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October 18, 2017 Daily Almanac, With Your Daily Horoscope (see below)
Today is Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2017
Hebrew date is 28 Tishrei 5778
Islamic date is 28 Muharram 1439
Mayan Tzolk'in Day is 11 Ik'
Mayan Long Count is 13.0.4.16.2
Julian Day is 2458045
Today's Birthdays: Lady Mary Wroth (1587-1651/3), Heinrich von Kleist (1777-1811), D.T. Suzuki (1870-1966), H.L. Davis (1894-1960), Isabel Briggs Myers (1897-1980), James Brooks (1906-1992), Chuck Berry (1926-2017), Howard Shore (1946), Laura Nyro (1947-1997), Ntozake Shange (1948), Wendy Wasserstein (1950-2006), Wynton Marsalis (1961), Rick Moody (1961), Ne-Yo (1979), Freida Pinto (1984), Lindsey Vonn (1984), Zac Efron (1987).
"I think that virtuosity is the first sign of morality in a musician. It means you're serious enough to practice."
-- Wynton Marsalis
Planet Waves FM | Libra New Moon, and the Harvey Weinstein Mess
Tonight's Planet Waves FM [ play episode here] starts off with astrology, though it ends somewhere else. Eric begins with a discussion of the Libra New Moon [ view chart here], which is a rather exciting specimen: it's exactly opposite Uranus, the planet of invention and revolution. It's also making a beautiful shape with centaur Pholus and the Galactic Core. Eric also talks about the revelations concerning Harvey Weinstein, and discusses meeting Amy Goodman last week.
Moon Phase: Moon is in Balsamic (waning crescent) and enters New phase on Oct. 19 at 12:12 pm PDT / 3:12 pm EDT (19:11:58 UTC).
Next New Moon is in Libra on Oct. 19 at 12:12 pm PDT / 3:12 pm EDT (19:11:58 UTC).
Next Full Moon is in Taurus on Nov. 2-3 at 2:46 am PDT / 5:46 am EDT (09:46:02 UTC).
Moon Sign: Moon is in Libra and enters Scorpio on Oct. 19-20 at 6:41 pm PDT / 9:41 pm EDT (01:40:46 UTC).
Sun Degree: 25-26 Libra.
Planetary Stations and Sign Changes
No changes today.
Interesting Selected Aspects | Data by Serennu
-- Mars square the Galactic Core at 9:07 pm Oct. 17 PDT / 12:07 am EDT (04:07:32 UTC).
-- Mercury conjunct Typhon at 10:39 pm Oct. 17 PDT / 1:39 am EDT (05:38:57 UTC), and Jupiter at 1:54 am PDT / 4:54 am EDT (08:54:07 UTC).
-- Mercury square Varuna at 11:48 pm Oct. 17 PDT / 2:48 am EDT (06:48:34 UTC).
-- Venus square Hylonome at 4:28 am PDT / 7:28 am EDT (11:28:21 UTC).
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If Your Birthday is Oct. 18
(The Day of Personal Leadership) | Libra Birthday Reading | All Other Signs
Today's Moon-Venus conjunction on your birthday is encouraging you to show the world your beauty, and to love with an open heart. You don't need to save your affection for someone special. Love everyone and everything, and let the good vibes roll. If you go light on expectations, that's celebrating true freedom, which will radiate into your life many other ways.
Written in the Planets
Do you need to negotiate or finalize any business dealings? Today's conjunction between Mercury and Jupiter should be favorable for that, offering both the broad view and an unusual level of shrewdness and depth of understanding. If you need to dive deep into any subject matter, this astrology should let you slide right in. In dealing with others, notice where your level of patience and compassion are; feeling like you have none left could be a sign that it's time to shift your perspective. Letting your heart lead is one way to rise above the level of criticism and power (or defensiveness), and to allow something larger to help you be humane. Ask the universe for that assistance if you need it.
 Order your Libra audio reading today, and get instant access to the two astrology segments (the tarot reading will be following shortly -- and at that time, the price will increase). Please use this link.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
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. 
Daily Horoscope for October 18, 2017 | By Eric Francis Coppolino
If Today is Your Birthday
Today's Moon-Venus conjunction on your birthday is encouraging you to show the world your beauty, and to love with an open heart. You don't need to save your affection for someone special. Love everyone and everything, and let the good vibes roll. If you go light on expectations, that's celebrating true freedom, which will radiate into your life many other ways. You share a birthday with Chuck Berry, Ne-Yo, and Freida Pinto.
Aries (March 20-April 19) -- With the Moon conjunct Venus today, love is in the air. Yet it would seem that the prevailing problem people have with affection is learning how to receive it. So open up to what's coming toward you, and appreciate the subtle beauty in everyone, and the hint of boldness in those who seem shy.
"One's relationship to change is the underlying reality that determines how one handles transits. This relationship counts for a lot now, and you would be wise to bring it to full awareness. What you're currently experiencing is the culmination of six years of nonstop and ever-increasing energy. All of that has been excellent preparation. Now, you're experiencing the actual threshold, the invocation of your new life."
