Aug 1: We begin this month with a Full Moon in Aquarius (See Lunar Activity). Indecision and mental distraction can linger this morning. As we move toward the early evening hours, philosophical influences appear on the horizon.
(Moon opposite Mercury (Leo) at 9:00 am; Moon sextiles Uranus at 5:15 pm and goes on to trine Jupiter (Gemini) at 8:45 pm).
Aug 2: Creative, energizing and uplifting conversations and interactions are supported.
(Sun-Jupiter sextile at 3:00 am, follwed by a Moon-Mars trine at 8:00 am)
Aug 3: Imaginative, somewhat 'dreamy' influence, may have us reaching for that late morning cup of coffee.
(Moon-Neptune conjunction in Pisces at 11:00 am)
Aug 5: After the last few days of a low-key, Pisces Moon, come early evening, we're ready to rock'n roll as the Moon enters Aries at 2:00 pm.
(Moon trines Mercury in Leo)
Aug 6: A few crinkles may appear on the horizon this morning, so that we can feel 'put upon', but these even out when a more benevolent influence comes in late morning.
(Moon conjuncts Uranus and squares Pluto - 4 - 6 am; Moon sextiles Jupiter at 11:30 am).
Aug 7: Venus enters Cancer, where it remains through Sept 5. This influence pertains to matters concerning home, family, and self-nurturing activities and involvement. It's an excellent aspect for working on one's home and in the garden and attending events centred around food, such as 'pot lucks'.
We may also feel nostalgic and melancholic some of the time, especially if we venture down 'memory lane'.
Mercury goes Direct at 10:45 pm!
For those who are not 'morning' people, try to make extra time for yourself so you don't feel rushed in starting your day. if you do find yourself starting off the day on the wrong foot, try to set it right, to let go, so that you don't get caught up in the early afternoon influence, where brooding can become an art form.
(Moon-Mars opposition at 4:30 am, followed by Moon-Saturn opposition at 1:00 pm)
Aug 8: Gentle influences connect with the Taurus Moon today, promoting a sense of peace and nurturing.
Aug 9: Psychic and emotional sensitivity abound today and can also be felt tomorrow ...supporting spiritual reflection and artistic endeavors. These energies do not like to be too contained, and thereby are not well suited for logical, linear thinking and mental concentration.
(Venus in Cancer trines Neptune in Pisces at 3:30 pm, but also squares the transiting Nodes (South Node in Gemini and North Node in Sagittarius)
Aug 10: Late afternoon/early evening influences are well suited to philosophical discourse.
(Gemini Moon sextiles Mercury in Leo and Moon squares Neptune - 5:00 - 5:30 pm).
Aug 11: Influences today create an open mind and the desire to embrace that which is uplifting and inspirational.
(Moon sextile Uranus at 5:45 am and Moon conjuncts Jupiter in Gemini at 1:30 pm).
Aug 12: Great day for insightful conversations, good social connections, and mental clarity. Looking for some evening fun? Perseids meteors are in the sky this evening!
(Moon sextiles Mars (Libra) at 11:45 am and trines Saturn (Libra) at 2:45 pm)
Aug 13 - 15: A Cancer Moon and challenging Influences over the next several days create emotional vulnerability. It is a good idea to get to the bottom of emotional upsets, as they arise, so as not to internalize unhappy feelings. These energies build, toward the New Moon coming into place this Friday.
Relationships can become tense, especially around Aug 15th, when the influences become much more stressful. These as not great aspects for social activity, or getting into debates. Hold off on making legal decisions, and personal discussions relating to money and power. Concern over finances can be greatly amplified, which is not supportive of making important financial decisions.
(Aug 15: Moon squares Mars/Saturn in Libra at 1:00 - 1:30 am; Mars conjuncts Saturn in Libra at 3:30 am; Venus comes into a T-square with Uranus and Pluto 2 am - 11:45 pm)
Aug 16: Aspects come into place today which help the clear the air from the past few days, helping us obtain clarity.
(Leo Moon trines Uranus in Aries at 2:00 am and Moon sextiles Jupiter in Gemini at 10:30 am).
Aug 17: New Moon in Leo. See Lunar activity. Thoughts toward new and exciting endeavors can present themselves with this New Moon, and also feel grounded from a positive Saturn connection. However, think before leaping ahead, and making big plans for the weekend.
The Moon enters the health related sign of Virgo at 5:30 pm today, where it will stay until late on Sunday night. We may be surprised to find that this past week has taken an emotional toll, which requires us to rest and gather our strength over the weekend. This Virgo Moon supports good nutritional habits to help restore our digestive energies, which contributes to letting go of lingering stress.
Aug 18: An insightful and innovative influence comes together late afternoon, supporting creative vision and endeavors.
