Leo is the sign associated with royalty, leaders and celebrities so there could be some news or interesting truths that emerge surrounding these people who live in the limelight. And because the veil will be thinner at this time, we all have the chance to catch glimpses of life in other dimensions and to download valuable insights from the heavens. So this is good for anyone who receives information from the other side, or channels inspiration or creative works from the universe – artists, musicians, writers, psychics, astrologers, mediums and channels. Leo is very much a sign of creation, so this solar eclipse will be an opportune moment to consider what you would like to manifest in your world. There is no harm in having big ideas at this time. In fact, the more ambitious and creative you can be the better. But whether you wish to manifest small or large developments, take some time on the 1st to contemplate your desires and add power to them by writing them down, expressing them in a visual form or performing a candle magic ritual.
It goes without saying that this is a hugely important time for Leos, many of whom will feel that their lives are at a turning point, but for all of us, creative changes can be brought in and this is what I have focussed on for the first week of your forecasts. Also in this first week is a fiery clash between Mars and Uranus. I refer to this as the dynamite aspect. It is great for making sweeping changes, but the danger is that we act unconsciously resulting in sudden rash actions which can be quite destructive. This is especially relevant for Ariens and Aquarians who need to catch themselves before reacting to provocative situations. But we all need to be aware of feeling trapped, pressured or restricted as these feelings may give rise to sudden explosions.
Sometimes, it isn’t us that makes the changes, but fate. This is more likely to happen to people who cling to the status quo and who are afraid of making necessary changes. Under a Mars-Uranus aspect, this kind of reluctance to change can invite a bolt from the blue, and life can suddenly be turned upside down. So the best advice for the first few days of the month is to neither cling to what is safe and familiar nor to be wantonly destructive with careless or impulsive actions that leave you worse of than before. Instead, find the middle way, and be open to making changes in a calm clear constructive manner to those areas of your life which have become stagnant and which are calling for change.
No sooner have we navigated the choppy waters of an eclipse and the Mars –Uranus energies, then we sail straight in the treacherous tides of Mars and Pluto. (Mars seems to be in a provocative and aggressive mood this month, so Ariens watch out!) If Mars and Uranus equals dynamite, then Mars coupled with Pluto equates with a volcano! Here the temperature reaches boiling point and power struggles become the new danger zone. The signs that need to be particularly vigilant around the second week in August are Aries, Scorpio, Virgo and Sagittarius. Think carefully before you lock horns with another but don’t allow yourself to be a victim either. The highest potential of Mars and Pluto is powerful transformation, courage and healing, so try and aim for these in any area of your life which you feel could do with greater empowerment.
There is a strong Neptune influence at work this month which could manifest as indecision, and not being able to see the wood for the trees. The solar eclipse at the beginning of the month will do much to generate clarity, but by the time we get to the Aquarian lunar eclipse on the 16th which is joined by Neptune, we may have become confused again as to where exactly we need to be going and what we should do for the best. So the challenge is to see beyond the illusions. Perhaps there is an area in your life where you’ve allowed yourself to be less than clear sighted, resulting in others taking advantage, or kidding yourself that things will change. Sometimes we lie to ourselves about our habits, relationships, jobs and situations, or we allow ourselves to get caught in the role of the victim.
All this needs to be looked at this month, and the lunar eclipse could be very healing in this sense, bringing truth to light and enabling us to access the courage needed to change unsatisfying situations. Part of breaking through the illusions that we create for ourselves involves realising that we are far more powerful than we know and that we create our realities by the thoughts that we think and the beliefs that we hold. And in that realisation we suddenly come to see that we don’t have to carry on enduring things as they have been. We all have the power to change our lives and this is a good month to start as you mean to go on.
Also around the 16th we are blessed with an array of benevolent
aspects – a sprinkling of fairy dust from the Gods, as Jupiter
aligns favourably with Venus, Mercury and Saturn. This is a good time
to count your blessings and feel the gratitude for all that you have.
Relationships may be blessed at this time, and ideas could expand
into worthwhile projects. People aiming for success, achievement and
greater prosperity should find their paths lined with gold, and the
signs most likely to benefit from these heavenly blessings include
Virgo, Libra, Taurus, Capricorn, Sagittarius and the Geminis, whilst
the 22nd looks especially good for Cancerians.
At the end of the month we are asked to do something different. It's all too easy to become a creature of habit and this can result in deadening creativity and inspiration and a feeling that life never changes. So under a Mercury-Uranus aspect this is an ideal time to look at where you have become entrenched and to break some of your habits. Try a new experience, accept invitations to which you might normally say no, contemplate a new look – either for yourself or your home. Learn a new subject, try eating something different for breakfast, get up at a different time; in short, break your routines and see how it changes your perceptions. In many therapies, people are urged to change the way they think which will then change their actions and patterns. But it can work the other way too, and by simply breaking a habit, changing a routine, or trying something new, our mindset alters and we can gain a whole new way of looking at the world.
