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December 29, 2017 Daily Almanac, With Your Daily Horoscope (see below)
Today is Friday, Dec. 29, 2017
Hebrew date is 11 Tevet 5778
Islamic date is 11 Rabi'-II 1439
Mayan Tzolk'in Day is 5 Ix
Mayan Long Count is 13.0.5.1.14
Julian Day is 2458117
Today's Birthdays: Charles Macintosh (1766-1843), Pablo Casals (1876-1973), David Alfaro Siqueiros (1896-1974), Viveca Lindfors (1920-1975), William Gaddis (1922-1998), Cheikh Anta Diop (1923-1986), Mary Tyler Moore (1936-2017), Jon Voight (1938), Marianne Faithfull (1946), Ted Danson (1947), Charlayne Woodard (1953), Paul Rudnick (1957), Patricia Clarkson (1959), Jennifer Ehle (1969), Jude Law (1972), Mekhi Phifer (1974), Katherine Moennig (1977).
"The voice of God, if you must know, is Aretha Franklin's."
-- Marianne Faithfull
The Year that Was
Dear Friend and Reader:
It's time to sign off from 2017, a memorable year if ever there was one.
Let's see, the women's march on Washington was in January; there were the hurricanes, after which people are still sitting in the dark; the California fires from which people are still evacuating; the trillion-and-a-half-dollar-plus tax cuts for billionaires, added to the federal debt; the killing of internet neutrality rules; and a hundred top entertainers, politicians, reporters and business executives being revealed as sexual harassers or rapists.
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Terraced rice paddies in China; photo by Thierry Bornier. |
There were the extremely strange, still unexplained mass shootings one night in Las Vegas; one Muslim travel ban after the next; the firing of the FBI director, and the president's accusation that the Trump-appointed Justice Department is somehow Trump's enemy; the indictment of four Trump campaign officials; North Korea making good on its nuclear ambitions; Russians still infiltrating the U.S. election apparatus; executive rule by Tweet Fiat; and so on.
Even by contemporary standards, this is an unusual litany of events, and it's all surfing in the wake of the sheer madness of 2016 -- the year of emotional asphyxiation, of gas-lit political nightmares, and getting used to what we didn't know would be the new normal. Yet nobody is really asking how this is possible, nor how it's possible that so many people think this is all good: that the president's actions constitute actual, beneficial leadership.
The majority of people don't think so, but somehow we now find ourselves in a minority-rules situation. The mysterious 35% of people who will support these policies no matter what, are now, evidently, the most important constituents in our land. We are gradually convincing ourselves, or being convinced, that it's their country and not ours. Yes, those folks who believe that Armageddon is imminent, so we may as well bring it on.
There's an astrology lesson in here, though we won't find it in medieval textbooks or groovy 1970s pop astrology (fun as those things are, as play toys).
Read more...
Moon Phase: Moon is in First Quarter phase and enters Waxing Gibbous phase today at 1:43 pm PST / 4:43 pm EST (21:42:53 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 Taurus and enters Gemini on Dec. 30 at 12:31 am PST / 3:31 am EST (08:30:43 UTC).
Sun Degree: 8-9 Capricorn.
Planetary Stations and Sign Changes
No changes today.
Interesting Selected Aspects | Data by Serennu
-- Vesta conjunct Ceto at 10:17 pm Dec. 28 PST / 1:17 am EST (06:16:59 UTC).
-- Sun conjunct Hylonome 2:31 am PST / 5:31 am EST (10:30:42 UTC).
-- Vesta opposite Bienor at 3:05 am PST / 6:05 am EST (11:05:14 UTC).
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If Your Birthday is Dec. 29
(The Day of Preeminence) | Capricorn Birthday Reading | All Other Signs
Always remember that you're born under an earth sign, which means you appreciate the earthy things in life. Or, said another way, what you want the most is what's natural, handmade, homemade, and appeals to the cozy critter in you. Embrace this aspect of yourself and you'll discover you feel better, you're happier and your relationships are more fun.
Written in the Planets
Movements by the Taurus Moon today could feel a little provocative as it opposes Mars, Jupiter and Vesta in Scorpio. This might be especially true if your sense of freedom (particularly sexual or financial freedom) feels challenged in a relationship. The Moon's trine to Pluto may assist you in getting beneath the surface of these feelings, and that in turn could actually help you to become closer to a partner. Clear, judicious communication with an eye toward the future and a heartfelt sense of purpose should help.
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 29, 2017 | By Eric Francis Coppolino
If Today is Your Birthday
Always remember that you're born under an earth sign, which means you appreciate the earthy things in life. Or, said another way, what you want the most is what's natural, handmade, homemade, and appeals to the cozy critter in you. Embrace this aspect of yourself and you'll discover you feel better, you're happier and your relationships are more fun. You share a birthday with Marianne Faithfull, Ted Danson and Mekhi Phifer.
Aries (March 20-April 19) -- You are learning to connect your work to your personal worth to money. This is not a magic formula. It's as ordinary and as worldly as they come. However, for it to work you must feel good about yourself. You must respect your own abilities and gifts, which is your primary task for the day.
"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) -- If you woke up today with something irritating you, you'll soon discover that it's not such a big deal after all. Nobody has actual power over you, and if you think someone does, it's time to address that belief. You are your own person, though only if you choose to live that truth.
"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) -- Make an inventory of the tasks you must accomplish today, and set about doing them. Start with what cannot wait, and set aside anything that's not time-sensitive. Aim to get things done early in the day rather than later, clean your desk, and start your weekend with a clear head.
"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're beginning the weekend on a high note and in a clear state of mind; if not, you can jump onto that frequency whenever you want. Don't worry about the plans others have. Do what you want because it's what you want to do. With the Full Moon approaching, don't hold back.
"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 discovering a leadership style that works, and you need to remember what you're learning. There's plenty of positive momentum carrying you along, and that's one clue. Another is: you can be bold about asking for what you need, and seeking the cooperation of partners and colleagues.
"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) -- When making your New Year's resolutions, you might think on the five-year plan. You have an unusual perspective right now, which includes a view of the future in several possible directions. You need new plans, not a revival of old ones. So much has changed in the past year, it's truly amazing.
"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) -- Try to keep money out of the picture. Test the theory that the best things in life are free. See if you can hang out someplace where cash is not being transacted, but rather where there's an easygoing exchange of feelings, conversation, and food -- with nobody dropping a check on the table.
"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) -- Your ability to make contact with others today might surprise you. This will come in the form of being unusually articulate, and the ability to understand exactly what others mean. If you discover this is happening, get right to the point. Say what you mean, and take what you hear at face value.
"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) -- Do what you can to put your imagination into physical form. You've definitely got some ideas simmering in your heart and soul, and ideas want expression. There's always something lost in translation and something else gained; a little experimentation will help you get it right.
"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) -- How do you feel when people notice you? How do you feel being seen? Do you open up and welcome the attention, or do you pull back and wish you were invisible? At the moment, you're right in plain sight, you're noticeable and you look good. You can make that work for you.
"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) -- What seems like a challenging situation will be easier if you're open about your personal truth. You cannot control others, and you'll be happier if you let go of some of the control you're trying to exert over yourself. Feel what you feel, and then say you're feeling it. That will move some energy.
"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) -- Words are one of your most valuable assets. When you speak, people listen. So relax and open up to others. Say what you feel and notice where the conversation goes. You may be surprised how deep you can take things. Superficiality has finally reached its limit, at least in your world.
"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.
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