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Four Winds Report for Aug. 23, 2017

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The Only Thing Missing From This Almanac Is Your Daily Horoscope

Every day, you read the Four Winds report, to get a sense of the current energies. There’s just one thing missing — your daily horoscope. Written for you, every day of the week, your Planet Waves daily horoscope is designed to give you the clue you need, that little edge to make your life go smoother.

One well-placed line from an astrologer can make all the difference in your life. We now have two editions of the Four Winds Report — one with, and one without your daily reading. You may be one of the readers who wait for years for me to offer you this — and now you can have it. Horoscope Lover membership gets you direct mailing of each day’s reading, plus the weekly reading on Sunday night, and the monthly reading the last Thursday of the month. Sign up at this link.

with love,
eric

Today is Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2017
Hebrew date is 1 Elul 5777
Islamic date is 1 Zul-Hijjah 1438

Mayan Tzolk’in Day is 7 Kimi
Mayan Long Count is 13.0.4.13.6
Julian Day is 2457989

Today’s Birthdays: Sarah Frances Whiting (1847-1927), Malvina Reynolds (1900-1978), Gene Kelly (1912-1996), Rudy Lewis (1936-1964), Keith Moon (1946-1978), Willy Russell (1947), Shelley Long (1949), Edwyn Collins (1959), Shaun Ryder (1962), River Phoenix (1970-1993), Kobe Bryant (1978), Joanne Froggatt (1980), Sky Blu (1986).

“At 14, I discovered girls. At that time, dancing was the only way you could put your arm around the girl. Dancing was courtship. Only later did I discover that you dance joy. You dance love. You dance dreams.”
— Gene Kelly

Planet Waves FM | Musical Invocation of the Total Eclipse

Most of this week’s program [play episode here] is Sunday night’s invocation of the total eclipse. All of us at Planet Waves have spent months explaining the event from spiritual and psychological perspectives, in language. By the end, the only way to express things was in rhythm and tone. Eric presents this recording uninterrupted after a brief introduction summing up his observations on “the day after.”

Moon Phase: Moon is in New phase and enters Waxing Crescent phase on Aug. 25 at 1:57 am PDT / 4:57 am EDT (08:56:41 UTC).
Next Full Moon is in Pisces on Sep. 6 at 12:03 am PDT / 3:03 am EDT (07:02:43 UTC).
Corresponding New Moon in Virgo is on Sep. 19-20 at 10:30 pm PDT / 1:30 am EDT (05:29:47 UTC).
Moon Sign: Moon is in Virgo and enters Libra tonight at 6:04 pm PDT / 9:04 pm EDT (01:04:26 Aug. 24 UTC).
Sun Degree: 1-2 Virgo.

Planetary Stations and Sign Changes
Moon enters Libra at 6:04 pm PDT / 9:04 pm EDT (01:04:26 Aug. 24 UTC).

Interesting Selected Aspects | Data by Serennu
— Vesta trine Pluto at 1:32 am PDT / 4:32 am EDT (08:32:13 UTC).
— Venus sextile Sedna at 4:24 am PDT / 7:24 am EDT (11:23:48 UTC).
— Venus square Rhadamanthus at 6:09 am PDT / 9:09 am EDT (13:09:27 UTC).

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If Your Birthday is Aug. 23
(The Day of Lively Precision) | Birthday Readings: Leo | Virgo | Others
The facets of a bold plan are coming together. Don’t rush the process; give it a year. Focus on developing the ideas that have come to you the past few weeks. In the process, you’ll clear away many things, and ideas, that no longer serve you. Strive for efficiency rather than for excess. Be precise, but keep looking up from your work.

Written in the Planets
With the Great American Eclipse now over and done, how are you feeling? A trine between Vesta in Virgo and Pluto in Capricorn (with the Virgo Moon sailing through it) suggests something is deepening. Is it the grand plan or pattern you set between the eclipses? Is it your dedication to be of service, or to hold space for something or someone? Or perhaps it’s a need to go deep into your sexuality and associated feelings? While Pluto is an agent of change, it is also the lord of ‘what lies below’ and tends to be an intensifying agent. Vesta may add an unconventional flavor, and a sense of the sacred.

Planet Waves
In the Shadow of the Moon, the exciting 2017 Midyear Reading by Eric Francis, has just been published. The video readings for all 12 signs cover the Great American Eclipse of Aug. 21 and well beyond. We’ll be increasing the price again very soon, so don’t hesitate to order your copy here. You can also now choose your individual signs here.

Planet Waves

To the Leo Eclipse and Beyond!

On Aug. 21, a total solar eclipse in Leo signaled the second stage of whatever life-shifting process you’re engaged with.

This is a unique year for you, Leo. In addition to the current eclipses (and the double New Moons in your sign), your birthday reading will cover such astrological heavyweights as Chiron finishing up its journey through your 8th house; ever-surprising Uranus; and Saturn leaving your fellow fire sign, Sagittarius — plus more.

Are you navigating changes in your relationships or family paradigm? Do you find yourself at a career crossroads? Are you seeking clarity, encouragement and new perspectives on your creativity, self-esteem, sexuality or healing process? You’ll find ideas and reassurance in this reading.

"I have just listened to your Part 1 and Part 2 readings and I am amazed at how accurate it has been. Like you have a telescope watching me shed a skin and transform into a totally changed person in the last 10 years."
— Pauline Jones

Your reading is now priced at $44; so you’ll want to order your 2017 Leo Reading very soon. This reading is designed to work for anyone with Leo Sun, Leo rising and even Leo Moon — and makes an amazing gift.

Four Winds Report for Aug. 22, 2017

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The Only Thing Missing From This Almanac Is Your Daily Horoscope

Every day, you read the Four Winds report, to get a sense of the current energies. There’s just one thing missing — your daily horoscope. Written for you, every day of the week, your Planet Waves daily horoscope is designed to give you the clue you need, that little edge to make your life go smoother.

