Astrology of this week: August 29th - September 3

 

A new moon candle in a kitchen that really needs a makeover - how Virgo. 

Virgo New Moon

4 Virgo 04

August 27, 2022 

1:17am PDT 

 

 

 

 

New moon: Plant seeds, make calls, activate, start projects.   Activate something that will ideally lead you to more.  This is the phase where INTENT is critical.  Even if the results are not immediate, the intent is there.  You may not have all the answers or road map, but you should put out your Intent.

 

This focus:     Look at your schedule.  Look at where you focus every hour of your life.  Is it building the life you want?  If not then start ditching the stuff that takes you nowhere where you want to land.  Declutter your schedule and use discernment in every action for 29 days.  

 

 

Special note:

8/28: Venus oppose Saturn.   Money and love feel tight.  The desire to go big for self-versus doing for others is challenging.  Find the middle.     

 

 

Crescent Moon Phase

August 30, 2022

8:57am DT 

 

 

 

Focus on: What are you learning about your relationship?  What are you learning about negotiating?  How are you seeking balance?   What does partnership mean to you on the granular level? 

 

 

Special Focus

9/1: Mars sextile Jupiter.  Actions that are new and support expanding new roads to independence.  

9/2: Mercury oppose Jupiter (round 1) Big thoughts, expansive ideas, finding others that seem 'foreign' that bring new info.  Breaking out for more independence starts with thoughts and strategies and maybe partnerships.  Which perhaps seems counter intuitive.  It's all about balance.  

 

 

  

 

First Quarter Moon 

September 3, 2022

11:07am  PDT 

  

 

Focus on:  What actions are you taking that broaden your world?  What actions are you taking that expand your knowledge?  What moves can you make that connect you with those that are ‘foreign’ meaning different approaches, thinking, histories?   What does it mean to expand your world on a granular level?

 

 

Special Note

9/4: Venus enters Virgo.  Our values are focused on what we do every day.  It is no longer just about big and joy, the love of work and daily habits.  

9/7: Sun trine north node.    Details strengthen building something important from the ground up.  

 

Virgo New Moon: August 27, 1:17am PDT

 

Virgo from SkyView App 

Virgo New Moon

4 Virgo 04

August 27, 2022

1:17am PDT 

Ready to get your Virgo 29 day lunar month on?   Good.   Do your best to not get burnt out.   Be disciplined as to what gets your attention.  We all can learn a lot during this lunar month that will serve us when Mars turns retrograde in October.    

You will find my article here.     

vroom vroom.  

Astrology forr The Week August 22 - 28

 

This Week Aug 22 – 28 

 

We are in the waning Leo lunar phase.   The 29 day cycle that launched on July 28 is now on its final days before the Virgo New Moon kicks off next week.   

 

We still have a few more days to find our Leo strength, power and tap what stirs up our heart.   

 

On Monday we are still in the last quarter moon which began on 8/18. 

 

 

Last Quarter moon:  Now we do the final adjustments to the seeds we planted on new. The final call, the final letters to send, we follow all the trails that came up that still make sense.  And we let the other parts lay fallow. It is a time of action but wise action.  It is a time for living “The serenity prayer” 

 

God, grant me the Serenity
to accept the things
I cannot change Courage to change the
things I can, and the
Wisdom to know the difference.

 

 

 

Focus on:

What actions are you taking that are grounded in practicality?  What actions are you taking that reinforce building something from the ground up?  

 

Special focus 

8/22: Mercury trine Pluto.  Powerful thinking and communication.  

8/22: Sun enters Virgo 

 

On the 23^rd we shed for three days during the balsamic phase.  While we shed, there is tension caused by Venus and Sun square Mars. 

 

Then, on the 24^th Uranus begins it’s annual retrograde where it heads for tussle with Saturn.    

 

 

Balsamic Moon Phase

 

August 23, 2022 

12:14am PDT  

 

Balsamic:   We let go.  By releasing we can prepare for the new.  

 

 

Focus on How are you releasing your emotions?  How are you releasing family?  How are you releasing childhood?  

 

 

 

Special focus:

8/24: Uranus station retrograde 18 Taurus 55 (see separate post) 

8/24: Venus trine  Chiron.  Values in sync with healing actions

8/25: Venus square North node.  Values smacked down by rigidity.  Practicality pushes back on values. 

8/25:  Mercury enters Libra 

8/26: Venus square Uranus.   Values challenged by dynamic changes.   

8/26: Sun square Mars.   Explosive tension.  Drama not helpful.  

 

 

Moon August 27, 2022 1:17am 4 Virgo 04  (To Come)

 

 

 

August 20th. Remember our friend Mars?

