

Sabian Symbol: A massive, rocky shore.

ASPECTS OF VENUS

QUINCUNX URANUS Orb 1°23′ Applying

You find it difficult to be yourself in your personal relationships and would benefit from a creative outlet such as writing.

QUINCUNX NEPTUNE Orb 1°03′ Separating

We may be overcompensating by going overboard with help or support of others, or there could be missed opportunities due to insecurity in our relationships. We are more impressionable and should put off decision making for a more confident time.

SQUARE PLUTO Orb 1°02′ Separating

Perception of value is skewed by fear or desire. There can be envy, jealousy, and manipulation now. Issues of over-attachment can arise. There can be difficulties controlling desires in relationships.

OPPOSITION CHIRON Orb 4°16′ Separating

You tend to suffer emotional pain in your personal relationships. You are so busy caring for your loved ones that you neglect your own needs. This imbalance can lead to you resenting your partners . You also tend to become the peacemaker as you are so sensitive to disharmony. You need to learn to nurture yourself and trust your own wisdom.

MARS

MARS IN CANCER

We are less likely to move straightforwardly towards our desires now. Our emotional moods especially affect the pursuit of our goals. We are a little more cautious and conservative under this influence, but we will fight for, about, or on behalf of those people and things that are dearest to our heart.

24TH DEGREE OF CANCER

Part of Body: Blood vessels of digestive organs

Sabian Symbol: A woman and two men on a bit of sunlit land facing south.

JUPITER

JUPITER IN LEO

We are generous and dignified. Excessive egoism should be watched for. Prosperous areas are creative ones, entertainment, children, and recreation. Generosity brings success. (July 16th, 2014 to August 11th, 2015)

18TH DEGREE OF LEO

Part of Body: Right cardiac cavity

Sabian Symbol: A chemist conducts an experiment before his students.

ASPECTS OF JUPITER

TRINE SATURN Orb 4°30′ Separating

You have an easy blend of enthusiasm and self control. You do not allow yourself to be overly restricted or overly expansive. This is a very fortunate aspect to have. If you do not take this for granted but use it wisely you can gain great success in life.

SATURN

SATURN IN ARIES

You are resourceful, and capable of applying new methods in a practical manner. Your lessons are in patience and self-reliance.

13TH DEGREE OF ARIES

Part of Body: Ventricles of brain

Sabian Symbol: A bomb which failed to explode is now safely concealed.

URANUS

URANUS IN GEMINI

(1942 – 1949) It is important to note that Uranus spends a long time in each sign, and therefore the interpretation applies to a generation rather than the individual. For a more individual interpretation look at the house position. This is the generation which becomes focused on new forms of communication and the world’s networks. Original and inventive ideas may spring to life.

6TH DEGREE OF GEMINI

Part of Body: Lower left pulmonary lobe

Sabian Symbol: Drilling for oil.

ASPECTS OF URANUS

SEXTILE NEPTUNE Orb 2°26′ Separating

Your generation has a chance to bring about social change. You work outside the normal government channels to achieve these changes.

TRINE PLUTO Orb 2°25′ Separating

Your generation is full of ideals for a better society. You accept social change and work to bring it about. You will fight against injustice.

NEPTUNE

NEPTUNE IN ARIES

(1861/62 – 1874/75) It is important to note that Neptune takes about 164 years to make a complete cycle, spending about thirteen years in each sign. Therefore the interpretation of Neptune in the Sign applies to a generation rather than the individual. For a more individual interpretation look at the house position. This generation have the potential to be spiritual pioneers. They take risks in exploring the mystical realms. This generation may also boast many pioneers in the arts.

4TH DEGREE OF ARIES

Part of Body: Pineal Gland

Sabian Symbol: Two lovers strolling through a secluded walk.

ASPECTS OF NEPTUNE

SEXTILE PLUTO Orb 0°01′ Separating

You belong to a generation which is able to bring about social change. You are part of the changes in government and the approach to human rights. Spirituality and the occult are given more credence or power. Alternatively, some of your generation will choose to drop out of the system.

PLUTO

PLUTO IN AQUARIUS

(1777 – 1799) It is important to note that Pluto takes about 248 years to make a complete cycle, spending 12 to 32 years in each sign. Therefore the interpretation of Pluto in its sign applies to a generation rather than the individual. This is the generation of worldwide co-operation. People in this generation have the ability to make scientific breakthroughs for the benefit of humanity, and may be forced to change the way science is viewed. (Pluto is in Aquarius from March 23rd to June 11th, 2023, from January 20th to September 1st, 2024; from November 19th, 2024, to March 8th, 2043, and from August 31st, 2043, to January 19th, 2044).

4TH DEGREE OF AQUARIUS

Part of Body: Left fibula

Sabian Symbol: A hindu healer.