One well-placed line from an astrologer can make all the difference in your life. We now have two editions of the Four Winds Report — one with, and one without your daily reading. You may be one of the readers who wait for years for me to offer you this — and now you can have it. Horoscope Lover membership gets you direct mailing of each day’s reading, plus the weekly reading on Sunday night, and the monthly reading the last Thursday of the month. Sign up at this link.

with love,
eric

Today is Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2017
Hebrew date is 30 Av 5777
Islamic date is 30 Zul-Qi’dah 1438

Mayan Tzolk’in Day is 6 Chikchan
Mayan Long Count is 13.0.4.13.5
Julian Day is 2457988

Today’s Birthdays: Samuel Pierpont Langley (1834-1906), Claude Debussy (1862-1918), Charles Francis Jenkins (1867-1934), Dorothy Parker (1893-1967), David Dellinger (1915-2004), John Lee Hooker (1917-2001), Ray Bradbury (1920-2012), Mark Williams (1959), Tori Amos (1963), James DeBarge (1963), GZA (1966), Beenie Man (1973), Kristen Wiig (1973), James Corden (1978).

“I have made mysterious Nature my religion. I do not believe that a man is any nearer to God for being clad in priestly garments, nor that one place in a town is better adapted to meditation than another. When I gaze at a sunset sky and spend hours contemplating its marvelous ever-changing beauty, an extraordinary emotion overwhelms me. Nature in all its vastness is truthfully reflected in my sincere though feeble soul. Around me are the trees stretching up their branches to the skies, the perfumed flowers gladdening the meadow, the gentle grass-carpeted earth…and my hands unconsciously assume an attitude of adoration… To feel the supreme and moving beauty of the spectacle to which Nature invites her ephemeral guests!…that is what I call prayer.”
— Claude Debussy

Moon Phase: Moon is in New phase and enters Waxing Crescent phase on Aug. 25 at 1:57 am PDT / 4:57 am EDT (08:56:41 UTC).
Next Full Moon is in Pisces on Sep. 6 at 12:03 am PDT / 3:03 am EDT (07:02:43 UTC).
Corresponding New Moon in Virgo is on Sep. 19-20 at 10:30 pm PDT / 1:30 am EDT (05:29:47 UTC).
Moon Sign: Moon is in Virgo and enters Libra on Aug. 23-24 at 6:04 pm PDT / 9:04 pm EDT (01:04:26 UTC).
Sun Degree: 30 Leo-1 Virgo.

Planetary Stations and Sign Changes
Sun enters Virgo at 3:20 pm PDT / 6:20 pm EDT (22:20:08 UTC).

Interesting Selected Aspects | Data by Serennu
— Mercury trine Amycus at 4:29 am PDT / 7:29 am EDT (11:29:06 UTC).
— Sun trine Orius at 5:39 am PDT / 8:39 am EDT (12:38:53 UTC).
— Mars trine Saturn at 6:21 am PDT / 9:21 am EDT (13:20:48 UTC).

This Week’s Horoscope for Leo by Eric Francis Coppolino

You have incredible potential, but have yet to devote to yourself fully. You’re driven forward, and at the same time, seem to have an odd attachment to the past, or to your ideas from the past. Step one in rising above your foundations is to recognize this when it happens. Notice when your expectations are specifically based on what you’ve done before, or what has happened to you before. This is the snag, and it’s one that’s taken for granted nearly all the time. Yes, it’s true that “the past is the best way to predict the future,” though that’s the thing you must get beyond. If you want to accomplish what is unprecedented, you’ll need to do what’s never been done. So in a sense, the past becomes the record you plan to break, the mistake you’re not going to make again, or the activation of what was previously latent potential. You will like living this way.

You may read all 12 signs here.

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If Your Birthday is Aug. 22
(The Day of Seasoned Experience) | Birthday Readings: Leo | Virgo | Others
You will thrive on transparency, which means revealing all the things you are reluctant to say about yourself. The fact that we’re stalked and spied upon by our various devices, and reveal certain thoughts on social platforms, does not diminish the human need to be self-revealing, in an honest and entirely self-motivated way. You will feel better about yourself.

Written in the Planets
Whether you were able to see yesterday’s total solar eclipse or not, in some way it has effected your life, and will continue to do so for months to come. It’s okay if you’re not sure what that effect is yet; it may take time to manifest as you continue to work toward your dreams and goals. Today a supportive aspect between Mars in Leo and Saturn in Sagittarius may help give some structure (whether literal or philosophical) to your energy, efforts and desires. Later the Sun enters Virgo, beginning a transitional phase of the current season. What does your current plan serve, and what serves your plan?

Planet Waves
In the Shadow of the Moon, the exciting 2017 Midyear Reading by Eric Francis, has just been published. The video readings for all 12 signs cover the Great American Eclipse of Aug. 21 and well beyond. We’ll be increasing the price again very soon, so don’t hesitate to order your copy here. You can also now choose your individual signs here.

Planet Waves

To the Leo Eclipse and Beyond!

On Aug. 21, a total solar eclipse in Leo signaled the second stage of whatever life-shifting process you’re engaged with.

This is a unique year for you, Leo. In addition to the current eclipses (and the double New Moons in your sign), your birthday reading will cover such astrological heavyweights as Chiron finishing up its journey through your 8th house; ever-surprising Uranus; and Saturn leaving your fellow fire sign, Sagittarius — plus more.

Are you navigating changes in your relationships or family paradigm? Do you find yourself at a career crossroads? Are you seeking clarity, encouragement and new perspectives on your creativity, self-esteem, sexuality or healing process? You’ll find ideas and reassurance in this reading.

"I have just listened to your Part 1 and Part 2 readings and I am amazed at how accurate it has been. Like you have a telescope watching me shed a skin and transform into a totally changed person in the last 10 years."
— Pauline Jones

Your reading is now priced at $44; so you’ll want to order your 2017 Leo Reading very soon. This reading is designed to work for anyone with Leo Sun, Leo rising and even Leo Moon — and makes an amazing gift.

