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December 21, 2017 Daily Almanac, With Your Daily Horoscope (see below)
Today is Thursday, Dec. 21, 2017
Hebrew date is 3 Tevet 5778
Islamic date is 3 Rabi'-II 1439
Mayan Tzolk'in Day is 10 Kimi
Mayan Long Count is 13.0.5.1.6
Julian Day is 2458109
Today's Birthdays: Thomas Allen (1542-1632), Hermann Joseph Muller (1890-1967), Rebecca West (1892-1983), Alicia Alonso (1921), Paul Winchell (1922-2005), David Baker (1931-2016), Phil Donohue (1935), Jane Fonda (1937), Frank Zappa (1940-1993), Michael Tilson Thomas (1944), Carl Wilson (1946-1998), Samuel L. Jackson (1948), Betty Wright (1953), Govinda (1959), Kiefer Sutherland (1966), Julie Deply (1969), Tom Sturridge (1985).
"The more boring a child is, the more the parents, when showing off the child, receive adulation for being good parents -- because they have a tame child-creature in their house."
-- Frank Zappa
Len Wallick | Not Bad is Good
Saturn left Sagittarius behind to enter Capricorn early today. As Len Wallick sees it, you could very plausibly think of the occasion as something like coming home for a while -- just in time for a holiday season when many of us will be doing just that.
Moon Phase: Moon is in New Phase and enters Waxing Crescent phase Dec. 22 at 2:18 am PST / 5:18 am EST (10:18:17 UTC).
Next Full Moon is in Cancer on Jan. 1-2 at 6:24 pm PST / 9:24 pm EST (02:24:00 UTC).
Corresponding New Moon in Capricorn is on Jan. 16-17 at 6:17 pm PST / 9:17 pm EST (02:17:09 UTC).
Moon Sign: Moon is in Aquarius and enters Pisces on Dec. 23 at 6:42 am PST / 9:42 am EST (14:41:39 UTC).
Sun Degree: 30 Sagittarius-1 Capricorn.
Planetary Stations and Sign Changes
Sun enters Capricorn at 8:28 am PST / 11:28 am EST (16:27:51 UTC).
Interesting Selected Aspects | Data by Serennu
-- Sun square Salacia at 10:54 am PST / 1:54 pm EST (18:54:10 UTC).
-- Ceres square Vesta at 12:35 pm PST / 3:35 pm EST (20:34:31 UTC).
-- Sun conjunct Saturn at 1:08 pm PST / 4:08 pm EST (21:08:24 UTC), and Quaoar at 5:24 pm PST / 8:24 pm EST (01:24:03 Dec. 22 UTC).
-- Venus conjunct Ixion at 1:10 pm PST / 4:10 pm EST (21:09:52 UTC).
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If Your Birthday is Dec. 21
(The Day of the Great Enigma) | Birthday Readings: Sagittarius | Capricorn | Others
Today's magnificent conjunction of the Sun and your ruling planet Saturn, in your birth sign, on your birthday, is a blessing from the cosmos. For one thing, you know that if you set a goal and are willing to work toward it, nothing is out of reach. You can feel good about yourself, and you can reach the financial success you aspire to.
Written in the Planets
Today's extraordinary astrology invites you to begin a new era in your life. It might not feel so very momentous right away; but once Mercury has turned and is once again flying forwards, the picture will likely start to become clearer. Consider this a phase of review and evaluation, which is as much about recognizing and preparing to discard what you don't need, as inviting in what you do. Start deciding on the ground rules and your aspirational goals. These are the foundations on which you can then, if you wish, build an entirely new way of being.
New Features Added:
Understanding Key Life Transits of Saturn, Chiron and Uranus
Dear Friend and Reader:
The Art of Becoming is your 2018 annual reading. This is my 20th time at the rodeo! And that's a good thing, because to write about the transits of the coming year will take experience. If you're new to the discussion of this project, I've linked a letter in the last paragraph.
I've added three new features to The Art of Becoming, for those who pre-order all 12 signs: videos that cover Chiron in Aries, and Aries Chiron returns; Uranus in Taurus, and Uranus oppositions; and Saturn in Capricorn, including those two Saturn return groups (first and second). These cover many age groups and sub-generations.
These videos are included if you pre-order all 12 signs. Then they will be spun off as separate products. They will not be included with post-publication orders, or single-sign orders. Each will be offered separately for $37.37 each.
I've wanted to do transit readings like this for years! One distinction about my astrological career is that rather than predicting transits, I've been listening to my clients tell me the stories of their transits for more than two decades.
The current pre-order price is $99, which includes written readings for all 12 signs, plus the Saturn, Chiron and Uranus video presentations. Those will be published before the written readings, by the way.
