Astrology of Today – Wednesday, September 26, 2018

Today’s Moon:

• The Moon is in Aries.
• The Moon is void from 6:28 AM (until tomorrow at 3:15 AM).
• The Moon is waning and in its Full phase.
• We are in between a Full Moon (which occurred on the 24th) and the Last Quarter Moon (which will happen on October 2nd).

Retrogrades/Stations:

• Mars is in its post-retrograde shadow until October 8th (Mars was retrograde from June 26th to August 27th).
• Venus is in its pre-retrograde shadow (Venus will be retrograde from October 5th to November 16th).
• Current retrogrades: Uranus Rx, Neptune Rx, Pluto Rx, and Chiron Rx.

Daily Horoscopes/Astro Highlights for each Sign:

Aries

There can be good, healthy communications with a partner today, dear Aries, or some positive, supportive feedback that’s motivating. You can enjoy a feeling of being supported, protected, or nurtured by someone important to you. You’re likely to have a strong desire to talk something through or make plans with someone, and collaboration can be exceptionally successful. Alternatively, needy people may be seeking you out. You recognize new levels or dimensions of your needs that you typically miss, and it’s easier to express them. As well now, you can have a particularly strong desire (and opportunity) to master a career-related project or skill.

Taurus

You’re likely to enjoy coming up with great ideas for work and health pursuits now, dear Taurus, as Mercury and Ceres align in your solar sixth house. It can be a more subdued day in which you find yourself in the background or somewhat withdrawn as the Moon transits your privacy sector, but you’re nevertheless excited about your goals and confident that if you put more heart into what you’re doing, that you’ll improve things further, fueling your motivation. A gentle approach to the day works best – there’s no need to push things (or yourself) now.

Gemini

You can be in a good position to communicate your concern and care for others today, dear Gemini. You’re also in a fine frame of mind for dreaming up some original promotional or marketing material if need be! Today and tomorrow are strong for creative satisfaction, and for expressing affection, and doing or learning new and inspiring things. The desire for out of the ordinary experiences and connections is compelling. Even so, you can find yourself completely absorbed in research or attempting to solve a problem or master a subject now, and with commitment, you can get places now.

Cancer

You can be in a particularly good position to grow a project or to pour extra love and attention into family or domestic activities now, dear Cancer. Sound energy is with you for sharing memories, personal feelings, and thoughts today and/or feeling especially supported and family-oriented. Creative solutions to family or home-related problems can be discovered now, and it’s a good time to nurture yourself and loved ones through attention to health and nutrition with Mercury in alignment to Ceres at the bottom of your solar chart. At the same time, there is strong energy for making commitments in (or to) a relationship now as Saturn and Vesta align in your partnership sector.

Leo

You’re more thoroughly enjoying what you’re doing or learning now, dear Leo, and you can be communicating with exceptional warmth. Making important links and connections can figure strongly now, and you can feel quite accomplished as a result! Conversations can be warm and helpful. At the same time, today and tomorrow are particularly powerful for hard work and attention or commitment to work and health pursuits. Your dedication to your chores, work, and routines is admirable now, and you could pour a lot of energy into attempts to master a particular skill.

Virgo

Practical matters fare exceptionally well today, dear Virgo, and even with creative projects, you’re buckling down and enjoying yourself as you do. It’s a time for finding truly workable solutions to problems. You may be getting serious about your finances or thinking about long-term purchases for career and business goals, as well as for work projects or investments. Dreaming up ways to build your sense of security is in focus with Mercury, your ruler, and fertile Ceres coming together in your solar second house. New ideas and visions, particularly related to business, money, and other practical affairs can figure strongly.

Libra

This can be a powerful idea day on the one hand, dear Libra, and a productive time on the other, although a little obsessive! Ideas are practical and imaginative all at once. It’s a perfect time for feeling needed or reinforced for your input, advice, intelligence, or ideas. You might help guide someone with constructive advice now. Today is good for paying stronger attention to diet, nutrition, and healthy living, and it’s also an excellent time to make serious headway on work around the home. Resolving a problem on the home front or in your personal life can figure strongly and can be especially satisfying.