So don’t be afraid to shake things up a bit. August is a month for thinking outside the box, daring to be different, having the courage of your convictions and being willing to close old doors and walk through new ones. It is a month of sweeping changes when the old must give way to the new. As White Eagle says; Many people waste too much time in introspection; they wonder if this is right or that is right, if this or that is wrong, so eager are they to progress. But this is a weakness which must be overcome. A few mistakes do not matter.
Weekly Forecasts:
Aries
August 1-7
Life is full of endless possibilities and yet so many people stay on the same path because it’s familiar to them. This week under a scintillating solar eclipse, don’t be afraid to experiment, take a risk or try new things. The best question to ask yourself is, ‘how can I live more creatively? How can I bring more fun, laughter, enjoyment and passion to my days?’ Areas that are up for change include: love affairs, creative pursuits, children and speculation. So don’t worry about making the wrong choice, for all choices lead to experiences, and that’s what life is all about. The good news regarding this eclipse for you is that if you’re not happy with something, you’re not bound by fate – you have the power to change it.
August 8-14
Your work and daily routines come to the fore this week, and with so much of your energy being spent getting things done you might not have much time to relax which could impact on your health. Try and make time to unwind and don’t allow frustrations to get the better of you. With the Sun still in your 5th house of fun, you have permission to put pleasure and relaxation at the top of your list. So even if you feel under pressure to get lots of things done, don’t let life become too serious. As Lord Byron once said, ‘Always laugh when you can. It is cheap medicine.’ Be disciplined about the tasks you really have to do, but balance this with plenty of fun and enjoyment.
August 15-22
This is a good week for work and career related interests and you could be in line for a lucky break – that is if you can keep your temper. An explosive square between Mars and Pluto on the 15th and 16th will probably manifest itself via a very frustrating situation and so you may need to count to ten before reacting impulsively. But if you can keep your work colleagues sweet, and anyone who provides a service for you – such as bank managers, car mechanics, doctors, shop staff etc - then there could be a happy development rather than an unhappy one. Give some thought to your future too as a lunar eclipse on the 16th should bring clarity to a previously confusing situation. If you didn’t know where you were going, it shouldn’t be long before you get a clear sense of your future direction.
August 23-31
What can you start today that you’ve been putting off? Procrastination, as they say, is the thief of time, so how can you make the most of the precious hours that you’re blessed with each day? Maybe it’s a decision you need to make, or perhaps it’s something practical which needs your attention. Either way, the time to act is now. This is a week in which you can get a phenomenal amount done if you put your mind to it. It’s also a week when you can make better choices and decisions by focusing on your priorities. What’s really important to you? What matters most? We carry around with us so much stuff that we don’t need: clutter in the house and car, baggage from past relationships, beliefs from our parents or society that don’t serve us. Decide what’s important to you and then set about manifesting it with gusto.
Taurus
August 1-7
New beginnings are the dish of the day served up by the solar eclipse on the 1st. Perhaps it heralds a new chapter of your life, such as house moves and changes in family and personal relationships, or maybe you just feel ready to move on and leave the past behind. You may even feel as though you’re being reborn and with that comes a great sense of clarity about who you are and where you’re going. Trust your desire for change, even though it may seem scary. Playing it safe won’t get you to where you need to be, but courage faith and a belief that you’re heading in exactly the right direction will.
August 8-14
Children need no lessons or encouragement when it comes to playing, having fun and letting their imaginations run riot. At what point does all this stop, and why? And more importantly for you, have you neglected the fun playful side of life in favour of getting on at work. Or have you sacrificed your imagination for a stack of never ending duties and responsibilities? Your inner child can only take so many rebuffs before it shrinks back into a corner and sulks! But all is not lost because with Mars, Saturn, Venus and shortly Mercury too, all taking up residence in your house of play and fun, it’s going to be difficult not to feel the desire to see the funny side of life. And if you have a creative bone in your body (which you do) you should find it easier to pick up a pen or paintbrush, sing, dance, make music or create in other ways. Sometimes though we all need a little push to get the creative and imaginative juices flowing and if you feel like you don’t know where to begin, try reading the Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron, a 12 week course in reactivating the creative artist within.
