November 2026 astrology and US mid-term elections!

November is another tumultuous month in a tumultuous year. Both Venus and Mercury are retrograde through the 13th. This alignment typically creates friction in love, finances, and our social lives, prompting us to question our values both personally and collectively.

Venus is in Libra, the sign that rules the 7th house of partnerships and marriage, while Mercury is in Scorpio, the ruler of the 8th house of shared resources, secrets, death, and rebirth. In a highly unusual cosmic event, both planets turn direct on November 13th. Later in the month, the Sun enters Sagittarius and Mars shifts into Virgo.

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November 3rd: Mid-term Elections in the US

Money, values, corruption, and affordability will weigh heavily on the minds of voters during this mid-term election. With Mercury and Venus retrograde, confusion and delays regarding the final results are highly likely, and political chicanery is far from impossible.

While there are many ways to analyze an election, one insightful approach is to look at the natal chart of the current president, Donald Trump.

Donald Trump’s Chart on November 3

Trump’s natal Mars lies at 26 degrees of Leo in his 12th house, and the transiting South Node is conjunct this placement. In astrology, the North and South Nodes represent our collective destiny. The South Node specifically signifies separation, loss, and release.

Because Mars represents Trump’s actions and leadership style—often making him appear overly confident, bold, and aggressive—the South Node conjunct his Mars points to a strategy that is no longer working. This alignment represents an ending or an emptying out of energy. Consequently, this could manifest as a public fall or a transfer of the absolute personal authority he has claimed as President with the help of the Supreme Court.

Furthermore, transiting Saturn in his 8th house is square his natal Mercury. The 8th house rules death, taxpayer money, sex, and secrets, while Saturn square Mercury points to intense legal scrutiny, financial vulnerabilities, a drop in public approval, and bad news.

Under this aspect, his actions have failed to win the approval of the American majority. For instance, the US-Iran war began on the first pass of this aspect in his chart; this conflict is not supported by most Americans and has led to a global oil crisis alongside soaring gasoline and food prices. Similarly, Americans do not support Trump’s high tariffs, which have driven significant inflation.

Because Saturn represents delays and loss while Mercury rules communication and the vote, Trump may attempt to delay or challenge the election results if they do not favor him. On October 23rd, Trump ordered the DOJ to block the Alaska Senate certification if the GOP candidate loses. At the time of this post, that race is within 1 degree.

However, no U.S. President holds the constitutional authority to "refuse to seat" a congressional candidate. Article I, Section 5 of the U.S. Constitution explicitly grants the House and Senate the sole power to judge the elections, returns, and qualifications of their own members.

Additionally, Eris is square Trump’s Venus and Saturn. This alignment coincides with bitter financial disputes, a lack of support from female voters, and tense disagreements with American allies, injecting intense public discord into the equation.

Trump is not entirely without luck, however. Jupiter—the planet of fortune and gain—is conjunct his Mars and sextile his Sun. While some of his actions could succeed, this single placement does not negate his other difficult transits.

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Venus and Mercury Retrograde

As far as historical records show, Mercury and Venus being retrograde at the same time has never occurred during a U.S. election cycle.

Mercury has been retrograde during several past presidential elections, including:

·         1960: John F. Kennedy vs. Richard Nixon

·         1980: Jimmy Carter vs. Ronald Reagan

·         2000: George W. Bush vs. Al Gore

·         2012: Barack Obama vs. Mitt Romney

·         2020: Joe Biden vs. Donald Trump (when it stationed direct on Election Day)

A Mercury retrograde tends to confuse matters, meaning results are rarely clear right away. Meanwhile, Venus retrograde has been present during three U.S. mid-term elections: 1954, 1994, and 2018. These periods historically align with "wave" elections and a heavy cultural focus on women’s rights and social issues.

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October’s Full Moon

The final full moon of October always stands out before an early November election, playing a significant role in the collective psyche. On October 25th, the Full Moon in Taurus fell at 2 degrees and square Pluto.

Taurus is ruled by Venus—the significator of women, money, and values—leading to expectations that voters will be deeply concerned with women’s rights, personal finances, food and gas prices, and core American values.

