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This week’s astrology forecast:
August 17th – 23rd
Message for the week:
A bit of a strange week all in all, being in the middle of an eclipse season, with last week’s Solar Eclipse and next week’s Lunar Eclipse. Long term planning is off the table, with life changing so rapidly that it is enough just to deal with what is right in front of you. The week is also bracketed with two challenging aspects: Mars square to Neptune on Monday and Venus being opposite Saturn on Friday.
The Mars/Neptune aspect creates confusion and difficulty of knowing what is true and what is not—feelings of being muddled, rather than clear and decisive. However, Monday also has two favorable aspects, which can help offset the funky Mars/Neptune energy. Mercury trine to stabilizing Saturn can bring mental clarity if you stick with what is real and evident, and Venus is sextile to fortunate Jupiter, enhancing magnetism—trust what you attract to you, more than what you initiate.
Saturn’s restrictive influence on Venus will impact love and money issues on Friday. It is not a favorable time to start a new relationship and existing relationships may face a reality check—it is better to work through issues rather than avoid them. Financially, this is a good day to sit with your budget and see what expenses you can eliminate.
Monday: A big day in the heavens with three major aspects: Mars is square to Neptune; Mercury is trine to Saturn; and Venus is sextile to Jupiter. The Mars/Neptune aspect is the concerning one, which is notorious for leading to ill-advised courses of action from imagination distorting your perceptions. The supportive aspects to Mercury and Venus will help and it might be best to not initiate changes in your plans—better to go with what is already planned and what you attract to you. Relationships are highlighted with the Moon starting the day in companionable Libra moving into passionate Scorpio this afternoon. The Moon is square to eruptive Pluto and then trine to Mars late tonight stirring up strong desires.
Tuesday: A good day for business and financial dealings with the Moon in financially shrewd Scorpio. You should be more cautious with money matters midday, while the Moon squares inflated Jupiter, which can make you more confident than the situation deserves. Don’t get caught looking for problems that aren’t there this evening, when the Moon forms a quizzical quincunx to Saturn.
Wednesday: A good day for people watching with the Moon in deep feeling Scorpio square to the Sun in radiant Leo as the only aspect. As you interact with others, notice discrepancies you sense between their outward presentation and what is going on with them beneath the surface. This is a day to be shrewd and calculating rather than spontaneous.
Thursday: An upbeat vibe is in the air with the Moon entering “happy-go-lucky” Sagittarius today, supported and uplifted by harmonious aspects to both Pluto and Neptune this morning. Expect the unexpected midday, while the Moon is opposite unpredictable Uranus. With no further aspects, you are free to put on your explorer’s cap and see what you can see.
Friday: Venus, the planet of love and money, is opposite restrictive Saturn today, bringing a reality check to relationships and finances. A good day to examine your budget and set healthy boundaries in your relationships. However, the day is not all dour, with the Moon in enthusiastic Sagittarius trine stabilizing Saturn and in a stimulating sextile to delightful Venus to start the day, and then no further aspects. Perhaps set a limit on how much you can spend and then go out and have some fun!
Saturday: The Sun moves into Virgo today, bringing awareness of the approaching fall season and what you need to prepare for it. Virgo also enhances all fitness activities. The Moon starts the day in optimistic Sagittarius moving into pragmatic Capricorn midday—perhaps go for a hike this morning and tend to weekend chores this afternoon. The Moon squares escapist Neptune tonight—movie night?
Sunday: A bit of a pissy day all in all, with the Moon in “I just want to get things done” Capricorn in a Grand Square with an opposition to easily agitated Mars and square to the Venus opposite Saturn aspect. Plans tend to go awry with interfering pressures from others standing in the way. It might be best to plan projects that don’t involve others if you really want to accomplish something. The Sun is trine to Chiron, making for a good day to help those in need.
May the stars be with you!
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