More Of Today’s Forecast

The waning Gemini Moon is in a favorable angle with Venus during the first half of today. The cheerful alignment helps promote friendliness as well as general ease. Mental activities, creative writing, weighing facts, meetings and one on one conversations are enjoyable, productive and informative. Those who have errands to run find the time passes quickly. Expect to have chatty, entertaining encounters. Imaginations continue to flourish this afternoon and tonight. A lunar square with Neptune increases sensitivity to subtle influences. Moods are more readily impacted by scents, sounds, food and companions. Choose your nourishment and surroundings accordingly. Moon in Gemini v/c 10:46pm-11:19PM Moon enters Cancer.

Early birds are off to a hot start. The Gemini Moon is conjunct Mars while the Leo Sun rises. Energy continues to be impressive throughout the day. A stellium of the Moon, Mars and Jupiter keeps people fired up. The impassioned trio harmonizes with the powerful Sun. Spirits are high. Opinions are fiercely held and loudly expressed. Athletic folks love the vigorous competition. Travelers are eager to take in new sights. Business folks feel they are ready to climb new heights. The general sense of well-being peaks during the early evening, then gradually fades with the setting Sun. Deepening night sees moods grow more restrained. Physical and emotional fatigue can make rest a necessity. Moon in Gemini.

Many souls wake up feeling restive. There is a great itch to do something out of the ordinary. The Taurus Moon is conjunct Uranus. Fickle Fate may easily and suddenly disrupt plans. Be alert and on guard. In the interest of safety, slow down. Flexibility is recommended. An inconvenience is short-lived, and there soon are equally good or better options to pursue. Late afternoon meetups are full of creative ideas. After a brief void of course period the Moon enters Gemini. A clever plan could be hatched over dinner. Be sure to do the appropriate research. Check out ratings, reviews and various resources. Second thoughts multiply after sundown. Don’t blow things out of proportion, or make snap decisions. Maintain a detached perspective for now. Moon in Taurus v/c 4:59PM-5:28PM Moon enters Gemini.

This promises to be a mellow summer Sunday. The earthy Taurus Moon supports full immersion in every sensory experience. Wherever you go and whatever you do, indulge fully in the season’s many earthly delights. Stop to smell flowers. Savor hammocks, picnics, beaches, breezes, grass underfoot or clouds and stars overhead. Tonight’s lunar sextile with Saturn is the day’s only exact aspect. It’s a fair reminder to be content with what you have. Look in on elders, act responsibly and respect the tried and true. Don’t be tempted to go on a late night bingeing spree. Moon in Taurus.

The first half of the day may be lacking in energy and excitement. The waning Aries Moon is void of course. Use the morning to catch up on routine chores, organizing or leisure pursuits. As Luna slips into Taurus during the early afternoon she is testing Pluto. Getting associates, friends and family on the same page can be daunting. Luckily, the Moon is also in a trine with Mercury. Encouraging words help smooth tensions. It’s best to remain constructive or supportive, rather than be critical. Tonight’s Last Quarter Moon holds sway over the final third of the day. People will only change their thinking if they believe it is in their best interest to do so. Continue to communicate and look to cooperate. Avoid coercion. Moon in Aries v/c 12:00AM-1:23PM Moon enters Taurus, Last Quarter Moon in Taurus 10:52PM.

New horizons entice as the day begins. Just in time for the opening of the Summer Olympics, the challenge-oriented Aries Moon is in a fine sextile to sporting Jupiter The aspect helps sustain hopes and forward momentum. Prepare for topnotch competition. For the rest of us there are excellent adventures and smooth traveling. Enjoyable times are there for the taking. If your heart is strong, don’t be afraid to step into a leadership roll. Meetings are gregarious throughout the morning and afternoon. The Moon’s early evening trine to Venus in Leo is an outstanding omen of happiness and romance. All social gatherings are blessed. Under a void of course Moon, the later evening hours are comparatively quiet, a good time to catch your breath and relax. Moon in Aries v/c 6:14PM-12:00AM.

