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January 5, 2018 Daily Almanac, With Your Daily Horoscope (see below)
Today is Friday, Jan. 5, 2018
Hebrew date is 18 Tevet 5778
Islamic date is 18 Rabi'-II 1439
Mayan Tzolk'in Day is 12 Imix'
Mayan Long Count is 13.0.5.2.1
Julian Day is 2458124
Today's Birthdays: Elizabeth Cotton (1893-1987), Paramahansa Yogananda (1893-1952), Yves Tanguy (1900-1955), Jeane Dixon (1904-1997), Kathleen Kenyon (1906-1978), George Reeves (1914-1959), Sam Phillips (1923-2003), Hosea Williams (1926-2000), Alvin Ailey (1931-1989), Robert Duvall (1931), Umberto Eco (1932-2016), Ngugi wa Thiong'o (1938), Diane Keaton (1946), Ted Lange (1948), Chris Stein (1950), Marilyn Manson (1969), Bradley Cooper (1975), January Jones (1978).
"Like an insistent child, constantly call to the Divine Mother until She says: 'All right, what is it you want?' She is so busy with creation, She doesn't reply at once; but to the naughty child who cries and cries for Her, She will come."
-- Paramahansa Yogananda
Fire and Fury, a la Scorpio and Capricorn
Dear Friend and Reader:
Even if the New Year's Day Full Moon did not herald any major events in your personal life, this first week of 2018 still managed to begin with exceptional drama: namely, Pres. Trump's incendiary, innuendo-loaded tweet taunting North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, and Michael Wolff's tell-all book describing the insanity in the current White House. We have some juicy astrology brewing, which means you can expect things to get stranger.
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People in South Korea watch a TV news program showing Trump's tweet about North Korea. Photo by Ahn Young-joon / AP. |
Just in case you're on a January news fast and cleanse, here are the basics of what's just unfolded: Earlier this week Kim Jong-un announced the reopening of the hotline with South Korea's leaders (which Trump is now claiming credit for).
Jong-un also mentioned in his New Year's address that he will only use North Korea's nukes defensively, and that "the entire mainland of the U.S. is within the range of our nuclear weapons and the nuclear button is always on the desk of my office."
Not to be outdone, Trump took to Twitter on Jan. 2, announcing, "North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un (sic) just stated that the 'Nuclear Button is on his desk at all times.' Will someone from his depleted and food starved regime please inform him that I too have a Nuclear Button, but it is a much bigger & more powerful one than his, and my Button works!"
For real. This is what the President of the United States just proclaimed in public. It smacks of penis anxiety; except, well... "button"? Does Trump actually have clitoris envy?
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Moon Phase: Moon is in Full Phase and enters Waning Gibbous phase today at 12:05 am PST / 3:05 am EST (08:04:32 UTC).
Next New Moon is in Capricorn on Jan. 16-17 at 6:17 pm PST / 9:17 pm EST (02:17:09 UTC).
Next Full Moon is in Leo on Jan. 31 at 5:27 am PST / 8:27 am EST (13:26:39 UTC).
Moon Sign: Moon is in Leo and enters Virgo today at 12:12 am PST / 3:12 am EST (08:11:56 UTC).
Sun Degree: 15-16 Capricorn.
Planetary Stations and Sign Changes
Moon enters Virgo at 12:12 am PST / 3:12 am EST (08:11:56 UTC).
Interesting Selected Aspects | Data by Serennu
-- Mars square Ceres at 11:27 pm Jan. 4 PST / 2:27 am EST (07:26:46 UTC).
-- Mars square Praamzius at 2:30 am PST / 5:30 am EST (10:30:10 UTC).
-- Venus conjunct Chariklo at 7:25 am PST / 10:25 am EST (15:25:16 UTC).
-- Mercury square Manwe at 2:31 pm PST / 5:31 pm EST (22:30:47 UTC).
-- Venus quincunx Asbolus at 3:06 pm PST / 6:06 pm EST (23:05:54 UTC).
