Tarot Influence:
The Tower
The Tower upright represents change, conflict and possible catastrophe.
Astrological Influence
Gemini Reversed
Gemini reversed denotes vacillation. Decisions are not made, because all side of the issue pull with the same strength.
Element Influence
Fire Reversed
Fire reversed denotes calamity that may be on a catastrophic level. Prepare to deal with changes you do not want.
Like The Sun, The Universe brings good blessings. The Universe appears where all is in balance. It allows you to act effectively not only as an individual but as a member of a group too. The Universe promises contentment, fulfillment and completeness to those under its influence. It doesn’t guarantee there will not be moments of strife or discord in your life, but it does indicate that your trials and tribulations will be overcome; that ultimately you will know inner-peace and contentment. The Universe suggests you have found or will find your place in the scheme of things—that place where all is as it should be.
For the week of August 1, I chose the Knight of Pentacles, reversed!
The reversed Knight of Pentacles just can’t seem to get out of his rut and move forward. Perhaps he’s bored with the day-to-day routine but isn’t inspired enough to create change. Perhaps he’s fed up with a situation but is not willing to do things differently to shift the energy again. Or perhaps he’s just being lazy and unmotivated.
Think about how this reversed Knight might be playing out for you this week. Are you being stubborn and unwilling to move? Or are you feeling lazy or unmotivated? What is it going to take to get you out of your comfort zone and get the energy moving once again?
Prepare to change things up, break the routine and get creative as you get yourself out of this funk.
Ask yourself, “How can I break free of routine?”
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Hi, I’m Brigit, founder of Biddy Tarot, and this is the Monthly Tarot Card Forecast for August 2016. OK so I’ve drawn our cards for today, and I have Judgment reversed for our Blessings, I’ve got the Eight of Wands reversed for Challenges, and I’ve got the Eight of Cups reversed for our Outcome.
What we have here is we have three reversed cards. Now some people thing reversed cards mean all these problems are going to be coming up, or it’s a lot of negative energy, but I like to see reversed cards often in the frame of internalized energy — you’re actually focusing your energy on yourself.
And we also have two Eights here. Eights are often around mastery, and really getting into our skills and developing our skills. Let’s start with our Blessings for the month of August…
Blessings card: Judgment reversedI have the Judgment card here. I really see this in the reversed position as kind of like an inner calling. You start to feel like something is emerging within you and something is calling to you, and you have a choice: you can listen to that call, or you can ignore it. The reason why people sometimes ignore that inner call, is because that call will often ask you to make big sacrifices in your life, and make some really, really tough decisions about what is truly important to you. You can see it as, “Wow, this is a sign that I’m slowly being drawn to a different path. So the Blessing this month is that there is an inner calling, but it’s really up to you as to whether you’re going to hear that inner calling and pay attention to it.
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Like The Sun, The World brings good blessings. The World appears where all is in balance. It allows you to act effectively not only as an individual but as a member of a group too. The World promises contentment, fulfillment and completeness to those under its influence. It doesn’t guarantee there will not be moments of strife or discord in your life, but it does indicate that your trials and tribulations will be overcome; that ultimately you will know inner-peace and contentment. The World suggests you have found or will find your place in our Universe—that place where all is as it should be.
Complicated emotional dynamics set the stage for interpersonal drama today. We may find ourselves engaged in a power struggle as warrior Mars is dragged into the shadows by dark Pluto. Trust, or the lack of it, fuels our fears as we attempt to control irrational feelings. Meanwhile, the Moon shifts into analytical Virgo, urging us to favor logic over intuition. Nevertheless, we need to find comfort no matter where the current circumstances lead.
You could feel resentful if someone railroads you into doing something against your will. Nevertheless, you’re ready to fight for what feels like your survival. In fact, it’s hard to bury your anger any longer while combative Mars packs a punch today. But be careful not to overreact; the stakes are considerable and you will likely emerge the winner as long as you take the high road. Acting for the good of all is more soul-satisfying than selfishly attempting to garner more power or wealth for yourself.
You may be a bit thin-skinned today, even if everyone else seem tough as nails. Aggressive Mars creates a contentious connection with uncompromising Pluto that can turn a small disagreement into a serious quarrel. Nevertheless, your key planet Venus aligns with wounded Chiron, sensitizing you to the emotional vulnerability of others. Ideally, your delicate feelings give you the finesse to frame conflict in a loving light by establishing common ground as the basis of cooperation.
You can see that something’s wrong with a relationship today and are ready to jump in and fix it. Although action-hero Mars is teaming up with penetrating Pluto, they have vastly different approaches to problem-solving. On one hand, you want to go for the quick solution. On the other hand, you’re driven to get to the underlying source of the conflict and handle it once and for all. Whichever route you choose, be cautious since you could stir up resistance from others. As with all Pluto aspects, acting for the common good brings more emotional satisfaction than just striving for personal success.
A simple difference of opinion at work could grow into a major conflict today as militant Mars crosses swords with ruthless Pluto. Although you might think someone is bullying you, you could simply be caught in the crossfire between coworkers. If it’s not your personal battle, establish clear boundaries and get out of the way. Even with good intentions, your high ideals may not be appreciated when belief systems collide. Every time you subtract negative from your life you make room for more positive.
You’re the recipient of an extra boost of energy as boisterous Mars drives you to accomplish more at work today. Thankfully, a stressful situation can remind you to handle a delicate issue that you previously dodged. But expecting too much change all at once may be unrealistic, so look at making minor adjustments that have lasting impact. As Confucius said, “The man who moves a mountain begins by carrying away small stones.”
Maintaining a cool and calm approach helps you to manage an emotionally volatile situation today. Although you might not want to make compromises while being pressured by others, being rational is key to avoiding conflict. Practicing self-discipline and adopting a clear set of priorities empower you to promote your interests rather than getting sidetracked by someone else’s agenda. Thinking about your actions in advance helps you decide where to hang on and where to let go.
You are a pro at finding your way back to center when the storms of change are swirling around you. Nevertheless, it’s challenging to stand back from the intensity as different points of view clash around you now. An anxious aspect between aggressive Mars and relentless Pluto can tempt you to engage in an unnecessary power struggle before reaching your goal. Paying close attention to the interpersonal dynamics and your own emotional well-being enables you to moderate your energy so you don’t exhaust yourself in the process.
Rather than getting caught up in an unwinnable struggle, focus on what you can do to positively influence long-term events. An internal conflict between your need for cash and your core values is unlikely to be resolved right away, yet your options should become clearer over time. Your key planets, warrior Mars and unyielding Pluto, are duking it out as opinions boil over with extreme points of view and little tolerance for dissent. Remember, managing your emotions is not about denial; it’s about being honest in the way you express them.
You are riding a growing wave of enthusiasm now that fiery Mars is heating up your sign. His alignment with potent Pluto today dramatizes your desire to make measurable progress toward your goals. However, your sense of urgency can also destabilize interpersonal dynamics. Be careful about riding roughshod over someone else’s wishes or you might accomplish your mission, only to find that you disenfranchised your best supporters along the way. You will be alright if you remember that compassion is passion with heart.
Sharing power can be tricky for you calculating Mountain goats, especially when a trusted ally seems to be harboring secrets. Tough-guy Mars is pushing against non-negotiable Pluto in your sign, triggering extreme reactions that make compromise a real challenge. Neutrality is elusive if unexpressed desires and hidden agendas are at work. Whatever happens, don’t waste the potency of this cosmic force on trivial matters; instead, be a fierce warrior for a worthy cause that’s close to your heart.
You’re all set to challenge someone who uses self-righteousness as a justification to hold their beliefs over yours. In fact, the strength of your convictions can be inspirational if you don’t promise too much or not enough. Unfortunately, the Goldilocks syndrome makes it difficult to get it just right. You may be motivated by irrational fears of failure today, so try not to overcompensate for your insecurities. Rather than getting lost in philosophical justifications for your actions, approach each situation in a practical manner. But most importantly, only make commitments you intend to keep.
Your career trajectory is blazing a direct path into your future now that superhero Mars is traveling through your 10th House of Status. However, the heavy hand of relentless Pluto can motivate you to take risks that may not ultimately work out in your favor. You must take stock of your resources, including your time and energy, and maintain control of your emotions if your current actions are to succeed. Don’t get distracted by disagreements over principles or politics; instead, focus on the forces that are within your control to fuel your ambition.
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You are bright, inquisitive, and playful. Your presence is strong and, very frequently, all eyes are on you. You enjoy attention, but as you mature and gain more self-awareness, you learn to offer others the stage now and again! You have good money sense, and can at times be quite materialistic. Your ambition and desire to do your own thing can easily put you in the role of boss or self-employed. When motivated, you can be extremely determined and hard-working. Love can sometimes be a difficult life department, but you are very earnest with and supportive of those you love. Famous people born today: Martin Sheen, Tony Bennett, John Landis, Evangeline Lilly, Michael Ealy.
