Week Ahead Transits 11 - 17 August
Week ahead transits 11 - 17 August
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Sun = Leo 18°52’ – Leo 25° 36’’
Moon = Pisces – Gemini
The week starts us out with fresh beginnings in love and Mercury stationing direct! New relationships unfurl through Venus, Jupiter and the North Node, sparking a grand entrance in to a novel space of relating to those closest to us. Venus develops a relationship that helps to build a stronger vision of the future, based on reassurance and validation. A doorway is open for all connections to move into a more compassionate space of understanding, allowing the past to stay in the past and move on towards an infinite future. The last time Venus and Jupiter were conjunct was on the 23rd May in 2024 at the last degree of Taurus, birthing a scope of what love could look like. This time around the two meet up in Cancer, which is the sign of deep vulnerability, initiating an experience that heals past wounds around opening up and exposing the more intimate parts of ourselves. Venus will also form harmonious contacts with the nodes a few days later, integrating the sense of well-being that Jupiter brings into a larger framework. New philosophies on love and relating unfurl from the past, opening up a greater awareness into our own nature. This is a very optimistic time when the two benefics meet in the sky, Jupiter brings with it the spiritual awakening that inspires Venus to take flight. Creativity, harmony, and compassion are in abundance this week!
Mercury stations direct in Leo on the 11th bringing the conscious mind back online, awake from its slumber; ready to slay the airwaves with bravado, confidence, and passion. Confidence returns after the last three weeks of self-reflection, integrating a language that reflects more honestly how we feel about ourselves. Making adjustments to self-critique, and harsh self-talk does train the mind by opening neural pathways which eventually changes one’s reality. Essentially it’s the fake it til you make it way of life, rather than saying “I can’t” reframe the words to invoke self-assuredness, “I think I can” or “I am trying” makes a world of difference.
The Moon in Taurus meets with the Sun in her last quarter phase, triggering a period of action and potential challenges that require us to shift how we invest time and energy into passion projects, friends and community. Venus rules Taurus, however, and with her good graces shining through the benevolent planet Jupiter, these changes are quite needed in order to create more harmony in a specific area of life. This quarter moon is falling off the Full Moon in Aquarius from last week, and speaks to the nature of what it is we are shifting, which is in regards to our friendships and community responsibilities. Changing the narrative from grandiose Leo to a more grounded and sound approach can bring more clarity to what we expect from our friends and vice versa. This square speaks to breaking repetitive dynamics that were baked in the bread of comfort.
Monday 11th
Mercury stations direct today, bringing mental clarity and forgotten words back to the ole noggin. A resurfacing of confidence arises and the doubly beneficial Venus Jupiter conjunction brightens our outlook on romance and love. Loads of compassion and empathy arises in the collective, broadening the horizons for future prospects. It’s a great day for visualization and future planning of all sorts. Positive changes occur which signify personal growth and the ability to take on more responsibility.
Moon conjunct NN, Mercury stations direct, Saturn rx sextile Uranus, Venus conjunct Jupiter.
Tuesday 12th
Quick, fastidious emotions are tempered by Mars’s equilibrium in Libra, we’re feeling smart, sharp and ready to take action. Previous mental road blocks have been opened and all the things we have been wanting to say flood the gates with precision. Goal-oriented with a fiery ambition, efforts are made easy when brought out by self-discipline. The desire to transform and better oneself strikes throughout the day.
Moon > Aries at 3:32 am PDT, conjunct Saturn, sextile Uranus, sextile Pluto rx, opposite Mars, trine Mercury.
Wednesday 13th
With so much energy under our belts, it can be easy to overlook where we are over extending ourselves through the sheer blind optimism. Today means saying yes to too many invites, spreading oneself thin and trying to make all of the things happen. As hopeful as we may be to get it all done, be mindful of over promising. Moon square Venus and Jupiter – too much is sometimes a bad thing, especially when it causes growing pains like eating too much sugar, living in a love fog of too many cuddles (if that’s possible), but the drive for more takes over either way.
Moon square Jupiter, square Venus, trine Sun.
Thursday 14th
Opportunity to transform stagnant emotions that have been living rent free in the body today! Moon enters Taurus, sending reminders to ground excess energy, take it easy and nourish the soul. It might feel difficult to do that, however, as the Moon forms a square with Pluto and Mercury, peaking the mind into an unending spiral of curiosities and deep analysis. The need to know why, what and how, is persistent to no end, never feeling settled with answers, Mercury digs deeper. General feeling can be tense, stubborn and rigid around personal comfort.
Moon conjunct Chiron rx, Moon > Taurus at 6:21 am PDT, square Pluto rx, square Mercury
Mars sextile Mercury.
Friday 15th
Last quarter Moon in Taurus comes amidst a slew of support from the benefics: Jupiter, Venus and North Node. Though there are changes that need to occur that feel uncertain, shifts in personal dynamics and homelife opens space for more abundance. Entertainment that once made us feel good now seems to hold less value, it could be a good time to seek other forms of distraction that carry more meaning. Or for this short period of time, seek forms of artistry that speak to a deeper part of the soul. Venus trine the North Node has us focusing on harmonious relationships rather than the ones that feel stuck in the past or redundant.
Moon sextile Jupiter, sextile Venus, sextile NN, square Sun, Venus trine NN.
Saturday 16th
A bit of chaotic energy strikes with unexpected events and opportunities popping up out of the blue. Moon enters active Gemini, causing the emotional compass to flicker at anything shiny, causing distractions and the need for flexibility. The mind is in over drive and an abundance of energy is available to tackle all social situations.
Moon > Gemini at 9 am PDT, sextile Saturn rx, conjunct Uranus, sextile Neptune rx, trine Pluto rx, sextile Mercury, trine Mars.
Sunday 17th
Moon squares the nodes today, seeking recalibration and adjustments to plans originally made. Moon wants to nurture a new outlook on how to heal and balance personal needs with spiritual pursuits. Find a new topic to study that perks intrigue, and helps to formulate a new way of connecting with your place within the greater framework of the collective. Mercury sextile Mars is a minor aspect that sharpens the tongue with wit, we may be drawn or exposed to people with strong communication skills that inspire us to seek commentary and comedy.
Moon square NN, Mercury sextile Mars.
*Keywords: Voc = Void of Course Moon, NN = North Node, SN = South Node, rx = retrograde
Written by Evelyn Zuel