Four Winds Report for Aug. 21, 2017

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The Only Thing Missing From This Almanac Is Your Daily Horoscope

Every day, you read the Four Winds report, to get a sense of the current energies. There’s just one thing missing — your daily horoscope. Written for you, every day of the week, your Planet Waves daily horoscope is designed to give you the clue you need, that little edge to make your life go smoother.

One well-placed line from an astrologer can make all the difference in your life. We now have two editions of the Four Winds Report — one with, and one without your daily reading. You may be one of the readers who wait for years for me to offer you this — and now you can have it. Horoscope Lover membership gets you direct mailing of each day’s reading, plus the weekly reading on Sunday night, and the monthly reading the last Thursday of the month. Sign up at this link.

with love,
eric

Today is Monday, Aug. 21, 2017
Hebrew date is 29 Av 5777
Islamic date is 29 Zul-Qi’dah 1438

Mayan Tzolk’in Day is 5 K’an
Mayan Long Count is 13.0.4.13.4
Julian Day is 2457987

Today’s Birthdays: William Murdoch (1754-1839), Count Basie (1904-1984), Frank Perry (1930-1995), Kenny Rogers (1938), Clarence Williams III (1939), Patty McCormack (1945), Loretta Devine (1949), Glenn Hughes (1952), Carrie-Anne Moss (1967), Dina Carroll (1968), Kelis (1979), Usain Bolt (1986), Hayden Panettiere (1989), Bo Burnham (1990).

“It’s the way you play that makes it. What I say is, for Christ’s sake, you don’t have to kill yourself to sing. Play like you play. Play like you think, and then you got it, if you’re going to get it. And whatever you get, that’s you, so that’s your story.”
— Count Basie

Eclipse Invocation: Join our Musical Ritual on Mixlr

In case you missed it, you’re invited to listen to the stream of last night’s musical ritual, featuring the Planet Waves band, Vision Quest. The stream is available on the Planet Waves FM Mixlr channel.

Moon Phase: Moon is in Balsamic (waning crescent) phase and enters New phase today at 11:30 am PDT / 2:30 pm EDT (18:30:06 UTC).
Next Full Moon is in Pisces on Sep. 6 at 12:03 am PDT / 3:03 am EDT (07:02:43 UTC).
Corresponding New Moon in Virgo is on Sep. 19-20 at 10:30 pm PDT / 1:30 am EDT (05:29:47 UTC).
Moon Sign: Moon is in Leo and enters Virgo today at 1:25 pm PDT / 4:25 pm EDT (20:24:51 UTC).
Sun Degree: 29-30 Leo.

Planetary Stations and Sign Changes
Total Solar Eclipse at 11:25 am PDT / 2:25 pm EDT (18:25:27 UTC).
Moon enters Virgo at 1:25 pm PDT / 4:25 pm EDT (20:24:51 UTC).

Interesting Selected Aspects | Data by Serennu
— Mars conjunct Sila-Nunam at 10:55 pm Aug. 20 PDT / 1:55 am EDT (05:55:34 UTC).
— Sun trine Uranus at 11:22 pm Aug. 20 PDT / 2:22 am EDT (06:21:50 UTC).
— Ceres opposite Pluto at 3:02 am PDT / 6:02 am EDT (10:02:25 UTC).
— Mercury conjunct Orcus at 4:40 am PDT / 7:40 am EDT (11:40:31 UTC).

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If Your Birthday is Aug. 21
(The Day of the Standout) | Leo Birthday Reading | All Other Signs
As you know by now, your birthday falls on the day of the astrological event of the 21st century (so far). So it’s a time to ask big questions, such as: if you could do anything with your life, what would you do? Don’t worry whether you think it’s possible. Skip the details and stick to the vision or, better, where you feel yourself pulled on a cellular level. Go that way.

Written in the Planets
Well, it’s here! The big day. The one we’ve all been waiting for. Understandably, you might be feeling a little bit tense; so probably rule number one for today is to take it easy and let the energy flow. Remember that Mercury is retrograde, so if matters are not entirely clear, try to be patient and allow them to unfold. It’s OK if your personal experience of the eclipse is more subtle and personal than all the hype suggests. Don’t forget Eric’s advice about doing something meaningful that you love, as well.

Planet Waves
In the Shadow of the Moon, the exciting 2017 Midyear Reading by Eric Francis, has just been published. The video readings for all 12 signs cover the Great American Eclipse of Aug. 21 and well beyond. We’ll be increasing the price again very soon, so don’t hesitate to order your copy here. You can also now choose your individual signs here.

Planet Waves

To the Leo Eclipse and Beyond!

On Aug. 21, a total solar eclipse in Leo signals the second stage of whatever life-shifting process you’re engaged with.

This is a unique year for you, Leo. In addition to the current eclipses (and the double New Moons in your sign), your birthday reading will cover such astrological heavyweights as Chiron finishing up its journey through your 8th house; ever-surprising Uranus; and Saturn leaving your fellow fire sign, Sagittarius — plus more.

Are you navigating changes in your relationships or family paradigm? Do you find yourself at a career crossroads? Are you seeking clarity, encouragement and new perspectives on your creativity, self-esteem, sexuality or healing process? You’ll find ideas and reassurance in this reading.

"I have just listened to your Part 1 and Part 2 readings and I am amazed at how accurate it has been. Like you have a telescope watching me shed a skin and transform into a totally changed person in the last 10 years."
— Pauline Jones

Your reading is now priced at $44; so you’ll want to order your 2017 Leo Reading very soon. This reading is designed to work for anyone with Leo Sun, Leo rising and even Leo Moon — and makes an amazing gift.

Four Winds Report for Aug. 20, 2017

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The Only Thing Missing From This Almanac Is Your Daily Horoscope

Every day, you read the Four Winds report, to get a sense of the current energies. There’s just one thing missing — your daily horoscope. Written for you, every day of the week, your Planet Waves daily horoscope is designed to give you the clue you need, that little edge to make your life go smoother.

