Today is Saturday, July 1, 2017
Hebrew date is 7 Tamuz 5777
Islamic date is 7 Shawwal 1438

Mayan Tzolk'in Day is 6 B'en
Mayan Long Count is 13.0.4.10.13
Julian Day is 2457936

Today's Birthdays: Joseph Hall (1574-1656), Rhoda Delaval (1725-1757), Jean-Victor Poncelet (1788-1867), George Sand (1804-1876), Terrence Mann (1951), Anne Feeney (1951), Fred Schneider (1951), Timothy J. Tobias (1952-2006), Keith Whitley (1954-1989), Nikolai Demidenko (1955), Lisa Blount (1957-2010), Andre Braugher (1962), David Wood (1963), Pamela Anderson (1967), Missy Elliott (1971), Sufjan Stevens (1975), Liv Tyler (1977).

"2017 will be a challenging year for us all. Fortunately, I get to keep doing what I have always been doing - raising hell, bearing witness, speaking truth to power and singing through the storm. I hope to see a lot of you out there doing the same!"
-- Anne Feeney

Moon Phase: Moon is in First Quarter phase and enters Waxing Gibbous phase on July 4-5 at 6:35 pm PDT / 9:35 pm EDT (01:34:40 UTC).
Next Full Moon is in Capricorn on July 8-9 at 9:06 pm PDT / 12:06 am EDT (04:06:30 UTC).
Next New Moon is in Leo on July 23 at 2:45 am PDT / 5:45 am PDT (09:45:30 UTC).
Moon Sign: Moon is in Libra and enters Scorpio on July 2 at 9:59 am PDT / 12:59 pm EDT (16:59:04 UTC).
Sun Degree: 10-11 Cancer.

Planetary Stations and Sign Changes
Chiron stations retrograde at 12:09 am PDT / 3:09 am EDT (07:09:23 UTC).

Interesting Selected Aspects | Data by Serennu
-- Neptune square Great Attractor at 6:42 am PDT / 9:42 am EDT (13:41:41 UTC).
-- Venus conjunct Sedna at 11:33 am PDT / 2:33 pm EDT (18:32:48 UTC).
-- Mercury square Haumea at 8:40 pm PDT / 11:40 pm EDT (03:40:18 July 2 UTC).

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If Your Birthday is July 1
(The Day of Emancipation) | Cancer Birthday Reading | All Other Signs
Making improvements to your home has been on your mind all year, but you really must set about this. Make the biggest investment you can make, of time, of creativity and of energy, and whatever you can budget. Fix one big, important thing, if you can -- such as the bed -- and keep going from there. This will serve your prosperity and happiness.

Written in the Planets
If the extreme polarization of society is feeling hopeless, don't give in. The idea that everything is "either/or," "us or them" is an illusion, a lie. You know this, even if the truth of humanity's unity feels like it only exists in a galaxy far, far away. Today Neptune in Pisces squares the Great Attractor, a deep-space phenomenon in Sagittarius. While it would be delusional to think that everyone's on the cusp of collectively recognizing universal oneness, don't underestimate the potential for our current time to spur many people -- including you -- toward a greater truth.

Aries (March 20-April 19) -- You must be mindful about getting into power struggles of any kind for the next few days. Mars, your ruling planet, is making an opposition to Pluto, which is cautioning you to ratchet things down and walk away from fights rather than arguing or going blow for blow.

Taurus (April 19-May 20) -- You may be feeling some agitation that you don't understand. It may be coming from the people around you, or from the wider environment. Take any opportunity to talk things through, find out where people are coming from, and spread peace and love wherever you go.

Gemini (May 20-June 21) -- You're getting a burst of creative energy right now, though to make maximum use of it, be willing to go off on your own. You don't need collaborators at this point; you need to do what feels right, in the way that feels right. There will be time to get together with others and co-create.

Cancer (June 21-July 22) -- A little agitation and chaos are your best friend. Not a lot, just a little. That means factoring for the unpredictable, the unexpected and the spontaneous. Mostly this is about you adapting to certain professional demands, based on your talent, flexibility, and knowing a good opportunity when you see it.

Leo (July 22-Aug. 23) -- Remember that there's a difference between offering and sacrifice. That's the same difference between giving something, and giving something up. Keep this firmly in mind. You're in an excellent position to be helpful and generous, though you must keep your hands clean in the process.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sep. 22) -- You would be wise to avoid public controversies that are not really about you, and potentially even the ones where your name shows up. Much of the turbulence that might be loose in the environment is not actually your business, and you don't want to dignify it with a response.

Libra (Sep. 22-Oct. 23) -- Assert yourself in work situations, and make sure your ideas are heard. Yet do so in your polite and stylish way. There's tension in the air, which will influence any situation where a boss or parent is trying to get a grip. Be the laidback person who can solve a problem without making it worse.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 22) -- Take the opportunity to speak about the bigger issues, and leave the petty nonsense behind. The world is currently drowning in gossip and trivia, and you have the mind and the voice to rise above that. Guide any conversation you're part of toward truly important topics, even if people squirm.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 22) -- You have a beautiful opportunity to shine today and tonight, but keep the focus off of money. Keep it off of sex. Indeed, keep it off of yourself. Rather, focus on your friends and your community. Emphasize the good things we can accomplish for the world, if we work together.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 20) -- Don't let anyone intimidate you. That might mean brushing off a direct affront, as if it didn't even happen. Just because someone challenges you to a duel, you don't have to accept; at least not in our century. Your best approach is to use your wry, dry sense of humor.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Do everything you can to tamp down the drama in your workplace. You might be tempted to get mixed up in it, though that would not be productive for you or for anyone. The fanfare has no direct involvement with you or what you do. Minding your business means doing exactly that.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You continue to be on the trail of an idea with impact. If you get some pushback, resistance or negative reviews, take that as a compliment. You don't need accolades, and you don't need to be understood. Rather, honor your creative process and, above all, have fun with what you're doing.