Moonsign,
Sunsign
and More
by Jenny Yates
Sunsign
and More
by Jenny Yates
September 18 to October 4, 2017 |
What sign is the moon in? What signs do the planets occupy? What is the current lunar cycle about? For the aspects currently affecting everyone, click here. And for a daily overview, click here. |
Venus is in Gemini In Gemini, Venus is devoted to intellectual pleasures. This can mean anything from crossword puzzles to lectures on Medieval candle magic. It's especially good for scintillating conversation. Everyone is wittier and more interesting, and everyone is quicker to respond to your ripostes. (And they're ready to repost everything you write, too.) And yes, it's a good time for puns. Try to control yourself. Venus will be in Gemini until July 4. Venus entered Gemini in NYC: Thurs, June 9, 10:23 am in Vancouver: Thurs, June 9, 7:23 am in London: Thurs, June 9, 3:23 pm in Berlin: Thurs, June 9, 4:23 pm |
The Moon moves into Virgo in NYC: Mon, Sept 18, 12:52 am in Vancouver: Sun, Sept 17, 9:52 pm in London: Mon, Sept 18, 5:52 am in Singapore: Mon, Sept 18, 12:52 pm in Sydney: Mon, Sept 18, 2:52 pm moves into Libra in NYC: Weds, Sept 20, 6:06 am in Vancouver: Weds, Sept 20, 3:06 am in London: Weds, Sept 20, 11:06 am in Singapore: Weds, Sept 20, 6:06 pm in Sydney: Weds, Sept 20, 8:06 pm moves into Scorpio in NYC: Fri, Sept 22, 1:40 pm in Vancouver: Fri, Sept 22, 10:40 am in London: Fri, Sept 22, 6:40 pm in Singapore: Sat, Sept 23, 1:40 am in Sydney: Sat, Sept 23, 3:40 am moves into Sagittarius in NYC: Mon, Sept 25, 12:01 am in Vancouver: Sun, Sept 24, 9:01 pm in London: Mon, Sept 25, 5:01 am in Singapore: Mon, Sept 25, 12:01 pm in Sydney: Mon, Sept 25, 2:01 pm moves into Capricorn in NYC: Weds, Sept 27, 12:24 pm in Vancouver: Weds, Sept 27, 9:24 am in London: Weds, Sept 27, 5:24 pm in Singapore: Thurs, Sept 28, 12:24 am in Sydney: Thurs, Sept 28, 2:24 am moves into Aquarius in NYC: Sat, Sept 30, 12:40 am in Vancouver: Fri, Sept 29, 9:40 pm in London: Sat, Sept 30, 5:40 am in Singapore: Sat, Sept 30, 12:40 pm in Sydney: Sat, Sept 30, 2:40 pm moves into Pisces in NYC: Mon, Oct 2, 10:26 am in Vancouver: Mon, Oct 2, 7:26 am in London: Mon, Oct 2, 3:26 pm in Singapore: Mon, Oct 2, 10:26 pm in Sydney: Tues, Oct 3, 1:26 am moves into Aries in NYC: Weds, Oct 4, 4:39 pm in Vancouver: Weds, Oct 4, 1:39 pm in London: Weds, Oct 4, 9:39 pm in Singapore: Thurs, Oct 5, 4:39 am in Sydney: Thurs, Oct 5, 7:39 am moves into Taurus in NYC: Fri, Oct 6, 7:56 pm in Vancouver: Fri, Oct 6, 4:56 pm in London: Sat, Oct 7, 12:56 am in Singapore: Sat, Oct 7, 7:56 am in Sydney: Sat, Oct 7, 10:56 am |
What does the moon's sign tell you? See Moon Signs and Lunar Transits |
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Pluto is in Capricorn Pluto has to do with the slowest, most relentless and most inexorable trends. In spite of being demoted from planet status, it's still very influential when it comes to social transformation. As soon as Pluto entered this pragmatic, restrained ascetic sign, the economy took a very different shape. Everyone switched from spending and speculating to worrying and saving. The emphasis is on what works, not necessarily what feels good. This is a long-term conservative influence, but the word "conservative" can mean a lot of different things. It could mean conserving the land, and becoming better stewards of the earth. It could mean conserving the wisdom of our elders. It could mean looking to the people who have spent their lives developing practical skills and asking, "Okay, how do we do this?" Pluto has been in Capricorn since November 2008 and will be here until March 2023. |
Uranus is in Aries This is the revolutionary planet in the revolutionary sign, so you know some stuff is going to happen while it's here - mainly, during the next seven years. This is about liberation. It's about freedom. It's about looking at the fixed structures that rule our lives, figuring out which ones limit us, and dismantling them. There's a fast, reckless rhythm about Uranus in Aries; it's not always the wisest approach. There's an urge for immediate, spontaneous action, and so people rush into things without stopping to think. Every moment is charged with creative fire. It's pretty exciting. But it's definitely not a calm influence. Everyone will need to stop and take some deep breaths once in a while. Uranus will be here until May 2018. Uranus entered Aries in NYC: Fri, Mar 11, 2011, 7:49 pm in Vancouver: Fri, Mar 11, 2011, 4:49 pm in London: Sat, Mar 12,2011, 12:49 am in Berlin: Sat, Mar 12, 2011, 1:49 am in Sydney: Sat, Mar 12, 2011, 11:49 am |
