Since Feb 20, well-coiffed Venus has been experiencing an extended bad-hair-day in uncouth Aries. The Ram is downtown, to Venus’ uptown girl. Ruled by libidinal Mars, Aries is a young, fiery, impatient, impulsive place – boisterous and loud, bumping and grinding. Picture Little Italy in the 1950s
Ritzy Venus doesn’t do well in this part of town. And while Planet Love has been trying its best of late to bring Venusian beauty, charm, and love to the Ram, Venus-in-Aries transits are ultimately shallow. romance tends to feel tawdry, emotional connections facile, talk cheap. In the end, Planet Love always emerges from these Aries jaunts with a high heel broken
But now, Venus is coming home to Taurus, ready to take a nice, long, candle-lit bath, while listening to Bach’s Cello Suite No. 1 in G Major and sipping champagne. See, Taurus is all the things Aries is not. steady, luxurious, sensual, secure, grounded. It’s like the interior of a lovely, calm brownstone somewhere on a tree-lined street in the West Village, safe from the acidic snake hiss of the city outside
What activities should you do this transit?
To align with the earthiness of Venus in Taurus, then, we should think about engaging in the following kinds of activities over the next few weeks. planting, gardening, savouring, Netflixing, napping, pampering, decadently disregarding diet; stretching out amid ultra high thread counts in lux boutique hotels with discrete patios, their tabletops italicised with the glint of wine glasses lightly poured
In short, Taurus is all about enjoying the finer things. This makes sense, given its fixed earth nature. Here we have a worldly sign that takes its time as it dines. It never rushes. This tempo is perfect for Venus, which needs to feel secure and safe in order to work its magic, to spread its perfume through the universe, and to slowly kindle our love and desire. Where Aries is fast, Taurus is slow. And that’s key for Venus to flourish in our lives
We should, of course, be a bit circumspect here and give you the caveats that come with a Venus in Taurus transit, such as. beware of too many lazy Sundays that stretch into Wednesdays, which stretch again to Sunday. The shadow side of this placement can be ignoble ease or sloth. Too much decadence
Venus in Taurus can also shade toward neediness – always wanting assurances from a partner in the hope of thereby gaining an ever firmer sense of security. Try not to alienate a beloved by seeking claustrophobic comfort
These little disclaimers aside, we should enjoy this halcyon transit. It only lasts three weeks, alas. Yet even within its cherry blossom brevity, some days will be more charged than others
The most challenging days during the Venus in Taurus transit
March 24-26
The Moon leaves Aries [where it helps inaugurate the astrological New Year] and joins Venus-in-Taurus, where it is exalted. Like Venus, the Moon doesn’t do well in Aries, so it will be extra powerful joining up in sisterly solidarity with Planet Love in the Bull. This is an extra lovely conjunction for sweet emotion, holding hands, and heartfelt expressions to friends, family, a beloved
March 30
Wildcard day. Oddball Uranus meets Venus in the sky. Uranus is about surprises and randomness, where Venus-in-Taurus prefers steady, consistent energy. As such this day could be a bit jarring. Yet, sometimes the seemingly off-chord has the effect of sweetening the harmony when we return to the tonal centre of our lives. Be open to the possibility of new experiences this day, like meeting unconventional people who may have some professional or romantic insight
April 8
Venus “sextiles” dreamy Neptune. Unlike a difficult “square” aspect [that is, planets at 90 degrees apart], a sextile is an auspicious aspect that augurs harmony [planets at 60 degrees]. This Neptune/Venus sextile, in particular, suggests a bit of extra glamour in our lives [Neptune is associated with art, cinema, and Hollywood extravagance]. Accordingly, think of the 8th as a day to do something cinematic yourself with a romantic partner. Re-enact a scene from a favorite rom-com or erotic thriller. Keep in mind, however, that Venus “opposes” the Moon in Scorpio on the 8th, which may bring up some drama on the set. If any kerfuffles arise, be like the Bull [calm, grounded] to get the best take
Want to see what else is in store for the month of March in astrology? Your March 2023 horoscopes have all the anwers
See the week-by-week feature, This Week in Astrology, for astrological information about the current week, as well as day-by-day overviews of current cosmic energy. See also Today in Astrology blog or The Astrology of 2022
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The following is a quick-glance calendar of planetary events in 2023. Details follow the chart. Times in this chart are Eastern Time
2023 Calendar
DateTime [ET]EventPositionJan 29. 09 PMVenus enters AquariusVen 00 Aq 00'Jan 62. 57 AMSaturn semi-sextile NeptuneSat 22 Aqu 58'semi-sextile
Nep 22 Pis 58'Jan 66. 08 PMFull Moon in Cancer16 Can 22'Jan 123. 56 PMMars DirectMar 8 Gem 08'DJan 131. 31 AMJuno enters AriesJun 00 Ari 00'Jan 149. 10 PMLast Quarter Moon24 Lib 38'Jan 188. 12 AMMercury DirectMer 8 Cap 08'DJan 203. 29 AMSun enters AquariusSun 00 Aqu 00'Jan 213. 53 PMNew Moon in Aquarius1 Aqu 33'Jan 225. 58 PMUranus DirectUra 14 Tau 57'DJan 269. 33 PMVenus enters PiscesVen 00 Pis 00'Jan 2810. 19 AMFirst Quarter Moon8 Tau 26'Feb 112. 17 PMNeptune semi-square True NodeNep 23 Pis 37'
semi-square
Nod 8 Tau 37'Feb 32. 15 PMCeres RetrogradeCer 6 Lib 59'RxFeb 35. 17 PMSaturn quintile True NodeSat 26 Aqu 12'
quintile
Nod 8 Tau 12'Feb 51. 28 PMFull Moon in Leo16 Leo 41'Feb 79. 29 AMJupiter semi-sextile True NodeJup 7 Ari 20'
semi-sextile
Nod 7 Tau 20'Feb 711. 43 PMVesta enters AriesVes 00 Ari 00'Feb 116. 22 AMMercury enters AquariusMer 00 Aqu 00'Feb 1311. 01 AMLast Quarter Moon24 Sco 40'Feb 169. 31 AMPallas DirectPal 10 Can 26'DFeb 185. 34 PMSun enters PiscesSun 00 Pis 00'Feb 202. 06 AMNew Moon in Pisces1 Pis 22'Feb 202. 55 AMVenus enters AriesVen 00 Ari 00'Feb 2311. 31 AMSaturn semi-square ChironSat 28 Aqu 35'
semi-square
Chi 13 Ari 35'Feb 269. 13 PMJupiter quintile PlutoJup 11 Ari 27'
quintile
Plu 29 Cap 27'Feb 273. 05 AMFirst Quarter Moon8 Gem 28'Mar 25. 52 PMMercury enters PiscesMer 00 Pis 00'Mar 35. 24 PMSaturn semi-sextile PlutoSat 29 Aqu 34'
semi-sextile
Plu 29 Cap 34'Mar 77. 40 AMFull Moon in Virgo16 Vir 40'Mar 78. 35 AMSaturn enters PiscesSat 00 Pis 00'Mar 1111. 16 AMJuno enters TaurusJun 00 Tau 00'Mar 122. 53 AMJupiter conjunct ChironJup 14 Ari 27'
