In terms of major aspects, this week is quieter, with just a Mercury trine Uranus aspect in play on Thursday.
Venus bats her delicate gossamer wings and enters Libra, shifting the energy around love and relationships. Jupiter begins to square Uranus, which is stronger next week, but will now start to shake things up.
The Moon waxes, moving through the first quarter and gibbous phases. Even though there isn’t a huge amount of planetary action, the Moon’s waxing influence does encourage growth and progress.
Wednesday: First Quarter Moon Phase
The opening square between the Sun and Moon reflects the tension of growth. For a person or situation to become more than what it is, it must leave behind that which is familiar and push beyond known boundaries. The First Quarter Moon phase describes the desire to blossom, but brings the recognition of the need to push a little.
‘And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom.’ Anais Nin
Mid week may highlight some frustration or tension, but if so, it’s really a cue that you’ve outgrown the status quo. Seek new challenges. Set new goals. The undertone of August involves two potent Jupiter aspects (one to Pluto, now subsiding, and one to Uranus, just beginning), and there is an abundance of opportunity to stretch yourself and push forward. The key is you have to push, magical and exciting new possibilities are unlikely to fall into your lap, but on the flip side, a little effort can take you a long way. What will you push forward towards?
Wednesday/Thursday: Mercury Trine Uranus
This mind bending aspect helps you broaden your perspective to consider radical alternatives. Occurring under the inspiration of the adventurous Sagittarius Moon, mid – late this week is wild, wicked and wonderful.
Anything really is possible, but before you can manifest a radical experience you must first contemplate it’s existence. The more you ponder possibilities, the more exciting life gets. If you catch yourself saying, ‘That’s not possible’ or ‘Practically speaking, that would be difficult’ challenge yourself to think differently.
You might like this prompt, which I first found while studying counseling eons ago:
“If I could do, be or have anything, I would……
The point with Uranus/Mercury is to make the mind (Mercury) radical (Uranus). Unconventional or out-of-character choices may appeal so don’t limit yourself based on expectations or past patterns. This is a break through energy that offers excitement and fresh experiences for those who dare think their way out of the present.
Thursday/Friday: Fire Grand Trine – Moon/Mercury/Uranus
Shortly after Mercury and Uranus trine, the Moon enters the fray, adding emphasis to this already stimulating pairing. Later this week brings a dynamic grand fire trine, just for a few hours. This is boldness personified and demands action in the pursuit of said radical ideas. It’s all very Mark Twain ala this quote:
‘Explore. Dream. Discover’
Push boundaries. Try new things. Visit different places. What’s new, fresh, different or exotic helps catapult you into a whole new space. Grand fire trines demand action as they represent the best of the daring pioneer. Do at least one thing that moves you towards a whole new paradigm.
Friday/Saturday: Venus in Libra
Venus comes into her own in Libra, one of her home signs. This is the yang (air) side to Venus, which spotlights social connections and the power of discussion in relationships.
Diplomacy counts and compromise is key to romance.
Since we all respond to the same cycles uniquely, first consider your own relationship to diplomacy and compromise. Are you already someone who over does this, and often find yourself coming last after catering to others needs? (This can be a concern for those with Cancer, Libra, Pisces planets.)
Or, are you someone who always puts yourself first and struggles to work with others/in a team? (Typically an issue for those with Aries, Leo, Scorpio planets.) Maybe you do both but only in specific circumstances.
If you already overdo compromising and accommodating others, take care you don’t go into extremes as Venus energises Libra. Consider how you could create more balance and fairness so your needs get as much attention as others.
If you’re still trying to work out what compromising or working with others means, the next four weeks brings plenty of opportunities to step back and let someone else lead.
Essentially, with Venus in Libra, it’s about relationship needs rather than personal priorities.
Venus in Libra is ultimately a rediscovery of how to work with others, to create win/win scenarios. These work best when everyone expresses their needs, and compromise is offered by all. This doesn’t mean you get everything you want, rather you work with a partner, peers or family to come up with scenarios that are ideal for the relationship you share.
Over to you – love to hear how you’re experiencing current astrology in your life/chart!