ASPECTS OF PLUTO

SQUARE CHIRON Orb 3°14′ Separating

You have an intense and emotional side to your nature. Unhappy scenes from your childhood may lurk in your memory. You need to recognise the powerful hold these early childhood hurts have on your adult life. Facing your problems will help you feel more powerful in your life, and you will discover your own hidden potentials.

Chiron, Major Asteroids, Moon's Nodes Positions

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

CHIRON IN TAURUS

You will experience a crisis of values. You may experience a lack of self-worth and over-compensate by accruing money and possessions. You may also distrust your body, or feel that your body is not beautiful. You will learn to rely on your own and your body’s experiences, and could become a healer.

1ST DEGREE OF TAURUS

Part of Body: Throat, gullet

Sabian Symbol: A clear mountain stream.

VESTA IN ARIES

This can be a time for grabbing the reins and working solo. There can be strong energy for new enterprises but not necessarily for routine work.

26TH DEGREE OF ARIES

Part of Body: Skull

Sabian Symbol: A man possessed of more gifts than he can hold.

PALLAS IN ARIES

You have a keen intellect with the ability to come up with exciting, new ideas. You are also happy to risk putting your new ideas into action.

19TH DEGREE OF ARIES

Part of Body: Corpus callosum cerebri

Sabian Symbol: The magic carpet.

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.

26TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN

Part of Body: Connections between femur and tibia

Sabian Symbol: A water sprite.

CERES IN CANCER

You ability to nurture others is closely linked with your own relationship with your mother. If you had a close and loving relationship with your mother then you will enjoy the same with others in your adult life. If not, you may form dependent relationships.

13TH DEGREE OF CANCER

Part of Body: Lesser curvature of stomach

Sabian Symbol: One hand slightly flexed with a very prominent thumb.

THE BLACK MOON IN CAPRICORN

1ST DEGREE OF CAPRICORN

Part of Body: Right patella

Sabian Symbol: A leader claims power from the assembled tribe.

ERIS IN ARIES

26TH DEGREE OF ARIES

Part of Body: Skull

Sabian Symbol: A man possessed of more gifts than he can hold.

THE NORTH NODE

THE NORTH NODE IN AQUARIUS

This is a quest towards service to humankind. You will experience a struggle between your own personal needs and a sense of dedication to others. You need to lay aside your personal need for honor and prestige and use your talents to serve the world.

30TH DEGREE OF AQUARIUS

Part of Body: Connections in lower leg

Sabian Symbol: Moon-lit fields, once babylon, are blooming white.

THE SOUTH NODE

THE SOUTH NODE IN LEO

30TH DEGREE OF LEO

Part of Body: Back

Sabian Symbol: An unsealed letter.

Fixed Stars

Conjunctions to Select Fixed Stars on September 17, 2026.

Aspects to Mars 23°Cn46 +22°07′

conjunct 23°Cn35 POLLUX Pain of creativity,competitive

Aspects to Chiron 00°Ta00 +11°39′

conjunct 00°Ta47 MIRACH In harmony, receptive

Aspects to South Node 29°Le31 +11°38′

conjunct 00°Vi11 REGULUS*** Majestic, success, (revenge)

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Astrology of Today – Thursday September 17, 2026

Daily Horoscopes/Astro Highlights for each Sign:

Aries

Taurus

Gemini

Cancer

Leo

Virgo

Libra

Scorpio

Sagittarius

Capricorn

Aquarius

Pisces

* 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 .

Astrology of Today – The Details:

Today’s Transits (Eastern Daylight Time)

Strong Signs, Elements, Modes

Today’s Emphasized Signs of the Zodiac

Today’s Elemental Balance

Today’s Modal Balance

Today’s Lunar Phase

The following aspects (major only) and positions are at noon (EDT) on September 17th:

The Moon through Pluto: Signs, Aspects, & Degrees

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

Conjunctions to Select Fixed Stars on September 17, 2026.

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Daily Horoscopes/Astro Highlights for each Sign:

Aries

Taurus

Gemini

Cancer

Leo

Virgo

Libra

Scorpio

Sagittarius

Capricorn

Aquarius

Pisces

* 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.

Astrology of Today – The Details:

Today’s Transits (Eastern Daylight Time)

Strong Signs, Elements, Modes

Today’s Emphasized Signs of the Zodiac

Today’s Elemental Balance

Today’s Modal Balance

Today’s Lunar Phase

The following aspects (major only) and positions are at noon (EDT) on September 17th:

The Moon through Pluto: Signs, Aspects, & Degrees

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

**Conjunctions to Select Fixed Stars on September 17, 2026.**

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* 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 .

Conjunctions to Select Fixed Stars on September 17, 2026.