2017 Planetary Overview
The Astrology of Year 2017
On this page, you’ll find a handy overview of cosmic events—such as eclipses, planetary retrogrades, and other planetary phenomena—in the year 2017. See the week-by-week feature, This Week in Astrology, for astrological information about the current week, as well as day-by-day overviews of current cosmic energy. See also Today in Astrology blog. The 2018 page is in progress but the calendar is up here: The Astrology of 2018.
On this Page:
2017 Calendar of
Astrological Events
Retrogrades in 2017
Lunar and Solar Eclipses in 2017
Lunar Phases in 2017
Out of Bounds in 2017
Outer Planet Highlights in 2017
Void of Course Moon in 2017
Moon Calendar 2017
Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, Pluto in 2017
North Node in 2017
The following is a quick-glance calendar of planetary events in 2017. Details follow the chart. Times in this chart are Eastern Time.
2017 Calendar
Date | Time (ET) | Event | Position |
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Jan 3 | 2:46 AM | Venus enters Pisces | |
Jan 4 | 9:17 AM | Mercury Retrograde enters Sagittarius | Rx |
Jan 8 | 4:42 AM | Mercury Direct | 28° 51’D |
Jan 12 | 6:34 AM | Full Moon 22 Cancer 27 | 22° 27′ |
Jan 12 | 9:03 AM | Mercury enters Capricorn | |
Jan 19 | 4:24 PM | Sun enters Aquarius | |
Jan 27 | 7:07 PM | New Moon 8 Aquarius 15 | 8° 15′ |
Jan 28 | 12:39 AM | Mars enters Aries | |
Feb 3 | 10:51 AM | Venus enters Aries | |
Feb 6 | 1:52 AM | Jupiter Retrograde | 23° 08’Rx |
Feb 7 | 4:35 AM | Mercury enters Aquarius | |
Feb 10 | 7:33 PM | Full Moon LUNAR Eclipse 22 Leo 28 | 22°28′ |
Feb 14 | 9:14 AM | Jupiter quincunx Chiron | 23° 02’Rx 23° 02′ |
Feb 18 | 6:31 AM | Sun enters Pisces | |
Feb 25 | 6:07 PM | Mercury enters Pisces | |
Feb 26 | 9:58 AM | New Moon SOLAR Eclipse 8 Pisces 12 | 8° 12′ |
Mar 2 | 8:15 PM | Jupiter opposes Uranus | 22° 11’Rx 22° 11′ |
Mar 4 | 4:09 AM | Venus Rx | 13°09′ Rx |
Mar 9 | 7:34 PM | Mars enters Taurus | |
Mar 12 | 10:54 AM | Full Moon 22 Virgo 13 | 22° 13′ |
Mar 13 | 5:07 PM | Mercury enters Aries | |
Mar 20 | 6:29 AM | Sun enters Aries | |
Mar 27 | 10:57 PM | New Moon 7 Aries 37 | 7° 37′ |
Mar 30 | 2:19 PM | Jupiter square Pluto | 19° 17’Rx 19° 17′ |
Mar 31 | 1:30 PM | Mercury enters Taurus | |
Apr 2 | 8:25 PM | Venus Rx enters Pisces | Rx |
Apr 2 | 9:11 PM | Jupiter biquintile Neptune | 18° 52’Rx BQ 12° 02′ |
Apr 6 | 1:06 AM | Saturn Retrograde | 27° 48’Rx |
Apr 9 | 7:14 PM | Mercury Retrograde | 4° 51′ Rx |
Apr 11 | 2:08 AM | Full Moon 21 Libra 33 | 21° 33′ |
Apr 15 | 6:18 AM | Venus Direct | 26° 15’D |
Apr 19 | 5:27 PM | Sun enters Taurus | |
Apr 20 | 8:48 AM | Pluto Retrograde | 19° 24’Rx |
Apr 20 | 1:37 PM | Mercury Retrograde enters Aries | Rx |
Apr 21 | 6:32 AM | Mars enters Gemini | |
Apr 26 | 8:16 AM | New Moon 6 Taurus 27 | 6° 27′ |
Apr 28 | 9:13 AM | Venus enters Aries | |
Apr 30 | 4:24 PM | Saturn square Chiron | 27° 18’Rx 27° 18′ |
May 3 | 7:23 AM | Jupiter quintile Saturn | 15° 12’Rx Q 27° 12’Rx |
May 3 | 12:33 PM | Mercury Direct | 24° 16’D |
May 10 | 5:42 PM | Full Moon 20 Scorpio 24 | 20° 24′ |
May 16 | 12:07 AM | Mercury enters Taurus | |
May 17 | 4:37 AM | Jupiter quincunx Neptune | 14° 01’Rx 14° 01′ |
May 19 | 2:14 AM | Saturn trine Uranus | 26° 23’Rx 26° 23′ |
May 20 | 4:31 PM | Sun enters Gemini | |
May 25 | 3:44 PM | New Moon 4 Gemini 47 | 4° 47′ |
Jun 4 | 12:16 PM | Mars enters Cancer | |
Jun 5 | 4:15 AM | Jupiter quintile Saturn | 13° 15’Rx Q 25° 15’Rx |
Jun 6 | 3:26 AM | Venus enters Taurus | |
Jun 6 | 6:15 PM | Mercury enters Gemini | |
Jun 9 | 9:10 AM | Full Moon 18 Sagittarius 53 | 18° 53′ |
Jun 9 | 10:02 AM | Jupiter Direct | 13° 13’D |
Jun 16 | 7:10 AM | Neptune Retrograde | 14° 16’Rx |
Jun 21 | 12:24 AM | Sun enters Cancer | |
Jun 21 | 5:57 AM | Mercury enters Cancer | |
Jun 23 | 10:31 PM | New Moon 2 Can 47 | 2° 47′ |
Jul 1 | 3:09 AM | Chiron Retrograde | 28° 52’Rx |
Jul 4 | 8:11 PM | Venus enters Gemini | |
Jul 5 | 12:19 AM | Jupiter quincunx Neptune | 14° 11′ 14° 11’Rx |
