Astrological insights

Astrological Insights for August 18 - 24

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In Summary

Monday and Tuesday you may be bursting with fresh ideas and new ambitions. With a strong drive to getting things done. Be careful, don’t try and do much or you could wind up with your energies depleted. Instead, it might be better to just put your ideas and concepts down on paper and utilize Wednesday and Thursday to dot your I’s and cross your T’s to get the details just right. Afterwards, you can start a step-by-step process to fruition. By the weekend with Virgo’s new moon, try not to let perfectionism get the better of you. Otherwise, you know what they say about the best laid plans going awry on Sunday. It might be best to just leave the day open for whatever invites arrive spontaneously. Let the day unfold naturally and just go with the flow.

This week you’ll find that the planets are pushing towards a period of renewed energy and clarity after the Mercury retrograde, but with a strong undercurrent of transformation and the need for adaptable thinking due to the Uranus influence. Focusing on organization and well-being during this Virgo season and being open to new approaches will be beneficial. Relationships may become more passionate as Venus enters Leo, while the ongoing retrogrades encourage introspection and letting go of what no longer serves you.

DETAILS

• Mercury stations direct and clears its shadow: After being retrograde, Mercury turned direct on August 11th and is now moving out of its shadow by August 25th marking a period of increased clarity and forward momentum. Communication and technology issues should gradually resolve, and it's a good time to revisit plans that were stalled or delayed.

• Sun enters Virgo (August 22nd): Virgo season emphasizes practicality, organization, and a focus on details and efficiency. This can be a great time for tackling tasks, getting organized, and improving routines, especially in terms of health and well-being.

• New Moon in Virgo (August 23rd): This New Moon offers a fresh start and a strong emphasis on setting intentions around productivity, health, and personal improvement. However, it's squaring Uranus, suggesting the need for adaptable and potentially unconventional approaches to achieving these goals.

• Venus enters Leo (August 25th): Love and romance take on a more dramatic, passionate, and expressive tone as Venus enters Leo. Expect bold declarations of love and a desire for grand gestures in relationships.

• Mars in Libra: Mars, the planet of motivation and action, is in diplomatic Libra this week. This transit can encourage finding balance in relationships and weighing choices carefully before acting.

• Grand Trine involving Uranus, Mars, and Pluto (simmering from last week): This alignment can indicate a sense of your world shifting or receiving important news, urging you to stay grounded and respond thoughtfully. It encourages both exciting, progressive ideas and unexpected shifts.

• Saturn, Neptune, Pluto, and Chiron are in retrograde: These retrogrades invite introspection and a focus on our past experiences and emotional releases, especially related to self-worth, intuition, healing, and releasing judgment.