Nebulous reality is somehow comforting this morning, especially for those sensitive souls who believe in magic, spirits, angels and devas. The waning Pisces Moon is conjunct Neptune and both astrological planets are in harmony with eccentric Uranus. Psychic powers are enhanced. Imaginations are also stimulated. Unfortunately, addictive type may more easily be prone to their dependencies. Moods change precipitously as the Moon enters Aries. The late morning sign change can feel like a cosmic reset button has been pushed. Lunar harmony with the Sun and Pluto and the Sun’s sextile to Mars puts the second half of the day in high gear. Ambitions are great and focus is sharp. Many folks feel unstoppable. Plans become clearer in detail with Mercury’s evening arrival into Virgo. Whatever your current passion is, go for it. Moon in Pisces v/c 10:31AM-10:52AM Moon enters Aries, Sun sextile Mars, Mercury enters Virgo.

Today is an up and down tour of emotional states. It’s a wonderful chance to practice dispassionate mindfulness. The largesse of the Pisces Moon’s early morning square with Jupiter opens hearts and minds. The square also whets appetites for all imaginable indulgences. Imaginations too are stimulated. The afternoon’s subsequent nose to the grindstone lunar conjunction with Saturn cautions against overdoing, overreaching or spreading oneself too thin. Being level-headed and financially responsible is recommended. The mellower evening hours are well suited for relaxing and recreational diversions. Moon in Pisces.

Challenging alignments can make a good night’s sleep a difficult proposition. The new day dawns with a more optimistic outlook. All the same, the early morning hours may feel lethargic due to the void of course Aquarius Moon. By midmorning the Moon is in Pisces where she stimulates emotional undercurrents. A noon hour lunar square to Mars in Gemini tests commitment levels. Thoughts tend to be scattered. Patience wears thin. Past disappointments and frustrations can make a heavy impact. If you find your mind racing, take a deep breath and collect yourself. Practice self-mastery. Mentally reframe challenging situations. Every moment is an opportunity to grow, create and learn. Moon in Aquarius v/c 5:58AM-9:23AM Moon enters Pisces, Sun opposite Pluto.

After yesterday’s dramas, today presents new theatrics. During the wee hours of the morning the Sun enters fiery Leo, usually marking the start of the hottest weeks of summer. A Solar opposition to Pluto can make a spectacularly positive impact on partnerships or on the contrary, be extremely dramatic and stressful. Nonetheless, the early morning may be the best part of the day to get on the same wavelength with friends and workmates. There is powerful energy in play, but only energy. It’s up to each one of us to use the transformative potential for good. Pluto shines most purely when common interests and goals are served. The Aquarius Moon helps boost awareness of friends and associates. Keep cool and avoid arguments with uncompromising individuals. Moon in Aquarius, Sun enters Leo 3:44AM.

The early morning Full Buck Moon is intense. From her perch at the karmic 29th and last degree of Capricorn, the Moon stands opposite the Sun and Pluto. A timely assist from Neptune at 29 Pisces has many souls searching for something better. If you feel ready to break from boredom, unproductive behaviors or confining relationships, today is a good time to make your move. The dynamic energy doesn’t quit. The Moon enters Aquarius by mid-morning, boosting hopes and determination. Venus aligns with Jupiter to raise expectations. Their afternoon sextile is a bonanza of laughs and good cheer. Indecision, irony and second thoughts may visit evening diners as Mercury tests Uranus. Minutes before midnight the Sun trines Neptune and Mars is trine Pluto. Burning the midnight oil can be unfailingly fun, and productive. Full Buck Moon in Capricorn 6:17AM, Moon in Capricorn v/c 7:26AM-7:43AM Moon enters Aquarius, Venus sextile Jupiter, Mercury square Uranus, Sun trine Neptune, Mars trine Pluto.

We are one day away from the Full Moon. The majority of people are excitable. Mars’ midday sextile to Neptune encourages dreamers, saints, lovers and Nature worshippers. It may seem as though a better, more ideal world is coming. The Capricorn Moon is sextile sign ruler Saturn, fortifying those who respect the ways of the past and steadfastly do right. Perfectionism could actually come in handy. By late afternoon Mars is in Gemini. Minds race. Words can be divisive or unifying. Choose yours carefully. The swollen Moon appears full as she rises. A night of prophecy and happy socializing is written in the stars. Moon in Capricorn, Mars sextile Neptune, Mars enters Gemini.