August 15-22
‘In order to discover new oceans, we must have the courage to lose sight of the shore. Andre Gide offered these inspiring words which are particularly apt for you this week. A lunar eclipse at the top of your chart invites you to step into the unknown, to take the path less trodden, and to see what adventures await. Changes in your direction are occurring and whether you’re happy about them or if they arouse uncertainty, your best way to navigate them is to just let yourself be guided and don’t try too much to force things. Indeed, with Neptune conjunct this eclipse it would be almost impossible for you to direct matters, and sometimes it’s as well to accept that a certain amount of mystery is a good thing. You might not know exactly where you’re going but the current planetary signs are that your journey and your destination should be very positive and if you’re not already in celebratory mode, you soon will be.
August 23-31
This is a week when
the planetary odds are stacked in your favour, but it perhaps isn’t
the best week for getting ahead and making progress with work and
other worldly concerns. Or for making important decisions and
deciding which way you should go. It is however good for rest,
enjoyment fun and romance. It’s also good for changing your habits
– a certain amount of routine is healthy, too much though can leave
you stuck in a rut and feeling uninspired. The best way to counteract
this would be to do something different. Try changing a familiar
habit like the newspaper you read, or the time you get up. See how
different you feel. Best of all, go somewhere new with friends or
with your lover. Try a new creative venture or a different activity.
The planets this week want you to have fun, but they also want you to
incorporate an element of adventure into proceedings too, so surprise
yourself and others and break out of your mould.
Gemini
August 1-7
Today is the first day of the rest of your life. How are you going to live it? Do you want things to carry on in the same way as they have been? Think of today as a blank slate because with a solar eclipse in your zone of perception it is like throwing back the curtain on life and seeing it in all its potential for the first time. Be open to new ways of thinking, new ways of acting and new ways of living. You don’t have to keep perpetuating the same habits or self defeating patterns – no one wants to be stuck in a Groundhog Day scenario where we keep doing the same thing and getting the same results, only to find several years down the line that life hasn’t really changed. So make this – the 1st day of August – your day of new intentions – today will be different and tomorrow all the more intriguing because you dared to change the record.
August 8-14
Home and family commitments loom large this week, so whether you’re tending to your nearest and dearest, making changes within your home or simply enjoying reading a good book in your garden, your energies are best directed within your own four walls. This is a good week to rest and take stock, to replenish your energies and nourish your spirit. Get back in tune with nature, perhaps by going for long walks, enjoying picnics in parks or by encouraging nature to blossom in your garden. This isn’t a week for rushing, but it is ideal for taking each day as it comes and adopting a moment to moment philosophy. Geminis can sometimes be here there and everywhere – both physically and mentally – this can leave you feeling scattered and anxious. Bring your focus back to where you are now and know that you don’t need to be anywhere else. Oh, and don’t let anyone make you feel guilty for taking time out to rest and enjoy life.
August 15-22
Knowing what the best course of action to take is often not straightforward or clear cut. There are various factors to take into account and one option is rarely 100% wonderful and the other choice 100% bad. So a weighing up process needs to be done. But does that always work? Trying to figure things out intellectually drowns out the voice of the heart which always knows the best way. So go with your feelings this week, and try to find a balance between adventure and stability. Bear in mind too that change doesn’t always have to be painful. Sometimes, it’s the little changes that we make that can be just as inspiring as big ones. Sometimes just moving the furniture around can be enough to create a positive mental state which invites further inspiring changes. So if you’re caught between a rock and a hard place, make one or two seemingly unrelated changes (throw out some clutter, sign up for a new course, change your hairstyle, redecorate, take a different route to work, read a different newspaper) and see if this inadvertently brings about the answer you seek.
August 23-31
Happiness need never depend on outside circumstances. If it does, you will forever be buffeted about like a cork on the ocean. So don’t wait for everything to fall into place, for the right person to share your life with, the new car, the big house, for the magical amount of money that transforms all your troubles or for the holiday to make you feel good for a week. As Mars moves into your zone of fun and enjoyment, he reminds you that true happiness comes from a natural state of joy inside your heart. Part of this joy can be found through doing things you love, through being a creative soul and expressing your innate gifts. So spare a moment this week to think about what you love doing, and then start bringing this into your life. Then every day will be reason to celebrate.
Cancer
August 1-7
Do you wish that your financial picture were rosier? Do you long for security and abundance? Well, if the answers to these questions are yes, then you can thank you lucky stars as a solar eclipse activates your money zone on the 1st. However, wishing and waiting for fate to intervene may not be enough. What works is a combination of intent, action and right timing. So if you can supply the first two, the universe will definitely provide the latter. So wipe the slate clean of financial mistakes. Let go of negative beliefs and any victim mentality. Get a handle on any debts, look at ways to increase your fortunes, and perhaps most importantly of all, believe in your ability to generate more prosperity.