One well-placed line from an astrologer can make all the difference in your life. We now have two editions of the Four Winds Report — one with, and one without your daily reading. You may be one of the readers who wait for years for me to offer you this — and now you can have it. Horoscope Lover membership gets you direct mailing of each day’s reading, plus the weekly reading on Sunday night, and the monthly reading the last Thursday of the month. Sign up at this link.

with love,
eric

Today is Sunday, Aug. 20, 2017
Hebrew date is 28 Av 5777
Islamic date is 28 Zul-Qi’dah 1438

Mayan Tzolk’in Day is 4 Ak’b’al
Mayan Long Count is 13.0.4.13.3
Julian Day is 2457986

Today’s Birthdays: H. P. Lovecraft (1890-1937), Eero Saarinen (1910-1961), Walter Bernstein (1919), Hideki Shirakawa (1936), Isaac Hayes (1942), Sylvester McCoy (1943), Connie Chung (1946), Ray Wise (1947), Robert Plant (1948), Leroy Burgess (1953), Al Roker (1954), Joan Allen (1956), Amy Adams (1974), Kristen Miller (1976), Jamie Cullum (1979), Ben Barnes (1981), Ingrid Lukas (1984).

“Sometimes I believe that this less material life is our truer life, and that our vain presence on the terraqueous globe is itself the secondary or merely virtual phenomenon.”
— H. P. Lovecraft

Len Wallick | Aye Protection

Too much exposure to either the Sun or rain can be harmful. Yet, so would be a lifetime locked away from either. The way Len Wallick sees it, Monday’s total eclipse will be something of the same: acknowledging the event (even if you can’t look at it) will make your life a fuller experience.

Moon Phase: Moon is in Balsamic (waning crescent) phase and enters New phase on Aug. 21 at 11:30 am PDT / 2:30 pm EDT (18:30:06 UTC).
Next New Moon is in Leo on Aug. 21 at 11:30 am PDT / 2:30 pm EDT (18:30:06 UTC).
Next Full Moon is in Pisces on Sep. 6 at 12:03 am PDT / 3:03 am EDT (07:02:43 UTC).
Moon Sign: Moon is in Leo and enters Virgo on Aug. 21 at 1:25 pm PDT / 4:25 pm EDT (20:24:51 UTC).
Sun Degree: 28-29 Leo.

Planetary Stations and Sign Changes
Psyche enters Libra at 1:51 pm PDT / 4:51 pm EDT (20:50:48 UTC).

Interesting Selected Aspects | Data by Serennu
— Venus square Haumea at 11:36 pm Aug. 19 PDT / 2:36 am EDT (06:36:34 UTC).
— Mars sextile Jupiter at 9:42 am PDT / 12:42 pm EDT (16:41:48 UTC).
— Venus square Eris at 3:56 pm PDT / 6:56 pm EDT (22:56:36 UTC).

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If Your Birthday is Aug. 20
(The Day of the Cryptic Secret) | Leo Birthday Reading | All Other Signs
The sooner you wrap up old business, the sooner your new life will unfurl in surprising and beautiful ways. So focus on cleaning, tidying and making a conscious effort to resolve lingering commitments — whether you’re interested in them or not. The live ones, the ones that you thrive on, will continue, with many bold and unusual adventures ahead.

Written in the Planets
As tomorrow’s big event approaches, Venus forms a square to Eris, which might just have the effect of kicking off the festivities early. The eclipse is pretty much the perfect weather for facilitating any big changes you intend; today’s aspect might give you that extra bit of chutzpah, should you need it. Mars sextile Jupiter, in addition, could bring a welcome boost of energy. Keep an open heart and a civil tongue, however.

Planet Waves
In the Shadow of the Moon, the exciting 2017 Midyear Reading by Eric Francis, has just been published. The video readings for all 12 signs cover the Great American Eclipse of Aug. 21 and well beyond. We’ll be increasing the price again very soon, so don’t hesitate to order your copy here. You can also now choose your individual signs here.

Planet Waves

To the Leo Eclipse and Beyond!

On Aug. 21, a total solar eclipse in Leo signals the second stage of whatever life-shifting process you’re engaged with.

This is a unique year for you, Leo. In addition to the current eclipses (and the double New Moons in your sign), your birthday reading will cover such astrological heavyweights as Chiron finishing up its journey through your 8th house; ever-surprising Uranus; and Saturn leaving your fellow fire sign, Sagittarius — plus more.

Are you navigating changes in your relationships or family paradigm? Do you find yourself at a career crossroads? Are you seeking clarity, encouragement and new perspectives on your creativity, self-esteem, sexuality or healing process? You’ll find ideas and reassurance in this reading.

"I have just listened to your Part 1 and Part 2 readings and I am amazed at how accurate it has been. Like you have a telescope watching me shed a skin and transform into a totally changed person in the last 10 years."
— Pauline Jones

Your reading is now priced at $44; so you’ll want to order your 2017 Leo Reading very soon. This reading is designed to work for anyone with Leo Sun, Leo rising and even Leo Moon — and makes an amazing gift.

Four Winds Report for Aug. 19, 2017

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The Only Thing Missing From This Almanac Is Your Daily Horoscope

Every day, you read the Four Winds report, to get a sense of the current energies. There’s just one thing missing — your daily horoscope. Written for you, every day of the week, your Planet Waves daily horoscope is designed to give you the clue you need, that little edge to make your life go smoother.

One well-placed line from an astrologer can make all the difference in your life. We now have two editions of the Four Winds Report — one with, and one without your daily reading. You may be one of the readers who wait for years for me to offer you this — and now you can have it. Horoscope Lover membership gets you direct mailing of each day’s reading, plus the weekly reading on Sunday night, and the monthly reading the last Thursday of the month. Sign up at this link.

with love,
eric

Today is Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017
Hebrew date is 27 Av 5777
Islamic date is 27 Zul-Qi’dah 1438

Mayan Tzolk’in Day is 3 Ik’
Mayan Long Count is 13.0.4.13.2
Julian Day is 2457985

Today’s Birthdays: John Dryden (1631-1700), Orville Wright (1871-1948), Ogden Nash (1902-1971), Philo Farnsworth (1906-1971), Gene Roddenberry (1921-1991), Frank McCourt (1930-2009), Debra Paget (1933), Charles Bolden (1946), Jonathan Frakes (1952), Peter Gallagher (1955), John Stamos (1963), Kyra Sedgwick (1965), Lee Ann Womack (1966), Nate Dogg (1969-2011), Matthew Perry (1969), Missy Higgins (1983), Simon Bird (1984), Veronica Roth (1988).