Scorpio

Mercury and Ceres align in your privacy sector today, dear Scorpio, and there can be genuine excitement for thinking about the past, tying up loose ends, processing recent experiences, and attention to mental health and emotional satisfaction now. You may be relishing private time and choosing to self-pamper rather than seeking out others to take care of you. Secrets may be appealing, and anonymity a good form of temporary escape and personal refreshment. If you happen to be working on something behind the scenes, you’ll get a lot done now. At the same time, another influence on your chart is excellent for giving a project your all, and you can draw upon great ambition and determination to push it to a new level.

Sagittarius

This can be a satisfying and healthy day for conversations with friends and for generating ideas about future projects and goals, dear Sagittarius, as Mercury and Ceres come together in your solar eleventh house. Ideas are fertile and inspired, or your interactions with others spark fabulous new ideas for enjoyment. Team spirit is marked. This can be a creative and pleasing day for friendship, love, and business. Friends seem to be sincerely concerned about your needs, or a sense of belonging in a group setting can provide you with a good feeling. Another influence with you now is good for resolving a problem related to business or money through sheer determination and commitment.

Capricorn

You can feel inspired to help out today, dear Capricorn, particularly through guiding and nurturing words. You may very well come up with solutions to problems in your work. You can tackle serious and practical topics with as much ease as you handle lighter fare. Your ruler, Saturn, is currently transiting your sign and coming into alignment with Vesta, clinching your commitment to a personal project or plan. You’re in a powerful place for giving an endeavor your all, although you may be a little obsessed in the process! Your dedication shows and others may take note. It’s a truly fabulous time to work on lifestyle improvements.

Aquarius

Particularly creative energy is with you for promotion and publicity if needed today, dear Aquarius, or for guiding and soothing advice and support. You might thoroughly enjoy coming up with new ideas. If your business or talents can use some marketing, it’s an excellent time for coming up with original ideas to do so persuasively. Supporting someone with your insight or providing a loved one with one of your great ideas can be satisfying now. The teacher in you can emerge today, in a nurturing, empowering way. Conversations with others can be enlightening with Mercury and Ceres coming into alignment in your communications sector. You’re expressing your care for others through your careful wording now, and it’s appreciated.

Pisces

Chiron, the maverick, just returned your sign, dear Pisces, having moved on last April but now back to take care of unfinished business until February. This transit brings out the unique and special qualities in you for all to see, and you’re ideally learning to follow your internal guidelines and instincts more intently. In the coming months, you’ll be doing more “work” along those lines. Today’s Moon can find you focusing on personal possessions, income, valuables, and matters of comfort and safety. You can also have a strong desire to master a group or friendship matter, committing to resolving problems. This can be an excellent day for self-discovery.

* 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.

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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:

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

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

Today’s Transits (Eastern Time)

Date & Time: Sep 26 2018  0:00 am

Event: Moon in Aries

Description: The Moon in Aries

We are itching to take action and to pioneer something. All things equal, this is a time to begin new projects. Exercise patience and selflessness where possible, but embrace Aries’ courage and directness. Look out for new opportunities.

Date & Time: Sep 26 2018  6:28 am

Event: Moon goes void of course

Date & Time: Sep 26 2018  1:40 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cpl Mer

Description: Transiting Moon ContraParallel Transiting Mercury

Date & Time: Sep 26 2018  4:15 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cpl Pal

Description: Transiting Moon ContraParallel Transiting Pallas

Date & Time: Sep 26 2018  6:28 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqr Plu

Description: Transiting Moon Square 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: Sep 26 2018  7:16 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Pll Cer

Description: Transiting Moon Parallel Transiting Ceres

Date & Time: Sep 26 2018  8:59 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Pll Chi

Description: Transiting Moon Parallel Transiting Chiron

Date & Time: Sep 26 2018  11:08 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Qnx Jup

Description: Transiting Moon Quincunx Transiting Jupiter

Watch for moody decisions and excesses now.

Date & Time: Sep 26 2018  8:55 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqq Pal

Description: Transiting Moon SesquiSquare Transiting Pallas

We may be concerned about what others are thinking of us now, and can be sensitive to negativity and criticism, or what we perceive as such. We might not understand one another, and can be at odds with one another on a mental or intellectual level. Someone’s belief or idea can make us feel insecure or out of sorts, or otherwise rub us the wrong way.

