Moonsign,
Sunsign
and More
by Jenny Yates
Sunsign
and More
by Jenny Yates
November 15 to 22, 2019 |
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, Nov 15, 11:15 am in Vancouver: Fri, Nov 15, 8:15 am in London: Fri, Nov 15, 4:15 pm in Singapore: Sat, Nov 16, 12:15 am in Sydney: Sat, Nov 16, 3:15 am moves into Leo in NYC: Sun, Nov 17, 4:57 pm in Vancouver: Sun, Nov 17, 1:57 pm in London: Sun, Nov 17, 9:57 pm in Singapore: Mon, Nov 18, 5:57 am in Sydney: Mon, Nov 18, 8:57 am moves into Virgo in NYC: Tues, Nov 19, 8:54 pm in Vancouver: Tues, Nov 19, 5:54 pm in London: Weds, Nov 20, 1:54 am in Singapore: Weds, Nov 20, 9:54 am in Sydney: Weds, Nov 20, 12:54 pm moves into Libra in NYC: Thurs, Nov 21, 11:19 pm in Vancouver: Thurs, Nov 21, 8:19 pm in London: Fri, Nov 22, 4:19 am in Singapore: Fri, Nov 22, 12:19 pm in Sydney: Fri, Nov 22, 3:19 pm moves into Scorpio in NYC: Sun, Nov 24, 12:58 am in Vancouver: Sat, Nov 23, 9:58 pm in London: Sun, Nov 24, 5:58 am in Singapore: Sun, Nov 24, 1:58 pm in Sydney: Sun, Nov 24, 4:58 pm |
What does the moon's sign tell you? See Moon Signs and Lunar Transits |
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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, 3:27 am in Vancouver: Weds, Mar 6, 12:27 am in London: Weds, Mar 6, 8:27 am in Singapore: Weds, Mar 6, 4:27 pm in Sydney: Weds, Mar 6, 7:27 pm |
Mercury is in Scorpio Mercury is the planet of intellect, and in Scorpio, intellect is compressed, concentrated, internal. This is a time when you can focus your mental powers on what is really important to you. It’s especially good for research, for digging down deep to find buried truths. Scorpio is a retentive sign, and so communication may be a bit more sparse while Mercury is here. Your tendency is to mull things over, to let them percolate until the time is right to reveal them. If you’re usually a chatty type, you’ll be more thoughtful and discreet during this period. If you tend towards silence, you may be positively inscrutable. This is a good time to talk about deeper emotional realities. You are drawn towards things that are intense, dense, timeless, mysterious, and magical. It’s a good time for writers of fantasy and science fiction, for psychologists, and for story-tellers. There’s a great deal of power in the word, whether spoken or written, and now is the time when that power is most evident. Mercury will be in Scorpio until December 9. Mercury entered Scorpio in NYC: Fri, Oct 4, 4:14 am in Vancouver: Fri, Oct 4, 1:14 am in London: Fri, Oct 4, 9:14 am in Singapore: Fri, Oct 4, 4:14 pm in Sydney: Fri, Oct 4, 6:14 pm |
Mars is in Libra Mars in Libra is a fighter for justice. Mars represents the things we quarrel over, the things we move towards, the roots of our impulses. And with Mars in Libra, principles will become more important, so we are more likely to exert ourselves in defense of equal opportunity, or women’s power over our bodies, or an end to discrimination, or another important issue of the day. There is likely to be more personal processing under this influence, and it can be a good time to iron out any imbalances in a relationship. Are you doing your share? Is there a better way to divide chores, responsibilities and privileges? Now is a good time to work on it. People want to do the right thing, and there’s more give-and-take on every level. There are more meetings, more bargaining, more strategy sessions, and a greater emphasis both on the rules and what they mean. Mars in Libra is not necessarily progressive, but it does give an ability to see how things look from the other side. It’s more considerate, polite, and peaceful than other Mars positions. So this is a good time to tell your side of the story, especially if you don’t usually get a chance to do so. Whatever your cause is, you can find people who will take it up. Because Mars in Libra gives an emphasis on symmetry, balance and beauty, it’s also a very nice time for artists, especially visual artists. And it’s also good for athletes, especially when they’re doing something that’s graceful and that requires balance – such as dancing, skating, or acrobatics. Mars will be here until November 19. Mars entered Libra in NYC: Fri, Oct 4, 12:22 am in Vancouver: Thurs, Oct 3, 9:22 pm in London: Fri, Oct 4, 5:22 am in Singapore: Fri, Oct 4, 12:22 pm in Sydney: Fri, Oct 4, 2:22 pm |