“Star Trek was an attempt to say that humanity will reach maturity and wisdom on the day that it begins not just to tolerate, but take a special delight in differences in ideas and differences in life forms… If we cannot learn to actually enjoy those small differences, to take a positive delight in those small differences between our own kind, here on this planet, then we do not deserve to go out into space and meet the diversity that is almost certainly out there.”
— Gene Roddenberry

Moon Phase: Moon is in Balsamic (waning crescent) phase and enters New phase on Aug. 21 at 11:30 am PDT / 2:30 pm EDT (18:30:06 UTC).
Next New Moon is in Leo on Aug. 21 at 11:30 am PDT / 2:30 pm EDT (18:30:06 UTC).
Next Full Moon is in Pisces on Sep. 6 at 12:03 am PDT / 3:03 am EDT (07:02:43 UTC).
Moon Sign: Moon is in Cancer and enters Leo today at 10:54 am PDT / 1:54 pm EDT (17:54:31 UTC).
Sun Degree: 27-28 Leo.

Planetary Stations and Sign Changes
Moon enters Leo at 10:54 am PDT / 1:54 pm EDT (17:54:31 UTC).

Interesting Selected Aspects | Data by Serennu
— Sun square Bienor at 9:57 pm Aug. 20 PDT / 12:57 am EDT (04:57:06 UTC), and Sedna at 6:49 am PDT / 9:49 am EDT (13:48:51 UTC).
— Venus conjunct Cyllarus at 8:22 am PDT / 11:22 am EDT (15:22:33 UTC).
— Mercury trine Chariklo at 12:03 pm PDT / 3:03 pm EDT (19:03:26 UTC).
— Sun trine Galactic Center at 3:03 pm PDT / 6:03 pm EDT (22:03:12 UTC).

Planet Waves Daily Oracle for Aug. 19, 2017

This month you embark on one of the most get-real times of your whole life. It will last for years; it will last until you get the message perfectly. Getting real means the premium on honesty in relationships not only increases; it becomes the bottom line. Honesty is an interesting thing. There are many in this world who find it easier to hide behind layers of personality glamour denial and those foggy half-truths about who they are. In your life the fog is clearing and be glad of it. Welcome people who are brave enough to be honest with you. Be brave enough to let the world know exactly who you are.

The Oracle is a daily mini-reading divined from our extensive Horoscope Archive. You can research any Planet Waves horoscope published since 1999 at the Horoscope Archive and Oracle.

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If Your Birthday is Aug. 19
(The Day of Startling Surprises) | Leo Birthday Reading | All Other Signs
Look for the narrow opening, the unlikely advantage, the odd timing or the opportunity that you might otherwise miss. It may be looking right at you, and you may have overlooked it several times. That’s the portal to the next phase of your life; indeed, to a way of life. It’s not merely that ‘things work out’, but rather that they do so because you’re cooperating fully.

Written in the Planets
Today the Moon moves into Leo: the sign of Monday’s eclipse. Do you feel a quickening of energy, anticipation or emotional resonance? With the Leo Sun making a trine to the Galactic Core in Sagittarius today, taking leadership in your life in a compassionate, heart-centered way would seem to be directly in tune with our cosmic origins. See where your intuition aligns with what you love to do — or even where you’d like to dare to go — and keep any momentum going that you’ve been building this week. Small steps could count for a lot.

Planet Waves
In the Shadow of the Moon, the exciting 2017 Midyear Reading by Eric Francis, has just been published. The video readings for all 12 signs cover the Great American Eclipse of Aug. 21 and well beyond. We’ll be increasing the price again very soon, so don’t hesitate to order your copy here. You can also now choose your individual signs here.

Planet Waves

To the Leo Eclipse and Beyond!

On Aug. 21, a total solar eclipse in Leo signals the second stage of whatever life-shifting process you’re engaged with.

This is a unique year for you, Leo. In addition to the current eclipses (and the double New Moons in your sign), your birthday reading will cover such astrological heavyweights as Chiron finishing up its journey through your 8th house; ever-surprising Uranus; and Saturn leaving your fellow fire sign, Sagittarius — plus more.

Are you navigating changes in your relationships or family paradigm? Do you find yourself at a career crossroads? Are you seeking clarity, encouragement and new perspectives on your creativity, self-esteem, sexuality or healing process? You’ll find ideas and reassurance in this reading.

"I have just listened to your Part 1 and Part 2 readings and I am amazed at how accurate it has been. Like you have a telescope watching me shed a skin and transform into a totally changed person in the last 10 years."
— Pauline Jones

Your reading is now priced at $44; so you’ll want to order your 2017 Leo Reading very soon. This reading is designed to work for anyone with Leo Sun, Leo rising and even Leo Moon — and makes an amazing gift.

Four Winds Report for Aug. 18, 2017

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The Only Thing Missing From This Almanac Is Your Daily Horoscope

Every day, you read the Four Winds report, to get a sense of the current energies. There’s just one thing missing — your daily horoscope. Written for you, every day of the week, your Planet Waves daily horoscope is designed to give you the clue you need, that little edge to make your life go smoother.

