What Happened on October 17 in the Past

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The Seven Alchemical Metals & Planets of the Week

From joedubs.com – To read more about the daily planets and metals

Ancient Mesopotamian astrologers devised a seven day week inspired by the heavenly bodies that wandered about the sky. There were seven in total. The equally sized flashlight and nightlight in the sky, the sun and moon, along with the other five wandering orbs of light thus form the basis of this alchemical cosmology.

The word planet comes from the Greek planētēs, meaning “wanderer”. So by definition the Sun and Moon were considered planets to the Ancients.

Of the days that are not named directly after the seven planets, their name is derived from the Norse Gods associated with the respective planet. The origin of Sunday is of course from the Sun in the sky. Of the seven known metals, the Sun has always represented gold, irrespective of time and place.

Monday or more properly, ‘Moon-day’, is known as …

Astronomy Picture of the Day

Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written by a professional astronomer.

2021 October 17

The Einstein Cross Gravitational Lens

Image Credit & License: J. Rhoads (Arizona State U.) et al., WIYN, AURA, NOIRLab, NSFExplanation: Most galaxies have a single nucleus — does this galaxy have four? The strange answer leads astronomers to conclude that the nucleus of the surrounding galaxy is not even visible in this image. The central cloverleaf is rather light emitted from a background quasar. The gravitational field of the visible foreground galaxy breaks light from this distant quasar into four distinct images. The quasar must be properly aligned behind the center of a massive galaxy for a mirage like this to be evident. The general effect is known as gravitational lensing, and this specific case is known as the Einstein Cross. Stranger still, the images of the Einstein Cross vary in relative brightness, enhanced occasionally by the additional gravitational microlensing effect of specific stars in the foreground galaxy.

Weekly Horoscope Sunday, October 17 to Saturday, October 23, 2021

What do that stars have to tell us for the upcoming week?

All Signs

The Sun is the energy source of the solar system, and likewise, it is also the energy source of the horoscope. When the Sun changes signs each month, it energizes a different part of our chart. This is why sometimes, we’re keen to do home improvements and redecorating projects, and at other times, we can barely sweep the kitchen floor. The Sun energizes everything — from jogging to taking a nap. Speaking of which, Yogi Berra said, “I usually take a two-hour nap from one to four.” And one time, when a bunch of naked people ran across the ballfield, he said, “I don’t know if they were men or women fans cuz they had bags over their heads.”

Aries (March 21-April 19)

You are high-energy, active and competitive. (You hate to lose.) Believe it or not, for the next four weeks, you will be even more high-energy and more passionate! (I kid you not.) This passion will apply to your sex drive as well as every aspect of your life. Issues will be more black and white. You will be “for” something or “against” it. You will have strong opinions that you insist on defending, especially anything related to shared property, shared ownership and shared responsibilities. You might dispute an inheritance or your fair share of something. The good news is you will also have a strong desire to be the best that you can be. This is great! You like to be the best that you can be.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

For the next four weeks, the Sun will be opposite your sign. (This occurs only once a year.) It will pose the question: How well are you doing at the art of living? (Especially since your birthday.) What were your goals for this year and how are they unfolding? Because the Sun is opposite your sign, you will have more focus on your partner or a close friend. You will also have more objectivity, which will help you see your style of relating to those who are closest to you because the Sun will cast “a light” on these relationships. This will help you see how you can improve your style of relating to others. Hey, this is a gift! Knowing how to relate to others is one of the most important skills in life.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

This week as the Sun changes signs, it will make you want to be efficient, effective and productive in the following four weeks. You will set high standards for yourself, which will include other aspects of your life as well. For example, you might explore exercise, dance classes or an improved diet because you want to be healthier. (Excellent choices.) All of this is because you sense that this is the time to pull your act together. Many of you will also become more involved with a pet. Meanwhile, relations with partners and close friends will be cozy and supportive, which is a lovely influence. Enjoy fun times with loved ones.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

Different parts of our chart describe different aspects of our lives. Some parts focus on career, some focus on home and family. But there is one part of our chart that represents fun, pleasure, romance, creativity and having a good time! And this is exactly where the Sun will shine for you for the next four weeks! It will give you the freedom to express yourself and be who you are. Amusing diversions, parties, sports events and social outings will be your first priority. You will feel lighter and happier! Romance will be more fun-loving. You might be more involved with children. It’s the perfect time for a vacation. Enjoy your good fortune!

