Moonsign,
Sunsign
and More
by Jenny Yates
Sunsign
and More
by Jenny Yates
August 11 to 18, 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 Aries in NYC: Fri, Aug 11, 1:21 am in Vancouver: Thurs, Aug 10, 10:21 pm in London: Fri, Aug 11, 6:21 am in Singapore: Fri, Aug 11, 1:21 pm in Sydney: Fri, Aug 11, 3:21 pm moves into Taurus in NYC: Sun, Aug 13, 6:39 am in Vancouver: Sun, Aug 13, 3:39 am in London: Sun, Aug 13, 11:39 am in Singapore: Sun, Aug 13, 6:39 pm in Sydney: Sun, Aug 13, 8:39 pm moves into Gemini in NYC: Tues, Aug 15, 10:06 am in Vancouver: Tues, Aug 15, 7:06 am in London: Tues, Aug 15, 3:06 pm in Singapore: Tues, Aug 15, 10:06 pm in Sydney: Weds, Aug 16, 12:06 am moves into Cancer in NYC: Thurs, Aug 17, 12:13 pm in Vancouver: Thurs, Aug 17, 9:13 am in London: Thurs, Aug 17, 5:13 pm in Singapore: Fri, Aug 18, 12:13 am in Sydney: Fri, Aug 18, 2:13 am moves into Leo in NYC: Sat, Aug 19, 1:54 pm in Vancouver: Sat, Aug 19, 10:54 am in London: Sat, Aug 19, 6:54 pm in Singapore: Sun, Aug 20, 1:54 am in Sydney: Sun, Aug 20, 3:54 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. |
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 |
| Mars is in Leo This is a time of extra passion, excitement and will- power. Mars is the planet of action, and in Leo, it’s especially strong, confident and in charge. You are less likely to stand on the sidelines, more likely to charge into the fray, to get involved, to take a few risks. Pride is stronger when Mars is in Leo, and the urge to defend your pride is stronger too. And so sometimes conflict is all about posturing, bluffing, and scoring points, with nothing real at stake. If you find yourself involved in something like this, try to find the funny side of whatever is going on. Once you can laugh at yourself, you can usually move on to some more productive activity. But don’t laugh at other people before they’re ready, as they could become even more infuriated. This is a very creative time. You’re more ambitious, and you need to express yourself in a big, vivid, colorful way. Everybody needs an audience, and everybody needs a certain amount of applause. So don’t hog the spotlight, but don’t avoid it either. Take your turn in the sun, and then be generous with other people as they show what they can do. You are more playful while Mars is in Leo, so be sure to incorporate some spontaneous playtime in your life. Go out and run around with your dog in the park, or find some kids who want to play hide-and-seek. When you do things just for the fun of it, you’re rejuvenated. Mars will be here until September 5. Mars entered Leo in NYC: Thurs, July 20, 8:19 am in Vancouver: Thurs, July 20, 5:19 am in London: Thurs, July 20, 1:19 pm in Singapore: Thurs, July 20, 8:19 pm in Sydney: Thurs, July 20, 10:19 pm |
The Current Lunar Cycle (0° Leo) This is a very stimulating, dramatic new moon, and it ushers in an exciting lunar cycle. The moon and sun are very close to Mars, so there’s a lot of fiery energy. It’s bold, audacious, adventurous, and in fact it looks rather like we’ll all have ringside seats at a prizefight. The sun, moon and Mars are all squaring Uranus, and there’s a Jupiter/Pluto square. Could this mean a major regime change here in the US? Of course, in the current administration, heads are falling practically every minute, so it wouldn’t be unusual for a few extra ones to roll. But this doesn’t look ordinary. It looks like a swift, sudden, and audacious exchange of power. It looks like unexpected acts of heroism. It looks like a gamble on a very different future. People will be motivated by a strong desire to stand up and be heard, and there will be many taking center stage who haven’t been there before. Maybe they’ve been modest, maybe they’ve been waiting in the wings for the right moment. This lunar cycle is that moment. Is that you? Is there something you really want to do, but you haven’t believed in yourself enough? If your heart is in it, if your passions are stirred, then go for it. During this lunar cycle, the real losers will be those who are motivated by cynicism. This lunar cycle lasts until the next new moon on August 21. Its climactic moment is the full moon (with a powerful lunar eclipse) on August 7. The new moon occurred in NYC: Sun, July 23, 5:45 am in Vancouver: Sun, July 23, 2:45 am in London: Sun, July 23, 10:45 am in Singapore: Sun, July 23, 5:45 pm in Sydney: Sun, July 23, 7:45 pm |