 

On August 20th Mars enters Gemini.   Normally Mars is in a sign for six weeks.   Due to a retrograde later this fall, Mars is going to be in Gemini for six months.    It is going to get wild.    Read more about it in the earlier post. 

Uranus Station Retrograde: August 24, 2022

 

Uranus Wikipedia 

Uranus Station Retrograde 

August 24, 2022

6:53am 

18 Taurus 55

 

 

And here we go.  Earlier this year, between Feb and the end of April, we had NO outer and inner planets that were retrograde.   Since that time the outer planets have been turning retrograde one after another each month and now the final outer planet to join fray is Uranus.  

 

Since these outer planets are retrograde every year it is on one hand no big deal.  But on another level, there is a revisit of tension with Uranus retrograde.    In 2021 Saturn square Uranus three times.   Covid, economic hurdles, inventory problems and distribution issues spoke to the planetary tension.   Of course January 6 insurrection was in the run up to the first aspect hit in 2021.   Once the final aspect happened in December of 2021 Saturn and Uranus went on their merry way and got some distance from each other.  In fact, in April and May, both planets had a nice healthy 10 degrees away from the square.   But once Saturn turned retrograde in June and now Uranus turning retrograde the two planets will get close to that square again.  They will not form an exact square, but they will be within one degree of each other.  We should not be surprised if we see an event in the news around August 24^th that is a call back to 2021.   Issues around tech and certainly Crypto currency could be in the news.   Grid issues.    Uranus in Taurus highlights climate change issues.  Perhaps people on the move looking for security due to monster weather events.   Whatever it is, the tension will be thick until September 23 then Saturn turns direct and leaves that 1-degree orb and tells Uranus, ‘eat my smoke’.    

Astrology for the week: August 14 -23

 

August 14- August 23 

 

 

The juiced up full moon continues Monday and early Tuesday.   Go here for more on the full moon.   We are still processing our roles with friends, associates and groups.       Saturn is sobering on Sunday pushing back on too much drama.  It also calls for creativity and joy that is productive.    Which is great news because Mars and Pluto are ready to get work done also on Sunday.  

 

8/14: Sun opposes Saturn.  A yearly event.  Groups and social circles that feel disconnected to heart will get our attention. 

8/14: Mars trine Pluto.   Actions of power.  Power of actions.  

 

 

Disseminating

August 15, 2022    

2:51am PDT  

 

On the 15^th the moon leaves the full phase for disseminating.   

 

Focus on:  How are you sharing your independence?  How are you sharing your leadership?   How are you sharing the importance of leading your path?  

 

 

Special focus:

8/15:  Mercury trine North node.  Thoughts and communication have roots in practicality. 

8/16: Mercury trine Uranus.  Thoughts that are breakthrough.  Communication that is brilliant.  

8/18: Venus trine Jupiter.  Creativity with bold energy.   Philosophical beliefs in line with values. 

 

 

Last Quarter Moon Phase

August 18, 2022

9:36pm PDT   

   

 

 

 

Last Quarter moon:  Now we do the final adjustments to the seeds we planted on new. The final call, the final letters to send, we follow all the trails that came up that still make sense.  And we let the other parts lay fallow. It is a time of action but wise action.  It is a time for living “The serenity prayer” 

 

God, grant me the Serenity
to accept the things
I cannot change Courage to change the
things I can, and the
Wisdom to know the difference.

 

 

 

Focus on:

What actions are you taking that are grounded in practicality?  What actions are you taking that reinforce building something from the ground up?  

 

Special focus 

8/20:  Mars enters Gemini

8/21:  Mercury opposition Neptune.  Cloudy, muted thinking.  

8/22: Mercury trine Pluto.  Powerful thinking and communication.  

8/22: Sun enters Virgo 

Aquarius Full Moon. August 11, 2022

 

Full Moon Phase 

19 Aquarius 21  

August 11, 2022 

6:35pm PDT 

 

  

The Aquarius full moon, like all full moons, is an echo off the new moon.   Two weeks ago, we launched the Leo 29-day new moon lunar cycle where we opened up our hearts and got real with our passions.   We are not afraid of our authentic voice and telling others what is real and not real about us.    We find our strength to be honest as shit.    Now on the full moon in Aquarius we look around at our friends, our groups and we assess if we are still in sync with our peeps.   Are they still our jam?  Or if our values still line up with our group, are we bringing our ‘A game’?  Are we showing how we can lead and stay connected to friends at the same time?  Or are we still hiding some part of us, in order to be connected to our tribes?   How is that working out?   Just askin’

 

At the Aquarius full moon, which is cool and brainy, we have an opportunity in this 3-day window to join our heart and brain and have them work in unison.    Don’t be surprised if something brilliant pops up as the most perfect solution to an issue.  With this chart, ‘necessity is the mother of invention’.   There is an element of 'out of the blue' person, event or weirdness with this 3 day window. 

