Today’s Moon:
- The Moon is in Virgo until 12:11 PM, after which the Moon is in Libra.
- A short void Moon period occurs from 12:06 PM to 12:11 PM today.
- The Moon is waxing and in its New phase.
- The New Moon occurred on the 2nd in the sign of Virgo.
Retrogrades:
- Mercury is no longer retrograde and is in its post-retrograde shadow until September 11th (Mercury was retrograde from August 5th to 28th).
- Saturn is Rx, Uranus is Rx, Neptune is Rx, Pluto is Rx, and Chiron is Rx.
**Times are Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).
Daily Horoscopes/Astro Highlights for each Sign:
Aries
Today, Mars heads into a new area of your solar chart, dear Aries, but before it does, it forms a quincunx with Pluto today. This transit can complicate the process of getting in touch with what you truly want. Concerns about your responsibilities and performance, whether or not you’re reaching your goals, or perhaps your reputation, can emerge today. If you’ve taken on too much or spread yourself too thin, these worries can peak. Certainly, you’ve been especially busy taking care of minor problems and little things. You now become aware of the need for adjustments. This is a time that calls for adaptability and flexibility. Simplify and prioritize for best results. Mars heads into your solar fourth house today, where it will transit until early November, animating your inner world and domestic life.Taurus
An awkward angle between Mars and Pluto can pull up resentments if you feel others are pushing their ideas or lifestyle on you, dear Taurus. Pressures to do or learn can be frustrating now. You might take disagreements or different viewpoints more seriously than usual, and perhaps personally today. Center yourself and seek to learn more about your true needs and desires. With Mars moving on today, you can also feel as if you’re putting resentments behind you. Mars moves into your communications sector for a stay of two months. This transit motivates, energizes, and animates your daily affairs, personal interests, conversations, and connections in the weeks ahead. You can be excited to learn, connect, and pursue your interests.Gemini
Mars leaves your sign today, dear Gemini, but before it moves on, it forms a quincunx with Pluto. There can be an unexpected development that requires an adjustment. With Mars in your sign recently, you’ve been more assertive, courageous, and possibly hasty, and with this aspect today, displaced anger might be driving some of your actions or reactions if you’re not aware of it. Try to examine immediate reactions, as they can be quite revealing of problem areas. Keep in mind that expansion tends to add stress to your life instead of multiplying joy at the moment, so keep things simple and prioritize for the best results. Mars moves into your solar second house, and it can feel good to settle down and build up your resources. In the coming two months, this transit stirs the desire to make your life more comfortable, relaxed, and secure. Still, you may need to stir things up to get more settled!Cancer
Mars moves into your sign today, dear Cancer, but there is a minor obstacle to clear as Mars forms a quincunx to Pluto before it does. A personal problem or relationship challenge can feel a little weightier than usual. It can be frustrating if people are not doing what you expect of them, which is very likely the case today. However, there aren’t necessarily answers now, so aim to give it only enough thought that you don’t waste time dwelling on something you can’t yet change. A decision may not be necessary, so take the pressure off yourself. Perhaps the conundrum should simply be felt now and the problem solved at a later date. The new Mars transit starting today brings much energy to your personality and more color to your life in the coming months. You’ll have plenty of chances to assert yourself and pursue your desires.Leo
Today’s Mars-Pluto transit can sometimes confuse desires, dear Leo, making it difficult to unwind. Pressure to get things done can overwhelm you in spots today. Power games might occur in your work, or your own goals can hound you if you feel you’re behind. If someone’s methods grate on your nerves, try to dismiss them. Stay centered and keep things simple for the best results right now. In truth, Mars is moving on to a new sector of your chart, and you, too, can feel more forward-looking. Still, Mars is heading into your privacy sector, signaling the need for more time for physical and emotional renewal. This transit lasts until early November and is important for taking action on long-standing problems, reconsidering or reorganizing projects and pursuits, and seeking more time to rest and heal.Virgo
Needs, wants, and desires can be complicated today, dear Virgo, with the possibility of so many distractions and diversions that it’s difficult to understand what you want. There can be some fears of pursuing your desires or expressing yourself creatively that serve to delay your plans. Ambitions are strong, but confidence is up and down. If so, try to take it in stride because it’s temporary and helps you pace yourself. There can be a small obstacle to clear as Mars forms a quincunx to Pluto, and a personal problem or relationship challenge can feel a little weightier than usual. It can be frustrating if people are not doing what you expect of them, which is very likely the case today. When thinking turns into dwelling, catch yourself and redirect your energies into productive channels. Fortunately, Mars moves on today, and it heads into harmony with your sign until early November. You’re moving into a period of more ease pursuing your desires.Libra
