Moonsign,
Sunsign
and More
by Jenny Yates
Sunsign
and More
by Jenny Yates
September 23 to 30, 2016 |
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 Cancer in NYC: Fri, Sept 23, 4:33 am in Vancouver: Fri, Sept 23, 1:33 am in London: Fri, Sept 23, 9:33 am in Singapore: Fri, Sept 23, 4:33 pm in Sydney: Fri, Sept 23, 6:33 pm moves into Leo in NYC: Sun, Sept 25, 9:48 am in Vancouver: Sun, Sept 25, 6:48 am in London: Sun, Sept 25, 2:48 pm in Singapore: Sun, Sept 25, 9:48 pm in Sydney: Sun, Sept 25, 11:48 pm moves into Virgo in NYC: Tues, Sept 27, 5:42 pm in Vancouver: Tues, Sept 27, 2:42 pm in London: Tues, Sept 27, 10:42 pm in Singapore: Weds, Sept 28, 5:42 am in Sydney: Weds, Sept 28, 7:42 am moves into Libra in NYC: Fri, Sept 30, 3:52 am in Vancouver: Fri, Sept 30, 12:52 am in London: Fri, Sept 30, 8:52 am in Singapore: Fri, Sept 30, 3:52 pm in Sydney: Fri, Sept 30, 5:52 pm moves into Scorpio in NYC: Sun, Oct 2, 3:42 pm in Vancouver: Sun, Oct 2, 12:42 pm in London: Sun, Oct 2, 8:42 pm in Singapore: Mon, Oct 3, 3:42 am in Sydney: Mon, Oct 3, 5:42 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. |
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, 10:49 pm in Vancouver: Thurs, Sept 17, 7:49 pm in London: Fri, Sept 18, 3:49 am in Singapore: Fri, Sept 18, 10:49 am in Sydney: Fri, Sept 18, 12:49 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 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 October 7. Mercury entered Virgo in NYC: Sat, July 30, 2:18 pm in Vancouver: Sat, July 30, 11:18 am in London: Sat, July 30, 7:18 pm in Singapore: Sun, July 31, 2:18 am in Sydney: Sun, July 31, 4:18 am |
Mars is in Sagittarius In this fire sign, Mars really cuts loose. There’s lots of energy and excitement, and you can have some riveting experiences. This is the best Mars signs for travel, and for expanding your horizons in definite, physical ways. You don’t want to hang out at home. You want to see what’s out there in the world; you want to explore, to try your luck. Mars in Sagittarius can mean a lot more distractions than usual. You’re distracted by all the exciting things happening around you, as well as by your own impulses. There can be a “feast or famine” energy about this Mars sign, so that you rush around madly until you’re totally exhausted, and then you drop. You need to figure out ways to pace yourself and to direct your energy more efficiently. It can also give a stronger tendency to escape from any situation that doesn’t seem congenial in the moment. If you’re bored, or if you feel oppressed, or if people are demanding too much of you, you can be out the door without a backwards glance. If you have escapist tendencies in your chart anyway, it’s especially easy to pull this kind of vanishing act. If you’re usually very solid and reliable, you may surprise yourself with some of your fantasies and impulses. Mars will be in Sagittarius until September 27. Mars entered Sagittarius in NYC: Tues, Aug 2, 1:49 pm in Vancouver: Tues, Aug 2, 10:49 am in London: Tues, Aug 2, 6:49 pm in Singapore: Weds, Aug 3, 1:49 am in Sydney: Weds, Aug 3, 3:49 am |
The Current Lunar Cycle (9° Virgo) This is a very charged lunar cycle. The sun and moon are part of a mutable T-square involving Neptune in Pisces and Mars/Saturn in Sagittarius. Plus there’s an eclipse. It looks like a moment of reckoning for a lot of people. Because the sun and moon are in Virgo, it could be a particularly intense time for working people. We might all go through some major adjustments in our understanding of the role of work in society. There could also be health crises during this lunar cycle, and these again could really alter our perception of public health. These things are always linked, and the links may become more apparent now. Too many people in our society are doing work that’s unhealthy on a lot of levels. A mutable T-square indicates a lot of movement and activity, but with the Mars/Saturn conjunction, there’s also an area in which people are taking a stand. You might be one of those people who believes now is the time to promote a cause, a philosophy, a belief. There’s something that’s worth upholding, worth fighting hard for. It’s definitely not a placid time. There’s criticism, there’s doubt, there’s confusion, and there are lies being told. One of the sacred tasks of the moment is to break through to clarity, however you can do that. Whatever you can do to clear the fog from your brain, now is the time to do it. . This lunar cycle lasts until the next new moon on September 30. Its climactic moment is the full moon on September 16. The new moon occurred in NYC: Thurs, Sept 1, 5:03 am in Vancouver: Thurs, Sept 1, 2:03 am in London: Thurs, Sept 1, 10:03 am in Singapore: Thurs, Sept 1, 5:03 pm in Sydney: Thurs, Sept 1, 7:03 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 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 |