The sun is in Leo The sun is exuberant in its own sign, Leo. Everyone is encouraged to live a little bit more loudly: to be more dramatic, to express themselves, to shine. People who are comfortable in the spotlight are even happier to be there when the sun is in Leo. People who are shyer gain confidence as they see how much fun everybody else is having. And audiences are also greatly appreciated when the sun is in this sign. This is a nice time for children, and it brings out the child in all of us. It’s a time to soak up the sun, to be free and playful, to sing and dance, to clown around, to climb trees and look at the view from above. Everything is out in the open, there’s freedom and high spirits and bright colors, and people are living for the moment. There can also be quite a lot of jousting while the sun is here. Some battles for dominance are just for show, but others are quite serious. This is the time when the alpha dog may have to deal with a lot of challenges from the lesser dogs. There is more posturing, and social events may become fabulous and outrageous affairs during the sun’s sojourn in Leo. The sun will be here until August 22. The sun entered Leo in NYC: Sat, July 22, 11:15 am in Vancouver: Sat, July 22, 8:15 am in London: Sat, July 22, 4:15 pm in Singapore: Sat, July 22, 11:15 pm in Sydney: Sun, July 23, 1:15 am |
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 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 August 31. Mercury entered Virgo in NYC: Tues, July 25, 7:41 pm in Vancouver: Tues, July 25, 4:41 pm in London: Weds, July 26, 12:41 am in Singapore: Weds, July 26, 7:41 am in Sydney: Weds, July 26, 9:41 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 |
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 |
Venus is in Cancer Venus, the planet of love and pleasure, is gentle, nurturing and sympathetic in this sign. This is mostly very good for relationships. It’s a sentimental time, when you may feel more like taking pictures of your sweetheart, saving locks of hair and greeting cards, and whispering endearments in her ear as you walk past. If you’re not normally prone to this kind of gooiness, you may wonder what’s gotten into you. But there’s a good chance you’ll both enjoy it, although you may be thankful that nobody else can hear the silly names you’re calling each other. It’s a great time for cooking, so if you’re inclined to this sort of thing, now is the time to get into the kitchen. It’s also a great time for eating, and all dishes, whether humble or exotic, are more pleasurable. It’s nice for entertaining, especially family and close friends. Your home is cozier, more attractive, and you find it very easy to just nest. Generally, you want to be comfortable when Venus is in this sign, so it can be perfect for a stay-at-home vacation. It also attracts you to watery places, like beaches and the lake. Just be sure you bring along your favorite pillow and your favorite brand of cookies. Venus will be here until August 26. Venus entered Cancer in NYC: Mon, July 31, 10:53 am in Vancouver: Mon, July 31, 7:53 am in London: Mon, July 31, 3:53 pm in Singapore: Mon, July 31, 10:53 pm in Sydney: Tues, Aug 1, 12:53 am |
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 all about the way we treat each other, and so the focus will be on courtesy, manners and protocol. To some, this will seem curiously bloodless, but there is also a beauty to urban ritual. Because Libra is such a social influence, these repeating patterns allow us all to interact without bruising each other’s sensibilities. 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 goes Retrograde (11° Virgo) For the first few days after Mercury goes retrograde, quite a few things could go wrong. Things move backwards, or to the side, instead of where you want them to go. There could be a lot of hassles involving communication, transportation, agreements, and systems. Things could break or get lost, schedules could get mixed up, and dates could be broken. Around this time, it may become clear that mistakes were made in the past, and that it’s necessary to take some time to fix what’s wrong. This can happen with even the smallest things. If you never got around to stitching something up, now you’re going to have to do a whole lot more stitching to keep it together. Mercury is retrograde for three weeks, and this isn’t a good time for starting new projects. But it isn’t a stagnant time. It’s actually a busy and productive period, in which you could catch up on things that need to be done. You can realign yourself with important long-term goals, and work on strategies for the future. Mercury in Virgo is analytical, and when retrograde, it’s one of the best times to reorganize. If you get stuck, then it’s back to the drawing board. What went wrong? What needs to be done? Now is the time for meticulous research and careful corrections. It’s also a good time to streamline, to get rid of loose ends and false starts from the past. Mercury goes direct again on September 5. Mercury goes retrograde in NYC: Sat, Aug 12, 9 pm in Vancouver: Sat, Aug 12, 6 pm in London: Sun, Aug 13, 2 am in Singapore: Sun, Aug 13, 9 am in Sydney: Sun, Aug 13, 11 am |