Moonsign,
Sunsign
and More
by Jenny Yates
Sunsign
and More
by Jenny Yates
November 2 to 15, 2018 |
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, Nov 2, 1:47 am in Vancouver: Thurs, Nov 1, 10:47 pm in London: Fri, Nov 2, 5:47 am in Singapore: Fri, Nov 2, 1:47 pm in Sydney: Fri, Nov 2, 4:47 pm moves into Libra in NYC: Sun, Nov 4, 4:01 am in Vancouver: Sun, Nov 4, 1:01 am in London: Sun, Nov 4, 9:01 am in Singapore: Sun, Nov 4, 5:01 pm in Sydney: Sun, Nov 4, 8:01 pm moves into Scorpio in NYC: Tues, Nov 6, 8:02 am in Vancouver: Tues, Nov 6, 5:02 am in London: Tues, Nov 6, 1:02 pm in Singapore: Tues, Nov 6, 9:02 pm in Sydney: Weds, Nov 7, 12:02 am moves into Sagittarius in NYC: Thurs, Nov 8, 1:59 pm in Vancouver: Thurs, Nov 8, 10:59 am in London: Thurs, Nov 8, 6:59 pm in Singapore: Fri, Nov 9, 2:59 am in Sydney: Fri, Nov 9, 5:59 am moves into Capricorn in NYC: Sat, Nov 10, 10:54 pm in Vancouver: Sat, Nov 10, 7:54 pm in London: Sun, Nov 11, 3:54 am in Singapore: Sun, Nov 11, 11:54 am in Sydney: Sun, Nov 11, 2:54 pm moves into Aquarius in NYC: Tues, Nov 13, 10:45 am in Vancouver: Tues, Nov 13, 7:45 am in London: Tues, Nov 13, 3:45 pm in Singapore: Tues, Nov 13, 11:45 pm in Sydney: Weds, Nov 14, 2:45 am moves into Pisces in NYC: Thurs, Nov 15, 11:41 pm in Vancouver: Thurs, Nov 15, 8:41 pm in London: Fri, Nov 16, 4:41 am in Singapore: Fri, Nov 16, 12:41 pm in Sydney: Fri, Nov 16, 3:41 pm moves into Aries in NYC: Sun, Nov 18, 10:55 am in Vancouver: Sun, Nov 18, 7:55 am in London: Sun, Nov 18, 3:55 pm in Singapore: Sun, Nov 18, 11:55 pm in Sydney: Mon, Nov 19, 2:55 am |
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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 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 November 6, 2018, when it will retrograde back into Aries for about four months, before re-entering Taurus in March 2019. Uranus enteredTaurus in NYC: Tues, May 15, 11:16 am in Vancouver: Tues, May 15, 8:16 am in London: Tues, May 15, 4:16 pm in Singapore: Tues, May 15, 11:16 pm in Sydney: Weds, May 16, 1:16 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 |
Mars is in Aquarius The planet of will and action becomes more independent and free-spirited in Aquarius. You may have a stronger urge to experiment, a desire to venture into unknown territory. The urge to learn new things is strong, and this is not just a mental but a physical desire. You want to pick up new physical skills, and you may be particularly drawn to the kinds of sports that happen in wide- open spaces, like wind-surfing, mountain- climbing, or ice-skating. You want the wind in your hair, while you master some new skill. And it’s a plus if not too many other people know how to do it. Your sense of style is more pronounced under this influence. People are less into being fashion slaves, more inclined to figure out something that’s uniquely their own. Some people will be quirky, while others will be downright eccentric, and a few will get thrown in jail for running naked down the street. It’s a very creative time. Because there’s very little interest in conforming, everybody is coming up with interesting ways to express themselves. Inventors are more inventive, scientists are more inspired, and artists are more avant-garde. Mars will be here until November 15. Mars entered Aquarius in NYC: Mon, Sept 10, 8:55 pm in Vancouver: Mon, Sept 10, 5:55 pm in London: Tues, Sept 11, 1:55 am in Singapore: Tues, Sept 11, 8:55 am in Sydney: Tues, Sept 11, 10:55 am |
The Current Lunar Cycle (15° Libra) There are some tensions and power struggles throughout this lunar cycle, since it begins with the sun and moon squaring Pluto. A lot of underlying material emerges, and some of it has the potential to change the power dynamic. At the same time, there is great uncertainty about what’s true and what’s not, and some folks will just feel like retreating into their favorite escapist activity and ignoring all the drama. With the sun and moon closely inconjunct Neptune, confusion is rife. There are lots of people walking around wearing masks, not letting anybody see their real faces. And there are lots of other people who are taken