Planet Waves :: Daily Horoscope for August 30, 2017

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August 30, 2017 Daily Almanac, With Your Daily Horoscope (see below)

Today is Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2017
Hebrew date is 8 Elul 5777
Islamic date is 8 Zul-Hijjah 1438

Mayan Tzolk'in Day is 1 B'en
Mayan Long Count is 13.0.4.13.13
Julian Day is 2457996

Today's Birthdays: Mary Shelley (1797-1851), Jacobus Henricus van 't Hoff (1852-1911), Theo van Doesburg (1883-1931), Theodor Svedberg (1884-1971), Raymond Massey (1896-1983), Shirley Booth (1898-1992), Bertha Parker Pallan (1907-1978), Richard Stone (1913-1991), Geoffrey Beene (1927-2004), Alexandra Bellow (1935), Sue MacGregor (1941), Molly Ivins (1944-2007), Peggy Lipton (1946), Lewis Black (1948), Cameron Diaz (1972), Lisa Ling (1973), Andy Roddick (1982).

"My greatest pleasure was the enjoyment of a serene sky amidst these verdant woods: yet I loved all the changes of Nature; and rain, and storm, and the beautiful clouds of heaven brought their delights with them. When rocked by the waves of the lake my spirits rose in triumph as a horseman feels with pride the motions of his high fed steed."
-- Mary Shelley ('Matilda')

PWFM | Mercury Retrograde Will End on an Interesting Note

In tonight's edition of Planet Waves FM [play episode here], Eric looks closely at the last days of Mercury retrograde, which end with a kind of revival of the Aug. 21 total eclipse of the Sun. Mercury makes a conjunction to Mars, then stations direct, in the eclipse degree -- which is close to the president's rising degree. That means a whole new kind of mishegas is on its way. Get ready.

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Moon Phase: Moon is in First Quarter phase and enters Waxing Gibbous phase on Sep. 2 at 3:34 am PDT / 6:34 am EDT (10:34:35 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 Sagittarius and enters Capricorn on Aug. 31 at 1:18 am PDT / 4:18 am EDT (08:18:18 UTC).
Sun Degree: 7-8 Virgo.

Planetary Stations and Sign Changes
No changes today.

Interesting Selected Aspects | Data by Serennu
-- Mars trine Pholus at 3:43 am PDT / 6:43 am EDT (10:43:14 UTC).
-- Sun trine Amycus at 9:58 am PDT / 12:58 pm EDT (16:58:08 UTC), and Pelion at 7:20 pm PDT / 10:20 pm EDT (02:20:29 Aug. 31 UTC).
-- Mars square Bienor at 3:59 pm PDT / 6:59 pm EDT (22:59:14 UTC).

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If Your Birthday is Aug. 30
(The Day of the Rock) | Virgo Birthday Reading | All Other Signs
Stay close to the edge of personal discovery. Never let yourself think that you know everything about yourself, or your past, or your family history. If you keep an open mind, you'll have one revelation after the next. This may set you in a position of family leadership, since you would be the one driven by a questing spirit for truth. Let nothing deter you.

Written in the Planets
With Mars in Leo making a trine to Pholus in Sagittarius today, a small expenditure of energy or effort has the potential to reach far with its effects. So it's key to bring compassion to whatever you do. That is, lead from the heart -- which may feel a little different from letting your beliefs lead the way. With Chiron in aspect to both Mars and Pholus, note that integrating what you learn and what you heal along the way could very well mean that you must keep incrementally adjusting what 'leading from the heart' looks like, moment to moment. Don't let that need for adjustment stand in your way, but do let it influence you little by little.

We've published In the Shadow of the Moon, the exciting 2017 Midyear Reading by Eric Francis. 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 soon, so don't hesitate to order your copy here or choose your individual signs here.

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Daily Horoscope for August 30, 2017 | By Eric Francis Coppolino

If Today is Your Birthday

Stay close to the edge of personal discovery. Never let yourself think that you know everything about yourself, or your past, or your family history. If you keep an open mind, you'll have one revelation after the next. This may set you in a position of family leadership, since you would be the one driven by a questing spirit for truth. Let nothing deter you. You share a birthday with Mary Shelley, Lewis Black and Cameron Diaz.

