Astrology of the Day – Moon into Virgo – Thursday 1st March 2018

Pegasus - The Winged Horse

The Moon is still in the sign of Leo for a little while today, and while it is we will continue to demand attention and love from those close to us. If we are in a good mood and things are going well for us, then we will be warm and generous, but if we are upset then we'll be more like a bear (or lion) with a sore head.

Now the first aspect to affect us today comes immediately, as Mercury makes a tense square to Mars. This aspect allows us to communicate clearly, concisely what we want and when we want it, but it may come out as a demand for action rather than more diplomatically put, and this may put other people's noses out of joint. There is a directness of thought that is perfect for those of us who wish to engage in some kind of debate, and we may be able to put across critical comments with the clarity of a barrister cross examining a witness, although this aspect makes us hasty with the result that we we may rush to judgement without thinking of the consequences. There is also potential for anger to rise now and for the red mist to descend if we are upset by something. This could well happen through something that emotional hurts us as the Moon follows up by making a difficult inconjunct aspect to Chiron, the wounded healer.

Mercury is an influential planet today, and it makes a second aspect very soon after the Mars one, by forming a sextile to Pluto. This is a great aspect for digging beneath the surface of an issue and finding out the real truth. In a way it very much complements the Mercury/Mars square operating as well. The manner of our communication will be powerful and penetrating, and our words and thoughts can make a discernible difference. If we want to psycho-analyse our own actions and desires, then we can successfully do so under this connection.

The Moon shifts into Virgo in mid morning, and we will become a little quieter and more diligent in the tasks that we have to carry out. This is a much more shy and retiring sign for the Moon to be moving in, and we will start to shun the attention that we wanted earlier on. Now we will put our heads down, and get on with the more practical side of life.

As we reach lunchtime, Venus in Pisces forms an exact trine to Jupiter in Scorpio, a watery connection that is generally fortunate in nature, especially in a financial or romantic sense. It's almost like despite the acerbic nature of the Mercury square Mars, this link can makes sure that we can charm our way out of difficult situations, and make love instead of war. This aspect soothes the tension that may be dredged up, and make us or others smile and laugh. This is normally a lazy connection and it could drag us into thinking that we can take it easy throughout the day, however the conscientiousness of the Virgo Moon will continue to make us aware of our responsibilities.

There is one last lunar connection today, and this sees the Moon forming a trine to Saturn. This aspect calms our emotions from earlier on, and makes us more organised, more authoritarian and less willing to rock the boat. This aspect allows us to deal with stress and anxiety in a cool and calm way, and even if we are pushed to react by others, then our demeanour will such that we will be able to respond constructively.

There is a star planet connection that occurs today, and this sees Venus the planet of love, values and diplomacy making a conjunction with Markab, one of the stars in the great constellation of Pegasus, the winged horse. Markab represents the saddle of the back of Pegasus, a place of stability as Pegasus speeds through the sky. That notion of safety, stability and a solid base allows us to hold our nerves while the storm rages around us. Through the love that we express to others and the way we can mediate and act diplomatically, we can find the middle ground while debate gets out of hand. Remember that you can find peace and gain respect if you hold your nerve today, so hold on tight and enjoy the ride...

The Astrology of the Virgo Full Moon of 2nd March 2018 – Tough love

We have another full Moon in a couple of day's time as the Moon in Virgo opposes the Sun in the sign of Pisces. This full Moon occurs as 11.23 degrees Virgo across the service and sacrifice axis in the heavens, and the contrast between these signs is very marked.

Astrology of the Day – Moon into Leo – Wednesday 28th February 2018

Stock Car

The Moon remain in the enthusiastic sign of Leo today, and we may be brash, confident, proud and rather stubborn too. The Leo Moon wants to be noticed and also to be praised for whatever it does, and today we will crave not only attention but also love shown to us from others, be it for who we are or for what we have achieved during this day. The last thing any Leo influence wants or needs is to be rejected, and if this happens then you can expect a very visible reaction of disappointment and hurt.

The Moon starting this day makes a series of difficult inconjunct aspects, so this will a day of many adjustments, enforced changes or irritations. The first two of these occur as the Leo Moon makes two 150 degree inconjunct aspects firstly to Neptune, and then to Mercury so be aware of those telling you lies, being deceitful or not giving you the whole truth. Something about the level of communication that you are receiving may not be right, or you may encounter a confusing set of circumstances where you will not know where to turn. Please do not make important decisions this morning, as your judgement may be rather impaired.

Followed on from this vague and rather mystifying beginning to the day, the Moon makes a trine to Mars. This connection brings an emotional need to act on something and it may make you impatient too, however please heed the warning of the aspects preceding this one and try if you can to hold back. You may be like a stock car on the line waiting to set off at high speed, however it'll be best to keep the brakes firmly on, no matter how irritating this may be,

Directly after this trine, there are two more inconjunct aspects for the Moon to make. The first is to Pluto and the second is to Venus. This highlights the sextile between these two planets that I explained yesterday, and it suggests some discord in the relationships and values that you have. Maybe things aren't so fine with a partner or lover, maybe because you want them to change and yet they refuse to, or just can't? This may bring an intense emotional reaction that may upset you. You may also want someone to change their opinions over something that you see as unfair, but you may hit a brick wall stopping you from getting the equality or justice that you seek?