Pluto rules hidden agendas and corruption, which will also motivate voters. In October, a Fox News Poll showed that 88% of the population is concerned about government corruption.

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The Election Day Chart

Retrograde Mercury is conjunct the Sun on November 3rd. Mercury rules the vote, and in mundane astrology, the Sun represents the president. This suggests potential administrative problems, including equipment breakdowns, misleading political ads, communication mishaps, and systemic delays.

By the evening, Mars conjuncts the August 12th solar eclipse point at 20 degrees of Leo. This alignment can trigger volatile, significant events tied directly to the eclipse itself, alongside major global developments. Mars is also square the Mercury-Sun conjunction, creating an angry, confrontational aspect.

Furthermore, the Sun is within its orb of influence squaring Pluto in Aquarius, indicating potential manipulation or corruption tied to the election.

Concurrently, Venus opposes Eris (the goddess of strife and discord). This portends women and marginalized groups turning out to vote in large numbers, potentially leading to Democratic wins.

On November 3rd, the Moon is in Virgo, transiting through the 9th house of the US Sibly chart. This house governs foreign affairs, legal matters, politics, philosophy, broadcasting, and publishing. The Moon rules the mood of the people, and Virgo demands facts. The general population will have little patience for conspiracy theories or unproven allegations; "show us the proof" will be the definitive mood of the electorate.

Over the following 24 hours, the Moon will conjunct Neptune in the U.S. chart's 9th house. This can represent scandals, lies, and deceptive information, or a massive news item that completely captivates the attention of the American public.

Chiron, the wounded healer, points to sensitive vulnerabilities in the country's psyche through the U.S. natal chart. Sitting at 27 degrees of Aries on November 3rd, Chiron activates several key points:

·         Square Pluto in the US 2nd House: This aspect brings institutional crises, financial vulnerabilities, corruption, and wealth inequity to the forefront. The election will reflect a major national upset, driving voters to the polls for a change.

·         Opposing Mercury: This triggers friction with the media, fake news stories, and structural wounds within the executive branch.

Ultimately, this represents a high-pressure moment when the collective consciousness is ready for a shift due to power imbalances and systemic corruption.

Financial Realities in the U.S. Chart

In the U.S. chart, Neptune squares both Jupiter and Venus. Because both are money planets, this alignment undoubtedly contributes to high prices and inflation. Venus also rules women, and the Trump administration has actively restricted women's rights and marginalized vulnerable groups—as seen in the cultural battles over abortion access and the refusal to fully release the Epstein files.

Jupiter rules the Republican party. Not only is Neptune square Jupiter, but Saturn is squaring it as well, which is highly detrimental to the current GOP.

Venus and Jupiter sit in the 7th house of the U.S. chart. While this house rules traditional allies—bonds that have frayed under the Trump administration—it also rules “open enemies.” This aspect points toward potential election interference from foreign governments.

In short, the mid-term elections foretell significant Democratic gains alongside active attempts to interfere with the vote.

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November 8th: New Moon at 16 Degrees of Scorpio

Scorpio rules the 8th house of intimacy, secrets, regeneration, and shared finances. This New Moon is conjunct Mercury. Because Mercury is retrograde, we can expect widespread confusion or miscommunication. During a Mercury retrograde, events connected to a new or full moon are frequently delayed by a few days.

This Moon also squares both Jupiter and Mars, which can create agitation, hyper-polarized opinions, intense drama, and moral conflicts. Scorpio is a deeply emotional sign, and the square to Mars means many people may feel obsessive, defensive, or angry.

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November 13th: Planetary Shifts

Both Mercury and Venus turn direct within 8 hours of each other today. Mercury turns direct at 5 degrees of Scorpio at 10:54 AM EST, and Venus turns direct at 22 degrees of Libra at 7:27 PM EST.

Because both planets are stationary direct today, they are extremely powerful if they aspect a placement in your personal natal chart. However, we are not entirely out of the woods. At this juncture, things can shift abruptly before Mercury begins moving steadily forward on November 19th.

Venus is also stationary direct and highly potent; she will remain in her station period until November 17th. Mercury’s post-retrograde shadow lasts until November 30th, and Venus remains in her shadow period until December 16th.