-- From your 2017 annual reading by Eric Francis, The Book of Your Life -- which you can read here. Eric's beginning work on the 2018 annual edition, and we'll have more news about that soon.
Taurus (April 19-May 20) -- Today's Moon-Venus conjunction is a reward for a job well done. It would seem like you're involved with some unusual or even extraordinary project that's brought out the best in you. You've learned how to get out of your own way and let your very best work come through.
"You possess actual creativity, actual devotion and a strong tendency to be ethical. If you don't let fear contaminate your mind, you will be able to connect these things in the form of your true vocation. If you are involved in what you consider to be your true vocation, you will have opportunities to go deeper and to bring in something that has the power to change you and change the world around you. That's the mark of truth: it's alive, it's active, it's provocative, and it compels you to establish an ongoing relationship with it."
-- From your 2017 annual reading by Eric Francis, The Book of Your Life -- which you can read here. Eric's beginning work on the 2018 annual edition, and we'll have more news about that soon.
Gemini (May 20-June 21) -- Be grateful if you have work that you get wrapped up in. If your work is not so thrilling, find ways to make it interesting or turn it into a game. And then look for options and possibilities for what you can do that's interesting rather than merely designed to pay the bills.
"The two most significant aspects of life -- love, and work -- are coming in at full strength at the moment. You're in a moment unlike any other you've lived through, at least speaking from the viewpoint of your astrology. It's all so much that you might not be so thrilled; you may not see the opportunities in the wild mash-up of factors that are influencing your life. To begin with, I am here to remind you that you're larger than it all."
-- From your 2017 annual reading by Eric Francis, The Book of Your Life -- which you can read here. Eric's beginning work on the 2018 annual edition, and we'll have more news about that soon.
Cancer (June 21-July 22) -- You've been living with Pluto as a feature of your solar chart for nearly 10 years, which has a tendency to ramp up the intensity of your relationships, and leave you looking for a safe place. Sometimes you feel it more than others, and you might be feeling it right now. You are safe.
"You are the kind of person who must become your intentions and give everything all you've got. You feel better when you do this, even if you're having to stretch a little. Being half-hearted does not suit you. You are a whole-hearted person, you want to feel that fully, and you want to be appreciated for what you do. This is the essence of self-esteem and it's currently one of the most basic elements of your astrology."
-- From your 2017 annual reading by Eric Francis, The Book of Your Life -- which you can read here. Eric's beginning work on the 2018 annual edition, and we'll have more news about that soon.
Leo (July 22-Aug. 23) -- Today's glorious conjunction of Mercury and Jupiter will either reassure you that you're utterly safe and secure in the world, or stir up your worst fears. Don't take either extreme seriously. Make a conscious effort to enjoy what you have, and make a note of where there's room for improvement.
"The more you take a proactive and creative role, the less it will feel like changes are happening to you and the more it will feel like you are working with the incoming forces to create the change that you want. Therefore, pay close attention to just what that is: know what you want to change. I suggest you work with two lists: what you want to resolve or eliminate, and what you want to create. Both will happen as part of the same process."
-- From your 2017 annual reading by Eric Francis, The Book of Your Life -- which you can read here. Eric's beginning work on the 2018 annual edition, and we'll have more news about that soon.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sep. 22) -- It's easy to blame things on relationships. It's easy to blame things on other people. It's more challenging to fully admit to any role you've had in creating an issue, or a feeling, though that's where your power comes from. Taking personal responsibility has absolutely nothing to do with blame.
"You could say that apart from all the psychological concepts attached to self-esteem, the experience you're looking for is feeling good about who you are. This is a feeling, not a concept. Rather than strive for the feeling, the thing to do is give yourself the experiences that you want; the experiences that will enrich you and help you develop into your personhood. To feel good about yourself, it's vital that you know how to express who you are, and what you feel."
-- From your 2017 annual reading by Eric Francis, The Book of Your Life -- which you can read here. Eric's beginning work on the 2018 annual edition, and we'll have more news about that soon.
A Lifeline for These Times: Your 2017-18 Libra Birthday Reading
"Today I was listening to last year's reading and I kept feeling that I needed to get this year's reading; I'm so glad I did. It answered everything, or at least helped me to realize I'm okay and actually very excited."
-- Rhonda Benson
Dear Friend and Reader:
When the entire world seems to be losing its collective mind, having somewhere to turn for solace, sanity and a way to make sense of it all is crucial. Resources that enable you to see how your life fits into the bigger picture -- and which give you a sense of your potential, and how to make the most of it -- can truly be a lifeline.
To that end, Eric recently recorded the two astrology sections of your 2017-18 Libra Birthday Reading (the tarot segment will be ready shortly).
This means you can get instant access to an astrological lifeline that has been crafted specifically for you -- whether you have your Sun, rising sign or Moon in Libra.
Eric designs these readings as a kind of life-coaching, spiritual healing, cheerleading and strategic problem-solving hybrid. You get a clear sense that you belong on this planet at this time for a reason -- and that activating your soul's purpose is entirely doable, even if you face painful challenges. Eric's birthday readings address these issues with clarity, sensitivity and an eye to the greater energetic landscape -- so you can see your path more clearly and take your next steps with confidence and peace.
