On August 4th, Venus enters Virgo with Stationary Mercury.
This is just a few hours after the New Moon. We have an opportunity to examine our need to love, and our wish to be of service. Without a contribution to society, we can feel lost. Love is infinite and forever; its’ expressions are temporal, and evaporate unless we share.
Mercury turns Retrograde on the 5th, and goes Direct on the 28th.
In the process of examining the things that go wrong, we find out things about ourselves. This is three weeks that start with examining the world, and ends with an interior climax.
On the 7th, Jupiter Sesquiquadrate Pluto brings the shine of luck to our activities.
To see what is truly worth studying is to use this time productively.
On the 10th, Mars Parallels Jupiter and comes to Conjunction on the 14th. On the 12th, Mars is Sesquiquadrate Pluto. This outlines a four day period where the rocket fuel is high octane.
On the 15th, Mercury Retrogrades back into Leo, and initiates a three week period of self-analysis. Key public figures come under close scrutiny on the world stage.
On the 16th, Mars Square Saturn ends a week of runaway growth. There is a pause which will provide a more sedentary outlook next week.
On the 19th, Jupiter Square Saturn encourages the expanse started at the time of the Conjunction in December 2020. Our will to innovate will be tested.
On the 29th, Venus enters Libra and ushers in a 25 day period where it is easier to establish relationships based on equality.
The New Moon
The New Moon on the 12th degree of Leo on August 4th occurs at 7:13 AM EDT. The New Moon in Leo is always a time of consolidation (fixed) of our sense of self (fire). This year the New Moon is Sextile the Mars/Jupiter Conjunction in Gemini. Mars is desire, Jupiter is ritual, Gemini is communication. Mars and Jupiter are ruled by Stationary Mercury in Virgo; the world is on fire with a flood of information. Because Mercury (reason) is fairly close to Venus (the heart), we have the option of making sure that we are kind to others and faithful to our own higher standard of behavior. This will get clearer and easier throughout the month because we practice. Venus (our love nature) is working overtime; she is Quincunx both Neptune and Pluto and is the focal point of a Yod; and she either expresses our most potent emotions or just goes numb. Our sensitivities are greatly influenced by forces outside of our direct control. Venus is triggered into motion by her Square to Uranus (god of sudden change); we are destined to express our feelings in a new way all month. This will be transformative. Our effect on others is the proving ground. What brings peace and harmony? What needs to be transformed? We assert; if no one is listening, we need to be the listener.
The Full Moon
The Full Moon on the 19th is on the 27th degree of Leo/Aquarius at 2:25 PM EDT. The Full Moon is usually a time of completion and letting go. Uranus is at the base of a T-square with the Sun and Moon. Change comes, not by choice or initiative, but because circumstances dictate it. The trigger is Neptune at 29 Pisces. Cardinal planets initiate; just like at the New Moon, there are no Cardinal planets at the Full Moon. This is a time of finishing, not starting. On December 21st, 2020 Jupiter Conjuncted Saturn at zero Aquarius. Pluto sits there now. Jupiter in Gemini is applying to the Square of Saturn in Pisces. We juggle the nervous pieces of life’s complications; we are forced by circumstances to take a stand on what we have done in the past. This is the final cap on changes already put in place.
The Moon separates from the Opposition to Retrograde Mercury. We can get an audience or we can be in one. It’s time to connect, correct, clarify, and participate on common ground.
The Sun enters Virgo
The Sun enters Virgo on the 22nd at 10:56 AM EDT. This is traditionally a month of refinement. This year doesn’t disappoint because Mercury (ruler of Virgo) is Retrograde in Leo (ego); we are given a month to improve. The Moon in Aries is Conjunct the North Node showing the gift goes to the impulsive. Mars is Square Venus, both ruled by Retrograde Mercury in Leo. Mercury is Sextile Mars; we can work our way through many problems by talking. Communication pays big dividends when we freely admit our own shortcomings, and don’t hold ourselves, or others, to impossible standards.