Jul 5 | 8:20 PM | Mercury enters Leo | |
Jul 9 | 12:07 AM | Full Moon 17 Capricorn 09 | 17° 09′ |
Jul 20 | 8:19 AM | Mars enters Leo | |
Jul 22 | 11:15 AM | Sun enters Leo | |
Jul 23 | 5:46 AM | New Moon 0 Leo 44 | 0° 44′ |
Jul 25 | 7:41 PM | Mercury enters Virgo | |
Jul 29 | 2:53 PM | Uranus semi-sextile Chiron | 28° 31′ 28° 31’Rx |
Jul 31 | 10:54 AM | Venus enters Cancer | |
Aug 3 | 1:31 AM | Uranus Retrograde | 28° 32’Rx |
Aug 4 | 2:48 PM | Jupiter square Pluto 17 Lib 32 | 17° 32′ 17° 32’Rx |
Aug 7 | 2:11 PM | Full Moon LUNAR Eclipse 15 Aquarius 25 | 15° 25′ |
Aug 11 | 5:49 PM | Uranus semi-square Neptune | 28° 30’Rx 13° 30”Rx |
Aug 12 | 9:00 PM | Mercury Retrograde | 11° 38′ Rx |
Aug 16 | 5:14 PM | Jupiter biquintile Neptune | 19° 22′ BQ 13° 22’Rx |
Aug 21 | 2:30 PM | New Moon SOLAR Eclipse 28 Leo 53 | 28° 53′ |
Aug 22 | 6:20 PM | Sun enters Virgo | |
Aug 25 | 8:08 AM | Saturn Direct | 21° 11’D |
Aug 26 | 12:30 AM | Venus enters Leo | |
Aug 27 | 8:15 AM | Jupiter sextile Saturn | 21° 11′ 21° 11′ |
Aug 31 | 11:28 AM | Mercury Retrograde enters Leo | Rx |
Sep 5 | 5:35 AM | Mars enters Virgo | |
Sep 5 | 7:30 AM | Mercury Direct | 28° 25’D |
Sep 6 | 3:03 AM | Full Moon 13 Pisces 53 | 13° 53′ |
Sep 9 | 10:52 PM | Mercury enters Virgo | |
Sep 19 | 9:15 PM | Venus enters Virgo | |
Sep 20 | 1:30 AM | New Moon 27 Virgo 27 | 27° 27′ |
Sep 22 | 4:02 PM | Sun enters Libra | |
Sep 23 | 4:28 AM | Jupiter quincunx Chiron | 26° 22′ 26° 22’Rx |
Sep 27 | 10:37 AM | Jupiter sesquiquadrate Neptune | 27° 15′ 12° 15’Rx |
Sep 28 | 12:25 AM | Jupiter opposes Uranus | 27° 22′ 27° 22’Rx |
Sep 28 | 3:36 PM | Pluto Direct | 16° 51’D |
Sep 29 | 8:42 PM | Mercury enters Libra | |
Oct 5 | 2:40 PM | Full Moon 12 Aries 43 | 12° 43′ |
Oct 7 | 3:14 AM | Uranus semi-square Neptune | 27° 01’Rx 12° 01”Rx |
Oct 10 | 9:20 AM | Jupiter enters Scorpio | |
Oct 14 | 6:11 AM | Venus enters Libra | |
Oct 16 | 4:53 PM | Jupiter biquintile Chiron | 1° 22′ BQ 25° 22’Rx |
Oct 17 | 3:58 AM | Mercury enters Scorpio | |
Oct 19 | 3:12 PM | New Moon 26 Libra 35 | 26° 35′ |
Oct 22 | 2:29 PM | Mars enters Libra | |
Oct 23 | 1:27 AM | Sun enters Scorpio | |
Nov 2 | 5:56 PM | Saturn square Chiron | 24° 47′ 24° 47’Rx |
Nov 3 | 3:30 AM | Jupiter quintile Pluto | 5° 10′ Q 17° 10′ |
Nov 4 | 1:23 AM | Full Moon 11 Taurus 59 | 11° 59′ |
Nov 5 | 2:19 PM | Mercury enters Sagittarius | |
Nov 7 | 6:38 AM | Venus enters Scorpio | |
Nov 11 | 4:45 AM | Saturn trine Uranus | 25° 38′ 25° 38’Rx |
Nov 18 | 6:42 AM | New Moon 26 Scorpio 19 | 26° 19′ |
Nov 21 | 10:05 PM | Sun enters Sagittarius | |
Nov 22 | 9:21 AM | Neptune Direct | 11° 28’D |
Nov 22 | 5:29 PM | Jupiter sesquiquadrate Chiron | 9° 23′ 24° 23’Rx |
Dec 1 | 4:14 AM | Venus enters Sagittarius | |
Dec 2 | 9:19 PM | Jupiter trine Neptune | 11° 30′ 11° 30′ |
Dec 3 | 2:34 AM | Mercury Retrograde 29 sag 18 | 29°18′ Rx |
Dec 3 | 10:47 AM | Full Moon 11 Gemini 40 | 11° 40′ |
Dec 5 | 4:47 AM | Chiron Direct | 24° 19’D |
Dec 9 | 3:59 AM | Mars enters Scorpio | |
Dec 16 | 10:11 PM | Saturn quintile Neptune | 29° 38′ Q 11° 38′ |
Dec 18 | 1:30 AM | New Moon 26 Sagittarius 31 | 26° 31′ |
Dec 19 | 11:49 PM | Saturn enters Capricorn | |
Dec 21 | 11:28 AM | Sun enters Capricorn | |
Dec 22 | 9:54 AM | Jupiter semi-square Saturn | 15° 17′ 0° 17′ |
Dec 22 | 8:51 PM | Mercury Direct | 13° 00’D |
Dec 25 | 12:26 AM | Venus enters Capricorn | |
Dec 29 | 12:41 AM | Uranus semi-sextile Chiron | 24° 35’Rx 24° 35′ |
Jan 1/18 | 9:24 PM | Full Moon 11 Cancer 38 | 11° 38′ |
Jan 2/18 | 9:11 AM | Uranus Direct | 24° 34’D |
2017 Stations
Jan 8, 2017 4:42 AM Mercury
Direct
Feb 6, 2017 1:52 AM Jupiter Rx
Mar 4, 2017 4:09 AM Venus Rx
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Apr 6, 2017 1:06 AM Saturn Rx
Apr 9, 2017 7:14 PM Mercury Rx
Apr 15, 2017 6:18 AM Venus Direct
Apr 20, 2017 8:48 AM Pluto Rx
May 3, 2017 12:33 PM Mercury Direct
Jun 9, 2017 10:02 AM Jupiter Direct
Jun 16, 2017 7:10 AM Neptune Rx
Jul 1, 2017 3:09 AM Chiron Rx
Aug 3, 2017 1:31 AM Uranus Rx
Aug 12, 2017 9:00 PM Mercury Rx