conjunct
Chi 14 Ari 27'Mar 1410. 08 PMLast Quarter Moon24 Sag 13'Mar 166. 34 PMVenus enters TaurusVen 00 Tau 00'Mar 1912. 24 AMMercury enters AriesMer 00 Ari 00'Mar 196. 06 PMJupiter semi-sextile UranusJup 16 Ari 15'
semi-sextile
Ura 16 Tau 15'Mar 205. 24 PMSun enters AriesSun 00 Ari 00'Mar 215. 26 AMJupiter semi-square SaturnJup 16 Ari 35'
semi-square
Sat 1 Pis 35'Mar 211. 23 PMNew Moon in Aries0 Ari 49'Mar 2211. 50 PMCeres Retrograde enters VirgoCer Vir RxMar 238. 23 AMPluto enters AquariusPlu 00 Aqu 00'Mar 257. 45 AMMars enters CancerMar 00 Can 00'Mar 2810. 32 PMFirst Quarter Moon8 Can 09'Apr 312. 22 PMMercury enters TaurusMer 00 Tau 00'Apr 612. 34 AMFull Moon in Libra16 Lib 07'Apr 1112. 47 AMVenus enters GeminiVen 00 Gem 00'Apr 135. 11 AMLast Quarter Moon23 Cap 11'Apr 141. 31 PMSaturn sextile True NodeSat 4 Pis 04'
sextile
Nod 4 Tau 04'Apr 1512. 58 PMVesta enters TaurusVes 00 Tau 00'Apr 2012. 12 AMNew Moon Solar Eclipse [A. Total] in Aries29 Aries 50Apr 204. 13 AMSun enters TaurusSun 00 Tau 00'Apr 214. 35 AMMercury RetrogradeMer 15 Tau 38'RxApr 275. 20 PMFirst QuarterMoon 7 Leo 22'May 11. 08 PMPluto RetrogradePlu 0 Aqu 22'RxMay 212. 50 AMJuno enters GeminiJun 00 Gem 00'May 212. 56 PMPallas enters LeoPal 00 Leo 00'May 26. 04 PMJupiter semi-sextile NeptuneJup 26 Ari 47'
semi-sextile
Nep 26 Pis 47'May 51. 34 PMFull Moon Lunar Eclipse in Scorpio14 Sco 58'May 63. 27 PMCeres DirectCer 23 Vir 49'DMay 710. 24 AMVenus enters CancerVen 00 Can 00'May 1210. 28 AMLast Quarter Moon21 Aqu 37'May 1411. 17 PMMercury DirectMer 5 Tau 51'DMay 161. 20 PMJupiter enters TaurusJup 00 Tau 00'May 179. 10 PMJupiter square PlutoJup 0 Tau 18'
square
Plu 0 Aqu 18'RxMay 1911. 53 AMNew Moon in Taurus28 Tau 26'May 2011. 31 AMMars enters LeoMar 00 Leo 00'May 213. 09 AMSun enters GeminiSun 00 Gem 00'May 2711. 22 AMFirst Quarter Moon6 Vir 06'Jun 18. 43 PMJupiter conjunct True NodeJup 3 Tau 37'
conjunct
Nod 3 Tau 37'Jun 311. 42 PMFull Moon in Sagittarius13 Sag 18'Jun 59. 46 AMVenus enters LeoVen 00 Leo 00'Jun 103. 31 PMLast Quarter Moon19 Pis 40'Jun 115. 35 AMPluto Retrograde enters CapricornPlu Cap RxJun 116. 26 AMMercury enters GeminiMer 00 Gem 00'Jun 171. 27 PMSaturn RetrogradeSat 7 Pis 13'RxJun 1812. 37 AMNew Moon in Gemini26 Gem 44'Jun 1911. 53 AMJupiter sextile SaturnJup 7 Tau 13'
sextile
Sat 7 Pis 13'RxJun 217. 22 AMCeres enters LibraCer 00 Lib 00'Jun 2110. 58 AMSun enters CancerSun 00 Can 00'Jun 227. 40 AMJuno enters CancerJun 00 Can 00'Jun 223. 14 PMVesta enters GeminiVes 00 Gem 00'Jun 263. 50 AMFirst Quarter Moon4 Lib 29'Jun 268. 24 PMMercury enters CancerMer 00 Can 00'Jun 305. 06 PMNeptune RetrogradeNep 27 Pis 42'RxJul 37. 38 AMFull Moon in Capricorn11 Cap 18'Jul 99. 48 PMLast Quarter Moon17 Ari 36'Jul 102. 52 AMPallas enters VirgoPal 00 Vir 00'Jul 107. 40 AMMars enters VirgoMar 00 Vir 00'Jul 1112. 11 AMMercury enters LeoMer 00 Leo 00'Jul 172. 32 PMNew Moon in Cancer24 Cancer 56'Jul 173. 59 PMTrue Node Retrograde enters AriesNod Ari RxJul 227. 47 AMJupiter semi-square NeptuneJup 12 Tau 34'
semi-square
Nep 27 Pis 34'RxJul 229. 33 PMVenus RetrogradeVen 28 Leo 36'RxJul 229. 50 PMSun enters LeoSun 00 Leo 00'Jul 2312. 37 AMPluto square True NodePlu 29 Cap 06'Rx
square
Nod 29 Ari 06'Jul 238. 42 AMChiron RetrogradeChi 19 Ari 58'RxJul 255. 21 AMPluto square True NodePlu 29 Cap 03'Rx
square
Nod 29 Ari 03'Jul 256. 07 PMFirst Quarter Moon2 Sco 43'Jul 282. 38 PMPluto square True NodePlu 28 Cap 58'Rx
square
Nod 28 Ari 58'Jul 285. 31 PMMercury enters VirgoMer 00 Vir 00'Aug 12. 31 PMFull Moon in Aquarius9 Aqu 16'Aug 86. 28 AMLast Quarter Moon15 Tau 38'Aug 1512. 05 AMNeptune semi-sextile True NodeNep 27 Pis 11'Rx
semi-sextile
Nod 27 Ari 11'Aug 1512. 39 AMSaturn semi-square ChironSat 4 Pis 45'Rx
semi-square
Chi 19 Ari 45'RxAug 153. 29 PMJuno enters LeoJun 00 Leo 00'Aug 165. 38 AMNew Moon in Leo23 Leo 17'Aug 235. 01 AMSun enters VirgoSun 00 Vir 00'Aug 233. 59 PMMercury RetrogradeMer 21 Vir 51'RxAug 245. 57 AMFirst Quarter Moon1 Sag 00'Aug 279. 20 AMMars enters LibraMar 00 Lib 00'Aug 2810. 39 PMUranus RetrogradeUra 23 Tau 05'RxAug 309. 35 PMFull Moon in Pisces7 Pis 25'Aug 3011. 11 PMJupiter quintile SaturnJup 15 Tau 33'
quintile
Sat 3 Pis 33'RxSep 39. 20 PMVenus DirectVen 12 Leo 13'DSep 410. 11 AMJupiter RetrogradeJup 15 Tau 35'RxSep 66. 21 PMLast Quarter Moon14 Gem 04'Sep 1312. 35 PMPallas enters LibraPal 00 Lib 00'Sep 137. 22 PMVesta enters CancerVes 00 Can 00'Sep 149. 40 PMNew Moon in Virgo21 Virgo 59'Sep 158. 47 AMCeres enters ScorpioCer 00 Sco 00'Sep 154. 21 PMMercury Direct Mer 8 Vir 00'DSep 223. 32 PMFirst Quarter Moon29 Sag 32'Sep 232. 50 AMSun enters LibraSun 00 Lib 00'Sep 295. 57 AMFull Moon in Aries6 Ari 01'Oct 48. 08 PMMercury enters LibraMer 00 Lib 00'Oct 69. 47 AMLast Quarter Moon13 Can 03'Oct 89. 10 PMVenus enters VirgoVen 00 Vir 00'Oct 109. 09 PMPluto DirectPlu 27 Cap 53'DOct 1212. 04 AMMars enters ScorpioMar 00 Sco 00'Oct 141. 55 PMNew Moon SOLAR Eclipse [Annular] in Libra21 Lib 07'Oct 1611. 10 AMJupiter quintile SaturnJup 12 Tau 49'Rx
quintile
Sat 0 Pis 49'RxOct 179. 27 AMJuno enters VirgoJun 00 Vir 00'Oct 2111. 29 PMFirst Quarter Moon28 Cap 28'Oct 222. 49 AMMercury enters ScorpioMer 00 Sco 00'Oct 2312. 21 PMSun enters ScorpioSun 00 Sco 00'Oct 284. 24 PMFull Moon LUNAR Eclipse in Taurus5 Tau 09'Nov 29. 52 PMVesta RetrogradeVes 7 Can 30'RxNov 43. 02 AMSaturn Direct 0 Pis 31'DNov 53. 37 AMLast Quarter Moon12 Leo 40'Nov 54. 03 PMJupiter semi-square NeptuneJup 10 Tau 09'Rx
semi-square
Nep 25 Pis 09'RxNov 84. 30 AMVenus enters LibraVen 00 Lib 00'Nov 101. 25 AMMercury enters SagittariusMer 00 Sag 00'Nov 134. 27 AMNew Moon in Scorpio20 Sco 44'Nov 194. 00 AMPallas enters ScorpioPal 00 Sco 00'Nov 205. 50 AMFirst Quarter Moon27 Aqu 51'Nov 229. 02 AMSun enters SagittariusSun 00 Sag 00'Nov 245. 15 AMMars enters SagittariusMar 00 Sag 00'Nov 2512. 11 AMCeres enters SagittariusCer 00 Sag 00'Nov 256. 12 AMSaturn semi-square ChironSat 0 Pis 54'
semi-square
Chi 15 Ari 54'RxNov 274. 16 AMFull Moon in Gemini4 Gem 51'Dec 19. 31 AMMercury enters CapricornMer 00 Cap 00'Dec 41. 51 PMVenus enters ScorpioVen 00 Sco 00'Dec 512. 49 AMLast Quarter Moon12 Vir 49'Dec 68. 22 AMNeptune DirectNep 24 Pis 53'DDec 126. 32 PMNew Moon in Sagittarius20 Sag 40'Dec 132. 09 AMMercury RetrogradeMer 8 Cap 29'RxDec 191. 39 PMFirst Quarter Moon27 Pis 36'Dec 205. 06 AMVesta Retrograde enters GeminiVes Gem RxDec 2110. 27 PMSun enters CapricornSun 00 Cap 00'Dec 231. 17 AMMercury Retrograde enters SagittariusMer Sag RxDec 267. 33 PMFull Moon in Cancer4 Can 58Dec 2610. 09 PMChiron DirectChi 15 Ari 27'DDec 293. 23 PMVenus enters SagittariusVen 00 Sag 00'Dec 309. 40 PMJupiter DirectJup 5 Tau 35'DJan 1 10. 07 PMMercury DirectMer 22 Sag 11'D