in by these masks, and who believe something that doesn’t really exist. And then there are others who are overly suspicious, who see masks behind masks behind other masks, to the point of madness. The best way to handle these energies is to be clear about which problems belong to you, and which don’t, and to respect other people’s boundaries as much as possible. And when there’s a mystery, and there’s no way to find out a definite answer, let the mystery be, until it sorts itself out. Don’t try to see clearly when there’s so much fog. Just find alternate ways to navigate. This lunar cycle lasts until the next new moon on November 7. Its climactic moment is the full moon on October 24. The new moon occurred in NYC: Mon, Oct 8, 11:46 pm in Vancouver: Mon, Oct 8, 8:46 pm in London: Tues, Oct 9, 4:46 am in Singapore: Tues, Oct 9, 11:46 am in Sydney: Tues, Oct 9, 2:46 pm |
Venus is Retrograde (10° Scorpio) When Venus is in Scorpio, relationships are always a little deeper, more intense, and more private, and this is even more true when she goes retrograde. A lot of feelings get stored away – desires, attractions, crushes, small irritations, anger, revenge, possessiveness. You’re very aware of them, but don’t necessarily do anything with them during this retrograde period. People will be doing a certain amount of brooding, and sometimes reliving old wrongs, while Venus is retrograde in Scorpio. Inner reality will acquire more color and dimension, but it will be a bit harder to make things happen in the outer world. Chances to connect go by. You may just have the sense that the time is not quite right. Venus will spend about half of her six-week retrograde period in Libra, and she’s a little less obsessive once she gets to this air sign. Still, the Libran tendency to second-guess everything can hang everyone up, and relationships may still be at a standstill. There are decisions to be made, but this isn’t the time to make them. This is a good time to reconnect friends and lovers from your past, and these old relationships may have something to teach you. It can also be good for returning to old forms of creative expression. You can dust off that paintbrush, or start tuning that old guitar, and connect with a deep hunger to give form to your feelings. Venus goes direct again on November 16. Venus went retrograde in NYC: Fri, Oct 5, 3:04 pm in Vancouver: Fri, Oct 5, 12:04 pm in London: Fri, Oct 5, 8:04 pm in Singapore: Sat, Oct 6, 3:04 am in Sydney: Sat, Oct 6, 5:04 am |
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 entered Scorpio in NYC: Tues, Oct 23, 7:22 am in Vancouver: Tues, Oct 23, 4:22 am in London: Tues, Oct 23, 12:22 pm in Singapore: Tues, Oct 23, 7:22 pm in Sydney: Tues, Oct 23, 10:22 pm |
Mercury is in Sagittarius Mercury is enthusiastic, visionary and impulsive in this mutable fire sign. You aren’t as interested in small details, but are drawn irresistibly towards the bigger picture. Once you see it, you want to talk about it, to dream about it, and to take action to make it real. No project is beyond your possibilities. You don’t see any limitations, even when they are immediately at hand, and you may run right through them, as if they were so much smoke. This might be okay, or you might be cited later because of all the rules you broke! If you’re normally a timid person, this Mercury sign will signal an opportunity to move beyond the ordinary. And if you’re normally cheerful and rambunctious, there won’t be any holding you back. Mercury is the planet of speech, and so there are a lot of very ambitious meetings, discussions and conversations while Mercury is in Sagittarius. People can wax very passionate. Some people will be pedantic, convinced they know the truth, eager to convert everyone. Others will be impatient with all this talk, and ready to get started on whatever project you’re talking about. Arguments can break out over these different approaches, and the air can get heated. But afterwards, people will talk about how exciting it all was. Mercury will be in Sagittarius until December 1. Mercury entered Sagittarius in NYC: Weds, Oct 31, 12:38 am in Vancouver: Tues, Oct 30, 9:38 pm in London: Weds, Oct 31, 4:38 am in Singapore: Weds, Oct 31, 12:38 pm in Sydney: Weds, Oct 31, 3:38 pm |