There are still a couple of aspects to go before we complete this day. The Moon makes a square to Jupiter, and matter of justice and getting a fair deal may still be on our mind by the evening. This aspect does start to make us a bit more philosophical though, and we may take the attitude that there are plenty other fish in the sea, and other opportunities may come along instead that are more agreeable to us. The second aspect is a trine to Uranus, and this encourages us to do our own thing, and not worry about the intransigent views of others. This aspect tell you to follow your own path, confide in only those who are on your own wavelength, and to hell with everyone else. By the end of today, you'll know who your friends are, who you can trust, and who you can't...

Astrology of the Day – Moon into Leo – Tuesday 27th February 2018

Venus sextile Pluto - intense passion

The Moon starts off in the sign of Cancer, and for a short while we are emotional, moody and sometimes irrational as well. The Moon in this sign can make us to act in a most difficult way if we are upset, however the start of this day is accompanied by a soothing trine to Chiron, and this will help settle any irritability, and we can settle any differences, or help others to do the same.

Just a few hours into the day, the Moon moves into a very different sign, Leo. Leo is the sign of the king and the individual, and whereas the Moon in Cancer can be quite private, Leo likes to put on show. For the rest of the day, our emotions will be more dramatised than normal, our pride will be important to us, and we may be more confident too. The Leo Moon want to be loved and noticed, and being ignored will tend to mildly hurt us.

The first aspect after this shift of sign sees Venus still in Pisces making a sextile to Pluto in Capricorn. This strengthens the intensity within any relationship in both a good and bad way. There will be more strength of feeling between you and a loved one, and there can be high passion triggered now, but if things turn sour, then the intensity of this connection can turn nasty and vitriolic. This connection can dredge up much strength of feeling about what we value and what we don't, and we will defend what we think is right in a most fanatical and demonstrative way. If you are in any kind of debate or meeting, expect everyone to stand their ground and not be as diplomatic as they normally would be.

The Moon later in the the day makes a double inconjunct aspect, initially to Saturn and then to the Sun. The inconjunct aspect here will make us feel rather emotionally uneasy, and a harsh situation, through something someone says or does could force to us take a course of action that we would rather not do. On the other hand, we may find that something we are doing goes wrong, so that we get upset or disappointed. Our pride may be hurt too, and this may make us sulk, or act in a rather childish and immature way. This is not the easiest end to our Tuesday, but remember that hope springs eternal, and tomorrow is always another day to look forward to.

Astrology of the Day – Mercury conjunct Ankaa – Monday 26th February 2018

The Phoenix

The Moon is in the sign of Cancer today, and we need to feel safe and surrounded by home comforts and things we know. There will be a focus on our family and domestic situation, and we will want to look after anyone that we love by mothering and doting after them. This is a conscientious Moon, and we will be attentive to every need. The Moon in this sign can be changeable, and that may lead us to being rather moody, if something upsets us or makes us feel threatened or uncomfortable.

This is quite an active day and it starts with the Moon making a double trine aspect, firstly to Neptune and then to Mercury. This is a much more agreeable aspect than the square aspects at the start of the weekend that we had to endure, and will be able to utilise our imaginations and creative skills to make the best of the situations that we find ourselves in. There is a very compassionate feeling with the water trines here, and if anything or anyone catches our heartstrings, we will feel compelled to help them out.

The next aspect that the Moon makes is an inconjunct to Mars, and we may have to act in a different way, make sudden adjustments or go in a different direction. Something breaking or irritating us may prompt this sudden change of stance. Mars and Venus will still be in a close square from yesterday, and so a trine to Venus will be the next aspect for the Moon in the middle of the day. This trine is pleasant and welcoming, and we will feel warm and responsive to our partner or loved one. We will have an eye for a bargain now, and our sense of value will be keen.

The Moon goes on to make an opposition to Pluto and we may come to face a roadblock in the early afternoon. Pluto can represent a person of power or influence, or it can also indicate a control issue that we come up against. Our emotions will be intense and we may want to get our way, thus a battle of will may ensue. We will be calm in a crisis though and be able to call on our inner reserves to get through whatever faces us. There are still thee aspects this evening to get through before the day is out. Another trine, this time to Jupiter will life our spirits and optimism and we may be tempted to learn something new, or look for higher knowledge. Trust in our faith may help bolster our lives now. A square to Uranus follows and we will search for something different or unique tonight. Maybe a change of routine from the normal things that we do, or maybe you will crave a little excitement? Being forced to do the same old routine, will almost certainly make you tetchy, and maybe bad tempered.