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

This week as the Sun changes signs, it will draw your focus to home, family and your private life. You’ll be happy to cocoon at home and enjoy the privacy and comfort of familiar surroundings. You might be more involved with family, especially a parent. You will enjoy solitude and time by yourself. This increased focus on home and family will also trigger memories of the past for you. Because of this, the next four weeks are the perfect time to confide in another person, perhaps a professional counsellor or someone who can help you to do some self-evaluation. It will be a pleasant time with rich benefits.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

The pace of your days will accelerate in the next four weeks because the Sun is changing signs. Suddenly, you have things to do, places to go and people to see! You will be more involved with friends, neighbours, siblings and relatives. It will be an excellent time to take short trips and enjoy a busy schedule of appointments and errands. During this window of a faster, busier pace, you will read, write and study more than usual as well. In fact, the next four weeks are an excellent time to take up a new study or learn a new skill. You will also feel comfortable telling someone your views and ideas about something important.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

When the Sun changes signs this week, it will draw your attention to earnings, cash flow and financial matters for the next four weeks. You might look for a better paying job or ways to make money on the side. You will be more interested in your earnings and assets. You will have a stronger focus on your own possessions – maintaining them, cleaning them and storing them. Likewise, many of you will shop for beautiful things. When you buy beautiful things, it is not as frivolous as some might think because you are the one sign in the zodiac who is strongly affected by your immediate environment. Colours, smells, lighting and furnishings literally uplift you or vice versa.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

This week the Sun enters your sign where it will stay for the next four weeks. This happens only once a year and when it occurs, it’s a blessing for you! The Sun is your source of energy. Therefore, this is now your chance to recharge your batteries for the rest of the year! Furthermore, the Sun will attract favourable situations to you as well as important people. Obviously, this means the next four weeks are a time of opportunity for you, so make the most of it! Meanwhile, Venus will attract money to you and encourage you to buy beautiful things for yourself and loved ones. Ka-ching!

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

In the next four weeks, the Sun will be hiding in the wings as your personal year draws to an end, and before your new personal year is ready to begin. Therefore, this four-week interval is a bit like a time of limbo for you. It’s the perfect time to seek out some solitude so that you can reflect and think about where you have been and where you want to go. What do you want for yourself in your new year ahead? This is the perfect time to set some goals because goals give you focus, they define your direction, and they certainly make future decision-making easier. Think about this.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Your popularity will increase in the next four weeks because you will be more interested in friends and more involved in groups, clubs and organizations. Because of this, it’s the best time of year for you to examine friendships and your relationships to groups to see what role they play in your life. There is no question that the people you hang out with influence your mind; and in turn, your mind is what makes the decisions that creates your future. (Think about this because what is true of your friends is also true of you, for the most part.) It’s important to establish who you really are and be yourself without fear or apology. This is the true freedom.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

You’re entering a favourable four-week window where the Sun is at the top of your chart. (This is the only time all year this happens.) It symbolizes that the Sun is shining down on you and casting you in a spotlight that is flattering to you. What this means is that without doing anything special on your part, you will impress everyone, especially bosses, parents, VIPs and teachers! Since this is almost like a blessing from a “magic wand” – make the most of it! The next four weeks are the best time for you to make your pitch and do what you can to advance your agenda. Because people are impressed with you, they will be receptive to your ideas.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

Your desire to travel and explore more of the world will be very strong in the next four weeks. You will want to break free of routine and do something exciting! You want to learn more about your world. In fact, this is an excellent time to take a course or study at school. It’s also a wonderful time to explore writing and opportunities in medicine, the law, publishing and the media. Be open to making even the most trivial encounter a positive learning experience. Be ready to learn about exotic subjects that are metaphysical, religious or spiritual, perhaps mind-expanding explorations. Some might be involved with the law directly or indirectly. It’s an exciting time ahead!