 

The chart for this full moon continues last week's Uranus theme and tension which had a Mars conjunction  and now the sun and moon are in square with Uranus.   Uranus is the planet of revolutionary changes.  On the full moon we may look at our lives and seek our own revolution.   ‘Not going to take this anymore’ kind of change.   However, we also have Saturn on top of the moon in Aquarius.   Saturn the discipline, hardship and struggle planet, can slow change down.   It is not that change, or the desired changes are wrong but to Saturn’s point it may need to be scaled back or measured.   There is no baby being thrown out with the bathwater with this full moon chart, says Saturn.    Cool, reasoned thoughtful measured changes can with focus provide transformational change.    

 

Two weeks ago on the new moon we discussed Uranus rules electricity and modern technology and is an influence all 29 days,  On the full moon there could be some fritzes in the news.  

 

All the heat from Mars last week  is starting to fade a bit and we can clear our head (Aquarius) and use the power of the full moon to find our bearings.   Even if new responsibilities land in our lap it will help inform us of the changes we need to focus on. 

In the great words of Bear in The Bear, "Yes, Chef."  

August 6 - August 13: Astrology Weather

 

August 6 – August 13 Astrology weather 

 

Perhaps it was the cluster up of last week’s aspects 7/28-8/1 but, man, I know I am still feeling the electricity.   Currents appear to be everywhere, the key is to not get shocked.   

 

We start off the weekend in First quarter Moon, which started on 8/5   

 

 

Focus on:  What actions are you taking that tap power?  What actions are you taking that cut out dead ends?  What actions are taking that flush out debris?  What actions are you taking that need you ‘all in”?  

 

 

Special Note

8/7: Venus trine Neptune.  Gentle persuasion.  Values feel supported.  Humanitarian issues may be pronounced.   Leaning into Love and maybe getting lost in fantasy programming.   

 

8/7: Mars square Saturn.  Thwarted actions.   Practicality versus lofty ideals.   Reality wins.    Actions that are me, me, me may be up against , group, group, group.   

 

8/8: Sun trine Chiron.  Dynamic creativity breaks new ground.  Healing that comes from strength and love inspires independence and break throughs.  

8/8: Venus opposition Pluto.  Creativity and values are tested for their power.    Emotions that are not productive could be challenged.  Power actions that are disconnected from on the ground connections and feelings will be called out.  

 

 

Gibbous Moon

August 8, 2022 

1:44pm PDT   

 

 

Gibbous:

 

Focus on:  What is going on with your executive abilities?   How are you fine tuning your inner boss?  How are you looking at the details of what makes you a solid leader?  

 

Special focus

8/10:  Sun square North Node.   Ego that is at cross purpose with practicality.   What needs to be released that is based on fear not strength?  

8/11: Sun square Uranus.   Bold creativity that does not make practical sense is challenged.  Where do we need to find strength that make sense?  How is drama serving us or not serving us?     

8/11: Venus enter Leo

8/11: Mars sextile Neptune.   Actions inspired by faith.  

 

 

Full Moon Phase 

19 Aquarius 21  

August 11, 2022  

6:35pm PDT  

 

  

First Quarter Moon 

August 5, 2022

4:06am PDT 

  

 

First quarter: We do more actions based on the information that we just received. Or we feel our instincts guide us on something.  We pursue again.  We make another call, or we see someone. We mail something.  We stir the pot again.  This can be a time when we realize that the goals, we planted on new need more action from us, perhaps actions that involve breaking away.   Are there people who say they have our best interest in heart but fear us growing away from them?  Maybe we need to get help from others not the usual suspects.  Some independence may need to be exerted. 

 

 

Focus on:  What actions are you taking that tap power?  What actions are you taking that cut out dead ends?  What actions are taking that flush out debris?  What actions are you taking that need you ‘all in”?  

 

 

Special Note

8/7: Venus trine Neptune.  Gentle persuasion.  Values feel supported.  Humanitarian issues may be pronounced.  

8/7: Mars square Saturn.  Thwarted actions.   Practicality versus lofty ideals.  

8/8: Sun trine Chiron.  Dynamic creativity breaks new ground. 

8/8: Venus opposition Pluto.  Creativity and values are tested for their power.   

