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Your Current Moon Phase for August 28th

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Your Current Moon Phase for August 28th

Waning Gibbous
Illumination: 96% 

The Moon today is in a Waning Gibbous Phase. This is the first phase after the Full Moon occurs. It lasts roughly 7 days with the Moon’s illumination growing smaller each day until the Moon becomes a Last Quarter Moon with a illumination of 50%. The average Moon rise for this phase is between 9am and Midnight depending on the age of the phase. The moon rises later and later each night setting after sunrise in the morning. During this phase the Moon can also be seen in the early morning daylight hours on the western horizon.

Daily Cosmic Calendar for August 28

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Daily Cosmic Calendar for August 28

 

Just after any full moon the universe encourages human souls to keep reaching out to one another with kindness. Therefore and despite the recent planetary shenanigans and yesterday’s Mars halt and turn direct, do your best to be a goodwill ambassador far and wide. A short void lunar cycle in Pisces begins at 6:56am and concludes with the arrival of fiery Aries moon at 9:36am. During the void zone, tune into the positive nature of your professional objectives as Venus makes an inspirational, 72-degree connection with Saturn (7:08am). Learn more about healing interests, déjà vu, psychic sensitivity, reincarnation, mandalas, sacred dance, pyramid power, ley lines, crop circles, UFOs and ETs as the moon makes its monthly conjunction with Chiron (11:59am). Follow conservative guidelines in business matters later on as Mercury makes a caustic, 135-degree tie to Saturn (5:58pm).

[Note to readers: All times are now calculated for Pacific Daylight Time. Be sure to adjust all times according to your own local time so the alignments noted above will be exact for your location.]

Copyright 2018 Mark Lerner & Great Bear Enterprises, Ltd

Astrology.com

In the Sky This Month

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In the Sky This Month

 

The Moon rolls past one bright light after another this month, including the brilliant planets Venus, Jupiter, and Mars. At the same time, two of the signature star patterns of summer, Scorpius and Sagittarius, roll low across the south. Scorpius really does look like a scorpion, while the brightest stars of Sagittarius, which represents a centaur holding a bow and arrow, form a wide teapot.

August 28: Bootes

The constellation Bootes, the herdsman, stands high in the west in early evening. Its leading light, yellow-orange Arcturus, is one of the brightest stars in the entire sky.

August 29: Tea Time

The “teapot” of Sagittarius steams low across the southwest on late-summer evenings. The spout of the teapot lines up in front of the center of the galaxy, which is about 27,000 light-years away.

August 30: Shadow Play

Look low in the east shortly after sunset for a blue-gray band atop the horizon with a thin layer of pink above it, fading into the blue of the daytime sky. The dark band is Earth’s own shadow, which extends far into space.

August 31: Sagitta

Sagitta, the third-smallest constellation, lies between Altair and Vega, two of the stars of the Summer Triangle. Many civilizations saw this pattern as an arrow knifing through the heavens. It stands high over in the northeast at nightfall.

The sky this week for August 27 to September 2

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The sky this week for August 27 to September 2

Do you like planets? Well, you’re in luck, because planets abound in the sky this week.

By Richard Talcott

Tuesday, August 28

Although Jupiter reached opposition and peak visibility in early May, it remains a conspicuous object from evening twilight until it sets around 10:30 p.m. local daylight time. Jupiter shines at magnitude –1.9 and dominates the southwestern sky after Venus sets. The gas giant resides among the background stars of Libra the Scales; this evening, it lies 1.5° due east of Zubenelgenubi (Alpha [a] Librae). If you view the planet through a telescope, its disk spans 35″ and displays spectacular cloud-top detail.

 

Wednesday, August 29

The constellations Ursa Major the Great Bear and Cassiopeia the Queen lie on opposite sides of the North Celestial Pole, so they appear to pivot around the North Star (Polaris) throughout the course of the night and the year. In late August and early September, these two constellations appear equally high as darkness falls. You can find Ursa Major and its prominent asterism, the Big Dipper, about 30° above the northwestern horizon. Cassiopeia’s familiar W shape, which currently lies on its side, appears the same height above the northeastern horizon. As the night progresses, Cassiopeia climbs above Polaris while the Big Dipper swings below.

 

Thursday, August 30

Saturn reached its peak about two months ago, when it appeared opposite the Sun in the sky, but our view of the ringed planet remains magnificent. It appears against the backdrop of northwestern Sagittarius, a region that climbs highest in the south as darkness falls. Saturn continues to shine brightly, too, at magnitude 0.4. Center the planet in your binoculars and you’ll see the Trifid Nebula (M20) 1.7° to the west and the Lagoon Nebula (M8) 2.2° to the southwest. But the best views come through a telescope. Even the smallest instrument shows Saturn’s 17″-diameter disk surrounded by a dramatic ring system that spans 39″ and tilts 27° to our line of sight.

