Planet Waves :: Daily Horoscope for September 16, 2017

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September 16, 2017 Daily Almanac, With Your Daily Horoscope (see below)

Today is Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017
Hebrew date is 25 Elul 5777
Islamic date is 25 Zul-Hijjah 1438

Mayan Tzolk'in Day is 5 Ok
Mayan Long Count is 13.0.4.14.10
Julian Day is 2458013

Today's Birthdays: Angelo Maria Amorevoli (1716-1798), Anna Kingsford (1846-1888), T.E. Hulme (1883-1917), Jon Hendricks (1921), Lauren Bacall (1924-2014), B.B. King (1925-2015), John Knowles (1926-2011), James Alan McPherson (1943-2016), Ed Begley Jr. (1949), Vince Bell (1951), David Copperfield (1956), Richard Marx (1963), Molly Shannon (1964), Marc Anthony (1968), Amy Poehler (1971), Musiq Soulchild (1977), Flo Rida (1979), Fan Bingbing (1981), Alexis Bledel (1981), Katie Melua (1984), Nick Jonas (1992).

"It seemed clear that wars were not made by generations and their special stupidities, but that wars were made instead by something ignorant in the human heart."
-- John Knowles (A Separate Peace)

Planet Waves Daily Oracle for Sept. 16, 2017
Today's Oracle takes us to the Libra monthly for December 2012.

Are you feeling confident, or afraid that the ground is going to drop out beneath you? Is it time to embrace the people in your life, or are you making more excuses to keep them at arm's length? What you're going through is certainly deep, and it's stirring up some old questions, some fear and many of your old reasons to keep people at a distance. That said, I don't think there is a time when we're actually 'ready' to be close to others. Rather, I would say there may be a time when we understand that everyone is a work in progress. Part of that progress is the willingness to accept your insecurities, not as a permanent part of who you are but rather something you experience.

To accept your insecurities implies revealing them in intimate situations, which in turn implies giving people power over you. Here's the problem with this point of view: if you see your life as a power dynamic, you're living in the world of politics rather than human emotions. Part of your Libra karma is to understand what one professor at my university called 'the politics of love', which includes the politics of your early-childhood environment. That may have been a rigid world, based more on expectations than on compassion. You have the awareness and determination to see the implications of the past on your life today, and to work them out. I would ask: what's that inside your velvet glove? Is it an iron fist, or a warm, loving hand?

The Oracle is a daily mini-reading divined from our extensive Horoscope Archive. You can research any Planet Waves horoscope published since 1999 at the Horoscope Archive and Oracle.

Moon Phase: Moon is in Last Quarter phase and enters Balsamic (waning crescent) phase on Sept. 16 at 9:32 am PDT / 12:32 pm EDT (16:32:33 UTC).
Next New Moon is in Virgo on Sept. 19-20 at 10:30 pm PDT / 1:30 am EDT (05:29:47 UTC).
Next Full Moon is in Aries on Oct. 5 at 11:40 am PDT / 2:40 pm EDT (18:40:02 UTC).
Moon Sign: Moon is in Leo and enters Virgo on Sept. 17-18 at 9:52 pm PDT / 12:52 am EDT (04:52:13 UTC).
Sun Degree: 24-25 Virgo.

Planetary Stations and Sign Changes
No changes today.

Interesting Selected Aspects | Data by Serennu
-- Sun square Chaos at 6:19 am PDT / 9:19 am EDT (13:19:13 UTC), and Ixion at 6:33 am PDT / 9:33 am EDT (13:33:29 UTC).
-- Mercury conjunct Mars at 12:01 pm PDT / 3:01 pm EDT (19:01:19 UTC).
-- Sun opposite Manwe at 1:03 pm PDT / 4:03 pm EDT (20:03:32 UTC).
-- Venus trine Pholus at 3:15 pm PDT / 6:15 pm EDT (22:15:10 UTC).
-- Venus square Bienor at 8:14 pm PDT / 11:14 pm EDT (03:13:57 Sept. 17 UTC).

