This Week in Astrology: August 31 to September 6, 2025

This Week in Astrology: August 31-September 6, 2025

 

August 31st to September 6th, 2025

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On this Page:

This week’s Moon
phase
Planets in signs and by aspect
Retrogrades
This week’s astrology calendar
Timing with the Moon
Romance & Relationship Report
Daily Trends

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The First Quarter MOON occurs on Sunday, August 31st, 2025, at 2:25 AM EDT. 

Early Sunday, the First Quarter Moon occurs when the Sun in Virgo forms a square to the Moon in Sagittarius. There is a crisis theme surrounding any quarter Moon phase, as we feel compelled to take action. Shortly after, we become aware of how our actions affect those close to us, perhaps through trial and error.

A project or initiative we began around the New Moon is now off the ground, and it may face its first obstacles.

The First Quarter Moon Chart:

This phase of the Moon occurs at 8 degrees and 7 minutes of Sagittarius, square the Sun at the same degree of Virgo, and affecting planets at approximately 6 to 10 degrees of the Mutable signs (Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, and Pisces) the most.

NEXT WEEK:  The next moon phase will be on Sunday, September 7th, 2025, at 2:09 PM EDT, when the Full Moon/Lunar Eclipse occurs.

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(Times are Eastern)

This week: The Sun is in Virgo; Mercury is in Leo until the 2nd, when it enters Virgo; Venus is in Leo; Mars is in Libra.

The Sun is in Virgo from August 22-September 22. Our focus shifts to the puzzle pieces–the little details of our lives. It is now time to take care of practical concerns. Attending to the details of everyday life may not sound like loads of fun, but it can certainly free us from unnecessary stress that results from “collecting” odds and ends of unfinished business.

This is an ideal time to get organized, do detailed work, and improve communications on the job. We take more pride in our work, chores, and health efforts. We also want to be more organized and informed during the Sun-in-Virgo cycle.

We’re learning humility and the benefits of developing skills, some level of perfectionism, and the importance of attention to detail. It’s a time of down-to-earth practicality when we prefer to invest our time and energy in things with realistic potential. We’re not inclined to ambition or “going big.” Attracting prosperity involves honest, careful, and attentive work and dedication.

Mercury is in Leo from June 26-September 2. [This was an extended stay due to Mercury’s retrograde from July 18th to August 11th.] When Mercury is in Leo, our thinking is more confident and grand. The focus is now on the goal–and the grander a goal the better! The details may not be quite as important now. We are more expressive, even theatrical and given to speech-giving and story-telling under this influence.

We are also more convincing and persuasive, as we exude confidence when we speak or write. With this transit, we may not listen as well as we normally do since we’re very focused on our own ideas.

We’re also strong about making decisions ourselves and letting our voices and input be heard. This is not a time when we’re content with letting others make all the moves or decisions–we need to be involved. We take the lead, manage, direct, and create while Mercury is in Leo. We need to relate to information or create stories about it to absorb it well. During this cycle, we should watch for being too inflexible, proud, or haughty to change course.

Mercury is in Virgo from September 2-18. When Mercury is in Virgo, precision in speech, thought, and process are more important to us. This is a time when we analyze and decide what is useful and what we deem to be impractical.

Mercury feels right at home in Virgo, one of the signs that it rules (Mercury rules both Gemini and Virgo). Dealing with details is natural and easy now. We need to be careful that we don’t lose perspective if we find ourselves lost in details, however.

While Mercury is in Virgo, we should also be aware of the possibility of expressing ourselves in a too factual manner, so much so that we come across as dry, critical, or unimaginative.

We gravitate to useful information, and we can enjoy helping others with our knowledge. It’s a time for analyzing and dissecting, but we need other influences to put the pieces together or to see the bigger picture as our confidence in so doing is not strong at this time. It’s a time of conservative thinking and a strong tendency to want facts and certainties.

