Planet Waves :: Daily Horoscope for September 20, 2017

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September 20, 2017 Daily Almanac, With Your Daily Horoscope (see below)

Today is Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2017
Hebrew date is 29 Elul 5777
Islamic date is 29 Zul-Hijjah 1438

Mayan Tzolk'in Day is 9 Ix
Mayan Long Count is 13.0.4.14.14
Julian Day is 2458017

Today's Birthdays: Kate Harrington (1831-1917), Sidney Olcott (1872-1949), Upton Sinclair (1878-1968), Anne Meara (1929-2015), Sophia Loren (1934), Rajinder Puri (1934-2015), Andrew Davies (1936), George R.R. Martin (1948), Gary Cole (1956), Debbi Morgan (1956), Lisa Bloom (1961), Kristen Johnston (1967), Van Jones (1968), Asia Argento (1975), Aldis Hodge (1986), Jack Lawless (1987).

"There are many different kinds of writers, I like to use the analogy of architects and gardeners. There are some writers who are architects, and they plan everything, they blueprint everything, and they know before they drive the first nail into the first board what the house is going to look like and where all the closets are going to be, where the plumbing is going to run, and everything is figured out on the blueprints before they actually begin any work whatsoever. And then there are gardeners who dig a little hole and drop a seed in and water it with their blood and see what comes up, and sort of shape it. They sort of know what seed they've planted -- whether it's an oak or an elm, or a horror story or a science fiction story, but they don't how big it's going to be, or what shape it's going to take. I am much more a gardener than an architect."
-- George R. R. Martin

Planet Waves FM | This is the Whole Problem, and it Always Was

In tonight's edition of Planet Waves FM [play program here], Eric focuses exclusively on Trump's threat to wage nuclear war against North Korea. Putting the nuclear arsenal into Trump's hands was the whole problem with having him be president. Well, it was one of the problems, but it's the genuinely existential threat. Nobody should have the power to detonate a nuclear bomb, and certainly not this person, who casually asked the generals why nuclear bombs were not used more often.

Moon Phase: Moon is in New phase and enters Waxing Crescent phase on Sept. 23-24 at 5:47 pm PDT / 8:47 pm EDT (00:47:11 UTC).
Next Full Moon is in Aries on Oct. 5 at 11:40 am PDT / 2:40 pm EDT (18:40:02 UTC).
Corresponding New Moon in Libra is on Oct. 19 at 12:12 pm PDT / 3:12 pm EDT (19:11:58 UTC).
Moon Sign: Moon is in Virgo and enters Libra today at 3:06 am PDT / 6:06 am EDT (10:05:54 UTC).
Sun Degree: 28-29 Virgo.

Planetary Stations and Sign Changes
Typhon enters Scorpio at 10:49 pm Sept. 19 PDT / 1:49 am EDT (05:49:32 UTC).
Moon enters Libra at 3:06 am PDT / 6:06 am EDT (10:05:54 UTC).

Interesting Selected Aspects | Data by Serennu
-- Mercury square Altjira at 1:17 am PDT / 4:17 am EDT (08:17:25 UTC).
-- Mercury opposite Teharonhiawako at 2:12 am PDT / 5:12 am EDT (09:11:52 UTC).
-- Vesta opposite Salacia at 12:14 pm PDT / 3:14 pm EDT (19:14:22 UTC).
-- Mercury trine Pallas at 6:22 pm PDT / 9:22 pm EDT (01:21:50 Sept. 21 UTC).

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If Your Birthday is Sept. 20
(The Day of the Managers) | Virgo Birthday Reading | All Other Signs
You can never really change for the sake of another person, but you certainly can change because of them. Let others have their liberating influence on you. Be open-minded and as flexible as you can be. Mostly that means letting go of any attachment to your self-concept, and seeing what you discover about your actual self. Spontaneity will help a lot.

Written in the Planets
Today's New Moon in Virgo is the first New Moon since the Aug. 21 total solar eclipse. Many people have been feeling the reverberations of that event quite palpably, both in their personal lives and in our collective experience. Today's New Moon brings one phase of this experience to a close, and opens up the next stage. (Eric's Astrology Diary for this week has a more detailed reading of the New Moon chart.) Also today: Mercury in Virgo (finally out of shadow phase) opposes Neptune in Pisces. Although this might seem to mimic some of the mental fuzziness of the recent retrograde, it's also possible to experience great spiritual awareness of what's usually below surface level. How do you know whether you're perceiving deep truths or are just confused? Wait a few days, and see how things sort themselves out.

