Today is Sunday, Jan. 14, 2018
Hebrew date is 27 Tevet 5778
Islamic date is 27 Rabi’-II 1439

Mayan Tzolk’in Day is 8 Ok
Mayan Long Count is 13.0.5.2.10
Julian Day is 2458133

Today’s Birthdays: Hugh Lofting (1886-1947), Cecil Beaton (1904-1980), Emily Hahn (1905-1997), Tillie Olsen (1912-2007), Yukio Mishima (1925-1970), Grady Tate (1932-2017), Allen Toussaint (1938-2015), Faye Dunaway (1941), Nina Totenberg (1944), T Bone Burnett (1948), Lawrence Kasdan (1949), Lamar Williams (1949-1983), Maureen Dowd (1952), Anchee Min (1955), Steven Soderbergh (1963), Emily Watson (1967), LL Cool J (1968), Dave Grohl (1969), Frankie Bridge (1989).

“The minute you settle for less than you deserve, you get even less than you settled for.”
— Maureen Dowd

Moon Phase: Moon is in Balsamic (Waning Crescent) phase and enters New phase on Jan. 16-17 at 6:17 pm PST / 9:17 pm EST (02:17:09 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 Sagittarius and enters Capricorn today at 11:42 am PST / 2:42 pm EST (19:42:10 UTC).
Sun Degree: 24-25 Capricorn.

Planetary Stations and Sign Changes
Moon enters Capricorn at 11:42 am PST / 2:42 pm EST (19:42:10 UTC).
Vesta enters Sagittarius at 8:42 pm PST / 11:42 pm EST (04:41:34 Jan.15 UTC).

Interesting Selected Aspects | Data by Serennu
— Venus square Haumea at 8:21 am PST / 11:21 am EST (16:20:38 UTC).
— Mercury square Makemake at 10:18 am PST / 1:18 pm EST (18:18:13 UTC).
— Sun square Uranus at 12:45 pm PST / 3:45 pm EST (20:44:32 UTC).
— Mercury square Logos at 1:01 pm PST / 4:01 pm EST (21:01:25 UTC).

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If Your Birthday is Jan. 14
(The Day of the Integrator) | Capricorn Birthday Reading | All Other Signs
Work with the unexpected and the unpredictable. The world is wildly erratic lately; and if you set your mind to it, you will make this factor work for you. It’s going to work one way or the other, so get it on your side. Hang loose. Watch the dice as they tumble, talk to the people who mistakenly dial your number, and try random experiments.

Written in the Planets
Vesta’s change of sign into Sagittarius represents a chance to reflect on your ideas about devotion. In our constantly busy lives it can be difficult to get involved in all the things we’re passionate about, and somewhat tempting simply to give up our dreams. Here’s the thing: if you take just a few hours a week or even a month to do something important to you, the enrichment that gives your soul is a manifold reward. We have the capacity to learn all our lives, and it helps to have something to strive for.

The Art of Becoming, the 2018 Planet Waves Annual by Eric Francis, will be your best guide to the major astrological shifts ahead. If you pre-order now, you’ll not only get all 12 signs of the written reading for $99, but we’ll include three extra videos covering the forthcoming sign changes of Saturn, Chiron and Uranus. These videos are only included if you get all 12 signs. You may choose your individual signs here.

Today is Saturday, Jan. 13, 2018
Hebrew date is 26 Tevet 5778
Islamic date is 26 Rabi’-II 1439

Mayan Tzolk’in Day is 7 Muluk
Mayan Long Count is 13.0.5.2.9
Julian Day is 2458132

Today’s Birthdays: John Pringle Nichol (1804-1859),Horatio Alger (1832-1899), G.I. Gurdjieff (1872-1949), Sophie Tucker (1887-1966), Clark Ashton Smith (1893-1961), Robert Stack (1919-2003), Gwen Verdon (1925-2000), Joe Pass (1929-1994), Frances Sternhagen (1930), Cabu (1938-2015), Brandon Tartikoff (1949-1997), Jay McInerney (1955), Janet Hubert (1956), Eric Betzig (1960), Julia Louis-Dreyfus (1961), Shonda Rhimes (1970), Orlando Bloom (1977), Nate Silver (1978).

