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October 23, 2017 Daily Almanac, With Your Daily Horoscope (see below)
Today is Monday, Oct. 23, 2017
Hebrew date is 3 Cheshvan 5778
Islamic date is 3 Safar 1439
Mayan Tzolk'in Day is 3 Manik'
Mayan Long Count is 13.0.4.16.7
Julian Day is 2458050
Today's Birthdays: Juan Luna (1857-1899), Emma Vyssotsky (1894-1975), Johnny Carson (1925-2005), Philip Kaufman (1936), Wurzel (1949-2011), Ang Lee (1954), Dianne Reeves (1956), Michael Eric Dyson (1958), "Weird Al" Yankovic (1959), Augusten Burroughs (1965), Ryan Reynolds (1976), Miguel (1985).
"I used to feel so alone in the city. All those gazillions of people and then me, on the outside. Because how do you meet a new person? I was very stunned by this for many years. And then I realized, you just say, "Hi." They may ignore you. Or you may marry them. And that possibility is worth that one word."
-- Augusten Burroughs
Sun and Jupiter in Scorpio: A Light on Truth
Dear Friend and Reader:
If you're wondering where Scorpio gets its passionate reputation, chances are it begins with the mixture of fire and water. Scorpio is a water sign; yet it's ruled by Mars, and somehow wound up with a desert animal for a symbol. Further, Scorpio holds the key to the most essential mysteries and desires of human life. Any other sign would implode under the pressure.
Scorpio has been relatively quiet since the Mars retrograde in spring 2016; a time when, among other things, Donald Trump really emerged from the woodwork and began his rise to power.
Yet now Jupiter is taking up residence for about a year. The Sun joins Jupiter (and Mercury) in Scorpio early Monday, at 1:26 am EDT (05:26:36 UTC); it forms a conjunction with Jupiter later in the week, on Thursday.
As the planets gather in this sign, it's reflected in hidden truths being brought to light.
The Weinstein saga is an obvious example; not only in terms of his actual crimes, but the endemic nature of the problem of sexual harassment. The truths we hide from ourselves are usually far less nefarious, if at all; yet our efforts to keep them buried can produce a lot of tension.
There are plenty of ways in which we're conditioned to feel guilt and shame, simply for being who we are; and it prevents us from fully expressing our inner gifts -- unless we face it. And the present activity in Scorpio is calling on us to do precisely that.
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Moon Phase: Moon is in New phase and enters Waxing Crescent phase today at 12:01 pm PDT / 3:01 pm EDT (19:00:41 UTC).
Next Full Moon is in Taurus on Nov. 2-3 at 2:46 am PDT / 5:46 am EDT (09:46:02 UTC).
Corresponding New Moon in Scorpio is on Nov. 18 at 3:42 am PST / 6:42 am EST (11:42:03 UTC).
Moon Sign: Moon is in Sagittarius and enters Capricorn on Oct. 24-25 at 5:12 pm PDT / 8:12 pm EDT (00:12:03 UTC).
Sun Degree: 30 Libra-1 Scorpio.
Planetary Stations and Sign Changes
Sun enters Scorpio at 10:26 pm Oct. 22 PDT / 1:26 am EDT (05:26:36 UTC).
Interesting Selected Aspects | Data by Serennu
-- Venus square Juno at 8:51 am PDT / 11:51 am EDT (15:51:38 UTC).
-- Mars square Orius at 9:16 am PDT / 12:16 pm EDT (16:16:36 UTC).
-- Mars opposite Salacia at 9:41 am PDT / 12:41 pm EDT (16:41:09 UTC).
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If Your Birthday is Oct. 23
(The Day of Conflicting Karma) | Birthday Readings: Libra | Scorpio | Others
You have more to offer than you may think. Yet you'll only find out by giving yourself to who and what you value. This is not giving away, but rather investment in what means the most to you. What you'll discover is that the more you offer, the more you have. You can afford to be generous, especially with your knowledge and your experience.
Written in the Planets
Today, the Sun ingresses Scorpio, joining Jupiter and Mercury. One of the major themes of this setup (and of Scorpio in general) relates to revealing what is hidden. This is an important part of the healing process. When you understand and acknowledge your secrets, it means you can operate with your whole self. If you're not quite sure where to begin, this morning's ingress and Thursday's conjunction between the Sun and Jupiter could both offer some insights.
Introducing the 20th Annual Edition of Planet Waves
Growth Is Inevitable. Becoming Is an Art Form.