One well-placed line from an astrologer can make all the difference in your life. We now have two editions of the Four Winds Report — one with, and one without your daily reading. You may be one of the readers who wait for years for me to offer you this — and now you can have it. Horoscope Lover membership gets you direct mailing of each day’s reading, plus the weekly reading on Sunday night, and the monthly reading the last Thursday of the month. Sign up at this link.

with love,
eric

Today is Friday, Aug. 18, 2017
Hebrew date is 26 Av 5777
Islamic date is 26 Zul-Qi’dah 1438

Mayan Tzolk’in Day is 2 Imix’
Mayan Long Count is 13.0.4.13.1
Julian Day is 2457984

Today’s Birthdays: Agneta Horn (1629-1672), Margaret Murie (1902-2003), Herman Berlinski (1910-2001), Amelia Boynton Robinson (1911-2015), Klara Dan von Veumann (1911-1963), Shelley Winters (1920-2006), Luc Montagnier (1932), Gail Fisher (1935-2000), Robert Redford (1936), Paula Danziger (1944-2004), Patrick Swayze (1952-2009), Marvin Isley (1953-2010), Umberto Guidoni (1954), Denis Leary (1957), Madeleine Stowe (1958), Edward Norton (1969), Malcolm-Jamal Warner (1970), Nicole Krauss (1974), Andy Samberg (1978).

“Wilderness itself is the basis of all our civilization. I wonder if we have enough reverence for life to concede to wilderness the right to live on?”
— Margaret Murie

Thousands of people gathered on the Charlottesville campus of the University of Virginia on Aug. 16 for a peaceful candlelight vigil in response to last weekend’s violence. Photo by Jason Lappa.

Count Yourself In

Dear Friend and Reader:

It’s tempting, in times of pain, chaos and transformation, to think there are no opportunities for you to participate, or feel like life is so insane that nothing matters, and besides, the world is ending anyway. Plenty of people are caught in the meme that nothing makes a difference, especially them.

I know it can seem that way. We’re moving at the compressed speed of events between eclipses, and our minds are warped into the light-speed movement of electric communication that delivers the latest crisis to our purse or pocket in mere seconds. Everything is accelerated, magnified and thrown into a mash-up with everything else streaming across your news feed and beleaguered brain.

Tiki Torch Social Club impersonating Nazis, or Klansmen, or something, in Charlottesville over the weekend. Photo by Alejandro Alvarez/News2Share.

It’s easy to imagine there’s no place for you in the world at this time, or that there’s no use trying. You might be so disgusted, shocked or scared, that you cannot figure out what to do. I’m here with another idea. But first, let’s review the recent past.

Just think, last week at this time, I was writing to you about the not-so-real threat of nuclear war with North Korea. Remember that? Trump’s threat of hellfire and brimstone, and all the angles of the “announcement” chart going into the mutable signs, saying the whole thing was insubstantial?

Remember the Nuclear Axis chart? And Kim Jong-un and The Donald, throwing adolescent tantrums as people in Seoul and Tokyo wondered if they were in the line of fire?

That was just seven days ago; I know that’s a long time, and it’s hard to remember so far back in ancient history.

Read more…

Moon Phase: Moon is in Last Quarter phase and enters Balsamic (waning crescent) phase on Aug. 18 at 2:50 am PDT / 5:50 am EDT (09:50:22 UTC).
Next New Moon is in Leo on Aug. 21 at 11:30 am PDT / 2:30 pm EDT (18:30:06 UTC).
Next Full Moon is in Pisces on Sep. 6 at 12:03 am PDT / 3:03 am EDT (07:02:43 UTC).
Moon Sign: Moon is in Cancer and enters Leo on Aug. 19 at 10:54 am PDT / 1:54 pm EDT (17:54:31 UTC).
Sun Degree: 26-27 Leo.

Planetary Stations and Sign Changes
Mors-Somnus stations retrograde at 4:27 pm PDT / 7:27 pm EDT (23:27:37 UTC).

Interesting Selected Aspects | Data by Serennu
— Mars square Ceto at 2:12 am PDT / 5:12 am EDT (09:12:37 UTC).
— Sun trine Pholus at 7:55 pm PDT / 10:55 pm EDT (02:54:47 Aug. 19 UTC).
— Venus trine Borasisi at 8:56 pm PDT / 11:56 pm EDT (03:56:00 Aug. 19 UTC).

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If Your Birthday is Aug. 18
(The Day of Endurance) | Leo Birthday Reading | All Other Signs
Do what so few people do in these times, which is feed your inner life. There’s a world within you that’s not visible or accessible anyplace else. You might think it’s lonely in there, though when you open up to your inner world, you’ll find that you are closer to people than you’ve ever been. There will be what feels like a moment of free-fall; then your parachute will open.

Written in the Planets
With the Sun in Leo trine the centaur planet Pholus in Sagittarius today, even the tiniest spark has the potential to burn brightly for a good while to come. So choose carefully the flames you fan. While it’s true that Pholus is often associated with a small cause leading to an unwanted (and far-reaching) negative effect, who says you can’t harness that power to serve the highest good? This is about more than simply having good intentions; everyone knows where those can lead. It’s about striking the match of ethical compassion, generosity and creativity. Or, even more simply: since we’re approaching a major eclipse, it’s about doing even a little of what brings you true joy, and letting it continue to light your soul going forward.

Planet Waves
In the Shadow of the Moon, the exciting 2017 Midyear Reading by Eric Francis, has just been published. The video readings for all 12 signs cover the Great American Eclipse of Aug. 21 and well beyond. We’ll be increasing the price again very soon, so don’t hesitate to order your copy here. You can also now choose your individual signs here.

Planet Waves

To the Leo Eclipse and Beyond!

On Aug. 21, a total solar eclipse in Leo signals the second stage of whatever life-shifting process you’re engaged with.

This is a unique year for you, Leo. In addition to the current eclipses (and the double New Moons in your sign), your birthday reading will cover such astrological heavyweights as Chiron finishing up its journey through your 8th house; ever-surprising Uranus; and Saturn leaving your fellow fire sign, Sagittarius — plus more.

Are you navigating changes in your relationships or family paradigm? Do you find yourself at a career crossroads? Are you seeking clarity, encouragement and new perspectives on your creativity, self-esteem, sexuality or healing process? You’ll find ideas and reassurance in this reading.