“Only the impossible has any real charm; the possible has been vulgarized by happening too often.”
— Clark Ashton Smith

Moon Phase: Moon is in Last Quarter phase and enters Balsamic (Waning Crescent) phase at 2:29 pm PST / 5:29 pm EST (22:28:49 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 Sagittarius and enters Capricorn on Jan. 14 at 11:42 am PST / 2:42 pm EST (19:42:10 UTC).
Sun Degree: 23-24 Capricorn.

Planetary Stations and Sign Changes
No changes today.

Interesting Selected Aspects | Data by Serennu
— Mercury conjunct Saturn at 11:03 pm Jan. 12 PST / 2:03 am EST (07:03:13 UTC).
— Mars conjunct Ceto at 9:48 am PST / 12:48 pm EST (17:48:10 UTC).
— Venus square Uranus at 11:08 am PST / 2:08 pm EST (19:08:26 UTC).
— Venus sextile Chiron at 6:52 pm PST / 9:52 pm EST (02:51:53 Jan. 14 UTC).

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If Your Birthday is Jan. 13
(The Day of Upward Mobility) | Capricorn Birthday Reading | All Other Signs
You will surprise even yourself with what you create this year, though for maximum access to your gifts, you must be flexible. Embrace change both as a necessity and an important push out of your comfort zone. Remember that new experiences take time to develop, so stick with your decisions, and grow your life with the devotion of a gardener.

Written in the Planets
Today Mercury makes a conjunction to Saturn, still newly in Capricorn. If you’re still trying to get a handle on what Saturn in Cap means for you, you may start noticing some clues. That should crystallize as Mercury travels through this sign the next two weeks. With regard to ‘everyday life’, see if you can work out some details in any plan that’s been more general thus far. This is a serious time in many ways, but play and mischief still have an important role. In fact, today’s square between Venus and Uranus is a reminder to seek new experiences, especially in relationships (of all kinds).

The Art of Becoming, the 2018 Planet Waves Annual by Eric Francis, will be your best guide to the major astrological shifts ahead. If you pre-order now, you’ll not only get all 12 signs of the written reading for $99, but we’ll include three extra videos covering the forthcoming sign changes of Saturn, Chiron and Uranus. These videos are only included if you get all 12 signs. You may choose your individual signs here.

Today is Friday, Jan. 12, 2018
Hebrew date is 25 Tevet 5778
Islamic date is 25 Rabi’-II 1439

Mayan Tzolk’in Day is 6 Lamat
Mayan Long Count is 13.0.5.2.8
Julian Day is 2458131

Today’s Birthdays: Charles Perrault (1628-1703), Etienne Lenoir (1822-1900), John Singer Sargent (1856-1925), Maharishi Mahesh Yogi (1918-2008), Swami Vivekananda (1926-2013), Ruth Brown (1928-2006), Cynthia Robinson (1944-2015), Maggie Bell (1945), Haruki Murakami (1949), Walter Mosley (1952), Christiane Amanpour (1958), Jeff Bezos (1964), Olivier Martinez (1966), Mel C (1974), Issa Rae (1985).

“Never think there is anything impossible for the soul. It is the greatest heresy to think so. If there is sin, this is the only sin; to say that you are weak, or others are weak.”
— Swami Vivekananda

Moving Ground

Dear Friend and Reader:

The astrological traction that has been available to you all week (and which you’ve hopefully used to move some project or facet of life forward) is still in force. Though as we head toward the weekend, there are a couple of shifts in the energy.

Photo by Amanda Painter.

I’m referring, of course, to the ‘super-sextile’ that has been the standout aspect this week: Mars and Jupiter in Scorpio sextile Venus, the Sun and Pluto in Capricorn. This was the aspect pattern in force for the publication of Fire and Fury, Michael Wolff’s incendiary book about the Trump White House; as we’ve seen, it’s led to renewed debate about Trump’s mental health, and his absurd call for stronger libel laws.

Yet what caught my attention even more strongly this week was the news of heavy rains in Southern California causing deadly mudslides in areas that are bereft of vegetation, thanks to last year’s brutal wildfires. It’s a perfect — though terrible — image of this Scorpio-Capricorn super-sextile: dramatic movement involving water and earth; the cosmically ironic flipside of the “traction” idea used to describe this astrology at the beginning of the week.

