Augusts’ powerful astrology
Since we are in such historic times
between now and January 2025, I will be writing about current events first and
then the transits. If you don’t wish to read this part simply skip this and
move on to the aspects below.
On July 21st, US President
Joe Biden announced he would not seek re-election and would ‘pass the torch’ to
Kamala Harris, the Vice President. On July 22, Harris announced her bid for the
Presidency on the powerful Sun (in Leo) opposition
to Pluto at 0 degrees of Aquarius. This aspect is bound to bring change on
a global basis. Whether or not you like her she brought excitement, youthful
voters, and a new approach; a woman of Black and Asian decent running for the
US Presidency, which is a first. Mercury also squared Uranus which was bound to
bring an unexpected event and unexpected news. This aspect will occur several
more times in the next few months.
This event is indicative of the many
changes we will experience when Pluto re-enters Aquarius in
November. First however, we will experience one more pass of Pluto in Capricorn
September 3rd-November 19th. August is the final month
Pluto teases us with what it will bring when it enters Aquarius again in
November for the next 20 years. But before that happens we will see what the
final pass of Pluto Capricorn brings and we can rest assured it will be fraught
with turmoil. This isn’t meant to scare anyone, it is simply indicative of the
times we are in and Pluto is at 29 degrees, which is considered a critical degree,
not to mention the end of a long cycle which some will resist and others will welcome.
There are always those who benefit and
those who don’t do as well when Pluto changes signs. A lot of this depends on what Pluto does in your personal chart. Not only
does Pluto affect us personally it rules the collective; all of us,
everywhere, and significant world events and changes that as individuals we
have little control over.
Personally, I view Pluto/Capricorn as
having been for the most part a darker time in history since it entered Capricorn
in 2008. Remember the banking crisis it kicked off when it squared Uranus? I won’t go into much but we have
seen a global pandemic, right wing governments assuming leadership in other
countries like Venezuela through questionable means and a push in the US toward
autocracy, especially if you read the Project 2025 materials that are being
pushed by the Republican Party at this time and its leader Donald Trump. Because
of the unpopularity of this plan Trump has distanced himself from
it but Wikipedia states, “Project
2025 was established in 2022 to provide the 2024 Republican presidential
nominee with a personnel database and ideological framework.. Associate project director Spencer Chretien argued that
it was "past time to lay the groundwork for a White House more friendly to
the right.”
Regardless of who wins the US
Presidential election ideas, ideologies and laws like this (Project 2025) will not stand in
the long term. Pluto in Aquarius will be about freedom, autonomy,
inclusiveness, brotherhood and the collective’s wishes as opposed to what a
minority group wishes to promote taking away rights from everyone who is not
like them, or those who choose to live differently. In this respect the world
is ripe for change and it will change.
Let us not forget the last time Pluto
entered Aquarius the world experienced the US Revolution, the French Revolution
and the Haitian revolution occurred along with the Irish uprising. In all of
these cases revolutions occurred because of freedoms being repressed; slavery
in the case of Haiti. This didn’t happen overnight and the French Revolution
didn’t officially begin until Pluto reached 19 degrees. So while none of this
happened during the first month of Pluto in Aquarius, it happened, and these
events all began over repression, repressive governments, and a desire for true
freedom. American Democracy was born under the last transit of Pluto in
Aquarius that we are now re-entering. Notice I said Democracy and not
Autocracy.
Full Moon in August; Shocks
The full Moon this month will
certainly make its presence known and shake things up even further. The lunar
peak falls on August 19th at 27 degrees of Aquarius. Not only does
this moon fall on the first day of the DNC, it conjuncts the Moon of the US
natal chart. This moon will stir up the population and we can expect the
unexpected. Things typically do not go as planned with a moon like this so it's hard to know everything that will happen.
Aquarius is about freedom, humanity
and forward thinking as opposed to hanging on to the past. It is concerned with equality, inclusion and social groups or
groups. Not that Aquarius is perfect, far from it. Little that happened during Pluto’s last
transit was especially peaceful but major world change did occur.
There are other aspects that come into
play with August's full moon. For instance;
-The planets form 2 t-squares or a
stressful aspects that pull in the energy of all the planets involved. They
include;
*Venus opposes Saturn-This aspect is
not good for relationships and not especially good for social activities. Venus
rules women and Saturn rules restrictions so it is a fairly negative aspect.
*Mars is conjunct Jupiter and these
two planets square (stressful) Saturn on one end of the t-square and Venus on
the other end forming what looks like a T in the sky.
