A feisty full Moon on Monday, August 3rd opens
the final month of summer. It certainly
sets the tone for the weeks to come. In
avant garde Aquarius, the Moon opposes the Sun in Leo and both challenge
Radical Uranus. If used well, this
troika affords incredibly creative energy; however it may also highlight how
stuck and stubborn many of us really are.
All three of these planets at the Full Moon are in fixed signs, meaning,
we can be very dug in, entrenched and
resistant to change, not budging from the particular opinions and beliefs we
hold.
Yet, this is precisely what we are called to do this month.
Engrained programming and conditioning that we have
inherited, passed down through the ages, or reflexively adopted to which we may
cling are being questioned and tested now.
In response, its best to ask:
what are you holding so fast to that needs to be shifted or released
altogether? As Einstein said, the
definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again, expecting a
different result. We know what does not work. It
is time to try something else to see if that works.
If you face a dilemma or decision, ask: are you using your beliefs as a litmus test
for others? Are you sacrificing family
and friends for your unbending opinions?
Or as a wise man once asked: Is
this the hill you want to die on? Or is it something you can let go of? One thing is for sure, anger, discord and
conflict are not going anywhere. Fiery
emotions will be with us through early 2021, yes, for the next six months, due
to Motivating Mars extended tour through Aries.
So check yourself and monitor your responses. Words and actions are not easily retracted or
rarely forgotten.
As with all Full Moons, the energy leading into it increases
the week prior to culmination. In this
case, during the final days of July and through the first weekend of
August. At hand, we have wildly
inventive and ingenious energy built into this Full Moon…if we can move past ourselves
and try new solutions. Be open minded and willing
to listen to others. We may be
surprised how similar we are to our fellow man and how easily problems are
solved when working together.
Groups are at play with this Full Moon in Aquarius as it
challenges Uranus, the ruler of Aquarius; expect radical, rebellious, shocking
and surprise events. And DRAMA…with the
Sun in “Look at ME Leo”, lots of drama.
This exponentially increases two days later when Messenger Mercury
enters Leo. While our minds overflow
creatively, really keep an eye out for ego-based maneuvers…your own and
others. Know your motives. Are you trying to make a splash and call
attention to yourself? The higher use of
the Sun-Mercury in Leo is generosity, bravery and creativity. Discern the difference between making drama
and behaving with dignity.
At the end of the first week in August, on the 7th,
Venus enters Cancer the Crab for the rest of the month. Our love of family, home and nation shines
with this placement, helping to sort out what is best for our welfare in the
wake of the pandemic. What is best for our children, parents and teachers (who
also have families) as the school year approaches? How do we govern with care and compassion for
the greatest benefit of our nation? Remembering
our own self-care, Venus in Cancer helps us factor our personal needs into the
equation.
A week later, on August 14th, Uranus turns
retrograde. This is a big deal and
requires a warning label especially with all of the national discord now. Uranus’ reverse gear occurs at the same time
Mars challenges its elder sibling Pluto.
By itself, this angle provokes and instigates. The
window of August 14th-17th is particularly dicey. Take extra care with your words and
actions. If you need to launch a project,
idea, collaboration or event, aim to do it before August 14th or
after the 17th. Over that
weekend, expect surprises, the unpredictable and unexpected. Move and drive slowly, with deliberation; use
caution as these planetary shifts occur during the darkest phase of the Moon
cycle. You may not know what hit you.
Know that you may be caught completely off guard or flat-footed. In
hindsight, you will realize you never saw
it coming. You aren’t supposed to
with these cosmic coordinates. Think
lightning from a clear blue sky… It may
be a game-changing few days.
Life eases up with the New Moon in Leo on Tuesday, the 18th. Conjoined to Messenger Mercury and helpfully
aligned to Mars in Aries, this is one powerful New Moon. You will feel energized and ablaze with
ideas. Set your intentions. Hand write 3-5 goals, prayers or wishes you
seek to accomplish in the next month or season.
Alight these in a fire pit, set adrift in water with an outlet or plant
in the ground to grow.
A few days later the energy noticeably shifts as the Sun and
Messenger Mercury both move into Virgo.
From fire to earth, feel your energy, mind and thoughts turn toward the
practical, healthy and useful. The Sun-Mercury gradually align with Uranus in
Taurus and heavy hitters Pluto-Saturn-Jupiter in Capricorn over the remainder
of August. Avail yourself of realistic
solutions and pragmatic opportunities arising from this earth energy alliance.
For all of the difficulties 2020 has presented, calling upon
us to re-prioritize our lives and our values, the final ten days of August
bears invaluable ingenuity. Grab hold of
what comes to you now and take advantage.
Because when September rolls in, the final quarter of 2020 will not be
so kind.