As reported by Democracy Now!, climate scientists say the wildfires and extreme weather causing the mudslides (which, so far, have killed at least 17 people) are, in part, a direct result of greenhouse gas emissions. It’s another reminder that the effects of global warming are not far-off things to fear in the future, and they’re not just happening in the background.

Read more…

Moon Phase: Moon is in Last Quarter phase and enters Balsamic (Waning Crescent) phase at 2:29 pm PST / 5:29 pm EST (22:28:49 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 Sagittarius and enters Capricorn on Jan. 14 at 11:42 am PST / 2:42 pm EST (19:42:10 UTC).
Sun Degree: 22-23 Capricorn.

Planetary Stations and Sign Changes
Moon enters Sagittarius at 11:04 pm Jan. 11 PST / 2:04 am EST (07:04:10 UTC).
Pelion stations direct at 4:59 am PST / 7:59 am EST (12:59:02 UTC).

Interesting Selected Aspects | Data by Serennu
— Venus square Eris at 11:37 pm (Jan.11) 2:37 am EST (07:36:31 UTC).
— Mars square Sila-Nunam at 3:34 am PST / 6:34 am EST (11:33:33 UTC).
— Mars opposite Bienor 11:40 am PST / 2:40 pm EST (19:40:00 UTC).
— Sun square Eris at 4:38 pm PST / 7:38 pm EST (00:37:55 Jan. 13 UTC).

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If Your Birthday is Jan. 12
(The Day of the Wild Call) | Capricorn Birthday Reading | All Other Signs
Maintain your focus, which means applying a measure of discipline to every facet of your life. Saturn is now in your sign, which is granting you a resource to work with, and also making organization and timeliness top priorities. Today’s Mercury-Saturn meeting is a reminder that good ideas take time and patience to develop — and that means persistence.

Written in the Planets
Over the next couple of days, Venus and the Sun will form squares to Eris and then Uranus. These two bodies are in the last phase of their infamous conjunction before Uranus moves on to Taurus in May. This double square suggests a possible sense of rebellion against the technology that has transformed our lives. Tempting as it might seem, the solution to any frustration you might feel is unlikely to be cutting yourself off from all electrical items and retiring to a cabin in the woods. What you can do with far less trouble is make a little space for yourself to disengage from the constant barrage of social media. Go out for a walk, do some painting or meet real people actually in person. You may, if you wish, consider every such act a blow for humanity, sanity and peace.

The Art of Becoming, the 2018 Planet Waves Annual by Eric Francis, will be your best guide to the major astrological shifts ahead. If you pre-order now, you’ll not only get all 12 signs of the written reading for $99, but we’ll include three extra videos covering the forthcoming sign changes of Saturn, Chiron and Uranus. These videos are only included if you get all 12 signs. You may choose your individual signs here.

Today is Thursday, Jan. 11, 2018
Hebrew date is 24 Tevet 5778
Islamic date is 24 Rabi’-II 1439

Mayan Tzolk’in Day is 5 Manik’
Mayan Long Count is 13.0.5.2.7
Julian Day is 2458130

Today’s Birthdays: Alexander Hamilton (1755-1804), William James (1842-1910), Harry Gordon Selfridge (1858-1947), Alice Paul (1885-1977), Eva Le Gallienne (1899-1991), Alan Paton (1903-1988), Slim Harpo (1924-1970), Alfonso Arau (1932), Albert Hoffman (1906-2008), Chuck Barksdale (1935), Clarence Clemons (1942-2011), Jim Hightower (1943), Naomi Judd (1946), Diana Gabaldon (1952), Susan Lindauer (1962), Ken Ueno (1970), Mary J. Blige (1971), Amanda Peet (1972), Matt Mullenweg (1984).

“If you want a quality, act as if you already had it.”
— William James

Moon Phase: Moon is in Last Quarter phase and enters Waning Crescent phase on Jan. 12 at 2:29 pm PST / 5:29 pm EST (22:28:49 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 Scorpio and enters Sagittarius tonight at 11:04 pm PST / 2:04 am Jan. 12 EST (07:04:10 UTC).
Sun Degree: 21-22 Capricorn.

Planetary Stations and Sign Changes
Mercury enters Capricorn at 9:09 pm Jan. 10 PST / 12:09 am EST (05:08:56 UTC).

