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This week’s headline items: <\/strong>Uranus’s Station phase intensifies on Monday, and that same day is when we can also start taking actions on our New Moon Intentions. Mercury’s station ends on Tuesday, the first Quarter Moon in Scorpio becomes exact on Wednesday afternoon, Jupiter’s station intensifies on Thursday (and comes to a halt on Sunday morning — ending its 4-month Retrograde phase), Mercury changes sign from Cancer to Leo on Sunday afternoon, and Uranus comes to a halt on Sunday late evening, starting it’s 5-month Retrograde phase.<\/p>\nThere will be three Moon VoC<\/a> phases this week: Tuesday very early morning (for 8 hours), Thursday late morning (for a little over 5.5 hours), and Saturday afternoon (for 9 hours).<\/p>\n Quick announcement before we get started: Monday<\/strong>, the Moon remains in harmony-loving, balance-seeking Libra<\/strong><\/em> all day<\/strong>. The energy of the Libra Moon helps us be naturally courteous and diplomatic; we are more polite at this time, as we seek the approval of others.<\/p>\n We very much want to maintain equal, fair relationships at this time, and are therefore open to making compromises and negotiating. These next two days are a great time for mediation — but our need for peace and accompanying aversion to direct conflict could pull us to “yes” more easily than we might like.<\/p>\n We may also be able see both sides of the equation so well that we can’t make decisions. As best as you can, find an inner balance with this and communicate what needs to be said with grace and charm — even if it’s “No” \ud83d\ude09 One last quick note: this is also a great time for anything to do with visual arts.<\/p>\n Monday after 6:25am EDT<\/strong>,\u00a0it’s time to\u00a0take actions on our New Moon intentions:<\/em> if you set Intentions\u00a0last week Wednesday night, Thursday, or Friday\u00a0— after the New Moon became exact — today (Monday) will be the best time to take relevant actions. If you wrote your intentions down, go back and take another look at what came through intuitively. If you didn\u2019t write anything down, get quiet for a moment and check in with yourself: What actions are calling to me?<\/p>\n Monday late morning<\/strong>, we have an opportunity to connect with others for collaboration and an exploration of our beliefs about life. What does expansion of the mind look like? How might a wider view support our connections with others?<\/p>\n Also, Monday late morning<\/strong>, we are invited to make some adjustments in our lives and find creative solutions to seemingly unsolvable situations. As best as you can, look for solid foundations under any long-term goals currently underway, and for ways to create win-win outcomes for one-on-one relationships.<\/p>\n Monday afternoon<\/strong>, we are invited to make some internal adjustments. We may want to connect with others, but may also need to tune in to our intuitive inner voice. What do you hear when you get really quiet?<\/p>\n Monday late evening<\/strong>, we may need to make some adjustments and find creative ways to work with the energies at play: On the one hand we need to collaborate with others and play nice, on the other hand, we feel a deep desire to be authentic and truthful about what we want to build long-term.<\/p>\n Also Monday<\/strong>, Uranus’s Station phase intensifies<\/em>\u00a0— and will appear to move particularly slowly through the sky until Aug. 19th<\/strong>. It will come to a complete halt on August 11th in 6.5 degrees of Taurus<\/strong>\u00a0and begin\u00a0its 5-month retrograde phase.<\/p>\n When an outer planet stations, its energy gets more pronounced, and this can sometimes cause\u00a0discomfort. We are being asked to hang out with that discomfort until the planet’s energy picks up speed again\u00a0around August 26th.<\/strong><\/p>\n Definitely expect the unexpected while this is going on: Uranus is all about breaking away from traditional structures and moving towards a new future — one that serves others as well as ourselves. Its keyword is “Freedom”: this aspect provides an opportunity to discover how free we actually feel. So… how free do you feel?<\/p>\n As best as you can for the next three weeks, pull whatever is “in your face”\u00a0even closer and take a good long look at it:\u00a0our intuition will be very strong and deliver sudden insights and ideas, especially around what needs to change in our lives. What if you expressed your individuality to the fullest? What does the “larger vision” look like? Where is the obstacle?<\/p>\n Uranus also rules electronics, technology and the internet — so don’t be surprised by interruptions or short-term failures in these areas. Group activities are likewise ruled by Uranus, so these will move more to the forefront of awareness.<\/p>\n As best as you can during this aspect, stay open and flexible, go with the flow — and pay attention to messages from the Universe \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n Some of us will feel the effects of this station more than others: those of us with a…\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n ***<\/p>\n ALREADY A MEMBER? Log into your Member’s account<\/a> and keep reading! <\/strong><\/p>\n GET IT ALL! Get the whole Forecast — as well as other awesome and exclusive content — become a site member<\/a> (still, for the price of a cappuccino!) \ud83d\ude09<\/strong><\/p>\n *** Some of us will feel the effects of this station more than others: those of us with a Taurus<\/strong>\u00a0or\u00a0Aquarius<\/strong> Sun- or Rising-Sign (Ascendant) — and those of us with personal planets and points in 4-9 degrees of Taurus, Scorpio, Leo<\/strong>\u00a0or\u00a0Aquarius<\/strong>.