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. |
The sun is in Scorpio This is a time of extreme emotions, fixed attitudes, and powerful desires. Everything goes a little underground when the sun is in Scorpio, and it’s harder to figure out what people are thinking and feeling. People who are introspective anyway will start brooding about everything. People who are gregarious will wonder why nobody is calling them up. The kinds of relationships that flourish most when the sun is in Scorpio are intimate ones. People have much less time for anything superficial, and may completely ignore the usual niceties. But intimate relationships can become deeper. This is the place where things get dramatic and extreme, where Romeo and Juliet scenarios are played out, where secrets are kept and revealed, and sometimes where deep healing happens. There’s a lot of sexual energy when the sun is in Scorpio, and that makes everything that much more fraught. And of course, sexual energy gets sublimated in a lot of different ways: violent emotions spill over, people grab for power, or people faint in religious ecstasies. And then, of course, there are the people who are keeping all of it under wraps. The sun will be in Scorpio until November 22. The sun enters Scorpio in NYC: Weds, Oct 23, 1:19 pm in Vancouver: Weds, Oct 23, 10:19 am in London: Weds, Oct 23, 6:19 pm in Singapore: Thurs, Oct 24, 1:19 am in Sydney: Thurs, Oct 24, 4:19 am |
The Current Lunar Cycle (4° Scorpio) This is a very intense new moon. It looks like this lunar cycle is going to bring some major changes, with the sun and moon almost exactly opposing Uranus. Finances are quite unstable during this lunar cycle, since Uranus is in Taurus. There could be some secrets revealed relating to finances, some underlying trickery that comes to light. I realize that this is already happening in the political sphere, but it could reach another level. And it could affect individuals, especially those with planets aspecting the new moon degree, 4° Scorpio. Mercury and Venus are also together, so this is a strong month when it comes to telling the truth and building intimacy. With four planets in Scorpio, the only path forward is rigorous honesty, and this allows for more profound connections with others, and helps you heal pain and mend rifts. Mars is dealing with some really tough aspects at this new moon, however, and so it’s not always clear what action to take. It makes a square to Saturn and an inconjunct to Neptune, so there could be some very stubborn obstacles in your path. And since Mercury is retrograde during most of this lunar cycle, it may be that going backwards is the best way forward, for now. You may find yourself reliving some old anger or frustration, and you may want to do something dramatic and extreme, with that sun/Uranus opposition. And this might be the right tack to take. But sit with it for a little while, to make sure that you really feel ready for this. If you’re going to turn everything upside down, you’ll need some support, and you’ll need at least a semi- soft place to land. This lunar cycle lasts until the next new moon on November 26. Its climactic moment is the full moon on November 12. The new moon occurred in NYC: Sun, Oct 27, 11:38 pm in Vancouver: Sun, Oct 27, 8:38 pm in London: Mon, Oct 28, 3:38 am in Singapore: Mon, Oct 28, 11:38 am in Sydney: Mon, Oct 28, 2:38 pm |
Saturn is in Capricorn Saturn is now entering its home sign, where it’s an especially strong influence. This is a period when the focus will be on duty, responsibility and pragmatism, and there won’t be a lot of time or room for frivolity. When times are hard, people focus on the basics, and act more cautiously. This is a sign of structure and tradition, and so the emphasis will be on maintaining the status quo, and bolstering it further whenever possible. We may see more poverty and lack, for many reasons, during this time. Natural resources will become scarcer, and people already in power will be even more efficient in taking control of what’s there. With