Theme: connection and heart. The Leo Moon spotlights joy, kids, romance, art, and generosity while Mercury’s fresh move into Libra favors fair, kind conversations.

Sky note (PDT)
• Moon: Leo all day; no void-of-course today. It entered Leo yesterday (Wed 9/17) at 5:19 am and won’t reach Virgo until Fri 9/19 at 12:23 pm.
• Phase: Waning Crescent; next New Moon (partial solar eclipse) is Sunday, Sept. 21 at 12:54 pm PDT.
• Mercury: Ingressed into Libra today at ~3:05 am PDT (10:05 UTC). Tone shifts to diplomacy, balance, and listening.
• Planet check (tropical, ~midday PDT): Sun ~25° Virgo; Moon ~20° Leo; Mercury ~0–1° Libra; Venus ~28° Leo; Mars ~27° Libra; Jupiter ~20° Cancer; Saturn ~28° Pisces (R); Uranus ~1° Gemini (R); Neptune ~0–1° Aries (R); Pluto ~1° Aquarius (R).
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Today’s tone: Warm, generous Leo Moon + Mercury in Libra = say it kindly, show it with actions, and make room for play.

Aries
Focus: Joy and creativity. Make something, play with kids, or catch golden hour along the Truckee. (Leo Moon lights your 5th; Mercury in Libra smooths one-to-one talks.)

Taurus
Focus: Home and kin. Cook, nest, and tend a small fix you’ll appreciate tonight. (Leo Moon in your 4th; Mercury in Libra supports practical agreements at home.)

Gemini
Focus: Local connections. A short visit, a note to a sibling, or a quick errand loop before Tahoe traffic. (Leo Moon in your 3rd; Mercury in Libra lifts your social tone.)

Cancer
Focus: Simple comforts. Price-check groceries, eat real food, enjoy a small treat without mission creep. (Leo Moon in your 2nd; waning Moon is for trimming extras.)

Leo
Focus: Presence. Choose warmth over performance; one generous act lands better than a speech. (Moon in Leo; Mercury in Libra helps measured words.)

Virgo
Focus: Quiet reset. Walk among pine and sage, journal, or take a slow soak. (Leo Moon in your 12th; Sun in Virgo values restoration.)

Libra
Focus: Friends and community. Plan a low-key picnic or art night, keep it balanced and kind. (Leo Moon in your 11th; Mercury enters Libra and gives you voice.)

Scorpio
Focus: Being seen for the right reasons. Show up for a cause or mentor someone, then log off. (Leo Moon high in your chart; Mercury in Libra supports subtle polish.)

Sagittarius
Focus: Wide horizons. Map a fall hike in the Great Basin, book a class, or read something that stretches you. (Leo Moon in your 9th; waning Moon favors wrap-ups and planning.)

Capricorn
Focus: Trust and intimacy. Have the real talk, simplify a shared expense, and clear old baggage. (Leo Moon in your 8th; Mercury in Libra stabilizes fair terms.)

Aquarius
Focus: Partnership. Align on weekend plans, listen first, and keep the tone light. (Leo Moon in your 7th; Mercury in Libra boosts cooperative dialogue.)

Pisces
Focus: Habits and health. Hydrate, stretch, and do one process tweak before noon; evening is for ease. (Leo Moon in your 6th; Saturn in Pisces asks for realism.)

Bottom line for all signs: Lead with warmth and fairness today. The Leo Moon wants heart; Mercury’s new Libra tone rewards the gentle ask and the gracious “yes.”