Venus is in Leo from August 25-September 19. Love is magnificent and grand while Venus is in Leo. We take pride in love, and we are generous with our money as well. This is a warmhearted, teasing, expressive, proud, and extravagant placement for Venus. Love is a bit of a game–a game that is perpetual, as Venus in Leo is forever stuck in the romance stage of a relationship. We feed on attention, acknowledgement, validation, and adoration.

Venus in Leo loves to be adored, pampered, and admired. Pride and passion are hallmarks of this cycle. We have a strong ego investment in our love lives during this period. The negative expression of this placement is overstating our feelings simply for the effect, as well as extravagance.

The Venus-in-Leo cycle can be a strong or profitable time for contests, lotteries, parties, recreation, drama, adornment, jewelry, costumes, art dealing, and all things golden. Generosity and warmth contribute to our ability to draw in the right resources. We can have a compelling desire to stand out, be remarkable, and feel special during this period.

Mars is in Libra from August 6-September 22. We tend to use our charm as a means to an end under the influence of this cycle. Because we can see many different sides of any given issue, we can be vacillating and indecisive about how to act. We don’t want to be the “bad guy” and rarely resort to force. Instead, we attempt to win arguments with style.

We are indirect in approach and inclined towards mental debates, yet we also try to make the opposition comfortable! Passive aggressiveness is the shadow side of this energy. We can be angry at ourselves if we’ve done too much conciliating.

We’re adept at predicting when problems and discord will occur well in advance and talented at compromise and conflict management.

We can be warriors for peace and justice during the Mars-in-Libra cycle. We strive for balance and avoid extremes. It’s an excellent time for strategy and teaming or partnering up to reach a goal.

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Jupiter is in Cancer.

Jupiter began its transit of Cancer on June 9th, 2025, and will continue its visit to the sign until June 30th, 2026. Read more about Jupiter’s transit of Cancer.

Saturn is in Aries from May 24th, 2025 to September 1st, 2025, and then from February 13th, 2026, to April 12th, 2028. Read about Saturn’s transit of Aries. Saturn isn’t yet completely done with its transit of Pisces. Saturn transits Pisces from March 7th, 2023 until May 24th, 2025, and Sep 1st, 2025, to Feb 13th, 2026. Read about Saturn’s transit of Pisces.)

 

Uranus is in Gemini.

Uranus is in Gemini from July 7th to November 7th, 2025, from from April 25, 2026, to August 3, 2032, and then from December 12, 2032, to May 22, 2033. Read about Uranus in Gemini in its calendar page.

Uranus will have more work to do in the sign of Taurus from November 7th, 2025, to April 25th, 2026. Uranus began in Taurus in 2018/2019. During this cycle, we approach money and personal possessions in new ways and learn to free ourselves from certain material constraints. Innovative ways to make ourselves comfortable emerge. We’re less inhibited about expressing sensuality, self-love, body love, and pampering. Above all, we’re challenging what we previously valued during this cycle.

There can be abrupt changes with money, valuables, possessions, and income that lead to a reshuffling of priorities or values. Income might come from non-traditional sources or ventures. In general, we’re bringing progressive ideas to the world of business. New ways of doing business, as well as making, viewing, and handling money, are likely. Our income and the energy we put into making money can be variable.

Pluto is in Aquarius. Read about Pluto’s transit of Aquarius. Note that Pluto finally completed its journey through Capricorn on November 19th, 2024, from which time Pluto stays in Aquarius for many years to come.

Romance & Relationships

Venus is in Leo from August 25 to September 19. Love is magnificent and grand! We take pride in love, and we are generous with our money as well. This is a warmhearted, teasing, expressive, proud, and extravagant placement for Venus. Love is a bit of a game–a game that is perpetual, as Venus in Leo is forever stuck in the romance stage of a relationship. We feed on attention, acknowledgement, validation, and adoration.

Venus in Leo loves to be adored, pampered, and admired. Pride and passion are hallmarks of this cycle. We have a strong ego investment in our love lives during this period. The negative expression of this placement is overstating our feelings simply for the effect, as well as extravagance.