Dear Friend of Planet Waves:
Here's the thing: Life goes on. No matter how crazy the world is, we who are alive must keep on living. And that means we must keep growing and becoming.
The more chaotic the world becomes, the more we need a tool that can help us spot the patterns in the chaos -- and that would be astrology. I have long considered astrology just one resource among many potentially useful ones, though with each passing day, the gift of pattern recognition, and how these patterns relate to our lives, is a service that astrology is uniquely suited to provide.
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I have begun preparing THE ART OF BECOMING, the 20th annual edition of Planet Waves. This letter will tell you more about the project, which, if all goes reasonably well, will be delivered during the month of January.
Brief note on pricing policy: we offer the best price for those who purchase sooner. The lowest price point will hold through late Saturday night EDT, and increase in $11 increments till we reach the final pre-order price.
My annual readings provide not only insight but spiritual and psychological leverage. I am not here to predict the future, but rather to help you design your future. The project began as an extended January monthly horoscope; it's now more like an astrological novel, written with the pacing and detail of well-crafted fiction writing.
My focus is on love and work: your relationship to yourself, followed by your relationship to others; your professional activities, financial matters and tapping your creativity.
In the end, I consider myself a motivational presenter. I see my job as helping you get excited about your own potential, and describing the specific ways you can manifest your desires into reality.
In the next section, I will describe some of the transits I'll be writing about in THE ART OF BECOMING. I present these events in human language, using technical terms only as necessary -- and explaining everything as I go. As a journalist, I write to be understood.
This is astrology written for humans, in human language, using concrete examples and images.
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Daily Horoscope for October 23, 2017 | By Eric Francis Coppolino
If Today is Your Birthday
You have more to offer than you may think. Yet you'll only find out by giving yourself to who and what you value. This is not giving away, but rather investment in what means the most to you. What you'll discover is that the more you offer, the more you have. You can afford to be generous, especially with your knowledge and your experience. You share a birthday with Johnny Carson, Ang Lee, and “Weird Al” Yankovic.
Aries (March 20-April 19) -- It's often said that our relationships are mirrors. They show us the contents of our mind and feelings, and are extensions of our inner reality. What are you noticing in that mirror? What is your environment telling you about yourself? Are you looking at a mirror image, or a true image?
"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) -- The Sun has entered your opposite sign Scorpio, which will give your relationships a more solid feeling than they've had in recent weeks or longer. This will also emphasize the deeper reasons you want to connect with others, which include a rare opportunity to learn about life.
"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) -- Stay optimistic, no matter how others may be feeling. For some, keeping things positive is a luxury. For you, it's essential to your health and your sanity. You have a lot to live for right now. These are some of the best weeks of the year astrologically, and you can literally do anything.
"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) -- The Sun's entry into Scorpio overnight is good news if you're into celebrating life. If you follow your pleasure, your activities will deepen into the kind of commitment that chooses you, and where the outcome cannot be predicted. That's OK, as the planets are leaning heavily in your favor.
"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) -- If you can, take a day and do what you love the most. Try to forget about what you must do -- that will still be there. Dancing, playing music, your favorite restaurant, walking across the Brooklyn Bridge or visiting any high place: this will change your perspective and open your mind.
"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) -- You know what matters to you. You have your priorities. And now you'll be able to act on them without the usual hesitation. You also have some things to say, and whether they're important to others doesn't matter: what matters is that you will feel better for letting your thoughts out.
"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) -- For the next few weeks, you'll feel like you have an extra battery pack that you cannot see and that never needs charging. You're drawing energy from some etheric source that is, in truth, right inside you. Have faith in yourself and your mission; which means, stick to it every day.
"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) -- You have some important business to take care of, and you must see about it. The moment you commit to solving this problem, completing an important project or making a long-term commitment, you will get confirmation that you're doing the right thing. Fortune favors those who are responsible.
"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) -- To be a leader, you must be a follower. Any boss who cannot also serve as a competent assistant to someone else is an annoying person. True leadership has a subservient quality. Know your own mind, be true to yourself, and resolve to get along with others, particularly people in authority.
"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 have more freedom than you know, and more latitude to make any decision you want. Yet you must consider whether you're doing the right thing at all times. It will be too easy to make decisions without considering their impact on others; yet you must do so constantly.
"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) -- Over the past few days, Mars and Jupiter have moved in your favor. Today's astrology points to a business or professional opportunity that will increase your visibility and your standing in the world. Visibility means people are watching, and watching closely. Let your true light shine.
"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.
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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