The Current Lunar Cycle (28° Leo) This lunar cycle starts with a bang, with the famous eclipse in Leo! There’s lots of positive creative energy in this new moon. There’s a lovely and very close trine to Uranus, getting everyone even more excited. Most new moons set the tone for the coming month, but this one is more powerful. You’ll feel its effects for about six months, with important insights and inner and outer transformations. There could be a flood of innovative ideas, scientific breakthroughs, brilliant inventions, and exciting solutions to ongoing problems. So this is a good time to consider what new endeavor you’d like to try. Where do you need more freedom and agency? In what areas would you like to educate yourself? Where have you tied yourself up in knots? In your area, who is doing the most liberating and stimulating work, and how do you join up with them? Mercury is retrograde at this eclipse, so there’s also an emphasis on the past. It’s a good time to get rid of the things that are keeping you from moving forward. Are you stuck reliving some past failure, some old habits of thought? Are you angry or resentful because of some long-past event? Now is the time to move past this, to take on some new intellectual challenges, to reclaim the joy, confidence and self-expression that are rightfully yours, and to connect with others who are doing the same. This lunar cycle lasts until the next new moon on September 20. Its climactic moment is the full moon on September 6. The new moon occurred in NYC: Mon, Aug 21, 2:30 pm in Vancouver: Mon, Aug 21, 11:30 am in London: Mon, Aug 21, 7:30 pm in Singapore: Tues, Aug 22, 2:30 am in Sydney: Tues, Aug 22, 4:30 am |
The sun is in Virgo This is a good time for a fall cleaning. The Virgo sun gives an eagle eye for details, and so you’re very aware of all the little areas of disorder around you. You can organize, mend, fix, and generally get everything in shape. Work also goes well with the sun in Virgo. People want to get things done, as efficiently and thoroughly as possible. People may be staying late at the office, working through lunch, and making a lot of progress on ongoing projects. Those pesky labor-intensive tasks can finally all be taken care of. It’s also a good time for maintenance on all the tools and systems that you customarily use. Everyone may be a little more critical than usual, and this is something to watch out for. It’s important to encourage your staff, co-workers and family members, even if they haven’t done something as perfectly as you would do it yourself. And everybody has their own little way of doing things. Try to be tolerant of these different methods, even if they don’t seem to be as good as your own. This is also a good time to focus on health. Virgo is a sign dedicated to healing – so whether you’re starting an exercise regime, eating a nutritious breakfast every morning, starting to take vitamins regularly, or getting a check-up, you can improve your health this month. You can make some important revisions to your daily schedule, in line with your beliefs and goals. The sun will be here until September 22. The sun entered Virgo in NYC: Tues, Aug 22, 6:20 pm in Vancouver: Tues, Aug 22, 3:20 pm in London: Tues, Aug 22, 11:20 pm in Singapore: Weds, Aug 23, 6:20 am in Sydney: Weds, Aug 23, 8:20 am |
Mars is in Virgo With Mars in this pragmatic earth sign, your attention is directed to all the things that you want to fix, mend, heal and recover. It’s an excellent time for any kind of work, because it gives a strong desire for excellence, and a willingness to analyze any problem until a solution appears. There’s an innate logic to the sign Virgo, and people who are already logical benefit the most when Mars enters this sign. Everything makes even more sense than it usually does. Information can be analyzed, and can yield results, and these results can make a difference in the smooth functioning of the world. As you can see, this is a particularly good time for scientists and researchers. This is the most detail-oriented sign, however, and there is some danger that you can get completely bogged down in the smallest pieces of information, or the tiniest problems. This can mean ignoring larger problems that really cry out for solutions. Perfectionism can be a real stumbling block when a lot of things are going on at once. For people who are normally pretty spacey, this is a great influence, since it does mean slowing down and looking at the way everything fits together. Some people will be neater, and some chores will get done. Some things will be repaired, and this could be especially helpful at this time of seasonal change. Mars will be in Virgo until October 22. Mars enters Virgo in NYC: Tues, Sept 5, 5:34 am in Vancouver: Tues, Sept 5, 2:34 am in London: Tues, Sept 5, 10:34 am in Singapore: Tues, Sept 5, 5:34 pm in Sydney: Tues, Sept 5, 7:34 am |