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November 22nd: The Sun Enters Sagittarius

The Sun enters Sagittarius on November 22nd and remains there until December 21st, marking the transition into the mutable, final sign of autumn as the weather shifts toward winter.

Mutable planets are adaptable and switch their mode of expression frequently. They often possess a natural diplomatic bent but can be perceived as unreliable or uncommitted due to their constant changes. The mutable signs are Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, and Pisces. When the Sun enters Sagittarius, we may find ourselves changing our minds and ideas more frequently than usual.

Sagittarius is ruled by Jupiter, the planet of luck and expansion, making this a typically upbeat and positive transit. While Scorpio season can feel too heavy, Sagittarius has little interest in drama or diving into dense emotional depths. It rules the 9th house of education, philosophy, travel, legal matters, and worldviews.

The collective energy will shift dramatically. Sagittarius acts as the antithesis to Scorpio with its happy-go-lucky attitude, big dreams, and desire for new adventures down the road less traveled. It is also the precursor to the holiday season, bringing parties and social gatherings.

Freedom is a major theme of this sign. You may feel a strong desire to pursue your own goals and cut ties with situations or people that hold you back. However, Sagittarius is self-assured to the point of cockiness, and its radical honesty can sometimes result in putting one's foot in one's mouth. If left unchecked, this bold optimism can turn people off or lead to overblown, unrealistic expectations.

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November 25th: Mars Enters Virgo

Mars leaves Leo for Virgo on November 25th. Mars will transit through this sign for an extended period due to an upcoming retrograde that begins in January. In late February, Mars will retrograde back into Leo for two and a half months before re-entering Virgo from May 14th to July 15th.

Mars represents drive, passion, and ambition, while Virgo is an analytical earth sign ruled by Mercury. This transit shifts our collective motivation away from impulsive, sweeping gestures and redirects it toward intentional, disciplined action. It turns raw energy into focused productivity, making it an ideal period for organizing, problem-solving, and optimizing daily routines.

Instead of scattering our energy, we become strategic. We find passion in the fine details and derive immense satisfaction from a job well done. It is also a potent cycle for taking control of personal health, fitness, and nutrition.

The primary trap of this alignment is a tendency toward overthinking, paralyzing perfectionism, and eventual burnout. Use this grounded energy to lock in, build momentum, and quietly streamline your life.

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Key Cosmic Aspects Later in the Month

·         November 15th — Mars Conjunct Jupiter: This creates an explosive powerhouse of cosmic energy, merging intense drive with boundless luck. Mars’s raw ambition fuels Jupiter’s grand vision, sparking an unstoppable urge to take risks, launch big projects, and conquer goals. It is the ultimate "green light" transit for entrepreneurial leaps, though it can also amplify impulsivity and overconfidence.

·         November 19th — The Sun Squares Mars: This can be a challenging, agitating aspect, as Mars governs strife and conflict. Alternatively, it can manifest as a highly productive day of swift movement and accomplishments. Because this aspect is historically associated with accidents, practice extra caution.

·         November 25th — The Sun Opposes Uranus and Sextiles Pluto and Mars: While the Sun’s sextile to Pluto and Mars is helpful and benign, the opposition to Uranus brings unexpected shocks, twists, and turns. This aspect typically plays out as sudden disruptions or surprises in geopolitical hot spots around the globe.

November 24th: A Volatile Full Moon

The Full Moon falls at 2 degrees of Gemini, conjuncting Uranus and squaring Mars (which enters Virgo today). This is an extremely volatile full moon—likely the most volatile of the entire year.

Because the Moon conjuncts Uranus (the planet of sudden change) and both square Mars, this combination triggers explosive disruptions, intense anger, and emotional upsets. Certain situations or relationships may end abruptly and contentiously. It is an aspect highly associated with accidents, sudden rage, and plot twists that come completely out of the blue. For some, it marks a chaotic but necessary break from restrictions.

Compounding this energy is the following day's Sun-Uranus opposition, making the entire period highly unpredictable. On the world stage, this can manifest as political coups, sudden military or police actions, explosions, warfare, major cyberattacks, or extreme weather events.