Venus is in Libra When Venus, the planet of love, goes through Libra, everyone is more romantic. The trappings of romance – candlelight, soft music, dancing, silky fabrics – are all more evident. Everything connected to relationships is gentler, more subtle, more refined. There’s more give-and-take, a willingness to look at the other point of view, to cooperate, even to yield at times. Single people may find themselves longing for partners, and it’s very easy to fall in love during this Venus sign. You may be entranced by some simple word or gesture which seems to reflect a romantic ideal. Whether this can go anywhere, only time will tell, so take a while to get to know the object of your desire. This Venus sign is good for that anyway, as it’s more cerebral than physical. During this time, artistic pleasure is enhanced. It’s a great time to go to a play, a concert or a museum. People are drawn to intellectual pleasures, parties are more elegant, and conversation becomes an art. Those who are already artistic will be in their element, but even those who avoid higher culture may be inspired to duck into a gallery and come home with a framed print. If you’re working on a farm, you could find yourself reciting poetry to the chickens. This is an idealistic time, in which the sense of justice is stronger. And so, even though it inclines to peaceful solutions, it’s not always peaceful. There will be more processing during this Venus sign, as people work out what it means to be fair, egalitarian, and balanced in their relationships to their partners, to society in general, and within themselves. Venus will be here until December 2. Venus entered Libra in NYC: Weds, Oct 31, 3:41 pm in Vancouver: Weds, Oct 31, 12:41 pm in London: Weds, Oct 31, 7:41 pm in Singapore: Thurs, Nov 1, 3:41 am in Sydney: Thurs, Nov 1, 6:41 am |
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 |
Jupiter is in Scorpio The character of the year changes, as Jupiter enters its new sign. And this new year is one of deeper thoughts and feelings. Many people will be moved to examine what’s going on in their brains and their hearts, to figure out where these angry or painful thoughts are coming from, and perhaps to make changes. Scorpio is an intensely emotional sign, so a great many strong feelings will emerge throughout this year. People will be laughing, crying, suffering, bonding, and trying to come to terms with their inner demons. Some people will do this in the quiet of their rooms, and nobody will know about these dramatic inner struggles until the explosion happens. Other people will reach out, will allow themselves to be vulnerable, will heal, and will help others heal. So you can say this will be the year when we all deal with our mental and emotional health. Spiritual health also plays a part in this, and Scorpio is a sign of extremes. So you may have more people rejecting the noisy materialism of the world, and living in a state of Zen purity. Scorpio is a sign of strong desires, and it can also manifest in the desire to completely renounce desire. And it’s also a year when hidden things can come to light, including corruption, collusion and vice. I expect some politicians to fall from grace, and some rottenness to be exposed during the coming year. Jupiter will be here until November 8, 2018. Jupiter entered Scorpio in NYC: Tues, Oct 10, 2017, 9:20 am in Vancouver: Tues, Oct 10, 2017, 6:20 am in London: Tues, Oct 10, 2017, 2:20 pm in Singapore: Tues, Oct 10, 2017, 9:20 pm in Sydney: Weds, Oct 11, 2017, 12:20 am |