Saturn in this sign, I can see the world becoming more and more like a factory, a machine, with people being ground under by the emphasis on efficiency and competence. At the same time, organization is rewarded, in whatever form, and so we are likely to see a lot of grassroots organization take firm root. Discipline and commitment are rewarded by this sign, and this will help people survive. Saturn is the planet that rules bones, and so we’ll become aware of the bones of our society. We’ ll become well acquainted with its framework, and it will be clear when it’s crooked, when it’s unstable, when it’s not sustainable. The process of righting it is slow and painstaking, but that work will continue doggedly during this time. Saturn will be in Capricorn until March 21, 2020. Saturn entered Capricorn in NYC: Tues, Dec 19, 11:48 pm in Vancouver: Tues, Dec 19, 8:48 pm in London: Weds, Dec 20, 4:48 am in Singapore: Weds, Dec 20, 12:48 pm in Sydney: Weds, Dec 20, 3:48 pm |
Mercury is Retrograde (27° Scorpio) Mercury goes retrograde close to Venus, and this is helpful. Mercury in Scorpio can be pretty secretive, but the conjunction to Venus creates more openings with others in your vicinity. Once you reveal what you’re really thinking and feeling, people respond to you, and some deep, meaningful relationships can be built. This is also good for mending old rifts, since Mercury retrograde always harkens to the past in some way. If you’re afraid to reach out to people because you’ve been hurt in the past, now is the time to work through that. You might even have a healing encounter with whoever hurt you, and realize that you’re a stronger person for it. The conjunction to Venus also encourages artistic expression. So if you’ve been longing to get back to painting, or playing the cello, or declaiming soliloquys, now is a good time. You can brush off those skills and do beautiful things with them. During the three weeks when Mercury is retrograde, it’s not a particularly good time to move forward with any new project. However, it can be a highly successful time for finishing things, correcting mistakes, investigating whatever lies in your attic, and taking care of all the loose threads in your life. You could recover old things that you thought were lost, or fix things that have been damaged. There could be a few screw-ups, especially when it comes to communication, transportation and logistics, and especially during the first days after Mercury turns retrograde. The most important thing is to remember to say everything out loud. Don’t assume others know what you’re thinking, because they are bound to assume something completely wrong. Mercury goes direct again on November 20. Mercury went retrograde in NYC: Thurs, Oct 31, 11:41 am in Vancouver: Thurs, Oct 31, 8:41 am in London: Thurs, Oct 31, 3:41 pm in Singapore: Thurs, Oct 31, 11:41 pm in Sydney: Fri, Nov 1, 2:41 am |
Venus is in Sagittarius When Venus, planet of pleasure, enters Sagittarius, the urge for excitement becomes stronger. If you’re usually a friendly, extroverted person, you’ll be even more so. You may dress more flamboyantly, eat and drink with more abandon, and generally party on. If you’re normally shy and withdrawn, you could still get drawn into all the fun times that other people are having. In relationships, there’s more generosity, more entertainment, more passion, and more room for everyone to express themselves. Things could get tempestuous occasionally, since people are more impulsive. But when there’s good will, things can be worked through. And there’s more good will these days. This is generally a good time for travel, especially if you can really cut loose and enjoy your new surroundings. You’re curious about everything and everyone, and you really want to experience the world. Venus will be in Sagittarius until November 25. Venus entered Sagittarius in NYC: Fri, Nov 1, 4:24 pm in Vancouver: Fri, Nov 1, 1:24 pm in London: Fri, Nov 1, 8:24 pm in Singapore: Sat, Nov 2, 4:24 am in Sydney: Sat, Nov 2, 7:24 am |