Your Birthday Year Forecast:
Your birthday falls shortly after a Full Moon this year, suggesting a period ahead of communication and teaching. You may be turned to for advice more frequently, and you are very willing to offer your help. This is a strong year for publicity and any other endeavors that involve spreading the word. As well, your ability to be objective–or to see the “big picture”–can be especially pronounced and rewarding this year.
Transiting Saturn harmonizes with your Sun from December forward (and until October 2016). This suggests benefits from keeping your feet on the ground and paying attention to, and honoring, tradition as well as tried-and-true methods. Work you have done in the past begins to pay off now – not necessarily in dramatic ways, but in small, measurable ways. You may be recognized or rewarded in some way for the efforts you put forth. When you project a more responsible and credible “you”, people in authority are more inclined to appreciate you and recognize your work. This is a time in which you put your life in order in some significant manner. The key to success under this influence is adopting a realistic, practical, disciplined, and orderly approach to your life. Having a strong sense for both tradition and innovation opens doors for you. You have a real sense of tomorrow now, so it’s easier for you to take the necessary steps to make all of your “tomorrows” better.
This can be a year in which you are building faith and confidence in your personality, skills, and talents. You can experience a stronger desire to seek out meaning, wisdom, and mental stimulation in your life during this period. Others might frequently turn to you for guidance.
This can be a strong time for updating your electronics and technology in ways that open up new avenues for communication or ease. Wonderfully creative ideas can fill your head this year. You might take on new and possibly alternative interests or projects.
Mars harmonizes with Saturn around the time of your birthday this year, helping to ground you. Work is solid this year, and you can see results from your efforts, or at least foresee success down the road. This gives you a sense of responsibility and a feeling of directedness and purposefulness. Traditional methods work, and thoroughness brings rewards. Practice or refining a technique is favored this year.
Venus conjuncts Jupiter and squares Saturn in your Solar Return chart this year, affecting either your finances or romantic relationships, or possibly both areas. In these areas, you may often find that you have to make a choice in which both alternatives are desirable, but you must choose one at the expense of the other. Venus with Jupiter suggests ease, indulgence, generosity, freedom, material comforts, and an expansive love nature. Saturn asks you to be responsible, hard working, dutiful, and serious. You need to assess areas of your life that have become dysfunctional and, in the process, you may need to sacrifice a material benefit for a spiritual good (or vice versa). The urge to expand and socialize is great, but circumstances may be such that you are unable to “play” as often as you’d like. Or, you may find that extravagances in your spending have a way of catching up with you, and buckling down is necessary this year. At times, there can be very pleasing circumstances surrounding your love life, finances, and creative pursuits. You might receive financial backing or special gifts.
This can be a good year for sharing your knowledge with others, teaching, and guiding. There can be some ups and downs in social relationships until you discover a better balance between work and play. It’s a good year for getting organized and for making solid progress with important projects. You can make significant headway in specific areas this year, and you are likely to feel a nice sense of direction and purpose.
2015 is a Number One year for you. Ruled by the Sun. This is a year of action. The seeds you plant now, you will reap later. Others might find you less sociable, as you are busier than ever and you focus on your activities and your needs. Still, you are outgoing and your initiative is stronger than ever. Advice – Stand alone, take action, start fresh, express independence.
2016 will be a Number Two year for you. Ruled by the Moon. This is a year of potential companionship. It is a quiet, gentle, and mostly harmonious year that is less active than other years. Instead, you are more responsive to the needs of others. If you are patient and open yourself up in a gentle manner, you will attract both things and people. This is an excellent year in which to build and develop for the future. Advice – be patient, be receptive, enjoy the peace, collect.
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Aries
The first half of the day inclines towards pie in the sky thinking, dear Aries, and while musing definitely has its place and even its merits, avoid too-high expectations now. If you are expecting something to materialize and it doesn’t, you’ll end up wrestling with disappointment. There may be some doubts that need clearing up, but it won’t be long before you’re feeling more positive and confident. Be sure that you really own what you’re doing instead of taking shortcuts. Authenticity is always important to you in the long run. Love may not be faring very well today, as you could be doubting someone or keeping a distance. Try to tame a desire to control things, as it can get you into hot water!
Taurus
New ideas and promises today may not have much permanency, dear Taurus, but that doesn’t mean you can’t have fun dreaming things up. Your focus can be diffused, making it a less than ideal time to make serious decisions or to do important fact-based work. You might have a hard time doing what you want because people who need help or support are taking priority. Be patient with others and avoid resorting to roundabout ways to get your way. Alternatively, you may be frustrated with people doing the same thing to you. Later today, while jealousies or resentments can be operating close to the surface, you can choose whether to accept and understand them or to let them control you.
Gemini
The first half of the day requires some detachment, dear Gemini, as plans are unlikely to run smoothly. You can feel up and down – sometimes confident, other times unsure. Slow your approach just enough to see where you might be making errors or overlooking important needs. Listen carefully to what your intuition is saying to you, but wait for clarity. Your defenses may not be up to par, leaving you somewhat vulnerable to others’ judgments or comments. Be gentle with yourself and avoid setting too high expectations. As the day advances, your conviction increases, perhaps to the point that you become completely absorbed in your personal interests or even a relationship.
Cancer
If you find that you’re more sensitive than usual to slights or criticisms today, dear Cancer, consider that you’re in need of some rest or special attention to overlooked needs. This is not the best day for feeling reinforced and appreciated. You might even see problems where they don’t exist if you’re not feeling self-confident. If emotions and reactions seem to be over the top and thus inappropriate for the situation, it’s time to look within. Someone is hitting a nerve, and you’ll do well for yourself if you take a deeper look at trigger areas. Try not to let sentiments and whims blur your judgment today. It can be difficult to state your needs directly, and you might resort to passive ways of asserting yourself, but that won’t leave you feeling better or satisfied. Do what you can to get extra time for yourself.
Leo
You’re in a good position with personal plans these days, dear Leo. However, you will need to get over a few hurdles and make some refinements before moving forward. You could be feeling a little vulnerable or low and temporarily demotivated in the first half of the day. Tomorrow’s energies are more stabilizing, but for now, consider those things you’ve overlooked. While today can bring you forward in some ways, you may be second-guessing something. If you are feeling off or confused, look for objective feedback. Build up your health and resistance with rest, then move forward. Later today, watch for latching onto an idea and pushing it without budging. It may temporarily feel that you’re protecting or gaining something as you do so, but you’ll be in a better position if you aim to grow through your conversations.
Virgo
The Moon is in your privacy sector again today, dear Virgo, and it’s an important time to catch your breath. There can be some minor confusion or doubt hanging in the air early today. You are more impressionable, vulnerable, sensitive, and inclined to daydream. You may give in to others or withdraw and escape something you’d rather not do simply because you don’t have the energy. Watch for confusion or vagueness in close relationships. Put aside matters that require factual thinking for a clearer day. Focus instead on big ideas and fill in the details when you are in a better frame of mind to do so. There can be some tension later today revolving around memories or reminders of a frustrating past matter. Put resentment behind you – tomorrow you begin a new lunar cycle and start fresh.
Libra
You may not be feeling very directed in the morning, dear Libra. Try to go with the flow rather than insisting on a solid plan. You might not feel that you’re in step with those around you. However, if you just go with the flow instead of worrying too much about the details, you should be fine. Take a break from the routine, but consider that the temptation to get out of a responsibility may be too costly in the long run. Save critical decision making for later. If you do something to help someone out, do only what you believe to be fair instead of doing more and feeling resentful. Later today, there may be some tension or power plays in your interactions, but it’s a temporary disruption only. Look for ways to release tension through networking or pressure-free relationships.
Scorpio
The first half of the day requires patience and letting go of a need for a solid plan, dear Scorpio. It’s not the time to pin anyone down – few people around you truly know what they want at the moment. It’s not the time for definite answers, but rather for exchanging information and enjoying the flow rather than worrying about the actual outcome. Be extra vigilant in communications, as misunderstandings are likely. Because you are more idealistic and inclined to wishful thinking right now, it’s a little easier for you to be deceived – by others, and by yourself! Strive for objectivity, even if you need to find it through someone else, before making any substantial commitments. As the day advances, you can fill with conviction, but you should still be more mindful of how you’re communicating.
Sagittarius
You may start the day feeling that you can do pretty much anything, dear Sagittarius, but plans may not come together just yet. Slow down until your heart and mind are in agreement. Dreams and ideas today may not take on real substance down the road, but you might enjoy a fantasy or two anyhow. If you feel tired or unable to get going today, you may very well need a bit of a break from routine or some rest. Attempting to push to find a resolution to a problem is unlikely to work out, but pulling back from it might. There’s sure to be a bit of a gap between your wishes and ideals and reality, but don’t waste time on discouragement – just give yourself a time out.