Note that at the top of this table is a search bar. It’s useful to sort/pinpoint transits by entering simply the name of the planet you’re looking for [example, Jupiter] into the table search so that you can narrow down the entries to ONLY all Jupiter transits
The following are direct and retrograde stations in 2023
2023 Stations
Jan 12, 2023,
3. 56 PM, Mars Direct at 8 Gem 08
Jan 18, 2023, 8. 12 AM, Mercury Direct at 8 Cap 08
Jan 22, 2023, 5. 58 PM, Uranus Direct at 14 Tau 57
Feb 3, 2023, 2. 15 PM, Ceres Retrograde at 6 Lib 59
Feb 16, 2023, 9. 31 AM, Pallas Direct at 10 Can 26
*** Daylight Saving Time begins ***
Apr 21, 2023, 4. 35 AM, Mercury Retrograde at 15 Tau 38
May 1, 2023, 1. 08 PM, Pluto Retrograde at 0 Aqu 22
May 6, 2023, 3. 27 PM, Ceres Direct at 23 Vir 49
May 14, 2023, 11. 17 PM, Mercury Direct at 5 Tau 51
Jun 17, 2023, 1. 27 PM, Saturn Retrograde at 7 Pis 13
Jun 30, 2023, 5. 06 PM, Neptune Retrograde at 27 Pis 42
Jul 22, 2023, 9. 33 PM, Venus Retrograde at 28 Leo 36
Jul 23, 2023, 8. 42 AM, Chiron Retrograde at 19 Ari 58
Aug 23, 2023, 3. 59 PM, Mercury Retrograde at 21 Vir 51
Aug 28, 2023, 10. 39 PM, Uranus Retrograde at 23 Tau 05
Sep 3, 2023, 9. 20 PM, Venus Direct at 12 Leo 13
Sep 4, 2023, 10. 11 AM, Jupiter Retrograde at 15 Tau 35
Sep 15, 2023, 4. 21 PM, Mercury Direct at 8 Vir 00
Oct 10, 2023, 9. 09 PM, Pluto Direct at 27 Cap 53
Nov 2, 2023, 9. 52 PM, Vesta Retrograde at 7 Can 30
Nov 4, 2023, 3. 02 AM, Saturn Direct at 0 Pis 31
*** Daylight Saving Time ends ***
Dec 6, 2023, 8. 22 AM, Neptune Direct at 24 Pis 53
Dec 13, 2023, 2. 09 AM, Mercury Retrograde at 8 Cap 29
Dec 26, 2023, 10. 09 PM, Chiron Direct at 15 Ari 27
Dec 30, 2023, 9. 40 PM, Jupiter Direct at 5 Tau 35
Jan 1, 2024, 10. 07 PM, Mercury Direct at 22 Sag 11
2023 Zodiac Sign Ingresses
Jan 2,
2023, 9. 09 PM, Venus enters Aquarius
Jan 13, 2023, 1. 31 AM, Juno enters Aries
Jan 20, 2023, 3. 29 AM, Sun enters Aquarius
Jan 26, 2023, 9. 33 PM, Venus enters Pisces
Feb 7, 2023, 11. 43 PM, Vesta enters Aries
Feb 11, 2023, 6. 22 AM, Mercury enters Aquarius
Feb 18, 2023, 5. 34 PM, Sun enters Pisces
Feb 20, 2023, 2. 55 AM, Venus enters Aries
Mar 2, 2023, 5. 52 PM, Mercury enters Pisces
Mar 7, 2023, 8. 35 AM, Saturn enters Pisces
Mar 11, 2023, 11. 16 AM, Juno enters Taurus
*** Daylight Saving Time begins ***
Mar 16, 2023, 6. 34 PM, Venus enters Taurus
Mar 19, 2023, 12. 24 AM, Mercury enters Aries
Mar 20, 2023, 5. 24 PM, Sun enters Aries
Mar 22, 2023, 11. 50 PM, Ceres Retrograde enters Virgo
Mar 23, 2023, 8. 23 AM, Pluto enters Aquarius
Mar 25, 2023, 7. 45 AM, Mars enters Cancer
Apr 3, 2023, 12. 22 PM, Mercury enters Taurus
Apr 11, 2023, 12. 47 AM, Venus enters Gemini
Apr 15, 2023, 12. 58 PM, Vesta enters Taurus
Apr 20, 2023, 4. 13 AM, Sun enters Taurus
May 2, 2023, 12. 50 AM, Juno enters Gemini
May 2, 2023, 12. 56 PM, Pallas enters Leo
May 7, 2023, 10. 24 AM, Venus enters Cancer
May 16, 2023, 1. 20 PM, Jupiter enters Taurus
May 20, 2023, 11. 31 AM, Mars enters Leo
May 21, 2023, 3. 09 AM, Sun enters Gemini
Jun 5, 2023, 9. 46 AM, Venus enters Leo
Jun 11, 2023, 5. 35 AM, Pluto Retrograde enters Capricorn
Jun 11, 2023, 6. 26 AM, Mercury enters Gemini
Jun 21, 2023, 7. 22 AM, Ceres enters Libra
Jun 21, 2023, 10. 58 AM, Sun enters Cancer
Jun 22, 2023, 7. 40 AM, Juno enters Cancer
Jun 22, 2023, 3. 14 PM, Vesta enters Gemini
Jun 26, 2023, 8. 24 PM, Mercury enters Cancer
Jul 10, 2023, 2. 52 AM, Pallas enters Virgo
Jul 10, 2023, 7. 40 AM, Mars enters Virgo
Jul 11, 2023, 12. 11 AM, Mercury enters Leo
Jul 17, 2023, 3. 59 PM, True Node Retrograde enters Aries
Jul 22, 2023, 9. 50 PM, Sun enters Leo
Jul 28, 2023, 5. 31 PM, Mercury enters Virgo
Aug 15, 2023, 3. 29 PM, Juno enters Leo
Aug 23, 2023, 5. 01 AM, Sun enters Virgo
Aug 27, 2023, 9. 20 AM, Mars enters Libra
Sep 13, 2023, 12. 35 PM, Pallas enters Libra
Sep 13, 2023, 7. 22 PM, Vesta enters Cancer
Sep 15, 2023, 8. 47 AM, Ceres enters Scorpio
Sep 23, 2023, 2. 50 AM, Sun enters Libra
Oct 4, 2023, 8. 08 PM, Mercury enters Libra
Oct 8, 2023, 9. 10 PM, Venus enters Virgo
Oct 12, 2023, 12. 04 AM, Mars enters Scorpio
Oct 17, 2023, 9. 27 AM, Juno enters Virgo
Oct 22, 2023, 2. 49 AM, Mercury enters Scorpio
Oct 23, 2023, 12. 21 PM, Sun enters Scorpio
*** Daylight Saving Time ends ***
Nov 8, 2023, 4. 30 AM, Venus enters Libra
Nov 10, 2023, 1. 25 AM, Mercury enters Sagittarius
Nov 19, 2023, 4. 00 AM, Pallas enters Scorpio
Nov 22, 2023, 9. 02 AM, Sun enters Sagittarius
Nov 24, 2023, 5. 15 AM, Mars enters Sagittarius
Nov 25, 2023, 12. 11 AM, Ceres enters Sagittarius
Dec 1, 2023, 9. 31 AM, Mercury enters Capricorn
Dec 4, 2023, 1. 51 PM, Venus enters Scorpio
Dec 20, 2023, 5. 06 AM, Vesta Retrograde enters Gemini
Dec 21, 2023, 10. 27 PM, Sun enters Capricorn
Dec 23, 2023, 1. 17 AM, Mercury Retrograde enters Sagittarius
Dec 29, 2023, 3. 23 PM, Venus enters Sagittarius
2023 Outer Planet Transits
Jan 6, 2023,
2. 57 AM, Saturn 22 Aqu 58 semi-sextile Neptune 22 Pis 58
Feb 1, 2023, 12. 17 PM, Neptune 23 Pis 37 semi-square True Node 8 Tau 37
Feb 3, 2023, 5. 17 PM, Saturn quintile True Node
Feb 7, 2023, 9. 29 AM, Jupiter 7 Ari 20 semi-sextile True Node 7 Tau 20
Feb 23, 2023, 11. 31 AM, Saturn 28 Aqu 35 semi-square Chiron 13 Ari 35
Feb 26, 2023, 9. 13 PM, Jupiter quintile Pluto
Mar 3, 2023, 5. 24 PM, Saturn 29 Aqu 34 semi-sextile Pluto 29 Cap 34
*** Daylight Saving Time begins ***
Mar 12, 2023, 2. 53 AM, Jupiter 14 Ari 27 conjunct Chiron 14 Ari 27
Mar 19, 2023, 6. 06 PM, Jupiter 16 Ari 15 semi-sextile Uranus 16 Tau 15
Mar 21, 2023, 5. 26 AM, Jupiter 16 Ari 35 semi-square Saturn 1 Pis 35
Apr 14, 2023, 1. 31 PM, Saturn 4 Pis 04 sextile True Node 4 Tau 04
May 2, 2023, 6. 04 PM, Jupiter 26 Ari 47 semi-sextile Neptune 26 Pis 47
May 12, 2023, [Saturn quintile Uranus -doesn’t perfect]
May 17, 2023, 9. 10 PM, Jupiter 0 Tau 18 square Pluto 0 Aqu 18
Jun 1, 2023, 8. 43 PM, Jupiter 3 Tau 37 conjunct True Node 3 Tau 37
Jun 19, 2023, 11. 53 AM, Jupiter 7 Tau 13 sextile Saturn 7 Pis 13
Jul 22, 2023, 7. 47 AM, Jupiter 12 Tau 34 semi-square Neptune 27 Pis 34
Jul 23, 2023, 12. 37 AM, Pluto 29 Cap 06 square True Node 29 Ari 06
Jul 25, 2023, 5. 21 AM, Pluto 29 Cap 03 square True Node 29 Ari 03
Jul 28, 2023, 2. 38 PM, Pluto 28 Cap 58 square True Node 28 Ari 58
Aug 15, 2023, 12. 05 AM, Neptune 27 Pis 11 semi-sextile True Node 27 Ari 11