Mercury through the day makes a double connection to two stars, Ankaa and Achernar, the same stars that Venus connected with on Thursday last week. Mercury to Ankaa, the main star in the constellation of the Phoenix. This suggest redoing or rethinking an idea, or ripping up a contract and making a new one. In some way some communication that we make or journey we take may have to be changed at the last minute because of sudden event. We can also come up with new solutions, maybe as a result of previous failures. Achernar as I mentioned last week is the main star in the constellation of the river, Eridanus, and this aspect ties into the other Mercury star connection quite well, and as a result we may have to make quick decisions because of a crisis situation. In the world around us, this relates to a fast moving news story, traffic snarl ups and problems with transportation, difficult situations in education, or maybe there could story about business and finances that the newspapers and websites latch onto.

Astrology of the Day – Venus square Mars – Sunday 25th February 2018

Venus square Mars - Tension in relationships

The Moon for the first hour today is in the sign of Gemini, and then it switches over into its home sign of Cancer. From this time onwards the fun begins, as this is going to be a significant day. Our overriding need will be one linked to the protection of and deep caring for those we love, and we will do in our power to achieve this today. The Moon in Cancer is in a homely sign, and we will like the familiar sanctuary of our abode and our family.

Now the first major aspect today sees Venus in the disparate sign of Pisces making a square to Mars in Sagittarius. Now this is a mutable square between these planets of love and desire, and the tension that exists here is erratic and movable, as if you won't exactly know where you are standing within a relationship. There will be an amount of distrust that will be affecting it, especially with those we love, and you won't exactly know how to go about dealing with any upset and and anger that arises now, indeed a sense of bemusement may surround us in relation to others. There will be a sense of mistrust and confusion, and yet if positively used, this connection can bring a sense of adventure and fantasy into our love lives, so be prepared to live out your wildest dreams with your partner!!

Just after Mars and Venus make their square, Mercury and Neptune make an exact contact in Pisces. This is a dreamer's aspect and one of incredible imagination too, but it is also totally disorganised as well and it would be a good idea not to plan anything important today, as it won't get completed. Our minds will be drifting to far off vistas today, indeed we may be so engaged in our own thoughts and dreams that we may completely lose track of reality and what we should be doing. This is an aspect of escaping responsibility and lying to cover up mistakes, and this may exacerbate the tension between Venus and Mars and any potential problems we are having with our partners.

Later in the day, there will be some emotional tension, as after the Moon makes a trine to the Sun, as it also forms a difficult opposition to Saturn in Capricorn. Now we may be emotionally hurt or criticised in some regards by someone who wants to assert their authority over us. This aspect can also pull our emotions back inside us, and we will become more sensitive, wary and reserved, lest we show our vulnerabilities. We might find it easier if we can find a little space to ourselves this evening, so that we gather our thoughts and reflect on how to deal emotionally with the issues that have faced us today. The Sun and Saturn make a final sextile this evening, this calms down our energies and any irritation and it allows us to be a bit more patient and authoritative too. We will have time to settle ourselves, and after the the tension and the lack of direction of earlier in the day, this rest bite will be much needed by us...

Astrology of the Day – Moon in Gemini – Saturday 24th February 2018

Moon in Gemini - Jekyll and Hyde

The Moon is again in the sign of Gemini for a second consecutive day, and we will feel the duality of this sign. Gemini keeps us slightly off balance and the fluctuating desires of this Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde sign will keep our emotions constantly on edge. We will rarely be able to relax and we may feel more stressed out and anxious than normal. Geminis rarely can ever sit still for 5 minutes and this same restless feeling will affect us while the Moon is in this sign.

The Moon yesterday was making a series of stressful square aspects and this pattern continues first up as it forms a square to Venus in Pisces. This may cause tensions in our relationships as our emotions may not be linked in to the needs of our partner, and we may also be unsure of what we want out of them emotionally. This tension that I mentioned from the outset may reach a critical point by the morning as the Moon opposes Mars in Sagittarius. Something may irritate or annoy us, especially if somebody says that will carry out something and then they fail to do it, possibly because they have something else to do. This aspect can also inspire us to get up and get going in the morning, maybe through the encouragement of someone.

The Moon towards midday makes two consecutive inconjunct aspects, with the first being to Pluto followed by one to Jupiter. The Moon will briefly be at the point of a yod and through it we will be able to change our stance on something, or transform our attitudes to something that either stands in our way or controls our actions. It's time to be a be a bit wiser and more emotionally mature in our attitudes to situation. Being more flexible and seeing the other side of the story may aid in this.

The Moon then links up with first Uranus in a sextile and then Chiron in a square aspect. We will want to do our own thing this evening, but this may cause some upset or hurt to those who disagree with our suggestions and actions. The Moon in Gemini sextile to Uranus isn't the warmest connection either, it is almost clinical in nature, and the lack of romance and depth of feelings may make our partners think that we are being cold and uncaring, and this may trigger emotional worries in those that we profess to love and care about. Uranus can show incredible kindness though without being close, so try and use your thoughtful side to avoid causing too much upset.