Mars will continue its tense square to Uranus, meaning this disruptive energy will linger until the aspect completes. This chaotic energy peaks on December 4th, the exact same day Mercury squares Pluto, compounding the geopolitical and personal intensity.

October 2026 Astrology; Venus and Mercury retrograde

 

October 2026 astrology; Venus and Mercury retorgade

October is a difficult month with Venus’s retrograde and later Mercury’s retrograde, both in Scorpio. Venus retrogrades October 3-November 13^th. Mercury begins its retrograde October 24^th and turns direct November 13^th.

Venus and Mercury both retrograde in the sign of Scorpio but Venus re-enters Libra October 26^th while Mercury remains in Scorpio its entire retrograde. Scorpio is the sign that rules the 8^th house which is connected with money, investments, other people’s money, sex, taboos, mysteries, change, transformation and death. It is the most intense sign of the zodiac. With both of these planets retrograde in Scorpio we may be concerned with love, money, finances, our values and change both on a personal and global level.

Otherwise we have some other difficult transits in October to pay attention to and a difficult full moon. Let’s look at the details:

Venus retrogrades October 3-November 14 in Scorpio/Libra.

Love and relationships can slow down on a Venus retrograde, and people can change their minds; or change their partners. That said, if you have a stable relationship there is little to fear.

As Venus retrogrades we have an opportunity to rethink and re-access our relationships with others and those closest to us. Love energy may be harder to come by but we may compensate by more self care and reflection.

If you begin a new relationship on a retrograde Venus it is said the love energy is never fully expressed. If this is the case, things could also change after Venus turns direct again. Venus retrograde is sometimes associated with those we have known in the past. At times we can reconnect, or take many trips down memory lane.

Venus retrograde is a karmic period as all retrograde planets are and at times our love lives can take dramatic shifts one way or another.  If a relationship comes back together it was meant to, and if one ends at this time, it is granting you the freedom to find someone more appropriate.

Venus will re-enter Libra October 26^th and will turn direct at 22 degrees of Libra. Venus is considered in its detriment in Scorpio which means the energy isn’t comfortable in this sign to begin with. When Venus enters Libra it is considered at home and much happier so look for Venus’s retrograde to be more difficult in Scorpio than it is in Libra.

Mercury retrogrades October 24-November 13

When the planet of communication retrogrades, those areas of life it rules are basically not functioning up to par.

Mercury rules all kinds of communication, verbal and written, speaking, learning, even listening and thinking, as well as all forms of electronic communication. It rules formal agreements and contracts, buying and selling, travel, transportation, and shipping. It also rules pets and young people. You shouldn't expect terrible things to happen, but on a certain level, chaos and confusion can and will occur.

 Communication can break down, slow down, or stop altogether. People can become confused; change their minds, job interviews can slow down, and things, projects and people can change their course of direction, sometimes unexpectedly. Equipment can breakdown, whether it is a computer, a coffee pot or a car. It is hard to get decisions from others, and if you do, they could change their mind after Mercury turns direct.

Retrograde Mercury can be a time of reconnecting with those from the past in some instances. This does not mean reconnect to a former, toxic relationship, but reconnect with those who have been tried and true. Go back to the things from the past that have served you well and reconnect. You could hear from relatives, old friends and on occasion old loves. It’s time to take care of those things you have put off, and clear your closets, both literally and figuratively.

Don't make important changes such as starting a new job or project, launching a website, buying big ticket items, closing on real estate, buying electronic equipment, getting married or engaged, having elective or cosmetic surgery, launching new endeavors, or signing contracts if you can avoid it. If you can’t avoid these things expect things to change when Mercury turns direct.

Mercury retrograde is a time of personal realignment with the world.

 Mars, Pluto, Mercury and Venus powerful t-square that affects the world and us

October 1^st, Mercury in Scorpio squares Mars and Pluto with Venus forming a tense t-square in the sky that is exact October 3^rd. Mars opposes Pluto and Mercury/Venus square Mars/Pluto. This is a volatile aspect and Pluto rules corruption, power, control and violence, and all things that are hidden. This aspect that will play out on the world stage as well as our lives.  