Capricorn
You can benefit from looking back at old relationship matters and emotional issues these days, dear Capricorn, particularly regarding how they may be affecting you in the present. However, it can be tricky to broach taboo or complicated topics honestly today without ending up feeling awkward or out of the loop. If you don’t feel especially motivated right now, energy levels can drop. Be selective with where you direct your energies this morning. Consider waiting until you are totally onboard before going forward. As the day advances, watch for some insecurity in your self-expression. If others seem to want you to prove yourself, you may get better results if you quietly refuse to stoop to that level. Try to let go of a desire to control the smallest details.
Aquarius
You can have plenty of ideas today, dear Aquarius, but may lack the energy to get anywhere with them early today. This may be a sign that you need a break or time-out. Many ideas, commitments, promises, and plans emerging today can go by the wayside. Consider whether the easy road is the best choice right now, but if you’re not totally onboard about something, it’s important to put things on hold until you figure them out before committing. Tensions with a partner can surface over unresolved matters from the past, although these may be hard to quantify today. Remind yourself of your needs for compassion, sensitivity, romance, spirituality, and magic now. With all that’s going on in your life, you may be overlooking these things. As the day advances, your creativity increases.
Pisces
There can be a real desire to accomplish things these days, dear Pisces, and you have a lot more energy to take better care of your daily life. However, in the first half of today, you may not know where to begin. You could be feeling a little out of sync with people around you. You may need to make adjustments for others now, as stepping to the side could be the better choice than to confront or challenge. You might also feel unnoticed or less than appreciated. Be content to be out of step or anonymous, just for now, as this can help you in the long run – it gives you the opportunity to observe and redirect plans. As the day advances, you may be less concerned about others’ expectations and more focused on what needs doing.
This Saturday, Mercury will move into your partnership sector, where he’ll remain for a long stretch thanks to an upcoming retrograde (starting August 30). As a result, you and your mate might begin to talk and listen to each other more. In fact, you may feel as though you’re finally making a plan toward resolving at least one situation that requires compromise. You might even make a decision about the future of your relationship.
Make the most of Monday’s romantic excitement! Take the day off from work and steal time with your lover instead. Do something out of the box that you never considered before and savor every moment. You’ll be in the mood for sexy adventures and whirlwind pleasure so go ahead and make it happen! If you’re single after Friday, you might entertain the possibility of an office romance with one of your colleagues.
Love is in the air! After Friday, you’ll be in the most enviable position thanks to Venus moving into your romance sector. She’ll remain in this part of your chart until August 29 and during this time you could meet someone and even fall head over heels for this person. If you’re already in a relationship you and your partner will rekindle those early stages of excitement and passion. Butterflies in your stomach included!
A conversation with your lover on Monday will thrill you to no end. You’ll share a long held aspiration with your sweetheart and delight in the fact that he or she can help you think out loud about it until you formulate a unique plan to manifest it. After Friday, if you haven’t introduced your love to your clan you might want to consider it. They’ll adore him or her and will immediately welcome the love of your life as family.
Communication with your lover becomes remarkable after Friday. Aim to make vital decisions with the guidance of your sweetheart after this time. These decisions might be about your life but they are most likely to also involve your relationship as well as your finances. You’ll manage to discuss even the knottiest topics with grace and understanding. This will only improve the affinity you share with your mate; strengthening the bond you cherish.
Make the most of the final days love planet Venus will tour through your sign. Until Friday, you’ll have this magnificent edge to use to your advantage. If single, it’ll help you attract someone fascinating your way. In fact, you’ll be extra magnetic on Monday thanks to Venus embracing Uranus. You could meet someone who you would not ordinarily view as your type. Give him or her a chance — you might be surprised!
The week might start out quietly but by this weekend, you’ll surely have an edge in matters of the heart. That’s because Venus will enter your sign on Friday and will remain in Virgo until August 29. During this stretch of time, your magnetism will be off the charts helping you to easily attract others your way. If single, you might meet someone who completely adores you. If you’re already in a relationship, then you can expect your lover to dish out more compliments to you than typical. You deserve them!
If you’re in a relationship, on Monday sparks will surely fly. What you’ll feel most excited about however, is not the physical dimension of your partnership. No, what will really get your heart pounding is knowing that you and your partner can move forward to achieve a shared goal by using the most inventive game plan. Expect success! After Friday, you’ll feel a stronger urge to rejuvenate with your lover. Schedule a weekend getaway if possible — a spa would be ideal.
Your love life is about to get busy! After Friday, Venus will move into your 11th House of Friends opening up plenty of doors for you to mingle with new and exciting people. As a result, a friend might casually introduce you to someone at a party you instantly connect with. Or, it’s possible that you and a friend will realize that it’s worth exploring the mutual chemistry you’ve been trying to sweep under the rug. Go for it!
You’re on fire! This Tuesday, Mars will enter your sign and will remain in Sagittarius until September 27. While it’s true that you recently hosted Mars in your sign the difference now is that he won’t turn retrograde again, mucking up your ability to pursue what you want most. In fact, this time around, Mars will be exceptionally supportive. Your sex drive will amp up and so will your courage. Now is the time to make a move on whomever you have your eye on.
If you and your partner are planning to buy a house or make any type of real estate investment, this week looks promising for developments. In fact, on Monday there’s an indication that you’ll profit from whatever domestic business deal the two of you have on the table. Whatever you purchase will likely increase in value and whatever you sell you’ll make a nice profit on. Act before Friday and you can’t go wrong.
With Venus in your relationship sector until Friday, you and your mate still have time to enjoy an extraordinary cycle of harmony. This will be a perfect time to remind your mate how much you adore him or her. After all, appreciation is everything! By the end of the week, you might hear positive news from your partner about finances. He or she might get a raise. Or, it’s possible that the two of you will make a solid investment together. Wonderful!
Life with your partner is about to improve dramatically. Even if things are already going well, after Friday you’ll benefit from the boost of Venus moving through your relationship sector. Until August 29, you and your mate will treasure that you’re in an incredibly happy place together. Loving feelings flow and appreciation for one another will be easily expressed. If you’re dating someone, it’s possible that during this time you’ll make a solid commitment to each other.
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Aries
Early August is strong for love relationships, flirtations, and your social life, dear Aries. In general, you’re in good spirits. The two principal reasons for this positive outlook are the New Moon enlivening your creative sector on the 2nd, and Mars moving into your adventure sector, also on the 2nd.
While work demands more than the usual attention in the month ahead, August brings great energy for breaking out of routines and enjoying yourself more fully. New adventures and experiences can suddenly seem desirable after many months of being quite content following simple routines close to home. Many recent pressures tend to ease for you this month, and this frees you up to explore recreational
activities. Creativity is stimulated, and some of you could be picking up a new hobby or breathing new life into an old one.
On the 23-24, Mars aligns with Saturn, and you’d be wise to focus on practical concerns, a game plan, or strategy. You might decide that something has run its course and needs to be left behind. There could be a need to get serious about an educational, publishing, or legal matter for some of you. If you’ve been pushing yourself too hard, you’ll recognize the need to pace yourself now.
Work and health matters grab your attention increasingly as the month progresses. This has been the case to some degree all year with Jupiter in your solar sixth house. You’re coming to the end of this fortunate transit, and you should take full advantage of the opportunities presented to you this month, particularly around the 21-22 and 27-29. You might discover a new health program or you could come up with excellent ideas about a new work project. Some of you may be reviving old projects now with renewed enthusiasm. There can be some exaggeration or excess present on the job or with co-workers. Even so, good humor helps you to heal and more thoroughly enjoy the work you do.
Taurus
August is likely to bring stronger energy for connecting with a partner, dear Taurus, and perhaps some drama to your personal life. Financial matters, mainly revolving around shared resources or debts, might also heat up in the coming month.
Good energy is with you for redecorating your home or entertaining from home, and in general, peace and comfort with your family. The New Moon on the 2nd brings the energy and motivation necessary to start fresh. It’s time for a domestic makeover. At the same time, Mars moves into your intimacy sector, turning your attention to the hidden elements of your life. While your emotional life is a little more complicated, you’re also braver and more confident on a personal level.
While there is quite a bit of introspective energy with you in August, there is also radiant energy with you for creative and romantic pursuits. You are looking especially good these days, particularly on the 21-22 and 27-29, and might even be the object of desire. You may be tempted to turn up the charm, but aim instead for sincerity, as it will be appreciated most. Good energy is with you for expanding your personal horizons through creative endeavors. Love can be magical, and your powers of attraction run high. As well, a Full Moonon the 18th turns your attention to responsibilities and career.
Gemini
In August, you are more communicative and sociable, dear Gemini, with Mars moving into your partnership zone and a New Moon occurring in your communications sector, both happening on the 2nd but influencing you for weeks. The desire to express yourself and share your experiences with others is powerful this month.
