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August 25, 2017 Daily Almanac, With Your Daily Horoscope (see below)
Today is Friday, Aug. 25, 2017
Hebrew date is 3 Elul 5777
Islamic date is 3 Zul-Hijjah 1438
Mayan Tzolk'in Day is 9 Lamat
Mayan Long Count is 13.0.4.13.8
Julian Day is 2457991
Today's Birthdays: Bret Harte (1836-1902), Charles Richet (1850-1935), Dorothea Tanning (1910-2012), Monty Hall (1921), Sean Connery (1930), Regis Philbin (1931), Hannah Louise Shearer (1945), Gene Simmons (1949), Elvis Costello (1954), Tim Burton (1958), Blair Underwood (1964), Joanne Whalley (1964), Blair Underwood (1964), Jeff Tweedy (1967), Rachael Ray (1968), Kel Mitchell (1978), Blake Lively (1987), Amy Macdonald (1987), Alexandra Burke (1988).
"The people with the most resources are the federal government. If you can invade a country halfway across the world in a matter of days, you can surely come to the aid of your own citizens in a shorter order of time."
-- Elvis Costello
All Eyes on the Eclipse Degree, and Mercury Retrograde
Dear Friend and Reader:
Now that the eclipse itself has passed, the standout factor in the sky is Mercury retrograde in Virgo. All the interesting things that happen over the next two weeks involve Mercury. For example, the Sun and Mercury will form their interior conjunction on Saturday, marking the halfway point of the retrograde.
Then Mercury will form a conjunction to a weird, barely-extant point called Transpluto, which combination feels like a camel going through the eye of a needle. Then, Mercury will make a conjunction to Mars, and then stop and station direct in the exact degree of the eclipse -- 29 degrees of Leo.
This brings us to an interesting point about the degrees where eclipses happen: they become a distinct entity in the sky, which can show up in charts for many years after the event.
We see this on a local scale with Mercury retrograde ending on Sept. 5 within one-half of a degree of where the eclipse occurred. This is what I mean by the eclipse degree showing up places. It stays put; other planets come to visit, at unusual times and situations.
The Pisces Full Moon also happens about 20 hours after Mercury stations direct. That describes a kind of emotional peak, and is also the first Full Moon after a New Moon eclipse.
Notably, perhaps most notably -- just two days earlier, on Sept. 3 -- there is an exact conjunction of Mercury and Mars in the eclipse degree, which is right on Trump's degree rising. Are you following me here? The eclipse is still a rather hot rock, Mercury is involved, and Mars shows up to add a little passion, flame and excitement. To everything, but mostly to the president and what he represents.
So save your eclipse goggles. And maybe wear earplugs. You will need them.
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Moon Phase: Moon is in New phase and enters Waxing Crescent phase today at 1:57 am PDT / 4:57 am EDT (08:56:41 UTC).
Next Full Moon is in Pisces on Sep. 6 at 12:03 am PDT / 3:03 am EDT (07:02:43 UTC).
Corresponding New Moon in Virgo is on Sep. 19-20 at 10:30 pm PDT / 1:30 am EDT (05:29:47 UTC).
Moon Sign: Moon is in Libra and enters Scorpio on Aug. 26 at 1:53 am PDT / 4:53 am EDT (08:52:46 UTC).
Sun Degree: 3-4 Virgo.
Planetary Stations and Sign Changes
Saturn stations direct at 5:08 am PDT / 8:08 am EDT (12:08:07 UTC).
Interesting Selected Aspects | Data by Serennu
-- Venus square Typhon at 10:58 pm Aug. 24 PDT / 1:58 am EDT (05:58:15 UTC).
-- Asbolus opposite Varda at 11:29 pm Aug. 24 PDT / 2:29 am EDT (06:29:36 UTC).
-- Sun conjunct Rhiphonos at 8:31 am PDT / 11:31 am EDT (15:31:12 UTC).
-- Sun trine Juno at 11:02 am PDT / 2:02 pm EDT (18:02:21 UTC).
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If Your Birthday is Aug. 25
(The Day of the Unabashed Extravert) | Virgo Birthday Reading | All Other Signs
If you come into a financial windfall, use it wisely. Save most of it, and use the rest for planned purposes. You're likely to discover new talents, which you can develop with a mostly intuitive approach coupled with a bit of discipline. You know that your quality of life is entirely dependent on how you feel about yourself -- and this year, you can feel excellent.
Written in the Planets
The asteroid Juno often gets a bad rap as being mainly about jealousy and unmet relationship needs. But it also has a strong social justice component when it's working constructively. Today, the service-oriented Virgo Sun makes a trine to Juno in Capricorn. If you've been wondering about what to do regarding institutionalized forms of injustice, you might lean on today's solar harmony and find a way to help the good cause. Venus entering Leo should serve to boost compassion and the willingness to put yourself out there.
In the Shadow of the Moon, the exciting 2017 Midyear Reading by Eric Francis, is now published. The video readings for all 12 signs cover the Great American Eclipse of Aug. 21 and well beyond. We'll be increasing the price again very soon, so don't hesitate to order your copy here. You can also now choose your individual signs 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? On Aug. 21, a total solar eclipse in Leo signaled the second stage of whatever life-shifting process you're engaged with.
