Week Ahead Transits 14th - 20th August
Weekly Astro Forecast for August 14 - 20
All times calculated for PDT: UTC -07:00. To learn more about converting timezones for your location click hereSun = Leo 21° 15’ - Leo 27° 59’
Moon = Cancer > Libra
How can you be the best friend you have to yourself right now? The New Moon in Leo will have us asking that question this week. As the Sun travels through the last decan of Leo, it meets up with the Moon to coagulate a recipe for a new source of power to emerge. We have to find the strength within to continue on our path. The second decan of Leo is associated with the 7 of wands, this card depicts a person batting away many other wands which vie for his position. This card represents the periods in our lives when we feel we are at odds with everyone around us however, whether we remain strong in our own convictions or if the fight is really worth it remains to be seen and is what plays out for us during the New Moon in Leo at 23° 17’.
The Moon sees herself through the signs of Cancer, Leo, Virgo and Libra this week and this highlights the portion of the zodiac which offers their gifts and wisdom to others via acts of gratitude, service and camaraderie. As the Moon moves through these four signs we are taken on an emotional journey, highlighting the changes that are occurring for us within our way of connecting with our sense of self and identities. How we give ourselves to our friends and community is highlighted for the duration of the week.
Venus in her retrograde motion is now becoming more and more visible in the early morning. From here until October, she will progressively become even more brilliant in the morning sky, lighting up the pathway of illumination before the Sun. The call for liberation from duality slowly rings louder the days Venus finds her independence. This week we are learning to find and use our voices and to stick up for ourselves. When we advocate for ourselves and push for what we truly believe is right, we are inadvertently advocating for someone who couldn’t find the courage or safety from within, and that is a gift.
Monday 14th
There is quite a bit that comes up today with the Moon in opposition to Pluto and Venus retrograde making an easy aspect to Chiron. Some painful memories can emerge from the subconscious today. Though the perception through which we view these memories is with empathy and gentleness. Stories of how one overcame hardship can inspire us and offer motivation that there are good people in the world fighting to impact change. We may feel compelled to go out of our way to lend a hand.
Moon opposite Pluto rx, Moon > Leo at 3:36 am. Venus rx trine Chiron rx.
Tuesday 15th
It’s a style war today. The clash of the wills and stylistic views is fully made aware. We’re aching for a change, needing alternative opinions, and seeking extra attention. The realization of one’s own separation from the ego is a jarring moment that leads to a moment of detachment. Like stepping outside of your body to view yourself in third person, we are given a moment of hyper-self-awareness. How do you fit into the scene? What do you look like amongst your peers, friends, co-workers etc? We’re gearing up for some beautiful self-realizations during the New Moon tomorrow.
Moon square Jupiter, conjunct Venus rx, trine Chiron rx. Sun square Uranus
Wednesday 16th
The New Moon features the square to Uranus, this is a big bold time to be alive! And it is a brave bold time to show up in ways which you have only dreamed of. This New Moon is urging us to adventure into a new era of ourselves by using our voices and making a ruckus! Speak up! Say something that emboldens others to wake up to their truest form. Dance and move your body in ways that feel alien. Challenge yourself to do something which may leave you blushing tomorrow.
Moon square Uranus, New Moon in Leo 23°17’, trine NN, Moon > Virgo at 4:14 pm. Mars trine Uranus.
Thursday 17th
The lessons are integrating from the New Moon yesterday. Sitting down and reflecting on how the energy of the new moon has left an imprint can open up new understandings. We may be feeling more still, in need of recuperation or reorganizing. Make sense of the more intricate details through a spiritual practice, or philosophy.
Moon opposite Saturn rx, trine Jupiter.
Friday 18th
The mind is stimulated and alert, and looking for ways to put this energy out in productive and helpful ways is a good way to utilize the excess energy of the Moon in Virgo. There is a solid flow of progress with friends, work, organizations, and whatever other pots we may have our hands in. We are allergic to inconsistencies and veiled communication.
Moon conjunct Mercury, trine Uranus, conjunct Mars, opposite Neptune rx.
Saturday 19th
You can’t hide anything from anyone today, all of the information and conversations are flowing. The tea is getting spilled left and right. Moon in Libra makes for great conversations, debates and gossip. Not just for gluttonous forms of dialogue, however, there is also room for sparking engaging discourse regarding hard-hitting facts that intrigue the mind.
Moon trine Pluto rx, Moon > Libra at 4:53 am. Sun trine NN.
Sunday 20th
Venus is becoming more visible in the morning sky and she is bringing with her important information about how to rewild. Unlearning can sometimes be even more enlightening and more challenging, the reward of shedding an old way of thinking is ultimate freedom. We can taste a small sampling of liberation from a paradoxical existence, which hassles the soul on a daily basis. Venus teaches us about the polarity of our reality and through those teaching is also sharing with us how to rise above duality. How to live a life beyond polarity is the Venus retrograde in Leo modus operandi.
Moon sextile Venus rx, opposite Chiron rx.
*Keywords: Voc = Void of Course Moon, NN = North Node, SN = South Node, rx = retrograde