Astrology of the Day – Moon in Gemini – Friday 23rd February 2018

Moon square Neptune and Mercury - Bemusement

The Moon starts off in the last degree of Taurus today but just a few minutes into the day it moves over into sign of Gemini. It will be here for the rest of the day through it we will be flexible, we will be able to multi-task, able to carry out several priorities at the same time without too many problems. The Moon in Gemini is much more logical than emotional, so we will be able to rationalise situations rather than feel them with the Moon in this sign, and you will need to keep your mind busy, as not doing so will make you fidget and irritable to others.

The Moon a few hours into the day makes a a square to the Sun now in Pisces. This opening square since the New Moon solar eclipse could cause a lot of irritation and upset, with our emotions on edge being frustrated and confounded or confused by the Piscean energy of the Sun. Some of the information we are relying on may be mixed up, or not as clear as we would wish, and this may cause frustration within us.

The Moon moves on to make a difficult looking inconjunct aspect to Saturn, and we may have to change direction or adjust what we were planning to do because someone important or senior to us is putting us under pressure, criticising our actions, or what we are saying. There seems to be an emphasis on communications, and the Moon goes on to make a square to Mercury. Mercury is the planet ruling what we say, write and read and there could be disagreement or emotional consternation over a message sent, words uttered, or things agreed. Mercury is Pisces sends out very unclear signals, and the decisions made today could be a fudge to satisfy everyone, or there could be a misleading information hiding the actual truth of a situation. Frustration could rise in the face of a less than satisfactory outcome to things.

This day of confusion and clouded signals will be capped off by a square between the Moon and Neptune. This is a difficult and sacrificial connection that could lead to emotional misdirection, lies and deceit. We may be fed a diet of “everything being fine” but the truth may conceal a multitude of sins that are being concocted behind the scenes. In truth you should take everything said or relayed to you through others with a very large pinch of salt, as what appears to be true may just be sent out to mislead you.

America and Guns - The Astrological link between Columbine, Sandy Hook and Parkland...

For years now on my Astrology website I have followed America as a nation become more and more divided over the most controversial of subjects, that of the ownership of guns. The conflict between the proliferation of guns and the 2nd Amendment of their constitution to bare arms to protect themselves. Notice the language I used - to protect themselves!! Somehow over the years, this statute laid down by the early founding fathers had in my eyes become misconstrued into being a right to own and use guns, no matter how powerful and dangerous they may be. America has always been a violent place, but a new low was reached in 1999 as the use of guns was used in an educational facility, an attack that shocked and horrified a nation.

Astrology of the Day – Venus conjunct Achernar – Thursday 22nd February 2018

Eridanus - The turbulent river

The Moon spends its second full day in the sign of Taurus, and it promotes a calm, unchanging, and rather materialistic feeling. There is a love of the earth and nature in this placement, and you will appreciate the notion of building anything from the ground up. Anything strong and stable needs good foundations, and the Moon in Taurus brings enough determination and endurance to dig them deep and resilient. We will have a good work ethic and an unflinching calmness that will pervade throughout most emotional crises. Those foundations will have to be strong to survive the battering that some of the planetary energy that will be thrown at us today.

To begin with the Moon makes a trine to Pluto. This is an aspect of emotional control, and maybe it can steady us if we place ourselves in a difficult situation which could happen. Whatever our goals early on today, we will be able to carry them out in a brutally efficient manner, being calm, controlled and know exactly what we want to achieve. Our emotional involvement in any situation will be total and complete. We will also be able to dig beneath any emotional issue and get to the root of the problem too, and this allows us to help out others if the help is needed.

The Moon goes on in the middle of the day to oppose Jupiter. This aspect promotes a cheerful optimism that may be infectious to all around us. We will be in a good, generous, charitable and adventurous mood and we may be called upon to help others out, indeed this is a day of giving out of our best for or on behalf of other people. This theme continues with the Moon making a pleasant trine to Chiron, the planet of wounding and healing. This lovely little sextile allows us to find the right words or emotional responses to heal a situation or to comfort someone we care about.

There are two star planet links today with Venus connecting with the stars Ankaa and Achernar. Ankaa is the star in the Phoenix constellation and we all know how the fiery bird rises from the ashes, so here we see the same effect happening, a cycle of life and death, beginnings and endings, seeing a situation renewed, replenished or regenerated at the expense of something older and worn out. Achernar is the main star in Eridanus the constellation of "the river", and it highlights chaotic events, quick moving problems which can turn into a crisis. Venus is the planet of love, relationships and values, and I can see new relationships being formed on the back of old ones burning out and being destroyed. Love matters may be chaotic, exciting and unpredictable and I can also see our values and maybe the money markets and business in general being more turbulent than is normally the case. A prominent company could crash and burn today.

Astrology of the Day – Moon in Taurus – Wednesday 20th February 2018

Mars conjunct Ras Algethi - Acting to see justice prevail 

Contrary to the previous few days, this one with the Moon in Taurus promises to be a really busy and fluctuating one. The Moon in Taurus makes us much calmer than the past couple of days, but we still won't appreciate too much change or disruption to the plans that we want to carry out. The Taurean Moon wants stability to build upon, and we may get irritated if we are challenged with situations that try and force us into doing something that we are not keen on.

