AstroLink August 2010 – Rose Marcus
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August Forecast Intro:
August begins with a new phase between Mars (action, assertion, will) and Saturn (manifestation, authority, responsibility, control). Both have newly entered Libra, the sign of the swinging scales. This planetary duo underscores the fact that the time of putting it off to another day is no longer among the list of options. The new game plan is long overdue. The time for definitive action is now.
Saturn has recently advanced out of Virgo and will now tenant the sign of Libra for the next 2 ½ years. Saturn is exalted in Libra, which means that it works well through this refinement sign. (By the way, this is one of the planetary influences I wrote about in my new book, have you bought your copy yet? Thank you, thank you!) Saturn is determined to create a bettered equilibrium, but in order to do so, it may need to corral, stall, or to pull a full stop re that which is presently in full swing. Mars tenants Libra through Sept 14. “Me first” Mars is in its detriment in Libra, the sign of “we before me”. In other words, Mars is not comfortable here, and must bring more consciousness to the table in order before successful navigation is possible. Before we can reconcile with the lack of balance in our outer lives, we must enhance our capacities of listening and responding. Before we can ask for anything from anyone else, we must take responsibility for our share of the bargain. Once we make the necessary shift from outer referencing to inner referencing occurs – in other words once the concentration shifts away from what we can or can’t get out of others and turns to what we can do/create for ourselves independently – what we can give or draw from ourselves – we will see a circumstance shift that will allow for the appropriate balance to be regained.
Aug 3 is a particularly energized day thanks to a cardinal t-square activation produced by Mars, Jupiter, and Pluto. Jupiter squares Pluto three times – July 24, Aug 3, and finally Feb 25, 2011. This profound and transformative aspect is one of influentially rerouting the course of our future. With Mars (also Saturn and Uranus) as part of the mix, this is sure to be a spurred to action day. Whether it is a breakthrough or a break apart, watch for a definitive corner to be turned re partnerships, collaborations, agreements, contracts, or legal matters. Hostile or vengeful forces can be unleashed, so we could see more fighting or protests occur. Watch for political, social, or economic activation too. Financial analysts are predicting another stock market crash, this and the new moon activation on Aug 9 are two key dates that could serve as major pushed over the edge catalysts.
Aug 9 delivers a super new moon (high tide) in Leo. This new moon signals a launch-point of great significance. A super moon is a high tide influence; in the sign of Leo, we may be in for high drama. The new moon’s Venus transit is particularly powerful – translating the light from Saturn to Jupiter to Pluto. (Among her many correlations, Venus corresponds to finances and survival issues.) Uranus retrogrades back into Pisces a few days later (Aug 13), awakening or animating that which previously escaped our field of vision/consciousness. Positively, Uranus’s revisit of Pisces can also signal a time when liberating potentials are (re-)awakened.
Aug 20, Venus and Mars begin a new relationship chapter. Just over one hour later, Mercury begins its retrograde cycle (Aug 20 – Sept 12.) This new cycle will turn a corner in October and yet again in May of 2011. Venus and Mars activate a critical social and economic shaping period. Personal and intimate relationship activations also take on a greatly heightened destiny feel. The fact that Mercury turns retrograde as this cycle begins suggests that there are specifics that must be address.
Mercury’s retrograde cycle (Aug 20 – Sept 12) occurs in the sign of Virgo, one of its two home signs. The usual snafus are to be expected. (Mercury retrograde in Virgo can ignite problems in the following areas: work, health, staffing, employee or co-worker relationships, pet’s health/care, schedule conflicts, faulty repair work or craftsmanship, equipment, vehicle, transportation, communication breakdowns, misreading the paperwork or instructions, misplacing items, misdiagnosis, etc. It can be a good time to upgrade skills or education. Note that the nagging little stuff can get to you as much as big stuff does. Still, if you put extra care to all that you do, you will side step most of the annoyances. In fact, if you work at it, you could make good stride.
New Moon: August 8: 17:25 Leo (8:08 pm)
Full Moon: Aug 24: 1:26 Pisces (10:05 am)
Aug 7: Venus ingress into Libra: (8:48 pm)
Aug 9: Ceres stations direct -20Sagittarius: (11:30 am)
Aug 13: Uranus retrograde (backs into) Pisces: (8:31pm)
Aug 20: Mercury stations retrograde: 12:59 pm (stations direct: Sept 12: 4:09 pm)
Aug 22: Sun enters Virgo: (10:27 pm)
Dates to watch: Aug 3, 8, 9, 13, 16 –26