With Mars in your health and work sector for much of 2016, you may have been wrestling with all sorts of small but irritating problems. While the pace of your life is unlikely to slow down significantly this month, you are focusing less on technical challenges and more on the people in your life. There can be times in August when you feel others are in the driver’s seat. However, this can be managed if you experience the need to reclaim some personal power. It may be that you need a bit of a break from being in charge.
Another important theme this month involves growth and warmth in your personal life and with family and close loved ones. Nice opportunities can arise to bond with those closest to your heart. This can also be a time for buying a special or unique item for the home, or when money comes through. You may be finding peace with your past in a meaningful way. Jupiter is on its last leg of its transit of your home and family sector, and with its connections to inner planets on the 21-22 and 27-29 this month, you might decide to jump on opportunities to improve your domestic life. Opportunities for love and friendship may emerge close to home.
Cancer
There is a wonderful practical focus for you in August, dear Cancer. You can get your life into order in fundamental ways. First, Mars moves into your work sector, firing up your desire to take care of your daily affairs and work. You may be gung-ho about a new health program or a work idea/project. Next, a New Moon occurs in your resources sector, motivating you to take charge of your financial affairs.
Mars spent an unusual length of time in your sector of romance and creativity sector and now moves into your solar sixth house, which is related to work and health. This means the rockier and exciting elements of your romantic life are about to settle down, and work heats up in its stead. While pressures are on, you may welcome this change of pace. You feel more passion and vigor for taking care of business.
Even so, you are also in good shape on a social level this month. You can enjoy wonderful conversations this month. Jupiter is spending its last weeks in a year-long cycle in your communications sector, and Mercury and Venus align with Jupiter on the 21-22 and 27-29, opening up doors for you to take advantage of the benefits of this transit. It’s an excellent time to exchange ideas, learn new things, and connect with others. You might hear something of great use to you, or that boosts your understanding. It’s a good month for those things that connect you to information and people, such as new or improved cars, bikes, phones, or computers and devices, and for education as well.
Leo
The month ahead favors new beginnings, creative endeavors, and making considered changes. While we’re not entirely free of inner planets’ retrograde activity, dear Leo, you certainly see some gradual forward movement in August. Creative projects and romantic relationships gain some speed, and stalled or unfinished projects may resume now.
The New Moon on the 2nd is all about you and is supported by Saturn, putting you in a practical and positive frame of mind. The month is strong for personal triumphs, small yet significant changes, and financial boosts. You may be feeling back on track when it comes to dating, hobbies, or creative pursuits.
Mars moves into a compatible sign on the 2nd after spending quite some time in challenging aspect to your sign. This can be a charming, hopeful, and optimistic period, lasting until September 27th. You’re ardent in your pursuit of what and who you want during this cycle.
The Full Moon/near Lunar Eclipse on the 18th can bring unacknowledged feelings to the surface. There can be a turning point or announcement in a relationship now.
Jupiter is on its last leg of its journey through your solar second house, and aligns with Mercury and Venus this month, presenting opportunities to make the most of this beneficial transit. Look for ways to improve your feelings of comfort, security, and abundance. An income boost is possible now, particularly around the 21-22 and 27-29.
Virgo
August brings very sweet energy into your life, dear Virgo, with two planets, Venus and Jupiter, that have earned the title “Benefic” in your sign and coming into alignment. Mercury is also in your sign for an extended stay, and the Sun moves into Virgo on the 22nd. As such, there is a major focus on your personality this month. Your finer and more appealing qualities are emphasized. Yes, your ruler, Mercury, will retrograde on the 30th in your sign, but ideally, you have learned how to handle this rather frequent occurrence, and it certainly affords you a little more time to explore your inner world.
As well, some important influences are urging you to rest, recoup, and relax this month. The New Moon on the 2nd is one such reminder – you may need to take care of loose ends now. Working behind the scenes benefits you. On the same day, Mars moves into your home and family sector, so that while you’re likely to get some social attention and even admiration, a good part of you is a little “hard to get” now. It’s a necessary, healing phase. The rest and privacy you need are yours, although there may be plenty of stimulating dramas playing out around you.
The Sun in your sign gives you more power and courage from the 22nd forward. Home life becomes more animated and family life demands more of your time this month.
Jupiter is on its last leg of its journey through your sign, which lasts until September 9th. The 21-22 and 27-29 can bring sweet rewards and perhaps some recognition for all of the work or charity you’ve been doing quietly behind the scenes. Your personality shines. People see your value. This is a winning time for attracting others to you through your unique self-expression and vision, as well as for putting past grudges behind you.
Libra
There is good energy for making solid, long-lasting connections and friendships this month, dear Libra. Even so, a lot of your focus in August is turned to the past. There is no shortage of invitations and things to do – it is more about your ability to pick and choose. Secrets and whispers delight in the month ahead, and you may willingly make a few sacrifices to be with a special someone or simply to spend more time alone and/or away from the hustle and bustle of daily life. Aim to forgive yourself for past mistakes and learn from them.
Mars moves into your communications sector on the 2nd, where it will stay until the last week of September. You may be revisiting projects begun in March or April. It’s a good time for getting back into old studies or personal interests, and for beginning new projects. There is more passion and excitement in learning now.
Your sense of community is strong, and emotional satisfaction can come through your interactions with, or support of, friends and associates this month. Responsibilities to others may be in focus, but they are pleasant and rewarding. If you need to start fresh with a friend, August is strong for doing so.
There can be wonderful opportunities for healing, growing, and coming together with others this month. The 21-22 and 27-29 are good for these things. Some of you could be reconnecting with old friends or lovers now. Something may surface that brings much joy to your life. You might perform a generous act behind the scenes or anonymously.
Scorpio
You’ve spent a lot of time discovering your passions, exploring your assertiveness, entertaining your independent streak, and in full touch with your desire nature, dear Scorpio, with Mars in your sign for an extended stay. On August 2nd, however, Mars moves forward, and while in many ways you’ve benefited from Mars’ visit of your sign as you scoped out the playing field, it’s time to settle in and focus on building and developing.
You’re still interested in defending your rights, of course, but August is likely to bring a less competitive energy into your life, and you’re bound to appreciate the change of pace. Professional interests and ambitions are still going strong, but your personal life is considerably more chill than it has been. There is also the need to work cooperatively within the framework of a group with quite a bit of activity happening in your solar eleventh house. Work matters are solid in August and your drive to improve them even further is strong.
You may be seeking out ways to earn more or develop your talents this month. You may need to tame urges to spend too much, however. In all likelihood, you’ll be coming out ahead in the finances department, or you’ll be putting in the groundwork for future increases in income.
The 21-22 and 27-29 are brilliant for your social life. You’re appreciated and enjoyed. People are drawn to your optimism and generosity of spirit. Others might extend kindnesses to you now, and some of you can enjoy new friendships. These are also active, positive days for networking, sharing, and promoting.
Sagittarius
People in your life have been growing accustomed to a more withdrawn and even serious quality to you recently, dear Sagittarius, with Saturn turning direct in your sign and Mars in your privacy sector. Mars moved into your sign in March, but then turned retrograde and retreated.
However, Mars moves into your sign on August 2nd, and while you continue to assert your independence, you’re inclined to do so a little more loudly. You’re also more forthright and ready to take action. At first, it may seem a little raw, but as you get the hang of Mars energy, you’re likely to wear it well. A decidedly more confident and assertive side will emerge. Mars will align with Saturn and form a square with Neptune this month, so it won’t be completely smooth, but you’re now in a more energetic, confident cycle.
The New Moon on the 2nd is another fantastic boost for your spirit. You may be making a new commitment to learning and studies. Some of you could be promoting or publishing your work.
You’re also in a strong position in public or professional settings this month. The 21-22 and 27-29 can present opportunities for some recognition, a meeting of minds with someone in authority, an important sale, or another type of boost. You can be feeling quite optimistic about your career or social standing. A relationship announcement may occur now.
The 23-24 can require you to get serious about a personal matter. If you’ve been pushing too hard, you’ll come to the realization that you need to pace yourself now. It’s important to have a strong sense of what you can and cannot do, not by lowering your standards, but through self-honesty and realism.
Capricorn
There is a quiet theme with you in August, dear Capricorn, with a New Moon occurring in your intimacy sector on the 2nd, and Mars moving into your privacy sector on the same day. Love is private, intimate, and passionate in the month ahead, so be sure to share yourself with bravery.
Despite this introspective focus, key planets are encouraging you to explore new ideas and experiences. Jupiter is on the last leg of its journey through your sector of adventure, learning, and spirit. This is a fortunate transit that serves to open your mind and open doors to you for promotion, publishing, travel, and education. For some, a legal outcome leads to more freedom or an opportunity emerges to explore an adventure that you’ve only dreamt of in the past. Freedom of movement is of particular importance to you right now, as any feeling of being tied to a set place or routine can leave you feeling stifled.
