Astrology of Today – Sunday, January 22, 2017

• The Moon is in Scorpio until 5:44 AM.
• The Moon is void until 5:44 AM (since yesterday at 8:23 PM).
• The Moon is in Sagittarius from 5:44 AM forward (until Tuesday, January 24th, at 5:43 PM).
• The Moon is waning and in its Last Quarter phase.
• The Last Quarter Moon occurred on the 19th and the New Moon will occur on January 27th.
• Mercury is in its post-retrograde shadow until January 27th.

Times are EST.

Horoscopes

Aries

The Moon’s move into your adventure sector this morning can be a welcome one, dear Aries, as you are in need of a change of pace and the forward-looking energy it brings. This is a good day for connecting with a goal related to happiness and fulfillment. A strong desire to get work done around the home or to devote yourself to your family can conflict with personal plans today, however, as you might feel the need for self-nurture through independent activities. This clash can produce some tension later today until you find a compromise. You may need to deal with others’ desire for your involvement.

Taurus

The Moon’s move into your intimacy sector this morning begins a two-day period of increased introspection, dear Taurus. You’re inclined to want to get in touch with your deeper needs and feelings now, preferring the time to process and understand what’s going on within and in the world around you before taking concrete action. As much as you’d like to pour energy into your personal projects and duties today, however, the desire to nurture your dreaming mind is strong as well, and you can find that you’re a little too distracted to get very much done.

Gemini

You seek out others more readily today, dear Gemini, with the Moon’s move into your partnership sector this morning after a few days spent in your sector of health and habits. This is a more sociable time of the month, although you’re inclined to prefer one-on-one connections right now. However, there can be a clash between the desire to work on your practical affairs or devote energy to handling business obligations, and your need for some nurture and comfort through others. Alternatively, you may feel torn between sticking with the familiar and doing some experimenting today. Either way, you may be a little indecisive now, but try not to waste too much time on this.

Cancer

The Moon’s move into your health and habits sector this morning can stimulate a stronger interest in getting things done than, dear Cancer. You’re ready to roll up your sleeves and handle routine matters or take part in activities that help you get your life back on track in meaningful ways. It’s best not to take on more major responsibilities and personal interests, however, until you get a handle on what you already have in place. There can be a clash between the need to take care of business or others and the desire to take care of your personal plans and health today. Sort through these before committing to new projects.

Leo

With the Moon’s move into your creative, outgoing solar fifth house this morning, dear Leo, you can be feeling spirited and confident. Emotional satisfaction seems to lie in active participation with the world around you today. Even so, there can be some clash between your needs for private or personal time and your desire for adventure. Until this is resolved through some form of compromise, you could be indecisive. However, generally speaking, the day is quite strong for connecting with others and enjoying yourself, so aim to waste as little time as possible in an undecided state.

Virgo

You may be in need of some peace and quiet, and if so, dear Virgo, the Moon’s move into your home and family sector this morning can be particularly welcome, as there has been a busier pace than usual recently. Your dedication to a cause, project, or friend may clash, however, with a stronger than usual desire for intimacy now. Not everyone will understand you or your motivations today, but it’s important to explore both desires in some manner. Moderation may be the key now. Family relationships tend to thrive today, particularly if you focus on shared routines and activities that promote improved organization.

Libra

The Moon’s move into your communications sector this morning feels lively and encourages more movement and interaction in your life, dear Libra. This is a good time, in fact, for reaching out to others, chatting, running errands, learning, and sharing ideas or creations. Opening up to new ideas can be helpful now. However, there can be a clash between your commitment to a responsibility or to your work and the need to be nurtured through a relationship. This may leave you feeling divided and undecided, but do your best to minimize time spent on the fence. Look for ways to meet some of your goals and enjoy yourself without guilt.

Scorpio

The Moon’s move out of your sign and into your money sector this morning pulls your attention to practical matters, dear Scorpio. You may be craving a little more predictability now, at least on an emotional level. You’re inclined to comfort yourself with familiar activities and routines these days, but there can be an equally strong desire to put extra effort into your studies or other extra-curricular projects, which can leave you either wanting or undecided. Find ways to nurture both needs, whether this is through a compromise or a plan to do one now and one later.

Sagittarius

You are coming out of a short cycle that was relatively anonymous, dear Sagittarius, as the Moon has spent a few days in your privacy sector. However, this morning, the Moon enters your sign, pulling out from the backwoods. This monthly event can be considered a new beginning of sorts – a time to reinvent you in a small way, even if this is done on a symbolic level. You begin to crave more interaction with your personal environment and a more spontaneous, active approach to your life. There can be a clash between your desire for an intimate connection or a trusted path and the need to keep your options open later today, however.

Capricorn

The Moon’s move into Sagittarius this morning puts the Moon in your privacy sector for a couple of days, dear Capricorn. This short cycle is excellent for healing activities, keeping to yourself, and renewing yourself emotionally. Life may be on the down-low in some way, and this can be quite useful. You may feel torn between the need for self-nurture or family obligations and commitment to a partner or good friend later today, however. The general tendency is to withdraw a little, but you may find it better to involve yourself in a small way with someone who’s counting on you.