During the pre-dawn hours the Moon moves from philosophical Sagittarius into the pragmatic realms of earthbound Capricorn. Dreams may be unsettling or perplexing as the Moon tests Neptune while making the sign change. Once in the pragmatic Sign of the Goat, the pace of events accelerates. An imminent Full Moon may explain a growing sense of urgency. Some projects reach their conclusion today. New thoughts and ambitions are also likely to emerge under the dynamic and complex astrological influences. Welcome daring visions. Listen to your muses. For creative visionaries, art lovers and humanitarians, the next few days are inspirational. Moon in Sagittarius v/c 3:58AM-4:14AM Moon enters Capricorn.

Expect a slow start this morning. Responsibilities and delays can hold back desired progress. The Sagittarius Moon’s morning square to stoic Saturn demands patience and persistence. The obstructive aspect competes with the Sun’s more hopeful sextile to visionary Uranus. We see where we want to go but reality and time lag far behind. Don’t lose sight of your visions. By midday obstacles give way before determined, positive thinking. Afternoon strategy sessions and one-on-one chats are productive, although plans may need fine tuning. Tonight is comparatively mellow. Take a few hours to relax and catch your breath. A Full Moon is coming this weekend. Moon in Sagittarius, Sun sextile Uranus.

Growing brighter each day, the swelling Sagittarius Moon contributes to a happy sense of optimism and well-being. Luna’s late morning trine to Venus generates pervasive warmth and joie de vivre. This could be a great time to take a break from workplace routines, spread your wings and set out on an adventure. If work is your lot, it still promises to be an enjoyable day. The Moon’s evening opposition with Jupiter helps sustain the spirit of wanderlust and a thirst for learning. The alignment triggers many intriguing and informative discussions. A change of scenery or meetup with fellow travelers is also being spurred by the Sun’s imminent sextile to eccentric Uranus. Moon in Sagittarius.

Scorpio Moon adventures continue. A fortunate lunar trine to the Cancer Sun holds forth over the morning hours. Instincts, hunches and feelings of attraction are unerring guides. Listen to your inner voices and follow the affirming energy. Life gets more complicated after lunch. Lunar oppositions to Mars and Uranus pose numerous risks. Speed, impatience and fits of anger can be dangerous. Stay alert and be ready to revamp plans. Move ahead slowly and steadily. Luckily, the Sun, Moon and Neptune are forming a stabilizing water sign Grand Trine. Self-assured souls act with kindness and excellent intentions. Moods lighten late tonight, after the waxing Moon enters Sagittarius. Moon in Scorpio v/c 9:10PM-9:25PM Moon enters Sagittarius.

Monday arrives with a shocking, outrageous, off kilter conjunction of Mars and Uranus. This biennial event can be exciting, explosive, clumsy and downright dangerous. It can also be a harbinger of courageous, pioneering moves, especially where public-spirited causes are served. Impatient, angry souls need to be on guard. All of us do well to slow down and whether on foot or in a car, proceed with caution. Stay aware of your surroundings. By evening the Scorpio Moon’s trine with Saturn has a calming impact. The slower, more even pace is a welcome change. Hearts beat more steadily. It’s a good night for reviewing the current state of things and applying sound judgment. Moon in Scorpio, Mars conjunct Uranus.

It’s a quiet Sunday morning. The waxing Libra Moon is void of course during the leisurely early hours. Things shift dramatically as noon approaches. The Moon enters Scorpio where she promptly tests Pluto. Some folks are contemplative, immersed in their private thoughts and feelings. However, the Moon is also at odds with Venus in flamboyant Leo. Old patterns, hurts as well as real or imagined slights can weigh heavily. Out of the psychological depths are opportunities to reshape relationships or restyle one’s living space. The key to afternoon happiness is in connecting with others. Peacefully coexist, cooperate and be tactful. Remain calm and enjoy life with your companions. Remember, Mars is nearing a conjunction with Uranus so extra caution is advised. Moon in Libra v/c 12:00AM-10:53AM Moon enters Scorpio.