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 sun is in 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 22. The sun entered Libra in NYC: Thurs, Sept 22, 10:21 am in Vancouver: Thurs, Sept 22, 7:21 am in London: Thurs, Sept 22, 3:21 pm in Singapore: Thurs, Sept 22, 10:21 pm in Sydney: Fri, Sept 23, 12:21 am |
Venus is in Scorpio Venus becomes a lot more intense and focused in Scorpio. It also becomes more sexual, so this is a good time to develop your love-making techniques, as well as reach a greater level of intimacy in your relationships. You’re more aware of other people’s sexual energy, on both the chemical and emotional level. Power issues tend to come up, generally at times when people feel most vulnerable. In relationships, old trauma can have a lot of buried influence, and it could move people to shut each other out. Be ready to forgive your lovers, friends and family members, and to keep the doors to your heart open. Everyone needs to feel safe, and people come to this in their own ways. Venus will be in Scorpio until October 18. Venus entered Scorpio in NYC: Fri, Sept 23, 10:50 am in Vancouver: Fri, Sept 23, 7:50 am in London: Fri, Sept 23, 3:50 pm in Singapore: Fri, Sept 23, 10:50 pm in Sydney: Sat, Sept 24, 12:50 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 (8° Libra) This looks like a fairly benign lunar cycle. The sun and moon aren’t far from the protective planet Jupiter, and so generally there’s a more peaceful and cooperative feeling in the air. People will work out ways to get along with each other. There’s an emphasis on win/win situations. There is a certain vagueness and drift about this lunar cycle, though, since the sun and moon are also closely inconjunct Neptune. There are some things that are going well, in an effortless way, and other things that are a bit tangled up. People may be more passive than usual, caught up in nostalgic longings or ambivalent feelings. The Saturn/Neptune square is still strong this lunar cycle, and adds to the general air of confusion. Illusions are strong, but disillusionment is also a common theme right now. Lots of people are breaking out of trance states, and don’t quite know where they are. But there are still others who continue to be well and truly hypnotized. The lunar cycle lasts until the next new moon on October 30. Its climactic moment is the full moon on October 16. The new moon occurs in NYC: Fri, Sept 30, 8:11 pm in Vancouver: Fri, Sept 30, 5:11 pm in London: Sat, Oct 1, 1:11 am in Singapore: Sat, Oct 1, 8:11 am in Sydney: Sat, Oct 1, 10:11 am |
Mars enters Capricorn Mars in Capricorn makes everything earthier, more pragmatic, and more traditional. This is a good Mars-sign for getting things done, especially on the physical level. You have the materials at hand, you have a plan, you have a goal, and you work hard. When you have obligations, you meet them. You work equally well in groups or alone. This is a more cautious place for Mars, and it helps people to work out any disagreements. There’s a stronger appreciation for the wisdom and experience of the past, and a greater willingness to find practical solutions. At the same time, people can be a bit more judgmental under this influence, since it gives a stronger emphasis on external standards. People are not all that comfortable with things that are vague and open-ended; they want clarity and definition. They want an end to the loose ends; they want forms, patterns, structures, commitments, and lasting value. They want to build something solid and worthwhile. And in the process, they don’t want to waste any time or materials. Mars will be in Capricorn until November 9. Mars enters Capricorn in NYC: Tues, Sept 27, 4:06 am in Vancouver: Tues, Sept 27, 1:06 am in London: Tues, Sept 27, 5:06 am in Singapore: Tues, Sept 27, 4:06 pm in Sydney: Tues, Sept 27, 6:06 pm |