Aug 25, 2017 8:08 AM Saturn Direct
Sep 5, 2017 7:30 AM Mercury Direct
Sep 28, 2017 3:36 PM Pluto Direct
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Nov 22, 2017 9:21 AM Neptune Direct
Dec 3, 2017 2:34 AM Mercury Rx
Dec 5, 2017 4:47 AM Chiron Direct
Dec 22, 2017 8:51 PM Mercury Direct
Jan 2, 2018 9:11 AM Uranus Direct
2017 Zodiac Sign Ingresses
Jan 3, 2017 2:46 AM Venus enters
Pisces
Jan 4, 2017 9:17 AM Mercury Rx enters Sagittarius
Jan 12, 2017 9:03 AM Mercury enters Capricorn
Jan 19, 2017 4:24 PM Sun enters Aquarius
Jan 28, 2017 12:39 AM Mars enters Aries
Feb 3, 2017 10:51 AM Venus enters Aries
Feb 7, 2017 4:35 AM Mercury enters Aquarius
Feb 18, 2017 6:31 AM Sun enters Pisces
Feb 25, 2017 6:07 PM Mercury enters Pisces
Mar 9, 2017 7:34 PM Mars enters Taurus
Mar 13, 2017 4:07 PM Mercury enters Aries
Mar 20, 2017 5:29 AM Sun enters Aries
Mar 31, 2017 12:30 PM Mercury enters Taurus
Apr 2, 2017 7:25 PM Venus Rx enters Pisces
Apr 19, 2017 4:27 PM Sun enters Taurus
Apr 20, 2017 12:37 PM Mercury Rx enters Aries
Apr 21, 2017 5:32 AM Mars enters Gemini
Apr 28, 2017 8:13 AM Venus enters Aries
May 15, 2017 11:07 PM Mercury enters Taurus
May 20, 2017 3:31 PM Sun enters Gemini
Jun 4, 2017 11:16 AM Mars enters Cancer
Jun 6, 2017 2:26 AM Venus enters Taurus
Jun 6, 2017 5:15 PM Mercury enters Gemini
Jun 20, 2017 11:24 PM Sun enters Cancer
Jun 21, 2017 4:57 AM Mercury enters Cancer
Jul 4, 2017 7:11 PM Venus enters Gemini
Jul 5, 2017 7:20 PM Mercury enters Leo
Jul 20, 2017 7:19 AM Mars enters Leo
Jul 22, 2017 10:15 AM Sun enters Leo
Jul 25, 2017 6:41 PM Mercury enters Virgo
Jul 31, 2017 9:54 AM Venus enters Cancer
Aug 22, 2017 5:20 PM Sun enters Virgo
Aug 25, 2017 11:30 PM Venus enters Leo
Aug 31, 2017 10:28 AM Mercury Rx enters Leo
Sep 5, 2017 4:35 AM Mars enters Virgo
Sep 9, 2017 9:52 PM Mercury enters Virgo
Sep 19, 2017 8:15 PM Venus enters Virgo
Sep 22, 2017 3:02 PM Sun enters Libra
Sep 29, 2017 7:42 PM Mercury enters Libra
Oct 10, 2017 8:20 AM Jupiter enters Scorpio
Oct 14, 2017 5:11 AM Venus enters Libra
Oct 17, 2017 2:58 AM Mercury enters Scorpio
Oct 22, 2017 1:29 PM Mars enters Libra
Oct 23, 2017 12:27 AM Sun enters Scorpio
Nov 5, 2017 2:19 PM Mercury enters Sagittarius
Nov 7, 2017 6:38 AM Venus enters Scorpio
Nov 21, 2017 10:05 PM Sun enters Sagittarius
Dec 1, 2017 4:14 AM Venus enters Sagittarius
Dec 9, 2017 3:59 AM Mars enters Scorpio
Dec 19, 2017 11:49 PM Saturn enters Capricorn
Dec 21, 2017 11:28 AM Sun enters Capricorn
Dec 25, 2017 12:26 AM Venus enters Capricorn
2017 Outer Planet Transits
Feb 14, 2017 9:14 AM Jupiter quincunx
Chiron
Mar 2, 2017 8:15 PM Jupiter opposes Uranus
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Mar 30, 2017 2:19 PM Jupiter square Pluto
Apr 2, 2017 9:11 PM Jupiter biquintile Nep
Apr 30, 2017 4:24 PM Saturn square Chiron
May 3, 2017 7:23 AM Jupiter quintile Saturn
May 17, 2017 4:37 AM Jupiter quincunx Nep
May 19, 2017 2:14 AM Saturn trine Uranus
Jun 5, 2017 4:15 AM Jupiter quintile Saturn
Jul 5, 2017 12:19 AM Jupiter quincunx Nep
Jul 29, 2017 2:53 PM Uranus semi-sextile Chiron
Aug 4, 2017 2:48 PM Jupiter square Pluto
Aug 11, 2017 5:49 PM Uranus semi-square Nep
Aug 16, 2017 5:14 PM Jupiter biquintile Nep
Aug 27, 2017 8:15 AM Jupiter sextile Saturn
Sep 23, 2017 4:28 AM Jupiter quincunx Chiron
Sep 27, 2017 10:37 AM Jupiter sesqu Nep
Sep 28, 2017 12:25 AM Jupiter opposes Uranus
Oct 7, 2017 3:14 AM Uranus semi-square Nep
Oct 16, 2017 4:53 PM Jupiter biquintile Chiron
Nov 2, 2017 5:56 PM Saturn square Chiron
Nov 3, 2017 3:30 AM Jupiter quintile Pluto
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Nov 11, 2017 4:45 AM Saturn trine Uranus
Nov 22, 2017 5:29 PM Jupiter sesqu Chiron
Dec 2, 2017 9:19 PM Jupiter trine Nep
Dec 16, 2017 10:11 PM Saturn quintile Nep
Dec 22, 2017 9:54 AM Jupiter semi-square Saturn
Dec 29, 2017 12:41 AM Uranus semi-sextile Chiron
Retrogrades in 2017
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See the Retrogrades & Stations page for further details of current and upcoming planetary retrogrades.