August 8-14
‘When you shoot an arrow of truth, dip its point in honey’ Allow these wise words from an Arab Proverb to be your guide this week, especially towards the end of the week when an explosive aspect between Pluto and Mars in your communication zone could provoke unnecessary fights squabbles and hurtful remarks. Take extra special care with neighbours, relatives, colleagues and anyone who provides a service for you. Instead, use the charms of Venus – also in your house of communication – to add sweetness to your interactions, as this way you’re more likely to witness favourable reactions from others. It is an often overlooked truth that the more positive we are with someone, the more they respond in a like-wise fashion.
August 15-22
A lunar eclipse in your zone of endings on the 16th indicates that there is most likely something in your life which needs to be brought to a close. It could be that you are already feeling the sadness of loss, or it might be that a situation has just run its course. Either way, adopt an attitude of letting go. Neptune joining this eclipse urges you to not cling on – difficult for a tenacious Cancerian – but something which you should try to do never-the-less. It will also pay to examine those sides of your life that normally remain hidden or that you like to keep private – your shadow side and your fears, financial or sexual matters. There is the opportunity for tremendous healing to take place – both on a physical and on an emotional level. So if you can face your pain and then let it go, you will emerge from this eclipse renewed and reborn.
August 23-31
If you feel disconnected or in a void, then perhaps it’s time to look at how you can get back into the swing of life again. Neptune, Chiron and the north node may be perpetuating any painful issues activated by last week’s eclipse making you concentrate more on what’s wrong than on what’s right, but so much of where you are now is a result of your thinking and your beliefs. A cluster of planets in your mind zone encourages you to see life in a different way. Nothing lasts forever – everything has its time and we make life more difficult for ourselves when we fearfully hang onto that which has gone. It is time for you to turn your attention towards the present and to contemplate how you would like your future to be. What would it take to reconnect you to life? A happy family and loving relationships perhaps, or inspiration, healing or adventure? Funnily enough, all of these are available to you now and you can take the first steps towards manifesting your priorities by focussing less on pain and more on the beauty and potential that each new day brings. I’ll leave you with a quote from George Bernard Shaw. “People are always blaming their circumstances for what they are. I don’t believe in circumstances; the people who get on in this world are the people who get up and look for the circumstances they want and if they can’t find them they make them.”
Leo
August 1-7
The month kicks off with a solar eclipse in your sign; this has to be good news if you have been waiting for a change, turning point or breakthrough. This is the ideal time to make some big changes to your life and with Mercury involved in this eclipse you should have no shortage of ideas for inspiring changes. If you are feeling stressed (quite often when Mercury is in one's own sign, the pace of life is fast and there seems to not be enough hours in the day) then try to prioritise the most important things and let the rest wait. Take time to nourish yourself and enjoy some relaxing or pampering activities. Venus in your sign makes this the perfect time to change or enhance your appearance and indulge in some pleasurable activities and precious ‘me time.’ Whatever is happening in your life now – good or bad – try not to resist it but welcome the changes, knowing that at some level they are for your highest good. Eclipses always bring events that need to happen, so whether you’re celebrating or wishing for a break from the stress, know that this is an incredibly important phase in your life and make your decisions and responses with this in mind.
August 8-14
As the planets shuffle out of Leo and into Virgo the emphasis turns to your finances and material life. Now is the time to generate ideas, take charge, think big and channel your energies into making money or creating a more suitable job role for yourself. Spending money may also be a theme but with Saturn here, try to make any big purchases with wisdom and practicality and your smaller purchases with enjoyment in mind. It may also be appropriate to examine any issues of self worth and see how much you truly value yourself. Are your decisions coming from your head or your heart? A Leo can only be truly happy when making heart centred decisions, so if you’re currently doing something out of duty, obligation, fear, insecurity or routine then now is the time to access your courage and independence and move towards choices and activities that make your heart sing.
August 15-22
Is it time to see a relationship as it really is? Perhaps this means admitting some uncomfortable truths, or it may mean changing the way you look at it to find a higher more loving way of relating. Either way, this week’s lunar eclipse in Aquarius shows that the way forward in an important relationship is through compassion and non-judgement. Do whatever you can to heal any problems. This may mean looking at the part you’ve played in the creation of the challenges as much as pointing the finger of blame. This eclipse urges total honesty and says that only by being really open about yourself and your feelings can you heal any problems and move things on to the next level. Aside from your relationships, this is a good week for business ventures, money and work. With a wonderful aspect from Jupiter to a cluster of planets in your money zone, this could be the week when a new job role leads to more money, or a good business idea generates more cash. Either way, this is the week to think positively and to know that you can bring about financial changes for the better.
