Stand strong in your power as Astro energies ramp up - Astrology of August 2024
To be 100% honest with you, this August the Astrological energies are ramping up. Don't get me wrong, there are a lot of good things going on...a courageous New Moon in Leo to get the month started, harmonious alignments promoting love, communication, action, expansion and abundance and a shift from Venus first to help us get organised and be in service to those around us and as the month closes out she shifts again into her home territory, further expanding her brilliance and energy when it comes to money, values and relationships.
It's also Leo season so let's draw that fun loving spirit out of this energy and embrace the highest version of ourselves and celebrate! There is no single person on the planet that has your unique set of skills and experience so it's time to shine bright and own your story!
I just can't help but notice that most of the month comes is overshadowed with Mercury retrograde and a tense opening square between Jupiter and Saturn bringing an ‘expand/contract’ energy, amplified by a highly unique and quirky full Moon in Aquarius. This energy is likely to linger for at least a year and links back to their conjunction at the end of 2019...remember that time, how could we forget!
Virgo season starts on the 23rd which could bring order and attention to the details of the hectic energy this month serves up. I always say, there is light and shade with all transits, all aspects and all Astrology so find the lessons, allow some slowdown and flow with the energies as they rise.
Happy August my friends!
Powerful shifts and bold expression - Astrology of July
The beginning of July comes with a little more slowing down and an opportunity to really hone in on your dreams and desires. With Mercury moving into Leo, there may also be deeper, bold conversations about the things you ultimately want for yourself and your life.
The first week urges you to bring quality over quantity when it comes to connections. Cancers New Moon on the 6th is strong, and powerful and suggests that any intentions set or seeds sown are likely to take hold immediately and move forward with structure and momentum towards the desired outcome.
Unexpected pleasures, expansive conversations and fierce leadership energies are also available as we move into the second week. Mid-month allow yourself to adorn the rose-coloured glasses and float away into all that is dreamy and beautiful.
Venus will move into Leo traversing the space she retrograded this time last year. You may notice a connection to events from this time things that have shifted, changed or even completed. This transit brings out confidence and bold self-expression especially in women, you might feel called to step up and claim your stage. You might feel the need for attention or appreciation and watch out for tendencies towards arrogance or excessive pride.
Mid month you might feel a pressure moving you forward whether you like it or not. You'll find yourself motivated to take risks and be open to the chaos of life. Capricorn's second new moon within the month on the 21st, may have you completing a cycle or accomplishing a goal faster than you expected. This comes with a swift shifting energy as Mars moves into Gemini, increasing the pace of life and gaining momentum through ideas and conversations.
On a powerful day of harmony, growth, tension, dreams and transformation at stake, the sun moves into Leo on the 22nd commencing the season of playfulness, courage and deep self worth.
Toward the end of the month Mercury moves into Virgo and that retrograde shadow, calling in deep intentional conversations and attention to detail. Chiron stations retrograde giving you a chance to turn inward to gain insights on a cycle or wound you wish to heal.
Happy July my friends!