The Sun and the Moon are never retrograde.
Mercury Retrograde Periods in 2017
Although not quite as popular as Sun sign astrology, “Mercury Retrograde” has certainly become a buzzword–or buzz phrase–these days.
What is Mercury Retrograde? Three, and sometimes four, times a year, the planet Mercury appears to be moving backwards in the sky for a period of approximately 3 weeks. “Appears” is the key word here, because, technically speaking, no planet actually moves backwards in their orbits around the Sun. In fact, they don’t even slow down. Retrograde-station-direct cycles are essentially illusions that result from our point of view from Earth, simply because the Earth is also orbiting the Sun at a different speed than the other planets. Mercury turns retrograde more frequently than any other planet. It can never be more than 28 degrees from the Sun, and whenever it reaches its furthest distance from the Sun, it changes direction.
As the planet of communication, Mercury retrograde tends to breed a certain level of confusion. Mercury rules our “lower” mind—how we perceive and interpret information that we receive from our environment, and how we relay that information to others. Mercury has rulership over such things as speaking, negotiating, buying and selling, listening, formal contracts, documents, travel, the mail and shipping, and so forth. All of these areas of life are affected when Mercury is functioning in a sluggish state. Decision-making is challenged during Mercury retrograde. Needless to say, it is not advised to sign contracts, engage in important decision-making, or launch a new business. Delays and challenges are more probable with Mercury retrograde. This period is best used for re-organizing and reflecting.
During these periods, it’s best to check and double-check your work, emails, and paperwork. Watch what you say, because it may not come out, or be received, the way you intended. Try to be understanding if you receive remarks that don’t go over well. Double-check that the person who uttered those words really meant it the way you thought they did! Asking “are you sure you meant to say that?” might help. Get in touch with yourself during this period–it’s an excellent cycle for discovering new ways of looking at life and at yourself. It’s also an ideal cycle in which to discover new ways of communicating your ideas and thoughts.
Mercury is Retrograde from December 19, 2016, to January 8, 2017, in the signs of Capricorn and Sagittarius.
Details:
01 Dec 2016 08:18 pm 28 Sagittarius 51′ Mercury Enters Rx Zone
19 Dec 2016 05:49 am 15 Capricorn 08Rx Mercury Stationary Retrograde
08 Jan 2017 04:40 am 28 Sagittarius 51′ Mercury Stationary Direct
27 Jan 2017 12:30 pm 15 Capricorn 08′ Mercury Leaves Rx Zone
Read more about Mercury Retrograde. Where is Mercury Retrograde transiting by house in your natal chart? Does it conjunct a natal planet, your Ascendant, or Midheaven? Read interpretations of Mercury Retrograde in Transit for a more personalized meaning of the transit cycle.
Venus Retrograde in 2017
What is Venus Retrograde? Occasionally, Venus appears to be moving backwards in the sky. “Appears” is the key word here, because, technically speaking, no planet actually moves backwards in their orbits around the Sun. In fact, they don’t even slow down. Retrograde-station-direct cycles are essentially illusions that result from our point of view from Earth, simply because the Earth is also orbiting the Sun at a different speed than the other planets. Venus is Retrograde approximately 40-43 days every 18 months.
As the planet of love and values, Venus retrograde periods are times when we re-assess what–and who–we value. It is a period that most astrologers consider inopportune for getting married or starting a new relationship. Brand new financial undertakings are not advised during this period as well. There may be delays or confusion in relationships and financial affairs. Read more about Venus Retrograde cycles.
Mars Retrograde in 2017
What is Mars Retrograde? Occasionally, Mars appears to be moving backwards in the sky. “Appears” is the key word here, because, technically speaking, no planet actually moves backwards in their orbits around the Sun. In fact, they don’t even slow down. Retrograde-station-direct cycles are essentially illusions that result from our point of view from Earth, simply because the Earth is also orbiting the Sun at a different speed than the other planets. Mars is Retrograde approximately 58-81 days every 2+ years.
When Mars is in its retrograde cycle, we are forced to re-assess our current projects, our approach to getting what we want, and our desire nature. Rather than directly asserting our desires, we tend towards introspection. While Mars in direct motion is direct, straightforward, assertive, and aggressive, with Mars in retrograde motion, Mars energy is essentially turned inward–it’s internalized, intensified, personalized, and perhaps pressurized. We can be hesitant about taking action, second-guessing our instincts or our natural impulses rather than acting upon them. The way we react to situations under normal conditions doesn’t necessarily work for us now, or we don’t exactly trust it… Read more about Mars Retrograde cycles
**There are no Mars Retrograde cycles in 2017. (The next retrograde of Mars will occur from June 26th to August 27th, 2018, in Aquarius and Capricorn).
Jupiter Retrograde in 2017
Saturn Retrograde in 2017
Uranus Retrograde in 2017
Neptune Retrograde in 2017
Pluto Retrograde in 2017
Eclipses in 2017
See the Eclipses page for more information about current and upcoming eclipses.
Penumbral LUNAR Eclipse February 10, 2017 at 22:32:49 at 22 Leo 28
Annular SOLAR Eclipse February 26, 2017 at 9:58:19 at 8 Pisces 12
Partial LUNAR Eclipse August 7, 2017 at 14:10:33 at 15 Aquarius 25
Total SOLAR Eclipse August 21, 2017 at 14:30:06 at 28 Leo 53
Lunar Phases in 2017
The following are lunar phases in the year 2017.