August 23-31
We can never be impoverished for long if we follow our true
purpose in life and do what we are supposed to be doing. And with
half the zodiac lined up in your money zone and Jupiter in your work
and service area, there has never been a better time to move with
conviction towards the path with your name on it. If you don’t yet
know where your path is, spend some time thinking about when you’re
happiest – this will give you clues. Other clues can be identified
through considering those times you’ve made a positive benefit to
other people and felt really good about it. As a Leo, you need to
live creatively and without being fenced in or told what to do. If
you feel oppressed or that you’re not making the most of your
talents, then now – during your eclipse month – is the best time
to reset the dial on your compass and head off in a new direction.
Virgo
August 1-7
It is highly likely that the past is currently affecting your present. From regrettable mistakes that you may have made or disappointments with other people, through to events that happened in childhood and even past life influences, this is one time when it will pay to dig up the roots of your current problem. The solar eclipse in Leo on the 1st offers you the chance to put the past to bed and to move on from something which has been holding you back. So it would seem it is time to haul up your anchor and set sail for new beginnings. You may need to spend some time alone to get to this point, but quite often the most inspiring solutions or creative results come from spending time in isolation. So don’t fear being alone this week – relish it – for what emerges from your unconscious will point the way forward to a much more creative phase of your life.
August 8-14
It’s time to think about what you really want. What matters to you? What are your priorities? A cluster of planets in your own sign gives you permission to contemplate what you want and to set about getting it. Mars especially, says that now is the time to act and to not feel guilty about putting your needs first for a change. So whether you want to start a new project, go for a new job, push forward an idea or express your point of view to another, this is the time to further your own interests and show the world what you’re capable of. It is however, important that you communicate with absolute honesty and to be on your guard against deceptive intentions from others as an aspect between Mercury and Neptune can be confusing to say the least and downright deceitful at worst. On the whole though, this is a very positive week when you may experience a breakthrough and get a clearer sense of what you want from life.
August 15-22
Are you judging yourself a bit too harshly? Perhaps you’ve fallen short of your own high standards and are experiencing feelings of failure. Perhaps you have experienced a disappointment and you’re allowing it to take over. Watch out for criticism this week, either of yourself or others. Try instead to forgive the mistakes that have been made. A lunar eclipse on the 16th suggests a disappointment of some sort but with it comes a realisation of what is good for you and what works against you. If you get knocked down, the challenge is to jump back up again, maintaining a positive spirit and trusting that you will be taken care of. This eclipse also asks you to forgive those around you in a work environment; from colleagues and employers, to bank managers, car mechanics and anyone else providing a service to you, the way forward is through forgiveness and compassion. This is a great week for business and work matters, getting organised, negotiating, signing contracts, and for anything concerned with your health and wellbeing. If you have any health complaints, this eclipse urges you to look deeply at your symptoms and to assess whether letting go of the past and releasing all judgment, criticism and grudges will help you to heal.
August 22-31
As Mars moves into your zone of self worth, perhaps this is the
week to realise that you deserve better treatment in some way.
Perhaps someone hasn’t been entirely straight with you, or maybe
you feel left out – perhaps the last to be consulted or informed.
Mercury’s sharp link to Uranus suggests that you may feel a bit
like an outsider this week, but if you can think and react in a more
flexible way, you’re far less likely to end up feeling alienated.
So the key to dealing with people and situations this week is to be
assertive – without being too blunt – at the same time as being
willing to bend if need be and embrace necessary change. This is not
the best week for routine so don’t try and keep things as they are,
but instead allow spontaneity to creep into your days (especially
around the 22nd and 23rd) and enjoy an element of the unusual and the
unpredictable. “It is familiarity with life that makes time speed
quickly. When every day is a step in the unknown, as for children,
the days are long with a gathering of experience.” George Gissing.
Libra
August 1-7
It’s time to think about your future. A powerful eclipse in your hopes and wishes zone opens a portal of opportunity for you. The question is, will you step through it into a new world, or will you cling to the life, habits and patterns you already have? It would seem that the only thing stopping you from moving forward is your own restrictive thoughts and fears. Even if it doesn’t seem like this; even if it seems as though things out there are holding you back or conspiring against you, know that at some level these circumstances are the product of your own unconscious feelings, thoughts and desires. Mars and Saturn in your unconscious zone are capable of tricking you into thinking that life is working against you, when in actual fact, if you changed your perception, the blockages would dissolve. Don’t make excuses; don’t allow fear and ‘what if’s’ to stop you. Instead, realise that this eclipse at the start of the week offers you the opportunity to take a giant leap forward.