Aug 15, 2023, 12. 39 AM, Saturn 4 Pis 45 semi-square Chiron 19 Ari 45
Aug 30, 2023, 11. 11 PM, Jupiter quintile Saturn
Oct 16, 2023, 11. 10 AM, Jupiter quintile Saturn
*** Daylight Saving Time ends ***
Nov 5, 2023, 4. 03 PM, Jupiter 10 Tau 09 semi-square Neptune 25 Pis 09
Nov 25, 2023, 6. 12 AM, Saturn 0 Pis 54 semi-square Chiron 15 Ari 54
Retrogrades in 2023
DecJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJan
See the Retrogrades & Stations page for further details of current and upcoming planetary retrogrades
The Sun and the Moon are never retrograde
Mercury Retrograde Periods in 2023
Although not quite as popular as Sun sign astrology, “Mercury Retrograde” has certainly become a buzzword–or buzz phrase–in recent years
What is Mercury Retrograde? Three, and sometimes four, times a year, the planet Mercury appears to be moving backward in the sky for a period of approximately 3 weeks. “Appears” is the keyword here, because, technically speaking, no planet actually moves backward in their orbits around the Sun. In fact, they don’t even slow down. Retrograde-station-direct cycles are essentially illusions that result from our point of view from Earth, simply because the Earth is also orbiting the Sun at a different speed than the other planets
Mercury turns retrograde more frequently than any other planet. It can never be more than 28 degrees from the Sun, and whenever it reaches its furthest distance from the Sun, it changes direction
As the planet of communication, Mercury retrograde tends to breed a certain level of confusion. Mercury rules our “lower” mind—how we perceive and interpret information that we receive from our environment, and how we relay that information to others
Mercury has rulership over such things as speaking, negotiating, buying and selling, listening, formal contracts, documents, travel, the mail and shipping, and so forth. All of these areas of life are affected when Mercury is functioning in a sluggish state. Decision-making is challenged during Mercury retrograde. Needless to say, it is not advised to sign contracts, engage in important decision-making, or launch a new business. Delays and challenges are more probable with Mercury retrograde. This period is best used for re-organizing and reflecting
During these periods, it’s best to check and double-check your work, emails, and paperwork. Watch what you say, because it may not come out, or be received, the way you intended. Try to be understanding if you receive remarks that don’t go over well. Double-check that the person who uttered those words really meant it the way you thought they did. Asking “are you sure you meant to say that?” might help
Get in touch with yourself during this period–it’s an excellent cycle for discovering new ways of looking at life and at yourself. It’s also an ideal cycle in which to discover new ways of communicating your ideas and thoughts
Mercury Retrograde Cycle from December 29, 2022 to January 18, 2023, in the sign of Capricorn
Mercury Retrograde from December 2022 to January 2023
- December 12, 2022, Mercury enters the Retrograde Zone at 8° Capricorn 08′
- December 29, 2022, Mercury stations and turns retrograde at 24° Capricorn 21′ Rx
- January 18, 2023, Mercury stations and turns direct at 8° Capricorn 08’D
- February 7, 2023, Mercury leaves the Retrograde Zone at 24° Capricorn 21′
Mercury Retrograde Cycle from April 21 to May 14, 2023, in the sign of Taurus
Mercury Retrograde in Taurus. April/May 2023
- Mercury enters the Retrograde Zone [pre-retrograde shadow] on April 7, 2023, at 5° Taurus 51′
- Mercury stations and turns retrograde on April 21, 2023, at 15° Taurus 37′ Rx
- Mercury stations and turns direct on May 14, 2023, at 5° Taurus 51”D
- Mercury leaves the Retrograde Zone [post-retrograde shadow] on May 31, 2023, at 15° Taurus 37′
Mercury Retrograde Cycle from August 23 to September 15, 2023, in the sign of Virgo
Mercury Retrograde in Virgo August/September 2023
- On August 3, 2023, Mercury enters the Retrograde Zone at 8° Virgo 00′
- On August 23, 2023, Mercury stations and turns retrograde at 21° Virgo 51′ Rx
- On September 15, 2023, Mercury stations and turns direct at 8° Virgo 00′
- On September 30, 2023, Mercury leaves the Retrograde Zone at 21° Virgo 51′
Mercury Retrograde Cycle from December 13, 2023, to January 1, 2024, in the signs of Capricorn and Sagittarius
- November 25, 2023, Mercury enters the Retrograde Zone at 22° Sagittarius 11′
- December 13, 2023, Mercury stations and turns retrograde at 8° Capricorn 29’Rx
- January 1, 2024, Mercury stations and turns direct at 22° Sagittarius 11’D
- January 20, 2024, Mercury leaves the Retrograde Zone at 8° Capricorn 29′
Read more about Mercury Retrograde. Where is Mercury Retrograde transiting by house in your natal chart? Does it conjunct a natal planet, your Ascendant, or Midheaven? Read interpretations of Mercury Retrograde in Transit for a more personalized meaning of the transit cycle
Venus Retrograde in 2023
What is Venus Retrograde? Occasionally, Venus appears to be moving backward in the sky. “Appears” is the keyword here, because, technically speaking, no planet actually moves backward in their orbits around the Sun. In fact, they don’t even slow down. Retrograde-station-direct cycles are essentially illusions that result from our point of view from Earth, simply because the Earth is also orbiting the Sun at a different speed than the other planets. Venus is Retrograde approximately 40-43 days every 18 months
As the planet of love and values, Venus retrograde periods are times when we re-assess what–and who–we value. It is a period that most astrologers consider inopportune for getting married or starting a new relationship. Brand new financial undertakings are not advised during this period as well. There may be delays or confusion in relationships and financial affairs. Read more about Venus Retrograde cycles
In 2023, Venus has a retrograde cycle, as follows
Venus Retrograde Cycle from July 22nd to September 3rd, 2023, in the sign of Leo
- Venus enters retrograde zone/shadow on June 19, 2023, at 12° Leo 12′
- Venus stations and turns retrograde on July 22, 2023, at 28° Leo 36′ Rx
- Venus stations and turns direct on September 3, 2023, at 12° Leo 12′
- Venus leaves retrograde zone/shadow on October 7, 2023, at 28° Leo 36′
Mars Retrograde in 2023
