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August 4, 2017 Daily Almanac, With Your Daily Horoscope (see below)

Today is Friday, Aug. 4, 2017
Hebrew date is 12 Av 5777
Islamic date is 12 Zul-Qi'dah 1438

Mayan Tzolk'in Day is 1 Manik'
Mayan Long Count is 13.0.4.12.7
Julian Day is 2457970

Today's Birthdays: Jan van den Hoecke (1611-1651), Thomas Blackwell (1701-1757), Percy Bysshe Shelley (1792-1822), John Venn (1834-1923), Knut Hamsun (1859-1952), Louis Armstrong (1901-1971), Helen Kane (1904-1966), Anita Page (1910-2008), Hedda Sterne (1910-2011), Herb Ellis (1921-2010), George Irving Bell (1926-2000), Liang Congjie (1932-2010), Moya Brennan (1952), Billy Bob Thornton (1955), Barack Obama (1961), Greta Gerwig (1983).

"Twilight, ascending slowly from the east,
Entwined in duskier wreaths her braided locks
O'er the fair front and radiant eyes of day,
Night followed, clad with stars."
-- Percy Bysshe Shelley, "Alastor, or The Spirit of Solitude"

Entering the Eclipse Room

Dear Friend and Reader:

Here we are, on the doorstep of this summer's eclipse season: on Monday, Aug. 7, at 2:10 pm EDT, we have an Aquarius Full Moon and partial lunar eclipse; then on Aug. 21, there's the total solar eclipse and second Leo New Moon. You might be wondering how best to step into this metaphorical room once the door opens, and the chart for Monday's lunar eclipse offers some ideas.

Pook's Hill Lodge, Belize; photo by Hal Cohen.

Anytime you enter a room full of people, you encounter a specific dynamic: one in which you are aware of yourself as an individual and the impact you may have on the group, and are simultaneously aware of the group as an entity with its own presence and impact on you. At least, that's the ideal.

Many people walk around completely oblivious to both sides of that equation, or else so over-focused on one side of the dynamic that they have no sense of the balancing half.

For example, someone who's very egocentric might only be concerned about their own presence and making sure others respond to them. Someone with very low self-esteem might feel completely at the mercy of a group's expectations and perceived pecking order, and think they have no impact on the other people at all.

It's also possible not to give any of it much conscious thought. Yet here we are, just four days from an eclipse involving two very social zodiac signs: Leo (where the Sun is) and Aquarius (where the Moon will be). The Sun in Leo speaks to that idea of being aware of one's own presence, and the influence or impact you can have on others. The Moon in Aquarius, on the other hand, relates to how group structures, customs and expectations affect you, particularly at the unconscious or emotional level.

Any Full Moon across Leo and Aquarius could speak to these internal and external social dynamics, and where they meet. What makes having an eclipse across these signs special is that it indicates the potential for a significant shift in how it all operates within your own experience.

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Moon Phase: Moon is in Waxing Gibbous phase and enters Full phase on Aug. 7 at 11:10 am PDT / 2:10 pm EDT (18:10:33 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 Capricorn and enters Aquarius on Aug. 6 at 5:15 am PDT / 8:15 am EDT (12:15:25 UTC).
Sun Degree: 12-13 Leo.

Planetary Stations and Sign Changes
Orius enters Sagittarius (retrograde) at 7:49 pm PDT / 10:49 pm EDT (02:49:21 Aug. 5 UTC).

Interesting Selected Aspects | Data by Serennu
-- Vesta conjunct Orcus at 11:04 pm Aug. 3 PDT / 2:04 am EDT (06:03:55 UTC).
-- Venus opposite Juno at 12:17 am PDT / 3:17 am EDT (07:17:37 UTC).
-- Jupiter square Pluto at 11:48 am PDT / 2:48 pm EDT (18:48:02 UTC).
-- Venus opposite Hylonome at 6:57 pm PDT / 9:57 pm EDT (01:57:21 Aug. 5 UTC).
-- Mars square Pallas at 7:31 pm PDT / 10:31 pm EDT (02:31:27 Aug. 5 UTC).

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If Your Birthday is Aug. 4
(The Day of the Guiding Light) | Leo Birthday Reading | All Other Signs
Your idea of success must involve some form of advocacy or social justice. And it must omit any form of jealousy about anyone else's success; envy has no place in one's true life-purpose. Then you will be free to do your thing your way, and to work with your bold, creative ideas. Remember that you're not here to play the game. You're here to rewrite the rules.

Written in the Planets
We're closing in on Monday's partial lunar eclipse, and the sky is offering you a little boost to meet it. Today Jupiter in Libra squares Pluto in Capricorn. This is a symbol of motivation to achieve something. Wherever you're feeling that urge, remember that whenever one carries a big stick (or vision, goal or impulse), walking softly is often integral to getting things done with minimal kickback from others. Keeping practical details in mind could help you avoid pushing too hard, yet still enable you to move toward the big picture in satisfying (and meaningful) ways.

Just in time for the Great American Eclipse of Aug. 21, 2017, you'll have access to a helpful, excellent video astrology reading. These will be done by sign and rising sign; each reading is about half an hour. Over the next few days, the price of this reading will be increasing. It's now $77; by this evening, it will be $88; and on Sunday it'll be raised again. The final published price will be $111. You may pre-order here.

