New Moon Report for Aug. 23: Mars in Scorpio

New Moon Report

by Jeff Jawer

Mars in Scorpio

Thursday, August 23, 8:24 am PDT, 11:24 am EDT

The warrior planet’s entry into its watery home sign amplifies passion and intensity. The best way to harness this power is to eliminate distractions and concentrate efforts where they are most needed. When desire is strong we can push through pain and disappointment to overcome obstacles and deepen meaningful alliances. Persistence is an ally when it’s used to resolve a difficult problem or to reach a worthy goal, yet holding on to anger or resentment is a less admirable application of Mars’ power. If you’re going to fight, make sure that it’s for the right cause

Daily Cosmic Calendar for August 23

Hold Everything! The first main aspect today is excellent as the Moon in Scorpio makes a flowing trine of 120-degrees to Venus in Cancer (2:35AM PDT). In the couple of hours just before this alignment becomes precise, you can move ahead on the romantic front. But when the aspect becomes exact, it also starts a void lunar uncertainty zone that continues until 3:51AM PDT tomorrow. Finishing odd and ends is one way to accomplish several tasks today, but don’t be in haste to launch bold, new objectives.  Mars entering Scorpio (8:25AM PDT) is certainly going to act like a prod to push you into being a better detective, researcher and investigator. However, the old saying of look before you leap is remarkably apt right now. Strive to empower your key partnerships this evening when the Moon makes its monthly union with Juno (7:21PM PDT). Be more fashion-conscious and consider new decorating schemes for a favorite room at your residence. Let your productivity quotient rise in earnest — thanks to a Venus-Ceres parallel (8:43PM PDT).  Take it easy in affairs of the heart in the shift from Thursday night to Friday morning since the Moon is contra-parallel to Venus (11:59PM PDT) while the annual Sun-Neptune opposition is on the verge of manifesting tomorrow morning at 5:33AM PDT. This is the wrong evening to throw your weight around with a loved one when you should be more accommodating, tender and sincere.