Jupiter is in Sagittarius The character of the year changes, as Jupiter enters its new sign. And this will be a more optimistic year. Jupiter’s passage through Sagittarius is a great counter to the more dour presence of Saturn in Capricorn. Jupiter in Sagittarius is about freedom, adventure, and expansion. The Sagittarian archetype is the Seeker, and so a lot of people will take to the road, or fly off to some distant land. People will be looking for something – new experiences, a deeper understanding of life, a sense of meaning. Some folks will approach the quest while staying in their chairs, zipping around in cyberspace, but most will want to be physically as well as mentally and spiritually active. This is Jupiter’s home sign, so the buoyant, positive energy of Jupiter will express itself in so many ways. There could be a great rush of people who want to be more involved in their communities, whether they jump into the political fray or volunteer for a worthy cause. Everybody takes energy from everybody else. So it will be an energetic year. There could also be some luck, for the human race in general. This also counters Saturn in Capricorn, which keeps repeating the message that you have to work really hard for everything you get. Jupiter in Sagittarius is passing around another message: that there is a certain grace that just falls on all of us. We can identify it, enjoy it, and be grateful for it. Jupiter will be here until December 2, 2019. Jupiter entered Sagittarius in NYC: Thurs, Nov 8, 7:38 am in Vancouver: Thurs, Nov 8, 4:38 am in London: Thurs, Nov 8, 12:38 pm in Singapore: Thurs, Nov 8, 8:38 pm in Sydney: Thurs, Nov 8, 11:38 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 |
The sun enters Sagittarius With the sun in this fiery sign, things get exciting. As always at this time of year, it’s a good time for parties, celebrations, feasts, and community events. Sagittarius is enthusiastic, gregarious, extravagant, and optimistic, but there’s some tendency to go to extremes (in a friendly and good-natured way). This is also a good time for travel. People are eager for all kinds of new experiences, and they’re more willing to get away from the usual routine and do something wild and adventurous. Political arguments can get very heated at this time. Sagittarius is a sign of inspiration and discovery, and when people feel that they have found The Way, they want to turn everybody else on to their new vision of the world. This is also the sign of philosophers, and you may find one on every street-corner during this time. Everyone is thinking bigger. People who are normally idealistic are now thinking of ways to save the world, and they want to jump into this world-saving business in an active way. People who are normally cautious and prosaic are reconsidering their more outrageous impulses. The sun will be in Sagittarius until December 21. The sun enters Sagittarius in NYC: Fri, Nov 22, 9:59 am in Vancouver: Fri, Nov 22, 6:59 am in London: Fri, Nov 22, 2:59 pm in Singapore: Fri, Nov 22, 10:59 pm in Sydney: Sat, Nov 23, 1:59 am |
Mars enters Scorpio Mars is more intense in Scorpio, more dramatic, and more emotional. Everyone feels more strongly about everything, and people are more likely to go to extremes. There will be more laughing and crying, more explosions, more colorful reactions of all kinds. However, this is also a time when you can channel your energies very powerfully and persistently towards one particular goal. You are determined, focused, stubborn, and intractable. When you want to do something, no matter how difficult it is, you call up reserves of strength and you are able to manage it. When your desires and your will come together, it’s a formidable combination. Desires are especially strong with Mars in this sign, and the sexual atmosphere could get a bit dense at times. Whatever is forbidden holds a particular allure. If you usually have a hard time with impulse control, it will be harder when Mars is in Scorpio, and you might want to ask your crew-mates to lash you to the mast. If you’re normally very restrained, you might be surprised at the things you feel a sudden urge to do. Mars will be here until January 3. Mars enters Scorpio in NYC: Tues, Nov 19, 2:40 am in Vancouver: Mon, Nov 18, 11:40 pm in London: Tues, Nov 19, 7:40 am in Singapore: Tues, Nov 19, 3:40 pm in Sydney: Tues, Nov 19, 6:40 pm |