Welcome to August!
During July you may have felt energy shifting because everything in our lives is a process. The process that culminated on August 1, is a conjunction exactly at 18° of 3 celestial energies – North Node, Mars, and Uranus. North Node is the direction we are heading its also known as our mission. Mars is our primal instinctive energy. Uranus is radical shifts and changes; it is also connected to technology. We are going into a time of breaking free of limiting decisions and limiting beliefs. Follow the desires that you are most passionate about! The number 18 is as much about unconditional love and compassion as it is about endings. August will be filled with breakthrough energy! We are ending something and switching gears to a new direction.
August is Universal Month #14/5
At the end of July, we had a New Moon in Leo at 5° which started this pivot point, shifting and changing, to allow the new fresh vibration to emerge. Basically, it is a preview of that Sun in Leo energy that we will feel until August 23 when it switches to Virgo. It will be fast paced, change after change, risk, quick decisions, freedom, above all an enormous amount of movement. It’s important to stay in the present moment and jump in with both feet. My suggestions during this month go with the flow, don’t’ over think thinks, allow and surrender!
When you are resisting this vibration, you may feel restless, nervous, and impatient.
#14 is the messenger, information downloads from the universal consciousness. This number is known as the “Media number”, this can mean that you will be receiving news, but also it can mean that you will be writing, either a book or blog. This can also be a communicative time, talking on the phone, connecting through electronics, or zooming.
There is a creative energy with the #14 and #5 that connects to the 5 senses and beyond. It is a time to explore how to use the 5 senses in a deeper way. This can bring about a creative energy, when stimulated may result in you creating a product, writing a book, writing a piece of music, painting or creating an invention.
You want to pay attention to your dreams, and your intuitive hunches. There will be fast moving energy that will require you to be very present.
Full Moon in Aquarius 19° on August 11 at 9:36 pm (EST), 6:36 pm (PST), August 12 at 2:36 am (GMT)
Aquarius is the planet that connects with technology, higher mind, goes against status quo and finds a new way to forge ahead. Just because we have always done things a certain way does not mean that it is the correct way. The planet that governs Aquarius is Uranus, envision a ball of electricity zapping everything that is not useful. Old ways of doing things are being torn down and new ways are being created. Uranus and the north node are leading us to be more self-sufficient, growing our own food, finding unique ways of creating financial flow.
T-square from the Sun and Moon in Aquarius to Uranus, North Node and Mars all in Taurus
There is a lot of fixed energy because we have Taurus, Leo and Aquarius involved with this Full Moon. Fixed signs are harder to move, when it moves it feels like a jolt, comparable to an Earthquake – rapid, sudden, and unexpected. Staying present is important to keep you out of the dramas. Center yourself in the Heart because Leo has a physiological connection to the Heart. Be courageous!
Saturn will be merged with the Moon can make your emotions more serious. Focus on what is important to you. Limiting the distractions and creating a deep foundation, go with what feels right.
Pluto the planet of transformation is forming a beautiful aspect with Uranus and Mars. Expect a major transformation with highly positive results. Your understanding of yourself and others is greatly deepened. You will feel a tremendous surge of energy that will give you the ambition to accomplish your goal. Changes that seemed impossible before, are easy now!
For some time, you may have been feeling stuck! The universe is giving awesome energy to move you out of being stuck. Boosting your creativity and moving to a different direction.
This is ideal energy to fantasize about the perfect partner! It’s a very playful, fun, and romantic energy, so relax and daydream. Sensual desires, romance, spiritual development, you may even find your soul mate.
There may be some exciting news coming your way. This transit has a very stimulating, electrifying effect on your thinking and communications. Your mind will be opens to new possibilities.
New Moon in Virgo 4° on August 27 at 4:16 am (EST), 1:16 am (PST), 9:16 am (GMT)
Virgo is a mutable earth sign, that is practical, organized, focused on health, healing, and daily life. This New Moon and the Sun in Virgo creates a square to Mars in Gemini. A T-square with Venus in Leo, Saturn in Aquarius, and Uranus conjunct with North Node in Taurus at the tip of this T-square.
There could be some competition, impatience, aggression, being mindful that the Ego can rear its head and make this time challenging. You want to seek a compromise or abstain completely from the low emotions. Any anger that you are feeling during this time, be sure to feel it, sit with it and surrender. You may want to have some sort of outlet to release it. A good way to release anger is to physically move your body, either exercise, run, swimming, or tennis.
Venus in Leo is squaring with Uranus in Taurus and is conjunct with North Node and squaring with Saturn in Aquarius.
There can be challenges in your love relationship, especially if it is not stable. There may be feelings of wanting freedom which can lead to wandering eyes. The key to a healthy relationship with your partner is freedom and trust. If your relationship is stable then you may have this warm and fuzzy feeling that will lead you to be social, fun, romantic and love making.
Be careful of your spending at this time, you may be impulsive and buying things that are unnecessary.
Always a variety of energies at each lunation the next two oppositions Jupiter in Aries opposite Mercury in Libra and Mercury in Libra opposite Neptune in Pisces. Mercury is the ruling planet to Virgo. Oppositions can be challenging or that can work to together in harmony.
There can be big decisions and important proposals, because of the expansive nature of Jupiter, make sure that don’t take on more then you can handle. You will be optimistic and sociable. This New Moon is in Virgo, pay attention to details and stay organized.
There can be a lot of debate at this time and your mind may not be a clear and usual. It can bring some controversial subjects to the forefront. Mental confusion has the potential for miscommunication. Be clear when communicating!
There are some great aspects that will help with your concentration, be consciously present. Confidence will be increased!
Great aspects that will give you a surge of energy that will be directed towards your goals. New fresh energy will emerge. You are now not afraid to challenge and deconstruct what is not working in your life. You will have great influence on others and your magnetic field brings new like-minded people in your circle.
Mercury will go retrograde on September 9th – October 3rd!
The pre-shadow time starts on August 21. Every time we have a Mercury Retrograde, I include the pre and post shadows because Mercury is not going full speed ahead, its slowing down.
Enjoy this month of August!
Blessings
Laura Canal