(Mercury in leo trines Uranus in Aries at 4:30 pm)
Aug 20: Mid morning influences can be tension filled, for we don't find ourselves in the mood for close up and personal collaboration. Best to leave those meeting to the afternoon hours, when things begin to flow better.
(Libra Moon comes into a challenging T-Square configuration with Pluto in Capricorn and Uranus in Aries at 10:00 - 11:30 am. Sun sextiles Mars at 2:45 pm)
Aug 21: We may feel a little tired in the late afternoon today. While the energy picks up later in the evening, giving a great boost to those who love to be busy at night, it may be too late for the majority to get a good night's restful sleep!
(Moon conjuncts Saturn at 5:00 pm and Moon conjuncts Mars at 11:30 pm)
Aug 22: Early morning influences carry psychic sensitivity, requiring some quiet, alone time before jumping into a busy schedule. If you can create a working environment which supports deep, introspective thinking, without interruptions, this can be a productive day for you. A great influence in the afternoon, can spark new life into your creative ideas and projects.
(Scorpio Moon trines Neptune in Pisces at 4:00 am and Mercry in Leo sextiles Jupiter in Gemini, exact at 3:45 pm).
From Aug 20 - 31 Mars connects well with the Sun, which can be energizing for us and help us achieve our goals.
Aug 23: Mars enters the sign of Scorpio, and will be there through Oct 6. Because of the 'fixed' and 'steady' nature of this combination, we can accomplish a great deal, so it's a good time to tackle that which requires our full attention, and a fierce determination. The psychological shadow side of this combination can reveal obsessive, compulsive patterns and stubborness.
Right out of a Lord of the Rings movie, today's aspects will take us into the deep, watery, and psychically sensitive arena of Scorpio and tommorrow, we'll get to visit the watery, unworldly and philosophical realm associated with Pisces. A late afternoon influence on 24th, helps us break out of the etheric realm and feel more action oriented.
(Aug 23: Scorpio Moon squares Mercury at 1:00 am, and trines Venus at 2:30 am;
Aug 24: Sun opposes Neptune at at 5:30 am, followed by a Sagittarius Moon in a T-square configuration with Sun in Virgo and Neptune in Pisces 6:30 - 7:00 am; Sagittarius Moon trines Uranus in Aries)
Aug 25: A Sagittarius Moon is not comfortable in the watery realms, so when in doubt, get out of the house and on the road. Don't be surprised if you end taking a little road trip today, which gives you time for inspired thinking.
(Moon in Sagittarius trines Mercury in Leo at 10:30 am)
Aug 26: Don't be surprised if you wake up having come from some pretty bizzare, deep dreams. But with a practical, Capricorn Moon, this looks to be a productive kind of day. With somewhat Intense aspects permeating the evening, it's easy to end up fighting over this evening's TV rights. My motto: Let the cat decide!
(Mars-Neptune trine such at midnight of last night; Moon sextiles Neptune and Mars 9:30 - 10:30 am, followed by a Moon-Sun trine at 1:45 pm. Moon conjuncts Pluto at 7:00 pm and squares Uranus at 8:15 pm).
Aug 27: An early evening influence pits our need for self-nurturing against the never ending domestic chores.
(Moon-Venus opposition at 5:00 pm)
Aug 27 - Sept 3: Some of us may feel the early stirrings of a Venus-Saturn square, which tends to trigger concerns over finances and security matters, along with a tendency to worry about those we love.
Aug 28: An early morning influence can contribute to waking up with reluctance in meeting the demands of our day. A late afternoon combination can create a subtle struggle in that intellectually, we decide to be above whatever is pulling on us emotionally, but it takes a more hands-on approach to truly 'shift' the energy.
(Moon squares Saturn at 3:30 am; Aquarius Moon squares Mars in Scorpio at 4:30 pm).
Aug 29: If you need to work late to catch up, this is your evening! An expansive late morning influence lifts our spirits and opens us to magical thinking. A a practical and productive, late afternoon influence sustains our focus and energy well into the evening, and is joined with a mentally stimulating and focused energy, offering clarity and precision.
(Aquarius Moon trines Jupiter in Gemini at 11:45 am; Virgo Sun trines Pluto in Capricorn at 5:15 pm and Mercury in Leo sextiles Saturn in Libra at 6:30 pm)
Aug 30: Early morning is the most opportune time for communication and that which requires focus, for by mid morning, we may feel our concentration slipping away and by supper time, well, it's an entirely different story. The philosophically oriented evening hours are best suited to quieter, reflective type activities.
(Moon trines Saturn at 8:30 am; Moon opposes Mercury (Leo) and goes VOID at 10:30 am, which is best supportive of activities which are artistic and spiritual in nature; Moon enters Pisces and conjuncts Neptune at 6:15 pm)
Aug 31: Full Moon at 7:00 am. See Lunar Activity. Mercury enters Virgo at &:30 pm.
