Around 3 AM Pacific Ceres retros back into the 29th degree of Pisces, putting her into a state of stress, and bringing her focus from Self-assertion (Aries) to concern with the Collective (Pisces). Authority and power makes a (probably refreshing) return of attention to what’s in everyone’s best interests; look for some heartening news in this regard, though there’s also the problem of authorities acting out of real stress–and making poor choices as a result.

7 PM-ish PDT the Moon quincunxes Venus; we find ourselves challenged to accommodate the ego needs of our relationships (Venus in Leo), or we see the costs of holding back our emotions (Moon in Capricorn). Either way, it’s a balancing act. Just after 10 PM Pacific the Moon quincunxes the Sun, and we see clearly the emotional adjustments needed in just about every area–but we may find ourselves loathe to make the needed changes (the immobility of the Cap Moon).