What is Mars Retrograde? Occasionally, Mars appears to be moving backward in the sky. “Appears” is the keyword here, because, technically speaking, no planet actually moves backward in their orbits around the Sun. In fact, they don’t even slow down. Retrograde-station-direct cycles are essentially illusions that result from our point of view from Earth, simply because the Earth is also orbiting the Sun at a different speed than the other planets. Mars is Retrograde approximately 58-81 days every 2+ years
When Mars is in its retrograde cycle, we are forced to re-assess our current projects, our approach to getting what we want, and our desire nature. Rather than directly asserting our desires, we tend towards introspection
While Mars in direct motion is direct, straightforward, assertive, and aggressive, with Mars in retrograde motion, Mars energy is essentially turned inward–it’s internalized, intensified, personalized, and perhaps pressurized. We can be hesitant about taking action, second-guessing our instincts or our natural impulses rather than acting upon them. The way we react to situations under normal conditions doesn’t necessarily work for us now, or we don’t exactly trust it… Read more about Mars Retrograde cycles
In 2023, we experience only the tail-end of a Mars retrograde cycle until January 12th 2023–a cycle that began in October 2022
Mars is retrograde from October 30, 2022, to January 12, 2023, in the sign of Gemini
Mars Retrograde Cycle in Gemini in 2022
- September 3, 2022, Mars enters the Retrograde Zone at 8° Gemini 08′
- October 30, 2022, Mars stations and turns retrograde at 25° Gemini 37′ Rx
- January 12, 2023, Mars stations and turns direct at 8° Gemini 08’D
- March 15, 2023, Mars leaves the Retrograde Zone at 25° Gemini 37′
Jupiter Retrograde in 2023
Jupiter is retrograde in 2023 from September 4th to December 30th, 2023, in the sign of Taurus
Jupiter Retrograde in 2023
- Jupiter enters retrograde zone/shadow on June 11, 2023, at 5° Taurus 35′
- Jupiter stations and turns retrograde on September 4, 2023, at 15° Taurus 35′ Rx
- Jupiter stations and turns direct on December 30, 2023, at 5° Taurus 35’D
- Jupiter leaves retrograde zone/shadow on March 23, 2024, at 15° Taurus 35′
Saturn Retrograde in 2023
Saturn is retrograde in 2023 from June 17th to November 4th, 2023, in the sign of Pisces
Saturn Retrograde in 2023
- Saturn enters retrograde zone/shadow on March 11, 2023, at 0° Pisces 31′
- Saturn stations and turns retrograde on June 17, 2023 at 7° Pisces 13′ Rx
- Saturn stations and turns direct on November 4, 2023, at 0° Pisces 31’D
- Saturn leaves retrograde zone/shadow on February 7, 2024, at 7° Pisces 13′
Uranus Retrograde in 2023
Note. Uranus completes its retrograde cycle that began on August 24, 2022, on January 22, 2023, and then turns retrograde again in August 2023
Uranus is retrograde from August 24th, 2022, until January 22nd, 2023, in the sign of Taurus
Uranus Retrograde August 2022-January 2023
- Uranus enters retrograde zone/shadow on May 7, 2022, at 14° Taurus 56′
- Uranus stations and turns retrograde on August 24, 2022, at 18° Taurus 55′ Rx
- Uranus stations and turns direct on January 22, 2023, at 14° Taurus 56′
- Uranus leaves retrograde zone/shadow on May 9, 2023, at 18° Taurus 55′
Uranus is retrograde from August 28th, 2023, until January 27th, 2024, in the sign of Taurus
Uranus Retrograde Cycle in 2023
- Uranus enters retrograde zone/shadow on May 12, 2023, at 19° Taurus 05′
- Uranus stations and turns retrograde on August 28, 2023, at 23° Taurus 05′ Rx
- Uranus stations and turns direct on January 27, 2024, at 19° Taurus 05′
- Uranus leaves retrograde zone/shadow on May 12, 2024, at 23° Taurus 05′
Neptune Retrograde in 2023
Neptune is retrograde in 2023 from June 30th to December 6th, 2023, in the sign of Pisces
Neptune Retrograde in 2023 in Pisces
- Neptune enters retrograde zone/shadow on March 9, 2023, at 24° Pisces 53′
- Neptune stations and turns retrograde on June 30, 2023, at 27° Pisces 41′ Rx
- Neptune stations and turns direct on December 6, 2023, at 24° Pisces 53′
- Neptune leaves retrograde zone/shadow on March 25, 2024, at 27° Pisces 41′
Pluto Retrograde in 2023
Pluto is retrograde in 2023 from May 1st to October 10th, 2023, in the signs of Aquarius and Capricorn
Pluto Retrograde in 2023
- Pluto enters retrograde zone/shadow on January 8, 2023, at 27° Capricorn 53′
- Pluto stations and turns retrograde on May 1, 2023, at 0° Aquarius 22′ Rx
- Pluto stations and turns direct on October 10, 2023, at 27° Capricorn 53′
- Pluto leaves retrograde zone/shadow on February 1, 2024, at 0° Aquarius 22′
Times are Eastern. Graphs and data from the excellent Day Watch software
Summary of Mercury retrograde phases in 2023
In 2023, Mercury is retrograde from
- December 29, 2022 to January 18, 2023 [in Capricorn],
- April 21 to May 14 [in Taurus],
- August 23 to September 15 [in Virgo]
- and then December 13, 2023, to January 1, 2024, [in Capricorn and Sagittarius]
Transiting Chart Patterns
The following come within a 2-degree orb of the specified chart pattern
Stellium, 2023, March 15, Mercury, Neptune, Su
T-Square, 2023, May 17, Pluto, Mars, Jupiter
Wedge [Far], 2023, May 19, Pluto, Mars, Su
Wedge [Near], 2023, July 09, Pluto, Neptune, Mercury
Wedge [Near], 2023, July 20, Pluto, Neptune, Su
Yod, 2023, July 26, Mercury, Venus, Pluto, Neptune
Yod, 2023, October 03, Mars, Neptune, Uranus
Yod, 2023, October 03, Neptune, Venus, Mars
Yod, 2023, November 14, Jupiter, Venus, Mercury
Yod, 2023, November 24, Uranus, Venus, Mercury
Wedge [Near], 2023, December 09, Venus, Mercury, Jupiter
See more years of transiting chart patterns
Eclipses in 2023
See the Eclipses page for more information about current and upcoming eclipses
There are four eclipses in the year 2023, as follows
- Annular Total SOLAR Eclipse April 20, 0. 12. 19 at 29 Aries 50
- Penumbral LUNAR Eclipse May 5, 13. 33. 50 at 14 Scorpio 58
- Annular SOLAR Eclipse October 14, 13. 54. 56 at 21 Libra 08
- Partial LUNAR Eclipse October 28, 16. 23. 49 at 5 Taurus 09
2023 Chart
The following is a January 1st, 2023, chart with 0 Aries houses. Note that the year begins at different times around the world and the chart will be a little different in various areas
New Year 2023 Chart
Lunar Phases/Lunation Charts in 2023
The following are the New Moon and Full Moon charts in the year 2023. The dates and times of the lunar phases in the year are immediately below
** See all Full and New Moon chart wheels on one page here. Lunations 2023 [PDF]
Lunations_2023
Moon Phases 2023
Jan 6,
2023, 6. 08 PM — Full Moon
Jan 14, 2023, 9. 10 PM — Last Quarter Moon
Jan 21, 2023, 3. 53 PM — New Moon
Jan 28, 2023, 10. 19 AM — First Quarter Moon