An imminent conjunction of Mars and Uranus warrants extra care while on the move or around machinery this weekend. Watch your step. Mind your temper. Drive carefully. Paying attention is facilitated early in the day by the Libra Moon’s sextile with Mercury. Travel and communications also flow without a hitch. Tensions build over the course of the afternoon. The First Quarter phase of the Moon is exact this evening. When the Moon and Sun are at odds the amount of upsets increases. These alarming moments often reflect the divide between hearts and minds. With the Moon holding forth in Libra and the Sun in Cancer, emotional ties can easily feel strained. The solution is to resolutely treat all others as friends, not as rivals. First Quarter Moon in Libra 6:49PM, Moon in Libra v/c 6:49PM-12:00AM.

Peacemaking overtures and home improvement projects are green lighted. The Libra Moon begins the day in a supportive trine with the restoration expert, Pluto. By late morning an opposition between demonstrative Venus in Leo and Pluto in Aquarius can sends spark flying. Attractions may feel magnetic or karmic, but some folks come on too strong for comfort. Easy does it, even with well-intentioned praise. At its best the opposing duo helps partners build trust and intimacy. At worst is a parting of ways. Collaborating is a major theme under the waxing Moon. Keep searching out shared interests and needs. Tonight’s breezy, optimistic stars ease tensions and favor socializing. If the proceedings also raise consciousness levels, it’s all the better. Moon in Libra, Venus opposite Pluto.

Magic is afoot this morning. The ordinary is extraordinary. It’s easy to find delight in small, every day moments. Venus is in a wondrous trine with Neptune. Empaths, loving, open-hearted souls and creative types are all in top form. The waxing Virgo Moon is edging into an exhilarating Grand Trine with Mars, Uranus and Pluto. Thursdays are said to be the best day of the week for planning sessions and this one is exceptional. Meetings are vibrant, filled with unique and visionary ideas. During the noon hour Venus enters Leo where her playful, passionate side is expressed. Make headway with various projects. Tonight the Moon, newly arrived in Libra, aligns with Venus and Pluto, assuring the day ends on a happy note. Moon in Virgo v/c 9:55PM-10:06PM Moon enters Libra, Venus trine Neptune, Venus enters Leo.

Early this morning the waxing Virgo Moon tests Jupiter. Daydreams can be charming but extravagant expectations may just be distractions from the here and now. Be careful not to take on or promise more than you can deliver. The rest of the day is far more focused. The Cancer Sun is trine Saturn, evoking unfailing dedication to people and causes. Responsibilities are taken seriously, and attention to detail is a must. Emotional ties exert a powerful influence but not so strong as to be unmanageable. We deeply and truly feel concern, and treat others with respect. Feelings are likely to be mutual but by midnight limits are reached. Be sensible and get a well-deserved night’s rest. Moon in Virgo, Sun trine Saturn.

Under the void of course Leo Moon the early hours feel unhurried and sluggish. A directive from the little voice within can be curiously appropriate. It’s a fine time to accommodate your inner child or kids. By late morning the waxing crescent Moon is in meticulous Virgo. Perfectionists are more enthusiastic but a lack of astrological aspects during the remainder of the day leaves space for exploring a good many options. Pending aspects can make some folks fly from one interest to another while others practice a single skill relentlessly. There’s no right or wrong. It’s simply a question of your personal interests and priorities. Moon in Leo v/c 2:04AM-9:48AM Moon enters Virgo.

From the start, expectations are great this morning. Venus is sextile Uranus. Love of life as well as other people is spontaneous and unrestrained. Act on a kind or loving impulse. Mental Mercury is also harmonizing with Jupiter, encouraging expansive thoughts. Travelers, fast talkers and students of life reap the benefits. The late morning Jupiter/Mercury sextile reinforces the belief in goodness, generosity and truth. Writers and other idea people are likely to be inspired. Sports enthusiasts are psyched up for friendly competitions. As the afternoon hours pass, strains may develop. Impatience can lead to haste which in turn may put folks at risk of an accident. Watch your speed and mind your manners during the last third of the day. Moon in Leo, Venus sextile Uranus, Mercury sextile Jupiter.