In the Shadow of the Moon, the exciting 2017 Midyear Reading by Eric Francis, is now published. Although the video readings for all 12 signs use the Great American Eclipse of Aug. 21 as a starting point, Eric develops the themes through some of the most important astrological events you'll encounter in the remainder of 2017 and 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 20, 2017 | By Eric Francis Coppolino

If Today is Your Birthday

You can never really change for the sake of another person, but you certainly can change because of them. Let others have their liberating influence on you. Be open-minded and as flexible as you can be. Mostly that means letting go of any attachment to your self-concept, and seeing what you discover about your actual self. Spontaneity will help a lot. You share a birthday with Upton Sinclair, George R. R. Martin, and Sophia Loren.

Aries (March 20-April 19) -- Don’t hesitate to take a novel approach to a problem, particularly if the stakes are fairly low. When you experiment with real-time situations, you gain valuable experience that you will certainly benefit from in the future. Just be willing to clean up any mess you might make.

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) -- You know that you must give yourself totally to what you do. That counts no matter how much you have going on; you must figure it out. Sometimes making exactly the right contribution to a particular effort can save energy. Also look for ways your efforts can count several times over.

Gemini (May 20-June 21) -- You finally seem to be getting away from the mental and emotional fray, potentially involving a family or household situation. You need to take your own space, and your own counsel. In truth, you’re too sensitive to endure much conflict; and you have better things to do.

Cancer (June 21-July 22) -- As one born under the sign Cancer, the concept of home is of deep importance to you. You need a space that you can call your own, where you can be yourself and tend your inner flame. You will feel stronger, more confident and safer living on the planet, if you honor that.

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.

"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 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) -- Make space for your own thoughts. Make space for yourself. The ‘room of one’s own’ is a vitally necessary sanctuary, especially for someone who has as many responsibilities as you do. Giving yourself the opportunity for calm and reflection takes nothing from anyone. It only gives.

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. This Wednesday, Sept. 20, brings a powerful Virgo New Moon directly opposite Chiron. 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 gets into all of this and more in your 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 ordering your Virgo Birthday Reading -- recently published and currently at just $44 for some of the clearest, most immediately useful astrology you can find on the internet.

May Mercury smile upon you in all that you do.

Yours & truly,

Amanda Painter
Planet Waves Astrology Editor

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sep. 22) -- Before the Sun leaves your sign tomorrow, I suggest you ponder the meaning of money in your life. Usually this is something taken for granted; the meaning of cash is supposed to be self-evident, though it’s far from it. Ask some real questions and you’ll get some interesting answers.

Your 2017-18 Virgo Birthday Reading by Eric contains insightful and accurate guidance that you can use to understand your personal gifts and ignite your potential. Order your birthday reading now and get instant access.

Libra (Sep. 22-Oct. 23) -- The Moon entered your birth sign early this morning. This might feel like cracking open a window in a musty room on a cool, beautiful day. Tap into a refreshing self-awareness, and notice the benefit of standing back from the world, leaving everyone space to be themselves.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 22) -- Your imagination may take you some interesting places the next few days, offering up ideas for relationships, and some new thoughts and feelings about sex. It’s healthy to keep an open mind about these things, and not fall for thinking you’ve figured it all out -- it being yourself.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 22) -- You may get the idea today that the right thing needs to happen, and you’re going to help. Take your time, though. This astrology is a developing story, and the situation you’re looking at will take some interesting turns over the next few days. Let this play out one careful move at a time.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 20) -- When it comes to one’s true work in life, it’s necessary to give yourself to it truly. On some level, your commitment chooses you as much as you choose it. You do something because it’s the thing to do, with no guarantees. Then you devote yourself fully, with trust and with love.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- When it comes to the life of the spirit, there is no right or wrong. There’s very little to be said, and nothing special you need to do except allow your personal truth to exist on its own terms. You don’t even need to believe anything special. Peace of mind is possible, even in this world.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Your most important and most meaningful relationship is with yourself. This is far easier said than done. We are constantly drawn out of ourselves by various encounters, offers and engagements, as seems to be the case in your life right now. Hold your center; remember who you are.

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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