Today is Saturday, Oct. 22, 2016
Hebrew date is 20 Tishrei 5777
Islamic date is 21 Muharram 1438
Mayan Tzolk’in Day is 1 Imix’
Mayan Long Count is 13.0.3.16.1
Julian Day is 2457684
Today’s Birthdays: Curly Howard (1903-1952), Joan Fontaine (1917-2013), Timothy Leary (1920-1996), Christopher Lloyd (1938), Deepak Chopra (1947), Julie Dash (1952), Jeff Goldblum (1952), Shaggy (1968), Jonathan Lipniki (1990).
“People use the word ‘natural’… What is natural to me is these botanical species which interact directly with the nervous system. What I consider artificial is four years at Harvard, and the Bible, and Saint Patrick’s cathedral, and the Sunday school teachings.”
— Timothy Leary
Moon Phase: Moon is in waning gibbous (Disseminating) phase and enters Last Quarter phase today at 12:14 pm PDT / 3:14 pm EDT (19:13:43 UTC).
Next New Moon is in Scorpio on Oct. 30 at 10:38 am PDT / 1:38 pm EDT (17:38:08 UTC).
Corresponding Full Moon is in Taurus on Nov. 14 at 6:52 am PDT / 9:52 am EDT (13:51:59 UTC).
Moon Sign: Moon is in Cancer and enters Leo today at 12:34 pm PDT / 3:34 pm EDT (19:33:59 UTC).
Sun Degree: 30 Libra-1 Scorpio.
Planetary Stations and Sign Changes
Moon enters Leo at 12:34 pm PDT / 3:34 pm EDT (19:33:59 UTC).
Sun enters Scorpio at 4:45 pm PDT / 7:45 pm EDT (23:45:29 UTC).
Interesting Selected Aspects | Data from Serennu
— Sun square Thereus at 10:58 pm 10/21 PDT / 1:58 am 10/22 EDT (05:58:04 UTC), and Crantor at 3:22 am PDT 6:22 am EDT (10:22:17 UTC).
— Ceres square Okyrhoe at 8:56 am PDT / 11:56 am EDT (15:56:22 UTC).
— Mercury conjunct Rhadamanthus at 7:10 pm PDT / 10:10 pm EDT (02:10:21 10/23 UTC).
If Your Birthday is Oct. 22
(The Day of Allure) | Get Your Birthday Reading: Libra | Scorpio
As you strive for your independence, remember to honor all that you’ve learned from the wise elders along the way. You don’t need to worship them; just be grateful they gave you a few pointers. Rather than try to fix or heal everything you think is wrong with yourself, have faith in the fact that you’re the one living your own life, your own way. As such, you get to choose your next horizon.
Written in the Planets
A few hours after the last quarter Moon, the Sun enters Scorpio, where it squares an intriguing trio of minor planets in early Leo. Translation: you’re at a turning point, and you’re in a position to take the lead shaping the direction of your life. You don’t have to consider yourself inferior, superior or equal to anyone: it’s safe to be yourself. Pride is considered a virtue these days, but the planets are cautioning against it. Rather, focus on honoring your commitments and maintain the quality of your work. Use devotion as your guide, and you won’t have to sacrifice your compassion to create what you desire.
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