AUGUST 2022
RUNE OF THE MONTH: Thurisaz “the rune of Giants”. We find
ourselves at crossroads, forced to make a decision. Our discernment
between right and wrong is required. We cannot just base our choices
on instinct, we need to think things through carefully, with logic,
clarity, and wisdom. What will save us? What will destroy us?
Depending on which side we take, we can fall into the abyss or reach
eternal life.
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Pluto remains retrograde until October 8. Its shadow period
remains until January 30, 2023. The degrees traveled in August
(27º04’-26º27’ Capricorn) are represented in the Sabian Symbols by
the following image: “A large aviary” and “Pilgrims climbing the steep
steps leading to a mountain shrine”. In these end times when many
are seeking selfish, easy pleasures and immediate satisfactions, only
hard inner work, true spiritual discipline, and clear mental focus can
lead us to enlightenment.
Saturn remains retrograde until October 22 nd . Its shadow period
extends until January 27, 2023. The degrees traveled in August
(22º55’- 20º42’ Aquarius) are represented by the following images:
“A big bear sitting down and waving all its paws”, “A rug is placed on
the floor of a nursery to allow children to play in comfort and
warmth”, and “A disappointed and disillusioned woman courageously
faces a seemingly empty life”. Gratitude has a frequency even higher
than love. The more we honor the situation we find ourselves in
without trying to escape it but making the best of it, the closer we
come to true spiritual realization.
Jupiter remains retrograde this whole month until Wednesday
November 23rd. Its shadow period continues until February 15, 2023.
The degree covered in August (8º42’-6º59’ Aries) are symbolized by:
“A crystal gazer”, “A large woman’s hat with streamers blown by an
east wind”, and “A man succeeds in expressing himself simultaneously
in two realms”. This particular retrogradation encourages us to
remember our dreams and act on them. New beginnings are available
to us if we actualize our skills and place all our efforts in focusing on
what we want for ourselves. This is our chance to become masters of
our own destiny.
Neptune is still retrograde until December 3 rd with a shadow period
remaining until March 25, 2023. The degree traveled in August
(25º09’-24º29’ Pisces) are symbolized by: “Watching the very thin
Moon crescent appearing at sunset, different people realize that the
time has come to go ahead with their different projects.” and “A
religious organization succeeds in overcoming the corrupting influence
of perverted practices and materialized ideals”. Neptune in Pisces
has brought much confusion, corruption and strange forms of mind
control. We have been served many lies, given countless false
realities appearing real which vastly distorted the Truth. Yet, at this
particular juncture, the manipulations are becoming so obvious that
more and more people are waking up, thus helping light win over
darkness, and launch constructive projects. No longer the slaves of
illusions appearing real, we are moving forward with more clarity and
consciousness.
Mars enters Gemini on Saturday 8/20 at 12:56 AM till March 25,
2023. During the next 7 months, Gemini Sun or Gemini Ascendant
natives are favored. For all, this is a time of dynamic action. Outdoor
sports are attractive. Our intelligence is geared towards worthwhile
projects, even if our ability to multi-task may make us seem a little
scattered.
Uranus turns retrograde on Wednesday 8/24 at 6:54 AM until
January 21, 2023. Its shadow period remains until May 9, 2023. The
degree traveled in August (18º55’ Taurus) is represented by: “A new
continent rising out of the ocean”. In these rapidly changing times,
within increasing rules and limitations, we are led to ask ourselves
what makes us unique. The more we find the courage to freely assert
our individuality, the more our creativity allows us to manifest what
has never existed before. As stating by the end of the Mayan
Calendar on December 21, 2012, there was no possible prediction
anymore of what would happen once humanity started writing its own
script. We are now seeing the results of what awoke in our
consciousness. New ideas emerging from the depths of our being,
lead to uncharted territories.
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The Moon will be Void of Course (V/O –forming no major aspect
with any planet before entering the following sign-):
On Monday 8/1 between 3:29 PM and 9:06 PM: when the Moon
enters libra.