Delivery is expected in January. That's the time estimate, based on 20 years' experience doing this project. If you're curious to read more about The Art of Becoming, here's a detailed letter describing how I do the readings and what they contain.
And if you have not read your 2017 reading, you may do so here at no charge.
Sign up today. The next price increase will be soon!
Thank you for trusting me as your astrologer, and for participating in Planet Waves.
With love,
Daily Horoscope for December 21, 2017 | By Eric Francis Coppolino
If Today is Your Birthday
Today's magnificent conjunction of the Sun and your ruling planet Saturn, in your birth sign, on your birthday, is a blessing from the cosmos. For one thing, you know that if you set a goal and are willing to work toward it, nothing is out of reach. You can feel good about yourself, and you can reach the financial success you aspire to. You share a birthday with Jane Fonda, Samuel L. Jackson, and Kiefer Sutherland.
Aries (March 20-April 19) -- The Sun crosses the midheaven angle of your solar chart today, forming a conjunction with Saturn. This is an endorsement of your long-range professional plans, and your willingness to work for them. We live in times of supposed instant gratification. In truth, no such thing exists.
"One gift you get from Pluto in Capricorn is the ability to align your goals with the rapidly changing conditions of the world. You are in an excellent position to take advantage of the shifting, quaking and shaking state of society. This of course requires being present and not being afraid when things get really real. You can and must look for the opportunities presented by change."
-- 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. Pre-order now.
Taurus (April 19-May 20) -- One thing that's been distressing you is the pace of life. No Taurus person on the planet likes to see the days, months and seasons whizzing by faster than they can keep track. And, usually, you prefer to keep your life simple. The Sun's entry into Capricorn will help you do just that.
"If you ever feel lost or misguided, come back to purpose, which you will know when you feel it. Experiment all you need to. The more you experiment with bringing purpose and meaning to the surface of your consciousness, and consider them carefully, the more strength you will have; the more persistence; and more motivation and energy."
-- 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. Pre-order now.
Gemini (May 20-June 21) -- Don't be deceived by false clarity. It's true that you may have an opinion or idea that seems to resolve the whole problem, though there's more to the picture. The world is in constant motion, and tomorrow your perspective will change. Therefore, be gentle, and don't force it on anyone.
"The dualism of Gemini is well known; you can live in a world of relative truth, which might work for you -- though consider how it works for those you influence. Pisces is the place in the zodiac where opposites are integrated and resolved, and for you this happens through your most meaningful work."
-- 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. Pre-order now.
Cancer (June 21-July 22) -- You've got an old-fashioned streak. Usually, the latest great thing is not even vaguely of interest to you. You also respect traditional values in relationships. You would be wise only to associate with others who appreciate the wisdom of the past without being stuck to it. Flexibility is key.
"Living in peace with your desire is one commitment to make to yourself. As you do this, it will have an influence on your relationships. This is to say, as you raise your energy and commit to being real with what you want, others will take notice. Ultimately the result will be living in your body rather than in your head."
-- 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. Pre-order now.
Leo (July 22-Aug. 23) -- You're not in this alone. Whatever you may have to do, whatever you may be facing, whatever responsibility has been handed to you, there are people who will assist you. They are ready, willing and able. You don't need many, just the two or three who have the skill, ethics and willingness.
"If you consider yourself to be at the center of your social circle, or an integral part of your community, the changes you make in your own life constitute a form of leadership for the people around you. You can count on the fact that the people who look up to you are waiting for your initiative."
-- 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. Pre-order now.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sep. 22) -- One quality of Virgo is a missing childhood. Think of the kid who's carrying the groceries, or an older child taking care of his or her younger siblings. Saturn's recent entry into your fellow earth sign Capricorn is a reminder that it's time to claim your fun, your pleasure, and the privilege of being young.
"The universe is not usually embraced all at once, nor is your place in the universe. Rather, you engage with it in momentary interactions, and you make it with everything you make, everyone you speak to, everyone and everything you touch. Imagine that in each of those contacts, you weave existence, and give life to the world."
-- 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. Pre-order now.
Libra (Sep. 22-Oct. 23) -- Saturn has entered the angle of your solar chart where you hold on to family baggage, insecurities, and other residue of the past. You're embarking on an extended phase of cleaning out those closets, and right away would be a fantastic time to begin -- literally, with clearing an actual closet.
"Trust yourself, and trust your body, if you embody what I call the thresholder. The thresholder is one whose role is to bring others to the edge. You can only take them to the edge; they must cross over themselves. Others can only take you to the edge; you must cross over it yourself, and see who welcomes you on the other side of the journey."
-- 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. Pre-order now.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 22) -- If you feel called to become a writer, or to develop your writing talent, now is the time to turn that calling into a commitment. Be aware, however, that this takes sustained, long-term discipline and practice. Start with writing a good sentence, then work your way up to a presentable paragraph.
