by Debra

For many people July seemed to happen in double time. Get ready to add quick time for August. How well we cope will depend on our attitude. Focus on want you want to create and not on what seems wrong. Take advantage of this time to reinvent your life. You have a huge opportunity here to focus on the life you want and work to make it happen.

This is a long term process with the Saturn, Pluto/Charon square working together to get things really ground down to the basics. This is how we learn to let go. It’s a continuing process. Settle into that dimension where patience gives you a long view.

August 6th -Venus enters its home in Libra

This is a cue to proceed with caution as Venus joins the on-going Cardinal Cross. It is getting super activated as Venus and Mars join Saturn to oppose Jupiter and Uranus while everybody squares off with Pluto/Charon. The cosmic dance intensifies.

The Moon also joins the dance moving into Cancer on the 6th. This will trigger a domino effect as one aspect after another is emotionally activated. These are challenging aspects and some of us will feel many pressures. The formula for coping remains the same. Breathe deeply to clear your head, set your priorities, take appropriate action and then give thanks. Keep doing this until the desired results are achieved.

August 9th -New Moon at 17 Leo

Under the agitation of the Grand Cross, this new moon will offer us more awareness of where we need to make course corrections to let our true light shine. Venus opposing Jupiter can show us where our excesses need cutting back and where the parts that need pruning reside. Remain mindful of what comes up from the unconsciousness or you will find yourself sitting on the limb you are cutting off.

August 13th -Uranus returns to Pisces

Uranus has moved from Aries into Pisces removing some of the pressure from the Cardinal Cross. Don’t be fooled into thinking it’s gone, but we have been awarded an extra chance to get everything cleared up so we might successfully navigate our life towards maximum potential. Keep redesigning your life by releasing and refining until the desired results are obtained. Life is experimental and though filled with clues, there’s no secret formula or magic handbook. So, engage and play, do no harm and grow into your full potential.

August 16th -Jupiter opposes Saturn

When these two planets opposed each other (expansion vs. contraction), it effects us on all levels. Jupiter in Aries puffs up the individual while Saturn in Libra wants to work on relationship skills. This is an excellent time to find out where you stand in relationships.

August 20th - Mercury begins apparent retrograde at 19 degrees Virgo

Now is an opportune time to take care of all that paperwork and the fine details you have been meaning to get caught up. Mercury in Virgo is a sure and practical communicator. Use this time to catch up on your correspondence. Get ready to reassess, revise and redefine.

Saturday August 21st -Saturn square Pluto

This dance began November ‘09 and they connected again January 31st this year. We are reminded again, sometimes roughly, to let go of old ideas regarding the ways of the world or how things should work. Things are changing fast. Don’t look back, give up regrets and keep focused on the ever present now.

Monday August 23rd -Sun enters Virgo

Our focus turns to health, diet and getting in the shape we would like. This includes the organized work space.
Also the Moon will trine Mars and Venus as the Sun travels in Virgo. This is an excellent start, but when it forms a quincunx with Uranus, raw-nervous stressors can be touched off. Be careful what you communicate. Even the casual shrug could come back to haunt you now.

Tuesday, August 24th -Full Moon 1 degree 26 minutes Pisces

This is the energy of transcendence if used properly. Now is the time to breathe in and experience this energy to the fullest. Self reflection can greatly enhance self awareness at this time with Mercury, Jupiter and all the outer planets in retrograde. Set the pattern now as early imprinting has the most impact.