October 17 Daily Correspondence Digest for the Northern Hemisphere’s Moon Phase and Planetary Positions

You can use this link to go forward or backward in time for Moon phase information. If you are curious you can even find out what phase the Moon was in when you or anyone else, you know was on the date the person was born.

From Moongiant.com

Today the Moon will be in a Waxing Gibbous phase. This phase is when the moon is more than 50% illuminated but not yet a Full Moon. The phase lasts about 7 days with the moon becoming more illuminated each day until the Full Moon. During a Waxing Gibbous the moon rises in the east in mid-afternoon and is high in the eastern sky at sunset. The moon is then visible through most of the night sky setting a few hours before sunrise. The word Gibbous first appeared in the 14th century and has its roots in the Latin word “gibbosus” meaning humpbacked.

Visit the October 2021 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.

Waxing Gibbous Phase

The Waxing Gibbous on October 17 has an illumination of 90%. This is the percentage of the Moon illuminated by the Sun. The illumination is constantly changing and can vary up to 10% a day. On October 17 the Moon is 11.8 days old. This refers to how many days it has been since the last New Moon. It takes 29.53 days for the Moon to orbit the Earth and go through the lunar cycle of all 8 Moon phases.

The 8 Lunar Phases

There are 8 lunar phases the Moon goes through in its 29.53 days lunar cycle. The 4 major Moon phases are Full Moon, New Moon, First Quarter and Last Quarter. Between these major phases, there are 4 minor ones: the Waxing Crescent, Waxing Gibbous, Waning Gibbous and Waning Crescent. For more info on the Moon Cycle and on each phase check out Wikipedia Lunar Phase page.

Phase Details

Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Illumination: 90%
Moon Age: 11.80 days
Moon Angle: 0.52
Moon Distance: 386,575.54 km
Sun Angle: 0.54
Sun Distance: 149,049,193.21 km

Useful Moon Resources

Check the weather before a night of Moon gazing at weather.com

For a list of all the current meteor showers visit American Meteor Society

If you need to calculate the planetary positions for a specific use and time, click on this link

Currentplanetarypositions.com

To figure out GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) to your local time use this link

For Your Local Time and Date

Northeastern Hemisphere

The time for the Custom Planetary Positions is from the local time in Frankfurt, Germany, Europe

17 October 2021
02:00 pm GMT 4:00 PM CET
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:24 Libra 25
Moon:19 Pisces 20
Mercury:10 Libra 14 Rx
Venus:10 Sagittarius 55
Mars:21 Libra 19
Jupiter:22 Aquarius 20 Rx
Saturn:06 Aquarius 55
Uranus:13 Taurus 32 Rx
Neptune:20 Pisces 56 Rx
Pluto:24 Capricorn 21
True Lunar Node:02 Gemini 19 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:03 Gemini 31 Rx
Lilith (Black Moon):10 Gemini 06
Chiron:10 Aries 02 Rx
Ceres:11 Gemini 54 Rx
Pallas:10 Pisces 33 Rx
Juno:21 Sagittarius 00
Vesta:13 Scorpio 58
Eris:24 Aries 14 Rx

Fire:4
Earth:2
Air:9
Water:4

Cardinal:6
Fixed:4
Mutable:9

Northwestern Hemisphere

The time for the Custom Planetary Positions is from the local time in Denver, Colorado, USA