Interesting Selected Aspects | Data by Serennu
— Mercury square Salacia at 1:54 am PST / 4:54 am EST (09:54:02 UTC).
— Venus opposite Cyllarus at 8:02 am PST / 11:02 am EST (16:02:24 UTC).
— Mercury conjunct Quaoar at 1:43 pm PST / 4:43 pm EST (21:42:49 UTC).

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If Your Birthday is Jan. 11
(The Day of Evaluation) | Capricorn Birthday Reading | All Other Signs
You’ve covered some distance establishing independence from your family, though several steps remain. These include being grounded in yourself financially, emotionally and in your choice of partners. Your freedom is about more than the right to your own opinion. You’re seeking the strength to act on your knowledge and desires, which will take courage.

Written in the Planets
Mercury entering Capricorn appears to signal getting down to business. If you’ve had a hard time corralling your ideas, inspirations or general philosophy of life into tangible progress on certain goals, this shift might help. Mercury in Capricorn is known for thinking practically and realistically, often building on traditional structures or methods. With Mercury joining Saturn, Pluto, the Sun and Venus in this sign (along with other points and objects), you may need to remind yourself to stay open to some of the warmer or more sensitive sides of life to balance the abundant pragmatism. Planets in Aries, Leo, Scorpio and Pisces are offering their help in that.

The Art of Becoming, the 2018 Planet Waves Annual by Eric Francis, will be your best guide to the major astrological shifts ahead. If you pre-order now, you’ll not only get all 12 signs of the written reading for $99, but we’ll include three extra videos covering the forthcoming sign changes of Saturn, Chiron and Uranus. These videos are only included if you get all 12 signs. You may choose your individual signs here.

Today is Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2018
Hebrew date is 23 Tevet 5778
Islamic date is 23 Rabi’-II 1439

Mayan Tzolk’in Day is 4 Kimi
Mayan Long Count is 13.0.5.2.6
Julian Day is 2458129

Today’s Birthdays: Katharine Burr Blodgett (1898-1979), Robert Crosbie (1849-1919), Ray Bolger (1904-1987), Paul Henreid (1908-1992), Haywood Henry (1913-1994), Cynthia Freeman (1915-1988), Jerry Wexler (1917-2008), Max Roach (1924-2007), Peter Barnes (1931-2004), Ronnie Hawkins (1935), Robert Woodrow Wilson (1936), Sal Mineo (1939-1976), Walter Hill (1942), Jim Croce (1943-1973), Rod Stewart (1945), Afeni Shakur (1947-2016), George Foreman (1949), James Lapine (1949), Pat Benatar (1953), Jemaine Clement (1974), Emily Meade (1989).

“With the power of conviction, there is no sacrifice.”
— Pat Benatar

Moon Phase: Moon is in Last Quarter phase and enters Waning Crescent phase on Jan. 12 at 2:29 pm PST / 5:29 pm EST (22:28:49 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 Scorpio and enters Sagittarius on Jan. 11-12 at 11:04 pm PST / 2:04 am EST (07:04:10 UTC).
Sun Degree: 20-21 Capricorn.

Planetary Stations and Sign Changes
Eris stations direct at 1:49 am PST / 4:49 am EST (09:49:04 UTC).
Elatus stations retrograde at 6:02 pm PST / 9:02 pm EST (02:01:46 Jan. 11 UTC).

Interesting Selected Aspects | Data by Serennu
— Sun sextile Mars at 9:36 pm Jan. 9 PST / 12:36 am EST (05:36:19 UTC).
— Juno square Echeclus at 10:19 am PST / 1:19 pm EST (18:18:46 UTC).
— Mercury conjunct Pholus at 2:26 pm PST / 5:26 pm EST (22:25:47 UTC).

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If Your Birthday is Jan. 10
(The Day of the Hard Look) | Capricorn Birthday Reading | All Other Signs
If you’re sorting out the impact of a relationship that changed your life, consider the ways you’ve made choices based on what others expected you to do. The time has come to honor your actual goals and desires now, not what’s based on some vague obligation. Your happiest relationships will be with sober, clear-headed people who know the power of words.