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If Your Birthday is Jan. 5
(The Day of Recovery) | Capricorn Birthday Reading | All Other Signs
An alignment between Mars and Jupiter on your birthday is inviting you to live with passion, gusto and the confidence that you have nothing to hide. Indeed, you may feel a calling to step into some aspect of public life, whether in some form of leadership, taking on a social cause, or as an entertainer. The limelight will be following you wherever you go. You share a birthday with Alvin Ailey, Diane Keaton, and Marilyn Manson.
| Current Capricorn Weekly Horoscope
Stop yourself every time you notice yourself saying, "But what would my [mother/father/family] think?" This may be subtle; it may be below the level of tangible inner dialog, though the message will still come through.
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Current Capricorn Monthly Horoscope
Saturn's return to your birth sign describes a sense of completeness you have not felt for a very long time, if ever. Take a moment to collect yourself: a week or two of reflecting on your goals and preparing your mind.
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Written in the Planets
As Mars moves into its conjunction with Jupiter on Saturday, you'll want to catch that wave as it builds. Both Mars and Jupiter favor being proactive with their energy, so get moving today on goals and desires. Yet Mars is also making a square to Ceres in Leo. Are you using your power and energy to help, nurture and nourish others? If your self-esteem was blocked as a child, you'll want to notice whether you're taking that out on others whom you're in a position to care for now (including adults, and including yourself). Don't be too proud or secretive to admit it, if so; just do your best to be conscious of the dynamic so you can self-correct. The waning Moon moving into Virgo could be very useful for 'fresh new year' tidying and organizing projects, if you're in need of a productive outlet for your energy.
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. Note: These videos are only included if you get all 12 signs. You may choose your individual signs.
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 January 5, 2018 | By Eric Francis Coppolino
If Today is Your Birthday
An alignment between Mars and Jupiter on your birthday is inviting you to live with passion, gusto and the confidence that you have nothing to hide. Indeed, you may feel a calling to step into some aspect of public life, whether in some form of leadership, taking on a social cause, or as an entertainer. The limelight will be following you wherever you go. You share a birthday with Alvin Ailey, Diane Keaton, and Marilyn Manson.
Aries (March 20-April 19) -- Close partners and loved ones can provide you with a distinct advantage in meeting your goals, though they're not a goal in themselves. Invite others to help you in ways that don't make you permanently dependent upon them. You want the satisfaction of walking on your own two feet.
"The person you thought you were five years ago, one year ago, even yesterday, is not quite the same person you are today, potentially in some profound ways. To the extent that this is shaking up your consciousness and that of the people around you, you simply must develop confidence in yourself."
-- From your 2017 annual reading by Eric Francis, The Book of Your Life -- which you can read here. Eric has now begun work on the 2018 annual edition -- The Art of Becoming. Pre-order all 12 signs or choose your individual signs.
Taurus (April 19-May 20) -- When you were a kid, adults probably told you all kinds of useful things; for example, where people allegedly come from, how the Earth was created, and why you should feel guilty for existing. You have developed your own understanding, which opens up many different possibilities.
"If Taureans are competitive, it's primarily with themselves. You never want to do anything worse than you did it last time. Your next effort has to be better. When this is not driving you a little nuts, it can really work for you; and it definitely works for those who benefit from your devoted efforts."
-- From your 2017 annual reading by Eric Francis, The Book of Your Life -- which you can read here. Eric has now begun work on the 2018 annual edition -- The Art of Becoming. Pre-order all 12 signs or choose your individual signs.
Gemini (May 20-June 21) -- Push seems to be coming to shove where important matters of business are concerned. A certain issue has reached a limit, which means you have no choice but to come up with some new ideas, and perhaps a whole new approach to getting the job done. You have plenty to work with.
"Like an aviator or a sailor or both at once, you must study the weather, within you and around you, and have many skills and tools for coexisting with it. You harness your energy from change itself. Knowing yourself is not a matter of having a fixed concept, but rather an honest and ongoing relationship with who you are."
-- From your 2017 annual reading by Eric Francis, The Book of Your Life -- which you can read here. Eric has now begun work on the 2018 annual edition -- The Art of Becoming. Pre-order all 12 signs or choose your individual signs.
