Why This Works
Imagine that your Sun is in Virgo. This sets a general tone: analytical, pragmatic, attentive to details. But if the fixed star Regulus is nearby, the picture changes. Regulus is associated with power, ambition, and sometimes harshness. So, you may be a very organized Virgo, but with an inner impulse to dominate or a desire for high status that doesn’t always fit within the framework of “quiet work.”
Today, September 16, 2026, the Moon is at 26.1° Scorpio. This is a very interesting position because the fixed star Mimosa is nearby. Mimosa is linked to intuition, spiritual insight, and the ability to sense hidden motives in others. If in your chart the Moon or Sun is close to this point, you likely have a sharp “radar” for emotional atmospheres. You sense when someone is lying even before words are spoken. Today, this effect is amplified by the Moon’s transit, so pay attention to your intuitive feelings. They may be more accurate than logical conclusions.
How to Find Them in Your Chart
You don’t need to memorize hundreds of stars. For beginners, knowing a few key ones is enough. For example, Altair (in Aquila) often gives an impulse for quick decisions, sometimes even impulsive ones. Aldebaran (in Taurus) adds stability, a desire for comfort, and material security. Spica (in Virgo) can make a person very self-critical and critical of others, but also extremely competent in their field.
If you see in your natal chart that, say, Venus is near the star Spica, this may mean that your aesthetic tastes are very demanding. You don’t tolerate mediocrity, and you need perfect form, even if it requires effort. This is neither good nor bad. It’s just your tool. Understanding which specific star is “sitting” on your planet helps you understand why you react to certain situations the way you do.
A Practical Example for Today
Look at the position of Mars. It is at 23° Cancer. This is not the easiest place for Mars, as Cancer is an emotional sign, while Mars is action-oriented. Here, there is often a conflict between the desire to act and the fear of hurting loved ones. But if a fixed star, such as Antares (though it is closer to Scorpio, it is energetically similar in theme), is nearby, this can add a deep, almost painful motivation to protect your “self.” Today, with the Moon in Scorpio, this protective instinct may be very sharp.
I recommend a simple exercise. Open your natal chart (you can generate it online using your birth date, time, and place). Find the Sun, Moon, and Venus. See if there are any fixed stars nearby. Usually, programs show this automatically if you enable the “fixed stars” option. If you see, for example, that your Venus is near Mimosa, think: do you feel particularly sensitive to the emotional atmosphere in relationships? Do you sometimes “sense” your partner better than they sense themselves?
Fixed stars are not fate. They are not something you cannot change. They are more like a special filter through which you see the world. If you know, for example, that your Sun is near Altair, you can consciously control your impulsiveness. If you don’t know this, you might just think, “that’s just how I am.” In reality, you simply have a certain energetic hint from the sky that you can use to your advantage.
Today, with the Moon in Scorpio, pay attention to your dreams and intuitive flashes. Scorpio is a sign of depth, and fixed stars in this sign often provide access to the subconscious. Don’t ignore these signals. They can be useful for making decisions you’ve been putting off. Just observe. You don’t need to act immediately. Just note what you feel and how it relates to your usual reactions. This is the first step toward stopping being a passive object of astral influences and becoming their conscious subject.