Feb 5, 2023, 1. 28 PM — Full Moon
Feb 13, 2023, 11. 01 AM — Last Quarter Moon
Feb 20, 2023, 2. 06 AM — New Moon
Feb 27, 2023, 3. 05 AM — First Quarter Moon
Mar 7, 2023, 7. 40 AM — Full Moon
*** Daylight Saving Time begins ***
Mar 14, 2023, 10. 08 PM — Last Quarter Moon
Mar 21, 2023, 1. 23 PM — New Moon
Mar 28, 2023, 10. 32 PM — First Quarter Moon
Apr 6, 2023, 12. 34 AM — Full Moon
Apr 13, 2023, 5. 11 AM — Last Quarter Moon
Apr 20, 2023, 12. 12 AM — New Moon
Apr 27, 2023, 5. 20 PM — First Quarter Moon
May 5, 2023, 1. 34 PM — Full Moon
May 12, 2023, 10. 28 AM — Last Quarter Moon
May 19, 2023, 11. 53 AM — New Moon
May 27, 2023, 11. 22 AM — First Quarter Moon
Jun 3, 2023, 11. 42 PM — Full Moon
Jun 10, 2023, 3. 31 PM — Last Quarter Moon
Jun 18, 2023, 12. 37 AM — New Moon
Jun 26, 2023, 3. 50 AM — First Quarter Moon
Jul 3, 2023, 7. 38 AM — Full Moon
Jul 9, 2023, 9. 48 PM — Last Quarter Moon
Jul 17, 2023, 2. 32 PM — New Moon
Jul 25, 2023, 6. 07 PM — First Quarter Moon
Aug 1, 2023, 2. 31 PM — Full Moon
Aug 8, 2023, 6. 28 AM — Last Quarter Moon
Aug 16, 2023, 5. 38 AM — New Moon
Aug 24, 2023, 5. 57 AM — First Quarter Moon
Aug 30, 2023, 9. 35 PM — Full Moon
Sep 6, 2023, 6. 21 PM — Last Quarter Moon
Sep 14, 2023, 9. 40 PM — New Moon
Sep 22, 2023, 3. 32 PM — First Quarter Moon
Sep 29, 2023, 5. 57 AM — Full Moon
Oct 6, 2023, 9. 47 AM — Last Quarter Moon
Oct 14, 2023, 1. 55 PM — New Moon
Oct 21, 2023, 11. 29 PM — First Quarter Moon
Oct 28, 2023, 4. 24 PM — Full Moon
*** Daylight Saving Time ends ***
Nov 5, 2023, 3. 37 AM — Last Quarter Moon
Nov 13, 2023, 4. 27 AM — New Moon
Nov 20, 2023, 5. 50 AM — First Quarter Moon
Nov 27, 2023, 4. 16 AM — Full Moon
Dec 5, 2023, 12. 49 AM — Last Quarter Moon
Dec 12, 2023, 6. 32 PM — New Moon
Dec 19, 2023, 1. 39 PM — First Quarter Moon
Dec 26, 2023, 7. 33 PM — Full Moon
Outer Planet Configurations of Interest in 2023
Outer Planet Highlights in 2023 – Time Line
Outer planet transits in the year 2023, excerpted from the Day Watch Report Package. In the Day Watch report package, the following transits are combined with personal transits
22 January. Uranus Stationary Direct 05. 58 pm EST Tran-Tran 14° Taurus 56′
Uranus Stationary Direct
07 March. Saturn conjunct Pisces 08. 33 am EST Tran-Tran 00° Pisces 00′
The next couple of years will produce the end of many illusions and hard times for those who perpetrate them. Matters of unconfirmed belief are likely to be tested, and those who have relied on intuition alone to get by may have to take a more tangible and practical approach. Real and imagined spirituality are set side by side to see which passes the test
23 March. Pluto conjunct Aquarius 08. 12 am EDT Tran-Tran 00° Aquarius 00′
A generation-long period begins in which spreading equality of opportunity is a prime cultural force, a time to re-forge society and hand it to the common people. Independence of operation is the order of the day, as is great expansion. The resulting generation, however, will have a hard time holding together what results as a unity
01 May. Pluto SRx [Stationary Retrograde] 1. 08 pm EDT Tran-Tran 00° Aquarius 22’Rx
Pluto Stationary Retrograde
16 May. Jupiter conjunct Taurus 1. 19 pm EDT Tran-Tran 00° Taurus 00′
A year of slow expansion is now ahead, during which the best-laid plans take a long time to lay down, but once they’re in place, there’s no stopping them. The future looks bright, but gradual, and the sure-footed approach is the accepted way to go. It’s all about doing it well, making it all come true at the right time. Read more about the Jupiter in Taurus transit
17 May. Jupiter square Pluto 09. 10 pm EDT Tran-Tran 00° Taurus 18′
In the enthusiasm for a new cause or idea, you can sometimes back it up with a little too much or ill-placed force and break the very thing that you want to sustain. Or, you can overestimate the effectiveness and reach of your powers and wind up going “a bridge too far. ” There is a general climate right now for making that judgment error, and once you have made it, there usually is no going back. You may equally find yourself the recipient of this kind of pressure, and should you see it happening, don’t fight it and have it go to its logical hurtful conclusion, but don’t give in, either. Just make yourself scarce until the situation blows over. In the survival game, the fittest often know to flee. Read more about the Jupiter square Pluto transit
11 June. Pluto conjunct Capricorn 05. 47 pm EDT Tran-Tran 30° Capricorn 00’Rx
Note that Pluto only entered Aquarius in March, but it’s now retreating back into Capricorn for a short stay before it heads back into Aquarius in January 2024. This cycle prompts a culture value shift toward getting business done as if it were a mission. It can create vast wealth, as it will have little to hold it back morally – but the generation spawned by this period will have to redesign the great structures so made in a deconstruction of what went before. Like when cement skyscrapers were first built – they were touted to last longer than the pyramids, but a generation later they began to fall to the wrecking ball
17 June. Saturn SRx [Stationary Retrograde] 1. 27 pm EDT Tran-Tran 07° Pisces 13’Rx
Saturn Stationary Retrograde
19 June. Jupiter sextile Saturn 11. 52 am EDT Tran-Tran 07° Taurus 12′
This year is what might be termed a time of profit taking and cashing in on positions taken morally and financially and of establishing newer and more solid structures on which to base both income and moral life. It is a time to dispense with prejudice but not abandon caution, to reach out to others but without selling out to them. This is the overall background on which your personal life is being played, so you will have to roll with it where necessary, though you may not now, or ever, be in the thick of it. If you are aware of the larger picture going on around you, however, you can only benefit from the trends you find yourself immersed in. Read more about the Jupiter sextile Saturn transit
30 June. Neptune SRx [Stationary Retrograde] 5. 06 pm EDT Tran-Tran 27° Pisces 41’Rx
Neptune Stationary Retrograde
28 August. Uranus SRx [Stationary Retrograde] 10. 39 pm EDT Tran-Tran 23° Taurus 05’Rx
Uranus Stationary Retrograde
04 September. Jupiter SRx [Stationary Retrograde] 10. 11 am EDT Tran-Tran 15° Taurus 35’Rx
Jupiter Stationary Retrograde
10 October. Pluto SD [Stationary Direct] 09. 09 pm EDT Tran-Tran 27° Capricorn 54′
Pluto Stationary Direct
04 November. Saturn SD [Stationary Direct] 03. 03 am EDT Tran-Tran 00° Pisces 31′