This week:  On Friday, there can be some reluctance to commit or to show our affections if we let our insecurities rule our behavior.

On Saturday, we’re attracted to the new, unusual, and out-of-the-ordinary with regards to romantic involvements. We are ready to experiment, but not necessarily ready to commit. In fact, we may keep people at arms’ length.

Venus, the Goddess of Love: Highlights in the Coming Week:

Venus in Leo Romance becomes an end in itself as a new cycle begins for you. It marks a time when love, creativity, and self-expression satisfy a deep yearning to be appreciated and admired – needed, even. A flashy, flirty, stylish splash of color and warmth.

Venus sextile Uranus August 26. We lose our fear of taking risks at this time, and we happily embrace all that is new, unusual, and out-of-the-ordinary with regards to romantic involvements. We are ready to experiment, but not necessarily ready to commit.

Venus trine Neptune August 26. We perceive romantic situations as if they were “designed” just for us. A magical, romantic time. The pleasures of life are experienced fully. Romance is highly favored. We see the very best in people now, and this eases our interactions and takes the pressure off in personal relationships.

Venus opposition Pluto August 26-27. This is a period of intense feelings, as well as possible emotional distress and tension caused by romantic troubles or social manipulation. An experience of being used or abused physically, emotionally or sexually may cause us suffering or disappointment. Sexually driven emotions are likely now. Fears of betrayal may get the best of us.

Venus sesquiquadrate Saturn September 6. Feelings of isolation, of not getting what we really want, and of not being loved the way we want to be loved can get in the way of pleasant relations with our partners.

Venus sesquiquadrate Neptune September 7. Romantic confusion as well as relationship ups and downs. Self-deceptions may come to light now.

Venus sextile Mars September 15. This points to success and ease in close personal interactions. We are passionate. It’s a good time for financial ventures, social life, artistic pursuits, romance, and pleasure. We are now able to take the initiative and to achieve harmony and sexual fulfillment. This influence brings satisfaction to the feelings. We may make permanent ties or relationships that prove to be fruitful and fortunate.

The Void-of-Course Moon this Week:

Void-of-course Moon on Monday, September 1st, from 9:40 PM EDT, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (a square to Saturn), until the Moon enters Capricorn at 9:46 PM EDT (a brief void period).

on Thursday, September 4th, from 6:09 AM EDT, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (a sextile to Saturn), until the Moon enters Aquarius at 6:33 AM EDT.

VOC Moon on Friday, September 5th, from 4:52 PM EDT, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (a trine to Mars), until the Moon enters Pisces the next day, Saturday, September 6th, at 11:55 AM EDT.

August 2025:

September 2025:

Timing with the Moon – Better Periods this Week for Electing New Initiatives

It’s important to note that there are more factors to consider in addition to the windows listed below. The following windows are starting points. For example, you generally don’t want to elect a new venture when a very challenging aspect is applying, and it’s preferable to elect a time when a particularly positive aspect hasn’t yet perfected (is applying rather than separating).

The Moon is waxing this week, which is usually considered favorable for new beginnings, although with some exceptions. (See Best Time to Start a Business for more details).

According to principles of timing with the Moon, a window of opportunity occurs this week from Wednesday, September 3rd, at approximately 10:00 AM EDT, until Thursday, September 4th, at approximately 6:05 AM EDT, while the Moon is in Capricorn.

Another window occurs on Friday, September 5th, from approximately 6:55 AM to 4:50 PM EDT, while the Moon is in Aquarius.

See also the following articles and tables: Timing with the Moon and Opportunity Periods with the Void Moon for times and techniques.