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If Your Birthday is Sept. 16
(The Day of Spirited Energies) | Virgo Birthday Reading | All Other Signs
There's a limit to the extent you can shape your life to the will of another person. You have your own agenda, and you've set aside many plans for the sake of others. If your own free will or any unusual circumstances liberate you to fulfill your dreams, take that opportunity. To share your life with others, it must first be your own.

Written in the Planets
Today's square between the Virgo Sun and Ixion in Sagittarius looks like a clear reminder to remember the Golden Rule. Or, even better, a modified version: treat others as they would like to be treated, and remember that you'll feel best about yourself if you're ethical, honest and compassionate about it. Meanwhile, Mercury and Mars make their conjunction in Virgo today. Are you hearing an echo or a continuation from something that happened on Sept. 3, when they last conjoined -- particularly something that relates to the Aug. 21 eclipse? Notice how closely your ego is identified with non-essentials, and see if you can channel all this mental and physical stamina into serving a greater need or project.

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.

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Daily Horoscope for September 16, 2017 | By Eric Francis Coppolino

If Today is Your Birthday

There’s a limit to the extent you can shape your life to the will of another person. You have your own agenda, and you’ve set aside many plans for the sake of others. If your own free will or any unusual circumstances liberate you to fulfill your dreams, take that opportunity. To share your life with others, it must first be your own. You share a birthday with Lauren Bacall, B. B. King, and Amy Poehler.

Aries (March 20-April 19) -- You are somehow managing to turn your somewhat chaotic moment of self-transformation into well-made work. You’re experiencing, in real-time, nothing less than the art and craft of reinventing yourself. You may be surprised to learn this is less like carving out of marble, and more like carpentry.

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 life after the Great American Eclipse. Order all 12 signs here (recommended), or choose your individual signs.

Taurus (April 19-May 20) -- It’s rare enough that your feelings agree with what your mind is thinking. This is the kind of confidence you can trust if you choose to. You cannot live your life trying to compensate for the past. At a certain point, you figure out that the future is in fact an unwritten book.

Gemini (May 20-June 21) -- If you have something to say, say it with style and imagination. You may not be an actor, though you know there’s a touch of theater to everything. Don’t even think you have to dial yourself back. It’s difficult to get people’s attention these days. At least you have a sense of humor.

Cancer (June 21-July 22) -- Your ability to express yourself is one of your greatest assets, and it’s running strong at the moment. Just don’t overstate your case. Some people who you may really want to hear your message may be the least likely to respond. You can, however, trust that they are getting the message.

This is a unique year for you, Leo. The biggest events, of course, were the recent total solar eclipse in Leo and its companion lunar eclipse in your relationship house (Aquarius). But that pair of events was only the beginning -- and Eric designs each Birthday Reading to cover all your most pivotal astrology well into next year.

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.

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-- Pauline Jones

Your reading is now priced at $44 and we've just published it in full; so you'll want to order your 2017 Leo Reading very soon -- definitely before the price increases again. This reading is designed to work for anyone with Leo Sun, Leo rising and even Leo Moon -- and makes an amazing gift.

Leo (July 22-Aug. 23) -- The notion of a ‘higher self’ may seem like nothing but a concept, until it starts coming through loud and clear. And not only is that happening, but you’re in a position to fully embody this aspect of who you are as your actual being. Open your mind and let the ideas and energy flow.

Your 2017-18 Leo Birthday Reading by Eric is now complete and available for instant access. This is a seminal year for Leo Sun, rising and Moon, especially with the recent powerful solar eclipse in your sign. Make this dynamic energy work for you -- order your reading today.