With Jupiter now in your house of what you value (including your self-esteem), you'll be well-positioned to access and integrate two other major planet sign-changes that directly affect Libra: Saturn entering Capricorn in December of this year, and Chiron entering Aries in April 2018. With these planets ringing the bells of your home-work axis and your self-partner axis, the next 12 months of your life (and beyond) are sure to be dynamic.
"Wow, you have just blown me away. So precise with what l am going through Libra Sun and Libra Moon and you haven't even looked at my chart! Well done, Eric."
-- Judy Newland
I hope you'll take advantage of this opportunity to order your 2017-18 Libra Birthday Reading -- before the next price increase (which will occur when the tarot segment is recorded).
Yours & truly,
Amanda Painter
P.S. If you'd like to check Eric's accuracy and review your past 12 months, you're invited to listen to last year's Libra reading, as a gift -- before you purchase your current reading.
 "Your workplace must be not just habitable but truly supportive. You simply must like the place where you work, or you risk your mental and emotional health. Others can get by with jobs they hate, or substandard working environments; you cannot. Therefore, invest the time and energy that you need to have a place of work that supports your creativity, your health and your wellbeing."
-- From your 2017 annual reading by Eric Francis, The Book of Your Life -- which you can read here. Eric's beginning work on the 2018 annual edition, and we'll have more news about that soon.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 22) -- At the moment, you seem to be guided by forces you cannot see and may not understand. But you can trust your guidance, especially if listening and following leaves you in a calm and peaceful state. Remember that you have tremendous powers you can use to make the world a better place.
"You must gather with people who share common values with you. You can no longer afford to invest your precious time and psychic energy with people who do not embody the highest vibration of what you desire, and know to be true. You will feel better about yourself when you can speak openly about what you value the most, and spend time with those who share your spiritual goals and your purpose for living."
-- From your 2017 annual reading by Eric Francis, The Book of Your Life -- which you can read here. Eric's beginning work on the 2018 annual edition, and we'll have more news about that soon.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 22) -- The only sane role to take in the current world is one fully devoted to planetary service. Anyone taking advantage of others is racking up a load of karma, particularly right now, when so many need so much help. You know how much you can do to improve the situation. So get busy.
"To succeed, your work plan must have metes and bounds. You must choose the specific things you need to accomplish within a specific timeframe, and these choices must be prioritized. This does not mean that you will follow your plans exactly, and you'll very likely alter your priorities as you proceed. Yet it's essential to start with some organized scheme, so that you have an overview, and you have a first draft to revise."
-- From your 2017 annual reading by Eric Francis, The Book of Your Life -- which you can read here. Eric's beginning work on the 2018 annual edition, and we'll have more news about that soon.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 20) -- It's good that you're willing to be unpopular, though don't make a thing of it. It's OK to be mildly entertained if you annoy anyone by telling the truth or doing the right thing, but you'll tarnish the effects if you take too much pride in that. People know you have guts, even if they don't say anything.
"You are someone who is more connected to the wider flow of the human experience than you might otherwise be. Even if you're not an official leader, or into politics, you are connected (often rather consciously) to aspects of life that extend far beyond yourself. This connection sometimes comes bursting into your life when you're not vaguely interested. Sometimes you feel it as a direct calling, and you may or may not know what to do with that."
-- From your 2017 annual reading by Eric Francis, The Book of Your Life -- which you can read here. Eric's beginning work on the 2018 annual edition, and we'll have more news about that soon.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) --
You know right from wrong, and it's essential that you put this awareness to good use. You're not in any position to violate your own ethics, or any community standards. You have a long leash, but that's not the point. You must be a shining example to others not as strong as you are.
"Within the morphogenetic fields of your sign is an inbred rebelliousness of mind. This comes with the refusal to accept patterns imposed by others; the capacity to hybridize one's views and have original positions on social and political issues; which in turn leads to a kind of eccentricity that is very much a quality of your nature. So too is a distinct inventiveness, if you can keep your mind awake, alert and young."
-- From your 2017 annual reading by Eric Francis, The Book of Your Life -- which you can read here. Eric's beginning work on the 2018 annual edition, and we'll have more news about that soon.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Mercury has now joined Jupiter in Scorpio, the sign for you that represents that delightful blend of sexuality and spirituality. This is a bold reminder to engage only with people who share your immense respect for life, and who truly honor something greater than themselves. They do exist.
"After many adventures, misadventures, developments, challenges and crises, you've integrated the many seemingly separate facets of who you were into someone who you now most distinctly are. I suggest you make a study of this gradual transformation that's taken over your life, and which is nearly complete. Feel the ways in which you've worked out problems that seemed to have no solution. Notice how your confidence level has increased."
-- From your 2017 annual reading by Eric Francis, The Book of Your Life -- which you can read here. Eric's beginning work on the 2018 annual edition, and we'll have more news about that soon.
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.
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