Planet Waves :: Daily Horoscope for August 2, 2017

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August 2, 2017 Daily Almanac, With Your Daily Horoscope (see below)

Today is Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2017
Hebrew date is 10 Av 5777
Islamic date is 10 Zul-Qi'dah 1438

Mayan Tzolk'in Day is 12 Chikchan
Mayan Long Count is 13.0.4.12.5
Julian Day is 2457968

Today's Birthdays: Theodor Zwinger (1533-1588), Pierre Charles L'Enfant (1754-1825), Frederic Auguste Bartholdi (1834-1904), Ernest Dowson (1867-1900), Marianne Weber (1870-1954), John French Sloan (1871-1951), Arthur Dove (1880-1946), Bertha Lutz (1894-1976), Myrna Loy (1905-1993), Big Walter Price (1914-2012), James Baldwin (1924-1987), Carroll O'Connor (1924-2001), Peter O'Toole (1932-2013), Hank Cochran (1935-2010), Wes Craven (1939-2015), Jules A. Hoffmann (1941), Isabel Allende (1942), Johnny Kemp (1959-2015), Mary-Louise Parker (1964), Kevin Smith (1970), Sam Worthington (1976).

"Stories and narratives are one of the most powerful things in humanity. They're devices for dealing with the chaotic danger of existence."
-- Wes Craven

Planet Waves FM: Festival of Eclipses and Jerry Garcia at 75

Today's edition of Planet Waves FM [play episode here] takes you on a tour of the world, beginning with the question: how often do you freak out? Then Eric looks at eclipses both lunar and solar, considering the implications thereof, and the fast pace of current events. As today would have been Jerry Garcia's 75th birthday, this is also a musically rich program.

Moon Phase: Moon is in First Quarter phase and enters Waxing Gibbous phase on Aug. 3 at 10:42 am PDT / 1:42 pm EDT (17:42:00 UTC).
Next Full Moon is in Aquarius on Aug. 7 at 11:10 am PDT / 2:10 pm EDT (18:10:33 UTC).
Next New Moon is in Leo on Aug. 21 at 11:30 am PDT / 2:30 pm EDT (18:30:06 UTC).
Moon Sign: Moon is in Sagittarius and enters Capricorn on Aug. 3-4 at 5:36 pm PDT / 8:36 pm EDT (00:36:30 UTC).
Sun Degree: 11-12 Leo.

Planetary Stations and Sign Changes
No changes today.

Interesting Selected Aspects | Data by Serennu
-- Mercury conjunct Vesta at 12:07 am PDT / 3:07 am EDT (07:07:23 UTC).
-- Venus square Salacia at 3:38 am PDT / 7:38 am EDT (10:38:16 UTC).
-- Venus square Logos at 3:45 am PDT / 7:45 am EDT (10:44:46 UTC), and Makemake at 6:35 am PDT / 9:35 am EDT (13:34:50 UTC).
-- Sun opposite Okyrhoe at 10:29 am PDT / 1:29 pm EDT (17:28:45 UTC).

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If Your Birthday is Aug. 2
(The Day of the Versatile Signature) | Leo Birthday Reading | All Other Signs
You will thrive if you find the balance between work and play. Yet that's not divided by the usual notions of activity, such as work during the day and play at night. Rather, you find it through integrating the two concepts in everything that you do. Bring curiosity and a sense of adventure into all of your experiences and you'll discover your true talent.

Written in the Planets
Today Mercury and Vesta join forces in Virgo to guide your thoughts and words into an act of service. There are many ways that could look, from sharing helpful ideas to rolling up your sleeves and bringing some worthy endeavor to its next stage. Yet how can you know when you might be crossing the line from service into unhealthy self-sacrifice? Mercury and Vesta are still opposite Nessus in Pisces. Pay attention to any feelings of guilt, or the sensation that you've been down this road before and it has hurt you. Any act of service worthy of your devotion should simultaneously fill your well (though it's up to you to know your limits and tend your basic needs). It will never ask you to snuff the inner fire that keeps your soul energized. That's someone else's voice.

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This is a seminal year for Leo Sun, rising and Moon, with two New Moons in your sign, the second one a potent solar eclipse. All the more reason to take hold of the reins and steer this dynamic energy in the direction that works for you.

Your 2017-18 Leo Birthday Reading by Eric Francis will be exactly the support you need to navigate through these exciting transits. It's now available for pre-order at the lowest price of just $33, so be sure to grab a copy -- whether for yourself or the Leo you love -- before that increases.

