August's Planetary Activity!!
Happy Birthday LEO and VIRGO Natives!!
This Leo Sun is certainly dramatic. We are also experiencing a ‘trine’ between Saturn and Pluto that peaks on the 6th. (A Trine are two planets that are 120° apart in the sky). This is an aspect that tends to have a long-term effect on the economy.
We also have Five (count them - FIVE) planets moving in retrograde motion this month.
Venus is Retrograde in Virgo.
Uranus is Retrograde in Pisces.
Neptune is retrograde in Aquarius.
Jupiter and Pluto are retrograde in Sagittarius.
And, we have a Lunar Eclipse on August 28!!
A Lunar Eclipse occurs at a Full Moon when the Earth passes between the Moon and the Sun, with the Earth’s shadow occluding the Moon’s light. So, what does all of this mean to you??
The effect of a Lunar Eclipse is much like that of a Full Moon though with just a bit more chaos and stress - some may be mild or moderate. Whether an eclipse feels like an easy ride or a hard struggle, it does lead to long-term profound change as you search for a higher purpose. Breakdown of social patterns are part of your reality. We are likely to be overly critical of society, and may seek isolation. We may also rediscover or redefine our artistic talents, or investigate our subconscious thoughts through meditation in order to bring hidden fears and anxieties to the surface so that we can learn to deal with them.:-)
Venus is retrograde all month and may put a crimp in your love life, as Mars keeps you focused on other matters. Mars manifests as restlessness or a desire for stimulation.
Jupiter is retrograde until the 6th and causes us to rethink philosophical beliefs, deal with legal matters and management policies. When Jupiter goes direct there will be a newfound feeling of freedom and optimism reentering the atmosphere.
Saturn is retrograde until the 19th of August. We should maintain the status quo in career and allow this period to pass before breaking any new ground.
Uranus is retrograde until November 24. Stick with tested concepts and methods. You view life in a more detached way, devoid of sentiment, yet you function well in a day-to-day world.
Neptune is retrograde until October 31. It is time to renew spiritually and avoid judgment and criticism. Accept and welcome new experiences as a means to learn, grow and expand your world.
Pluto is retrograde until September 7. Cleanse pollution from your bodies and environment. Pluto requires acquiring a broader perspective of the process of life, learning the responsibilities of power and teaching others to use powerful tools without destroying themselves and others.
A New Moon occurs when the Moon and the Sun are in the same sign at the same degree. This is a time for concentrated energies and new beginnings. This month’s New Moon occurs in the sign of LEO on August 12 at 6:02pm. The New Moon in Leo is a time to pause and improve our meditative insights.
The Full Moon, a Total Lunar Eclipse on the 28th at 5:35am, blends Pisces (Moon) and Virgo (Sun). Both are exactly opposite from each other. Slow down as thoughts don’t coincide with aims today. Appointments will change suddenly and communication disruptions are likely!