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October 2, 2017 Daily Almanac, With Your Daily Horoscope (see below)

Today is Monday, Oct. 2, 2017
Hebrew date is 12 Tishrei 5778
Islamic date is 11 Muharram 1439

Mayan Tzolk'in Day is 8 Kimi
Mayan Long Count is 13.0.4.15.6
Julian Day is 2458029

Today's Birthdays: Elizabeth Montagu (1718-1800), Nat Turner (1800-1831), Mahatma Gandhi (1869-1948), Bud Abbott (1897-1974), Graham Greene (1904-1991), Moses Gunn (1929-1993), Don McLean (1945), Annie Leibovitz (1949), Sting (1951), Lorraine Bracco (1954), Kelly Ripa (1970), Proof (1973-2006), Camilla Belle (1986).

"An error does not become truth by reason of multiplied propagation, nor does truth become error because nobody sees it. Truth stands, even if there be no public support. It is self-sustained."
-- Mahatma Gandhi

Mirrors of Awareness: Conjunction and Opposition
Dear Friend and Reader:
Last week's astrology was dominated by three unusual oppositions, or 180-degree meetings, between the planets -- Mercury opposite Chiron, Mars opposite Neptune and Jupiter opposite Uranus. And, suitably, it was quite a week of contention and controversy; though lately that hardly seems to let up for a moment. If you had any breakthroughs, or made any important discoveries, remember them well, so they don't get lost in the swirl of your life.
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Venus and Mars as billiard balls, shown in a conjunction on the cover of Paul McCartney & Wings' 1975 album. The cover art is by Hipgnosis, which did many of the album covers of that era, including Obscured by Clouds, Dark Side of the Moon and Animals by Pink Floyd. Here's a complete list.
This week, we have an unusual synchronicity of an opposition -- the Full Moon -- combined with a relatively rare conjunction of Venus and Mars.
Of the two, the Full Moon, which takes place in Aries, is the one you're most likely to notice directly; for example, as heightened emotion, unusual dream activity, or wanting to push things to a head.
Full Moons distinguish between the energies of the signs involved, in this case Aries and Libra. They pull the picture into high contrast. Conjunctions guide us to blend, morph and merge the energies involved; in this case Mars, which rules Aries, and Venus, which rules Libra.
The two events are related by their astrological symbols, and by the fact that they happen within two hours of one another, on Thursday afternoon Eastern time. When you see that kind of synch, it's a reminder to pay attention. The Full Moon is a rare moment of connection to the natural world that's available even for people living in cities. There's something primal about the Full Moon, something evocative of ancient memory and patterns of behavior: hunting, for example.
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Moon Phase: Moon is in Waxing Gibbous phase and enters Full phase on Oct. 5 at 11:40 am PDT / 2:40 pm EDT (18:40:02 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 Aquarius and enters Pisces today at 7:26 am PDT / 10:26 am EDT (14:26:10 UTC).
Sun Degree: 10-11 Libra.

Planetary Stations and Sign Changes
Moon enters Pisces at 7:26 am PDT / 10:26 am EDT (14:26:10 UTC).

Interesting Selected Aspects | Data by Serennu
-- Sun square Chariklo at 11:15 pm Oct. 1 PDT / 2:15 am EDT (06:15:16 UTC).
-- Mercury square Hylonome at 8:35 am PDT / 11:35 am EDT (15:35:01 UTC).
-- Mercury conjunct Elatus at 2:12 pm PDT / 5:12 pm EDT (21:12:03 UTC).

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If Your Birthday is Oct. 2
(The Day of Verbal Acuity) | Libra Birthday Reading | All Other Signs
Devote yourself to your intimate relationships, with all your heart and soul. This includes more than just your romantic or primary partnerships, though those are included. Devotion means going deeper than immediate gratification, self-serving values, or some great promise for the future. It's about tapping into the continuous, steady property of love that's available in every moment.

Written in the Planets
Today the Sun and Mercury (both in early Libra) form squares to two centaur planets (both in early Capricorn) known for their somewhat contrasting attitudes to relationships. Much of astrology has a tendency to bring up the issue of our relationship with ourselves; including our inner polarity that we project onto interactions with others. The trend of self-marriage, or sologamy, has been in the news lately too. All this is suggesting that we can each be a whole person, without reference to anyone else. Whatever your partnership status, celebrate yourself today.