Uranus reenters Aries Uranus is the planet of change, and in the fast-moving fire sign Aries, change comes more quickly. People are more rebellious, revolutionary, independent and impulsive. There’s a strong urge to go your own way, to express your own unique self. This is a time of great creativity and inventiveness, with lots of “aha!” moments. It’s not the most cooperative period in the world. There are lots of lone wolves, and they’re running around terrorizing the countryside, and then you have others who grab their shotguns and tear off after the lone wolves. People have a harder time working together, making commitments to each other, synchronizing their actions. There are plenty of renegades and mavericks, while social groups are more loosely structured, oriented towards free expression rather than specific constructive ends. So change isn’t necessarily anchored in anything real, and it doesn’t always last. However, spontaneous efforts do sometimes have a lot of effect. Everyone is more focused on proving him or herself, getting ahead, being the best, and all this competitive energy does sometimes express itself in amazing feats and performances. Uranus will be in Aries until March 6, 2019. Uranus enters Aries in NYC: Tues, Nov 6, 1:59 pm in Vancouver: Tues, Nov 6, 10:59 am in London: Tues, Nov 6, 6:59 pm in Singapore: Weds, Nov 7, 2:59 am in Sydney: Weds, Nov 7, 5:59 am |
The Next Lunar Cycle (15° Scorpio) This is a thoughtful time, in which people are reaching for a deeper layer of understanding. Some people will be mourning the results of the election, while others are relieved. Some deep emotional material could be triggered – fear, anger, resentment, desire, shame. Some people are dealing with survival issues, while others are wrestling with a bone-deep aversion to anything unfamiliar. The tendency to demonize others intensifies every political shift. Often, it’s not about solving the practical problems of the country, but rather about asserting a fixed moral stance. There is a stronger spiritual vibration during this lunar cycle, as the sun and moon are trine Neptune. So there are a lot of people who are reaching out, and making connections with those who are suffering. Religious leaders are coming together and trying to take the moral high ground back, and this only works when they can address the true spiritual needs of their flocks. Many relationships are unstable during this lunar cycle, since there’s a Venus/Uranus opposition at the new moon. With Venus still retrograde, and Uranus poised at the end of Aries, some old problems could burst back into view. It may take a lot of emotional work and processing to prevent a break-up. This lunar cycle lasts until the next new moon on December 7. Its climactic moment is the full moon on November 23. The new moon occurs in NYC: Weds, Nov 7, 11:02 am in Vancouver: Weds, Nov 7, 8:02 am in London: Weds, Nov 7, 4:02 pm in Singapore: Thurs, Nov 8, 12:02 am in Sydney: Thurs, Nov 8, 3:02 am |
Mars enters Pisces Mars is generally more gentle and peaceful in the water sign Pisces. You’re open to the energy around you, and you flow with it, rather than fighting it. You’re more sensitive to your body and to the natural world, more adaptable but also more easily distracted. If you are normally a very focused, disciplined person, you might wonder at your sudden urge to go outside and smell the flowers. Give yourself a little leeway if you can, since you can have some wonderful experiences in following your impulses. This is a very spiritual influence, and you can get into touch with beautiful and blissful feelings. Of course, sooner or later, you have to leave the garden and get back to whatever task you’re engaged in, and that can be a little harder. This is not an aggressive sign for Mars, but there’s some danger of being passive-aggressive. That is, when you feel aggrieved about something, you might find some indirect way of expressing your discomfort, and this rarely works out well in the long run. Especially if you normally have trouble with anger, you might choose to avoid the issue entirely while Mars is in Pisces. But that presents the danger that the situation will blow up in your face as soon as Mars gets into Aries. It’s really better to deal with things, if you possibly can. Mars will be in Pisces until December 31. Mars enters Pisces in NYC: Thurs, Nov 15, 5:20 pm in Vancouver: Thurs, Nov 15, 2:20 pm in London: Thurs, Nov 15, 10:20 pm in Singapore: Fri, Nov 16, 6:20 am in Sydney: Fri, Nov 16, 9:20 am |
Jupiter enters 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 enters 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 |