** See all Full and New Moon chart wheels on one page here: Lunations 2017 (PDF).
Jan 5, 2017 2:47 PM First
Quarter Moon
Jan 12, 2017 6:34 AM Full Moon
Jan 19, 2017 5:13 PM Last Quarter Moon
Jan 27, 2017 7:07 PM New Moon 8 AQU 15
Feb 3, 2017 11:19 PM First Quarter Moon
Feb 10, 2017 7:33 PM Full Moon LUNAR Eclipse 22 LEO 28
Feb 18, 2017 2:33 PM Last Quarter Moon
Feb 26, 2017 9:58 AM New Moon SOLAR Eclipse 8 PIS 12
Mar 5, 2017 6:32 AM First Quarter Moon
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Mar 12, 2017 10:54 AM Full Moon 22 VIR 13
Mar 20, 2017 11:58 AM Last Quarter Moon
Mar 27, 2017 10:57 PM New Moon 7 ARI 37
Apr 3, 2017 2:39 PM First Quarter Moon
Apr 11, 2017 2:08 AM Full Moon 21 LIB 33
Apr 19, 2017 5:57 AM Last Quarter Moon
Apr 26, 2017 8:16 AM New Moon 6 TAU 27
May 2, 2017 10:47 PM First Quarter Moon
May 10, 2017 5:42 PM Full Moon 20 SCO 24
May 18, 2017 8:33 PM Last Quarter Moon
May 25, 2017 3:44 PM New Moon 4 GEM 47
Jun 1, 2017 8:42 AM First Quarter Moon
Jun 9, 2017 9:10 AM Full Moon 18 SAG 53
Jun 17, 2017 7:33 AM Last Quarter Moon
Jun 23, 2017 10:31 PM New Moon 2 CAN 47
Jun 30, 2017 8:51 PM First Quarter Moon
Jul 9, 2017 12:07 AM Full Moon 17 CAP 09
Jul 16, 2017 3:26 PM Last Quarter Moon
Jul 23, 2017 5:46 AM New Moon 0 LEO 44
Jul 30, 2017 11:23 AM First Quarter Moon
Aug 7, 2017 2:11 PM Full Moon LUNAR Eclipse 15 AQU 25
Aug 14, 2017 9:15 PM Last Quarter Moon
Aug 21, 2017 2:30 PM New Moon SOLAR Eclipse 28 LEO 53
Aug 29, 2017 4:13 AM First Quarter Moon
Sep 6, 2017 3:03 AM Full Moon 13 PIS 53
Sep 13, 2017 2:25 AM Last Quarter Moon
Sep 20, 2017 1:30 AM New Moon 27 VIR 27
Sep 27, 2017 10:53 PM First Quarter Moon
Oct 5, 2017 2:40 PM Full Moon 12 ARI 43
Oct 12, 2017 8:25 AM Last Quarter Moon
Oct 19, 2017 3:12 PM New Moon 26 LIB 35
Oct 27, 2017 6:22 PM First Quarter Moon
Nov 4, 2017 1:23 AM Full Moon 11 TAU 59
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Nov 10, 2017 3:36 PM Last Quarter Moon
Nov 18, 2017 6:42 AM New Moon 26 SCO 19
Nov 26, 2017 12:03 PM First Quarter Moon
Dec 3, 2017 10:47 AM Full Moon 11 GEM 40
Dec 10, 2017 2:51 AM Last Quarter Moon
Dec 18, 2017 1:30 AM New Moon 26 SAG 31
Dec 26, 2017 4:20 AM First Quarter Moon
Jan 1, 2018 9:24 PM Full Moon 11 CAN 38
Out of Bounds Planets in 2017
A planet is considered out of bounds when its declination is beyond the outer bounds or limits of that of the Sun, i.e. greater than 23 degrees and 27 minutes of declination, either North or South. The energies of these planets tend to be a little out of control during these periods.
See more dates for Out of Bounds
planets here.
Mercury Out of Bounds in 2017
- From June 16th at 7:20:13 pm (EDT) to July 1st at 7:30:54 pm (EDT)
This occurs while Mercury is transiting Gemini (until June 21st) and
then Cancer. - From November 9th at 6:01:25 pm (EST) to December 7th at
12:07:06 pm (EST). This occurs while Mercury is transiting
Sagittarius.
Venus Out of Bounds in 2017
- From December 21st at 5:35:21 pm (EST) through to the end of 2017
(until January 3rd, 2018, at 6:23:02 pm (EST). This occurs
while Venus is transiting Sagittarius until December 25th, and then
Capricorn.
Mars Out of Bounds in 2017
- From May 14th at 1:04:27 pm (EDT) to June 29th at 3:59:59 am (EDT).
This occurs while Mars is transiting Gemini (to June 4th) and then
Cancer.
See declinations ephemeris for 2017 with out of bounds planets highlighted here (PDF).
Outer Planet Configurations of Interest in 2017
Outer Planet Highlights in 2017 – Time Line
Outer planet transits in the year 2017, excerpted from the Day Watch Report Package.
06 Feb JUPITER Stationary Retrograde 01:01 am EST Tran-Tran 23 Libra 08’Rx
Jupiter Stationary Retrograde
02 Mar JUPITER Opposition URANUS 08:17 pm EST Tran-Tran 22 Libra 11’Rx
This is a time when large-scale efforts and the best of intentions can suddenly change, go awry, be shot down, or get reborn. Not just for you, but for everyone around, so keep that in mind before putting all your eggs in one basket. It’s a time of discovery, not so much from new revelations but from uncovering what was wrong, popping the over-inflated balloon, spotting the phony. If it looks too good to be true, it probably is, and the profit goes to the one who finds it out first. The same can apply to your heart, where promising more than can be delivered is a distinct possibility, and its revelation can come as a shock. Use normal precautions and get confirmation before you go whole hog.
30 Mar JUPITER Square PLUTO 02:54 pm EDT Tran-Tran 19 Libra 17’Rx
In the enthusiasm for a new cause or idea you can sometimes back it up with a little too much or ill-placed force and break the very thing that you want to sustain. Or, you can overestimate the effectiveness and reach of your powers and wind up going “a bridge too far.” There is a
general climate right now for making that judgment error, and once you have made it, there
usually is no going back. You may equally find yourself the recipient of this kind of pressure,
and should you see it happening, don’t fight it and have it go to its logical hurtful conclusion,
but don’t give in, either. Just make yourself scarce until the situation blows over. In the
survival game, the fittest often know to flee.
