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January 26, 2018 Daily Almanac, With Your Daily Horoscope (see below)
Today is Friday, Jan. 26, 2018
Hebrew date is 10 Shevat 5778
Islamic date is 9 Jumada-I 1439
Mayan Tzolk'in Day is 7 Ik'
Mayan Long Count is 13.0.5.3.2
Julian Day is 2458145
Today's Birthdays: Wilder Penfield (1891-1976), Bessie Coleman (1892-1926), Ancel Keys (1904-2004), Maria Von Trapp (1905-1987), Polykarp Kusch (1911-1993), Cora Baird (1912-1968), Philip José Farmer (1918-2009), Paul Newman (1925-2008), Roger Vadim (1928-2000), Henry Jaglom (1938), Angela Davis (1944), Barbara Kruger (1945), David Strathairn (1949), Lucinda Williams (1953), Eddie Van Halen (1955), Anita Baker (1958), Ellen DeGeneres (1958), Kirk Franklin (1970).
"Radical simply means 'grasping things at the root'."
-- Angela Davis
Communion by Lucinda Abra.
Take a Step Back
Dear Friend and Reader:
It's taken me a while to figure out what's really going on with the #MeToo movement, at least so far as I can tell. I don't accept as valid what I don't understand, or what I see serious problems with. I might, when I gain an understanding, and see past the problems.
The #MeToo movement has been chaotic, and there are some issues, which I'll get into in a moment. Finally, about five drafts into this article and after consulting many women in my life, I spoke with an old friend named Megan O'Connor, who was well on her way to being a midwife when I knew her as a journalism colleague 20 years ago.
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Jan. 20, Santa Cruz, CA. Photo by Elizabeth Good. |
Sometimes I need things put into language a kid can understand. She heard my frustration sorting out the issues, and said in her calm and nonjudgmental style: Think of it this way. The #MeToo movement has one purpose: to reveal the extent of sexual harassment in the workplace. If I didn't expect much more than that, I would have it in context. That was all I needed to hear.
Workplace sexual harassment and sexual assault are real problems -- so real that we're discovering they're apparently the norm.
#MeToo is intended as a pushback against that, calling attention to the issue and demanding change.
That's no guarantee of solving the problem. But real activism is always messy. And sometimes it's necessary to break some rules and smash things to get the attention of people in power.
Let's see how events proceed from here -- for example, if we can do anything about an admitted sexual abuser that a majority of white women helped elect president. We might be witnessing a correction, not just of abusive conduct, but also to complicity with that conduct.
There's been one other important effect, which is a realtime experiment with what happens when society bursts into a discussion about shadow sexual issues. We can study ourselves, our friends, the public and the press for information.
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Moon Phase: Moon is in First Quarter phase and enters Waxing Gibbous phase on Jan. 28 at 12:12 am PST / 3:12 am EST (08:12:14 UTC).
Next Full Moon is in Leo on Jan. 31 at 5:27 am PST / 8:27 am EST (13:26:39 UTC).
Corresponding New Moon is in Aquarius on Feb. 15 at 1:05 pm PST / 4:05 pm EST (21:05:07 UTC).
Moon Sign: Moon is in Taurus and enters Gemini on Jan. 26 at 9:40 am PST / 12:40 pm EST (17:39:30 UTC).
Sun Degree: 7-8 Aquarius.
Planetary Stations and Sign Changes
Mars enters Sagittarius at 4:56 am PST / 7:56 am EST (12:56:09 UTC).
Moon enters Gemini at 9:40 am PST / 12:40 pm EST (17:39:30 UTC).
Bienor stations direct at 4:20 pm PST / 7:20 pm EST (00:20:25 Jan. 27 UTC).
Interesting Selected Aspects | Data by Serennu
-- Venus square Echeclus at 6:33 am PST / 9:33 am EST (14:32:39 UTC).
-- Mercury square Eris at 3:04 pm PST / 6:04 pm EST (23:04:02 UTC).
-- Sun square Lempo at 8:58 pm PST / 11:58 pm EST (04:58:21 Jan.27 UTC).
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If Your Birthday is Jan. 26
(The Day of Striking Deeds) | Aquarius Birthday Reading | All Other Signs
You must find your own direction, guided by one thing only: what you want. Write down all your excuses for not aspiring to your true desires, then burn it. Decide what is right for you, then set about doing it. While you're at it, launch a public relations campaign to inform the world of this fact, and be sure to check your voicemail.
| Current Aquarius Weekly Horoscope
The Sun and Venus are in your sign, and you're probably feeling a lot better than you have in weeks or even months. You know that positive changes are on the horizon; there's excitement in the air.
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Current Aquarius Monthly Horoscope
The concept of an inner life is elusive to most people. By inner life, I mean the world that you contain, your conscious growth process, and your relationship to your past.
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Written in the Planets
It's possible you may be feeling on edge more than a little as Mars changes sign today. Remember that you are not compelled to obey any impulse, however strong. You have the power to slow things down and wait for more information. Err on the side of caution where you can, and be open to the wisdom of those around you. With Mercury making some challenging aspects in addition, it may help to keep in mind that what is sent or published cannot be taken back.
Eric is busily working on The Art of Becoming, the 2018 Planet Waves Annual; and it's shaping up to be an exciting, information-packed edition. You can pre-order all 12 chapter-length signs here, or you may choose your individual signs here.
