Moonsign,
Sunsign
and More
by Jenny Yates
Sunsign
and More
by Jenny Yates
February 26 to March 5, 2021 |
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: Fri, Feb 26, 12:07 pm in Vancouver: Fri, Feb 26, 9:07 am in London: Fri, Feb 26, 5:07 pm in Singapore: Sat, Feb 27, 1:07 am in Sydney: Sat, Feb 27, 4:07 am moves into Libra in NYC: Sun, Feb 28, 2:16 pm in Vancouver: Sun, Feb 28, 11:16 am in London: Sun, Feb 28, 7:16 pm in Singapore: Mon, Mar 1, 3:16 am in Sydney: Mon, Mar 1, 6:16 am moves into Scorpio in NYC: Tues, Mar 2, 3:38 pm in Vancouver: Tues, Mar 2, 12:38 pm in London: Tues, Mar 2, 8:38 pm in Singapore: Weds, Mar 3, 4:38 am in Sydney: Weds, Mar 3, 7:38 am moves into Sagittarius in NYC: Thurs, Mar 4, 5:42 pm in Vancouver: Thurs, Mar 4, 2:42 pm in London: Thurs, Mar 4, 10:42 pm in Singapore: Fri, Mar 5, 6:42 am in Sydney: Fri, Mar 5, 9:42 am moves into Capricorn in NYC: Sat, Mar 6, 9:20 pm in Vancouver: Sat, Mar 6, 6:20 pm in London: Sun, Mar 7, 2:20 am in Singapore: Sun, Mar 7,10:20 am in Sydney: Sun, Mar 7, 1:20 pm |
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. |
Mercury is in Aquarius Let the genius in you emerge, while Mercury is in Aquarius. This is one of the best signs for Mercury, as it stimulates new ways of processing information, perceiving the world around you, and relating to people. You’re excited about all kinds of new information, whether it’s theoretical or more practical. You want to know about science, and people, and the laws of the universe. This can also bring out the geek in you, if you’re inclined that way. If you find yourself carefully studying the designs of Star Trek spaceships, it may be time to go outside and get some air. This sign is very creative, and especially good for mastering new tools and techniques. It brings out the inventor in you, and it also brings out the avant-garde artist. It means daring to be different, to get away from the usual forms and to invent new ones. It’s a somewhat more cerebral and experimental approach, but it’s great for challenging assumptions. This Mercury sign generally makes for good communication, since it gives a genuine interest in other people and their ideas. However, it can also mean being a bit opinionated. Once you decide you know the truth about something, it may be hard to sway you. If you’re generally more malleable, you may be surprised at the number of disputes you get into. If you’re already an argumentative person, there could be one debate after another. Mercury will be here until March 15. Mercury enters Aquarius in NYC: Fri, Jan 8, 6:59 am in Vancouver: Fri, Jan 8, 3:59 am in London: Fri, Jan 8, 11:59 am in Singapore: Fri, Jan 8, 7:59 pm in Sydney: Fri, Jan 8, 10:59 pm |
Mars is in Taurus This is a productive time, on a concrete level. As a fixed earth sign, Taurus focuses your attention on the things that need to be done. It’s great for cleaning up a garden, or building fences and decks and sheds, or organizing your storage spaces. During this time, everyone is more persistent and focused. People who are usually dilettantes will settle down a bit, and start to notice some particular thing that holds their attention. People who are usually fairly stable may become fixtures. Couch potatoes could get really, really comfortable. This is a patient sign, and so it helps when it comes to enduring difficult situations. But it’s also very bull-headed, and when arguments happen, it will be because nobody wants to abandon a fixed position. People feel more strongly about money, possessions, and sources of security, and so there can be conflict around these things, as well as around loyalty and faithfulness. Although this is a good period for physical work, it also lends itself to sensual pleasures: eating, drinking, dancing and singing. There’s also an emphasis on sports that build strength and endurance, like weight-lifting and bull-riding. Cowboys should really enjoy this Mars sign, and all of us may find our inner cowboy. It’s probably not buried too deeply. Mars will be here until March 3. Mars entered Taurus in NYC: Weds, Jan 6, 5:27 pm in Vancouver: Weds, Jan 6, 2:27 pm in London: Weds, Jan 6, 10:27 pm in Singapore: Thurs, Jan 7, 6:27 am in Sydney: Thurs, Jan 7, 9:27 am |
The Current Lunar Cycle (23° Aquarius) This is a very focused new moon, with all the planets placed within the trine between Mars and Pluto. There are eight planets in fixed signs, so change doesn’t come easily during the coming lunar cycle. There is a lot of drag, with people hanging on to the status quo for dear life. And when you do manage to change something, you have to contend with strong reactions from all the outraged people. The Aquarius emphasis is considerable, though, with six planets in this sign, and Aquarius is a forward-looking sign. So new ideas are circulating, and there’s actually a fair amount of progress during this lunar cycle. The intense focus makes it easier to concentrate on the priorities, and not scatter our energies. It’s a good time to get together with other people, to put energy into friendships, associations, and building community. During the coming lunar cycle, many people are thinking more widely, revising their world views, learning new things, and making different kinds of connections with other people. People are definitely stronger together, and new movements could develop at this time. Venus and Jupiter are closely conjunct, and so there could also be some wonderful celebrations this month, even though we are still dealing with the pandemic and can’t be together physically. There are still many pleasures we can