Virgo Birthdays 2017:

Find Your Passion for Growth

"If you're getting the message to grow and to become, find your passion for growth. Passion means feeling, beauty, angst, love, confusion, pain and discovery: the things you discover in every meaningful endeavor."
-- Eric Francis Coppolino in the 2017 Book of Your Life reading for Virgo

Dear Reader with Virgo Sun, Rising or Moon:

What messages to "grow and become" did you receive between the two August eclipses? Are you still trying to figure that out, or maybe planning your next steps?

Recent weeks have been interesting and intense for just about everyone, though it's possible they've felt especially curious for you.

On Sept. 5, you had the unique experience of your ruling planet, Mercury, stationing direct in the same cryptic, hidden-away section of your chart where the total solar eclipse occurred on Aug. 21. All of it comes together to begin your next year in dynamic ways -- ways that will ripple out and develop in the months to come, aided by other significant astrology in the process. For example, major planets are gearing up to change signs (among other things).

Eric will get into all of this and more in your upcoming 2017-18 Virgo Birthday Reading. Created to help you steer through the next 12 months and beyond, Eric presents the two astrology segments (at least 30 minutes each) and tarot reading in accessible, inviting language. He'll offer motivation and inspiration for all the challenges and opportunities you may encounter in your intimate relationships, family structure, career, creativity, spiritual and sexual healing and much more.

"You guide but also ask the listener to engage with their lives. Humans don't just get transformation for free and you are very precise in telling us where to look."
-- Shelley Stearns

How will you activate your potential and passion to grow and become? You can start by pre-ordering your Virgo Birthday Reading -- at the lowest price we offer: just $33 for some of the clearest, most immediately useful astrology you can find on the internet.

Note that the price of the reading will increase before the full reading publishes, and then will increase again.

May Mercury smile upon you in all that you do.

Yours & truly,

Amanda Painter
Planet Waves Astrology Editor

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sep. 22) -- Don’t be so eager to dig out the ultimate truth or to prove yourself correct. If you’re right, that will come out. What you’re learning is more about the journey than the destination. Use a tool that’s so helpful to investigative reporters: when you think you know something, try to prove yourself wrong.

Your 2017-18 Virgo Birthday Reading by Eric will contain insightful and accurate guidance that you can use to understand your personal gifts and ignite your potential. Pre-order your birthday reading now while it's at the lowest price of just $33.

Libra (Sep. 22-Oct. 23) -- You know that what are known as negative emotions can drive positive actions. For example, feeling anxiety can inspire you to want to make the world an emotionally safer place. Self-criticism can push you out of your shell. Let everything you think or feel remind you of your true potential.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 22) -- The key to success, particularly yours, is to radiate with the quality, beauty and value of what you make. This is pride in your work converted to a form of service. Excellence in any form supports the whole world. Success in any legitimate form begins with doing what you do, and doing it well.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 22) -- Success rarely feels like a point of arrival, though sometimes that happens. Mostly, it's the ability to keep doing what you're doing, so you can do it better and more meaningfully. Keep going in the direction where you think that the rainbow ends. You will indeed get somewhere.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 20) -- Whatever you do, understand who or what you're serving. You don't get a choice whether to provide a service or not; the only question is to what end your efforts are devoted. Once you know that, how to get there will be a lot simpler to understand. It's not all about you.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- When some event or interaction shifts the flow of your personal story, that's the moment to pay attention. Rather than cling to your previous plan, consciously stop and re-evaluate what you're doing and why. You need some adventure; lately your life has been all about the small details.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may have an unusually brilliant idea today related to business or your finances. This may involve a partnership. Make sure that anyone you work or collaborate with is just a shade more grounded than you are. We count on you for other talents, such as weaving dross into gold.

September Monthly Horoscopes and Publishing Schedule Notes

Your extended monthly horoscopes for September were published on Thursday, Aug. 24. We published your extended monthly horoscopes for August on Thursday, July 27. Your Moonshine Horoscopes for the Aquarius Full Moon were published on Thursday, Aug. 3. Please note: we normally publish the extended monthly horoscope on the first Friday after the Sun has entered a new sign.

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