On Wednesday 8/3 between 11:20 PM and 11:58 PM: when the
Moon enters Scorpio.
On Saturday 8/6 between 4:24 AM and 9:39 AM: when the
Moon enters Sagittarius.
On Monday 8/8 between 3:30 AM and 11:39 AM: when the
Moon enters Capricorn.
On Wednesday 8/10 between 9:39 AM and 11:45 AM: when the
Moon enters Aquarius.
On Friday 8/12 between 4:07 AM and 11:44 AM: when the
Moon enters Pisces.
On Sunday 8/14 between 8:11 AM and 1:43 PM: when the Moon
enters Aries.
On Tuesday 8/16 between 1:18 PM and 7:22 PM: when the
Moon enters Taurus.
On Friday 8/19 between 4:06 AM and 5:06 AM: when the Moon
enters Gemini.
On Sunday 8/21 between 3:06 PM and 5:29 PM: when the Moon
enters Cancer.
On Wednesday 8/24 between 2:40 AM and 6:09 AM: when the
Moon enters Leo.
From Thursday 8/25 at 11:56 PM till Friday 8/26 at 5:25 PM:
when the Moon enters Virgo.
From Sunday 8/28 at 8:08 PM till Monday 8/29 at 2:45 AM:
when the Moon enters Libra.
On Wednesday 8/31 between 3:43 AM and 10:11 AM: when the
Moon enters Scorpio.
Mark these periods in red in your calendar and avoid scheduling
anything of importance during these times as they would amount
to… NO thing!
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Scheduling our activities using the zodiacal position of the
Moon:
Moon in Virgo until Monday 8/1 at 9:05 PM + between Friday 8/26
at 5:25 PM and Monday 8/29 at 2:44 AM : Excellent for starting a
new fitness program, learning, healthy nutrition, fasting, clearing
our closets, cleaning our home, reorganizing our drawers…. Perfect
also for detailed work, the focused use of our intelligence, and
taking care of small pets….
Moon in Libra between Monday 8/1 at 9:06 PM and Thursday 8/4
at 4:46 AM + between Monday 8/29 at 2:45 AM and Wednesday
8/31 at 10:10 AM: Great for relationships, associations, diplomatic
exchanges with others, anything related to beauty (a haircut,
buying new clothes, a make-over…), art (especially painting and
decorating…), a pleasant social event (concert, art exhibition…).
Moon in Scorpio between Thursday 8/4 at 4:47 AM and Saturday
8/6 at 9:38 AM: Perfect for scientific research, esoteric studies,
self-transformation, shamanism, dealing with the mysteries of life,
death, and sexuality, as well as insurances and issues involving
personal power.
Moon in Sagittarius between Saturday 8/6 at 9:39 AM and
Monday 8/8 at 11:38 AM: Perfect for traveling, religious and/or
philosophical activities or matters related to higher education and
the law. Excellent for lecturing, learning, perfecting a foreign
language, exploring other cultures… Perfect also for athletic
training and tending to large animals (horses….).
Moon in Capricorn between Monday 8/8 at 11:39 AM and
Wednesday 8/10 at 11:44 AM: Good for furthering our ambitions,
asking for a promotion, enlisting the support of people in positions
of authority, making a good impression, re-structuring our
business, and redefining our long-term goals…
Moon in Aquarius between Wednesday 8/10 at 11:45 AM and
Friday 8/12 at 11:43 AM: Perfect for philanthropic activities,
charitable organizations, meeting with friends, making new
acquaintances. Good also for inventions, far out, progressive ideas,
inter-dimensional and time travel, anything related to UFOs,
computers and technology in general….
Moon in Pisces between Friday 8/12 at 11:44 AM and Sunday 8/14
at 1:42 PM: Great for meditating, sitting by the ocean, anything
related to the sacred, dancing, painting, swimming, dreaming, music,
photography, film, sleeping, channeling, connecting with the
mystical, the magic and the oneness of all that is…
Moon in Aries between Sunday 8/14 at 1:43 PM and Tuesday 8/16
at 7:21 PM: Perfect for intense physical activities, anything
requiring forceful, direct action and self-assertion. Good also for
leadership, spontaneity, good will, being a way shower, initiating
new projects or bringing our car to the mechanic….