Planetary Stations & Sign Ingresses:

Jun  9
, 2025, 5:02 PM, Jupiter enters Cancer
Jun 14, 2025, 2:03 PM, Vesta Direct at  5 Sco 22
Jun 17, 2025, 4:35 AM, Mars enters Virgo
Jun 20, 2025, 10:42 PM, Sun enters Cancer
Jun 26, 2025, 3:09 PM, Mercury enters Leo
Jul  4, 2025, 11:31 AM, Venus enters Gemini
Jul  4, 2025, 5:33 PM, Neptune Retrograde at 2 Ari 11
Jul  7, 2025, 3:47 AM, Uranus enters Gemini
Jul 11, 2025, 12:00 AM, Juno Direct at 16 Sco 15
Jul 13, 2025, 12:07 AM, Saturn Retrograde at 1 Ari 56
Jul 18, 2025, 12:45 AM, Mercury Retrograde at 15 Leo 34
Jul 22, 2025, 9:29 AM, Sun enters Leo
Jul 30, 2025, 10:42 AM, Chiron Retrograde at 27 Ari 10
Jul 30, 2025, 11:57 PM, Venus enters Cancer
Aug  6, 2025, 7:23 PM, Mars enters Libra
Aug 11, 2025, 3:30 AM, Mercury Direct at 4 Leo 15
Aug 11, 2025, 5:38 PM, Ceres Retrograde at 16 Ari 48
Aug 22, 2025, 4:34 PM, Sun enters Virgo
Aug 25, 2025, 12:27 PM, Venus enters Leo
Sep  1, 2025, 4:06 AM, Saturn Rx enters Pisces
Sep  2, 2025, 9:23 AM, Mercury enters Virgo
Sep  6, 2025, 12:51 AM, Uranus Retrograde at 1 Gem 28
Sep 13, 2025, 11:05 PM, Vesta enters Sagittarius
Sep 18, 2025, 6:06 AM, Mercury enters Libra
Sep 19, 2025, 8:39 AM, Venus enters Virgo
Sep 22, 2025, 3:54 AM, Mars enters Scorpio
Sep 22, 2025, 2:19 PM, Sun enters Libra
Oct  1, 2025, 3:55 AM, Juno enters Sagittarius
Oct  4, 2025, 3:19 AM, Pallas Direct at  6 Aqu 40
Oct  6, 2025, 12:40 PM, Mercury enters Scorpio

See also: Astrology of Today – an overview of the day (this takes you to my other site, Astrology Cafe).

See also: The Astrology of 2025 – Overview or The Astrology of 2026 – Overview.

Explore more astrological events in my calendar.

Note: Times given are Eastern Time (ET).

This Week’s Calendar

This Week’s Aspects

Mercury trine Chiron. This is an excellent period for opening up communications with others, as we are more sensitive than usual and more willing to listen. Getting our point across is easier, as it’s not only about which words we choose to communicate, we intuitively express the meaning and intention behind the words. We can effectively use words to heal and comfort just now. We are also more open to new ways of looking at problems or at life in general.

Mars sesquiquadrate Uranus. A tendency to take risks, to feel restless, to act on sudden impulses without considering consequences.

Mercury quincunx Saturn. Communication challenges today make it hard to get a point across. Delays, “red tape”, and vague feelings of forgetting important details.

Mercury quincunx Neptune. There can be uncertainty and indecision now, as it can be difficult to draw upon intuition or to combine logic and intuition in a cohesive manner. Alternatively, the tendency to daydream can be high, and often at the expense of productivity and clear communication.

Mercury square Uranus. Our senses are stimulated, and we could have sudden flashes of insight or fresh new ideas. However, our ideas are not always received well by others and we can be scatter-brained. It’s a challenge to deal with routine matters or monotonous tasks under this influence. Tasks may be left undone or interrupted. This is not a good time to be understood, so we may want to hold off presenting our ideas for the time being. New information can surface now that upsets the status quo, but can also act to stimulate our minds into new ways of thinking.

Mercury quincunx Pluto. Something we write or say could trigger power struggles or hostility from others. We may be plagued with self-doubt in our attempts to make decisions. Decisions made now are unlikely to be objective. Re-assessing decisions we have made already, or adjusting our plans, may be in order. Second-guessing.

Sun sesquiquadrate Chiron. The desire to learn and grow through experiences and through others is strong, but may be hampered by a lack of confidence or a fear of being different.