If by some chance we avoid hostilities in the Middle East the transit will play out in some other volatile way on the world stage concerning power, control and destructiveness. This aspect isn’t limited to 1 event and there can be many things happening that draw our attention. Pluto rules the dark and things that are hidden and Mars rules war, men and aggression. In some cases Mars can denote bravery but this does not take away from the dark nature of this transit. Mars-Pluto destructive but can lead to transformation.

On a personal level it is important to be aware of your environment and the types of situations you want to avoid. It might be a good idea to stay away from contentious issues, or people or anything that triggers you. This will affect your personal chart if you have Fixed planets at 2-4 degrees. This energy will be with us for at least a week if not longer.

Adding to the energy, October 4^th,the Sun opposes Saturn and the Moon opposes Pluto. Sun-Saturn can represent endings, issues from the past and other very serious matters or  it can be tiring and depressing.

All of this is happening on the day Venus officially turns stationary retrograde and will square Mars and Pluto making the energy very powerful. This could be a turning point in some partnerships.

The Iran/US War began on retrograde Mercury in Pisces. Pisces is typically involved in ideological battles and Pisces also rules the oceans . When a war begins on Mercury retrograde it is traditionally viewed in astrology as having logistical failures, chaotic information or misinformation and the original goal is often not realized.

Should the war resume under this retrograde Venus the result can include financial strangulation, breakdowns of treaties, backroom deals, unmasked intentions, and internal as well as external sabotage. Weaponized relationships can backfire, obsession and power struggles emerge forcing us into a deep psychological audit and desire to uncover the reality of what is really happening.

The perpetrator of a war on retrograde Venus in Scorpio is likely to not win a clear and decisive victory and there can be massive domestic blowback.

October 6^th Venus squares Mars and Venus is retrograde. Not only can this cause conflict in the world it can cause conflict in love and between the sexes. It can also concern to money issues.

October 10^th the New moon falls at 17 degrees of Libra but Libra’s ruler Venus is retrograde. Libra is the sign that rules partnerships and relationships of all types including business partnerships, international partnerships and marriage. On the world stage this can relate to overt military posturing with neither side standing down. In our personal lives this can lead to disagreements in terms of love, money, ego with neither party willing to compromise.

October 15^th Pluto turns direct. Pluto is direct for nearly half of its yearly cycle and when it turns direct the psychological affects that have been brewing underneath transition from internal to external. This affects many things including our personal psychological states, lawsuits and business changes or something picking back up where it was left off, and typically when this powerful planet turns direct we see significant world events.

October 19^th Venus squares Pluto-This is another difficult transit associated with love, money, sex and betrayal. This is especially prone toward trouble in relationships and can be connected to obsessions and jealousies. This is not a favorable transit for women and we could hear of domestic violence in some way.

October 23^rd, the Sun enters Scorpio and conjuncts Venus; It’s a wildcard how this plays out with Venus’s retrograde but it is typically positive, especially for the things Scorpio rules; love, money, secrets and sex.

October 25^th, Venus re-enters Libra and the Sun squares Pluto. While Venus is happy in Libra it is still retrograde.

The Sun square Pluto is connected to power struggles and sometimes others who try and force their will on others. This can also relate to crime, violence, things breaking down which could be machinery, relationships or any other number of things and hidden issues that come out in the open so this is a day to use care. Typically we see significant world events with this aspect.

October 26^th, the full moon falls at 2 degrees of Taurus and squares Pluto.

Taurus is the 2^nd sign ruled by Venus, the planet of love, money and values. Its square to Pluto can bring up deep seated issues and power struggles in relationships. Pluto rules the darkness of night, hidden issues, sex and change so this will be a volatile full moon with Mercury and Venus retrograde as well.

Expect this to play out in the world in terms of power struggles, financial issues or prices. Taurus rules food and growing food so we could see more issues in this area along with others. This can signal a clash between public economic survival and technological or institutional control. There could be a problem in global food distribution or seismic activity.

 

 

 

August 2026 and the eclipses!