Cancer (June 21-July 22) -- Treat people like they treat you. If someone is chilly and distant, reflect that to them. If someone reveals their curiosity, mirror that. If someone is trusting, warm and inviting, respond by doing the same. Notice who you attract, and don't worry about trying to win anyone over.
"Whatever you are doing, the essential spirit of your chart is that you define yourself. You set your mission; you establish your reputation; you are the master of the experiment. If you want to accomplish anything beyond the routine level of success, that also entails the highest level of self-responsibility and inner authority."
-- From your 2017 annual reading by Eric Francis, The Book of Your Life -- which you can read here. Eric has now begun work on the 2018 annual edition -- The Art of Becoming. Pre-order all 12 signs or choose your individual signs.
Leo (July 22-Aug. 23) -- It can be difficult to change how you feel, though it's worth rising to the challenge – especially if you need to make some adjustments in how you relate to family members or housemates. People seem to have some strong opinions. Make sure your views are included in any discussion.
"You are now in a moment where you get to review, rethink and recreate just about anything you want. This may involve any facet of your life. You have the opportunity to work from the roots of your existence upward, and outward. For now, stay close to the ground and work from your core reality."
-- From your 2017 annual reading by Eric Francis, The Book of Your Life -- which you can read here. Eric has now begun work on the 2018 annual edition -- The Art of Becoming. Pre-order all 12 signs or choose your individual signs.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sep. 22) -- The Moon in your sign is here with a boost of confidence, though if you're feeling even vaguely insecure, open up your mind a little. You have a tendency to get caught inside narrow perspectives that block what would otherwise be a spectacular view of life. Experiment with the unknown.
"Let everything point you back to you, as the focal point of your existence. This will enhance your capacity for relationships rather than diminish it. The more solidly you are present for yourself, the more solid you can be for others. But that's really beside the point; focusing your intimacy with yourself is its own reward."
-- From your 2017 annual reading by Eric Francis, The Book of Your Life -- which you can read here. Eric has now begun work on the 2018 annual edition -- The Art of Becoming. Pre-order all 12 signs or choose your individual signs.
Libra (Sep. 22-Oct. 23) -- You may not consider yourself a financial genius, though this week you might be one. It will be helpful if you consider all of your circumstances at once; including your work situation or living situation, your need for supplemental income, who might be helpful, and what has to end so you can succeed.
"You may have been looking to the people you relate to directly -- that is, partners of various kinds -- for answers about the changes you're going through. The deeper truth is that something inside you is evolving and growing, and changes to your partnerships are a kind of secondary effect. The sum total is that your circumstances are conspiring for you to be highly self-reliant."
-- From your 2017 annual reading by Eric Francis, The Book of Your Life -- which you can read here. Eric has now begun work on the 2018 annual edition -- The Art of Becoming. Pre-order all 12 signs or choose your individual signs.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 22) -- This is a rare moment, when you just might have everything going for you at once. If your life is considerably less than perfect, take this opportunity to make as many positive changes as you can. If you're doing well, notice how that feels, and ask yourself what else is possible.
"The essence of this message is that you must express your true self in every facet of your being, particularly in the work that you do. The tangible contribution you make to your community and the larger society is your single most dependable way to develop yourself, and to cultivate respect for yourself, and these angles of your chart are coming under strong, creative aspects this year."
-- From your 2017 annual reading by Eric Francis, The Book of Your Life -- which you can read here. Eric has now begun work on the 2018 annual edition -- The Art of Becoming. Pre-order all 12 signs or choose your individual signs.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 22) -- You're figuring out something about yourself that you never quite discovered before. What you may find interesting is that this is on the emotional level, rather than the intellectual level. Emotions have their own logic and their own way of evolving, which is like moving underwater rather than in the air.
"You will thrive if you maintain a spirit of exploration and play in the work that you do. You might explore the idea that no matter what you do, you're doing the same thing: expressing your energy and love. If you discover that you don't feel so energetic or so loving, that's the time to consider why you're doing it. However, remember, many facets of your current astrology call for patience."