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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 October 2, 2017 | By Eric Francis Coppolino
If Today is Your Birthday
Devote yourself to your intimate relationships, with all your heart and soul. This includes more than just your romantic or primary partnerships, though those are included. Devotion means going deeper than immediate gratification, self-serving values, or some great promise for the future. It's about tapping into the continuous, steady property of love that's available in every moment. You share a birthday with Mahatma Gandhi, Don McLean, and Annie Leibovitz.
Aries
Aries (March 20-April 19) -- It may take you a couple of days to get your bearings this week, though you'll save time if you focus on the purpose of each of your relationships and collaborations. If you run into any static, consider that you've given someone the wrong assignment, then tidy that up.
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
Taurus (April 19-May 20) -- This continues to be a bold and creative time in your life, and it's no fleeting affair. You are learning how to take things to another level, in art, in love and in service. It may seem like a challenge to balance these things out, until you remember that they are all the same thing.
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.
Gemini
Gemini (May 20-June 21) -- There are benefits to spiritual practice. You will reap those benefits today, whether you're a longtime seeker or you finally decide that now is the time to turn your energy within yourself and seek peace of mind. The light of spirit is the light of love. There's no doom or gloom, only beauty.
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.
Cancer
Cancer (June 21-July 22) -- Your sign is ruled by the goddess Luna, which is heading for a spectacular event later this week -- Wednesday's Aries Full Moon. This takes place in the career and reputation angle of your chart, which is saying to focus this aspect of your life well. Do your very best work and stay visible.
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.
Leo, Virgo Birthday Readings Complete

Dear Friend of Planet Waves:

If what we're seeing in the wake of the Aug. 21 total solar eclipse is any indication of how influential it was, astrology is alive and kicking in your personal world. I've spent the last couple of days finishing the Leo and Virgo birthday readings, and I want you to know they're available.

They are also somewhat late, though this has been a work ethic issue: I don't do this kind of sensitive reading when I'm in any way stressed, unrested, or distracted. That time finally arrived Friday and Saturday, and these readings are now available.

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You may view the glyph key here.
We are in the midst of extraordinary astrology: we're living in the wake of so much that's happened, so much that is happening now, and so much coming up. You need all the information you can get. 

Having access to sensitive and accurate astrological keys is a direct advantage. You know the psychic weather when you know the astrology. I work in both the personal and the transpersonal, describing certain inner developments in your life, as well as developments in the world around you -- and then I describe where the two meet.

I work in human language, using astro-lingo only as necessary. My message is designed to be both positive and informative: while I'm a pretty good astrologer, I am an even better motivational speaker. I believe in your potential, and I am honored and happy to offer you the keys to realizing your personal gifts.

We are, as well, living through extraordinarily trying times. It's not easy to be alive right now, but if you can keep your awareness up, and stay a little bit above the fray, and look toward the future, these are indeed brilliant and challenging and amazing times to engage fully with life.

Because these readings are being delivered late, we're going to keep the pre-order price of $44 for a while. You may get your Leo reading here, or your Virgo reading here. These are especially poignant for your rising sign, as my emphasis is on the houses.

Both include original new music by Vision Quest. You may listen to our live stream here.

We are also offering pre-order on the Libra reading, which I reckon will be done pretty soon -- probably within a few days after the equinox.

Speaking of, I mention in Virgo that I've recently published an article in The Mountain Astrologer called It's All in the Houses. This is an informative, easy-to-follow article that will open up your astrological thinking. The way that I can do these readings for you so accurately is that I understand the houses, or at least I sincerely strive to. I explain how that works in the article, which is free to anyone. If you want to take this deeper, we do offer a class by the same name.

Thank you for being a customer of Planet Waves, and for doing your part to make the world a friendlier, warmer and more intelligent place.

With love, your astrologer,

P.S. If you missed In the Shadow of the Moon, you may access all 12 signs here, or single serving signs here.
Leo
Leo (July 22-Aug. 23) -- Your attention will be pulled to important matters of partnership over the next few days. It will be helpful if you distinguish the facts from your emotional responses to them. If you can do that, you'll be able to understand the viewpoint of someone you care about, and respond appropriately.
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
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sep. 22) -- Venus and Mars in your birth sign are approaching a conjunction, exact on Wednesday.  This brings things together for you just as the Full Moon hints that they might be pulled apart. The thing to keep together is yourself. Center your life within yourself, and keep at arm's length any drama.
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.
Turn Up the Flame with Your Libra Birthday Reading
Awesome, so uplifting and so 'IT' -- a wonderful birthday message. Eric, thank you. Your service has reached farther and deeper than you know. Turn up the flame on the human blow-torch, baby.
-- Eryca Willinger
Dear Friend and Reader:

Your birthday season has begun, and this year it's extra special. Just as the Sun is making its way through the early degrees of your sign, it forms a conjunction with the asteroid Vesta, which symbolizes devotion, the sacred flame and the hearth.