 

The North and South nodes changed signs July 28^th so we are now on a new collective (and personal) trajectory together. 2 powerful eclipses occur this month in Leo and Pisces. The Sun transits through Leo and enters Virgo. Mercury or the planet of communication transits through Cancer, Leo and Virgo. Mars moves from Gemini into Cancer and 3 of the major outer planets are retrograde. Let’s take a look.

The North and South Nodes are not planets but mathematical points in the chart. Even though they aren’t planets they are still very significant in astrology as they point to collective and personal evolutionary shifts as they change themes and bring a different focus.

The North Node has entered Aquarius at 29 degrees and the South Node entered Leo at 29 degrees and they will remain in these signs for the next 18 months.

The South node presents lessons, past experiences and what can hold us back from fulfilling the future which is the North Node. In this case the South Node is Leo. This means we need to move away from pride, grandstanding and seeking external validation from being in the spotlight. Bear in mind this is on a collective basis and includes our elected leaders.

What we are moving toward is the North Node in Aquarius. Aquarius is the most humanitarian of signs and rules the collective or all of us. This calls for social progress as opposed to progress for particular individuals or those in the spotlight. Aquarius is about equality and fraternity and using our creativity to serve a higher purpose. Aquarius does not represent an oligarch society; just the opposite.

August is eclipse season and the first eclipse is a solar eclipse at 12 degrees of Leo that cannot be seen in the US. This is a South Node eclipse. All eclipses are karmic and this one represents what we need to release or move away from collectively.

Solar eclipses can bring about new beginnings, new opportunities and stepping into new roles. That said, eclipses block the light and leave us with blind spots and almost always bring surprises.

This eclipse falls at 20 degrees of Leo and Leo rules the 5^th house of love, friends and children and for some this could seem like a romantic and magical time depending on how it falls in our personal chart.

Leo likes attention and some of us may want to be in the spotlight a little more than others. People may come across as dramatic and bolder.

Eclipses are always connected with world events. We could see news concerning children, entertainment and young people as well as cover ups.

The companion lunar eclipse falls at 4 degrees of Pisces August 27^th-28^th depending on where you live.

Lunar eclipses often bring conclusions to events occurring in our lives and they can be positive or negative but since an eclipse blocks out the light we are still in the dark about something that gets revealed later.

Pisces is the natural ruler of the 12th house which concerns endings, secrets and things that are hidden. Pisces planetary rulers are Neptune and Jupiter. Neptune is the planet of spirituality, psychics, oceans, delusion and compassion to name a few. Jupiter is the planet of expansion and associated with gain. Pisces is represented as two fish swimming in opposite directions.

This eclipse opposes Mercury and squares Uranus. The opposition to Mercury involves communication and news and the square to Uranus makes this eclipse unpredictable as Uranus is the planet of unexpected events, explosions, aircraft, freedom and coups to name only a few possibilities. We could hear unexpected communication today and it is important to be careful if you are driving.

August 29^th, the Sun squares Uranus compounding the unpredictable energy that is likely to lean toward explosive situations especially the hot spots around the globe.

With this eclipse we can expect surprises, and it’s best to be cautious and aware of the energy.

Venus enters Libra

August 6^th Venus enters Libra where it will remain until 10^th. Venus is one of the money planets and rules love, beauty, money, values and our social lives.

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 hashing out. Most will seem more relationship oriented and there will be more of a focus on finding a special partner. Rude, abrasive or crude behavior will be more of a turn off for most people with Venus in Libra.

If you were born with Venus in Libra, by nature you seek peace and cooperation with others. Venus in Libra is not heavy, but rather light and sometimes you could have a problem making up your mind. Equality between partners is forefront on the minds of those with Venus in this sign. After all, the sign of Libra is the scales of justice!

Venus in Libra are gentle people by nature and don't like crude or abrasive behavior, or to offend or be offended. Sometimes Libra will compromise rather than rock the boat.

Mercury enters Leo

August 9^th Mercury finally leaves Cancer for Leo after spending more than 2 months in the sign due to its retrograde.

Leo rules the Sun and the fifth house of the zodiac, and we may be thinking more about friends, entertainment, and love affairs. Mercury/Cancer has been all about home and is far more emotional than Leo. This Mercury placement will liven things up and we will be more focused on friends, fun, relationships and creativity.