Written in the Planets
With Mercury finally leaving its post-retrograde shadow phase today, all lights appear to be green for moving ahead with any projects you have in the works. Mercury’s conjunction to the centaur Pholus means that even ‘small’ ideas can have far-reaching effects. Think through potential consequences of anything at all questionable. Mars in Scorpio sextile the Capricorn Sun is keeping the ‘super-sextile’ in full force: yet another green light for a wide spectrum of work to be done. Getting physical may harness the energy most fully — whether solo or with others. The Moon in Scorpio could intensify your responses; own them, and see if you can channel those emotions productively.

The Art of Becoming, the 2018 Planet Waves Annual by Eric Francis, will be your best guide to the major astrological shifts ahead. If you pre-order now, you’ll not only get all 12 signs of the written reading for $99, but we’ll include three extra videos covering the forthcoming sign changes of Saturn, Chiron and Uranus. These videos are only included if you get all 12 signs. You may choose your individual signs here.

Today is Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2018
Hebrew date is 22 Tevet 5778
Islamic date is 22 Rabi’-II 1439

Mayan Tzolk’in Day is 3 Chikchan
Mayan Long Count is 13.0.5.2.5
Julian Day is 2458128

Today’s Birthdays: Thomas Warton (1728-1790), Carrie Chapman Catt (1859-1947), Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney (1875-1942), Simone de Beauvoir (1908-1986), Kenny Clarke (1914-1985), William Morris Meredith Jr. (1919-2007), Har Gobind Khorana (1922-2011), Lee Van Cleef (1925-1989), Judith Krantz (1928), Bob Denver (1935-2005), Earl G. Graves Sr. (1935), Susannah York (1939-2011), Joan Baez (1941), Judy Malloy (1942), Jimmy Page (1944), Imelda Staunton (1956), Joely Richardson (1965), Haddaway (1965), Dave Matthews (1967), Angie Martinez (1971), Paolo Nutini (1987).

“No one is more arrogant toward women, more aggressive or scornful, than the man who is anxious about his virility.”
— Simone de Beauvoir

Moon Phase: Moon is in Last Quarter phase and enters Waning Crescent phase on Jan. 12 at 2:29 pm PST / 5:29 pm EST (22:28:49 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 Libra and enters Scorpio today at 12:05 pm PST / 3:05 pm EST (20:05:17 UTC).
Sun Degree: 19-20 Capricorn.

Planetary Stations and Sign Changes
Moon enters Scorpio at 12:05 pm PST / 3:05 pm EST (20:05:17 UTC).

Interesting Selected Aspects | Data by Serennu
— Sun conjunct Venus at 11:02 pm Jan. 8 PST / 2:02 am EST (07:01:36 UTC).
— Venus conjunct Pluto at 1:03 am PST / 4:03 am EST (09:03:07 UTC).
— Sun conjunct Pluto at 1:33 am PST / 4:33 am EST (09:32:35 UTC).
— Mars conjunct Deucalion at 2:07 am PST / 5:07 am EST (10:07:09 UTC).
— Venus sextile Mars at 1:08 pm PST / 4:08 pm EST (21:07:44 UTC).

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If Your Birthday is Jan. 9
(The Day of Ambition) | Capricorn Birthday Reading | All Other Signs
You’re working with more power than you imagine, whether that’s the influence you have on others, talent, resources, sex appeal or the force of will. Yet these gifts are not yours to throw around like thunderbolts. Choose your missions carefully, and stay close to your chosen purpose. Be gentle with people’s hearts, because you hold them in your hands.

Written in the Planets
Today is essentially the epicenter of the week’s standout aspect pattern, with the Sun and Venus getting cozy with Pluto in Capricorn. Those planets are also still vibrating with Mars and Jupiter in Scorpio. If you’re willing to go beneath the surface (of desire or other emotions; of your creativity; of your relationships and friendships; of whatever you feel you need to express), you may find you can move something along much further than you usually could. Identify your priority projects, and get busy. Feel the natural flow between giving and receiving in your relationships, whether sexual or platonic. When you circulate energy through clear intention and conscious action, everyone involved can benefit.

The Art of Becoming, the 2018 Planet Waves Annual by Eric Francis, will be your best guide to the major astrological shifts ahead. If you pre-order now, you’ll not only get all 12 signs of the written reading for $99, but we’ll include three extra videos covering the forthcoming sign changes of Saturn, Chiron and Uranus. These videos are only included if you get all 12 signs. You may choose your individual signs here.

