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December 26, 2017 Daily Almanac, With Your Daily Horoscope (see below)
Today is Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2017
Hebrew date is 8 Tevet 5778
Islamic date is 8 Rabi'-II 1439
Mayan Tzolk'in Day is 2 Chuwen
Mayan Long Count is 13.0.5.1.11
Julian Day is 2458114
Today's Birthdays: Charles Babbage (1791-1871), Mary Fairfax Somerville (1780-1872), Henry Miller (1891-1980), Jean Toomer (1894-1967), Steve Allen (1921-2000), Alan King (1927-2004), Lonne Elder III (1927-1996), Regine Zylberberg (1929), Caroll Spinney (1933), Abdul "Duke" Fakir (1935), Bahram Beyzai (1938), Phil Spector (1939), Bill Ayers (1944), Peter Hillary (1954), David Sedaris (1956), Lars Ulrich (1963), Elizabeth Kostova (1964), Jared Leto (1971), Kit Harington (1986).
"Every day we slaughter our finest impulses. That is why we get a heartache when we read those lines written by the hand of a master and recognize them as our own, as the tender shoots which we stifled because we lacked the faith to believe in our own powers, our own criterion of truth and beauty. Every man, when he gets quiet, when he becomes desperately honest with himself, is capable of uttering profound truths. We all derive from the same source. there is no mystery about the origin of things. We are all part of creation, all kings, all poets, all musicians; we have only to open up, only to discover what is already there."
-- Henry Miller
This Week's Horoscope for Capricorn by Eric Francis Coppolino
On Monday Venus joins the Sun, Saturn, Pluto and an unusual point called Quaoar (associated with family patterns and personal creation myths) in your birth sign. You might say this represents the formation of a brand new you, with a whole new mission. At this point of commencement, some basic information will help. First, your mission is to be accountable to yourself. You are responsible for keeping the promises you make to yourself, and you reap the results of your choices. Next, it would be wise of you to keep a close watch on the influence of your family over your choices, your thoughts and your relationships. This influence, of course, is mostly internal, though there are plenty of people still bossed around by their elder relatives well into their 50s and 60s (helicopter parents are nothing new). If that's happening, it's time to get a grip, even if you're much younger. Tribes (of friends) can be just as oppressive. Your life is not about them. It's about you.
You may read all 12 signs here.
Moon Phase: Moon is in Waxing Crescent phase and enters First Quarter phase today at 1:20 am PST / 4:20 am EST (09:20:02 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 Aries and enters Taurus on Dec. 27-28 at 10:23 pm PST / 1: 23 am EST (06:23:05 UTC).
Sun Degree: 5-6 Capricorn.
Planetary Stations and Sign Changes
No changes today.
Interesting Selected Aspects | Data by Serennu
-- Sun square Makemake at 2:51 am PST / 5:51 am EST (10:51:28 UTC).
-- Sun square Logos at 6:19 am PST / 9:19 am EST (14:19:06 UTC).
-- Mars square Okyrhoe at 12:52 pm PST / 3:52 pm EST (20:52:14 UTC).
-- Mercury conjunct the Great Attractor at 7:31 pm PST / 10:31 pm EST (03:31:10 Dec. 27 UTC).
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If Your Birthday is Dec. 26
(The Day of the Indomitable One) | Capricorn Birthday Reading | All Other Signs
Pause when you feel like you're under pressure that you don't understand. Notice when you feel as if you're being pushed around, especially by the influences of your family. You're at a stage in life when your single most important mission is taking charge of your life in a fully conscious way -- which means being aware of "unconscious" influences.
Written in the Planets
Today's first quarter Moon amid other astrology is a reminder that we all have something unique to contribute to the world. This starts, more often than not, with learning to express your personal truth. That means identifying your passions and aspirations, and finding ways to pursue them sincerely and with integrity. Not only does this help fulfill your calling; it ignites the courage of others to follow your example. This can be done gradually: one task, one day, or one brush stroke at a time.
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 26, 2017 | By Eric Francis Coppolino
If Today is Your Birthday
Pause when you feel like you're under pressure that you don't understand. Notice when you feel as if you're being pushed around, especially by the influences of your family. You're at a stage in life when your single most important mission is taking charge of your life in a fully conscious way -- which means being aware of "unconscious" influences. You share a birthday with Lonne Elder III, Lars Ulrich, and Kit Harington.
Aries (March 20-April 19) -- To succeed, you must be seen and known. This is no time to hide in the shadows. It's time to stand in the light, and to put your skills and talents on display. Sign your work with your real name, and don't worry if you feel vulnerable being so open. That means you're being real.
"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 of the great mystical texts says, "Everyone teaches, and teaches all the time." Once you understand that, you will remember that your life is an example to others, in a time when positive influences are needed rather desperately. You don't need to be perfect, only to stretch gently in that direction.
"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) -- Over the past week, so many things have changed in your solar chart that you may feel like you're living in a whole new world. This is true enough. The emphasis of your life is now on your ability to negotiate and work well with others. If you can muster that, you can accomplish anything.
"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) -- If you're returning to work today, notice the ways that your orientation on partnership and collaboration has changed -- as if overnight. In a sense, you have received a promotion. Your role is to work in support of those in leadership, and to learn these vital skills. They are in demand.
"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) -- Remember that nothing is as powerful as an idea, especially if you refine it and put it to work. Yet all the effort in the world would be useless without the guidance of a creative concept connected to a goal. And concepts are worth very little unless people are willing to invest effort in them.
"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) -- It's necessary to make space and time for what you want the most. It does not just happen spontaneously, though we always think it should. Therefore, don't be afraid to make artist dates, play dates, sex dates and home-cooked dinner with yourself dates, and put some solid structure around that time.
"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) -- Western society tends to discount the power of the ancestors; we usually think of this as only being valid for people in aboriginal societies. However, your charts are describing some unusually potent information if you would only tune into your family line, and tap the wisdom of the generations.
"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) -- Take a moment to resolve a financial issue that's been bugging you for weeks. It will yield easily to your intelligence and resourcefulness. The moral of the story is that you must think bigger. In working out this problem, you can also get yourself onto a new economic level.
"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) -- Your greatest asset is your optimism. You know that there's always a solution, an idea, or a good time just around the corner. Be bold about your passions and your curiosity. The world may seem to be falling apart, though what others consider adversity, you know is really opportunity.
"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:
Last week, your ruling planet Saturn entered your sign -- and is now joined by the Sun, Venus and some lesser-known bodies. 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) -- Once you're free within yourself, you're free to move in the world. Saturn's presence in your sign will compel you to be comfortable in your skin and bones. Venus in your sign is making it possible to be at home in your feelings. Then you'll figure out you belong wherever you may be.
"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) -- For now, point your awareness inward. That's the place you need to scope out, and seek your personal truth. It's true that you're a social person, but you also need more satisfying personal interactions. They way to cultivate those is to get to know yourself better than you ever have.
"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) -- You're now in a position to build on your success. Do this calmly and confidently. Know that you're working on a different level than you were in recent months and even years. People see you as established and solid; you don't need to explain that part at all. Just do what needs to be done.
"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 January on Thursday, Dec. 21. Your extended monthly horoscopes for
December were published on Wednesday, Nov. 22. 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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