Neptune is in Pisces This could be a time of beautiful spiritual flowering, a time when large numbers of people open up their hearts and connect with each other. The idealism of Neptune becomes deeply intuitive, emotional and sympathetic when this planet goes through Pisces. The matter of faith is likely to be paramount as Neptune goes through this sign. Who and what do we trust? People will have a stronger need to believe in something (or someone), and this can mean that some folks will be preyed upon by unscrupulous con men. A gullible populace isn't always good at picking leaders, so it will be important to talk as clearly and fully as possible about all the issues of the day. Open communication is important and protective during this period. Neptune is the planet of the strange, so things may take odd turns. Everyone will be a little more susceptible to illusions, confusion, fascinations, and poetic deliriums. New drugs could make an appearance – both medicinal and recreational - and new healing techniques be developed. Creativity is enhanced by Neptune in this sign, especially when it comes to rhythmic forms like music and poetry, and to the arts of illusion such as theatre and film. We could see the flowering of some amazing new art-forms. Religious institutions get new life from Neptune’s passage through Pisces, but only if they offer a true connection with the wisdom of the inner self. It’s not a time for dogma, but for breaking down all artificial divisions and merging with the infinite. Neptune will be here until March 2025. Neptune entered Pisces in NYC: Fri, Feb 3, 2012, 2:03 pm in Vancouver: Fri, Feb 3, 2012, 11:03 am in London: Fri, Feb 3,2012, 7:03 pm in Berlin: Fri, Feb 3, 2012, 8:03 pm in Sydney: Sat, Feb 4, 2012, 6:03 am |
The Next Lunar Cycle (27° Virgo) This is the beginning of a very industrious lunar cycle, with five planets in Virgo. Mercury and Mars are close together, giving lots of mental and physical energy. The focus is on working, and on workers. This is a great time to push for really comprehensive health care reform! It’s a good time to take a look at everything that impacts the people who actually make this country (and every country) run – the ones picking up the garbage, teaching school, nursing the sick, dispensing hamburgers and French fries, keeping the lights and the water and the internet working. And it’s a great lunar cycle for improvements in agriculture and nutrition. There’s an emphasis on practical ideas in all fields. People will begin to recognize that plants don’t grow from the top down, and will reject the whole idea of trickle-down job- creators. However, there are a couple of wee problems. One is the opposition between Mercury and Neptune, which shows that public deception is an even bigger problem during this lunar cycle. There will be an even greater effort to keep people from connecting the dots, and figuring out what really makes sense. And a lot of people will fall prey to lies and conspiracy theories that call forth their inner demons. Another chaotic element comes from Uranus, closely conjunct the sun and moon. There are plenty of people who are angry, who don’t trust the slow growth that comes from practical reform. These are people who want to be heroes, who think they have to taste blood to be real. This is why workers sometimes have to dodge bullets. This lunar cycle lasts until the next new moon on October 19. Its climactic moment is the full moon on October 5. The new moon occurs in NYC: Mon, Aug 25, 10:12 am in Vancouver: Mon, Aug 25, 7:12 am in London: Mon, Aug 25, 3:12 pm in Singapore: Mon, Aug 25, 10:12 pm in Sydney: Tues, Aug 26, 12:12 am |
The sun enters Libra Libra is an idealistic sign, and with the sun here, principles and ethical beliefs are stronger. Everyone wants to do the right thing, to create a world that’s fairer, gentler, and more cooperative. People are willing to put their self-interest aside and to think about the good of others, both as individuals and as a community. If something goes wrong, they are happier to compromise, as they look for a solution. They are better at taking turns, whether they are five or fifty. Everyone wants to create harmonious organizations, in which things are clear and aboveboard, and in which there are some definite rules that everyone must live by. However, people are also more likely to make rules, which sometimes just makes everything more complicated. They can spend a lot of time deliberating over the fine points, and end up not doing anything at all. It can seem important to figure out exactly what every word in the bylaws refers to. It could also be a litigious time, since people are less likely to let infractions slide. It’s not enough to do the right thing; it can seem important that everyone else do the right thing too. The sun will be in Libra until October 23. The sun enters Libra in NYC: Fri, Sept 22, 4:01 pm in Vancouver: Fri, Sept 22, 1:01 pm in London: Fri, Sept 22, 9:01 pm in Singapore: Fri, Sept 23, 4:01 am in Sydney: Fri, Sept 23, 6:01 am |