August 8-14
As the planets begin to pile up in your zone of reclusive reflection, it may be a good idea to honour any desire for some quiet time. If your energy levels aren’t at their best, this is a definite sign that you need to slow down and recoup. This is the perfect time to access the divine part of yourself through spiritual exercises such as meditation, yoga, dream work, visualisations and engaging in any necessary therapies for mind, body and spirit. Try to release all negative judgments as this will help the divine energies flow through you more freely and enable synchronistic events to happen with greater regularity. Try also to be aware of any obsessive thoughts or feelings which are taking you out of the ‘now.’ Let go of the past so that you are free to dance unencumbered into the future.
August 15-21
The lunar eclipse on the 16th turns your attention towards one or more of the following: love affairs, children, creativity and self expression. There is the opportunity to heal a deep wound in one of these areas and your keyword is ‘maturity.’ Perhaps this is reflective of you becoming more responsible, or taking on a more adult role. If you have previously behaved in a dependent or less than responsible manner, this eclipse shows that the way forward is through responsibility and an acceptance of your power. This is also a time when all your hard work and efforts are coming to fruition, resulting in a feeling of inner wealth and deep contentment. Enjoy this internal blossoming, for you have worked hard for it.
August 23-31
On your marks, get set, go! Well, okay, maybe we can settle for the get set business, because with a cluster of planets in your house of endings no one really expects you to suddenly launch yourself like a rocket into the stratosphere. But that time is coming, which is why you need to be getting ready and making plans. Mars in your sign is paving the way for a few weeks of dynamic action when you can accomplish much if you are prepared to act. For this week though, it is enough to get clear about what you want, what changes you want to make, what you want to let go of, and to then prepare yourself for a new chapter of your life. Be in no rush this week, and enjoy some simple pursuits that connect you with your heart centre. In the stillness know that things are taking place behind the scenes, and that pretty soon the seeds that have been planted will begin to blossom.
Scorpio
August 1-7
The main themes for this month are your direction and professional life, your future and your home and family. It is the first of those three that will catch your attention this week since the solar eclipse at the top of your chart brings changes and developments to your life path and where you are going. This could be something big like news of marriage, children, promotion or some opportunity or development which makes life unlikely to ever be the same again. Try and take whatever changes are occurring now in your stride, otherwise you could find yourself feeling stressed with the weight of expectation upon your shoulders. If your life is filled with too much work and responsibility, then this eclipse may bring the realisation that you need more play time in your life. If that’s the case, start making the changes now.
August 8-14
Power struggles could be the dish of the day as a feisty clash between Mars and Pluto highlight imbalances of power in any of your relationships. A friend, acquaintance or even a stranger could be troublesome especially if money is involved or if you feel certain boundaries have been transgressed. Pluto urges you to stand up for your rights and to not feel guilty. But aside from the odd person who may be pushing your buttons and trying to take more than they give, this is a good week for developing contacts and nourishing your friendships as favourable news or opportunities are likely to come through the people you know.
August 15-21
Whatever is going on in your outer world can probably wait as you really need to focus on what’s going on in your own four walls. So time perhaps to put aside your concerns with your career, life path and responsibilities in favour of that which really matters – your home and the people closest to you. There is much opportunity for healing in this area of your life so any family rifts, domestic problems or property problems can be brought to a head now and resolved. In fact you could be looking at new beginnings if you’re prepared to move on with forgiveness in your heart. Focus this week on simple pleasures – pursuits which nourish your heart and soul – preferably with your loved ones. Friendships are also very favourable, and now would be a good time to communicate with people, enhance your bonds and have fun in your social scene. And if ever you doubt the importance of good friends, contemplate the words of Samuel Taylor Coleridge, ‘Friendship is a sheltering tree.’
August 22-31
As Mars enters the secluded area of your chart, it is
time to just slow the pace of your life a little. You may still be
busy socially, or with plans for your future, but you should try and
conserve your energies wherever possible, especially by cutting down
on those activities and duties that you find draining. Listen to your
inner voice when it comes to choosing where you should put your
energies – if it doesn’t feel right maybe you can either leave it
for another day or abandon it altogether. Focus more on the things
you enjoy and make time in your life for anything of a happy or
celebratory nature. All invitations should be accepted (unless your
intuition says otherwise) as there is likely to be some kind of
opportunity or welcome news that comes through friends and
acquaintances. The arrival of the Sun in this area on the 22nd brings
much optimism and light at the end of the tunnel. To make the most of
the planetary alignment in your future zone, focus positively on what
you want to manifest in your life and believe in your ability to make
it happen.
Sagittarius
August 1-7
Letting go of your restrictions is the theme for this week as a powerful eclipse on the 1st activates your freedom and adventure zone. And your restrictions could be as much to do with a state of mind as actual physical circumstances. So have a look and see where your attitudes might be holding you back – if you believe that there’s no such word as can’t, then the sky is the limit in terms of what you can achieve.