October 19, 2021
10:00 pm GMT 4:00 PM MT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:26 Libra 44
Moon:18 Aries 45
Mercury:10 Libra 17
Venus:13 Sagittarius 23
Mars:22 Libra 52
Jupiter:22 Aquarius 20
Saturn:06 Aquarius 57
Uranus:13 Taurus 26 Rx
Neptune:20 Pisces 53 Rx
Pluto:24 Capricorn 21
True Lunar Node:02 Gemini 04 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:03 Gemini 24 Rx
Lilith (Black Moon):10 Gemini 22
Chiron:09 Aries 56 Rx
Ceres:11 Gemini 45 Rx
Pallas:10 Pisces 15 Rx
Juno:21 Sagittarius 41
Vesta:15 Scorpio 12
Eris:24 Aries 13 Rx

Fire:5
Earth:2
Air:9
Water:3

Cardinal:7
Fixed:4
Mutable:8

October 17 Daily and Birthday Horoscopes

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Daily Horoscope

Moon Alert

There are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions today. The Moon is in Pisces.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

People are cooperative today. This means it’s a great day for an important discussion with a partner or close friend because it will be easy to reach an agreement. This also applies to talking to an ex-partner or old friend you haven’t seen for a while.

Taurus (April 20- May 20)

This is an excellent day to get hands-on with your job or any work that you want to do. Roll up your sleeves and dig in! Coworkers might help you. If you have to talk to others, you will be charming and effective, which is one reason why you will get results.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

This is a lovely day for the arts or any kind of creative writing or artistic activity. Grab every opportunity to socialize! Likewise, playful activities with kids will please you. It’s the perfect day for a vacation and fun interactions with others. Enjoy!

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

Family discussions will go well today. Not only that, this is also an excellent day to tackle home repairs or DIY projects. You will particularly enjoy doing something that makes your home look more attractive. Discussions about real estate will also go well.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

This is an excellent day for those of you in sales, marketing, teaching, writing, editing and acting because your words are like gold! You will charm anyone you talk to, and very likely, convince them to go along with your ideas. You can make money from your words today.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

This is an excellent day for business and commerce. Because of Mercury retrograde, you will be most successful in finishing old projects or old business instead of beginning something new. Meanwhile, write down your moneymaking ideas because you’re in the zone!

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

Today Mercury is in your sign dancing with Venus, which means you will find it easy to tell others that you love them or that you feel strong affection for them. In addition, your appreciation of beauty will be stronger than usual. It’s a happy day!

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

You might prefer to work alone or behind the scenes today; nevertheless, you’ll be happy and content. Any kind of private study or research will go well because you will enjoy seeking answers to questions and solutions to old problems. (Don’t leave home without your Deerstalker.)

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Discussions with friends and groups will be upbeat and pleasant today. You will especially enjoy talking to younger people, perhaps younger people you haven’t seen for a while? Listen to their suggestions about how you might improve your appearance or your way of doing something.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

This is an excellent day to talk to bosses, parents, the police or anyone in a position of authority because things will flow smoothly. People will listen to you with interest and be ready to cooperate. In particular, it’s a good day to address old issues that need to be resolved.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

You will enjoy studying today, especially studying history or something from the past. You might also enjoy making travel plans. Discussions with people from other cultures or different countries will be enjoyable and rewarding – definitely worth exploring.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

This is the perfect day for an important discussion about inheritances, wills, estates, insurance issues or anything to do a shared property because all parties concerned will be easy going and cooperative. Quite likely, you want the same goals, once you iron out a few differences about details.

If Your Birthday Is Today

Actress Angela Lansbury (1925) shares your birthday today. You are graceful, talented and an excellent communicator. Friends and social contacts are important to you. Justice and fair play have always been strong values for you. This year you might build new structures in your life. They might even be physical, external structures or internal structures of a new way of being. You will work hard to maintain your lifestyle.