 

Friday, August 31

Distant Neptune reaches opposition and peak visibility a week from tonight, but the view now is essentially the same. The ice giant planet rises during evening twilight and climbs halfway to the zenith in the southern sky by 1:30 a.m. local daylight time. The magnitude 7.8 planet lies in Aquarius, 2.1° west-southwest of 4th-magnitude Phi (f) Aquarii. You’ll need binoculars to spy Neptune and a telescope to see its blue-gray disk, which spans 2.4″.

 

Saturday, September 1

The variable star Algol in Perseus reaches minimum brightness at 4:52 a.m. EDT tomorrow morning. If you start watching this evening (it rises in the northeast shortly after 8 p.m. local daylight time), you can see its brightness diminish by 70 percent over the course of about five hours as its magnitude drops from 2.1 to 3.4. This eclipsing binary star runs through a cycle from minimum to maximum and back every 2.87 days.

Mars’ brief excursion into Sagittarius comes to an end today, as it moves eastward across the border into Capricornus.

 

Sunday, September 2

Last Quarter Moon occurs at 10:37 p.m. EDT. It rises around midnight local daylight time and climbs high in the southeast by the time twilight starts to paint the sky. Earth’s only natural satellite lies just east of the Hyades star cluster and 1st-magnitude Aldebaran in the constellation Taurus the Bull.

 

The Astronomy Magazine

Daily Overview of Your Stars & Planets for August 28

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Daily Overview of Your Stars & Planets for August 28

The Moon continues its transit of Pisces until 12:35 PM EDT, at which time it begins its transit of Aries. Aries is a brave and direct sign, and with the Moon here, we can be emotionally impulsive. The Moon aligns with Chiron in Aries and then forms a square to Saturn, and it’s easy to trigger our vulnerabilities today. It’s a good time to confront sensitive areas where we may be in some level of denial. However, talking about things can lead to misunderstandings now with Mercury in minor challenging aspect to Saturn. Watch for hypersensitivity, negative thinking, and criticism. It’s a good influence, though, for doing editing work and for identifying flaws and fixing problems.

The Moon is void from 9:54 AM EDT, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (a sextile to Mars), until the Moon enters Aries at 12:35 PM EDT.

 

Your Sun & Moon Data for August 28

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Your Sun & Moon Data for August 28

The Sun
↑ 122.24° ESE
Sun Altitude: 48.24°
Sun Distance: 93.892 million mi
Next Equinox: Sep 22, 2018 8:54 pm (Autumnal)
Sunrise Today: 6:21 am↑ 77° East
Sunset Today: 7:28 pm↑ 283° West
Length of Daylight: 13 hours, 6 minutes

The Moon
Moon Direction: ↑ 286.84° WNW
Moon Altitude: -28.07°
Moon Distance: 246676 mi
Next New Moon: Sep 9, 20181:01 pm
Next Full Moon: Sep 24, 20189:52 pm
Next Moonrise: Today8:57 pm
Current Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Illumination: 95.5%

timeanddate.com

 

Astrology of Today – Tuesday, August 28, 2018

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Astrology of Today – Tuesday, August 28, 2018

 

Today’s Moon:

  • The Moon is in Pisces until 12:35 PM, after which the Moon is in Aries.
  • The Moon is void from 9:54 AM to 12:35 PM.
  • The Moon is waning and in its Full phase.
  • We are in between a Full Moon (which occurred on the 26th in the sign of Pisces) and the Last Quarter Moon (which will happen on September 2nd).

Retrogrades/Stations:

  • Mercury is in its post-retrograde shadow until September 2nd.
  • Mars is no longer retrograde and is in its post-retrograde shadow until October 8th (Mars was retrograde from June 26th to August 27th).
  • Also retrograde: Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, Pluto, and Chiron.

 

Hail & Well Met Brothers & Sisters Of The Craft. It is Tuesday, August 28th

QUEEN OF THE STARS TOP 49

Feeling the Ancestors

They live in the air we breathe,
in the whispers of pine needles
or rain patters on leaves
swaying high in a eucalyptus tree.
Life circles around in
the wail when a tiny head
pushes between bloody legs,
angry at sudden life,
or in the anguished scream
of a man who just lost his wife.
Laughter and celebrations are wrestled
from the talons of hunger and war.
Nurses and nursemaids
coax courage from the wounded
for another try, a last-ditch effort
before another dream dies.

Grief and joy alike must be anointed by tears.
We remember lessons we never acknowledged
as they flow into our present experience.
Everything has been lived before.
Thank you, Ancestors.
Someday,
we may be the wisdom flowing
through another’s veins.