With a Mars-Pluto challenge today, dear Libra, sticking around home and family can be a compulsion but can prevent you from growing and thriving, so consider dividing your time. Pull yourself away from areas where you’re feeling overly attached or stressed. It’s crucial to avoid obsessing over things that you have no power to change, as you’re turning over a new leaf. This transit can confuse desires and make it difficult to unwind. Pressure to get things done can overwhelm you temporarily. Watch for extravagance and possibly speaking too soon about a matter today, and you’ll enjoy it more. Mars moves on to a new sector of your solar chart today, where it will transit until November 3rd. This is one of the more ambitious transits. It also inclines you to want to have things running your way! This Mars transit can bring new energy and motivation to your professional life.Scorpio
Your needs, wants, and desires can be complex today, dear Scorpio. With both of your rulers, Mars and Pluto, in an awkward relationship with one another today, you may feel a little divided or out of sorts. Do your best to avoid reading too much into what others are saying and doing, as dwelling on problem areas is a real tendency but doesn’t do you any good. It’s best to avoid sudden changes of direction or mind, especially with Mars moving on to a new sector of your chart. Avoid succumbing to pressure. With this new Mars transit of your sector of spirit and adventure, you’re in great shape to feel freer to pursue your desires. It gives you a nice energy boost. You are turning a corner with energy and confidence.Sagittarius
Today’s awkward angle between Mars and Pluto points to a tendency to dwell on problems, dear Sagittarius, and issues of control or power can surface in close relationships. Anger and frustration can be operating very close to the surface but can be difficult to express directly. It will be important not to dwell on the negative because it’s not likely to get you to a better place. Fortunately, Mars moves on to a new sector of your solar chart today. Find ways to loosen up and relax so that you can enjoy the new energy and enthusiasm of this Mars transit. You’re symbolically moving on. It’s a period of increased energy, desire, and fire with intimate matters, sometimes producing very favorable intense feelings and other times stimulating conflict in the months ahead. It can be an opportunity to direct more energy into a pet project or exciting personal pursuit.Capricorn
Today holds some awkward energy in spots, dear Capricorn, as Mars forms a minor challenging aspect with Pluto just before it moves into a new sign. This transit points to the need to slow down or make adjustments. Recent imbalances in your life seem to be spilling over, and it’s hard to know where to direct your energy productively today. Most important for you is to control stress by identifying what makes you feel off your game and taking steps to remedy the situation. Go easy on yourself now, particularly by avoiding overextending yourself. Mars moves into your partnership sector, where it will transit for the coming two months. Part of that time, it will be retrograde, but for now, it’s a period of increased activity and energy in your closest relationships.Aquarius
With today’s Mars-Pluto aspect, dear Aquarius, watch for the tendency to become moody if things aren’t going exactly to script. The desire to express yourself uniquely and creatively is strong, although you could be wrestling with something from the past or insecurities that undermine your “performance” today. As such, you may not be coming across as smoothly as you would like, just for the moment. It’s appropriate now to examine your fears but not to dwell on them. The day’s energies are complicated but ultimately can get you closer to your heart. As well, Mars moves on to a new sector of your solar chart. This new Mars transit energizes, motivates, and animates your pursuit of health or work in the coming two months. You’ll find it hard to tolerate inactivity or waste in your daily routines, habits, self-care programs, or your job in the weeks ahead!Pisces
Today’s transits might challenge you to balance your attention to your domestic world and outside responsibilities, dear Pisces. Difficulties with friends or associates may affect your home life or upset your inner equilibrium, and you don’t need the added stress. Resentments or unresolved problems can have a way of emerging in erratic ways in spots today and can be at the root of moodiness. Frustration with people who are not behaving as you expected can peak. It can take some trial and error and some conflicts with others before you get to the root of problems, but it is well worth the effort. Mars moves on after forming an awkward angle to Pluto today, and you’re also symbolically moving on. With Mars harmonizing with your sign until early November, you can feel a lot freer with your actions and pursuits.* 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.
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