Click here to read anyone’s birthday horoscope

IF YOUR BIRTHDAY IS ON OCTOBER 17, then you are a Libra who is wise, artistic and to say the least, complicated. You want harmony but often times are in conflict with what your logical self says and what your heart tells you.

You are tough, or at least that’s what the October 17 birthday personality traits say. You may have the attention of a lot of people. We usually have friends for different reasons, and you are no different. Needless to say, those friends only know you on the surface. You have close ties with mainly your romantic partner and your family.

If today is your birthday, you are insightful people. You have great determination and opinions. You should have noticed that your mate is not really wrapped too tight. You are stubborn, Libra. Sometimes, you can be self destructive.

The 17 October birthday horoscope predicts that some of you never seem to learn from your mistakes. At least, not right away. You can be a moody Libran who is blunt or straightforward. Friends respect your attitude as you keep your cool head while expressing yourself sometimes in anger.

As someone who is loyal, you are comfortable being you. Although you are trustworthy, there are some who still doubt your sincerity. You are likely to speak your mind as you are independent and somewhat irresistible. At the same time, you are not afraid to express your feelings.

Mostly, this Libra birthday person has tact and tolerance, but occasionally, you will have a temper tantrum. You have strong ideas, and if challenged, you can be an open communicator. People born on this zodiac birthday October 17, are usually people who love to learn. You could make a career of learning new things, or you could be a professional student.

As a parent, you are soft and have a hard time disciplining your children. In fact, you may have been a little apprehensive about having a child because of the responsibility it brings. Additionally, you may need to balance being a parent and being a friend.

Unlike many others born under this zodiac sign, the 17th October birthday personality is decisive. This quality helps you make management decisions on the spot along with your instinctive ability. As a creative Libra, you may find that you have many opportunities ahead of you.

In addition, you are smart with money. You know when to invest and when to save. Usually, you are slow to risk what you work hard to build up. People born today realize that being successful is a personal achievement and can mean differently to others. However, you are not delusional about life and make decisions based on facts and reality, not wishful thinking.

When you decide on a career, you set goals of personal achievement. Additionally, you have a natural ability. You are smart, Libra. Your creativity gives you a big edge on getting the profession you so desire. It could be a career in media or journalism. Both are admirable talents.

The October 17 birthday meanings show that you are an affectionate and sensitive person. Some may find you lovable and highly irresistible. You are an attractive individual who keeps the peace in personal and professional relationships.

The 17 October birthday astrology predictions show that management positions or artistic professions suit you the best. Typically, when a relationship is over, you move on without spending a lot of time with pity. As a person born today, you are fair and understanding. You love your freedom but enjoy the company of beautiful people.

Famous People And Celebrities Born On October 17

Eminem, Alan Jackson, Wyclef Jean, Evel Knievel, Ziggy Marley, Kimi Raikkonen, George Wendt

See: Famous Celebrities Born On October 17

This Day That Year –October 17 In History

1904 – The Bank of Italy which is now known as the Bank of America is established.
1952 – Hank Williams marries Billie Jean Jones.
1959 – For taking her horse out of the race, Queen Elizabeth is fined $140.
2001 – Israeli politician Rehavam Zeevi dies.

October 17 Tula Rashi (Vedic Moon Sign)
October 17 Chinese Zodiac DOG

October 17 Birthday Planet

Your ruling planet is Venus that is said to be a planet of harmony but also shows your love for pleasures, money, and possessions.

October 17 Birthday Symbols

The Scales Are The Symbol For The Libra Zodiac Sign

October 17 Birthday Tarot Card

Your Birthday Tarot Card is The Star. This card symbolizes new opportunities, growth, prosperity, and hope. The Minor Arcana cards are Four of Swords and Knight of Cups

October 17 Birthday Compatibility

You are most compatible with people born under Zodiac Sign Aquarius: This match will be extremely inspiring and intellectual.
You are not compatible with people born under Zodiac Sign Scorpio: This relationship will be an emotionally unpredictable one and might go both ways.