To begin with today the Moon makes a sextile to Mercury and a trine to Saturn. These aspect should get us organised and prepared for all eventualities, and if we need to show some authority we can do so with a calm demeanour, and we can be counted on to say the right things at the right time. We may be praised for our business like and efficient approach to things. These two planets will perfect a sextile between themselves later on this afternoon, and this aspect will be perfect for any demanding work that needs keen concentration and a good eye for detail.

Following on from this a few hours later, the Moon makes simultaneous sextiles to Venus and Neptune as these two planets combine in a conjunction. Neptune and Venus together tend to blur the lines in relationship situations, and also create idealised love that can make us fall for the most unusual people, and in particular the waifs and strays in life who fall off the rails. Existing relationships could be plunged into confusion, or you may feel that you are being duped or lied to by a partner, either romantic or professional, and this may lead to emotionally charged situations. You may not see eye to eye with others, and the stubborn Taurean Moon may exacerbate differences between those who are flexible in attitude and those who aren't. On the plus side there is a lot of compassionate energy here and we can show love and caring to those who are in trouble or require assistance, plus we can utilise our emotional feelings to create beautiful pictures, visions and ideas.
Into the late afternoon Mercury makes that aforementioned sextile to Saturn and then just before the day ends, the Moon will make a tricky little inconjunct aspect to Mars. We may be upset or angered by having to do things a different way, or by someone who changes something that we wanted to keep as it was.

Mars also make the most influential star connection during this day as it connects with Ras Algethi, the premier star in the constellation of Hercules, Ras Algethi. This is a star of bowing to a higher power, and we may be confronted by a situation where we have to compromise our position to someone of higher stature, or if we don't wish to do that we may fight against those who are trying to put pressure or impose restrictions on us. We may want to defend a moral code that we live under and we will also wants to see justice prevail, not only in our life but in others too, indeed this is a day of justice and seeing that the right decisions are found and imposed.

Astrology of the Day – Moon into Taurus – Tuesday 20th February 2018

Moon square Pluto - Pressure building before an explosion

The Moon finishes its transit through the sign of Aries today, but before it does it has a few aspects with the other planets to contend with first. As you will realise Aries is a put your foot first influence, and sometimes Aries can act first and think later. The same can be said of our emotions now, and we may emotionally react to situations whereas a cooler and more reserved reaction might be more appropriate. We might say things out of sheer enthusiasm that we may regret later.
The Moon initially makes a very powerful square to Pluto. Intense emotional outbursts are entirely possible early on today, and inside we may be building up pressure like a geyser preparing to send a jet of water into the air. We could be intensely attracted to people, or we may bring out the best or worst in others, as our actions and emotional reactions inspire or annoy. Try to be aware of what you say or how you treat all around you.

The Moon then moves on to form an inconjunct aspect to Jupiter. Now in the middle of the day complacency can be our enemy, as we take a situation too lightly or not as seriously as we should do. We may learn a lesson from a situation where we were lacking in knowledge, or we could believe something but actually realise that the truth lies elsewhere. Following on from this, the Moon forms a conjunction to Uranus. This aspect is always one where we react a little crazily, or we may try to put other people off from what they are trying to do. We may be disruptive, intentionally or unintentionally, and we could infuriate others if we are too stubborn or stuck in our ways. Alternatively, we may be attracted to new ways of doing things or by creating exciting situations by taking a risk.

As the evening comes around the Moon moves into Taurus and things settle down a lot, especially as it soon makes an easy looking sextile to the Sun in Pisces. We will feel more at ease and emotionally settled at last, and others will start to relax in our company too. The rather stressed out and incendiary emotions that may have punctured the past two days will drift away, and we will crave that which we know, and those who we love and feel comfortable in sharing our lives with.

There are two planet and star aspects that colour this day too, as Mercury makes contact with the stars Sadalmelek in the constellation of Aquarius as well as Fomalhaut in Piscis Australis, the Southern Fish. Sadalmelek as you will remember if you read my daily updates is a star of making your own luck, and the decisions we make, the agreements we strike or the things we say may prove to be ones where we can gain in the future. We may be in the right place at the right time, and magical things may happen as a result. The star Fomalhaut is a poetic, charismatic and intensely creative star and we can have the most inspiring ideas, and our words and communications may be praised by others. Unfortunately on the flip side, there is a danger that we may become too egotistical and arrogant too, promise far more than we can deliver, or worse still we may be tempted to lie to cover up a situation, and as a result these actions may tarnish our reputation in the future. In the world around us matters that are thought to be true, but prove not to be may make the news.

Astrology of the Day – Moon in Aries – Monday 19th February 2018

Downhill skier - Moon in Aries

The Moon is in the sign of Aries all day today, and we will be alive, assertive, quick tempered, impatient and willing to take on any challenge at a moment's notice. We will be much more passionate now and full of enthusiasm to get things moving. This is a quick fire start to a new week and we will want to get working hard, fast and smart. There is an independent streak that will overtake our emotions and makes us want to do things on our own.