Moon in Taurus between Tuesday 8/16 at 7:22 PM and Friday 8/19
at 5:05 AM: Perfect for any financial matter: paying our
bills/debts, asking for the money that is owed to us, opening a bank
account, investing in real estate, buying, and selling. Perfect also
for a stroll in the park, going to the countryside, connecting with
our Mother the Earth… Good also for gardening, pottery, sculpting,
as well as bodywork…
Moon in Gemini between Friday 8/19 at 5:06 AM and Sunday 8/21
at 5:28 PM: Excellent for multi-tasking, curiosity, any form of
communication, exchanging information, sending e-mails, calling
friends and acquaintances. Great also for social activities,
attending conferences, reading a book, watching a documentary,
gathering data on various topics, connecting with new people….
Moon in Cancer between Sunday 8/21 at 5:29 PM and Wednesday
8/24 at 6:08 AM: Perfect for family activities, especially those
involving children. Good for spending more time at home, cooking,
nurturing ourselves and those we love, inviting the people we
cherish over for dinner. Excellent also for drawing, creative
writing, humor, and anything requiring imagination and a touch of
craziness….
Moon in Leo between Wednesday 8/24 at 6:09 AM and Friday
8/26 at 5:24 PM: Excellent for anything glamorous, dramatic
performances, being in the public’s eye, throwing or attending an
elegant party, playing with children, romance, and creativity in
general…
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This month’s intentional meditation starts on Thursday 8/11 at
6:36 PM. Let us take out as many blank sheets of paper as we
have intentions and place them near a window, on a balcony or in a
garden so that they basked in the light of the Full Moon in
Aquarius. Once that moment passes, let us gather our Full Moon
charged blank sheets and place them in a folder.
On Saturday 8/27, take out your blank full moon charged papers
and write on each a concise, positive intention. Place them on a
balcony, in a garden or near a window so that they are out by
exactly 1:17 AM for the New Moon in Virgo. Once that moment
has passed, staple them together and put them away in a folder
expecting the manifestation of all your dreams….
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Monday 8/1: Mars Conjunct Uranus (4:53 PM)
Tempers flare up quickly. We should be careful while driving or
using sharp objects. Unexpected sexual attraction happens on
short notice. We seek freedom of action at all costs. A strong,
rebellious need to express our uniqueness makes us want to break
all the rules. Adventure off the beaten path is appealing.
Tuesday 8/2: Venus Sextile Uranus (5:25 AM), Venus Sextile
Mars (7:00 PM)
Today, we could easily develop an unexpected crush on someone
very different from anyone we have ever been attracted to
before. A friendship could turn to love while a love affair might
become platonic. Money matters are erratic. Sudden gains could be
followed by unforeseen losses and vice-versa.
Wednesday 8/3: Mercury enters Virgo (11:58 PM till August
25)
During the next 3 weeks, our thinking is detailed, methodic and
practical. We are studious, willing to work hard to achieve our
goals, and super organized. What we lack in imagination, we make up
for in the grounded application of our intelligence to small matters
that enhance our daily life.
Sunday 8/7: Venus Trine Neptune (9:43 AM), Mars Square
Saturn (12:57 PM)
A day of special sensitivity, compassion and serene caring. We are
drawn to beauty, elegance, music, and peace. We could feel
emotionally vulnerable. We may attract a person with whom we
share a strong soul connection. This could well be a dream come
true. However, simultaneously and in a completely unrelated
manner, the weight of duties and responsibilities could come
crashing down on us. In the face of all the hard work that is
demanded of us, we could feel rather unsupported by people in
positions of authority.
