October 20 Daily Correspondence Digest for the Northern Hemisphere 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

The Moon’s current phase for today and tonight is a Full Moon phase. During a Full Moon the moon is 100% illuminated as seen from Earth and is on the opposite side of the Earth from the Sun. The Moon will be visible throughout the night sky rising at sunset in the east and setting with the sunrise the next morning. The point at which a Full Moon occurs can be measured down to a fraction of a second. The time it takes between full moons is known as a Synodic month and is 29.530587981 days long. Keep track of all the Full Moons throughout the year on the Full Moon Calendar >

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

Today’s Full Moon Phase

The Full Moon on October 20 has an illumination of 100%. 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 20 the Moon is 14.64 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: Full Moon
Illumination: 100%
Moon Age: 14.64 days
Moon Angle: 0.50
Moon Distance: 398,992.95 km
Sun Angle: 0.54
Sun Distance: 148,923,549.47 km

Useful Moon Resources

The Harvest Moon and Hunter’s Moon

From MoonGiant.com

October’s full moon is commonly called the Hunter’s Moon, harkening back to European and Native American traditions where hunters would use the light of the full moon to track down their prey and stock up for the coming winter. Contrary to popular belief, the Hunter’s Moon isn’t actually bigger or brighter than usual. It simply rises earlier, soon after sunset, which would give hunters plenty of bright moonlight to hunt by during the early evenings. To Neo Pagans, however, the Hunter’s Moon is known by a far more morbid name – the Blood Moon.

Humans through the ages have always found autumn’s full moons to be creepy, and not without good reason. There’s a reason why English folks in the Middle Ages called October’s full moon the Blood Moon, and it’s the exact same reason why even Halloween imagery today often features a large, low-hanging moon with an eerie reddish glow. The Hunter’s Moon rises early in the evening, which means that you are more likely to see it near the horizon. When you observe the moon while it’s near the horizon, it gives off the illusion of being bigger while it’s in fact the same size. In addition, observing the moon at the horizon makes it look redder. This is because you’re seeing it through a thicker atmosphere, which scatters more blue light and lets more red light pass through to reach your eyes.

Scientific explanations aside, the Hunter’s Moon or Blood Moon still holds an undeniable aura of mystique and power. As October’s full moon occurs right before Samhain, the Gaelic mid-autumn festival that has evolved into Halloween today, Neo Pagans consider the month of the Blood Moon to be a special time denoting the change of seasons and a prime opportunity to contact dead loved ones, given the thinning of the veil between the physical world and the spiritual world. Precious stones such as amethyst are used to ward off evil, and sacred flowers like chrysanthemum are used when working with spirits, such as in rituals to commune with long-dead ancestors.

Despite the Blood Moon’s spooky associations, it rarely actually happens on Samhain or Halloween night itself. The next time you’ll get to see the full moon on Halloween is 2020, and if you miss that, you’ll have to wait 15 years to see it in 2035. Sometimes, October’s full moon even happens early enough in the month that it becomes the Harvest Moon, which is defined as the full moon that’s closest to the fall equinox. In Chinese culture, the Harvest Moon is celebrated during the Mid-Autumn Festival, where people gather to celebrate by eating mooncakes. There is also a harvest festival in India that celebrates October’s full moon, called Sharad Purnima. Devotees fast all day before offering delicacies to the Moon God under the moonlight.

In contrast to the day-long fast of India’s moonlight festival, the Hunter’s Moon was a very important feast day in Europe as well as for many Native American tribes. Appropriately, the Ponca tribe’s name for the Hunter’s Moon is “the moon when they store food in caches”. Taking advantage of the fact that the fields have been reaped, hunters would capture foxes and other small animals who come out to graze on the fallen grains, as well as hunt down deer in the moonlight. They would butcher their prey and preserve their meat. Blood Moon is an excellent name for this month’s full moon, given that it was a final, bloody harvesting of meat before the winter months.

Sadly, the tradition of feasting during the Hunter’s Moon was lost around the year 1700, but its spirit still lives on in historical reenactments like the Feast of the Hunter’s Moon, or even the feast of candy enjoyed by trick-or-treaters everywhere on Halloween.