Saturn Stationary Direct
06 December. Neptune SD [Stationary Direct] 08. 22 am EST Tran-Tran 24° Pisces 53′
Neptune Stationary Direct
30 December. Jupiter SD [Stationary Direct] 09. 40 pm EST Tran-Tran 05° Taurus 35′
Jupiter Stationary Direct
Out of Bounds Planets in 2023
A planet is considered out of bounds when its declination is beyond the outer bounds or limits of that of the Sun, i. e. greater than 23 degrees and 27 minutes of declination, either North or South. The energies of these planets tend to be a little out of control during these periods
See more dates for Out of Bounds planets here
Out of Bounds in 2023 Summary
[Mars Enters 22 Oct 2022 10. 22. 19 am [EST +5. 00]]Venus
Enters 17 Apr 2023 5. 34. 37 pm [EST +5. 00]
Mars Leaves 4 May 2023 11. 52. 02 pm [EST +5. 00]
Venus Leaves 1 Jun 2023 4. 13. 31 pm [EST +5. 00]
Mercury Enters 23 Jun 2023 7. 53. 16 pm [EST +5. 00]
Mercury Leaves 6 Jul 2023 6. 41. 02 pm [EST +5. 00]
Mercury Enters 15 Nov 2023 2. 01. 05 am [EST +5. 00]
Mercury Leaves 14 Dec 2023 11. 16. 16 pm [EST +5. 00]
Mars Enters 20 Dec 2023 11. 12. 24 pm [EST +5. 00]
Mercury Out of Bounds in 2023
- From June 23rd, 2023, at 8. 53 pm [EDT] to July 6th, 2023, at 7. 41 pm [EDT]
This occurs while Mercury is transiting Gemini until June 26th, after which Mercury is in Cancer - From November 15th, 2023 at 2. 01 am [EST] to December 14th at 11. 16 pm [EST]. This occurs while Mercury is transiting Sagittarius until December 1st, after which Mercury is in Capricorn. Note that Mercury is retrograde from December 13th forward
Venus Out of Bounds in 2023
- From April 17th at 6. 35 pm [EDT] to June 1st at 5. 14 pm [EDT]. This occurs while Venus is transiting Gemini until May 7th, and while Venus is in Cancer from May 7th forward
Mars Out of Bounds in 2023
- From October 22nd, 2022, at 11. 22 am [EDT] to May 5th, 2023, at 12. 52 am [EDT]
This occurs while Mars is transiting Gemini [to March 25th] and then Cancer. Note that Mars is also retrograde from October 30th, 2022, to January 12th, 2023 - From December 20th, 2023, at 11. 12 pm [EST] to January 23rd, 2024, at 3. 57 am [EST]
This occurs while Mars is transiting Sagittarius [to January 4th] and then Capricorn
See the Declinations ephemeris for 2023 with OOB highlighted [opens in a new tab]. This ephemeris helps you visualize the OOB periods and the degree to which the planet is out of bounds
Void of Course Moon Dates and Times in 2023
January 2023 to December 2023 [Times. Eastern Time] Void of Course Moon [DST is reflected when in effect]
The Moon is Void of Course from the time of its listed last aspect until the Moon enters a new sign. For example, the Moon is Void of Course from January 7, 2022, at 5. 23 PM [ET] when it makes its last major aspect in the sign [a sextile to Pluto] until the next day, January 8th, at 12. 26 AM, when the Moon changes signs to Aries. To learn more about how to use these tables for timing, see Void Moon Tables, and Timing with the Moon
Note that [H] means harmonious, [C] is challenging, and [N] denotes neutral–these refer to the nature of the last aspect before void Moon periods. Generally, you prefer that the period ends on a harmonious note if you’re timing an endeavor before a void Moon period
For Pacific Time, subtract 3 hours from the given times. For example, the Moon enters Capricorn on January 1, 2022, at 6. 02 PM Eastern time, which is 3. 13 PM Pacific Time. For GMT/UT, however, you will need to add 5 hours to the following times. For example, the Moon enters Capricorn on January 1st at 11. 02 PM UT
Moon Calendar 2023
See the 2023 Moon Calendar [PDF], by Kepler’s excellent Sirius program, which includes the daily positions of the Moon, Moon sign changes [ingresses], Sun-Moon angle, Moon age, and dates/times for the Moon phases
Jupiter in 2023
Jupiter in 2023 Data
1º Aries 13′ D on January 1st
Enters Taurus on May 16th
Retrograde on September 4th at 15º Taurus 35′
Direct on December 30th at 5º Taurus 35′
5º Taurus 35′ on December 31st
When is Jupiter retrograde in 2023?
Jupiter is retrograde from September 4th to December 30th. Jupiter is direct the remainder of the year
Jupiter is in Aries until May 16th, 2023. Jupiter is in Taurus from May 16th forward. [Read about Jupiter in Aries and Jupiter in Taurus. ]
Jupiter transits/spans the following degrees in 2023. 1º Aries 35′ to 15º Taurus 35′
Jupiter’s flowing outer planet aspects and conjunctions in 2023
Jupiter conjunction Chiron on March 12th, 2023, at 14º Aries 27′ [standalone]
Jupiter conjunction True North Node on June 1st, 2023, at 3º Taurus 37′ [standalone]
Jupiter sextile Saturn on June 19th, 2023, at 7º Taurus 13′ [standalone]
Jupiter’s challenging outer planet/point aspects in 2023
Jupiter semi-square Saturn on March 21st, 2023, at 16º Aries 35′ [final] [July 21st, 2022, at 8º Aries 38′ [first] and on September 21st, 2022, at 4º Aries 24′ [second]]
Jupiter square Pluto on May 17, 2023, at 0º Taurus 18′ [standalone]
Jupiter semi-square Neptune on July 22nd, 2023, at 12º Taurus 34′ [first], on November 5th, 2023, at 10º Taurus 09′ [second] [then again on March 3rd, 2024, at 11º Taurus 51′ [final]]
Jupiter’s Other Minor Outer Planet Aspects of Jupiter in 2023.
Feb 7, 2023 9. 29 AM —– Jupiter 7 Aries 20 semi-sextile True Node 7 Taurus 20
Feb 26, 2023 9. 14 PM —– Jupiter 11 Aries 27 quintile Pluto 11 Capricorn 27
Mar 19, 2023 6. 06 PM —– Jupiter 16 Aries 15 semi-sextile Uranus 16 Taurus 15
May 2, 2023 6. 03 PM —– Jupiter 26 Aries 47 semi-sextile Neptune 26 Pisces 47
Aug 30, 2023 11. 11 PM —– Jupiter 15 Taurus 33 quintile Saturn 3 Pisces 33
Oct 16, 2023 11. 10 AM —– Jupiter 12 Taurus 49 quintile Saturn 0 Pisces 49
Jupiter’s conjunctions to Inner Planets in 2023
Mar 2, 2023 12. 36 AM —– Venus 12 Aries 09 conjunction Jupiter 12 Aries 09
Mar 28, 2023 2. 50 AM —– Mercury 18 Aries 14 conjunction Jupiter 18 Aries 14
Apr 11, 2023 6. 07 PM —– Sun 21 Aries 45 conjunction Jupiter 21 Aries 45
Saturn in 2023
Saturn in 2023 Data
22° Aquarius 26′ D on January 1st
Enters Pisces on March 7th
Retrograde on June 17th at 7° Pisces 13′ Rx
Direct on November 4th at 0° Pisces 31′ D
3° Pisces 10′ D on December 31st
Retrograde from June 17th to November 4th
In 2023, Saturn is in Aquarius until March 7th and in Pisces thereafter. Read about Saturn in Aquarius and Saturn in Pisces
Saturn transits/spans the following degrees in 2023. 22° Aquarius 26′ to 7° Pisces 13′
Saturn’s flowing outer planet aspects and conjunctions in 2023
Saturn sextile True Node on April 14, 2023, at 4° Pisces 04′ [standalone].
