Today is Sunday, June 18, 2017
Hebrew date is 24 Sivan 5777
Islamic date is 23 Ramadan 1438

Mayan Tzolk'in Day is 6 Ajaw
Mayan Long Count is 13.0.4.10.0
Julian Day is 2457923

Today's Birthdays: Eleanor of England, Countess of Bar (1269-1298), Ivan Goncharov (1812-1891), Henry Clay Folger (1857-1930), Blanche Sweet (1896-1986), Bud Collyer (1908-1969), Nedra Volz (1908-2003), Sylvia Porter (1913-1991), Alice T. Schafer (1915-2009), Jerome Karle (1918-2013), Ann Mara (1929-2015), Paul McCartney (1942), Ivonne Coll (1947), Bernard Giraudeau (1947-2010), Sherry Turkle (1948), Carol Kane (1952), Isabella Rossellini (1952), Angela Johnson (1961), Dizzy Reed (1963), Ray LaMontagne (1973), Jem (1975), Mitsuki Tanimura (1990).

"Criticism didn't really stop us and it shouldn't ever stop anyone, because critics are only the people who can't get a record deal themselves."
-- Paul McCartney

Moon Phase: Moon is in Last Quarter phase and enters Balsamic (waning crescent) phase on June 20 at 3:13 pm PDT / 6:13 pm EDT (22:12:48 UTC).
Next New Moon is in Cancer on June 23-24 at 7:30 pm PDT / 10:30 pm EDT (02:30:38 UTC).
Corresponding Full Moon in Capricorn is on July 8-9 at 9:06 pm PDT / 12:06 am EDT (04:06:30 UTC).
Moon Sign: Moon is in Aries and enters Taurus on June 19 at 2:53 pm PDT / 5:53 pm EDT (21:52:48 UTC).
Sun Degree: 28-29 Gemini.

Planetary Stations and Sign Changes
No changes today.

Interesting Selected Aspects | Data by Serennu
-- Venus trine Chariklo at 5:25 am PDT / 8:25 am EDT (12:24:54 UTC).
-- Mercury sextile Eris at 6:55 am PDT / 9:55 am EDT (13:54:57 UTC).
-- Sun sextile Uranus at 11:47 am PDT / 2:47 pm EDT (18:47:10 UTC).
-- Mercury opposite Saturn at 12:07 pm PDT / 3:07 pm EDT (19:07:00 UTC).
-- Sun opposite Pholus at 5:16 pm PDT / 8:16 pm EDT (00:15:56 June 19 UTC).
-- Mercury opposite Ixion at 7:29 pm PDT / 10:29 pm EDT (02:29:34 June 19 UTC).

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If Your Birthday is June 18
(The Day of Financial Security) | Gemini Birthday Reading | All Other Signs
You're in a much better position than you may think, though you need to use your power rather than wishing you could. Once you do that dependably, you'll see where your power went, and you'll start to get it back. Always remember that you have options. When in doubt, list them out; and if you don't like your list, come up with a few more.

Written in the Planets
The Sun is making contact with both Uranus and Pholus, which may give today quite a chaotic feel. Yet whatever chaos appears is likely to be expected, and perhaps even welcome: this is the kind of change that's a wake up and a shake up, focused on something that has likely needed improvements for a good while. You don't need to do anything other than ride out the shifts; then you'll have plenty of leisure to assess the altered landscape.
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Aries (March 20-April 19) -- The Moon in your sign is providing you with a much-needed boost in confidence. That's a good thing, because your planetary picture is prodding you to be direct about subject matter you might ordinarily conceal. In the spirit of emotional honesty, it would be prudent to avoid alcohol today.

Taurus (April 19-May 20) -- If you're feeling agitated or edgy, let the feeling pass through you. If you don't obsess over it, it won't obsess over you. You get this way from time to time, especially right before the Moon enters your sign, which it does later today. Deep down, you're bursting with ideas.

Gemini (May 20-June 21) -- Bob Dylan may be the world's most famous Gemini. In one brilliant song, he asked what he has to pay "to get out of going through all these things twice." If you find yourself in a déjà vu -- such as in a pointless conversation, again -- it won't make any more sense the second time.

Cancer (June 21-July 22) -- You'll be getting a new burst of energy today, which is evidence that celebrating life is nourishing and gives you strength. Today would be a great day to stay in bed and eat pizza, though by the time it's getting dark you'll be up for even more adventure, whether naughty or nice.

Leo (July 22-Aug. 23) -- The Moon has just entered your fellow fire sign Aries, and you know you're no longer a slave to your emotions. Yes, you still have feelings, though you can let them motivate you, rather than keep you in constant introspective mode. Drive your life forward, and draw inspiration from everything.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sep. 22) -- You will need to bring your best negotiating skills to the table today, and get a better deal for yourself and whomever you may represent. Without seeming uncompromising, persist until you reach an agreement that works for everyone. This will come with a breakthrough of some kind.

Libra (Sep. 22-Oct. 23) -- When you're considering your highest vision or ambitions, include what you really want to do, but which you consider to be unlikely or impossible. We live in a vast universe where, seen one way, everything that's already happened was impossible. There's room for plenty more.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 22) -- You might want to get your mind off of work today, including your creative projects, and refill your well. Anything from mindless diversion to exploring an art gallery will work perfectly. Art, in particular, has a subliminal effect on the mind, and can shock you into your own brilliance.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 22) -- Now that you've passed through some sensitive and potentially dark territory, you're free to access your passion and your creativity. These things must come from the inside, which can only happen if you're in contact with your inner being. That's a wholesome way to live, all the time.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 20) -- You're not on as emotionally shaky ground as you may feel, though once again you would be wise to take an arm's length distance from family and household dramas. They could be all too inviting, and will prove to be a waste of time. You don't owe anyone your emotional energy.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Keep your focus and this will be an extraordinary week in your creative life. That means any aspect of your work where you experience the pleasure of doing things beautifully and competently. You will get to bend or even break a few rules, and get brilliant results.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) -- The theme of the week, particularly through Wednesday, is focusing on your finances. Solutions to some persistent problems are at hand, if you'll only be open to the possibilities and listen to what your instincts are telling you. Remember to bring your passion into everything you do.