Aug 1-2: We're just barely edging away from the challenging influences brought about by the big guns, Pluto and Uranus. Even when not affecting your chart personally, this stirs things up in the 'energetic' collective field, which can wear us down physically, emotionally and psychically, resulting in us feeling drained.
Aug 3: Sensitive lunar activity invites us to meet the day at our own pace, with mindfulness. Mid-afternoon brings about an expansion of our feelings, but there are some clouds gathering late afternoon into evening, which can bring forth moodiness.
(Cancer Moon trines Neptune and Saturn 6:45 am - 8:30 am; Moon conjuncts Jupiter at 2:55 pm); T-square forms in the afternoon - Moon opposes Pluto at 4:45 pm and squares Uranus at 10:30 pm)
Aug 4: More get up and go available today, and, clarity about what we're doing and where we're headed. If we're involved in late night internet surfing or other such mental activities, there can be difficulty in obtaining quality sleep.
(Moon and Mars conjunct in Cancer at 3:00 am; Leo Sun trines Uranus in Aries at 8:00 am; Moon and Mercury conjunct in Cancer at 11:45 pm)
Aug 6: New Moon in Leo. See Lunar Activity. A mid-morning action oriented influence ushers in inspiration.
(Leo Moon trines Uranus in Aries at 10:30 am)
Aug 7: Keep your eye on obsessive/compulsive tendencies lurking in the background today.
(Jupiter in Cancer opposes Pluto in Capricorn at 4:30 pm, but can be felt most of the day)
Aug 8: You may be aware of energies beginning to build around a challenging 'Mercury' aspect (exact 11th). Keep creative thinking energies robust in the forefront, with a commitment to work out the logistics later.
Aug 11: Erratic energies at either end of the day sandwich in a very fixed and somewhat stubborn, mental mindset aspect. Not the best day to make important decisions, sign contract/ agreements, or discuss important issues with partners. It's too easy to point the finger.
(Libra Moon opposes Uranus at 5:00 am; Mercury (Leo) squares Saturn (Scorpio) at 11:00 am. Moon squares Mars at 6:30 pm)
Aug 12: Late evening influences can bring about en emotional downer. Nature to the rescue: how about sitting quietly under the evening sky and catching a glimpse of the Perseids meteors!
(Moon conjuncts Saturn at 11:45 pm)
Aug 13: There can be lingering emotional ups and downs first thing this morning. Best scenario is to create quiet space for yourself until you're ready to take on the world.
(Scorpio Moon squares Mercury in Leo at 5:30 am)
Aug 14: Expansive mental influence gets those creative juices happening.
(Uranus trines Mercury at 7:00 pm)
Aug 15: A continuation of last night's expansive influences takes place this afternoon and into early evening.
(Sagittarius Moon creates positive Grand Trine with Uranus (Aries) and Mercury (Leo) 2:45 - 6:30 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: If you feel the desire to take on a larger than life project today, the best approach might be to organize it into a number of smaller tasks. That way you can avoid possible frustration of being overwhelmed.
(Capricorn Moon comes into a T-square pattern. It conjuncts Pluto at 11:30 am, opposes Jupiter in Cancer at 3:00 pm and squares Uranus in at 4:15 pm).
Aug 19: There can be a struggle between the mind and the emotions this morning, which evens out by late afternoon.
(Aquarius Moon squares Saturn in Scorpio at 7:00am; Moon sextiles Uranus at 4:30 pm)
Aug 20: Full Moon in Aquarius. See Lunar Activity.
Aug 21: Emotionally sensitive, philosophical influences afoot today, accompanied by a desire for freedom.
(Pisces Moon conjuncts Neptune at 4:30 am, trines Saturn at 8:15 am and trines Jupiter at 6:00 pm; Jupiter in Cancer squares Uranus in Aries (exact just after midnight), but these energies can be felt all day.
Aug 23: The desire for independent expression is high today. Best to 'hang' in your own company in the afternoon/evening hours.
(Aries Moon opposes Venus at 3:15 pm, squares Pluto at 4:15 pm and conjuncts Uranus at 9:P15 pm)
August 23 - 27: There's a combination of planets challenging the relationship oriented and financially oriented planet of Venus, which can stretch interaction with significant others and/or those whom you may be in financial negotiations with. Not known for compromise and collaboration, these aspects can nevertheless help you get clear on what your position is and stand by it!
Venus is also connected to the arts. When in a creative process, the above noted challenges can take your work in another direction than you planned on.
Aug 24: The first of three Venus aspects comes into play early this morning. We want to be gracious with others, and align with their desires, but may not be able to pull this off so easily.
(Venus in Libra squares Pluto in Capricorn at 3:00 am)
Aug 25-26: Will someone please help us determine whether we're coming or going! We can usually count on the energies of a Taurus Moon to be pretty down to earth, and laid back, but not this time!
25th - Not an easy day for practical planning or doing detailed work on the computer. Just when you think you've got your focus aligned with the task at hand - shazam - it entirely dissolves before your very eyes. An evening influence can put a bit of a damper on social dinner plans.
(Moon trines Mercury in Virgo at 1:15 pm but Mercury also opposes Neptune at 4:15 pm; Moon opposes Saturn in Scorpio at 6:45 pm)
26th - The second Venus aspect (mentioned above) comes into play today, the energies of which supports independent action.
Artisticlly, this is very avant garde, so if you're making a large purchase of a personal item, be sure of the return policy - for it may be too outrageous for your tastes next week.
You may feel 'antsy' in the evening hours, not being sure what to do with your time.
(Venus in Libra opposes Uranus in Aries at 11:00 am; Sun in Virgo opposes Neptune in Pisces at 6:45 pm)
Aug 27: We have two interesting influences unfolding today, which act like 'checks and balances' to each other. The third and final Venus aspect, preferring to focus on the big picture, can also lean toward extravagant expression and excess. This is partly balanced by the other influence, which seeks prudence and objectivity.
(Venus squares Jupiter at 3:00 pm and Mercury in Virgo sextiles Saturn in Scorpio at 2:45 am)
Aug 30: A subtle influence allows for penetrating insights. Artistic expression can have a soothing and therapeutic effect.
(Jupiter in Cancer sextiles Mercury in Virgo at 8:00 pm)
Aug 31: You may wake up with a desire to break free of constraints today and opt for spontaneity.
(Cancer Moon squares Uranus at 4:30 am and conjuncts Jupiter at 8:45 am)