Saturn is in Sagittarius Saturn is the planet of structure, duty and responsibility, but it cuts loose a bit in Sagittarius. Sagittarius is expansive, and so it lends itself to bigger, more ambitious structures. You want to create systems that are solid and lasting, but that will fulfill some of your larger ambitions as well. You see your responsibilities as part of a larger picture these days. You’re thinking about the community as a whole, about the future, about the world you live in. And this gives a little edge of excitement to mundane plans. Rome was built brick by brick, with great attention to structure, right? And when it was done, there it was: a gorgeous, cosmopolitan city. You’re thinking that some of your structures may have the same grandeur when they’re done, and you’re willing to put time and attention into the process, to make sure that they’re the best they can be. You can defer gratification, but you don’t want to deny your visions. During the years that Saturn is in Sagittarius, there will be an emphasis on thinking internationally. People who have lived insular lives will become acquainted with a lot of people who are very different from them. Languages and cultural literacy will become serious business, more codified. There will be classes, exams, promotions, on the basis of excellence in these fields. Higher education itself will grow in prestige during this period, and more people will get college credit for traveling. They’ll go off to distant parts of the globe, and learn from people who have figured out efficient and sustainable ways to live on this earth. There will also be a lot of tourists out there, visiting parts of the planet that will vanish or change utterly as the climate changes. Saturn will be in Sagittarius until December 19, 2017. Saturn entered Sagittarius in NYC: Thurs, Sept 17, 2015, 10:49 pm in Vancouver: Thurs, Sept 17, 2015, 7:49 pm in London: Fri, Sept 18, 2015, 3:49 am in Singapore: Fri, Sept 18, 2015 10:49 am in Sydney: Fri, Sept 18, 2015, 12:49 pm |
Jupiter is in Libra Jupiter enters a new sign yearly, so this could be considered the astrologer’s New Year. Jupiter’s effect is to expand the characteristics of its sign, and so during the coming year, the emphasis will be on relationships, and on finding the balance between opposing viewpoints. Libra is, at its best, a cooperative, egalitarian, altruistic sign, giving an emphasis on what’s right. So we can hope that the year will be dedicated to promoting peace and justice in the world. There will be more negotiating, more legal processing, more diplomatic overtures. Libra is not a sign of extremes. And yet sometimes the Libran emphasis on justice and equality can lead people to radical acts. It can be a strongly humanistic sign, with an inherent belief in the value of human effort and understanding. So we are likely to see some people, and some groups, that take a strong stand for a better world, and that don’t back down. Libra has a shadow side too. It’s the sign that gives the strongest desire to be liked, and so we could also see a lot more political pandering under this sign. Social scenes may become even more intricate tangles of who’s in and who’s out. And this sign, which is so egalitarian at its best, can also be quite prejudiced, since certain people may seem to fit better into the group. They’re read as more civilized, but the truth may be that they’re just easier to label. This is an air sign, so it has to do with mental constructions. Libra emphasizes culture, so Jupiter in Libra could indicate an upsurge in the arts. Art could become more formal, more mannered, and more graceful. The Grecian urn is the most Libran of art forms: perfection for its own sake, unrelated to human emotion. Jupiter will be here until October 10, 2017. Jupiter entered Libra in NYC: Fri, Sept 9, 2016, 7:18 am in Vancouver: Fri, Sept 9, 2016, 4:18 am in London: Fri, Sept 9, 2016, 12:18 pm in Singapore: Fri, Sept 9, 2016, 7:18 pm in Sydney: Fri, Sept 9, 2016, 9:18 pm |
Mercury is in Virgo Mercury is at home in Virgo, one of the signs it rules. Everybody becomes more organized, analytical and methodical, and a little more conscious of the objects around them. Even normally untidy people may feel a sudden urge to organize the spice-rack, or wash their sheets, or recycle all their newspapers. It’s a good time to look at the smaller issues, and figure out how they all fit together and form bigger issues. Small parts make up a smooth, unified whole. Everything has a place, and when things are in their places, and functioning as they’re meant to function, it all goes more smoothly. Mercury’s passage through Virgo is a good time to deal head-on with health issues. How is your nutrition, how is your level of exercise, are you doing things to combat stress? This is a good time to fix anything that isn’t working well, in relation to your body or your lifestyle. It’ s also good for mending things around the house, and for working in the garden. And it lends itself to an efficient bout of end-of-summer cleaning. There’s a focus on figuring out definite, practical answers to specific questions. The main danger of Mercury in Virgo is that details can be so involving that you don’t see the whole picture. If you spend hours on some small task, making everything perfect, you may not have time to get to more crucial work. Mercury will be here until September 29. Mercury entered Virgo in NYC: Sat, Sept 9, 10:52 pm in Vancouver: Sat, Sept 9, 7:52 pm in London: Sun, Sept 10, 2:52 am in Singapore: Sun, Sept 10, 10:52 am in Sydney: Sun, Sept 10, 12:52 pm |