Mars/Jupiter in Gemini is not a bad
aspect, it can even denote bravery. But, Mars square Saturn is a transit that
can be associated with valence, stress, police and a great deal of friction.
Mars/Jupiter square Venus will deal with issues concerning women and politics. It will get heated.
Venus squares Jupiter-This can
indicate social activity but can also be a transit of ‘too much.’ In other
words in some cases, overindulgence but it is basically positive.
The 2nd t-square
The 2nd t-square involves
the Moon’s opposition to the Sun and Mercury, and both the Sun and Moon’s
square to Uranus. A t-square is an opposition and 2 squares.
*The Moon and Sun’s opposition to
Uranus is prone toward unexpected events. The Moon rules women, the Sun rules
men, possibly the US President. This will shake things up.
*Uranus squares the Sun/Mercury on one
end and the Moon on the other end. Again this is prone to unexpected events,
and Mercury’ s square to Uranus deals with unexpected news like it did on July
22nd.
August 19th Jupiter squares
Saturn-a clash of morals and ideals.
This powerful transit is a part of the
t-square but stands alone as a significant aspect in the world and becomes exact August 19th.
We will experience this again at the end
of the year and next year. We have felt the energy of this transit for weeks now. Jupiter
rules expansion and Saturn rules limitation. You can see how this could slow
things down in many respects but more importantly this year it seems to
represent a major clash of ideologies between the two political parties.
Jupiter can rule those things that are
morally correct and right, religion, philosophy, and beliefs as well as
education and Saturn can be like a boundary or a line in the sand. Jupiter can
represent enthusiasm while Saturn is constriction. Isn’t that is what is
happening right now, with the surge in enthusiasm in the Democratic Party? It
is a question of the old versus the new, and which path will we choose to take.
The last time Jupiter squared Saturn was in 2016. This aspect is indicative of
major changes and the end of an era in preparation for a new one.
The above planets and aspects
represent the T squares that are formed on this full moon and pull in all the
above energies so you can now see how complex it really is.
How this affects the US chart
The US Moon falls at 27 degrees of Aquarius
in the US Sibly chart in the 3rd house. The Moon rules women and the
collective, which is partially the reason the US is a liberal Democracy and
typically forward thinking. American Democracy came into being when Pluto was
last in Aquarius 248 years ago.
So, what does all of this mean? Since this
moon falls on the week of the DNC and rules woman, there is certain to be
excitement for the 2nd woman who is running run for President and
the first woman of color in US history. The population will be highly excitable
at this time to put it lightly. I don’t think I have seen anything quite like
this before.
Uranus is the planet of
unpredictability and unexpected events. Uranus in the mix is a wild card and we
could see many things happen at this time, not only in the US but around the
globe. Aquarius is a sign that is typically associated with the unexpected and
Uranus is indicative of explosive situations, events and circumstances. Will
this all be peaceful: it’s doubtful, but on the other hand there will be plenty
of excitement.
Outside of the DNC we will see many
other events occurring in our lives and around the globe. Not only is this
aspect unpredictable, it is about freedom. There will be certain things and
relationships that end at this time, we could see events related to hackings,
airlines, explosions and even the potential for war related events. On the
positive side, some things need to end and others need freedom from something.
You could experience certain ideas that may be quite brilliant but if this is the
case, write them down because the idea will leave as quickly as it comes.
Kamala Harris
The full moon falls on Saturn in VP Harris’s chart which represents responsibilities but isn’t always the best placement. It does however, trine her Sun and sextile her Moon which is positive and in all likelihood she will be the DNC nominee. There may well be challenges though, especially since Saturn is opposing her Venus which is a difficult aspect no matter how you look at it. She should expect opposition from some quarters and this will not be an easy time. With Uranus in the mix things are potentially changeable in some way.
Donald Trump and Joe Biden
This moon also aspects the charts of
Donald Trump and Joe Biden. In the case of Trump the full moon opposes his
Mars in the 12th house and the Sun conjuncts his Mars, which
represents anger, rage and the potential exists for new information to be revealed. Alternatively, this is another dangerous transit, especially since Saturn
squares his Uranus which represents unexpected events, twists and turns and it
is likely his ratings will drop at this point and/or things will not go as expected. Alternatively, something else that is not expected could occur. Retrograde Mercury is also conjunct his Mars, so he may have to
backtrack on some things, and again this is not a positive aspect, and the full
moon also opposes retrograde Mercury which rules communication. It also rules young
people and if you believe the polls the majority of them will vote for Harris.
In the case of Joe Biden, the moon
falls in his 3rd house of communication which squares his Sun/Venus
in the 12th house. If we add Uranus to the mix, it makes things more
unpredictable than anything else and he will likely be affected in some way as
well.