Local Date and Time for October 2021 Full Moon in major cities around the world:

Los Angeles,
San Francisco,
Vancouver
October 20, 2021
7:56am PDT

Denver,
Salt Lake City,
Calgary
October 20, 2021
8:56am MDT

Chicago,
Houston,
San Antonio
October 20, 2021
9:56am CDT

New York,
Toronto,
Atlanta
October 20, 2021
10:56am EDT

London,
Manchester,
Dublin
October 20, 2021
3:56pm BST

Paris,
Rome,
Berlin
October 20, 2021
4:56pm CEST

Athens,
Istanbul,
Helsinki
October 20, 2021
5:56pm EEST

Dubai,
Abu Dhabi,
Muscat
October 20, 2021
6:56pm +04

Bangalore,
Mumbai,
New Delhi
October 20, 2021
8:26pm IST

Singapore,
Kuala Lumpur
October 20, 2021
10:56pm +08

Perth,
Hong Kong,
Beijing
October 20, 2021
10:56pm AWST

Sydney,
Brisbane,
Melbourne
October 21, 2021
1:56am AEDT

October 20 Daily Correspondence Digest for Daily and Birthday Horoscopes

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Moon Alert

Today the Full Moon in Aries peaks at 10:57 AM EDT (7:57 AM PDT). Avoid shopping or making important decisions from 10:30 AM to 4:15 PM EDT today (7:30 AM to 1:15 PM PDT). After that, the Moon moves from Aries into Taurus.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

Be patient dealing with others today because everyone has a short fuse, including you. That makes this the classic day for friction and thoughtless comments and retorts. Fortunately, after the Moon Alert is over, life get mellow. Mellow is better.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

Something might be going on behind the scenes or building up within you at a subconscious level that makes you easily irritated with others. (Perhaps they are irritating?) Bite your tongue and let this slide because once the Moon Alert is over today, you will feel happier.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

Expect difficulties dealing with friends and groups today, especially female acquaintances, because the Moon is at odds with several planets. However, after the Moon Alert is over today, the Moon will be in a new sign and you will feel a big shift.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

This is a poor day to challenge parents, bosses and authority figures (including the police). Don’t even go there. If you argue with someone in power, it could be nasty. After the Moon Alert is over, life is much easier! Then you can ask for permission or approval. (And probably get it.)

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

Steer clear of controversial subjects like politics, religion and racial issues today because they will be intense and nasty. Nothing will be resolved. (There are none so deaf as those who are wearing headphones.) After the Moon Alert, you will be noticed.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

Steer clear of disputes about shared property, inheritances and insurance issues today until after the Moon Alert is over. Then you might be surprised at how easy it is to explore new ideas and put a new spin on things. Sweet!

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

Today you need to cooperate and be prepared to go more than halfway when dealing with others. This means you have to avoid dissension and arguments. However, after the Moon Alert is over, everything will be more relaxed and supportive. Note to self: Be patient.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

Avoid arguments about health issues, pets or anything related to your job or your work today. These might easily arise. The fact is it will be pointless to pursue them. (Trust me.) However, after the Moon Alert is over, you will establish an understanding by cooperating with someone.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Lovers’ spats, quarrels about kids and intense debates related to sports or social plans might take place today. Definitely no fun. Therefore, be patient and bite your tongue. After the Moon Alert is over, you will be happier and ready to get things done.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Avoid quarrels with authority figures, bosses, parents, teachers and the police today. Likewise, steer clear of domestic friction because this will accomplish nothing and simply make everyone miserable. After the Moon Alert is over, it’s a lovely day for your sign.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

You might be argumentative today when talking to daily contacts, siblings and relatives. Be careful because this could trigger an accident-prone situation, especially driving. After the Moon Alert is over, you will enjoy mellow times at home or with family members.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

Financial difficulties might arise today. Take note of the Moon Alert and restrict spending to food and gas. However, once the Moon Alert is over, it’s all systems go for your sign. Plus, you will be eager and happy to talk to others because you have something to say.

If Your Birthday Is Today

Actor John Krasinski (1979) shares your birthday today. You are fun-loving and upbeat. You have a genuine quality about you that makes people trust you. People gravitate to you because you are friendly, compassionate and fair-minded. This is a powerful year! Expect a promotion, an award or kudos for your efforts. You are certainly getting the recognition you deserve. This spotlight is on you now!

Click here to read anyone’s birthday horoscope

IF YOU ARE BORN ON OCTOBER 20, your birthday falls in the cusp of Libra and Scorpio. You are smart with a lot of potential to be even greater. You are attractive, sexy, graceful and occasionally, can even be cynical. Your emotions run high and you can be a powerful force that’s hard to handle.

If today October 20th is your birthday, you are quite a character. These Librans may have the best or worst of both worlds. In fact, your friends say you have a tendency to be straightforward and you could be arrogant. Because of this, it is suggested that you take time to balance your logical state of being and what you feel.

People may think that you are aloof but you are a caring individual who needs extra motivation to complete a task. The 20th of October birthday personality are sometimes idealistic when it comes to romance and love. You have a tendency to fall in love with the wrong people.