-- From your 2017 annual reading by Eric Francis, The Book of Your Life -- which you can read here. Eric has now begun work on the 2018 annual edition -- The Art of Becoming. Pre-order all 12 signs or choose your individual signs.
Capricorn Audio Birthday Reading is Ready!
Dear Friend and Reader:
Friday, I recorded your Capricorn birthday reading. It's about 70 minutes in length, in two sessions. This is your birthday audio -- an entirely different reading from The Art of Becoming, which will be ready in January.
You are living in extraordinary times, as a Capricorn or Cap rising. There's been nothing quite like this in your sign since the early 1990s, when the Uranus-Neptune connection passed through town. That was a while ago -- and what you're now working with is just as significant.
At the moment, the Sun, Venus, Saturn and Pluto are in your sign, which is building to a series of major events that peak in 2020. That may seem like a long way off, though time marches on. The presence of Saturn, the ruling planet of Capricorn, is a reminder to tend to your growth, shore up your foundations, and take your place in the world.
Saturn in your sign is helping to ground you in your real priorities.
In this reading, I focus on several key points of development, though none is as important as your relationship to your family, and your family history. For all you want to do in life, all the ways you want to succeed, and solidify your process of self-actualization: the family connection is essential.
This relates directly to your most intimate partnerships, because they're based on an emotional foundation that was laid in childhood. I provide specific information about how to work with these elements, and how to engage in productive self-therapy (it's not always so useful, but it can be).
Your reading includes access to last year's recording, plus your 2017 written reading (from The Book of Your Life), and a tarot reading that will arrive in about a month (maybe more, maybe less).
You can get instant access when you order the reading here for just $44. We will increase the price further when the Tarot section is published.
This reading is also included with the Backstage Pass. If you're not a BSP member, you can upgrade and extend your current subscription, and the Capricorn reading will be included.
Thank you for being a Planet Waves customer.
With love,
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 20) -- We are living in chaotic times, and that means you need a focus. That might even be a minor obsession, though the point is that you have an idea you're working with, and you develop it while life dances all around you. Stick to one thing for a while, and much else will fall into place.
"One thing to remember is that your integrity is not linked to your being unchanging. In fact, your integrity is about your ability to change in helpful ways, and not to resist what you need the most. As well, you must be honest with yourself and with others about your uncertainty. It's all too tempting, in times of profound change, to attempt to cling to some form of fundamentalism or false security."
-- From your 2017 annual reading by Eric Francis, The Book of Your Life -- which you can read here. Eric has now begun work on the 2018 annual edition -- The Art of Becoming. Pre-order all 12 signs or choose your individual signs.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- This weekend's astrology is a truly beautiful, interesting setup for progress in your professional life. In our utterly mad world, the three most important keys for success are doing what matters, taking leadership, and following through on your plans. You can work all of that in your favor.
"If you find some material you must confront, summon the might of Pluto to help you work through the details. When you discover that you're carrying around material from one or more of your ancestors, notice what it is, and offer it back to them. One thing you have going for you now is a rather hot spiritual fire burning. This is an excellent opportunity to burn off karma."
-- From your 2017 annual reading by Eric Francis, The Book of Your Life -- which you can read here. Eric has now begun work on the 2018 annual edition -- The Art of Becoming. Pre-order all 12 signs or choose your individual signs.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Remember that sex is an essential element of your religion. That includes staying in contact with the spiritual aspect of physical existence, and the growth aspect of emotions. Mostly, though, it means honoring the fact that you are a biological entity and your desires are entirely legit.
"When you look at these years in retrospect, they will clearly be a 'before and after' time. There are likely to be focal points of that transition; you may have experienced many 'befores' and 'afters', which add up to nothing less than a complete transformation in the form of embodying your own existence. This has taken many shapes, and in truth it's a process that, once ignited, keeps on going."
-- From your 2017 annual reading by Eric Francis, The Book of Your Life -- which you can read here. Eric has now begun work on the 2018 annual edition -- The Art of Becoming. Pre-order all 12 signs or choose your individual signs.
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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