Mercury semi-square Mars. We are quick-witted and ready to argue under this influence. We may be working under stressful or hectic conditions, as we feel pressure to get things done quickly. We are inclined to be snappy and irritable, and we may too easily interrupt others rather than listen. Conflicts of interest are likely.

Mercury semi-square Jupiter. We experience information overload, and we neglect to consider details. People tend to exaggerate today. Monotonous mental tasks are harder to take under this influence. Our minds are restless.

Venus sesquiquadrate Saturn. There may be difficulties relating to others under this influence. People may be cool with their affections and emotionally distant. Avoid new financial undertakings, as they may prove to be “money pits” as time passes. There may be anxiety or troubles with regards to matters concerned with the feelings. Romantic disappointments, unrequited love, separations, and broken engagements are the more challenging manifestations. We tend to lack social confidence at this time and adopt a shy, formal, or reserved social manner. This transit is best used for reflection.

Note: Times given in the table/calendar above are Eastern Time (ET).

Daily Trends Calendar

See below for day-by-day forecasts and planets in signs. Explore Transit to Transit aspects.

See also: Astrology of Today – an overview of the day – Astrology Cafe.

See also: The Astrology of 2025 – Overview or The Astrology of 2026 – Overview

Astrology Chart of Today/Now in my Free Report section shows the current chart with interpretations.

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What’s In Store By the Stars – Daily Astrology Trends

(as featured on the site’s main page and in our Daily Trends Calendar)

See also the Astrology Trends Calendar that includes these daily trend overviews and other astrological events such as ingresses, stations, and lunations.

AUGUST 31

The First Quarter Moon occurs early today at 2:25 AM EDT, and our initiative is strong but tends to come from conflict or tension. It can be a time of stress, clashing, and discord, but also great energy, motivation, and growth. We may be feeling ambitious and competitive. Today’s Mercury-Chiron trine is helpful. With this transit, our good intentions pave the way for warm, healthy conversations. We’re engaging in discussions and learning from past experiences. This influence opens our minds to learning from one another and helps us communicate our feelings constructively. We’re relaying our messages in relatable, accessible ways. Good energy is with us for discussing or giving more thought to sensitive topics. We’re especially alert, observant, and willing to understand. It’s easier than usual to communicate our message now, although this is less about getting the exact wording and more about conveying our intentions. We might discover new ways to approach problems. The Moon spends the day in forward-looking Sagittarius, and we’re more idealistic than usual, perhaps expecting a lot from our lives. With its sextile to Mars, we’re especially interested in what’s true, just, and fair.

SEPTEMBER 1

Saturn returns to the sign of Pisces today to finish up its transit of the sign (until February 13th). Saturn first began its transit of Pisces in March 2023, continuing in the sign until May 24th of this year, when it moved into the sign of Aries. Since that ingress, Saturn has turned retrograde and now returns to Pisces in retrograde motion. Saturn will now journey through the sign of Pisces for over five months before restarting its transit of Aries in February. We may return to unfinished business in the months ahead.

A Mars-Uranus minor challenging aspect today can leave us on edge. We may be itching for a change, but we are unsure where to start. Of course, this can get us into trouble if we’re not mindful. There is some tendency to act on impulses or to take risks. The Moon continues its transit of daring Sagittarius until 9:46 PM EDT, when it heads into levelheaded Capricorn.

The Moon is void from 9:40 PM EDT, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (a square to Saturn), until the Moon enters Capricorn at 9:46 PM EDT (a brief void period).

SEPTEMBER 2

Mercury forms a quincunx with Saturn just before it enters a new sign today, and later heads into a quincunx with Neptune. This morning, mental anxiety can interfere with making good, practical choices. There can be communication challenges or mental blocks. Doubts might slow down our movements and initiatives. Still, however annoying, it can be a helpful process as we take a break from pushing ahead to check in with our objectives and responsibilities. With these minor Mercury challenges, hypersensitivity might interfere with decision-making today.