What your birthday says about you is that you are passionate Libra. It has been said that you demand a lot from your friends and lovers. You are likely to give a lot as well. You are someone who is kind, loyal and true to those who you care about.

This Libra birthday person as someone’s lover will typically be the first to apologize. Additionally, you are willing to come to some sort of agreement by compromising than risk losing those you love.

As an adult who remembers the past, you may not feel as though your childhood has many pleasant memories. You recall chaos and turmoil which gives you much displeasure. People born on this 20 October zodiac birthday will usually avoid conflict at all costs. But as with any relationship, you have to deal with emotions and feelings that disturb you.

Getting on with your future can sometimes depend on leaving the past in the past but first dealing with those issues. Find a balance and the patience for this situation, Libra, and watch yourself grow.

Can we talk about your money situation? The October 20 birthday horoscope predicts that you are not very good at handling your money. You enjoy spending money and having top of the line clothes, furniture, and cars or being able to travel at the spur of the moment. While it’s true that you have good taste, you should watch how much you spend.

Yes, you should treat yourself as you are a hard-working individual but save some for later. An emergency could arise and you won’t be prepared for it. Accessible and available even on your smartphone are tips and programs for budgeting and financial planning.

When it comes to this 20 October birthday personality at work, you won’t find anyone who is more dedicated to finding the truth. Although you don’t like to get your hands dirty, you can be extremely ambitious. Those born today make excellent attorneys, fashion designers, artists, writers, and administrators. You are perhaps the most versatile of all the zodiac signs.

A 20th October birthday astrology analysis shows that your health is likely to be decent. Characteristically, you are subject to problems with your back, kidneys and bladder. You could actually enjoy working out… it makes you feel good and look great.

Those born today could do better by sticking to a set schedule for exercise. Getting your power walks in can relieve stress. This could be enjoyable a few times a week. It’s important that you maintain a certain level of healthiness.

As a Libra born on the cusp, the 20 October birthday meanings show that you are likely to be a person who is smart and confident. You can be critical but you are honest. Finding an emotional balance could make you a stable Libra.

Using your intellect instead of your heart is perhaps better for important decision-making. Some may think that you just don’t care. But the truth is, you don’t want to upset other people with your bluntness. You will take time to find the right way to do things instead of making situations worse. Although you dislike routines, you should make time and a schedule for exercise.

Famous People And Celebrities Born On October 20

Dr. Joyce Brothers, Snoop DoggBela LugosiMickey MantleJelly Roll Morton, Tom Petty, Virender Sehwag

See: Famous Celebrities Born On October 20

This Day That Year –October 20 In History

1822 – The London Sunday Times issues first publication.
1977 – Lynyrd Skynyrd lost one of its members today. Ronnie Van Zant dies in a plane crash.
2006 – Actress Jane Wyatt dies.
2013 – Kelly Clarkson and Brandon Blackstock exchange wedding vows.

October 20 Tula Rashi (Vedic Moon Sign)
October 20 Chinese Zodiac DOG

October 20 Birthday Planet

Your ruling planet is Venus that symbolizes your expensive tastes in life. It also shows how you seem to attract money and love easily.

October 20 Birthday Symbols

The Scales Are The Symbol For The Libra Sun Sign

October 20 Birthday Tarot Card

Your Birth Day Tarot Card is Judgment. This card shows that the time has come for you to make important decisions that will transform your life. The Minor Arcana cards are Four of Swords and Knight of Cups

October 20 Birthday Compatibility

You are most compatible with people born under Zodiac Sign LibraThis relationship will be charming and wonderful.
You are not compatible with people born under Zodiac Sign Capricorn: This relationship will be complicated and confusing.

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October 20 Lucky Number

Number 2 – This number stands for tact, balance, good decision-making skills and spirituality.
Number 3 – This is a number that stands for fun, intelligence, freedom, beauty and creativity.

Read about: Birthday Numerology

Lucky Colors For October 20 Birthday

Silver: This is an elegant color that symbolizes sophistication, modern thinking, wealth and innocence.
White: This is a virgin ccolorthat symbolizes peace, purity, expanse and spiritual awakening.

Lucky Days For October 20 Birthday

Monday – This day ruled by Moon symbolizes how we react instead of act in different situations in our life.
Friday – This day ruled by Venus is symbolic of relationships and beautiful things in our life.

October 20 Birthstone Opal

Opal gemstone is symbolic of intensity, truthfulness, equilibrium, and development.

Ideal Zodiac Birthday Gifts For People Born On October 20th

A silk scarf for the man and perfumed candles for the woman.