Don’t not let your ego interfere too much in your communication which can happen with Mercury in this sign or we can become too set in our ways or too stubborn or proud.

Mars enters Cancer

August 11^th, Mars enters Cancer where it will remain until September 28^th.

When Mars changes signs, energy changes and Mars in Cancer brings 4th house issues to the fore that deal with home and family, and basic foundation/security issues. While this may work well for Water and Earth signs will be harder to handle for Air and Fire signs because it is so tied into our emotions and we will be operating from an emotional perspective than a logical one. You may notice some people becoming much more emotional, crabby or melancholy.

Cancer is centered on the home so you may do work to improve the home, have family reunions, look for real-estate, take cooking classes, do family genealogy, or other family related activities and these are all good uses of this energy.

Mars is not at home in Cancer and its energy does not flow well. It is considered to be at its fall, meaning it loses strength and influence in this placement. This doesn’t make Mars in this sign negative but it does make it more prone toward things like moodiness and over-emotionality.

The Sun enters Virgo

August 22^nd, the Sun enters Virgo, the final sign of summer where it will remain until September 22^nd.

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.

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.

Mercury enters Virgo

August 25^th, Mercury enters Virgo until September 10^th.

Mercury is the planetary ruler of both Gemini and Virgo and Mercury is at home in Virgo where it is happy and operates well. While Mercury in Gemini is associated with quick responses, intelligence, and communication about a many different ideas, Mercury is in Virgo communication and thinking is geared more toward facilitating ideas, analyzing information and presenting facts in a straight forward and factual manner.

Mercury/Gemini may reach out for information of all types and go in different directions but Mercury/Virgo hones in on what is most important and puts that information to practical use. While both signs rule Mercury, they each have a very different approach and purpose.

Virgo is very discerning and is often considered lazar focused. The downside to Mercury in Virgo is that at times it can be so discerning one can become lost in details, overly critical or picky, and this can be misinterpreted (or not). It is important to remember that while constructive criticism is one thing, Virgo can get caught up in being so overly critical, others are turned off. Most of the time however, Virgo’s true intent is just to get things right.

Other days of significance in August:

August 17^th, Mars squares Neptune in Cancer/Aries. This is a discouraging and tiring day. Neptune is the planet of illusion and delusion and this is a day we can get caught up in misinformation, melancholy or make mistakes. This is not a day to make important decisions or important meetings. Neptune rules the water and gasses so we may see events connected to these.

August 21-22, Venus opposes Saturn. This is not a positive transit for relationships or money.  It can be depressing and if it hits a chart in just the right way it could lead to a breakup. If things seem discouraging this passes quickly.

The US chart

So much is happening these days I thought it might be important to look at the US natal chart. There are several charts and I use the Sibly chart with a Sagittarius ascendant.

Eclipses can be extremely unpredictable and always coincide with world events. The solar eclipse in Leo falls in the US chart 8^th house which rules money, taxes, debt and death. It opposes the US moon which represents the people of the country who will be in an agitated mood.

This eclipse falls in the 12^th house of US President Donald Trump. 12^th house eclipses are never easy and can be connected to endings, health events, or hidden secrets that can be revealed. In the case of a politician it may also represent working on issues that are hidden from the public.

The August 27^th-28^th lunar eclipse in Pisces falls in the 3^rd house of the US chart which rules communication, mass transportation, communication networks, media and communications, public schooling and infrastructure.

The latter part of the month looks more difficult for the country. The Pisces eclipse squares Uranus which can result in many unexpected events especially involving the hot spots around the world but it is not limited to these.

August 22^nd, the Sun conjuncts the South node. At worst, this can represent the loss of a world leader as the Sun rules leaders in mundane astrology.  Otherwise, this aspect concerns shedding outdated leadership, societal patterns and governmental structures.

Venus opposes Saturn today and this falls on Saturn (Congress) in the US chart and squares the Sun (the President). By the end of the month Mars conjuncts the US Sun (President) and squares Saturn which is without a doubt a rough time for the United States as the political divide and issues we now face continue to wear on the population.