Mercury and Venus align with Jupiter and with one another in August, and nice opportunities can emerge as a result. There may be awards and rewards, particularly around the 21-22 and 27-29. You might especially benefit from word of mouth or positive reviews. Take every opportunity to brush up on skills and boost your knowledge during this period. This can also be a good time for meeting a special friend, possibly through new interests, studies, travels, or adventures.
Aquarius
Relationship matters are moving forward this month, dear Aquarius. Your social life may have been on the dull side in recent months, and while the withdrawal or lack has not been a terrible experience for you, the liveliness that August’s energies bring to friendships may be quite welcome. Watch, however, for the drama level to rise too high.
If you need a fresh start in an important friendship or partnership, the week following the New Moon on the 2nd is excellent for beginning anew. This can also be a time when a relationship reaches a whole new level or a new relationship is born.
The Full Moon on the 18th is just shy of a Lunar Eclipse and occurs in your sign. It’s excellent for making discoveries about your true feelings.
The 23-24 can involve a reality check of sorts in a friendship, group association, or regarding a long-term goal. You may need to lay down the law or put on the brakes temporarily before moving ahead.
With Jupiter on the last leg of its journey through your solar eighth house, you may want to take full advantage of its alignments with Mercury and Venus this month on the 21-22 and 27-29. This is a time for facing fears and breaking through taboos. It may be an opportune time for receiving support or getting help. You can experience a real sense of joy through intimacy with someone special, or experience an emotional breakthrough of your own. A partner may receive a financial boost.
Pisces
Work and a sense of mission are in sharp focus this month, dear Pisces. Two strong influences begin on August 2nd: a New Moon brings a charge of energy to your sector of work, health, and habits, and you’re in a powerful position for fresh new starts in these areas of life; and Mars moves into your career sector, firing up ambitions.
Your needs and desires might often seem eclipsed by those of a partner in the month ahead, but for the most part, this is a pleasant, rewarding experience. Alternatively, your personal needs and plans are on the backburner for now. This is a natural process, and it’s better not to fight it. Honor the important people in your life and play a supportive role. In fact, there can be mutual benefits involved. You can derive much joy from feeling part of a partnership now, if applicable. The 21-22 and 27-29 are excellent for moving forward in a friendship or relationship. If you need to forgive and forget, this is a great time to do so.
Ambitions are sure to charge up this month as Mars returns to your career and reputation sector. Mars was here in March to May, but then turned retrograde and retreated into your solar ninth house – until now. Some plans and projects that have their origins in March and April may need some revisiting now. You gradually build up momentum and more wholeheartedly pursue your career and life path goals. A conservative approach in business is necessary around the 23-24 – you’ll need to slow down if you’ve been trying to push something too fast. Even so, you’re coming up with some very practical and workable long-term life strategies and plans now.
There’s a lot happening in the cosmos this week, bringing a roller-coaster of energy your way! Prepare for both ups and downs…
On Monday, you’ll have a bright day to express the best of your unusual talents, and you’ll also have the stamina to direct them in a stable manner. You can thank Venus trine Uranus combined with the Sun trine Saturn for this beautiful cosmic lift.
On Tuesday, a New Moon in Leo reminds you to open your heart as wide as possible. Loving large has its rewards. On the same day fiery Mars enters adventurous Sagittarius, motivating you to pursue the big picture until September 27.
On Friday Venus enters Virgo, and until August 29 love is found in the details. If your relationship isn’t serving a purpose, you might begin to question it.
Mercury squares Saturn and Venus squares Mars on Saturday, and communication and passion are not supported.
This trend continues on Sunday when Mercury opposes Neptune. Avoid contracts or vital decisions all weekend.
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Hi my friend,
How have you been feeling the past several weeks?
The month of July left many empaths and sensitive souls feeling disheartened, confused, and defeated.
On the surface, this might seem like it has to do with the chaos going on in the world, which is constantly delivered to us via media outlets that incite trauma, shock, and fear.
But even if you are not someone who pays close attention to the world’s state of affairs, you’ve probably noticed that you have not felt like your usual self lately.
Why is that?
That is happening because along with the turbulence happening in the world right now, a great deal is coming up internally within us.
This is a direct result of the influx of Light being downloaded into our solar system—and into every cell, fiber, and molecule of our inner and outer being.
This powerful Light is coming directly from Source Energy, with no filters or fillers.
The current high influx of Light is setting a precedent, because never before in human history have we seen this much higher Light come in at one time.
And the reason for that, is that we just could not have handled it before now.
The heartening news is that Source Energy/our Higher Self only gives us what it knows we can handle.
So although it feels like we are being stretched thin or tested in a major way at this time, it’s all part of a Divine Plan that is aligned with our highest and greatest good.
The intention of this Divine Plan is to restore harmony, peace, and sacred balance in the Universe.
When this much Light washes over our planet, deeply buried emotions, thoughts, actions, and patterns come to the surface to be addressed.
Once these things are addressed, we then have the opportunity to learn valuable lessons that help us expand and evolve, both personally and as a global family.
If you are being challenged at this time, you may be feeling disheartened or drained, either emotionally or because you are being triggered by what’s going on in the world right now.
You can move things along more quickly, by asking yourself the following questions:
The answers may not come right away.
But the simple act of asking these kinds of questions begins to affect the neurowaves in the brain, shifting our thoughts from autopilot to thinking outside the box.
In simple terms, we are changing our internal dialogue, so we don’t remain fixed in a mindset that keeps us on a mental hamster wheel.
That hamster wheel includes habitual thoughts that express fear, worry, lack, blame, judgment, and separation.
When we help the mind to think outside its usual mix, we get off that wheel.
We then open ourselves up to receive higher insight and wisdom that comes straight from our Higher Self, and from the powerful Light pouring into human consciousness at this time.
When we move through a high influx of Light as we are now, and we take that initial step of addressing the deeply buried emotions, thoughts, actions, and patterns that have been holding us back from living our greatest reality, the next step is usually an energetic cleanse.
This is why things have felt really challenging lately. We’ve simultaneously been experiencing a powerful energetic cleanse, just as we are starting to address the things we’re being asked to let go of.
Whether or not we choose to address these unconscious patterns and habits that are no longer for our highest good, the cleanse has nevertheless been in full effect.
The great news is that after a cleanse is complete, we always have the opportunity for a fresh start. And we are getting very close to entering this next phase, where we can start anew.
Before a new start begins, many of us will feel guided to see old friends we have not seen in a very long time.
Some of us feel a pull to visit the hometown or area we grew up in, which we may have left a long time ago.
This pull can also draw us to geographical locations and vortex points we may not have been to before in this lifetime, but knew in a previous lifetime.
Others will feel guided to resolve any unfinished business from their past.
If you are feeling a pull to do any of these things, then you are at the tail end of your cleansing cycle, and are about to enter your New Beginning.
On August 5, 2016, the Summer Olympic Games will begin.
The Olympics were originally created with the intention of promoting comradery, good sportsmanship, and excellence.
Over the years, the energies have evolved to create a global unity grid, bringing the world together in a peaceful way, to show that through teamwork, dedicated practice, and camaraderie, anything is possible.
For several weeks in August, countries around the world will be putting aside their differences and walking together as “One Family.”
This is big, and always creates a major boost in elevating the consciousness of humanity.
During the Olympic games, billions of people around the world will unite.
This unified field will soften our hearts to receive and anchor the higher Light of Source Energy, so that we can then move into our fresh new beginnings.
If you’ve been going through a challenging time, know that things will start to ease up for you soon.
Just remember to breathe, and take time to enjoy the magic life has to offer. Birds still chirp in the morning, and the wind still blows a beautiful breeze.
And though it may not always appear to be so, all is well.
Till next time,
Peace and progress,
Emmanuel
Every month when I start the energy report I get a vision for the month’s energy and for August I see snowy white diapers hanging on a clothesline. Now if you used cloth diapers on your babies, as I did, you know that they aren’t snowy white when you hang them up, they are all stained and blotchy but after a few hours in the sun they become bright white. So, no matter what July dished up, August’s energy can make it beautifully clear and bright but you may have to sit out in the sun for a while and that doesn’t mean get a suntan, it means to spend some time shining your light. August is the sign of Leo, the lion and lions are known for their courage. There are many opportunities for creative manifestation, love, heart opening, and new potentials if we have the courage to shine. This month’s themes are courage, creativity, clarity, love (in its energetic form), and integration.
The word courage is from the French word ‘coeur’ which means heart. ‘Courage is not the absence of fear, it is the presence of heart. We don’t need to get rid of our fears to have courage, we need to have the courage (or heart) to act in spite of our fears.’ If July brought up all of your fears, August inspires you to take action without feeling the need to wait until they go away. You may think you have to wait for the right moment or to be confident that you are ready but the only way to create movement is to take a step forward. The step doesn’t have to be big, it just has to be a step.We tend to use the word ‘love’ in the romantic sense but love is an energy first, and an emotion second.