Aquarius

The Moon moves into harmony with the Sun in your sign today, dear Aquarius, putting you in a positive frame of mind. It can also point to cordial relationships with friends and networks, or you may become inspired by a new idea, plan, or project. Either way, motivation is high, and cooperation comes effortlessly. Later today, you may be conflicted between pursuing personal interests and your commitment to a health or work program. You may need to compromise so that you avoid the uncomfortable position of indecision and getting nothing much done.

Pisces

The Moon moves to the top of your solar chart this morning, dear Pisces, and this can put you into stronger touch with your ambitions and larger goals. This transit also reminds you of your responsibilities. You are noticed and acknowledged now, and perhaps part of your desire to perform comes from this increased accountability. However, you may very well find that you feel more satisfied on an emotional level if you get things in order. Later today, there can be a clash between your desire for familiarity and security and your need to nurture a creative project or take a personal risk in love.

*Remember to read horoscopes for your Ascendant sign and Sun sign. If you don’t know your Ascendant sign and 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:

Date & Time: Jan 22 2017 5:44 am
Event: Moon enters 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: Jan 22 2017 5:44 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cnj Sag
Description: Transiting Moon Entering 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: Jan 22 2017 11:10 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: Jan 22 2017 11:29 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sxt Sun
Description: Transiting Moon Sextile Transiting Sun
This is a harmonious time. People are more cooperative and supportive than usual. Things seem to flow more easily, and confidence is natural.

Date & Time: Jan 22 2017 1:30 pm
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: Jan 22 2017 5:29 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: Jan 22 2017 9:06 pm
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: Jan 22 2017 9:32 pm
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: Jan 22 2017 11:57 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Ves Sqr Cer
Description: Transiting Vesta Square Transiting Ceres

Strong Signs, Elements, Modes

SAGITTARIUS STRONG
Inspiring, broad vision, enthusiastic, goal seeking, truthful, adventurous. Can be reckless, unrestrained, tactless.
CAPRICORN STRONG
Disciplined, responsible, reliable, industrious, conscientious, practical, achieving. Can be pessimistic, overly conventional, rigid, materialistic, callous.
AQUARIUS STRONG
Humanitarian, innovative, group conscious, progressive, serving others. Can be rebellious, eccentric, aloof, emotionally superficial, overly extroverted.
PISCES STRONG
Compassionate, sensitive, self-sacrificing, gentle, intuitive. Can be escapist, impractical, hyper- sensitive, gullible.

BALANCE OF ELEMENTS

The elements are balanced.

BALANCE OF MODES

MUTABLE STRONG
We are flexible, adaptable, willing, open to change, and possibly flighty or nervous.

LUNAR PHASE: THIRD QUARTER

Moon from 90 to 45 degrees behind the Sun.

We have strong beliefs and are likely to put them into action. We have the wisdom to know when to act, but sometimes can be inflexible.

The following aspects (major only) and positions are at noon (EST) on January 22nd:

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 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.

4TH DEGREE OF SAGITTARIUS
Part of Body: Femur
Sabian Symbol: A little child learning to walk.

ASPECTS OF THE MOON
SEXTILE THE SUN Orb 0°13′ Separating
This is a harmonious time. People are more cooperative and supportive than usual. Things seem to flow more easily, and confidence is natural.

THE SUN

THE SUN IN AQUARIUS
You are unconventional, friendly, unpredictable and innovative. You like originality and may become rebellious.

3RD DEGREE OF AQUARIUS
Part of Body: Right fibula
Sabian Symbol: A deserter from the navy.

MERCURY

MERCURY IN CAPRICORN
You are a wise and careful thinker. You place importance on credibility and authority. Therefore you will seek knowledge which carries some authority. You may approach new ideas with caution.

9TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN
Part of Body: Nerves of knee
Sabian Symbol: An angel carrying a harp.

ASPECTS OF MERCURY
SEXTILE NEPTUNE Orb 1°20′ Applying
Our words and thoughts can be more imaginative and colorful, subtle or creative. We can experience a sense of knowing and understanding with minimal explanation or instruction. Intuition is highlighted or awakened.

CONJUNCTION PLUTO Orb 8°42′ Applying
You have a probing mind. You avoid social chit-chat preferring deep and meaningful conversations. You are able to research topics of interest.

VENUS

VENUS IN PISCES
You yearn to merge and be at-one with your partner. In fact you want to be at-one with the universe. You also enjoy sharing inspirational activities with your partner, ranging from listening to beautiful music to visiting an art gallery.

20TH DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Right fibula muscle
Sabian Symbol: A table set for an evening meal.

ASPECTS OF VENUS
CONJUNCTION MARS Orb 6°14′ Applying
This is a passionate, lively, expressive influence. Social relations are impassioned, and perhaps demanding or combative. We may also feel compelled to do something creative or artistic. We have a chance to express our needs, passions, and desires now in effective ways. Venus can act to soften Mars’ aggressiveness, or Mars can make Venus’ romantic impulses more forceful and pressing. Some level of competition is present in our interactions. Impulsive purchases are possible.