The reverberations from the recent eclipse will keep rippling out and developing through the next six to twelve months -- and Eric's 2017-18 Leo Birthday Reading will be designed to guide you through it all.
"The past few years have been very difficult on many levels and it has been the readings I get through you that keep me going. Always, absolutely right on, every one of them."
-- Rhonda
Daily Horoscope for August 25, 2017 | By Eric Francis Coppolino
If Today is Your Birthday
If you come into a financial windfall, use it wisely. Save most of it, and use the rest for planned purposes. You're likely to discover new talents, which you can develop with a mostly intuitive approach coupled with a bit of discipline. You know that your quality of life is entirely dependent on how you feel about yourself -- and this year, you can feel excellent. You share a birthday with Gene Simmons, Tim Burton and Blair Underwood.
Aries (March 20-April 19) -- When anything actually works -- when an idea or experience releases energy, or has actual potential that's manifesting -- there's a chaos factor. Things will seem to go a little out of control, or be riding along the edge. That's exactly the feeling you want for maximum brilliance, fun and profit.
Taurus (April 19-May 20) -- Mercury retrograde in your house of talent, pleasure and little kids is saying that things might not be going according to your plan, though there's a grander scheme that you can trust. The thing to do is have fun rather than responding to a sense of duty. Love and work are closely related.
Gemini (May 20-June 21) -- You're someone who naturally feels better when you express yourself; and if you remember that, you have a tool you can work with any time you need it. Yet do something pleasurable and substantial -- something that feels good and creates a touch of beauty in the world. Then share it.
Cancer (June 21-July 22) -- This is a great day to do your thing rather than someone else's. Clear your calendar tonight, leave work early if you can, and do something that you personally want to do, which has nothing to do with what anyone else wants. Keep it local. Maybe find a secret haunt, and bring your diary.
Leo Eclipse and Beyond
On Aug. 21, a total solar eclipse in Leo signaled the second stage of whatever life-shifting process you're engaged with.
This is a unique year for you, Leo. In addition to the current eclipses (and the double New Moons in your sign), your birthday reading will cover such astrological heavyweights as Chiron finishing up its journey through your 8th house; ever-surprising Uranus; and Saturn leaving your fellow fire sign, Sagittarius -- plus more.
Are you navigating changes in your relationships or family paradigm? Do you find yourself at a career crossroads? Are you seeking clarity, encouragement and new perspectives on your creativity, self-esteem, sexuality or healing process? You'll find ideas and reassurance in this reading.
"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
Your reading is now priced at $44; so you'll want to order your 2017 Leo Reading very soon. This reading is designed to work for anyone with Leo Sun, Leo rising and even Leo Moon -- and makes an amazing gift.  The first astrology segment of your 2017-18 Leo Birthday Reading by Eric is now published. This is a seminal year for Leo Sun, rising and Moon, especially with the upcoming powerful solar eclipse in your sign. Make this dynamic energy work for you -- order your reading today.
Attention Virgo: Just one day after Monday's exciting total solar eclipse, the Sun moves into your sign -- bringing that energy signature front and center into your life, while it's still fresh. Its effects will continue to reverberate and develop for months to come, interacting with a whole host of astrology central to your year ahead. Eric will be covering all the most compelling areas of your life in your upcoming 2017 Virgo Birthday Reading: relationships, career, creativity, family, healing and more. You're invited to pre-order it now, while it's at its lowest discounted price.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sep. 22) -- How successful you are at what you do is less a matter of skill or talent; those things you have. It's more a matter of how you present yourself. Explain your value to people in ways they understand. Be clear how they gain, which mostly involves the wisdom and knowledge you're making available.
Libra (Sep. 22-Oct. 23) -- Today's Moon-Jupiter conjunction in your sign is offering you a taste of the good things to come. Yet to actually collect on the benefits you've earned, you must make yourself available for experience. That means participating directly and being visible. It's really more fun than hiding under the covers.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 22) -- If you have a hunch about something, it's probably true. You can wait for verification, or you can take a chance and act on it. There may be a greater risk in acting before you know for certain, though there are distinct benefits from moving sooner rather than later. Trust yourself.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 22) -- You get to make a wish today, so make sure you choose something you really, truly want. Be open about the different ways it may come to you, then forget about it. All in all, your chart is giving you permission to ask for more out of life; in particular, the very best things. So ask away.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 20) -- The benefits that life is offering you can only be yours if you get them. They're unlikely to come knocking on your door, and if they did, you might not recognize what you were looking at. It won't be much of a stretch to take action in fulfillment of a dream, desire or ambition.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) --
Today you can connect a potential to reality. This might mean acting on a long-held desire, connecting with someone, learning something or choosing a place you absolutely must go. Tomorrow this desire will still exist, but it won't have the same passion or seem quite as accessible. Move while you're motivated.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Today's aspects are excellent for money, sex and intimacy. What else could a person want? Well, you seem to want clarity as much as you want closeness, and you may be finding someone's conduct or communication style perplexing. Be patient. Understanding another person is a process.
September Monthly Horoscopes and Publishing Schedule Notes
We published your extended monthly horoscopes for September on Thursday, Aug. 24. Please note: we normally publish the extended monthly horoscope on the first Thursday after the Sun has entered a new sign.
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