Mercury enters Virgo after a lengthier than usual transit of Leo. In the weeks ahead, we gravitate to useful information, and we enjoy helping others with our knowledge. It’s a time for analyzing and dissecting, but we need other influences to put the pieces together or to see the bigger picture, as our confidence in doing so is not strong at this time. Our thinking is cautious, and we want facts and certainties. Dealing with details is natural and easy now. However, we need to be careful not to lose perspective if we find ourselves lost in details.

Later today, however, we might waver with uncertainty, or we’re inclined to daydream at the expense of productivity and clear communication. There can be some mental disorganization to manage now.

SEPTEMBER 3

Mercury’s square to Uranus early today suggests tension in our thinking patterns and conversations. Our senses are hyper-stimulated. There can be sudden flashes of insight or fresh new ideas, but our plans may not come together well just yet. We may be impatient with routine matters or monotonous tasks. We should question whether we’re rebelling against information or employing healthy skepticism, as the former keeps us beholden to others and vulnerable to poor decision-making, while the latter is more genuine and independent. Disorganization or bluntness with our communications is likely. Information can surface now that upsets the status quo. Still, this transit can also stimulate our minds, encouraging us to think in new ways.

Mercury also forms a quincunx with Neptune early today, a quincunx with Pluto this morning, and later today, Mercury gets between an impending Mars-Jupiter square, forming a semi-square with Mars tonight and with Jupiter early tomorrow. These aspects suggest difficulties in conveying our message or directions smoothly. This morning, it’s not easy to digest or accept a matter. We might struggle to reach a decision that feels right, or we may trigger negative responses from others. It’s best to watch for a tendency to dwell on suspicions or what might go wrong. And, as the day advances, we again deal with impatience in our communications and actions. We can quickly come up with ideas or retorts, but we can be a little jumpy and snappy. It’s not an ideal time for patience or listening skills. Ideally, frustration fuels our motivation to make a change.

Today’s Jupiter-North Node trine suggests a willingness to grow, learn, improve, and develop, moving past our fears. We are ready to adopt new methods and attitudes, leaving behind those that no longer serve our growth. Jupiter encourages us to embrace our visions, and its trine to the Moon’s North Node helps us balance our vision with our intuition. Our conscience is well-developed. We want to help others, and we believe in the power of the group. This transit intensifies our desire to connect with like-minded individuals or those who can help guide us toward growth and improvement. We might form relationships with others who broaden our horizons, expand our minds or worldview, or deepen our personal philosophy. We seek more meaning in life. It’s a fine time for publishing, community involvement, teaching, guiding, and learning. Harmonizing through shared ideas and ideals can be a goal.

SEPTEMBER 4

Mars forms a square to Jupiter today, and Mercury gets between the square. These influences can rev us up, possibly convincing us that we can do more or take on more than is possible. We tend to inflate the positives of a situation. We may feel overwhelmed with information or, on the other side, overlook essential details. There’s a tendency to exaggerate or dramatize, as tedious mental tasks are especially difficult to digest. The Mars-Jupiter square brings hot-headed, dynamic energy to the day. We tend to overdo or jump into action too hastily. We’re easily riled up, enthusiastic, or excited under this influence. We can be excited about our prospects, but perhaps too hasty, counting our chickens before they hatch, investing money in a venture that needs further review, or overestimating what we (or the world) can achieve. It’s wise to watch for haughtiness. We may be so focused on what we want to do that we lose sight of what is possible. A feeling of urgency may lead to coming on stronger than we intend. However, if we use common sense, this is a good time to stretch our imaginations and entertain new possibilities. Be watchful of making too much of a matter that doesn’t deserve so much attention. We might consider new ideas, but launches or commitments should wait.

The Moon is void from 6:09 AM EDT, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (a sextile to Saturn), until the Moon enters Aquarius at 6:33 AM EDT.

