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The Moon in Virgo opposing Mars in Pisces at exactly 11:27 AM EST. Lunar aspects have an 'orb of influence' of 12 to 14 hours 'before' and 'after' their exactness.

Mercury in Sagittarius conjunct Jupiter in Sagittarius at exactly 12:37 PM EST. This energy began in applying degrees on December 24th, 2018 it is exact today, and it will last until January 2nd, 2019.

**NOTE -- The 'Quickie Daily Horoscope' is tailored to each Sun Sign, while the 'Extended Daily Horoscope' is just this page and is intended for all 12 Sun Signs to further and deepen your astrological study.

This is an interesting day for relationships all the way around. The first half of the day the Moon is in health conscious Virgo and the second half of the day the Moon is in the relationship focused Libra. That's not so bad except for the fact that emotionally speaking Virgo is nit-picky, critical and flaw finding and Libra is judgmental of others, yet at the same time Libra is a people pleaser. As the Moon moves out of Virgo and into Libra at precisely 3:23 PM EST, the energy surrounding this transfer is the Moon Void of Course. It can make the energy rather chaotic as it attempts to settle its emotions into the next sign. This is quite a shift in energy (emotionally speaking).

The Moon in Virgo opposing Mars in Pisces struggles to express itself assertively. The emotions are coming out all wrong, which leaves everything in dispute. You might think your partner is angry, but they think you are angry. Well you might be angry, at their anger. And now we have a viscious cycle of, 'I thought you were angry'. Remember, the Moon rules the emotions and Mars is an aggressive planet that is compelled to action. Mars can't just sit there, it has to do something, even if it a knee-jerk wrong response.

The best way to channel this energy is into sport, working out, competition, or some constructive or productive place where you can let off steam. If you do not find a way to let off steam, then the steam builds, the face gets red and a crisis develops. Even in yoga, during ujjayi breathing (closed mouth breathing), every so often we open the mouth for a brief moment to blow off the steam. It's essentially like opening the spout of the tea kettle so it can blow off the steam. With this emotional lunar aspect, it too needs to blow off steam.

I am spending a lot of time on this one little lunar aspect today because there is a beautiful major aspect occurring as Venus sextiles Pluto and I do not want you to waste it on nonsense-emotional-crazy. The Moon opposing Mars does not and will probably not compromise, so you may as well channel your emotions and let off some steam. At least burn off some calories. That's why you can burn off so many calories during yoga because you keep the mouth closed (ujjayi breathing) and the heat stays inside and burns off your calories. It takes 'heat' to burn a calorie. Look it up. You either take in less calories or you have to heat up your body through exercise in order to get rid of excess calories. So you see my little astrotator, channeling cruddy aspects, even if it is one lone lunar aspect, has its benefits. The Moon opposing Mars is defensive and takes things personal. It strikes out suddenly, especially if criticized. Remember this is a Virgo Moon moving into Libra and Virgo is CRITICAL! Okay, it's nag, a whiner and a complainer! Also keep in mind that Mars is aggressive, assertive and pushy. I mean PUSHY! If others are backing away from you or they are trying to hang up the phone, you might take a quick peek at yourself to see if you are being PUSHY! Following rules is also a problem with this opposition. Arrggggh!

This brings us to the Venus sextile Pluto aspect, which says, "LOVE CONQUERS ALL!" Now wouldn't it just be a bummer if Love had to put-up-with or tolerate nagging, whininig or complaining. I'm speaking about the lunar aspect above. The more you can focus on this powerful aspect, after all, Venus and Pluto are involved, then the better your chances of relationship success. Pluto in this aspect has a 'transformational' effect on relationships, where Love really can conquer all. Do not get side-lined or side-tracked by the cranky-pants lunar aspect above. This aspect has been in play since December 24th and it will be with us until January 2, 2019. Stay relationship focused and come to an agreement with your partner. This is where opposites attract comes into play and explains a lot about why you were attracted to one another.

Where you are weak, that is probably where your partner is strong. And where your partner is weak, that is probably where you are strong. Why do you think you are together? It's called balance! You've got something she/he wants and needs and he/she has something you want and need. If you are single, just remember, there is something to 'opposites attract'. This aspect can take Love to a whole new level and dimension. Use it or lose it.

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