In a nutshell this is a changeable
full moon in our personal lives and we can expect things we don’t anticipate
happening. What happens depends on where this moon and the other aspects fall
in your personal chart. Many things will be happening in the world at this time
that will occur on a global basis. And while we are at it, let’s not forget
Mercury is retrograde!
Mercury retrogrades
August 4th, Mercury turns
retrograde at 4 degrees of Virgo and will transit back into Leo August 16th. It
will turn direct again on August 27th at 21 degrees of Leo. Retrograde
Mercury means the planet of communication appears to move backwards. While that
is an optical illusion, the energy shift is not.
In the days before Mercury turns
retrograde we start to feel differently. Sometimes this is brain fog or
confusion, and often many things break down, delays occur and appointments are
cancelled.
Retrograde Mercury is a time to
correct things, re-do or re-organize. This 3 week period is part of the natural
cycle of life because we can’t move full steam ahead 24/7 and this gives us a
break-ready or not. If you aren’t familiar with this important cycle my advice
is to read one of the many articles I have written in the past on this phenomenon.
Other important aspects this month:
August 2nd, Venus squares
Uranus-This typically has to do with relationships and money, but no doubt will
play out in the world as something unexpected.. Things can take a turn for
better or worse, or simply change. If you meet someone new today, this may not
be an aspect that lasts even if you get along great. Look for something to
change today and it may not be monumental. It can also be a form of excitement.
Look for this aspect to play out in both Donald Trump and Joe Biden’s chart in
the news.
August 14th, Mars conjuncts
Jupiter-This is typically positive and could be a boost or it could represent
some form of bravery. Having seen this transit many times, it typically plays
out in terms of politics on the world stage. It does however square Saturn, the planet of limitations and boundries.
Mercury re-enters Leo August 14th-September
9th
Mercury in Leo will liven things up and
come in like a wild burst of new energy and you may find yourself thinking in bolder
new directions and more interesting possibilities. Our passions become all-important
and often front and center and this may come across like a deep breath of fresh
air. We may feel more confident and determined to get our true feelings across.
With Mercury in this sign we will speak our mind-no matter what the outcome.
Don’t let your ego interfere too much
in your communication while Mercury is in Leo. As Leo is a fixed sign we can
become too set in our ways or too stubborn or proud. At worst communication can
lean toward emotional outbursts rather than a creative expression of what we
want. Take care not to let your conversations become too demanding or provocative
toward others. They same goes for being overly exuberant in your expression of
emotions. Think about what you really want to convey before expressing it. We
can also expect a certain amount of gas-lighting or attention grabbing
maneuvers over these next few weeks.
Overall however, communication should
tend toward being positive, upbeat and a little more playful if not enjoyable. If
there is something we really want we may feel more determined as well as
confident and direct in our manner of approaching it.
Leo helps us get in touch with our
true inner selves and at this time we have the possibility of focusing on what
we really need and want. This is the time to be your own supporter, as well as supporting
others. The focus of Mercury in this sign will be on what brings us the most
joy, happiness and fun.
The next several weeks should be a brief respite
from the mundane, everyday world so make the most of this short season that will
connect us with friends, those we love and the beauty of summer at its peak as
things will get more serious once again when Mercury enters Virgo in September.
August 15th-16th Mars squares Saturn- Mars-Saturn relates to
frustration, blocked energy, aggravation, and potential arguments, accidents
and disagreements as well as basic irritability. Mars is the God of War, and
Saturn is the taskmaster, often acting like a brick wall stopping or slowing
down our efforts. This aspect can involve police or military on the world
stage.
Mars rules our energy and in some way
it may seem restricted. This can be a period where we don't have the vigor we
are accustomed to, and we may feel limited or slowed down in some way.
Mars-Saturn is often associated with
cruelty in astrology or situations that seem this way.
The best way to deal with this transit
is to proceed with caution, slowly and methodically as you go about your week.
Used constructively, you may accomplish more than you think.
My advice is to use caution in your
dealings with others as they can lash out if angered or irritated, and you
could regret bringing up controversial subjects.
This transit will play out in the
world as well as our personal lives and we can experience significant news-not
that everyday isn’t significant at this time, but Mars-Saturn will be bigger
than normal.
Saturn-Mars transits typically involve military and police
affairs, and we can expect to see a great deal of upheaval over these few days.
Unfortunately, violence would not be surprising.
The
Sun enters Virgo August 22-September 22
Virgo is a mutable or changeable sign
ruled by Mercury the planet of communication. This sign is the natural ruler of
the sixth house of work and health and it signals to us that now is the time to
get organized, focused and pay attention to our health and day to day
activities.