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October 17 Lucky Number

Number 9 – This number signifies your love for helping others and thus benefiting the society in general.
Number 8 – This number signifies your Karmic connections between physical goals that you strive to achieve in life and your inner spiritual self.

Read about: Birthday Numerology

Lucky Colors For October 17 Birthday

Pink: This is the color of intimacy, empathy, hope and good health.
Lavender: This is a color that symbolizes mysticism and finding the right balance between your physical and spiritual energies.

Lucky Days For October 17 Birthday

Friday: The day ruled by the planet Venus symbolizes beauty, charm, sensuality, art, and finances.
Saturday: This day is ruled by Saturn and signifies discipline, energy, focus, and stability.

October 17 Birthstone Opal

Your gemstone is Opal helps in enhancing your overall personality and come into many possessions.

Ideal Zodiac Birthday Gifts For People Born On October 17th

An expensive pullover for the man and an elegant evening dress for the woman.

17 October Daily Correspondence Digest for the Southern Hemisphere’s Moon Phase and Planetary Positions

From Moongiant.com

Visit the October 2021 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.

Waxing Gibbous Phase

The 8 Lunar Phases

Phase Details

Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Illumination: 90%
Moon Age: 11.80 days
Moon Angle: 0.52
Moon Distance: 386,575.54 km
Sun Angle: 0.54
Sun Distance: 149,049,193.21 km

Useful Moon Resources

Check the weather before a night of Moon gazing at weather.com

For a list of all the current meteor showers visit American Meteor Society

If you need to calculate the planetary positions for a specific use and time, click on this link

Currentplanetarypositions.com

To figure out GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) to your local time use this link

For Your Local Time and Date

Southeastern Hemisphere

The time for the Custom Planetary Positions is from the local time in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

17 October 2021
05:00 am GMT 4:00 PM AEDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:24 Libra 03
Moon:14 Pisces 30
Mercury:10 Libra 19 Rx
Venus:10 Sagittarius 31
Mars:21 Libra 04
Jupiter:22 Aquarius 20 Rx
Saturn:06 Aquarius 55
Uranus:13 Taurus 32 Rx
Neptune:20 Pisces 57 Rx
Pluto:24 Capricorn 20
True Lunar Node:02 Gemini 21 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:03 Gemini 33 Rx
Lilith (Black Moon):10 Gemini 04

Chiron:10 Aries 03 Rx

Ceres:11 Gemini 55 Rx
Pallas:10 Pisces 36 Rx
Juno:20 Sagittarius 54
Vesta:13 Scorpio 46
Eris:24 Aries 14 Rx

Fire:4
Earth:2
Air:9
Water:4

Cardinal:6
Fixed:4
Mutable:9

Southwestern Hemisphere

The time for the Custom Planetary Positions is from the local time in Sao Paulo, Brazil, South America

17 October 2021
07:00 pm GMT 4:00 PM BRT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:24 Libra 37
Moon:22 Pisces 00
Mercury:10 Libra 12 Rx
Venus:11 Sagittarius 08
Mars:21 Libra 27
Jupiter:22 Aquarius 20 Rx
Saturn:06 Aquarius 55
Uranus:13 Taurus 31 Rx
Neptune:20 Pisces 56 Rx
Pluto:24 Capricorn 21

True Lunar Node:02 Gemini 18 Rx

Mean Lunar Node:03 Gemini 31 Rx
Lilith (Black Moon):10 Gemini 08
Chiron:10 Aries 01 Rx
Ceres:11 Gemini 53 Rx
Pallas:10 Pisces 31 Rx
Juno:21 Sagittarius 04
Vesta:14 Scorpio 05
Eris:24 Aries 14 Rx

Fire:4
Earth:2
Air:9
Water:4

Cardinal:6
Fixed:4
Mutable:9

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