"Thanks for reassuring this Leo, who is having a year 'for the books'! You get to the core of things."
-- Barbara Peaslee, on a previous Leo reading

Daily Horoscope for August 2, 2017 | By Eric Francis Coppolino

If Today is Your Birthday

You will thrive if you find the balance between work and play. Yet that's not divided by the usual notions of activity, such as work during the day and play at night. Rather, you find it through integrating the two concepts in everything that you do. Bring curiosity and a sense of adventure into all of your experiences and you'll discover your true talent. You share a birthday with James Baldwin, Peter O'Toole and Kevin Smith.

Aries (March 20-April 19) -- You need a bold, wide, courageous vision for your life. Imagine the places you want to visit, and the places you want to live. Consider all you don't know about existence, and imagine how you would respond if some profound information came to you. Listen carefully today.

You can now pre-order all 12 signs of the new Midyear Reading by Eric Francis, In the Shadow of the Moon, for the introductory price of just $66. Just in time for the Great American Eclipse of Aug. 21, 2017, Eric will record a helpful, top-quality video reading. Get your copy today.

Taurus (April 19-May 20) -- You cannot really make other people happy. You cannot please them enough to finally accept you. With someone who already cares about you, bring a strawberry shortcake on their birthday. Yet that's not to win their favor; it's just to have fun. Be yourself and don't try too hard to impress anyone.

Gemini (May 20-June 21) -- There's a deep orientation in your solar chart on the idea of home. Yet we have little idea what that means lately, in our society where there seem to be no safe places, including where many people live. The safe space begins in your heart and in your mind. Let this take root and grow.

The astrology section of the Gemini birthday reading has been recorded, and the Tarot reading will follow soon. Order here to get instant access, whether for yourself or the Gemini you love.

Cancer (June 21-July 22) -- Venus in your sign is offering you some of the best things in life, including companionship. You may be tempted to formalize a relationship. It's OK to stay in the moment without making future plans. Yes, this can be a real Zen experiment of remaining present for what's happening right now.

Eric has just recorded your 2017 Cancer Birthday Reading. The price will soon increase again, so be sure to order your copy before that happens. Eric's birthday readings are accurate, friendly and long-lasting, and they make the perfect gift.

Leo (July 22-Aug. 23) -- Mars and the Sun continue to streak through your sign, which is offering you confidence and courage. At the same time, your own sense of strength is putting pressure on a situation that could use some additional clarity. Be bold yourself and you will squeeze the truth out of others.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sep. 22) -- Events of recent days have provided you with an unusual depth of understanding, about yourself and about the way you experience relationships. If you're coming to the recognition that you do things very differently from others, you're hot on the trail of your personal truth.

Libra (Sep. 22-Oct. 23) -- People may not agree with what you have to say today, though they cannot really do much about it. You have a wide berth for your opinions, and to state your desires in clear terms. There's no need to be defensive; the right people will agree with you, and get with your proposal.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 22) -- Let people know you have a sincere interest in doing the right thing, as they define it. You'll get your desired outcome, though people will be more supportive if they have some tangible evidence you've got their best interests at heart. You don't have to fake it; you really do care.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 22) -- Today, take all the space you need to be yourself. You might notice how daunting it is for many people to dare to do this; it's a little more natural for you. Still, walk your full height, speak in your true voice and live out your real agenda. The world must step out of your way.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 20) -- If you're trying to get a handle on anxiety, keep practicing. Remember what so many spiritual teachers have said: fear is misdirected creativity. If you're feeling nervous, express yourself in some productive way. Confront your apprehension about revealing yourself. This takes practice.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Assess the details of a plan without trying to determine whether you gain or lose. Just get to the facts, which will mean reading any contracts or agreements carefully, and getting all of your questions asked. Take extra care if this involves the affairs of a close partner or relative.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) -- A professional situation will call on you to choose your words carefully, so that on the one hand, you're telling the truth, and on the other, you're not revealing too much. You have no need to justify any decision you've made; therefore, the less you say, the better. Consider saying nothing at all.

August Monthly Horoscopes and Publishing Schedule Notes

We published your extended monthly horoscopes for August on Thursday, July 27. Your extended monthly horoscopes for July were published on Thursday, June 22. Note, the August horoscope is based on the total solar eclipse of Aug. 21. This is the one to clip and save for posterity.

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