Today is Monday, Jan. 8, 2018
Hebrew date is 21 Tevet 5778
Islamic date is 21 Rabi’-II 1439

Mayan Tzolk’in Day is 2 K’an
Mayan Long Count is 13.0.5.2.4
Julian Day is 2458127

Today’s Birthdays: Wilkie Collins (1824-1889), Emily Greene Balch (1867-1961), Tampa Red (1904-1981), Carl Gustav Hempel (1905-1988), Carl Rogers (1902-1987), Evelyn Wood (1909-1995), Gypsy Rose Lee (1911-1970), José Ferrer (1912-1992), Ron Moody (1924-2015), Luther Perkins 1928-1968), Elvis Presley (1935-1977), Shirley Bassey (1935), Stephen Hawking (1942), Yvette Mimieux (1942), David Bowie (1947-2016), Terry Sylvester (1947), R. Kelly (1967), Sarah Polley (1979).

“I believe alien life is quite common in the universe, although intelligent life is less so. Some say it has yet to appear on planet Earth.”
— Stephen Hawking

When the Universe Offers Traction, Use It

By now, you’ve likely read all kinds of damning and exciting tidbits from the new book that exposes the inner dysfunction of the Trump White House. The current astrology indicates the fallout from it will likely develop this week, and that should make for fascinating news; but here’s the thing: you’re going to want to tear yourself away from social media and your TV to use this week’s astrology yourself.

We have an absolutely astonishing, beautiful and useful aspect pattern in effect right now. Eric has tailored interpretations of it for all the signs in the horoscopes below. I’m going to offer an overview of what’s going on, and look ahead to later in the week.

A photo of Eric’s chart for the ‘super-sextile’ in effect this week, with additional points. From left to right: the lunar South Node and Juno in Aquarius; the Part of Fortune, Pluto, the Sun, Venus, Black Moon Lilith, and Saturn in Capricorn; Pholus and Mercury in Sagittarius; Vesta, Mars and Jupiter in Scorpio. Note that Mercury is conjunct the Galactic Core.

From now through midweek, there’s a kind of ‘super-sextile’ in the sky. It involves Mars and Jupiter in Scorpio making contact with the Sun, Venus and Pluto in Capricorn.

The overarching theme of this aspect pattern is traction. As in, you should be able to get some traction on just about anything you need to work on, investigate, pursue or develop. The key to enjoying that traction, however, is to take some intentional, active steps toward what you desire. It’s like having really good treads on a pair of hiking boots: those shoes can take you great places if you get out on the trail, map in hand, water bottle and snack in your backpack, and get moving.

Yet the best treads in the world won’t do a damn thing for you if you wear them while streaming Netflix, or if you leave the shoes in the box they came in and never get further than reading the trail guidebook.

Read more…

Moon Phase: Moon is in Waning Gibbous phase and enters Last Quarter phase today at 2:25 pm PST / 5:25 pm EST (22:25:10 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 Libra and enters Scorpio on Jan. 9 at 12:05 pm PST / 3:05 pm EST (20:05:17 UTC).
Sun Degree: 18-19 Capricorn.

Planetary Stations and Sign Changes
No changes today.

Interesting Selected Aspects | Data by Serennu
— Mercury conjunct Ixion at 12:20 am PST / 3:20 am EST (08:19:57 UTC).
— Sun sextile Jupiter at 4:07 am PST / 7:07 am EST (12:06:50 UTC).
— Venus sextile Jupiter at 8:13 am PST / 11:13 am EST (16:12:53 UTC).
— Mars sextile Pluto at 11:59 am PST / 2:59 pm EST (19:58:47 UTC).
— Mercury conjunct Galactic Center 3:48 pm PST / 6:48 pm EST (23:48:22 UTC).

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If Your Birthday is Jan. 8
(The Day of the Big Bang) | Capricorn Birthday Reading | All Other Signs
Today’s glorious alignment between Venus and the Sun in your birth sign will help you attract just the experiences you need for growth, happiness and success. Yet you must remember the growth element, because all else hinges on it. And the phrase noblesse oblige comes to mind: of those to whom much is given, much is expected. Use your privileges wisely.