This is another very quiet day astrologically, and the Moon only makes a couple of major aspects to the other planets. The first is an early square to Saturn moving in Capricorn. This is a difficult connection to handle depressing our emotions and putting the brakes on the Aries Moon that does want to run before it can walk. We may feel slightly reserved in the first half of the day and this aspect makes us albeit briefly more cautious than later on. We may also become a little more distant and not so willing to engage with other people. Left alone will will feel happier to get on with the tasks that we have to do.

That reticence will drift away as we reach around noon in the UK and from then on a sense of adventure and haste will drive us on as the Moon makes an exciting fire trine to Mars moving in Sagittarius. This revs up our emotions to fever pitch, makes us want to take on the world and win. It encourages us to take emotional risks, enlivens our sex drives and gives us the optimism to make brave decisions. Like a downhill skier on a mission to put up the quickest time, our emotions will be on edge in a good way this evening. We will want to hit top speed and go as fast as we can, we will be full of enthusiasm and willing to take on any situation with a smile on our faces and confidence in our abilities to succeed. Our goal will to reach the finishing line before anywhere else, and even the slow start to the day will not hold us back.

Astrology of the Day – Moon in Aries – Sunday 18th February 2018

Mercury and Sun in Pisces - Going with the flow

The Moon begins the day still in the mutable sign of Pisces and there is a fluidity of or emotions that you will be aware of, although maybe some confusion and uncertainty too as the Moon remains void of course through the first half of the day. Actually, this is promising to be a most unusual day as the Moon will only make one major aspect during Sunday, and the only other notable Astrological effects will be planets changing signs.

The first of these comes as the Sun is rising with Mercury shifting into the sign of Pisces. There will be a dramatic change of emphasis as Mercury exits Aquarius, as we leave behind cool logical thought processes for a much more incoherent, and yet intuitive way of thinking and making decisions. The Moon then makes an emotionally healing link up with Chiron, although it will also make you feel the inadequacies in your life too. By realising and coming to terms with them, then you can emotionally heal the hurts of the past.

We will feeling be MUCH more sensitive with Mercury in Pisces, even more so when in the afternoon the Sun also moves into the sign of the fishes. This will for a few days create a Pisces log jam with Sun, Mercury, Venus, Neptune and Chiron in this sacrificial sign. This is the sign of universal love, of understanding without knowing, of sensing what is right and what is wrong and of pure creativity and inspiration. Over the next few days there will be a danger of believing our own hype and of blissfully floating along instead of properly planning out our actions. Much can go wrong if we take too much for granted.

Luckily just before the Sun moves into Pisces, the Moon passes over the celestial boundary and begins a new cycle of evolution by moving into Aries. This will sharpen up our emotions and bring us more direction and purpose. We will react with straight answers and honesty, and the go around the houses nature of some the responses we receive because of the Piscean energy dominating the rest of the chart may frustrate us a lot. This battle between the certain of Aries and the uncertain of Pisces is going to keep us completely off balance for a while leading us to make mistakes, and because of this our moods may shift and swirl like a leaf caught up in a gust of wind. My advice is to hold steady if you can, and hold fire for the calmer emotions of the Moon in Taurus in a couple of day's time.

Astrology of the Day – Mars square Neptune – Saturday 17th February 2018

Chaos, then a return to order

The Moon remains in the elusive sign of Pisces today and our emotions may be a bit all over the place. The Pisces Moon is very imaginative, sacrificial and escapist and wants to believe that everything is going to be perfect, but often you know it isn't. The idealism that the Pisces Moon is often let down by the movements of the planets elsewhere, as if they can't live up to that which the Pisces Moon expects. There is a vulnerability of the emotions here, and anyone with the Moon in Pisces can be so sensitive and weak, that they can be taken advantage of by hardier souls. This as you will read is a day of two halves, the first part being much more difficult than the latter half of the day.

The first three aspect that affect us today are all linked. Initially the Moon will make a tense square aspect to Mars, as it makes an almost simultaneous conjunction with Neptune. Just after this, Mars perfects the square to Neptune. Mars square to Neptune is can be very difficult to control. Mars is action, the will to win, aggression and potential violence, and Neptune at worst is uncontrolled, diffuse, confusing, deceptive and chaotic. Putting these forces into a difficult angle with the Moon can bring out a bad reaction, and we should be careful how we direct our emotions and our actions, as there could be severe irritation and anger, situations may be misconstrued, seen as disruptive, escapist or even illegal. This is a potent square where all sorts of things could go wrong, and how you react to things not going to plan, may affect how others react to you. In the potential chaos of this triple aspect we may despair, feel at a loss what to do or in which direction to go. To alleviate this, if you can then plan ahead for things going wrong, and have back up ideas and strategies just in case “the shit hits the fan!!” I apologise for the language, but it's the most effective way of putting the potential effects of this nasty square.

