Tonight's Moon in Aquarius Wants to Shake Things Up

The moon is pretty active today, and so are our emotions. We’re up, we’re down, we’re social, we’re reclusive. It’s hard to keep up—but that’s the beauty of astrology. When you have a heads up on the energies swirling around you, you can better prepare for your own reactions. Think of it like checking the weather report. It’s always good to know if you need to pack an umbrella.

The Moon is Sextile Neptune at 3:28 AM

While we were sleeping, the moon in pragmatic Capricorn moved sextile of Neptune in dreamy Pisces. Expect this to bring up an active, vivid imagination and a good dose of empathy. Your sensitivity and emotions will be heightened, and you’ll feel more in touch with not only your own feelings, but those around you as well.

You’ll be especially sensitive to negative energies, but you’ll likely be surrounded by pleasant people and in nice surroundings, so don’t fret too much. Your intuition and psychic abilities will be heightened at this time as well, and it would be a fantastic opportunity to work with a divination practice. You’ll also be more susceptible to lucid dreaming. Keep a journal by your bed to record everything you can remember from last night.

The Moon is Conjunct Pluto at 9:59 AM

This morning, the moon in Capricorn formed a conjunct angle with Pluto, also in Capricorn. This transit can bring up some deep, overwhelming feelings. It’s possible that an interaction with someone in person or online could trigger some old wounds that you would rather stay buried. This could turn into a fixation.

Your dreams from last night could have a lasting impact on your mood today, and you’re prone to psychic hits and intuitive insights. Reach for your journal, your cards, or your phone so you can work things out with a trusted friend. Spending some time with girlfriends today could be very helpful in moving sticky or stagnant emotions through.

You’re feeling everything so deeply right now, so the chance of overreacting or taking things too personally is pretty high. Keep that in mind when dealing with your loved ones.

The Moon is Conjunct Jupiter at 1:20 PM

Your mood is on the upswing later this afternoon, when the moon moves into Jupiter in Capricorn. You’re probably feeling more hopeful and optimistic, and you’ll want to spread the good vibes around. This is an especially good time for manifestation work. You could call in a new partner, financial growth, or a new adventure. Luck is on your side today, and so is the opportunity for emotional or spiritual growth.

This is another transit that’s favorable for spending time with female friends and family.

The Moon Moves into Aquarius at 7:55 PM

When the moon is in Aquarius, there’s a certain energy that’s palpable in the air. It’s an urge to shake things up. We’re highly social, but in a more abstract, cerebral kind of way. If you’ve been feeling mired in your own emotions lately, Aquarius can feel like a relief. It allows us to stand back, view things objectively, and create a new plan of action.

Aquarius is the sign of the visionary, so expect those intuitive hits to keep on coming. Your mind may be blown more than once over the next two days. This transit also has us wanting to connect with everybody and learn from the experiences of others. Humanitarian thoughts and plans become something of a preoccupation. We can start to see our places in the world as a whole, and can focus on the evolution of human kind.

On the flip side, it’s possible that this Aquarian energy can make you feel like retreating into your own little world. That’s OK too. We all need to recharge once in a while.

The Moon is Conjunct Saturn at 10:16 PM

Later tonight, the moon in Aquarius forms a conjunct angle with Saturn, also in Aquarius. This transit can bring up some tensions in close relationships. They could make you want to distance yourself from the discomfort. If you stay present and face these challenging situations head on, it could be an amazing opportunity for growth and healing. But sometimes the healthiest thing you can do for a relationships is to give it a little space and spend some time on your own.

All the aspects mentioned are calculated in Eastern Standard Time. For greater accuracy, please adjust to your own location.