SEPTEMBER 5

The Moon spends the day in the sign of Aquarius, and we’re enthusiastic and hopeful, playing with exciting ideas and making plans. This Moon transit encourages us to seek out intellectual stimulation and unusual or unconventional experiences. The Aquarius Moon is earnest, friendly, and principled. It’s a good time to connect with our initiative and independence, especially around the Moon-Mars trine this afternoon. We are more in tune with our instincts and less demanding of people around us. We also notice and appreciate the more unique elements of people, situations, and projects today.

Uranus will station and turn retrograde overnight. Its retrograde will last almost five months, until February 3rd, 2026. During this cycle, our desire to make changes in our lives can turn inward as we get in touch with what may be holding us back from living more spontaneously and authentically. We may be less overtly rebellious and more inclined to follow the rules while Uranus is retrograde. As the shift occurs this week, however, Uranian energy is more challenging, and we can experience some tension until we acclimatize to the directional change.

The Moon is void from 4:52 PM EDT, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (a trine to Mars), until the Moon enters Pisces the next day, Saturday, September 6th, at 11:55 AM EDT.

SEPTEMBER 6

Uranus turns retrograde today, and it will remain retrograde until early February, producing some interim tension. Combined with a Lunar Eclipse occurring tomorrow, today can feel quite emotionally charged. The Moon spends almost half the day in the sign of Aquarius, and we’re tuning in to possible ways to improve our lives and make progress. The Pisces Moon, from 11:55 AM EDT forward, makes us more impressionable and encourages us to feed our imagination. However, minor Venus aspects today suggest falling a little flat. With the Sun semi-sextile Venus, we may feel that our quest for pleasure, affection, love, or comfort is at odds with what we think we should be doing, which can lead to mild tension or feelings of guilt and perhaps some indecision. Seeking to fulfill both of these needs without doing so at the expense of the other should be the goal. Venus in a minor square with Saturn can also suggest temporary issues with expressing and connecting with feelings and affections.

The Moon is void until it enters Pisces today at 11:55 AM EDT.

 

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Moon Signs This Week:

When the Moon is in Sagittarius

 The Moon is at her most optimistic and upbeat in Sagittarius. We are motivated by a need to seek the truth, and we are ready to pursue a new vision. We are not interested in details just now. Instead, we focus on the big picture. New experiences and adventures satisfy a deep emotional need. Spontaneity is the key. We may also be inclined toward overdoing and overstating. We don't want to plan ahead, and prefer to "wing it".

The Moon in Sagittarius generally favors the following activities: Adventurous activities that involve "winging it", travel, higher education, starting publishing projects, advertising, sports, physical activity.

When the Moon is in Capricorn

We become aware of the need for structure and planning ahead. We also instinctively are aware of the limitations of time. We are motivated by a desire for success. Achievement and manifestation are most important to us now. We are resourceful and don't want to waste time, energy, or resources. This can be a very sober influence--even a depressing one. However, it can also be a productive time when we look reality in the eye.

The Moon in Capricorn generally favors the following activities: Long-term activities that yield slow but steady results, practical undertakings, career issues, making a business plan, practical investments.

When the Moon is in Aquarius

Attraction to all that is new and unusual, and an instinctive need for improvement, characterize the Moon in Aquarius. Reactions are more intellectual than emotional, and interactions are more impersonal than personal, under this influence. This is a time that promotes social gatherings, dealing with group ideals and goals for the future, brainstorming, new ideas, and progressive changes. We are open to new methods of doing things and we have our eye on the future. It can be hard to stick to schedules now, as personal freedom is most important to us.

The Moon in Aquarius generally favors the following activities: Unusual or radical undertakings, social pursuits, group projects, trying something new, joining a group.

When the Moon is in Pisces

 We may not want to face reality while the Moon is in dreamy, impressionable Pisces. It can be a wistful, sensitive, intuitive, and compassionate time. We are especially imaginative, and our intuition reigns under this influence. Boundaries and walls come down, as Pisces energy merges and blends. It's a time when details are overlooked and feelings defy description.

The Moon in Pisces generally favors the following activities: Imaginative undertakings, mystical or spiritual pursuits, inner development, music and drama, going on a retreat, activities involving water.

 

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