After a difficult morning, the Sun makes a conjunction with Mercury in Aquarius, and we will want to have our own way, and do our own thing. We may be stubborn in the way that we approach things (Aquarius is a fixed sign), and the lack of flexibility in our thoughts may hold us back or prevent us from seeing the correct path we need. On the plus side, we will be able to innovate and use our friends and contacts to help us out. The power of group communication may pull us through a difficult situation.

Later on in the day, the Moon forms a opportunistic sextile to Pluto and latterly a beneficial trine to Jupiter. Any changes we make this evening or power that we use can help us to move forwards and expand our lives. Maybe you will encounter people who have a distinct hold over you, or maybe suggestions made this evening can open up new paths for you to follow? One thing is for sure, and that is that this evening we will be much more self assured than earlier in the day, and that will allow us to feel brighter and more optimistic.

Astrology of the Day – Moon in Pisces – Friday 16th February 2018

Moon conjunct Venus - Feel the peace and contentment

The Moon begins the day void of course in Aquarius after the Solar Eclipse of the previous day is dissolving, but not for long as it soon makes a shift into the last sign of the zodiac, Pisces. The Moon here makes us much more compassionate, sensitive to the moods around us, intuitive, imaginative and sacrificial. We can tap into the zeitgeist now to get the answers we need, and information will come to us much more through feeling and what we sense than the day before.

Astrologically this is a most quiet blue sky day, with the Moon making just two connections to the other planets. The first of these sees the Moon making a sextile to Saturn around lunchtime in the UK. The second comes soon afterwards with the Moon making a conjunction to Venus. The sextile to Saturn calms our emotions which is a good thing, as the Moon in Pisces can be so sensitive that things that emotionally hit us can bring us to tears. We can ally the organisational and administrative ability of Saturn to the intuition of the Pisces moon to make the right calls when needed. We can structure our creative output, put the meat on the bones of the ideas and thoughts we have, bring our visions into reality. If we do find ourselves in stressful situations, Saturn will allow us to think clearly without allowing our emotions to get out of hand.

The conjunction with Venus is a very compassionate and thoughtful influence and it promises a peaceful few hours in our lives, which I would think would be a blessing to us all. There is love and caring in abundance and we will willingly give up our time for other people to make sure that they are ok. We will feel as if we need to be with others, especially with family or close friends, and you will want them to feel warm, looked after and safe. If you are out shopping, you may intuitively know what is a bargain and what isn't. Trust your feelings and you may get a good deal for your money. It's a day to dream, to contemplate and to feel the love, and all in all you should be able to relax and feel wanted. Put your feet up and feel the peace and serenity, as the planets are rarely in such a benevolent and loving mood.

Astrology of the Day – Solar Eclipse in Aquarius – Thursday 15th February 2018

The Swan - Representing the constellation of Cygnus

The Moon is today in the sign of Aquarius, the sign of technical advancement, of doing your own thing and not caring about tradition. This is a day that we look to the future and our emotions reactions will not worry about what has gone before. What does the future hold? Well it represents what you want to make out of it, and this day will go a long way to deciding which path you take.

The Moon initially forms a square to Jupiter setting the tone for us to expand our lives and to embrace the taking of a chance. We will be not so detail orientated rather than goal orientated and we will want to make an big impression. This is a confident and rather forgiving aspect, generous with praise, and supportive with mistakes made.

Mercury makes the next aspect of the day with a sextile to Uranus, with the Moon closing in on a conjunction with Mercury and thus also a second sextile to the rebel planet. This Moon Mercury and Uranus triple connection has so many ideas and brings lots of opportunities to connect with clever individuals. It will allow you to get your views seen by the public and to innovate, invent and to find out new things. This is a dream set of connections for those who are trying something new, going in a different direction and making important decisions. Through it we will be logical, and our emotions will be allow us to foster a clear thought process. We will then experience the Solar eclipse in Aquarius, effectively a new Moon where the Moon blocks out the light from the Sun. All new Moons promise new beginnings, and in some regard this eclipse will see a new start in your life, either through choice or by unexpected circumstance.

The final aspect of the day sees Saturn making a sextile to Venus with the planet of love connecting with the main star in the constellation of Cygnus the Swan, Deneb Adige. This star has mystical properties and it also brings subtlety with strength, and Venus combined with this star bring out the true performer in people when it comes to forming relationships. There will be a sense of theatre about the way we treat our partners, and also how we show off the resources we have. Saturn will slightly tone down the tendency for us to boast, but in practical terms we will still flaunt what we have and own, and act with a sense of entitlement, class and decorum towards those we are interested in, and those we love. Nothing will be too much trouble, and if you are on the receiving end, enjoy it while it lasts...

Astrology of the Day – Moon in Aquarius – Wednesday 14th February 2018

Aquarius - The water barer

The Moon continues onwards in the sign of Aquarius on this Valentines Day. Now for supposedly the most romantic day of the year, this position for the Moon is one of rather cold and icy emotions. The Moon in Aquarius looks for something a little bit different and actually traditions are not things that it appreciates, indeed showing love on a wider community scale or to the group is much more Aquarius' thing rather than to any individual in particular.