Love is required to get our creative energy in motion and that means being open to receiving the energy required to manifest our dreams. Manifestation is both destructive and creative, where we destroy the old to allow something new to enter. It can occur with perfect rhythm and timing, like a revolving door where the energy that’s leaving is immediately replaced by what is entering. But we have to be in that love energy, and its frequency and vibration, and a big enough container to receive the higher frequencies. That’s why ‘shine on’ is our new mantra, because the brighter we shine, the more love energy we can attract and work with.
Our creative energy originates from our heart space and yours may be bruised and bloodied after July’s challenging aspects (and everything we’ve been through for the past year or more) but the only way to heal those wounds is to dis-integrate the pain and integrate new energy. It may not be possible to fully step away from the things that create the pain, but we can stop being driven by our pain and choose a different way of relating to the energy in our life. We must see pain as one option among many others and choose the option that best serves us. One way to do this is to set very clear intentions for our lives which creates a container for the energy to flow into.
We’re dealing with very ‘creative’ energy this month and while that may manifest for you as a desire to take painting or jewelry making lessons, it has strong energetic roots. Our reality is an unfolding process of creative manifestation. Where we feel stuck is where we are no longer actively engaged with our creative energy. With all of the heavy Chiron, Saturn, and Neptune energy this month, as well as the Uranus/Eris conjunction and the ongoing echoes of the Pluto/Uranus square of 2012 to 2015, the desire to get out of our ruts may be strong.
Watch for a tendency to weed things out of your life in August, and that may happen somewhat ruthlessly. Are there any unwanted weeds choking out the plants you want to have room to bloom? Are they taking up too much space or using the energy which could be empowering your dreams?
This will be a month where we get to practice duality, being multi-dimensional in our human form so we can learn to function as both human and divine – one is not better or less than the other. Ascension is an integration, not a takeover. We do not destroy 3D so 5D can take over; we integrate higher dimensions into our 3D paradigms so they take on higher aspects. We see examples of that all around us today as people are more socially aware, less willing to tolerate injustice, separation, discrimination, and any form of disenfranchisement. These are examples of our movement into duality and that will be an ongoing theme through 2020.
We have some stellar astro aspects in August, starting with the New Moon on the 2ndwhich is also the date Mars moves out of Scorpio (finally) and into Sagittarius. The new moon features close connections to Neptune and Saturn, highlighting its ongoing square. Is there balance between our reality and our illusions? Is there something that has outlived its usefulness in our lives but we’re hanging on to it for our own reasons and are those reasons still valid? Are those reasons the truth for us or are they another illusion?
The upcoming US presidential election is an uneasy topic — who is going to be running and who will win? In light of all of the unsettled energy right now, it’s hard to tell and we will have to wait until we get closer to voting day to see who is left. Anything is possible right now, and the best we can do is hold our intention for the highest outcome for everyone and the situation. The light always wins in the end, that may be helpful to keep in mind now.
The full moon on August 18 is almost an eclipse and it’s at 25 degree of Aquarius which is a repeat of the last few months of full moons at this degree. It is also the degree of many of the larger planets now, so they’re all acting together now, supporting our transformation. It connects with the ongoing Uranus/Eris conjunction and since Uranus rules Aquarius, this full moon is extra potent. We have seen the power of the Uranus/Eris conjunction in Brexit, the events around the US presidential election, protests in France, and other parts of the world where the ‘status quo’ has become the ‘status no’. We can expect more of this for the next few years as we seek to recalibrate a world that has tipped too far in the direction of the elite, the power mongers, and those who wish to rule, not lead.
And at that full moon we have Mercury and Jupiter connecting in Virgo, and connecting with Chiron, the wounded healer. Chiron has been playing a big role in our ongoing healing cycles and has been prominent, since it has been in Pisces, for several years. This is assisting in our evolution as Chiron keeps poking our wounds, the places where we hurt, reminding us that as long as it hurts it isn’t healed yet. Those of you born between 1964 and 1968 are having your Chiron return, a rather unpleasant sort of midlife crisis where all of your choices, decisions, and consequences come up for review. It lasts about two years.
And on the 11th Mercury enters its shadow in preparation for its retrograde in September. It’s in Virgo, a sign that Mercury rules (although Chiron should rule Virgo), so this will be a potent one and the retro point is 29 Virgo, a powerful point. Including the before and after shadow period, Mercury retrograde lasts about 9 weeks. While some people tell you to avoid doing anything new during this period, that’s a long time to wait in today’s fast paced world. New things started in a Mercury retro generally have to be re-done in some way, and things get missed, details are overlooked, and delays do happen. Just add extra time for travel delays and if the communication is important, double check to ensure that it was received.
Later this month, on the 23rd, Mars will join Saturn and that could be a rather fiery day. When the planet of restriction (Saturn) meets the planet of action (Mars), the fur can fly. Saturn is also coming out of its retrograde, so it will be ready for action. You can expect events on the world stage to be rather volatile as we’re still in the heavy Uranus/Eris energy and the Saturn/Neptune square. If you’re wondering why I am adding so many astrological references, it’s because the planets are part of our energy system and they mirror what is happening with us.
Venus also covers three signs this month, Leo, Virgo, and Libra. We get 3 different aspects of Venus energy this month too, which is rather unusual. While it’s not comfortable in Virgo, it will conjunct both Jupiter and the Node in Virgo, which should be very pleasant energies.
And as we close out this month we’re going to experience the energetic duality on the collective level that we are also going through in our own lives. It’s a mixed bag of easy and challenging, positive and negative, with some really tough energies thrown into the mix as well as some very free flowing energies that will lighten things up. This is where we have to learn to make the most of the positive energies and use them to help us overcome the challenges. A spiritual life is not free from challenges, it is free in every aspect, including in the face of challenges. And we’re winding up phase 1 of our new spiritual awakening cycle as we have the final days of Jupiter in Virgo this month and next month Jupiter heads into Libra for 12 months. What were you doing in September 1991 to October 1993 and September 2004 to October 2005 that may be coming up for review now?
If you’re ready to shine, August will be a welcome relief from the energies we have had so far this year. So let’s shine on, get back in the saddle, and have a fantastic month.
I’ve long been a fan of silence. Not of awkward, ‘let the ground swallow me whole’ silences, but nurturing, life-affirming silence when I’m feeling truly in tune with myself and life. In this busy, noisy, distraction-filled world, it can be hard to notice the silence but it’s always there. Sometimes we need to look for it, other times it finds us, but it never leaves us. Silence is the space where true wisdom can be found, it’s the willingness to be still, fully present and without distraction. It’s a willingness to wholeheartedly listen without distraction.
Of course, it’s in the silence where truth resides. We may try to fill up our lives with the distraction of things to do, places to go and people to see but, at the core of our beings, the truth remains, never ebbing, never waning. Yet, what is truth? Is it something to seek, something to want or is it best to bury it beneath distractions as it’s inconvenient, awkward or just too painful? Is truth an awareness of ‘the answer’ or is it simply an acknowledgement of the question or an acceptance of the reality there is no answer or the realisation that we never knew the question in the first place! (my head hurts!)
Perhaps it’s our quest for truth that is the ultimate distraction as it keeps us away from where we are as we focus on where we think we need to be? In the silence, when we willingly and consciously enter it, we begin to realise truth is neither something to seek or something to attain as it’s with us already.
What is silence though for even in the absence of sound, our minds often whir and churn, constantly exploring new terrain. Is silence the absence of sound or is it something more? Do we run from the silence because we fear it’s an empty, voidal space? Is silence what’s achieved when we face our Truth or is silence simply a quiet moment? Yet, many sit in silent moment listening to bird song or the wind in the trees, so is silence more of a quiet moment within our hearts and souls where we feel more connected and alive than usual?
Many people are uncomfortable with silence. They wriggle and squirm, trying to dull the silence with noise and chatter. Is this what drives the modern world’s seeming obsession with 24/7 news, iPhones constantly in hand and distractions everywhere? Do we fear the quiet as the inconvenience of truth resides there and looking into the mirror of the soul means eyes wide open in the cold light of day.
To me, the measure of a true connection is the ability to happily sit in a silent moment together. To sit in silence with another without feeling a pressure to fill it with noise or empty words is a gift. Communication is important but silence is no less a valid form of communication than words, particularly, empty words. I find myself energetically recoiling when I’m in the presence of someone who speaks incessantly; their words lose power and meaning as they become lost in a flood of noise. I stop hearing what such people say as despite speaking so much, they’re not saying anything. My eyes glaze over and I can’t focus on the words or anything else. They’re so lost in speaking they don’t notice the body language and carry on regardless. Stop!!
To me, a valued connection is one where each word counts and where the silence is never avoided or pushed away. The silence is a gift as it’s the space where we can truly find ourselves. When distractions fall away, we are left with our reality and many dislike where they find themselves in life. Yet unless we acknowledge where we are, how can we change it?