Monday 8/8: Venus Opposition Pluto (10:18 PM)
A relationship may require that we discriminate between
compulsive reactions and true love. In the face of conflict, it is
advised to choose cooperation over ultimatums, avoid manipulative
tactics, remain neutral, and stay as calm and focused as possible.
Thursday 8/11: Sun Square Uranus (5:53 AM), Venus enters
Leo (11:30 AM till September 5), Mars Sextile Neptune (2:44
PM)
A rather explosive day caused by a stronger than usual need for
independence, rebelliousness, and freedom. The old and the new
clash with each other. Innovative concepts are met with caution
and reserve. Old structures are suddenly torn down. During the
next 3 weeks, we are warmer, more generous, and romantic than
usual. Grand emotional gestures make us feel loved. In our actions,
we are respectful, kind, sensitive to others, and compassionate.
Sunday 8/14: Sun Opposition Saturn (10:11 AM), Mars Trine
Pluto (2:28 PM)
Today, we may feel overwhelmed by work and responsibilities, with
very little emotional support. Yet, with discipline and focus, we are
responsible and efficient. Passion and courage fuel our actions. A
clear focus on what is essential in our lives leads us into a renewed,
constructive, ultimately rewarding direction.
Tuesday 8/16: Mercury Trine Uranus (10:46 AM)
A day to expect the unexpected. Sudden breakthroughs happen
through intuitive, innovative ideas. Our plans are likely to be
disrupted. Unusual people enter our life. We connect dots in new
ways. A trip opens new horizons that are particularly liberating.
Communications are more free-spirited and futuristic than usual.
We are drawn to eccentric people.
Thursday 8/18: Venus Trine Jupiter (1:03 AM)
Our faith in love and life is restored. We feel generous, expansive,
sociable, and optimistic. A relationship began today will always be
honest and marked by a sense of faith and adventurousness.
Financial abundance is likely to occur. Using our money for
altruistic purposes ensures its permanence.
Sunday 8/21: Mercury Opposition Neptune (12:40 AM)
Under this transit, signing legally binding documents is not advised.
We may have trouble focusing on details. A day best spent
daydreaming, watching an inspiring movie, reading a feel-good
novel, listening to soothing music, painting, and resting. Meditating
is also valuable only if we don’t fall prey to spiritual imagination.
Our dreams at night could be particularly meaningful.
Monday 8/22: Sun enters Virgo (8:16 PM till September 22),
Mercury Trine Pluto (2:59 PM)
During the coming month, we are more attentive to details, are
hard-working and dedicated to selfless service. We are likely to be
attracted to studying topics related to health. Today, more
specifically, our mind is able to X-ray situations and people. We
psychically know that others think or feel. Our thinking is deep,
our insight penetrating, and our intuition particularly developed.
We are drawn to initiations and mysteries. The border separating
the metaphysical from the scientific is thinner than usual.
Thursday 8/25: Mercury enters Libra (6:03 PM till September
23)
During the coming month, we express our thoughts diplomatically,
with a sense of balance. We seek negotiation and compromise. In
conflictual situations, we seek understanding and peace. Justice is
important to us, as are balance and harmony. We are attracted to
beauty in all its forms. Art is appealing.
Friday 8/26: Venus Square Uranus (9:34 PM), Sun Square Mars
(10:27 PM)
A sudden sense of estrangement could disrupt a relationship. The
need for freedom and excitement could create an unexpected
separation. A day to be careful not to alienate others. Our social
life could become unusual, drawing people to us who walk to the
sound of their own drummer. We are active and dynamic, yet
should beware of tempers flaring up quickly and stay as much away
as possible from those prone to aggressive behaviors. Our high
energy is best channeled into constructive projects.
Sunday 8/28: Venus Opposition Saturn (11:27 AM)
We could feel lonelier than usual. A day to focus on what we want
and need from a love relationship. We see the truth of our
relationships. A deep love connection becomes stronger, while a
shaky one may dissolve. Money could be scarce. Best to focus on
saving rather than spending.
Wishing you an enriching month of August!
In Loving Light.
Michelle Karén, M.A., D.F.Astrol.S.