Written in the Planets
The Sun and Venus (and Pluto) are in a sextile with Mars and Jupiter, still in their recent conjunction. This will last a couple of days. If there’s something in life you particularly desire just now, such as a career goal or increased intimacy with another, it might be worth doing something decisive toward it while this formation lasts; especially if that involves communicating your wishes or feelings. Be as open as you can. There’s quite enough fear about, and it’s gotten to the stage where any act of courage, however small, is revolutionary; so hold your banner aloft.

The Art of Becoming, the 2018 Planet Waves Annual by Eric Francis, will be your best guide to the major astrological shifts ahead. If you pre-order now, you’ll not only get all 12 signs of the written reading for $99, but we’ll include three extra videos covering the forthcoming sign changes of Saturn, Chiron and Uranus. These videos are only included if you get all 12 signs. You may choose your individual signs here.

Today is Sunday, Jan. 7, 2018
Hebrew date is 20 Tevet 5778
Islamic date is 20 Rabi’-II 1439

Mayan Tzolk’in Day is 1 Ak’b’al
Mayan Long Count is 13.0.5.2.3
Julian Day is 2458126

Today’s Birthdays: Eliezer Ben-Yehuda (1858-1922), Bernadette Soubirous (1884-1879), Zora Neale Hurston (1891-1960), Francis Poulenc (1899-1963), Red Allen (1908-1987), Butterfly McQueen (1911-1995), Charles Addams (1912-1988), Bobo Jenkins (1916-1984), Vincent Gardenia (1920-1992), Gene L. Coon (1924-1973), William Peter Blatty (1928-2017), Terry Moore (1929), Jann Wenner (1946), Kenny Loggins (1948), Robert Longo (1953), Katie Couric (1957), Kathy Valentine (1959), Nicolas Cage (1964), Doug E. Doug (1970), Merritt Wever (1980).

“There are years that ask questions and years that answer.”
— Zora Neale Hurston

Moon Phase: Moon is in Waning Gibbous phase and enters Last Quarter phase on Jan. 8 at 2:25 pm PST / 5:25 pm EST (22:25:10 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 Virgo and enters Libra today at 4:14 am PST / 7:14 am EST (12:14:25 UTC).
Sun Degree: 17-18 Capricorn.

Planetary Stations and Sign Changes
Moon enters Libra at 4:14 am PST / 7:14 am EST (12:14:25 UTC).

Interesting Selected Aspects | Data by Serennu
— Venus quincunx Ceres at 1:13 am PST / 4:13 am EST (09:13:15 UTC).
— Sun conjunct Arawn at 4:46 am PST / 7:46 am EST (12:46:09 UTC).
— Venus conjunct Arawn at 1:00 pm PST / 4:00 pm EST (21:00:28 UTC).
— Mercury quincunx Sedna at 2:57 pm PST / 5:57 pm EST (22:57:09 UTC).

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If Your Birthday is Jan. 7
(The Day of Unusual Interests) | Capricorn Birthday Reading | All Other Signs
Settle for nothing less than perfect alignment of yourself with who you are, what you do, and who you aspire to being. Among friends and colleagues, you’re someone who is looked to as an example of what is possible. Yet you’re only using a small fraction of your potential, and the rest is right within reach. You are ready, and you’re surely willing. So make it happen.

Written in the Planets
Today the Moon enters Libra and makes a square to Saturn. This might be a worthwhile moment for considering how you’re acclimatizing to Saturn in Capricorn. What have the last few weeks been like for you? If it’s been somewhat challenging so far, this contact from the Libra Moon may signal a chance for you to make peace with this placement. As this is a square aspect, though, you’ll need to put in the effort actively: to ferret out and work consciously with any issue that could have arisen. Think of it like replacing your car or bicycle (or armchair) — often at first you find yourself needing to adjust the seat, or add extra support. There may be something equally simple you can do to ease the present process.

The Art of Becoming, the 2018 Planet Waves Annual by Eric Francis, will be your best guide to the major astrological shifts ahead. If you pre-order now, you’ll not only get all 12 signs of the written reading for $99, but we’ll include three extra videos covering the forthcoming sign changes of Saturn, Chiron and Uranus. These videos are only included if you get all 12 signs. You may choose your individual signs here.