At the beginning of the day Mercury is in a square aspect to Jupiter, an aspect that started to form late yesterday. This aspect gives us a broad outlook for the day and although we may have a lot of ideas for the future we may struggle to settle on which one we wish to pursue. There is also a possibility that we may try to take on too much today, and end up letting ourselves or someone else down, as we over estimate what we can actually achieve.

The Sun early on also makes an aspect, a sextile to Uranus. Like yesterday and complementing the Moon in Aquarius, there is an unorthodox feel that we will pick up on, as if it's good to be different and to express your talents, however they come to you. Why not experiment and be yourself? There is a feel for technology, science and the social network today, the spreading and sharing of information far and wide.

The Moon makes its only connection with an active and pretty direct sextile to Mars. There will be some impatience as this day progresses and a desire to get things done. We may be competitive and there will be an emotional pull to get one over on or be better than those who we see as a rival. Those who complain or try to make excuses will be given little time, and our attitude will be either to put up or shut up.

Mercury makes a couple of star connections today, with conjunctions to the star Deneb Algedi in the constellation of Capricorn and Sadalsuud in the constellation of Aquarius. Deneb as it is popularly known, sits in the tail of the Goat and is connected to rules and the making and upholding of the law, and it is likely that in the world around us law makers, legal decisions, or challenges to international law may be in the news. I can also imagine that the freedom of the press may be an issue today. Situations or incidents linked to vehicles and transport may also catch the imagination. The other connection to Sadalsuud is quite a fortunate one, and it suggests that our ideas and decisions may catch the right tone today. There could be a flair for business and for finding the right answers at the right time, so follow what seems honest, right and logical to you, and then you won't be far off making this Valentines Day a successful one.

The Solar Eclipse of 15th February in Aquarius – Bringing progressive change and community spirit.

We are on the cusp of a Solar Eclipse occurring on Thursday 15th February at 21.04 GMT in the sign of Aquarius at 27.07 degrees. This is the twin eclipse to the one that occurred on 21st August last year occurring almost opposite to it in the skies. This one is just a partial eclipse and will not the full on spectacular that plunged much of America into complete darkness, however in Astrology an eclipse be it total or partial is a very potent event, and it will highlight matters to do with the wider community, the collective, the group and the shared goals we have in humanity, rather than the last Solar eclipse in Leo that put all of the onus on the individual.

Astrology of the Day – Venus conjunct Fomalhaut – Tuesday 13th February 2018

Following Fashion - Venus conjunct Sadalmelek

The Moon continues its journey through the sign of Capricorn during Tuesday with the result being that through the first part of the day we will place a lot of emphasis on being organised, disciplined and working to better ourselves. We may be rather bossy and dogmatic in the way we will want things to go our way, done to our standards and we will get rather irritated if someone goes against our wishes. We may think initially rather conservatively, but this will soon change.

The Moon leaves behind a rather optimistic sextile to Jupiter formed late yesterday, and goes on to form a more enterprising square to Uranus. The square will make us emotionally on edge, excited and craving for something new and different. There is also the desire to network with those far and wide (combining this aspect with the previous Jupiter sextile) and to shake up establishment ideas and thinking. We will require some emotional freedom today too, and we will rebel against anyone and anything that ties us down. Soon after this aspect completes, the Moon will go on to form a sextile to Chiron, an easy connection that in the same way nudges us to find ingenious solutions to intractable problems and difficulties.

The Moon then shifts into Aquarius and the same vibe will affect us for the rest of the day. The Moon in Aquarius is logical in the extreme and not influenced by sentiment or displays of emotion, as everything can be explained through the simple facts of any situation. We will take on a cool and slightly impersonal feel, and this evening will be motivated by all that is new and what we can achieve, rather than what we already have, what has been and what the past taught us.

The main star planet connections of the day also tie into the Aquarian energy as Venus connects with two stars, Sadalmelek in the constellation of Aquarius and Fomalhaut, one of the great stars of the sky in the constellation of Piscis Australis, the southern fish. Sadalmelek is a lucky and fortunate star in the urn held by the water barer, and it represents the flow coming out the urn, the life bringing waters that we all rely on. With this star we create our own luck, and therefore the decisions we make in love and connected to our values may turn out to be fortunate ones. Venus is also the planet of beauty and this connection allows us to innovate with colour and design, and to appreciate the latest art and fashion.

At the same time, Venus links up with the star Fomalhaut, one of the Royal Persian stars. This is a star of some charisma, magic and mystical star quality and anyone with it connected to their chart may have a special aura about them, but they may consider themselves almost too high minded and they may suffer because of an inflated ego or hubris. Venus with this star brings a poetic charm to the energy today and we can find beauty in romance, in creation and in the values that we express. There is an artistic feel today, so let all your inhibitions go, embrace all that is modern and new, and don't look back and instead look forward into the future...