06 Apr SATURN Stationary Retrograde 00:10 am EDT Tran-Tran 27 Sagittarius 48’Rx
Saturn Stationary Retrograde
20 Apr PLUTO Stationary Retrograde 04:11 am EDT Tran-Tran 19 Capricorn 24’Rx
Pluto Stationary Retrograde
17 May JUPITER quincunx NEPTUNE 04:34 am EDT Tran-Tran 14 Libra 01′ Rx
19 May SATURN Trine URANUS 02:15 am EDT Tran-Tran 26 Sagittarius 23′ Rx
This yearlong period, which happens twice in every 45 years, makes for a curious backdrop
which everyone has to deal with but which is not necessarily individually specific. It’s a time
when radical and conservative trends, whether in politics or technology, are at odds, but are
strangely comfortable bedfellows, each relying on the one to fuel the other. It makes for a
period of surface tension which belies the fact that not much new or solid is really happening.
Lots of smoke and mirrors, surprisingly little substance. At the same time, a somewhat
insubstantive peace reigns that has in it the seeds of real confrontation and revolution yet to
come.
09 Jun JUPITER Stationary Direct 09:35 am EDT Tran-Tran 13 Libra 13′
Jupiter Stationary Direct
16 Jun NEPTUNE Stationary Retrograde 02:41 am EDT Tran-Tran 14 Pisces 16′ Rx
Neptune Stationary Retrograde
05 Jul JUPITER quincunx NEPTUNE 00:24 am EDT Tran-Tran 14 Libra 10′
02 Aug URANUS Stationary Retrograde 10:43 pm EDT Tran-Tran 28 Aries 32′ Rx
Uranus Stationary Retrograde
04 Aug JUPITER Square PLUTO 02:25 pm EDT Tran-Tran 17 Libra 31′
In the enthusiasm for a new cause or idea you can sometimes back it up with a little too much or ill-placed force and break the very thing that you want to sustain. Or, you can overestimate the effectiveness and reach of your powers and wind up going “a bridge too far.” There is a
general climate right now for making that judgment error, and once you have made it, there
usually is no going back. You may equally find yourself the recipient of this kind of pressure,
and should you see it happening, don’t fight it and have it go to its logical hurtful conclusion,
but don’t give in, either. Just make yourself scarce until the situation blows over. In the
survival game, the fittest often know to flee.
11 Aug URANUS Semi-square NEPTUNE 06:07 pm EDT Tran-Tran 28 Aries 30′ Rx
25 Aug SATURN Stationary Direct 06:14 am EDT Tran-Tran 21 Sagittarius 11′
Saturn Stationary Direct
27 Aug JUPITER Sextile SATURN 08:16 am EDT Tran-Tran 21 Libra 11′
This year is what might be termed a time of profit taking and cashing in on positions taken
morally and financially and of establishing newer and more solid structures on which to base
both income and moral life. It is a time to dispense with prejudice but not abandon caution, to
reach out to others but without selling out to them. This is the overall background on which
your personal life is being played, so you will have to roll with it where necessary, though you
may not now, or ever, be in the thick of it. If you are aware of the larger picture going on
around you, however, you can only benefit from the trends you find yourself immersed in.
27 Sep JUPITER Sesquiquadrate NEPTUNE 10:37 am EDT Tran-Tran 27 Libra 15′
28 Sep JUPITER Opposition URANUS 00:24 am EDT Tran-Tran 27 Libra 22′
This is a time when large-scale efforts and the best of intentions can suddenly change, go
awry, be shot down, or get reborn. Not just for you, but for everyone around, so keep that in
mind before putting all your eggs in one basket. It’s a time of discovery, not so much from
new revelations but from uncovering what was wrong, popping the over-inflated balloon,
spotting the phony. If it looks too good to be true, it probably is, and the profit goes to the one who finds it out first. The same can apply to your heart, where promising more than can be
delivered is a distinct possibility, and its revelation can come as a shock. Use normal
precautions and get confirmation before you go whole hog.
28 Sep PLUTO Stationary Direct 11:08 am EDT Tran-Tran 16 Capricorn 51′
Pluto Stationary Direct
07 Oct URANUS Semi-square NEPTUNE 02:57 am EDT Tran-Tran 27 Aries 02’Rx
10 Oct JUPITER enters Scorpio 09:19 am EDT Tran-Tran 00 Scorpio 00′
The game is afoot in the coming year, but it’s all about mysterious plans laid undercover (or
under the covers) which are generally open only to an inner circle. That means development
goes underground, and at an ever more feverish pace. Of course you can buck the trend
while joining it, too, simply by hiding your operations in plain sight.
11 Nov SATURN Trine URANUS 04:39 am EST Tran-Tran 25 Sagittarius 38′
This yearlong period, which happens twice in every 45 years, makes for a curious backdrop
which everyone has to deal with but which is not necessarily individually specific. It’s a time
when radical and conservative trends, whether in politics or technology, are at odds, but are
strangely comfortable bedfellows, each relying on the one to fuel the other. It makes for a
period of surface tension which belies the fact that not much new or solid is really happening.
Lots of smoke and mirrors, surprisingly little substance. At the same time, a somewhat
insubstantive peace reigns that has in it the seeds of real confrontation and revolution yet to
come.
22 Nov NEPTUNE Stationary Direct 06:37 am EST Tran-Tran 11 Pisces 28′
Neptune Stationary Direct
02 Dec JUPITER Trine NEPTUNE 09:19 pm EST Tran-Tran 11 Scorpio 30′
If what you believe is what you are, then everyone is feeling very self-aware right now, and
rather relaxed about it. There is a general feeling, in the background, that dreams and
expectations are quite realizable (if not, indeed, already realized) and that none of it requires
much tending, as what will be, will be; I’m OK, you’re OK; win-win; let it be. That can be
particularly annoying if it isn’t applying specifically to you right now, but understand it as a
background illusion that can be used if you’re clever, and otherwise taken with a grain of salt.
The best of times change with time itself and all illusions sooner than expected devolve into
the next scene….
19 Dec SATURN enters Capricorn 11:49 pm EST Tran-Tran 00 Capricorn 00′
Although work may be its own reward, the work ethic is not a guarantee of success. The next
couple of years reveal that, as efficient and judicious effort is rewarded while those who have
been only repeating operations based on previous success will find their edifices relentlessly
crumble. The past reaches the future only through change, don’t forget it.