share. This is also a really good month for cultural and artistic growth, and Black History month could be a powerful source of inspiration for many people. At the same time, with all this political and intellectual growth, there is a lot of conflict, since Mars and Uranus are squaring those Aquarius planets. People are going to get angry, and they’ll respond to provocation in unexpected ways. For every genius who sees the world in an innovative way, and who has solutions to the problems that we all face, there’s another crackpot who blathers on about Jewish space lasers. This is the time to move forward, to make the world a better place, but it’s also a time to think critically, to check things out carefully, and to discuss. Don’t be afraid of new ideas, but make sure to vet them! This lunar cycle lasts until the next new moon on March 13. Its climactic moment is the full moon on February 27. The new moon occurred in NYC: Thurs, Feb 11, 2:05 pm in Vancouver: Thurs, Feb 11, 11:05 am in London: Thurs, Feb 11, 7:05 pm in Singapore: Fri, Feb 12, 3:05 am in Sydney: Fri, Feb 12, 6:05 am |
The sun is in Pisces This is the last month of the zodiacal year, and the last month of the winter in the northern hemisphere. It’s a meditative time, a time when it feels good to be a little quieter than usual and to live a simpler life. This is the time to write poetry, to spend a week or two in a monastic retreat, or to take walks by the river. Life is a river. Psychic abilities are stronger, and artistic sensibilities are especially noticeable. Everyone is more sensitive, more receptive, and more tender-hearted. People suffer more, but people also notice when other people are suffering, and reach out to help. This is a time when it’s easier to merge – with other people, with your environment, with characters in films or books, or with the products of your own imagination. Boundaries are a little thinner. People who are very invested in their separate identities – cowboys, warriors, authority figures, contest winners – may feel a bit lost and frustrated. The usual divisions between “good” and “bad” can break down during this time, and the ego may have trouble getting a foothold. The sun will be in Pisces until March 20. The sun entered Pisces in NYC: Thurs, Feb 18, 5:44 am in Vancouver: Thurs, Feb 18, 2:44 am in London: Thurs, Feb 18, 10:44 am in Singapore: Thurs, Feb 18, 6:44 pm in Sydney: Thurs, Feb 18, 9:44 pm |
Jupiter is in Aquarius 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 the coming year will have the flavor of this fixed air sign. It will be idealistic, humanitarian, with a strong interest in science and technology. Aquarius is an unconventional sign, however, so that doesn’t mean that everybody will subscribe to the same world view. Just the opposite. There will be lots of discussions, conversations, arguments and debates, and people will be defending the odd things they believe. The main thing is that people will be more interested in uncovering the truth, and in learning from each other, and so there will be many eureka moments. There could be an explosion of interest in education, even with the pandemic still depressing attendance. People will figure out the advantages in virtual learning, and join classrooms all over the world. Aquarius lends itself to group endeavors, from friendship circles to book clubs and experimental forums, so all of these will explode in popularity. We may not be able to share space, but we’re sharing air space, and that can be even better, since it doesn’t have the same limits. It will be a more idealistic time, and progressive values can become more and more mainstream. But we will all have to be careful not to be too rigid about our ideas. Jupiter in Aquarius can be rather stern, when it comes to judging people who we consider less enlightened. So we need to take a step back from that, admit that we don’t know everything, and figure out new ways to listen to each other. Jupiter will be here until May 13. Jupiter entered Aquarius in NYC: Sat, Dec 19, 2020, 8:07 am in Vancouver: Sat, Dec 19, 2020, 5:07 am in London: Sat, Dec 19, 2020, 1:07 pm in Singapore: Sat, Dec 19, 2020, 9:07 pm in Sydney: Sun, Dec 20, 2020, 12:07 am |
Uranus is in Taurus Uranus is the revolutionary planet, and now it’s entering the most solid, grounded sign in the zodiac, Taurus. So this could be a time when some very basic social and economic factors will be challenged. There could be big changes to the way we all handle matters of wealth and poverty, for example. Currencies could be affected, and some could go dormant, while new currencies are suddenly born. Our agricultural methods could be altered during this time, along with the way we distribute food and other goods. New technology will reshape science, especially when it comes to medicine. New art forms could have a big influence, particularly in music and spoken poetry. Ecological issues will also be addressed with innovative technology during this time, and some of it will work, while some of it will fail. It may become clear that we do need to restructure our societies in order to live sustainably on the earth, but whether this will happen in a sufficiently radical way remains to be seen. There will be a lot of push-back for every change that’s proposed. Sometimes it takes the shock of disaster to really alter people’s consciousness, but that’s the hard way to do it. There may be more radical movements towards traditional lifestyles during this time. Of course, everybody interprets tradition in their own way. Some of these will be oppressive to women, gay people, and minorities, while others are able to combine a kinder social ethic with a sustainable lifestyle. Uranus will be in Taurus until July 7, 2025. Uranus entered Taurus in NYC: Weds, Mar 6, 2019, 3:27 am in Vancouver: Weds, Mar 6, 2019, 12:27 am in London: Weds, Mar 6, 2019, 8:27 am in Singapore: Weds, Mar 6, 2019, 4:27 pm in Sydney: Weds, Mar 6, 2019, 7:27 pm |