August 8-14
With Mars, Saturn and Venus at the top of your chart, soon to be joined by Mercury, this week is ideal for pushing forward with your aims and ambitions. All career and professional matters are positively highlighted and it could well be that you experience a breakthrough of some kind. However, this breakthrough is more likely to happen if you are expecting a positive outcome and refuse to give up at the first hurdle. Refusing to take no for an answer and trusting your intuition could be the attitude you need to get you to a place of victory and success. So don’t hold yourself back and believe that you are capable of achieving whatever it is that you need or want to do.
August 15-22
Letting go is your motto for this week as a lunar eclipse in your mind zone urges you to release all damaging or limiting situations and attitudes. Perhaps you need to let go of grievances and grudges. Or maybe you need to develop an attitude of non attachment so that you can relax into whatever the outcome of a situation may be. With a cluster of planets at the top pf your chart it looks as though you are focussed intently on something, but sometimes a needy approach keeps us from having the thing we most desire. So let it go and be open to other options. You might just find that as you let go what you wanted suddenly appears.
August 23-31
The focus is still very
much upon your direction in life and your professional situation.
Where are you going? Are you happy doing what you’re doing? Which
doors would you like to magically appear in front of you; doors of
happiness, success, recognition, love, creativity, imagination, self
esteem? The first step to achieving what you want is to be clear
about what it is exactly that you do want, and checking that this is
actually a real need and not a by product of your ego. If you’re
comparing yourself to others (they’ve got this, that or the other
and I haven’t) or feeling too needy and grasping, then you need to
stop and be aware of your ego’s voice. If on the other hand what
you want fills you with feelings of joy, fulfilment and contentment,
then go right ahead. Use your imagination to help you achieve your
goals by visualising the desired outcome or daydreaming your desire
into reality.
Capricorn
August 1-7
Transformation and change are what’s needed as a solar eclipse highlights your area of rebirth. Perhaps it’s time to shed your old skin? Maybe it’s time to move from one phase of life to another? It certainly looks as though something can’t carry on as it has been, and by embracing change you will allow this eclipse to work its magic in a way that will benefit you in the long run. Although such an eclipse can indicate endings – which usually involve some emotional pain as you grieve for the loss – it also means that you are ready to move onto a new way of living. Perhaps its time to follow your passion; this might mean going on an adventure, enjoying a spot of travel, going back to college to study something which will open up new doors for you or leaving a phase of your life behind that’s no longer working and then stepping into the unknown. Whatever your personal circumstances, the overall message is the same: don’t cling on to that which needs to go, and prepare yourself for new adventures.
August 8-14
Most people have a fear of stepping into the unknown. And especially as we get older, we tend to become more set in our ways and increasingly fearful of change and taking risks. However, if we want to stay young, energised and healthy, we must regularly push out of our comfort zone and test ourselves with new challenges and different experiences. The planetary line up suggests that you really need to be facing your fear and doing it anyway. There are never any guarantees in life, but with the planets on your side it does at least look as though you’ll have a safety net. So be brave, be adventurous and take the path less trodden.
August 15-22
Although the emphasis thus far has been on making changes and trying new things, there has been a background theme of finances, and this is the area that really comes into focus now as a lunar eclipse illuminates the money angle of your chart. Changes are needed, especially if things have been confused, uncertain or if mistakes have been made. Try not to allow any balance of power to become too one sided, as so often is the case with loans. Take care that you’re not allowing yourself to be ‘bought’ or that you’re not ‘buying’ others. Whatever has been going on financially, there is great potential for healing any problems with money and your material life now. One final word of advice: don’t let fears lack stop you from doing what you want to do. If you really and truly want to do something, you will find a way
August 23-31
How many new things have you tried this month? How many new experiences have you had? Have you been to somewhere you’ve never been to before, or have you tried a new activity, a new place to eat or even a new hairstyle? From the little things right through to the big, this is one month when the cosmos is urging you to branch out in a new direction and seek out different experiences. For some Capricorns this might mean stepping into the unknown and embarking on a big adventure. For more cautious Caps, just taking a different route to work or experimenting with a different look can be enough. So if you haven’t yet felt the exhilarating winds of change ruffling your hair, now is the time to try something new and to preferably test your limits and see what you’re capable of.
Aquarius
August 1-7
The time has come to see a relationship as it truly is. A solar eclipse in your partnership zone will help remove any illusions, confusion and uncertainty. For some Aquarians this will be a time of big developments whilst for others the changes will be more subtle. But whichever camp you fall into and no matter whether the relationship in question is a romantic one, business of friendship, the way forward is the same: truth, openness and communication. Oh, and count to ten before saying or doing something you might later regret!