"Make some peace with what you really feel beneath the surface tension of appearances. The reason that staying superficial is so popular is because it negates feeling. Yet every facet of your astrology is saying that it's essential to go deep -- and that depth is an essential element in feeling good about who you are, and discovering who you are."
-- 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. Pre-order now.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 22) -- Over the next 24 hours, your opinion of a partner or loved one may change rapidly, in ways that you were not predicting. This is neither good nor bad; it just is, and it will help if you're honest with yourself about your viewpoint or opinion. What to do about it is another matter entirely.
"You might think of Saturn as the one missing and necessary ingredient in Sagittarius. It's not an easy mix. It is, however, a imperative one, if you want to get anything done; if you want to claim your full personhood. To live free means to take up responsibility for your destiny."
-- 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. Pre-order now.
Capricorn Birthdays 2018
A Blessing from the Cosmos
"The Capricorn 2017 Birthday Reading was expansive and mind-blowing, and absolutely on the money in everything. You helped me immeasurably as I change and change and grow, and change some more. What a time!"
-- Linsey
Dear Friend and Reader:
Later tonight, your ruling planet Saturn enters your sign. Some people fear Saturn; but for you its arrival so close to the solstice is a blessing from the cosmos.
If you're someone with a Capricorn Sun, rising sign or Moon, Saturn in your sign the next three years is a reminder that if you set a goal and are willing to work toward it, nothing is out of reach. It can be hard to feel that way in this day and age, but now you have a powerful ally in your corner.
One of your most meaningful tasks for the coming four seasons is defining yourself in a way that's not dependent upon tribal identity. How exactly do you do that? Eric will be covering that -- along with the opportunities, challenges and essential mission of Saturn in your sign -- in your 2018 Capricorn Birthday Reading.
He'll also cover 2018's other major planetary sign changes in your reading (Uranus into Taurus, your zone of play and creative risk-taking; and Chiron into Aries, your zone of home and the emotional landscape) -- plus additional aspects throughout (and beyond) the year that add nuance and offer creative opportunity.
Eric crafts these readings with the best of his life-coaching, cheerleading and problem-solving skills; the sensitivity of his therapy training; his uncanny knack to help you see challenges from a more empowering perspective; and with the kind of everyday, practical inspiration you can use immediately.
"Your work has always offered me food for thought, options to consider and clarity when needed. Thank you very much for what you do and how you present it."
-- Victoria Bouet
You get two 30-minute astrology segments and a separate tarot reading for your year. When you pre-order your Capricorn reading, you secure the lowest price we offer: only $33. This price increases as we near publication, and then it increases again when it's ready.
Happy Birthday, Capricorn!
Yours & truly,
Amanda Painter
P.S. The 2018 Capricorn Birthday Reading is distinctly different from the Capricorn written reading available in the upcoming Art of Becoming annual project. It covers your key astrology in a different format and emphasis, capitalizing on Eric's more intuitive, improvisational skills. The Birthday Reading also makes a fantastic gift for a loved one!
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 20) -- Over the next 24 hours, Mercury will station direct in the angle of your chart associated with denial. This and other factors will help you slip out of needing the approval or endorsement of others to think you're making the right decision. The only opinion you need is your own.
"The thing is, your future self is not as easy to perceive as your past self. Every transit I've described adds up to you developing in ways that you simply cannot predict, and which therefore amount to a daunting unknown. In order to face who you are becoming, you must face that unknown."
-- 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. Pre-order now.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- If you're angry about something, take concrete steps to solve or resolve whatever it might be. Don't waste your energy complaining; you're just advertising the problem. It will be much easier to look more closely at whatever it is, or however you feel, and then meditate on what to do.
"The fantasy is simple; you're in control. The reality is more complex; feelings are involved. I recommend trying anything that you're bringing out of fantasy at least three times before you make up your mind. Gradually work your way into it. Build your courage. Find the right people and persist in your experiment. Let curiosity drive you."
-- 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. Pre-order now.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Today the Sun joins Saturn in Capricorn, which will help you ease back on the feeling of being followed around by a TV crew. Yet Mercury is reminding you that you're still broadcasting at full strength, even though you may feel like you're relaxing in the cool and shade. The microphone is live.
"There really is no mission, career or vocation: there is you, becoming who you are. I feel like I keep saying this, though this notion keeps coming up in your astrology. You're not really changing; rather, your inner essence is emerging in a way that is both unstoppable and undeniable. And this you can express as mission."
-- 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. Pre-order now.
Monthly Horoscopes and Publishing Schedule Notes
We published your extended monthly horoscopes for December on Wednesday, Nov. 22. Your extended monthly horoscopes for
November were published on Thursday, Oct. 26. 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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