What does the astrological data listed here mean?
On certain days, one or more pieces of astrological information will be displayed below the sun rise and set times. If you do not follow astrology, this data may have little interest to you, but I will briefly explain it. Retrograde motion of a planet refers to a period of time when, due to its position relative to the earth, it appears to be moving backwards across the sky. It is believed that a retrograde Mercury tends to bring unforeseen changes and blockages to communications, contracts, travel and appointments. The small images show the astrological symbol for the sun followed by the astrological symbol indicating current position of the sun, and a rough image of the current phase of the moon and an astrological symbol roughly indicating current position of the moon. • What is listed for the Solar Year? This section gives today’s date in the Solar calendar, the solar ritual for today, the longitude of the sun on this day (given in zodiac notation), and the position within the cycl