Even when life feels chaotic and loud, if we take a deep breath, we become aware of the silence: the gaps and the spaces in-between the noise where the magic resides. It’s in these gaps where creativity sparks and where new ideas form. In the silence, we can hear our own hearts and souls, and we move into alignment with our true essence.
It’s important to consciously and willingly choose to embrace silence. It’s equally as important to stop forcing noise and distraction. Silence, when cultivated, begins to take on a life of its own and it ebbs and flows like the breath. The concept of talking less and saying more matters as it’s a doorway into the silent moments. Using words with wisdom and consideration gives them purpose. There are too many words being thrown about without a thought around the world, so the truly wise words get lost in the throng. When we learn to appreciate the silence and learn the art of using words with wisdom, we begin to hear the messages of great value hidden amongst the rest…
With love,
Sarah-Jane
Aries
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August looks set to be a time of insight, revelation and vision as you begin to see your life from a brand new perspective. You have been running on one particular treadmill for quite some time now and you’ve been ticking along quite effortlessly; it’s not that you’re unhappy but there is a sense that treadmills are not really your ‘thing’ as you are much more of an open road, off road, unchartered terrain kind of person. It’s admirable that you have been maintaining the status quo for so long but why? Why is running on the spot better, easier or preferable to the open road? Only you can answer that question truthfully and although there may be a temptation to gloss over it in order to avoid answering in order to carry on maintaining the status quo, sometimes the truth is the only path to take. Whilst this could upset the apple cart and cause the treadmill to come to a grinding halt, maybe it’s time for a change?
Stepping off the treadmill doesn’t have to mean abandoning your duties and responsibilities, it’s simply a sign that you are willing to take a more attuned and empowered role in the journey of your own life from now on. You are a bright, visionary and intuitive soul, and you are also full of creative fire and drive, so, when you put your mind to it, there really isn’t much holding you back! It’s time to find out why the treadmill has felt like such a safe place for so long in order to understand your motivations so you can break the cycle. This is a time for you to inject new life and soul into the story of your life and you have both pen and paper (or paint brush and canvas, or PC or…!) in your hands now. It sounds a little clichéd, but what happens next is up to you…
Taurus
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The theme of getting your life ‘right’ continues to ebb and flow into your consciousness over the weeks ahead as you begin to step back a little in order to see the bigger picture. You have always been conscientious and you have been keen to live the best life possible but the drive for this has often been to enable others to live the best life possible as a result. Your motivation is rarely self-serving as your focus is on trying to be the best version of you possible in order to create the best for others but this has resulted in you creating an ever increasing distance between your true essence and the you that you present to the world. Being superman or wonder woman may feel inspiring and it certainly enables you to do some wonderful and admirable things, but it starts to feel a little hollow when you realise it’s just a costume as your heart and soul aren’t fully engaged in the process. It’s not that you don’t want to enable and inspire others, but there are other ways to do it.
Self-sacrificing your own needs has always been the most obvious and easy to you as you are the only one that suffers but it’s time to finally realise that this isn’t the case as, in truth, everyone suffers when you are not you. You are a vibrant soul and when you are in tune with this, your radiance reaches out widely into the world. This isn’t because of the costume you wear but it’s because your heart and soul breathe life, hope and inspiration into others. Being you doesn’t diminish what you can do for others, it enhances it. In addition, getting life ‘right’ is about being the best version of you that you can be, so put the costume away and love the truth of your beauty revealed as you gaze into the mirror of your soul…
Gemini
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August looks set to be a time of letting go and letting love as you begin to loosen your grip on your breath and allow your lungs to fill fully, wholly and completely. It’s not that you’ve been deliberately holding your breath but there’s a sense you have recoiled slightly from life over time due to challenges and obstacles and, as a result of this, your breath has become a little shorter and lighter in an attempt to try to contain the moment in a more manageable way. It’s something that everyone does, usually subconsciously as it’s a natural reaction to try to retreat slightly when the going gets tough. However, it’s easy to forget to exhale fully once again when the challenges pass, so over the years, the space you take up in the world gets ever so slightly smaller and smaller.
This seems to be a potent time for you to become more aware of your breath and of the space you take actually up in the world rather than the space you think you take up. You will see that when you step into stillness and breathe more deeply and mindfully, you feel more connected to both yourself and the world. You seem ready now to find a new balance in your life in order to let go of the fear of hurt, pain and challenge in order to accept them more wholeheartedly. This is not the same as welcoming or calling them into your life, it’s a process of accepting that they already do exist as you’ve already experienced them and rather than trying to eradicate them, allowing them to breathe with you rather than against you. In other words, it’s time to allow all of the facets of you to come together into a glorious whole; this isn’t about being perfect it’s about being perfect exactly as you are…
Cancer
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As you continue to try to align the colourful world of your imagination, hopes and dreams with the seemingly grey or colourless landscape of your reality, there is a need for you to stop being quite so hard on yourself! Your life may not be exactly as you’d hoped it to be but grey or colourless? Stark, hollow and empty describes a grey vision of life, one where hopes and dreams have been dashed and where the cold, hard light of day has eroded faith and faded colour. Yet, is your life truly this lifeless or is this simply how it feels compared to the vividness of your imagination? There’s no denying that you are a dreamer, yet why do dreams have to stay in your head? Why not find ways to bring the colour and texture out of your head and into your everyday life? This isn’t to say that you are unhappy or finding your life overtly hollow, but there is a distinct sense of lack when it comes to feeling that warm, fuzzy feeling inside that lets you know everything is tickety-boo.
If your landscape feels colourless then pick up a pen or some paint and get to work! You can paint by numbers or go freestyle, it really doesn’t matter as long as you allow the energy within you to flow into all areas of your life. When it boils down to it, you need to understand why you hold your dreams inside rather than allowing them the opportunity to come to life and blossom. Does fear hold you back? Fear of failure? Fear of success? Fear of the reality of your dreams not being as colourful as they are in your head? Fear of realising that by trying to make your dreams a reality you have to acknowledge them, own them and make a choice? Acknowledge your fear but don’t let it stop you as you are ready now to paint the sky with stars…
Leo
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‘Curiosity killed the cat’ is a fitting proverb for you this month, and not because there is any hint that you are poking your nose where it doesn’t belong! Curiosity is often a healthy and positive thing as it facilitates learning and evolution, however there is a sense that your innate sense of curiosity has wilted lately as you have lost that va-va voom passion to ‘boldly go where no one has gone before’. In many ways, for you this proverb would be better said ‘Lack of curiosity killed the cat’! Yet the word killing cuts through the passion somewhat, as this is not about death of a feline but about the shrinkage in your soul that arises when you don’t allow your passion to roam freely across the plains of life. So, in fact, this proverb would be better written ‘A lack of passion and spark diminishes your soul’. That’s better. So, scratch the first proverb, your new mantra is ‘passion lights the spark of your soul’. It took a while, but we got there in the end!
August looks set to be a month for you to ignite the touch paper as you begin to feel a surge of creative confidence when it comes to moving your life forwards. You have held back as you felt a tinge of belief that too much exploration (curiosity) wouldn’t be good for you as it might make you realise that where you are now in life isn’t where you truly want to be, but deep down, you know that being free and being you is the only true pathway to walk. You are not a caged animal, nor are you much of a believer in proverbs but ‘passion lights the spark of your soul’ feels buoyant enough to work for you and, at the end of the day, this is all about you and the time has come for you to sparkle and twinkle…
Virgo
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As you continue to look deeply into the mirror of your soul you are beginning to see the truth and the beauty of the reflection gazing back at you. There have been moments during this process when you’ve been convinced you’ve seen a wink or a smirk from your reflection but you have dismissed this as it makes no logical sense! However, the more deeply you go within, the more you will realise just how clever you have been at creating layer upon layer of ‘stuff’ in life that has acted as a distraction keeping you away from the smirking, winking reflection otherwise known as your true essence. You look longingly at the ‘you’ you want to be but see it in the mirror not in yourself. It’s not that you don’t want to be you but it’s somehow been easier to keep on keeping on rather than unearthing your core and allowing your true essence to redefine and reshape your life.
Yet, although keeping on has been easier, it hasn’t stopped you from regularly gazing into the mirror contemplating what might reside there. Whilst it is likely to take you sometime before you truly accept your imperfections and idiosyncrasies, there is a sense that you are beginning to see how chasing perfection has been thwarting any attempts you’ve made at finding a true sense of balance in your life. After all, if you’re chasing something, how can you be present in the here and now? At the same time, it’s important to discern between acceptance and any feelings you are ‘giving in’ by letting go of the chase for perfection. You’re not. Accepting yourself exactly as you are enables you to love yourself fully and to allow your true character to emerge winking, smiling and gleefully encouraging you to stop gazing into the mirror and to know that the depths of your soul are not in the mirror but in your heart in the here and now. It’s time to make your reflections match…
Libra
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Different pathways continue to converge and diverge, like a river flowing in two or more directions at the same time, bringing new ideas, opportunities and thoughts both into and out of your life, there is a sense that you are beginning to stop feeling quite so overwhelmed with the flow and instead start to align yourself with the process. It could be said that a river flowing in two directions at once can only ever leave you in the same place, but these are rivers merging, coming together from different sources and there is a sense of movement and shift in your life as you can see new pastures and terrain from all angles and all perspectives. There is an air of trepidation and excitement as you cautiously gaze over the horizon in an attempt to see where you are going, but, at the same time, you are also beginning to trust the flow as you know you are being taken exactly to where you need to be.