22 Dec JUPITER Semi-square SATURN 09:57 am EST Tran-Tran 15 Scorpio 17′
Void of Course Moon Dates and Times in 2017
January 2017 to December 2017 (Times given Eastern Time) Void of Course Moon (DST is reflected when in effect) | ||
The Moon is Void of Course from the time that its last aspect is listed until the Moon enters a new sign. For example, the Moon is Void of Course from January 2, 2017, at 2:58 AM (ET) when it makes its last major aspect (a conjunction to Venus) in the sign until later that day, January 2nd, at 4:57 AM, when the Moon changes signs to Pisces.For Pacific Time, subtract 3 hours from the given times. For example, the Moon enters Scorpio on January 19th at 5:09 PM Eastern time, which is 2:09 PM Pacific Time.
Dec 30, 2016 3:07 AM Moo Sqr |
Moon Calendar 2017
See the 2017 Moon Calendar (PDF) or 2017 Moon Calendar (PDF), which includes the daily positions of the Moon, Moon sign changes (ingresses), Sun-Moon angle, Moon age, and dates/times for the Moon phases.
Jupiter in 2017
21 Libra 10 D on January 1st.
Retrograde on February 6th at 23 Libra 08
Direct on June 9th at 13 Libra 12
Enters Scorpio on October 10th.
16 Scorpio 48 on December 31st.
Retrograde from February 6th to June 9th. Direct the remainder of the year.
Jupiter is in Libra until October 10th, and in Scorpio from October 10th forward.
Jupiter transits/spans the following degrees in 2017: 13 Libra 12 to 16 Scorpio 48
Flowing outer planet aspects in 2017:
Jupiter sextile Saturn on August 27th at 21 Libra 11 (first/last).
Jupiter trine Neptune on December 2nd at 11 Scorpio 30 (first) [will occur again on May 25th, 2018 at 16 Scorpio 20 AND August 19th, 2018 at 15 Scorpio 36 (final)]
Also, Jupiter is parallel Neptune on August 31st.
Jupiter sextile True Moon’s Node on September 11th at 23 Libra 59
Jupiter is biquintile Neptune on April 2nd and August 16th (first occurred on November 21st, 2016).
Jupiter is quintile Saturn on May 3rd and June 5th (first occurred on August 30th, 2016).
Jupiter is biquintile Chiron on October 16th.
Jupiter is quintile Pluto on November 3rd.
Challenging outer planet aspects in 2017:
Jupiter quincunx Neptune on May 17th at 14 Libra 01 and July 4th at 14 Libra 11 [first occurred on October 23rd, 2016, at 9 Libra 27]
Jupiter square Pluto on March 30th at 19 Libra 17 and August 4th at 17 Libra 32 [first occurred on November 24th, 2016, at 15 Libra 47]
Jupiter opposition Uranus on March 2nd at 22 Libra 11 and September 27th at 27 Libra 15 [first occurred on December 26th, 2016, at 20 Libra 34]
Jupiter quincunx Chiron on February 14th at 23 Libra 02 and September 23rd at 26 Libra 22 [first occurred on December 31st, 2016, at 21 Libra 05]
Jupiter sesquiquadrate Neptune on September 27th at 27 Libra 15 (first/last)
Jupiter sesquiquadrate Chiron on November 22nd at 9 Scorpio 23 (first) [will occur again on May 22nd, 2018 at 16 Scorpio 38 and Chiron is in Aries AND on August 25th, 2018 at 16 Scorpio 21]
Jupiter semi-square Saturn on December 22nd at 15 Scorpio 17 (first) [will occur again on March 14th, 2018 at 23 Scorpio 11 AND on September 3rd, 2018 at 17 Scorpio 33]
Other Minor Outer Planet Flowing Aspects of Jupiter in 2017:
Apr 2, 2017 8:11 PM Jupiter biquintile Neptune
May 3, 2017 6:22 AM Jupiter quintile Saturn
Jun 5, 2017 3:16 AM Jupiter quintile Saturn
Aug 16, 2017 4:14 PM Jupiter biquintile Neptune
Oct 16, 2017 3:53 PM Jupiter biquintile Chiron
Oct 25, 2017 1:50 AM Jupiter quintile True Node
Nov 3, 2017 2:29 AM Jupiter quintile Pluto
Conjunctions to Inner Planets in 2017:
Oct 18, 2017 3:54 AM Mercury 1 Scorpio 42 conjunct Jupiter 1 Scorpio 42
Oct 26, 2017 1:09 PM Sun 3 Scorpio 31 conjunct Jupiter 3 Scorpio 31
Nov 13, 2017 3:15 AM Venus 7 Scorpio 20 conjunct Jupiter 7 Scorpio 20
Saturn in 2017
21 Sagittarius 23 D on January 1st.
Retrograde on April 6th at 27 Sagittarius 47 Rx
Direct on August 25th at 21 Sagittarius 10 D.
Enters Capricorn on December 19th.
1 Capricorn 17 D on December 31st.
Retrograde from April 6th to August 25th.
Saturn is in Sagittarius until December 19th, when it enters Capricorn.
Saturn transits/spans the following degrees in 2017: 21 Sagittarius 10 to 1 Capricorn 17
Flowing outer planet aspects of Saturn in 2017:
Saturn trine Uranus on May 19th at 26 Sagittarius 23 AND November 11th at 25 Sagittarius 38 (last) [first occurred on December 24th, 2016 at 20 Sagittarius 34 (first)]
Saturn sextile Jupiter on August 27th at 21 Libra 11 (first/last).