Date & Time: Sep 26 2018  10:12 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Pll Jun

Description: Transiting Moon Parallel Transiting Juno

Date & Time: Sep 26 2018  6:26 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Mer Pll Pal

Description: Transiting Mercury Parallel Transiting Pallas

Date & Time: Sep 26 2018  1:17 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mar Opp Nod

Description: Transiting Mars Opposition Transiting North Node

New opportunities abound to help you achieve your desires. You also have to let go of some expectations.

Strong Signs, Elements, Modes

Today’s Emphasized Signs of the Zodiac

ARIES STRONG

Initiating, pioneering energy. Independent, bold, courageous, assertive, fiery, inspirational, direct, decisive. Can be egotistical, impulsive, impatient, aggressive, lacking subtlety.

LIBRA STRONG

Even-handed, harmonious, artistic, diplomatic, balancing, a 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.

Today’s Elemental Balance

AIR STRONG

Air signs are Gemini, Libra, and Aquarius. We tend to favor rational, objective thought over emotions, impulses, and feelings at this time. We are more intellectual, fair-minded, and logical in our approach, Ideas flow easily and quickly, we are more communicative and guided by principles, and also somewhat dispassionate or impersonal.

Today’s Modal Balance

CARDINAL STRONG

The Cardinal signs are: Aries, Cancer, Libra, and Capricorn. We are ready to take action and to take on challenges, and we can become frustrated with stagnant conditions.

MUTABLE WEAK

We can have a hard time adapting to changes and to others’ agendas.

Today’s Lunar Phase

LUNAR PHASE: FULL MOON

Moon 180 to 135 degrees behind the Sun. 

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

The following aspects (major only) and positions are at noon (EDT) on September 26th:

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

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

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

The Moon through Pluto: Signs, Aspect, & Degree

THE MOON

THE MOON IN ARIES

We are itching to take action and to pioneer something. All things equal, this is a time to begin new projects. Exercise patience and selflessness where possible, but embrace Aries’ courage and directness. Look for new opportunities.

22ND DEGREE OF ARIES

Part of Body: Cheek muscles 

Sabian Symbol: The gate to the garden of desire.

ASPECTS OF THE MOON

QUINCUNX JUPITER  Orb 0°27′ Separating

Watch for moody decisions and excesses now.

CONJUNCTION URANUS  Orb 9°52′ Applying

This can be a time when we feel a need to make a change, however big or small, and we may feel compelled to experiment or improvise. We don’t want to feel restricted by routine or convention now.

SQUARE PLUTO  Orb 2°58′ Separating

Unacknowledged feelings can emerge in possibly disruptive ways. We may be acting in compulsive or possessive ways now.

THE SUN

THE SUN IN LIBRA

This is the time of year for seeking out more harmony and balance, and paying special attention to our close relationships.

4TH DEGREE OF LIBRA

Part of Body: Kidney surface 

Sabian Symbol: A group around a campfire.

ASPECTS OF THE SUN

CONJUNCTION MERCURY  Orb 4°30′ Separating

Thoughts and communications about ourselves and our goals. We are expressing ourselves confidently, directly, and clearly.

TRINE MARS  Orb 0°48′ Applying

Energy and vitality are strong. A good time to take the initiative. Effective decision-making is possible now.

SQUARE SATURN  Orb 0°38′ 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.

QUINCUNX URANUS  Orb 1°53′ Separating

You have difficulty coping with anything out of the ordinary. You need to make adjustments to allow yourself to express your unique talents and original thoughts.

OPPOSITION CHIRON  Orb 3°32′ Separating

We can feel especially sensitive to criticism or fear rejection now, or could struggle with a situation where we may need to humble ourselves. People or circumstances may seem to be exposing or playing on our vulnerabilities. This can be an opportunity to recognize problem areas that need work, however.

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.

9TH DEGREE OF LIBRA

Part of Body: Nerve supply to kidney and renal pelvis 

Sabian Symbol: Three old masters hanging in an art gallery.

ASPECTS OF MERCURY

TRINE MARS  Orb 3°41′ Separating

You are quick to grasp new ideas. You are an adept communicator and enjoy a good discussion.

VENUS

VENUS IN SCORPIO

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

10TH DEGREE OF SCORPIO

Part of Body: Corpus cavernosum of penis 

Sabian Symbol: A fellowship supper reawakens unforgettable inner ties.

