August might be a crazy month.... we are coming off of a vibrant Aquarius full moon that continues to resonate with a strong Uranus vibe, if you feel anxious, on edge, wanting to break out of the hum drum of routine, well... you are feeling the cosmos.

Mercury has put on its running shoes and is zipping through the sign of Leo from the 4^th of August and then in Virgo on the 19^th until the end of the month. When Mercury is in Leo it is a time to be generous with your words and compliments. Acknowledge how much you appreciate others and find encouragement from psyching yourself with trust and confidence in what you can do.

The entrance of Mercury into Virgo brings the capacity to sort through what needs to be done to improve any circumstance. Mercury in Virgo will help you through pointing out practical knowledge that is useful in your daily life or work.

Venus exits Gemini where she has been since April 3^rd on Friday August 7^th and spends the rest of the month of August in nurturing comfort of Cancer. Love of home, good food, friends that you consider family take center stage.

Mars Alert
Mars is especially tricky this month. Mars has entered Aries where it will be until January 7^th 2021 due to the retrograde September 9^th. Mars in classical astrology has a problematic reputation of causing strife or mischief.  The trouble making times of Mars is August 6^th through the 16^th as it is aggravating the degree of the Saturn Pluto conjunction we had in January. 

In addition the south node of the moon, traditionally a difficult point that demands releasing, is conjunct the Galactic center. The Galactic center of our universe is a black hole that sucks everything into it. This week is symbolic of a time when relationships, material possessions, and the thoughts and feelings we have about our life that represent the old self which do not support who we are now or who we want to be is realized.  Then what represented the old you is relegated to the back of a closet or basement. It is symbolic of our personal place where things get sucked into and disappear.

This will be the week that the unfolding manifestation of  the Saturn Pluto conjunction of January becomes more apparent. News of the state of countries in financial stress will hit the airways. Companies that have not kept up with the evolving times can announce bankruptcy or layoffs. Out of the ashes arises great opportunity that will be sustained for decades to come.

In your personal life contemplate the area of your life that the Saturn Pluto conjunction happened. (Look for the sign of Capricorn in your chart and see which house that is.) The nature of that house, such as the house of career, money, relationships, home, etc. will be nudged to make some change to be stable and secure in your future.

Uranus has now moved a third of the way through its 8 year journey in Taurus and stations to move retrograde on Saturday the 15^th. This stopping point of Uranus charges the days before and after with a deep urge to break out of any static pattern we are experiencing in order to do something different. Any place that you feel obstructed or held back is resisted. The tag line that Uranus is known for is expect the unexpected. This is a turning point that creates movement in life.

Leo New Moon August 2020

The Leo new moon is on Tuesday the 18^th at 26 degrees of Leo with a trine (harmonious and helpful) to Mars in Aries and an inconjunct (need to adjust) to Saturn. What this indicates is the importance of following your heart, Leo new moon, finding joy in the experience of living has help from Mars in just do it now Aries. However Saturn in serious what about your responsibilities Capricorn is saying you will need to make adjustments and have discipline in order to have the time and money to prioritize keeping that which makes your heart happy in your calendar of events.

The sun enters Virgo on Saturday the 22^nd and the promise made to the Leo new moon of cramming in fun and joyful activities comes up against the necessities of life that need to get done. Bringing a happy mindset to the chores of life ignite the flame that burns the path to walk in joy. The day that the sun enters Virgo the moon is in Libra, the sign that seeks beauty and harmony in the world.

The theme for the last 10 days of August is to do what is needed to keep life grounded and working (Virgo) yet find time to have fun (Leo) in endeavors that are Libra oriented, (art, easy going friends, pleasing surroundings). Mercury in Virgo and Venus in Cancer the last days will be drawn to making lists of what to get done or accomplished and Venus wants to be with those that are emotionally safe to be around. She also can be making plans for keeping one’s personal space, home, car, office, bedroom extra cozy and comfortable.

The final weekend of August has the inner planets of the Moon, Venus, and Mercury vibrating with Jupiter, Neptune, Saturn, and Pluto. It is a weekend that stirs our feelings, desires, and ideas that with confidence, faith, determination and focus we can create the life we are meant to live.

With Love, light, and gratitude,
Donna