If we can make it through a tumultuous square this afternoon, the rest of the day will be smooth sailing. Late in the day, the moon in Libra is going to form a square with Pluto in Capricorn. When an air sign and an earth sign face off, our heads are in the clouds and we can’t find our footing on the ground. Thankfully, the moon will also form a trine with Jupiter in Aquarius, filling us with love and compassion for our fellow man.
The Moon Is Square Pluto at 4:37 PM
In the late afternoon, the moon in ambivalent Libra forms a square with Pluto in disingenuous Capricorn. Under this placement, we feel passive and hypersensitive. The lunar Libra has knocked us off balance, causing us to feel edgy and unstable. Meanwhile, Capricorn is hindering our sincerity with others as well as ourselves. We feel like we cannot trust anyone or anything including our own instincts.
The moon rules our emotions and when it occupies Libra we have the tendency to feel sorry for ourselves. Meanwhile, Pluto governs our primal instincts. When Pluto resides in Capricorn, our self-preservation can manifest in defensive, possibly even arrogant ways. This transit brings out the vindictiveness in both of these signs.
With this square making us feel a tremendous amount of social anxiety, it may be tempting to get lost in our own imaginations. A little wishful thinking never hurt anyone. But be careful not to indulge in escapist fantasies too much, or else you might neglect your real-world responsibilities.
The Moon Is Trine Jupiter at 5:05 PM
About thirty minutes later, the moon in Libra forms a favorable trine with Jupiter who is at home in revolutionary Aquarius. Under this trine, we may achieve material and social success by approaching life with optimism and sincerity. We feel attractive and popular and enjoy the positive attention we receive. We are not only receiving attention, but also giving attention to those who are most in need of it. Compassion drives our desire to help our loved ones and community.
Jupiter governs our power and success. And when it partners up with Aquarius we become a force for good. Now is a good time to carry out philanthropic endeavors.
It is also a good time to participate in some artistic activities. Maybe take some time to write a poem or doodle in your sketchbook. Art can be a form of self-care.
All aspects mentioned here are calculated in Eastern Standard Time. For greater accuracy, convert to your own time zone.