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This distinctive conjunction offers you the opportunity to lend your energies to what you're passionate about -- what matters to you the very most.

Your 2017-18 Libra Birthday Reading by Eric Francis will give you on-point and accurate guidance to help you optimize your power and direct it where you need it to go.

Your forthcoming solar year will also see Saturn entering your fellow cardinal sign Capricorn; and Chiron entering your relationship sign Aries. Eric will discuss all this and more, in a friendly, accessible recording you can come back and listen to as often as you need.

The Libra birthday reading will contain two 30-minute segments of audio astrology, plus a tarot reading for your year (and an extended written description of your sign).
As always, your reading is spot on and validates what I am experiencing in life at this time. The sheer acknowledgment that as a Libra I need balance, beauty and aesthetics in my life to make me tick on, balanced, in my day-to-day endeavors and consequently some very huge endeavors for the year was just what I needed to keep going.
-- Ginger Aarons
Pre-order your Libra birthday reading here for the earliest price of just $33. Note that once the reading is published, the price will increase -- so you'll want to get your copy very soon.

Thank you for your business. May the light of your hearth shine bright.

With best wishes,
Amy Elliott

P.S. This reading makes an excellent and lasting gift for the Libra you know and love -- and is also incredibly well-suited for anyone with Libra rising or a Libra Moon.
Libra
Libra (Sep. 22-Oct. 23) -- You may feel that your good luck is running out, though no such thing is true. Also, good fortune is rarely the result of random chance. There are many other factors, particularly your own tenacity, and your commitment to integrity. Keep working those angles and the best will be yet to come.
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.
Scorpio
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 22) -- Pay careful attention to how you manage your public image, and what's really going on inside you. It's sometimes necessary to project one thing even if you feel another, but for you it's essential that you know the difference and never believe your own press release. Stay honest with yourself.
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.
Sagittarius
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 22) -- Your ruling planet Jupiter is getting ready to change signs, and this may be coming with the feeling that you have to prepare for some big change. To that end, follow what your intuition is telling you. That's to say: get your suitcase ready to travel even if you don't know where you might be 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 life after the Great American Eclipse. Order all 12 signs here (recommended), or choose your individual signs.
Capricorn
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 20) -- You're under exceptionally strong aspects where work, reputation and career are concerned. Yet you may feel like you have to give something up in order to get what you want. That may be true, though do you really need the thing you're supposedly being asked to sacrifice?
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.
Aquarius
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- What really matters to you? Every time you consider this question, you may get a different answer. The question, then, becomes: what do they all have in common? That will provide you with all the information you need to know as to whether you're acting in accord with your own values.
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.
Pisces
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) -- The Moon in your sign for the next three days will have you feeling sensitive to the point of being clairvoyant. Yet you must not confuse your perceptions with any form of absolute truth, or act merely on a hunch. Take your time, keep your senses on, and let the facts percolate in gradually.
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.
Scopes
Monthly Horoscopes and Publishing Schedule Notes

We published your extended monthly horoscopes for October on Thursday, Sept. 21. Your extended monthly horoscopes for September were published on Thursday, Aug. 24. 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.

Planet Waves (ISSN 1933-9135) is published each Tuesday and Thursday evening in Kingston, New York, by Planet Waves, Inc. Core Community membership: $197/year. Editor and Publisher: Eric Francis Coppolino. Web Developer: Anatoly Ryzhenko. Astrology Editor: Amanda Painter. Client Services: Amy Elliott. Eric's Assistant: Ellen Dockery. Astrology Fact Checker: Len Wallick. Copy Editor and Fact Checker: Jessica Keet. Media Consultant: Andrew Ellis Marshall McLuhan. Music Director: Daniel Sternstein. Bass and Drums: Daniel Grimsland. Additional Research, Writing and Opinions: Amy Jacobs, Cindy Ragusa and Carol van Strum.

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