~ Barbara Snow ~
Poetry Inspired By Three Wise Women
Joss Burnel, Priestess Mystic, Wild Woman

Planet Tracker for Aug. 24: Sun in Virgo(Aug. 22 – Sept. 22)

Sun in Virgo: Discerning, Modest, Detail-Oriented

August 22 – September 22, 2018

 

Perfection is at an all-time high when the Sun is in meticulous Virgo from August 22 – September 22! This is a time when we’ll say goodbye to the playful days of rambunctious Leo so that we can take life a bit more seriously. Sure, we’ll all still be feeling the carefree summertime vibes, but the Virgo Sun shows us how to focus more on our work, our health, and how to make ourselves useful to society.

When the Sun is in Virgo

The Sun’s move into detail-oriented Virgo gives all of us a leg up on polishing our skills, getting organized, or doing any activities that require us to pay close attention. Reveal what you can do to make the most of the quest for perfection during this transit:

WHAT TO DO:

Get your work done — perfectly. Then go for a run, get a deep tissue massage, and wind down with a good book and a glass of fine wine. Virgo is an Earth sign that values sensation and the best experiences in life.

WHAT TO SAY:

“Let me look at that.” Virgo doesn’t let anything go — a quality that is both invaluable and annoying. It’s great to have an eye for the smallest details, but if you’re double-checking someone else’s work, take it easy on them if you find fault — and you will, because the Sun is in Virgo!

WHERE TO GO:

Camping! Earthy Virgo finds comfort and security when surrounded by nature and wildlife, so get out to the country during the Virgo Sun. Such a serene setting will also calm Virgo’s overly anxious tendencies, and help you loosen up and relax.

WHAT TO WEAR:

A cashmere cardigan and a comfy pair of shoes. Practical Virgo is most at home in luxurious yet comfortable clothing. Virgo can be a fussy sign, so it’s best to keep it clean, cozy, and simple when it comes to getting dressed in Virgo season.

WHAT TO BUY:

A vacuum cleaner! Forget “spring cleaning” — it’s all about “summer cleaning” when the Sun is in Virgo. Pick up a broom, a mop, and a new feather duster, because now is the perfect time to use that meticulous Virgo energy to get your home spotless.

WHAT TO WATCH OUT FOR:

Being too critical and judgmental. Virgo can sometimes be too finicky, turning “perfect” into picky, which can be annoying and frustrating for others. Strive to loosen up a little and let a few things go — after all, not everything needs to be flawless.

WHAT TO LOOK FORWARD TO:

Getting back on track. Sun in Virgo is an organized and practical period in which to get back to business after a few lighthearted months. It may not be all fun and games, but you will feel fantastic about how much you’ve accomplished.

If you were born with the Sun in Virgo

Virgo is considered the perfectionist of the zodiac. As a practical, Mercury-ruled sign, you generally prefer neatness and order to loose ends and chaos. People sometimes see your need for order as excessive, but your focus on the details simply ensures efficiency and high quality work — two things you love!

You are body-aware, and place an importance on your health and nutrition. In fact, you take your well-being so seriously that you may have gotten a reputation for being a hypochondriac. You just like making sure that everything is in perfect working order — even your body.

LOVE:

Because it is called “The Virgin,” people mistakenly think of Virgo as a passionless sign — and that’s simply not true! In reality, you have an appreciation for all aspects of intimacy: mental, emotional, and physical.

You take your time picking a partner, and you’d much rather be single than with someone who doesn’t live up to your standards. You don’t open up right away, but when you do, you are devoted and will do whatever it takes to keep your partner happy in the relationship.

CAREER:

All Virgos have one common problem: none of you can relax! Work is play to you, and you genuinely enjoy organizing projects and checking items off your to-do list. You’re analytical and precise which is why careers in technology, science, or finance usually appeal to you. You have a sense of duty to complete tasks simply because there’s a job to be done and someone has to do it. The phrase “if you want something done right, then do it yourself” must have been coined by a Virgo!

FRIENDSHIP:

While not everyone is invited into your social circle — you hold others to the same high standards you have for yourself — you are an incredibly loyal friend to those who are. The only thing you enjoy more than getting things done perfectly is lending a helping hand to those closest to you. When a friend has a problem, you’re able to get in there with your meticulous mind and examine the nitty-gritty details so you can come up with a solution.

WHAT SETS YOU APART:

You have quite an eye for detail, Virgo! You always work hard to dot your i’s and cross your t’s so that everything goes according to plan. Just remember to take a break and not judge yourself or others too harshly. Nobody is perfect!

 

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Your Karmic Number for August 24 is 6

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The 6 appears now to remind you to have faith that you will find and keep true love. It may not be today, unless you are 100 percent comfortable with who you are at this very moment. Yes, it starts with you as an individual in self-love. When Harry met Sally they barely tolerated each other before falling in love. Six says you can skip the drama if you focus on yourself first. You had too many demands in a previous life that left you in a string of unsavory situations. Save time and practice self-love. Then you will meet the one who truly deserves your attention.