"I have just listened to your Part 1 and Part 2 readings and I am amazed at how accurate it has been. Like you have a telescope watching me shed a skin and transform into a totally changed person in the last 10 years."
-- Pauline Jones

If you have a Leo Sun, rising sign or Moon, how are you feeling about your vision for your life, and in what ways are you ready to take action toward it? With a partial lunar eclipse on Monday in your opposite sign Aquarius (your relationship sign), the door opens to one stage of potential transition. In just over two weeks, on Aug. 21, a total solar eclipse in Leo signals the second stage of whatever life-shifting process you're engaged with.

The reverberations from these two eclipses will keep rippling out and developing through the next six to twelve months -- and Eric's upcoming 2017-18 Leo Birthday Reading will be designed to guide you through it all.

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Daily Horoscope for August 4, 2017 | By Eric Francis Coppolino

If Today is Your Birthday

Your idea of success must involve some form of advocacy or social justice. And it must omit any form of jealousy about anyone else's success; envy has no place in one's true life-purpose. Then you will be free to do your thing your way, and to work with your bold, creative ideas. Remember that you're not here to play the game. You're here to rewrite the rules. You share a birthday with Percy Bysshe Shelley, Louis Armstrong and Barack Obama.

Aries (March 20-April 19) -- What good is your power if you don't use it for the benefit of others? Sure, plenty of people would disagree; but that nonsense about altruism not existing is starting to wear thin. Today you will have an opportunity to stand up for someone who needs your support. Offer yourself generously.

Eric is busy recording In the Shadow of the Moon, your 2017 Midyear reading, which will guide you expertly through the powerful total solar eclipse of Aug. 21 and well beyond. We're publishing very soon, so be sure to pre-order today and get all 12 signs at a fantastic bargain.

Taurus (April 19-May 20) -- Venus, the Taurus planet, is moving through the sign Cancer. This may have you feeling sensitive, though also in the mood to take care of the people you love. That said, you might focus on taking care of the people who you know love you, confirmed by their deeds and not just their words.

Gemini (May 20-June 21) -- Sometimes you must offer your energy for the cause, or for the benefit of your tribe, and now may be one of those times. Rightly, this would come with a feeling of pleasure that you're able to offer yourself, rather than any sense of sacrifice. If you feel like you're taking a loss, pause and reflect.

Eric has now published your complete Gemini birthday reading, comprising well over an hour of excellent insights. Order here to get instant access, whether for yourself or the Gemini you love.

Cancer (June 21-July 22) -- Jealousy is considered so normal that plenty of people think if you don't respond that way, you don't really love them. Yet it's due time to question whether control dramas can rightfully be described as love, or as loving. Give people the freedom to be themselves -- whoever that may be.

Eric has recently published your full 2017 Cancer Birthday Reading. Eric's birthday readings are accurate, friendly and long-lasting, and they make the perfect gift. Order your copy here.

Leo (July 22-Aug. 23) -- There are times when you can look right at something and not see it. There are times when you have all the clues and don't assemble the truth. What you discover today or tomorrow may arrive in an awkward or unexpected way. Pay special attention to discrepancies or seemingly odd facts.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sep. 22) -- It's time for one of those conversations where everyone tells all. The only way to do this is to make a commitment to mutual amnesty before the discussion, which is like forgiving in advance. Then reveal everything in all its glorious, dreamy detail. Everyone will feel much better.

Libra (Sep. 22-Oct. 23) -- The ultimate leader is someone who can take charge of the kitchen. For the next few days, make food a priority, whether it's for your family, friends or coworkers. It's worth the expense and effort. Most people feel so neglected that one experience of being taken care of can shift their reality.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 22) -- Whatever you want to do, run it past a partner or loved one who may be affected. Get their agreement or at least keep them informed. The result will be far preferable to going off on your own and impacting someone when they had no idea what you were up to, or what was coming.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 22) -- The key to financial success is planning. That includes setting aside money for spontaneous purchases; though keep those to a minimum. Taking a long-term approach will work the best for you, which means knowing your agenda and figuring out how to finance your projects as a conscious act.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 20) -- Be alert to feelings of envy and jealousy. It's not that they're 'bad' feelings; actually, they can be deeply informative. It's just that you don't want to get caught up in them. Control dramas are useless mainly because you cannot control anyone. The better news is: they cannot control you either.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- People deserve your empathy, even though you may have issues with them. True sensitivity is a reflection of your confidence. If you find that you cannot offer an open heart and an open mind, ask yourself why you're feeling insecure. Address that first, before you judge anyone or feel threatened by them.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) -- It's been said that success breeds contempt, though you're larger than that. Not only can you be happy about the success of others, others are depending on your success. Use your voice and any authority you have to stand up for what is right, and to call out what is wrong in the world.

August Monthly Horoscopes and Publishing Schedule Notes

Your extended monthly horoscopes for August were published on Thursday, July 27. We published your extended monthly horoscopes for July on Thursday, June 22. Your extended monthly horoscopes for June were published on Thursday, May 25. 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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