Of course, there are the finer details to take care of in all big decisions, but these seem minor compared to moving yourself into position to make a conscious and awakened choice. Once you have decided, you know everything will flow, yet, fear kicks in and tickles your toes, shifting your attention away from the flow and into a more cautious space. Caution is a thing of wisdom but it can also be stifling as living life cautiously suggests never having the courage to let go, set sail and find out where the confluence of rivers will take you. August looks set to be a month of choice: caution or confluence! Hold on or let go. There may be a way to do both, and if there is you’d be the one to find it, but don’t try too hard to outwit the flow or it may outwit you. Take a breath and breathe deeply into life as it’s waiting to breathe into you…
Scorpio
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Knowing yourself and being yourself have never been particularly straight forward for you as being you isn’t particularly straight forward! Your depths are full of mystery and the journey to self-discovery is one of twists, turns and unchartered terrain. In many ways you love being so complex as it makes life interesting but there is a part of you longing to gain a truer sense of self to enable you to feel centred and in balance. Whilst on many levels you do know yourself, you know the you that ebbs and flows with the currents of life rather than the you that has a clear sense of purpose and direction. Being yourself is rather more complicated as being yourself can only come from truly knowing yourself, after all, unless you know yourself who will you be? Yet, although you do long to reclaim a stronger sense of purpose, you do find a sense of comfort in going along with the flow of life even though this is usually the flow that others direct and channel. The reason for this is the path of least resistance!
In other words, it’s the easiest path with the less challenge in terms of upsetting the apple cart. You do feel frustration that such a passive pathway inevitably means you will have to sacrifice aspects of yourself but the upshot of such a choice is an unmistakably easier existence! However, passivity really isn’t a characteristic you are well known for, you have fire in your watery, emotional belly and you seem ready now to dive right into the core of your being in order to get lost in your wonderful, mysterious depths. These depths are not inconvenient (even though they often do complicate your choices and decisions) but they are the source of your creativity and ultimately the pathway to both knowing, and being, yourself…
Sagittarius
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Your vast and exceedingly long ‘to do’ list in life continues to take centre stage throughout August as you begin to see the energy it takes just to maintain such an impressive and mighty list of aspirations and goals. Whilst there is every chance you will be able to tick off every single item at some point in your life, it’s important to realise that it’s what you do now that truly counts rather than what you may, or may not, do tomorrow. Of course, having goals keeps you motivated but it also seems that having so many goals can also leave you feeling disappointed that you haven’t, as yet, reached where you want to be. You of all people should know that where you want to be is not a single point as it changes and moves constantly due to the natural ebb and flow of life as well as your own personal evolution as what once seemed important can change over time.
So, there is every chance goals that once seemed crucial now seem less so, and vice versa. It therefore seems to be a prudent time for you to review your ‘to do’ list, to consider what your true goals really are and to accept that life will always be a journey as, even if you did complete everything currently on your ‘to do’ list, by the time you reach the end of it, there will be many new items added as that’s just a part of being human. Your ‘to do’ list is unquestionably like the painting of the ‘Forth Bridge’: it never stops. So, rather than feel frustrated that you haven’t reached the end of it, be more present in the here and now to make the most of every single achievement you do make. At the same time, enjoy the journey as it’s the journey where the fun resides…
Capricorn
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August looks set to be a month of inspired and enthusiastic creativity as you not only start to feel the winds of change gaining momentum but you jump on the thermals and currents and let them take you into new terrain! Maintaining the status quo is often the easiest choice as it can make for a quieter life, allowing you to move forward without feeling the strain of discordance or friction when others pull against you. However, sometimes making such a choice can be the hardest pathway to follow as it means willingly sacrificing aspects of yourself in order to make others happy. You are unquestionably a generous and giving soul but it’s important to know your true motivations as it’s easy to slip into the status quo as a distraction from ever having to make any big or life-changing decisions! With the winds of change whipping up a frenzy it may be hard to ignore them and you could be in for a bit of a wake-up call as some big decisions are on the horizon.
You have mastered the art of dancing with the flow of life in order to travel along as efficiently as possible and this takes skill and wisdom, but it also means a gradual erosion of your true sense of self as your soul becomes carved by the whispers of time shaped by the choices of others. Whilst you have the ability to navigate just about any terrain in life, you seem ready now to create your own landscape by becoming one with your own flow and sense of self in order to step onto a new pathway. This won’t necessarily mean the winds will whip up into a storm but it does suggest a need to allow yourself the space and freedom you deserve to give your true essence the room to soar on those thermals as you boldly go where you have never gone before…
Aquarius
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The concept of self-belief looks set to take centre stage throughout August as you find yourself at a crossroads in life. You have always been a passionate, inspirational and deep thinker, often rolling ideas around your head that are way ahead of their time. Your ideas frequently feel as though they don’t yet ‘fit’ as the wheels of time move slower than you do. As a result, you can feel slightly out of kilter with the world as you move at one speed and most of those around you move at a different speed. Of course there are times when others speed ahead of you and also times when you willingly choose to meander rather than run. However, it’s hard feeling interconnected when you function at a different pace to others as there’s always a sense of incongruence or disjointedness which you feel acutely; it’s not something you can ignore or put aside as it shapes and defines your pathway through life.
You often feel the need to temper or dampen down your ideas in order to fit in with the ‘norm’ even though inwardly you just want to be free to be you. Over time you have grown more used to living at a different speed to others but it’s been hard for you to give up on the idea that ‘one day’ things will change. Well, August looks set to be a potent turning point for you as you stand at a new crossroads and you have a plethora of directions to choose from. One maintains the status quo as much as the status quo could ever be maintained, and the others all offer different opportunities. There is a sense though that one pathway feels as though it’s moving at the same speed as you so watch out for it as stepping on will be effortless. This doesn’t mean everything will change but, in many ways, everything will change as you will start to feel more aligned and in-balance than ever before…
Pisces
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The concept of being ‘stuck in-between a moment’ struck a powerful and resonant note with many of you last month as you have reached a natural turning point in your life and it’s easy to feel that you’re neither here nor there: fully awakened in the present moment or standing where you think you need to be in order to feel fully awakened. You have spent a great deal of your life giving: giving love, giving your time, giving your energy, giving up on dreams for others and giving more to others than you do yourself. This is a powerful theme that has shaped your life for a very long time but there is a sense you are now becoming more aware of the dynamics involved and realising that your tendency to ‘over give’ often comes from a need to reaffirm your own sense of value or worth. It’s not that you lack confidence or self-belief, but you have spent so long being you for others you have forgotten what being you for you actually means. It’s not selfish to be you for you, it’s wonderful and delicious.
It’s not wrong to take time out for yourself or to say ‘No!’ once in a while. It’s time now for you to dig a little deeper in order to understand why you give so much and sacrifice so much. Of course you are a naturally generous person but it’s important you start to ask yourself some probing questions as this dynamic cannot carry on indefinitely as you cannot carry the weight of the world (or bigger!) on your shoulders all of the time, after all, your name isn’t Atlas. Do you over-give because you don’t feel your own worth? Do you over give as a distraction to avoid looking at your own life or inner discord? Only you can answer these questions but it’s important to explore this now as you are ready to step out of the moment you’ve been stuck in as you are ready to fly free…
The Moon today is in a Waxing Crescent Phase. A Waxing Crescent is the first Phase after the New Moon and is a great time to see the features of the moon’s surface. During this phase the Moon can be seen in the wester sky after the sun dips below the horizon at sunset. The moon is close to the sun in the sky and mostly dark except for the right edge of the moon which becomes brighter as the days get closer to the next phase which is a First Quarter with a 50% illumination.
365 Days of Meditation on the Goddess – Day 25
When you need to see things clearer.
River of red, pool of black
Target my focus to stay on track.
Hocus pocus, let me see,
All things before me with clarity
365 Days of Meditations on the Goddess
Enzer Mata
Each year in Japan the festival of Aomori Nebuta commemorates the beginning of the harvest season. The celebration begins with a parade of bamboo effigies, with grotesquely painted faces that are used to frighten away the spirits of sleep. The rituals that follow are designed to keep the farmers awake for longer periods of time allowing them to complete their harvesting.
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