Daily Horoscope for January 26, 2018 | By Eric Francis Coppolino
If Today is Your Birthday
You must find your own direction, guided by one thing only: what you want. Write down all your excuses for not aspiring to your true desires, then burn it. Decide what is right for you, then set about doing it. While you're at it, launch a public relations campaign to inform the world of this fact, and be sure to check your voicemail. You share a birthday with Bessie Coleman, Angela Davis, and Ellen DeGeneres.
Aries (March 20-April 19) -- Mars entering your fellow fire sign Sagittarius will grant you the resolve and courage you need to face your responsibilities. One message of this placement is to set aside your own personal needs in favor of accomplishing larger goals that affect more people. Work with those in charge, not against them.
Taurus (April 19-May 20) -- The fog has suddenly cleared and you may notice people around you are in a more optimistic mood. It's about time. Take this opportunity to recruit anyone who's willing to support your cause, especially your professional plans. It takes a village, and that's what you have available.
Gemini (May 20-June 21) -- Mars enters your relationship angle today, which is the universe handing you an invitation to have more fun. You will need to throw off some of your inhibitions and rise to the challenge, however. You've just been through a lot, which is a reminder that you have nothing to lose by having fun.
Cancer (June 21-July 22) -- Sidestep petty conflicts, and do your best not to take offense where none is intended. The Moon enters Gemini later today, and for you that can mean keeping a low profile. However, if you want to share something that you find emotionally challenging, tonight would be a good time.
Leo (July 22-Aug. 23) -- Mars has entered the angle of your chart associated with passion, play and creativity. I suggest you follow its lead and let your hair down. Most descriptions of Leo omit the fact that you're so dedicated to your work, you can forget to have a good time. This is your official reminder.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sep. 22) -- If you know you're entitled to have goals, but still struggle to meet them, ask yourself whose psychology is influencing you. Self-defeating tendencies come from somewhere; and once we give them an accurate name, we begin to take away their power. Your success is your privilege.
Libra (Sep. 22-Oct. 23) -- You want to speak your mind, though you may be hesitating because you're afraid you have to give something up. However, you can afford to take a risk in honor of the truth, or helping someone who is in a weaker position than you are. You will gain by getting over your fear.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 22) -- You're gaining power over your finances, which is better than them having power over you. In this world, you usually get one choice or the other. The question is: what are you planning to do with your privileges? Notice the many interests you have in common with others, and focus on them.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 22) -- Mars has entered your sign, one indicator that your anxiety level will go down. Take that energy you were wasting and do something helpful, creative or truly self-serving. You might even approach someone who has played a starring role in your fantasies, and try a conversation in real life.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 20) -- One revelation will follow another; one discovery will lead to the next. You may be tempted to avoid digging too deeply, because what you discover will change your mind. Yet that seems to be the thing you want the most, and also fear the most. Try it out. It's much more fun than it seems.
Aquarius Birthdays 2018:
Pointing Yourself in the Right Direction
"Thank you. I've been a fan for a few years and always feel nourished by every reading -- my own and others. This particular reading hit home and felt like a swoop of fresh air pointing me home. Thank you again."
-- Elaine Sonne
Dear Aquarius Sun or Aquarius Rising Reader:
Some of the most noteworthy astrological events of this year relate directly to your sign. Whether this is exciting to you or slightly intimidating, you can consider yourself fortunate: Eric will be covering the unique opportunities and challenges these events may bring you in his usual grounded, reassuring, inspiring and perspective-shifting way in your 2018 Aquarius Birthday Reading.
Among the events influencing your year are both of your ruling planets in new signs: Saturn entered Capricorn -- the 'hidden area' of your chart -- in December; and Uranus moves into fellow fixed sign Taurus in May.
As your inner landscape and outer environment take on a new flavor, Eric will be guiding through it all. Also of particular note: in just more than a week we get the first of two eclipses involving your sign.
The Jan. 31 Leo Full Moon will oppose the Aquarius Sun for a lunar eclipse; then on Feb. 15, the Aquarius New Moon will also be a partial solar eclipse. Translation: your solar year is getting off to a potentially potent start, the effects of which will ripple out for months to come. Using his signature blend of astrological experience, therapy training, life coaching, and motivational speaking, Eric will cover these major changes to the sky (along with subtler points) in your upcoming reading.
When you pre-order your 2018 Aquarius Birthday Reading, you'll lock in the lowest price we offer on two segments of astrology (each at least 30 minutes long) plus a tarot reading for 2018. You can listen to this reading as many times as you like throughout the year -- to check your progress, or to receive a little extra encouragement, insight and empowerment to tackle whatever's come your way.
"I am listening to it again now, and there are so many more gems coming to me. Profound, deep and so thought provoking...inspired!"
-- Rhonda Benson
Please note that the price increases as Eric nears publication, and then increases again.
Yours & truly,
Amanda Painter
P.S. The 2018 Aquarius Birthday Reading is distinctly different from the Aquarius 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!
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Mars moving through fire sign Sagittarius -- one of the best angles of your chart -- is encouraging you to come out of your shell. It's not that you're the quiet type; but rather, you don't always reveal your true opinion. However, you're seen as a formidable presence, and people are listening.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) -- It's time to focus your ambitions. Most of the obstacles that existed for the past year are out of the way. You're off your leash and you have real cooperation. Identify your single most important objective or desire, and focus on that. It's more meaningful than you may think.
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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