"I have just listened to your Part 1 and Part 2 readings and I am amazed at how accurate it has been. Like you have a telescope watching me shed a skin and transform into a totally changed person in the last 10 years."
— Pauline Jones

Your reading is now priced at $44; so you’ll want to order your 2017 Leo Reading very soon. This reading is designed to work for anyone with Leo Sun, Leo rising and even Leo Moon — and makes an amazing gift.

Four Winds Report for Aug. 17, 2017

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The Only Thing Missing From This Almanac Is Your Daily Horoscope

Every day, you read the Four Winds report, to get a sense of the current energies. There’s just one thing missing — your daily horoscope. Written for you, every day of the week, your Planet Waves daily horoscope is designed to give you the clue you need, that little edge to make your life go smoother.

One well-placed line from an astrologer can make all the difference in your life. We now have two editions of the Four Winds Report — one with, and one without your daily reading. You may be one of the readers who wait for years for me to offer you this — and now you can have it. Horoscope Lover membership gets you direct mailing of each day’s reading, plus the weekly reading on Sunday night, and the monthly reading the last Thursday of the month. Sign up at this link.

with love,
eric

Today is Thursday, Aug. 17, 2017
Hebrew date is 25 Av 5777
Islamic date is 25 Zul-Qi’dah 1438

Mayan Tzolk’in Day is 1 Ajaw
Mayan Long Count is 13.0.4.13.0
Julian Day is 2457983

Today’s Birthdays: Gene Stratton-Porter (1863-1924), Marcus Garvey (1887-1940), Mae West (1893-1980), Lida Moser (1920-2014), Maureen O’Hara (1920), Larry Rivers (1923-2002), Duke Pearson (1932), Robert De Niro (1943), Rachel Pollack (1945), Julian Fellowes (1949), Herta Muller (1953), Laurence Overmire (1957), Belinda Carlisle (1958), Sean Penn (1960), Maria McKee (1964), Kelvin Mercer (1969), Thierry Henry (1977), Lene Marlin (1980).

“Violence cannot destroy the body of the Goddess, for Her body is the world itself.”
— Rachel Pollack

Cheryl Corson | The melting pot that never existed is boiling over

Guest writer Cheryl Corson, a long-term friend of Planet Waves, offers her take on the weekend’s horrifying events in Charlottesville, VA. As a Jew whose great grandparents were murdered by the Nazis, she has plenty of pertinent comments on the recent white supremacist march, which culminated in the murder of a young anti-fascist activist and caused many to fear what might happen next. Cheryl reflects on what Charlottesville says about the rest of the nation.

Moon Phase: Moon is in Last Quarter phase and enters Balsamic (waning crescent) phase on Aug. 18 at 2:50 am PDT / 5:50 am EDT (09:50:22 UTC).
Next New Moon is in Leo on Aug. 21 at 11:30 am PDT / 2:30 pm EDT (18:30:06 UTC).
Next Full Moon is in Pisces on Sep. 6 at 12:03 am PDT / 3:03 am EDT (07:02:43 UTC).
Moon Sign: Moon is in Gemini and enters Cancer today at 9:13 am PDT / 12:13 pm EDT (16:12:53 UTC).
Sun Degree: 25-26 Leo.

Planetary Stations and Sign Changes
Moon enters Cancer at 9:13 am PDT / 12:13 pm EDT (16:12:53 UTC).

Interesting Selected Aspects | Data by Serennu
— Vesta square Great Attractor at 10:35 pm Aug. 16 PDT / 1:35 am EDT (05:35:15 UTC).
— Venus square Jupiter at 11:39 pm Aug. 16 PDT / 2:39 am EDT (06:39:34 UTC).
— Sun sesquiquadrate Chariklo at 1:10 am PDT / 4:10 am EDT (08:09:48 UTC).

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If Your Birthday is Aug. 17
(The Day of Explosive Power) | Leo Birthday Reading | All Other Signs
Play as if you have all the luck in the world, especially when initiating new projects or new directions. Push into the unfamiliar like you’ve been there before many times. If you are called to master a certain skill, proceed like it’s a refresher course, though slowly and meticulously. You know more than you think, as long as you maintain awareness of where you are.

Written in the Planets
Amid the present social turmoil, it’s easy to feel frustration and helplessness. However, aspects today from Venus and Vesta offer a reminder that as long as you encounter other people, there are always choices. You can choose to love or hate; to offer kindness or withhold it; to do what is right or what is easy (in the approximate words of J.K. Rowling). The decisions of ordinary life are often small and simple, but each tips the scale — even if by a minuscule amount. That’s the power you possess, and it’s more significant than you think.

Planet Waves
In the Shadow of the Moon, the exciting 2017 Midyear Reading by Eric Francis, has just been published. The video readings for all 12 signs cover the Great American Eclipse of Aug. 21 and well beyond. We’ll be increasing the price again very soon, so don’t hesitate to order your copy here. You can also now choose your individual signs here.

Planet Waves

To the Leo Eclipse and Beyond!

On Aug. 21, a total solar eclipse in Leo signals the second stage of whatever life-shifting process you’re engaged with.

This is a unique year for you, Leo. In addition to the current eclipses (and the double New Moons in your sign), your birthday reading will cover such astrological heavyweights as Chiron finishing up its journey through your 8th house; ever-surprising Uranus; and Saturn leaving your fellow fire sign, Sagittarius — plus more.

Are you navigating changes in your relationships or family paradigm? Do you find yourself at a career crossroads? Are you seeking clarity, encouragement and new perspectives on your creativity, self-esteem, sexuality or healing process? You’ll find ideas and reassurance in this reading.

"I have just listened to your Part 1 and Part 2 readings and I am amazed at how accurate it has been. Like you have a telescope watching me shed a skin and transform into a totally changed person in the last 10 years."
— Pauline Jones

Your reading is now priced at $44; so you’ll want to order your 2017 Leo Reading very soon. This reading is designed to work for anyone with Leo Sun, Leo rising and even Leo Moon — and makes an amazing gift.