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 |
Venus is in Pisces Venus is gentle, imaginative and spiritually oriented in this sign. It’s a very nice place for the planet of love, pleasure and relationships, and in traditional astrology, Venus is said to be exalted here. This is the sign of the lover, not the fighter. It can mean beautiful, romantic, spiritually uplifting relationships, in which there is an intuitive link between those involved. This is a very open-hearted sign, not particularly egotistical, and that makes love run more smoothly. When you’re wronged, you are able to forgive whole-heartedly, and when you wrong another, your amends are genuine. Pisces is a very escapist sign, however, and you may have a tendency to ignore or deny problems during Venus’ time here. You know something bothers you, but you’d prefer not to confront your friend or your partner. It’s easier to gloss it over now, to opt for peace. That’s in part because you can feel a bit more vulnerable when Venus is in Pisces, since it’s such a tender and sensitive sign. This is a great Venus sign for artists of all kinds, especially musicians and film-makers. Your imagination is abundant, and ideas and images and sounds and feelings just flow through you. You hold nothing back. You may not have as much faith in your work, however, so you might want to hold off on showing it to large numbers of people until Venus is in Aries next month. Venus will be here until March 21. Venus entered Pisces in NYC: Thurs, Feb 25, 8:11 am in Vancouver: Thurs, Feb 25, 5:11 am in London: Thurs, Feb 25, 1:11 pm in Singapore: Thurs, Feb 25, 9:11 pm in Sydney: Fri, Feb 26, 12:11 am |
Mars enters Gemini This is a restless place for the planet of action, and it increases your level of nervous energy. It can mean pacing, non-stop talking, and rushing around doing a million things at once. It can be harder to relax and to sleep while Mars is here, particularly for people who are already insomniacs. Even usually calm people may feel a bit edgy and easily distracted. People who are good at multi-tasking will be even better at it during this period, and so you’ll see a lot of people simultaneously talking on the phone, answering their mail, and watching cartoons. These folks are energized by all the mental stimuli, and so, somehow, everything gets done. The main challenge is that there can be too much mental energy, and sometimes people can talk for hours without actually settling on anything. There’s a certain reluctance to diminish your options in any way. This can mean a more superficial approach, a tendency to dabble in a lot of things without making a definite commitment to anything. But this is an interesting time, and you’re likely to experience lots of variety in your environment. You’re curious about all the untried possibilities, and your curiosity can take you to new places. You’re more likely to talk to strangers, to read the signs along the way, to smell the flowers and then to post facebook updates (with pictures) about them, and to engage with everything and everybody around you. When it comes to exercise, this is a great time for biking, roller-skating, or skate-boarding. Walking may sometimes seem too slow. A lot of people will find themselves driving around more than usual. Mars will be here until April 23. Mars enters Gemini in NYC: Weds, Mar 3, 10:29 pm in Vancouver: Weds, Mar 3, 7:29 pm in London: Thurs, Mar 4, 3:29 am in Singapore: Thurs, Mar 4, 11:29 am in Sydney: Thurs, Mar 4, 2:29 pm |
Saturn is in Aquarius At this point, Saturn leaves its home sign, and goes into one that’s more objective, intellectual and scientific. Saturn in Aquarius is all about taking responsibility for the world we live in, the technology we invent, and the societies we jointly create. Aquarius is a sign which gives a strong awareness of the collective, and with Saturn here, we will all be more conscious of our roles in the community. Saturn in Aquarius gives a strong call to public service and public accountability. There will be a stronger emphasis on education, and on educating each other. Hopefully, this won’t be about pointing fingers, but about helping each other to grow wiser and more aware. At the same time, Aquarius is an experimental sign, and so we will see more people putting their ideas into practice, some with good results and some not so good. This could refer to both scientific experiments and social ones. Of course, even failed experiments teach us quite a lot, so it won’t be wasted effort. But, occasionally, unfortunate situations could result. Aquarius is also a very idealistic sign. However, the shadow of Saturn in Aquarius is a tendency to discount the individual, and to focus on the larger human body, or the greater idea. And so this can be a time when ivory-tower types can thrive, and people with common sense and practical knowhow can be ignored. The main challenge of Saturn in Aquarius will be keeping ourselves grounded. Saturn will be in Aquarius until March 7, 2023. Saturn entered Aquarius in NYC: Thurs, Dec 17, 2020, 12:04 am in Vancouver: Weds, Dec 16, 2020, 9:04 pm in London: Thurs, Dec 17, 2020, 5:04 am in Singapore: Thurs, Dec 17, 2020, 1:04 pm in Sydney: Thurs, Dec 17, 2020, 4:04 pm |