Challenging outer planet aspects of Saturn in 2017:
Saturn square Chiron on April 30th at 27 Sagittarius 18 AND November 2nd at 24 Sagittarius 47 (last) [first occurred on December 28, 2016, at 21 Sagittarius 01 (first)]
Other Minor Outer Planet Flowing Aspects of Saturn in 2017:
May 3, 2017 6:22 AM Jupiter quintile Saturn
Jun 5, 2017 3:16 AM Jupiter quintile Saturn
Dec 16, 2017 10:11 PM Saturn quintile Neptune
Conjunctions of Saturn to Inner Planets in 2017:
Nov 28, 2017 1:58 AM Mercury 27 Sagittarius 27 conjunct Saturn 27 Sagittarius 27
Dec 6, 2017 7:05 AM Mercury 28 Sagittarius 24 conjunct Saturn 28 Sagittarius 24
Dec 21, 2017 4:08 PM Sun 0 Capricorn 12 conjunct Saturn 0 Capricorn 12
Dec 25, 2017 12:55 PM Venus 0 Capricorn 40 conjunct Saturn 0 Capricorn 40
Uranus in 2017
20 Aries 33 D on January 1st.
Retrograde on August 3rd at 28 Aries 31 Rx
(Direct on January 2nd, 2018 at 24 Aries 34 D)
24 Aries 34 RX on December 31st.
Retrograde from August 3rd, 2017 to January 2nd, 2018.
Uranus is in Aries all year.
Uranus transits/spans the following degrees in 2017: 20 Aries 33 to 28 Aries 31
Flowing outer planet aspects of Uranus in 2017:
Uranus trine Saturn on May 19th at 26 Aries 23 AND November 11th at 25 Aries 38 (last) [first occurred on December 24th, 2016 at 20 Aries 34 (first)]
Challenging outer planet aspects of Uranus in 2017:
Uranus opposition Jupiter on March 2nd at 22 Aries 11 and September 27th at 27 Aries 22 (last) [first occurred on December 26th, 2016, at 20 Aries 34 (first)]
Uranus semi-square Neptune on August 11th at 28 Aries 30 (first) and October 7th at 27 Aries 01 [will occur again on June 16th, 2018 at 1 Taurus 30, December 15, 2018, and May 1st, 2019 (last)]
Other Minor Outer Planet Flowing Aspects of Uranus in 2017:
None.
Conjunctions of Uranus to Inner Planets in 2017:
Feb 26, 2017 7:19 PM Mars 22 Aries 00 conjunct Uranus 22 Aries 00
Mar 26, 2017 10:06 AM Mercury 23 Aries 24 conjunct Uranus 23 Aries 24
Apr 14, 2017 12:30 AM Sun 24 Aries 28 conjunct Uranus 24 Aries 28
Apr 28, 2017 9:49 AM Mercury 25 Aries 16 conjunct Uranus 25 Aries 16
May 10, 2017 12:20 AM Mercury 25 Aries 55 conjunct Uranus 25 Aries 55
Jun 3, 2017 2:32 AM Venus 27 Aries 06 conjunct Uranus 27 Aries 06
Neptune in 2017
9 Pisces 44 D on January 1st.
Retrograde on June 16th at 14 Pisces 16 Rx
Direct on November 22nd at 11 Pisces 28 D.
11 Pisces 53 D on December 31st.
Retrograde from June 16th to November 22nd.
Neptune is in Pisces all year.
Neptune transits/spans the following degrees in 2017: 9 Pisces 44 to 14 Pisces 16
Flowing outer planet aspects of Neptune in 2017:
Neptune trine Jupiter on December 2nd at 11 Pisces 30 (first) [will occur again on May 25th, 2018 at 16 Pisces 20 AND August 19th, 2018 at 15 Pisces 36 (final)]
Challenging outer planet aspects of Neptune in 2017:
Neptune quincunx Jupiter on May 17th at 14 Pisces 01 and July 4th at 14 Pisces 11 (final) [first occurred on October 23rd, 2016 at 9 Pisces 27 (first)]
Neptune semi-square Uranus on August 11th at 13 Pisces 30 (first) and October 7th at 12 Pisces 01 [will occur again on June 16th, 2018 at 16 Pisces 30 (last)]
Neptune sesquiquadrate Jupiter on September 27th at 12 Pisces 15 (first/last)
Other Minor Outer Planet Flowing Aspects of Neptune in 2017:
Apr 2, 2017 8:11 PM Jupiter biquintile Neptune
Aug 16, 2017 4:14 PM Jupiter biquintile Neptune
Dec 16, 2017 10:11 PM Saturn quintile Neptune
Conjunctions of Neptune to Inner Planets in 2017:
Jan 1, 2017 1:53 AM Mars 9 Pisces 44 conjunct Neptune 9 Pisces 44
Jan 12, 2017 4:54 PM Venus 10 Pisces 02 conjunct Neptune10 Pisces 02
Mar 1, 2017 9:44 PM Sun 11 Pisces 42 conjunct Neptune11 Pisces 42
Mar 4, 2017 6:10 AM Mercury 11 Pisces 48 conjunct Neptune11 Pisces 48
Pluto in 2017
16 Capricorn 56 D on January 1st.
Retrograde on April 20th at 19 Capricorn 23 Rx
Direct on September 28th at 16 Capricorn 51 D.
18 Capricorn 44 D on December 31st.
Retrograde from April 20th to September 28th.
Pluto is in Capricorn all year.
Pluto transits/spans the following degrees in 2017: 16 Capricorn 51 to 19 Capricorn 23
Flowing outer planet aspects of Pluto in 2017:
None.
Challenging outer planet aspects of Pluto in 2017:
Pluto square Jupiter on March 30th at 19 Capricorn 17 and August 4th at 17 Capricorn 32 (last) [first occurred on November 24th, 2016, at 15 Capricorn 47 (first)]
Other Minor Outer Planet Flowing Aspects of Pluto in 2017:
Oct 8, 2017 12:26 AM Pluto biquintile True Node
Nov 3, 2017 2:29 AM Jupiter quintile Pluto
Conjunctions of Pluto to Inner Planets in 2017:
Jan 7, 2017 1:45 AM Sun 17 Capricorn 09 conjunct Pluto 17 Capricorn 09
Jan 29, 2017 3:21 PM Mercury 17 Capricorn 55 conjunct Pluto 17 Capricorn 55
North Node in 2017
The True North Node spans the following degrees in 2017:
4 Virgo 31 to 15 Leo 25.
True Node of the Moon leaves Virgo and enters Leo on May 9th.
The Mean North Node spans the following degrees in 2017:
6 Virgo 11 to 16 Leo 55.
Mean Node of the Moon leaves Virgo and enters Leo on April 28th.
Here’s to a fun, happy, and successful year!
See also: 2017 Ephemeris
** Data used above is culled from various sources of excellent, recommended software: Solar Fire, Sirius, and Day Watch.