Four Winds Report for Aug. 16, 2017

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The Only Thing Missing From This Almanac Is Your Daily Horoscope

Every day, you read the Four Winds report, to get a sense of the current energies. There’s just one thing missing — your daily horoscope. Written for you, every day of the week, your Planet Waves daily horoscope is designed to give you the clue you need, that little edge to make your life go smoother.

One well-placed line from an astrologer can make all the difference in your life. We now have two editions of the Four Winds Report — one with, and one without your daily reading. You may be one of the readers who wait for years for me to offer you this — and now you can have it. Horoscope Lover membership gets you direct mailing of each day’s reading, plus the weekly reading on Sunday night, and the monthly reading the last Thursday of the month. Sign up at this link.

with love,
eric

Today is Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2017
Hebrew date is 24 Av 5777
Islamic date is 24 Zul-Qi’dah 1438

Mayan Tzolk’in Day is 13 Kawak
Mayan Long Count is 13.0.4.12.19
Julian Day is 2457982

Today’s Birthdays: Arthur Cayley (1821-1895), Gabriel Lippmann (1845-1921), Mary Gilmore (1865-1962), T. E. Lawrence (1888-1935), Fess Parker (1924-2010), Charles Bukowski (1920-1994), Ann Blyth (1928), Diana Wynne Jones (1934-2011), Robert Squirrel Lester (1942-2010), Kevin Ayers (1944-2013), Bob Balaban (1945), James “J.T.” Taylor (1953), James Cameron (1954), Angela Bassett (1958), Madonna (1958), Steve Carell (1962), Emily Robison (1972), Bob Hardy (1980), Arden Cho (1985), Evanna Lynch (1991).

“Don’t put limitations on yourself. Other people will do that for you. Don’t do that to yourself. Don’t bet against yourself. And take risk. NASA has this phrase that they like, ‘Failure is not an option.’ But failure has to be an option. In art and exploration, failure has to be an option. Because it is a leap of faith. And no important endeavour that required innovation was done without risk. You have to be willing to take those risks.”
— James Cameron

Planet Waves FM | This is Now: Total Eclipse of the Sun

In tonight’s edition of Planet Waves FM [play episode here], Eric surveys the world as we approach Monday’s total solar eclipse. However, we also travel back in time to August 1999, when a comparable event was approaching: the infamous grand cross total solar eclipse of Aug. 11 that year. For many reasons, they are comparable times in history: the anger, the nuclear issues, the influence and impact of the internet.

Moon Phase: Moon is in Last Quarter phase and enters Balsamic (waning crescent) phase on Aug. 18 at 2:50 am PDT / 5:50 am EDT (09:50:22 UTC).
Next New Moon is in Leo on Aug. 21 at 11:30 am PDT / 2:30 pm EDT (18:30:06 UTC).
Next Full Moon is in Pisces on Sep. 6 at 12:03 am PDT / 3:03 am EDT (07:02:43 UTC).
Moon Sign: Moon is in Gemini and enters Cancer on Aug. 17 at 9:13 am PDT / 12:13 pm EDT (16:12:53 UTC).
Sun Degree: 24-25 Leo.

Planetary Stations and Sign Changes
No changes today.

Interesting Selected Aspects | Data by Serennu
— Sun trine Eris at 4:55 am PDT / 7:55 am EDT (11:55:30 UTC).
— Sun conjunct True Node at 3:12 pm PDT / 6:12 pm EDT (22:12:10 UTC).
— Mars square Echeclus at 4:21 pm PDT / 7:21 pm EDT (23:21:02 UTC).

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If Your Birthday is Aug. 16
(The Day of High Voltage) | Leo Birthday Reading | All Other Signs
Your current heading is close to the direction you need to be going. You only have to make minor adjustments, based mostly on feeling than on some detailed thought process. The main thing you need to tweak is making sure that you have multiple sources of income rather than just one or two. You serve many purposes; this will be easier than you think.

Written in the Planets
Today the Leo Sun makes a grand fire trine with Eris in Aries and Ixion in Sagittarius. Even though it looks more like a ‘triangle of fire’ than a ‘ring of fire’, the principle is the same; and it’s up to you not to burn out of control. A few things look like they will help you light your spark constructively. One is to remember that no matter how tempting it might be to use subterfuge or provoke others to attain a goal, that’s not how true leadership works — and it’s not very compassionate or heart-centered behavior. Lest you think you could never be so tempted, Ixion is a reminder that anyone is capable of anything. The second thing is to remember that we each have our own personal ‘sword of Damocles’ above our heads, and abusing power is a sure way to meet it. Finally, let yourself be pushed by your deeper healing goals. Using those tools takes more work than what might feel like ‘the easy way’ today, but it’s worth it. Always.

Planet Waves
In the Shadow of the Moon, the exciting 2017 Midyear Reading by Eric Francis, has just been published. The video readings for all 12 signs cover the Great American Eclipse of Aug. 21 and well beyond. We’ll be increasing the price again very soon, so don’t hesitate to order your copy here. You can also now choose your individual signs here.

Planet Waves

To the Leo Eclipse and Beyond!

On Aug. 21, a total solar eclipse in Leo signals the second stage of whatever life-shifting process you’re engaged with.

This is a unique year for you, Leo. In addition to the current eclipses (and the double New Moons in your sign), your birthday reading will cover such astrological heavyweights as Chiron finishing up its journey through your 8th house; ever-surprising Uranus; and Saturn leaving your fellow fire sign, Sagittarius — plus more.

Are you navigating changes in your relationships or family paradigm? Do you find yourself at a career crossroads? Are you seeking clarity, encouragement and new perspectives on your creativity, self-esteem, sexuality or healing process? You’ll find ideas and reassurance in this reading.

"I have just listened to your Part 1 and Part 2 readings and I am amazed at how accurate it has been. Like you have a telescope watching me shed a skin and transform into a totally changed person in the last 10 years."
— Pauline Jones

Your reading is now priced at $44; so you’ll want to order your 2017 Leo Reading very soon. This reading is designed to work for anyone with Leo Sun, Leo rising and even Leo Moon — and makes an amazing gift.