SQUARE SATURN Orb 4°05′ Applying
Lack of spontaneity when it comes to expressions of affection and the pursuit of pleasure, likely due to insecurities or fear. We may be reserved, withdrawn, cautious, and tight with money and/or feelings. Feelings of being alone and not getting what we want/need can be experienced now.

SEXTILE PLUTO Orb 1°56′ Separating
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.

CONJUNCTION CHIRON Orb 2°15′ Applying
You have a childlike innocence in your personal relationships, which makes you vulnerable to emotional pain. You fear commitment and rejection. You may experience pain in early relationships, but this pain is usually healed giving you insight and wisdom in later personal relationships. You see the beauty in people who have been cast aside by others, and develop the ability to be a teacher or healer in intimate relationships.

MARS

MARS IN PISCES
You have a strong drive for a spiritual path. You have strong subconscious emotions, and are highly intuitive. You may resort to victim-like behaviour when faced with a threatening situation or person.

26TH DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Plantar nerves
Sabian Symbol: A new moon that divides its influences.

ASPECTS OF MARS
SQUARE SATURN Orb 2°09′ Separating
We can feel thwarted, blocked, or slowed down. Enthusiasm wanes. Delays are possible, but might lead to important edits and adjustments.

CONJUNCTION CHIRON Orb 3°58′ Separating
Your personal desires always seem to be thwarted. As a small child, you may have experienced difficulty in getting your own way in your own home. Later, as an adult, it may have seemed that the world was conspiring against you. Your lesson is to focus on the needs of the world, rather than personal desires. Once this concept is learnt, you will be a powerful advocate for humanity. You will be able to empathise with and fight for those who need your strength and compassion.

JUPITER

JUPITER IN LIBRA
You have a strong concern for justice. You are a diplomatic teacher, and express your spiritual values in your relationships.

23RD DEGREE OF LIBRA
Part of Body: Suprarenal veins
Sabian Symbol: Chanticleer salutes the rising sun with exuberant tones.

ASPECTS OF JUPITER
SEXTILE SATURN Orb 0°54′ Separating
You have a chance to be very successful as you are neither profligate nor mean, but have a balance.

OPPOSITION URANUS Orb 1°59′ 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.

QUINCUNX CHIRON Orb 0°55′ Separating
Circumstances are such that we need to make adjustments to our plans and goals. We may need to tame expectations of ourselves and of others if they are unreasonable.

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)

24TH DEGREE OF SAGITTARIUS
Part of Body: Popliteal fossa
Sabian Symbol: A bluebird standing at the door of the house.

ASPECTS OF SATURN
TRINE URANUS Orb 2°53′ 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 1°49′ 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 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).

21ST DEGREE OF ARIES
Part of Body: Eye muscles
Sabian Symbol: A pugilist entering the ring.

ASPECTS OF URANUS
SQUARE PLUTO Orb 3°07′ Applying
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)

11TH DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Lymph vessels of foot
Sabian Symbol: Men seeking illumination.

ASPECTS OF NEPTUNE
CONJUNCTION THE SOUTH NODE Orb 6°29′ Separating
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).

18TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN

Part of Body: Ligaments of right knee

Sabian Symbol: The union jack flies from a new British destroyer.

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).

22ND DEGREE OF PISCES

Part of Body: Achilles tendon of right foot

Sabian Symbol: A man bringing down the new law from Sinai.

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.

27TH DEGREE OF CANCER
Part of Body: Nipples
Sabian Symbol: A furious storm rages through a residential canyon.

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.

8TH DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Left talus
Sabian Symbol: A girl blowing a bugle.

JUNO

JUNO IN SAGITTARIUS

You would like a partner with a common belief system or vision. You want to be free explore the world, literally and philosophically, with your partner.

27TH DEGREE OF SAGITTARIUS
Part of Body: Gluteal muscles
Sabian Symbol: The sculptor’s vision is taking form.

CERES

CERES IN ARIES

You feel cared for when people are allowing you to be independent. You also believe that the best way of caring for others is to let them be themselves. You will suffer if you feel dominated or caged in.

27TH DEGREE OF ARIES

Part of Body: Fornix/frontal bone

Sabian Symbol: Through imagination, a lost opportunity is regained.

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 Jan 22 2017 – Event Chart

Aspects to Sun 02°Aq52 -19°30′
Cnj 02°Aq00 ALTAIR To explore, to be bold.

Aspects to Mer 08°Cp58 -22°18′
Cnj 08°Cp31 FACIES — Ruthlessness or the victim.

Aspects to Plu 17°Cp40 -21°17′
Cnj 16°Cp51 RUKBAT Steadiness and strength.

Aspects to Ves 26°Cn51 +23°48′
Cnj 26°Cn01 PROCYON Short lived opportunities

Aspects to Jun 26°Sg19 -12°47′
Cnj 25°Sg57 ACULEUS Enduring attacks but success

Aspects to SNo 03°Pi50 -10°05′
Cnj 04°Pi05 FOMALHAUT *** Success through noble ideals