Venus is in Leo Venus is at her most charming, flamboyant and dramatic in the fire sign Leo. You’re more inclined to adorn yourself with diamonds and flowers, and to put in an appearance at the swankiest places you know. Even if you’re generally a modest soul, Venus in Leo can give a sudden desire to shine, to see what center stage feels like. Everybody gets a moment in the sun while Venus is here. There’s a stronger emphasis on expressing yourself, and this means singing, dancing, flirting, partying, playing, performing. Whatever you do, you have an appreciative audience. And you, in turn, enjoy the high energy and the varied talents of all the people around you. Whether you’re croaking out a tune at a karaoke bar, or singing around a campfire, you join in with a good spirit. For lovers, this is a romantic time, good for stirring proclamations of ardor. Everyone is warmer and more excitable, and spontaneous demonstrations of affection come easily. You’re also likely to think of the perfect gifts for the ones you love. Those who tend to be domineering or demanding will be more so under this influence, however. So at times, there may be some need to set limits, to say “no”, and to take space for yourself. Venus will be here until September 19. Venus entered Leo in NYC: Sat, Aug 26, 12:29 am in Vancouver: Fri, Aug 25, 9:29 pm in London: Sat, Aug 26, 5:29 am in Singapore: Sat, Aug 26, 12:29 pm in Sydney: Sat, Aug 26, 2:29 pm |
Venus enters Virgo As Venus enters this earth sign, work becomes more enjoyable. You find it easier to tackle practical jobs, to improve your life in definite ways. There’s satisfaction in cleaning out closets and fixing or discarding anything that’s broken or that doesn’t fit into your daily routine. You want everything to be beautiful, clean, functional, and uncluttered. Whatever your work, it feels pretty good to do it, and to get it done - but it’s best if there are tangible, earthy results of some kind. This is a pleasant time for healers, body- workers, herbalists, gardeners, and craftspeople. You enjoy an ongoing sense of accomplishment, a contentment with the tasks of each day. Virgo is about the details, and there can be some tendency to be too picky, with Venus in this sign. Try not to nag your loved ones about the small things that drive you crazy, but seek alternate systems that will work better. And avoid being overly mental in your approach, expecting everything to be rational rather than looking at the underlying feelings. Sometimes people just need to be listened to, rather than “fixed”. Venus will be in Virgo until October 14. Venus enters Virgo in NYC: Tues, Sept 19, 9:15 pm in Vancouver: Tues, Sept 19, 6:15 pm in London: Weds, Sept 20, 2:15 am in Singapore: Weds, Sept 20, 9:15 am in Sydney: Weds, Sept 20, 11:15 am |
Mercury enters Libra Mercury, the planet of intellect, is well-suited to the air sign Libra. There’s a real love of the intellectual process - an appreciation for learning, a willingness to teach and to share knowledge, and an attraction to intricate concepts and well-crafted sentences. This is an excellent time for cooperative work, especially in small teams. People are more willing to listen to each other, to trade ideas back and forth, to compromise, to take turns exercising leadership. Everybody is more focused on fairness, equality, and balance. People are more apt to play by the rules, especially if it’s obvious that these rules benefit others, either collectively or individually. This is an idealistic time. There’s less emphasis on individual action, more on working in partnership, or taking one’s place in the community. There may be quite a lot of arguments and debates, but they will mostly be pretty orderly. The focus will be on ideas, principles, and beliefs. Libra is an artistic sign, and so everyone finds it easier to communicate in a graceful and effective way. Rhetoric can rise to new heights. At the same time, where is the heart behind the words? Sometimes the words can seem a bit slick and overly crafted, and they can hide underlying messages that are not so pretty, not so open-minded. Mercury will be here until October 17. Mercury enters Libra in NYC: Fri, Sept 29, 8:42 pm in Vancouver: Fri, Sept 29, 5:42 pm in London: Sat, Sept 30, 1:42 am in Singapore: Sat, Sept 30, 8:42 am in Sydney: Sat, Sept 30, 10:42 am |