 

 

Gibbous Moon

August 8, 2022 

1:44pm PDT   

 

 

Gibbous:

We refine our information.  We pick and choose, we discriminate, and we organize to be ‘Virgo’ like.  We sort through details.  Have we missed something?  How are we sifting through the information?  Go back and make sure something hasn’t been neglected.  Refine our actions.  

 

Focus on:  What is going on with your executive abilities?   How are fine tuning your inner boss?  How are you looking at the details of what makes you a solid leader?   

 

Special focus

8/11: Sun square Uranus.   Bold creativity that does not make sense is challenged.  

8/11: Venus enter Leo

8/11: Mars sextile Neptune.   Actions inspired by faith.  

 

 

Full Moon Phase 

19 Aquarius 21  

August 11, 2022  

6:35pm PDT  

 

  

 

See separate Full Moon Post 

 

 

 

 

 

Special focus 

 

8/14: Sun opposes Saturn.  A yearly event.  Groups and social circles that feel disconnected to heart will get our attention. 

8/14: Mars trine Pluto.   Actions of power.  Power of actions.  

Mars -- Looking ahead!

 

Wikipedia 

Mars 

 

Mars is not a subtle planet.   He’s  a warrior for gawdsakes.  Of course, when he is traveling through a sign that does not have any tension with other planets, his loud moves may not be too troublesome but in general Mars knows how to get our attention especially when it is retrograde.  

 

The last time Mars was retrograde was September 9 until November 13, 2020.  

That was the run up to 2020 USA election.  Can you remember that tension?  For a thorough landscape of that retrograde we need to go back to June 27, 2020, when Mars entered Aries.   As soon as Mars entered the sign, bells were getting gonged, Mars the planet of action is very capable of taking any hill in any battle and it sets the tone as soon as it enters a sign. So, the tension accelerated during the summer of 2020.    After Mars turned direct (about a week after the election) it continued back over the degrees it had now crossed two times since summer and then finally left Aries and entered Taurus on ----- drum roll ---- January 6, 5:26pm EST.    As you can see the activities of January 6 happened earlier in the day and in the final degree of Aries.  

 

This year the Mars retrograde will be in Gemini and begins in October then finishing up three months later.  While the tension is strong during the retrograde period, we are best served to take note because we may get informed how the retrograde will play out as soon as Mars enters the sign.   Normally Mars is in a sign for six weeks however in retrograde years it is in the one sign for six months.   By the time it is over we know all the ins and outs of Mars in that sign,  including all the triumphs and defeats.  

 

The last retrograde where Mars was only in Gemini (like this year’s retrograde) was October 1943 – Jan 1944.  That was smack in the middle of WW2.   However the last time it retrograded in Gemini with a start in Cancer was November  2007 – January 2008.   Interesting the Writers Guild of America went on strike.  Also Wikileaks released documents that had allegations of illegal activities and the result was a lawsuit and temporary suspension of the website until uproar of free speech brought it back online, this all during the shadow.   Before that round it was retrograde in Gemini and Taurus in October 1990 – January 1991.     This period is marked by the Gulf War and imbedded journalists.   All of this is perfect Mars retrograde Gemini.

 

There will be a lot of action around media, news, journalism, communication, language, writing and gossip. Ingenuity, cleverness, things that need brilliance may be presented and could get a lot of action.    In the news we will see big moves involving newspapers both online and print and social media (which also an Aquarius component).   Gemini moves fast so we will see situations and stories that come up quick and end just as fast.  Gemini’s weakness is shallowness so there might be  moves that are not thought out well.  Knowing this, we all benefit when we can take a breath or pump the breaks even for a moment.   Gemini’s gift is the power of versatility.  Learning to pivot fast could come up for a lot of people.  Because Gemini can play both sides of any situation, it may not be exactly the most truthful retrograde although busting anyone could be problematic since Gemini is so dexterous and mentally agile that it can convince itself of anything. Actions that are indeed honest and authentic will be revealed by the end of the retrograde or by the time Mars leaves Gemini. 

 

Mars Dates: 

 

August 20: Mars enters Gemini 

September 3, 2022:  Mars enters shadow  8 degrees 8 Gemini 8  

October 30 (6:25am):  Mars retrograde 25 Gemini 37  

 January 12, 2023 3:56pm:  8 Gemini Mars turns direct. 

March 15, 2023:  25 Gemini 37  Mars exits shadow 

March 25:  Mars enters Cancer March 25 

 

We have a couple months before Mars turns retrograde but when it moves into Gemini on August 20—put up your antenna, you might get an idea of things to come.