Virgo energy is associated with
healing and it is detailed and focused, intellectual, grounded, health
conscious, stable, analytical, critical, conscientious, discriminating,
fastidious, and modest so we should expect to see these characteristics and
qualities play out in our world and with those around us during this time.
Virgo represents the mutable and
final sign of summer when weather begins to shift toward fall. As the Sun
enters Virgo our thoughts tend to be more about work, production, and overall accomplishment.
It is no surprise that school typically
starts back up during the Virgo season. Stores are stocked full of notebooks,
and all types of things to organize, and prepare for success. Everything has
its season and this is the time for planning, implementing plans and moving
forward in a more organized and fruitful way. Virgo teaches us to work smart,
instead of just working hard.
While Mercury rules both Gemini and
Virgo, conversation and thought tend to be more detailed and focused while in
Virgo. Gemini is more expansive, but can be scattered and not as detail
oriented as Virgo, so each sign plays its role with Mercury in a different way.
Virgo has a natural and
instinctive understanding of the connection between body, mind and soul so this
is an auspicious time to kick start your own well being and treat your body
with respect. Now is the time to make positive changes in diet, fitness, and
explore natural remedies if this seems appropriate or visit a Dr. If you have
any health concerns.
The downside of Virgo can be a
desire for perfection which sometimes leads people to believe Virgo energy is
about fault finding and being overly critical. This can be true at times but at
the core, Virgo energy is concerned with facts and seeing all matters clearly.
Virgo is in tune with doing things the correct way and getting down to the
problem solving. In other words, Virgo simply wants to get things right and
sometimes this can manifest in overly critical or perfectionist tendencies.
While these intentions may be well meaning, not everyone takes criticism well,
or considers it constructive, so this is an area that needs to be watched as we
travel through the Virgo season each year.
August 22-Venus squares Mars- Venus and Mars pit the male and female planets
against each other, but it can involve friction in other areas as well.
Typically we
think of Venus transits involving relationships between men and women, but
Venus also rules values, our social lives and money. It is in these realms the
conflict will lie.
There can be a
tendency to act in aggressive ways and without allowing for mutual
consideration. Some involved in relationships may become jealous or overly
demanding.
August
28th-Venus opposes Neptune-Venus
rules love, money, women and social values. Its opposition to Neptune can
confuse the issue and be prone to lies, deception and misinformation or
confusion.
People may not show their true colors
on this transit, or may be deliberately deceptive. Watch your belongings, as
this is a transit of theft on many levels.
Some may experience this as
melancholy, depression or feelings of discouragement. Don’t take things at face
value and dig beneath the surface if you want true and correct answers. Use
caution with money on this day.
The other side of this energy relates
to healing, sacrifice and could be a true selfLESS love, or act of kindness.
Dreams may be vivid and creativity at
a high.
August 29th-September 23rd, Venus enters
Libra
The planet that rules money, values
and love enters Libra this month where it is considered ‘at home,’ and very
powerful. As a matter of fact, these two were meant to be together. Venus is
actually ruled by two signs-Taurus and Libra. Taurus may be more about money
but Libra is most definitely about relationships, partnerships and love.
While in Libra, Venus is in its ideal
placement. Relationships of all types may seem lighter, happier and people will
be more inclined to keep the peace rather than arguing, being critical, or
bringing up deep seated issues. This sign is much more relationship and partner
oriented. Rude, crude or abrasive behavior will be a real turn off for most
people with Venus in Libra.
As this placement affect us all,
social justice will likely become front and center with Venus in Libra, and we
could see a little more compromise and desire to cooperate. Women’s issues may
also be forefront with this placement.
Venus in Libra likes style and
attractiveness. Now is the time to improve your wardrobe, hairstyle or anything
else you feel is not up to par. Libra is drawn to beauty and it could be hard
to stay on a budget if you see something that grabs your eye!
Venus in Libra is a Cardinal Air sign
which predisposes a logical nature, and Cardinal signs don’t slack off. Being
an Air sign, Libra likes conversation, intelligence and those who can
communicate their feelings and aren’t afraid to do so. Venus in this sign is
romantic, soft and likes situations that are pleasing to the senses and the
intellect.
With Venus in Libra you could have a
problem making up your mind about something. As this is a sign concerned with
justice and fairness sometimes it may be hard to come to a concrete conclusion
because of a tendency to look at all sides of the issue. This sign can also
procrastinate. Equality between partners is forefront on the minds of those
with Venus in Libra. At times you may compromise rather than rock the boat.
