The astro energy in August is spread out, such that there are 4 different periods where the planets are most active.
August 1 – 2
Mars squares Jupiter at the start of the month, creating an expansive open energy. This may lead to new ideas, or demand that you get out of your comfort zone. There can be a testy quality to this, so hopefully short tempers or hasty choices don’t spoil the potential for adventure.
August 8 – 11
This period includes the Sun (16 Leo) square Saturn (16 Scorpio) and trine Uranus (16 Aries), Mercury cazimi at 15 – 16 Leo and the Aquarius Full Moon at 18 Aquarius. Busy! The Sun aspects can ask you to clarify who you are and what you stand for, which will include identifying who and what you’re not. It may also mean making public an unconventional choice. Being clear about limits, expectations and what’s realistic will be important.
Mercury cazimi can bring a period of enhanced insight, bright ideas and brilliant conversations. This energy will peak between 2.20am – 2.32am on August 9 (Sydney time), which is between 12.20pm – 12.32pm August 8 in the eastern timezone (New York/Toronto). It will be in play for about 4 hours before and after these periods so keep a pen handy, act on your ideas or push ahead with logistical and business matters.
Every Full Moon brings heightened emotions and insight suggesting the weekend may bring fresh perspective or new understanding about a current situation. Read more about this Aquarius Full Moon here.
August 14 – 18
Two different but dynamic energies are activated as Mars at 11 Scorpio sextiles Pluto at 11 Capricorn and Venus conjuncts Jupiter.
Mars and Pluto together speak of force, and indicate your efforts can help you push through barriers or move a mountain now. This is one of the best versions of a focussed, driven and determined Mars. Set your heart to something you’re passionate about and marvel at how much you can achieve when you really want it.
Venus passing over Jupiter at 7 Leo activates an inspired and uplifting energy that invites you to think and dream big, especially in love, relationships, to do with money and regarding adding a little luxury to life. Venus and Jupiter can bring blessings, opportunity or abundance and if you choose to put energy into something – or someone – you love now you can reap truly stellar rewards. The undertone of this combination is one of generosity and so random acts of kindness are encouraged. Sharing the abundance in your life will help you tap into the good in the universe.
August 24 – 27
Again, we have two different planetary pairings, each offering something special.
Mars combines with Saturn in Scorpio at 17 Scorpio. This pairing holds so much in it I may write another post closer the time. In short, it represents a combination of action (Mars) and focus (Saturn) suggesting what you do now can help you move forwards on a long term goal. It may be a time of either reaping rewards for past efforts, or dealing with the consequences of what you didn’t do but should have.
In addition, this is the only time Mars and Saturn combine in Scorpio, suggesting there is some kind of peak or release that will occur that is tied into the longer Saturn in Scorpio cycle (October 2012 – December 2014). Consider what you’ve been working on or obsessed with in this timeframe and think about how you could push forward or cut ties (whichever is most relevant to your circumstances) during this window of time.
Mars brings the energy of doing, while Saturn helps you follow through. Potent indeed!
This end-of-the-month window also includes a Mercury at 17 Virgo sextile Saturn at 17 Scorpio aspect. This is all about diligence, details and decisions. Little things matter, and analysing facts will be essential. Plans can be made, commitments clarified and contracts signed off. Promises made now will be kept.