August 8-14
It would seem that events or forces around you are trying to change or transform you. If you sense that this might be for your good – such as change that will lead to growth on your part - then go with it. However, it may be that a certain amount of conflict is being generated and you may be wondering whether to stand your ground or back down. Or you may have been feeling trapped or pressured and could be looking for an escape route. Whatever the problem is – power struggles, pressure, restriction – your keyword for this week is courage. That might mean standing up to someone or facing your own fears. It could mean that you have to take a risk and move away from that which has become too safe and predictable. Whether you find this week easy or challenging, a playful attitude will help you to come out smiling on the other side.
August 15-22
I recently came across a profound slice of wisdom from Jerry Hall – ex wife of Rolling Stone, Mick Jagger. She said, "when you let go easily everything starts to make sense.’ She was referring to how so many of us cling on to phases in our life that should be released in order to make way for the new. When we cling on, we create inner stress and a load of angst. With a lunar eclipse in your sign and a host of planets in your zone of endings my question to you is, what needs to end? What needs to be gracefully released? What are you holding onto that’s preventing you from moving forward? Whether it's an attitude, a memory, a habit, a person or a situation, the time to let go is now. This may take some courage but it is time for a new direction, and once you take that first step, you’ll probably wonder what took you so long.
August 23-31
Every so often we need to venture down into the underworld in order to emerge with a vital treasure. Sometimes this journey can last weeks, months or even years. Sometimes we only realise we’ve been there later on when we look back and think, ‘goodness, that was quite an intense/serious/heavy time in my life.’ And yet such dark journeys never leave us empty handed. With a host of planets and Saturn in your deep, dark house of transformation, this might not be the lightest, easiest most enjoyable time of your life, and yet you are learning a lot about yourself and life. This week as the Sun heads for this same region of your chart, it may seem as though the light has gone out. But this is only a temporary darkness and you will emerge stronger, wiser and far more empowered than you were before.
Pisces
August 1-7
Your main themes for August are: work, health and relationships, and as the month kicks off with a solar eclipse on the 1st it would seem that changes are afoot in one or more of those areas. Certainly your day to day existence looks set to change, whether that’s due to changes at work or with your routine, so the best approach would be to go with the flow and don’t resist whatever seems to be occurring now. This is an eclipse of clarity so perhaps something will come to light – perhaps news that brings developments, although you may need to be alert with people as it would seem as though there is a little deception in the air. If you’re unsure, ask for guidance and trust your feelings. Health wise, this would be a perfect time to turn over a new leaf and make some positive changes to your physical wellbeing. Could it be time for a detox, a new exercise regime or the kicking of a bad habit? Or perhaps taking up a spiritual discipline to help integrate mind, body and soul? If your body has been complaining recently, stop and listen to what it is asking of you.
August 8-14
Negotiation, contracts and commitments – these are elements of your life which may take up some time this week. Certainly dealings with others are a focal point now and to make the most of your communications with others, focus on honesty, commitment and long term success for both of you. However with a square from Mars to Pluto, this might be difficult as this aspect is notorious for manifesting power struggles and angry responses. If someone isn’t playing ball, try not to get mad, but be assertive and maintain your position. It may feel at times as though you’re banging your head against a brick wall, but whatever the frustration try not to resort to sneaky tactics otherwise you could end up losing out. Do what you feel is right, act with integrity and try to see things from the other person’s point of view. And in the meantime, look after your health – rest as much as you can – sometimes just taking time out from the frantic tempo of the world can be enough to restore sanity.
August 15-22
A lunar eclipse in your secluded zone on the 16th brings clarity where previously there was only confusion. If someone hasn’t been straight with you try and offer them compassion anyway but make it a priority to be more alert next time. Pisceans can easily be taken advantage of due to a kind and caring nature. If others abuse that then that’s their problem, but you can guard against it by letting your powerful sixth sense warn you when something’s not right. There is a strong people theme in your chart at the moment, and once you’ve decided who is worthy of your time and who is best kept at arms length you can start to make headway. This is another good week for negotiations and signing contracts – with the 22nd being the best day for making or signing deals. It’s great for committing to people and for taking a more serious attitude to your relationships. If someone offers you the opportunity to partake in something which will be of benefit to yourself and others, then take it (after intuitively testing it of course.) It could lead to bigger and better things.
August 23-31
Seek a break from the norm this week. With an opposition from Venus to Uranus, you will fare best if you expect the unexpected and go with the flow. Be open to spontaneity as this transit wants you to experience different things and have new adventures. If you rigidly stick to your routines and habits you could find yourself on the receiving end of a sudden event that unsettles you. But even this will spice things up a bit and blow the cobwebs away. Don’t be afraid of the untried and untested this week – be daring, bold, courageous, and take a walk on the wild side.
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