Aries (March 20-April 19) -- To a climber, a mountain is a challenge. That's the approach to take to any aspiration. It does not matter how high, or how difficult, you may think it is. You simply start at the bottom and head for the top. Remember, sometimes you will have a detour, but you just keep going.

In the Shadow of the Moon, the exciting new 2017 Midyear Reading by Eric Francis, has just been published. Don't miss this essential guide to the forthcoming Great American Eclipse. Order all 12 signs here, or choose your individual signs.

Taurus (April 19-May 20) -- There must be some distinction between who you present yourself as publicly and who you are privately. That's not hypocrisy -- it's about having boundaries. You will learn something from the tension between what you reveal and what you keep to yourself. Work this line consciously and carefully.

Gemini (May 20-June 21) -- It's possible to make a lot of progress and not know it. That's what you seem to be doing, as you persist day by day working out a question from your distant past, or a family or household issue. In a short time you'll see how much ground you've actually covered. Have faith in yourself.

Cancer (June 21-July 22) -- Today you'll have the choice whether to work with an authority figure or work against this person. Rather than making this a matter of principle alone, get a sense of the mission, and the necessities at hand. You may discover that you share an important goal and corresponding sense of duty.

Leo (July 22-Aug. 23) -- You seem to be getting underneath or behind the scenes of a financial issue or situation, though you still have some layers to work through. Be patient, and follow up on every lead. Don't fall for the belief that money is the most important resource. Actually, that would be you; you're the creative well.

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.

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Last week's total solar eclipse is about to be followed by Mercury stationing direct in the same degree. If you're Virgo Sun, Moon or rising, that likely means the effects of the eclipse are still developing for you. What will you make of this profound energy? Your 2017-18 Birthday Reading by Eric Francis will contain insightful and accurate guidance that you can use to understand your personal gifts and ignite your potential.

Your birthday reading will include two audio segments of astrology and an additional Tarot reading -- well over an hour of top-quality interpretation, delivered in a friendly and accessible way.

"I don't think I have read anything so achingly beautiful in my whole life as this Virgo reading."
-- Rev. Jody Lotito Levine

Pre-order your Virgo birthday reading today while it's still at the lowest price. This reading also makes an excellent gift for the Virgo in your life.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sep. 22) -- If you're feeling an emotional squeeze, or some pressure not to be yourself, you don't have to struggle or fight. You merely need to do what is right for you. Nobody on Earth has the right to think you should do otherwise. This is not about being selfish; it's about being yourself.

Libra (Sep. 22-Oct. 23) -- One cure for self-criticism is to open up to others. What you're most likely to hear is that what you're concerned about is no big deal. This may be all it takes to teach you that we're pretty much all in the same boat, with mental training that's not so helpful, but which can be rewritten.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 22) -- Ask yourself: what if the truth were known? That is, the truth about you, about what you perceive, and about all the situations that people tend to so vehemently deny. Get past any embarrassment and consider what would happen if reality was actually allowed to manifest.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 22) -- You have an idea that may radically alter a career plan or professional obligation, though you should keep it up your sleeve for now. You only have part of the information you need. More will arrive during the next seven or eight days, and your opinion will evolve considerably over that time.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 20) -- If you feel drawn inward, take some time to yourself. That might be a half-hour walk or a night in, or doing something separately from your partner. You need the opportunity to meditate and to consider something that's deeply personal and not subject to discussion or evaluation.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- A project that you initiated last week or over the weekend is ready for another step. Invest some time and energy into this today, tackling the more challenging aspects, such as financing or a legal issue. But don't make any firm commitments for at least another week. Mercury is still retrograde.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Ultimately, you hold the authority and you must take responsibility for your own life. Therefore, the viewpoint of others is not as important as your willingness to be the adult in the room. Today you might need to make a decision that nobody else agrees with; and if so, then so be it.

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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