Saturn sextile Jupiter on June 19th, 2023, at 7º Pisces 13′ [standalone]
Challenging outer planet/point aspects of Saturn in 2023
Saturn semi-square Chiron on February 23, 2023, at 28° Aquarius 35′ [first], August 15, 2023, at 4° Pisces 45′ [second], and November 25, 2023, at 0° Pisces 54′ [final].
Saturn semi-square Jupiter on March 21st, 2023, at 1º Pisces 35′ [final] [July 21st, 2022, at 23º Aquarius 38′ [first] and on September 21st, 2022, at 19º Aquarius 24′ [second]]
Saturn’s Minor Outer Planet Aspects of Saturn in 2023
Jan 6, 2023 2. 56 AM Saturn 22 Aquarius 58 semi-sextile Neptune 22 Pisces 58
Feb 3, 2023 5. 17 PM Saturn 26 Aquarius 12 quintile True Node 8 Taurus 12
Mar 3, 2023 5. 26 PM Saturn 29 Aquarius 34 semi-sextile Pluto 29 Capricorn 34
Aug 30, 2023 11. 11 PM Jupiter 15 Taurus 33 quintile Saturn 3 Pis 33
Oct 16, 2023 11. 10 AM Jupiter 12 Taurus 49 quintile Saturn 0 Pis 49
Conjunctions of Saturn to Inner Planets in 2023
Jan 22, 2023 5. 13 PM Venus 24 Aquarius 47 conjunction Saturn 24 Aquarius 47
Feb 16, 2023 11. 48 AM Sun 27 Aquarius 44 conjunction Saturn 27 Aquarius 44
Mar 2, 2023 9. 34 AM Mercury 29 Aquarius 25 conjunction Saturn 29 Aquarius 25
Uranus in 2023
Uranus in 2023 Data
15° Taurus 09′ Rx on January 1st
Direct on January 22nd at 14° Taurus 57′ D
Retrograde on August 28th at 23° Taurus 05′ Rx
19° Taurus 24′ Rx on December 31st
[Direct on January 27th, 2024, at 19° Taurus 05′ D]
Retrograde until January 22nd, 2023, and then from August 28th, 2023, to January 27th, 2024
Uranus is in Taurus all year
Uranus transits/spans the following degrees in 2023. 14° Taurus 57′ to 23º Taurus 05′
Flowing outer planet/point aspects of Uranus in 2023
None
Challenging outer planet/point aspects of Uranus in 2023
None
Other Minor Outer Planet Aspects of Uranus in 2023.
Mar 19, 2023 6. 06 PM Jupiter 16 Aries 15 semi-sextile Uranus 16 Taurus 15
Conjunctions of Uranus to Inner Planets in 2023
Mar 30, 2023 6. 25 PM Venus 16 Taurus 45 conjunction Uranus 16 Taurus 45
May 9, 2023 3. 56 PM Sun 18 Taurus 56 conjunction Uranus 18 Taurus 56
Jun 4, 2023 3. 49 PM Mercury 20 Taurus 24 conjunction Uranus 20 Taurus 24
Neptune in 2022
Neptune in 2023 Data
22° Pisces 52′ D on January 1st
Retrograde on June 30th at 27° Pisces 42′ Rx
Direct on December 6th at 24° Pisces 53′ D
25° Pisces 05′ D on December 31st
Retrograde from June 30th to December 6th
Neptune is in Pisces in 2023 all year
Neptune transits/spans the following degrees in 2023. 22° Pisces 52′ to 27° Pisces 42′
Flowing outer planet aspects of Neptune in 2023
None
Challenging outer planet aspects of Neptune in 2023
Neptune semi-square Jupiter on July 22nd, 2023, at 27º Pisces 34′ [first], on November 5th, 2023, at 25º Pisces 09′ [second] [then again on March 3rd, 2024, at 26º Taurus 51′ [final]]
Other Minor Outer Planet Aspects of Neptune in 2023
Jan 6, 2023 2. 56 AM Saturn 22 Aquarius 58 semi-sextile Neptune 22 Pisces 58
Feb 1, 2023 12. 17 PM Neptune 23 Pisces 37 semi-square True Node 8 Taurus 37
May 2, 2023 6. 03 PM Jupiter 26 Aries 47 semi-sextile Neptune 26 Pisces 47
Aug 15, 2023 12. 05 AM Neptune 27 Pisces 11 semi-sextile True Node 27 Aries 11
Conjunctions of Neptune to Inner Planets in 2023
Feb 15, 2023 7. 25 AM Venus 24 Pisces 04 conjunction Neptune 24 Pisces 04
Mar 15, 2023 7. 39 PM Sun 25 Pisces 07 conjunction Neptune 25 Pisces 07
Mar 16, 2023 1. 13 PM Mercury 25 Pisces 09 conjunction Neptune 25 Pisces 09
Pluto in 2023
Pluto in 2023 Data
27° Capricorn 40′ D on January 1st
Enters Aquarius on March 23rd
Retrograde on May 1st at 0° Aquarius 22′ Rx
Returns to Capricorn on June 11th
Direct on October 10th at 27° Capricorn 53′ D
29° Capricorn 22′ D on December 31st
Pluto is retrograde in 2023 from May 1st to October 10th
In 2023, Pluto is in Capricorn from January 1st to March 23rd and June 11th forward, and Pluto is in Aquarius from March 23rd to June 11th
Pluto transits/spans the following degrees in 2023. 27° Capricorn 40′ to 0° Aquarius 22′
Flowing outer planet aspects of Pluto in 2023
None
Challenging outer planet aspects of Pluto in 2023
Pluto square Jupiter on May 17, 2023, at 0º Aquarius 18′ [standalone]
Pluto square True North Node on July 23, 2023, at 29º Capricorn 06′ , July 25th at 29º Capricorn 03′ , and July 28th at 28º Capricorn 58′.
Other Minor Outer Planet Aspects of Pluto in 2023
Feb 26, 2023 9. 14 PM Jupiter quintile Pluto
Mar 3, 2023 5. 26 PM Saturn 29 Aquarius 34 semi-sextile Pluto 29 Capricorn 34
Conjunctions of Pluto to Inner Planets in 2023
Jan 1, 2023 12. 24 AM Venus 27 Capricorn 40 conjunction Pluto 27 Capricorn 40
Jan 18, 2023 9. 44 AM Sun 28 Capricorn 14 conjunction Pluto 28 Capricorn 14
Feb 10, 2023 12. 16 PM Mercury 28 Capricorn 58 conjunction Pluto 28 Capricorn 58
North Node in 2023
The North Node of the Moon in 2023
The True North Node spans the following degrees in 2023.
11º Taurus 45′ to 21º Aries 03′. [reverse]
The True Node of the Moon is in Taurus until July 17th, after which it’s in Aries
The Mean North Node spans the following degrees in 2023.
10º Taurus 12′ to 20º Aries 52′
The Mean Node of the Moon is in Taurus until July 12th, after which it’s in Aries
Parallels and Conjunctions, Contra-Parallels and Oppositions in 2023
See the 2023 Transits to Transits – Parallels and Conjunctions, Contra-Parallels and Oppositions a custom timeline search using Kepler’s excellent Sirius program
More 2023 tools and tables for understanding the year
2023 Ephemeris
Asteroid Ephemeris 2023
2023 Astrological Aspects – color-coded lists of transit to transit aspects in 2023. Another way of looking at a list of aspects plus astrological events for the year is found here. 2023 Astro Events
2023 Aspect Patterns in Transit – stelliums, t-squares, wedges, and more occurring in 2023 and other years
2023 Parallels and Conjunctions, Contra-Parallels and Oppositions – focus in on planetary alignments in the year ahead
Here’s to a fun, happy, and successful year
** Data used above is culled from various sources of excellent, recommended software. Solar Fire, Sirius, and Day Watch