ASPECTS OF VENUS

SQUARE MARS  Orb 4°59′ Applying

You may have some difficulty being patient with loved ones. You can be aggressive and irritable when others fail to keep up with your activities. You can be equally impatient with yourself.

TRINE NEPTUNE  Orb 5°14′ Applying

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.

MARS

MARS IN AQUARIUS

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

5TH DEGREE OF AQUARIUS

Part of Body: Nerve of right fibula 

Sabian Symbol: A council of ancestors.

ASPECTS OF MARS

SQUARE URANUS  Orb 2°42′ 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.

CONJUNCTION THE SOUTH NODE  Orb 0°14′ Separating

You may experience difficulty being assertive and finding the drive to succeed, or alternatively you may have a tendency to misdirect your energies. Your current life lesson to express your energy positively and assertively. Your talent for independent action needs to be developed.

JUPITER

JUPITER IN SCORPIO

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

22ND DEGREE OF SCORPIO

Part of Body: Ethmoid bone 

Sabian Symbol: Hunters starting out for ducks.

SATURN

SATURN IN CAPRICORN

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

3RD DEGREE OF CAPRICORN

Part of Body: Cutaneous nerves of thigh 

Sabian Symbol: The human soul receptive to growth and understanding.

ASPECTS OF SATURN

TRINE URANUS  Orb 1°15′ Separating

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

SQUARE CHIRON  Orb 2°54′ Separating

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 TAURUS

(1934 – 1942) We approach money and personal possessions in new ways and learn how to free ourselves from certain material constraints. Innovative ways to make ourselves comfortable emerge. We’re less inhibited about expressing sensuality, self-love, body love, and pampering. We’re challenging what we previously valued. There can be abrupt changes with money, valuables, possessions, and income that lead to a reshuffling of priorities or values. Income might come from non-traditional sources or ventures. We’re bringing progressive ideas to the world of business. New ways of doing business, as well as making, viewing, and handling money are likely. Income and the energy we put into making money can be variable. (May 15, 2018, to November 6, 2018, then March 6, 2019, to July 7, 2025, and then November 7, 2025, to April 25, 2026). 

2ND DEGREE OF TAURUS

Part of Body: Palate 

Sabian Symbol: An electrical storm.

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)

15TH DEGREE OF PISCES

Part of Body: Left cutaneous veins 

Sabian Symbol: An officer preparing to drill his men.

PLUTO

PLUTO IN CAPRICORN

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

19TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN

Part of Body: Ligaments of left knee 

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

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

CHIRON

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).

30TH DEGREE OF PISCES

Part of Body: Toenails of left foot 

Sabian Symbol: The great stone face (being the projection of an ideal).

VESTA IN CAPRICORN

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

3RD DEGREE OF CAPRICORN

Part of Body: Cutaneous nerves of thigh 

Sabian Symbol: The human soul receptive to growth and understanding.

PALLAS IN VIRGO

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

12TH DEGREE OF VIRGO

Part of Body: Abdominal aorta 

Sabian Symbol: A bride with her veil snatched away.

JUNO IN TAURUS

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

30TH DEGREE OF TAURUS

Part of Body: Trapezius muscle 

Sabian Symbol: A peacock parading on an ancient lawn.

CERES

CERES IN LIBRA

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

10TH DEGREE OF LIBRA

Part of Body: Nerve supply to kidney and renal pelvis 

Sabian Symbol: A canoe approaching safety through dangerous waters.

THE BLACK MOON

THE BLACK MOON IN AQUARIUS

6TH DEGREE OF AQUARIUS

Part of Body: Nerve of left fibula 

Sabian Symbol: A performer of a mystery play.

ERIS IN ARIES

24TH DEGREE OF ARIES

Part of Body: Zygomatic muscle 

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

THE NORTH NODE

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

5TH DEGREE OF LEO

Part of Body: Right carotid artery 

Sabian Symbol: Rock formations at the edge of a precipice.

THE SOUTH NODE

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

5TH DEGREE OF AQUARIUS

Part of Body: Nerve of right fibula 

Sabian Symbol: A council of ancestors.

**Conjunctions to Select Fixed Stars on September 26, 2018.**