<\/em><\/p>\n Tuesday<\/strong>, the Moon remains in harmony-loving, balance-seeking Libra<\/strong><\/em> until 11:31am EDT<\/strong> (see Monday for details).<\/p>\n Tuesday at 3:36am EDT<\/strong>, we enter a Moon Void of Course (VoC),<\/a> that lasts for 8 hours until 11:31am EDT. <\/strong>We are pulled in two quite different directions: On the one hand, we experience a need for balance and fair, ideal interactions with others. On the other hand, we want to connect with family (or people that feel like family), and talk about past experiences, or what bonds us on an emotional level.<\/p>\n We may therefore feel conflicted; as best as you can be gentle with yourself, and use this intuitive time to make adjustments and find creative solutions when it comes to these energies. As always with a Moon VoC<\/a>, as best as you can, don’t start anything brand-new, stick to routine things, or simply go with the flow. You may also want to plan Tuesday very early morning until the late morning ahead of time.<\/p>\n Tuesday at 11:31am EDT,<\/strong> Emotional authenticity is extremely important to us at this time; anything less than 100% emotional honesty could be perceived as flat-out dishonest. Once we feel safe trusting someone, we want to merge with them, preferably forever… as long as our trust is never betrayed.<\/p>\n The Moon in\u00a0Scorpio<\/strong>\u00a0urges us to uncover our own power. This occurs by a process of subtraction — it urges us to let go of whatever disempowers us. It’s therefore an excellent time to look at “old” fears, limiting habits or emotional attachments, especially those stemming from past traumas.<\/p>\n Moon in\u00a0Scorpio<\/strong>\u00a0tends to run right over ambiguity — it’s “in or out”, “with us or against us”, “love me or leave me”. It can therefore be stormy — a cold winter storm, or a torrid tropical storm of passion, depending on how we “work” the energies \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n Manipulation and paranoia are the lower vibrations of this aspect, so\u00a0as best you can, be straightforward — act in good faith and assume it in others. Best of all, be truly present to the fluctuations of your feelings — no matter if they’re “polite” or “timely”. Feelings aren’t facts, but they are information — and heeding them will help you embrace all of who you are.<\/p>\n Know thyself — and love thyself — you shall be set free. Remember: Love connects us to the Power within; Fear causes “Force” to show up — and that’s\u00a0ultimately what disempowers us and others.<\/p>\n Last but not least, Tuesday<\/strong>, the Mercury station ends<\/em> (at 25 degrees of Cancer<\/strong>). Mercury resumes its normal pace through the sky, ending its station.\u00a0Communication and transportation is now back to \u201cnormal\u201d, as are any associated gadgets, vehicles, etc. New ideas and information received during the Mercury retrograde phase (July 7th – 31st) can now be reviewed. What did you discover during that period about your inner dialogue — especially when it comes to your inner joy, creativity, and any issues connected to the past or your upbringing?<\/p>\n Wednesday<\/strong>, the Moon remains in passionate, all-or-nothing\u00a0Scorpio <\/strong><\/em>all day <\/strong>(see Tuesday late morning for details).<\/p>\n Wednesday very early morning<\/strong>, a harmonious Sun\/Jupiter aspect<\/em> becomes exact at 3:31am EDT. We started to feel this aspect build from last week, Saturday (Aug. 3rd) on, it will remain strong until this Friday. <\/strong>This is an opportunity to see things from a different perspective. What will lead us to this new vantage point?<\/p>\n Optimism, an open mind, an open heart: Follow your enthusiasm as if it were a wilderness guide \u2014 and let yourself be creative and free, especially with\u00a0or\u00a0around other people.<\/p>\n Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or personal planets) in 11-18 degrees of Leo<\/strong>, Sagittarius, <\/strong>or Aries<\/strong>? If so, you will feel this aspect quite strongly. This is also true for those of us who have our Ascendant or Sun-sign in Leo<\/strong> or Sagittarius<\/strong> (the Sun rules Leo; Jupiter is the ruler of Sagittarius).<\/em><\/p>\n Wednesday afternoon<\/strong>, at 1:31pm EDT<\/strong>, the first Quarter Moon becomes exact in almost 15 degrees of Scorpio<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0(we start to feel this aspect from the moment the Moon entered Scorpio on Tuesday late morning)<\/strong>.\u00a0The Moon in passionate, all-or-nothing, intensely-feeling, private\u00a0Scorpio<\/strong>\u00a0makes a challenging aspect to the Sun in fun-loving, extroverted, attention-seeking, proud\u00a0Leo<\/strong>.<\/p>\n We feel compelled to take action. Last week saw the New Moon, on Aug. 31st. “Seeds” planted then are probably “sprouting” by now — and making first real contact with the outside world. This is therefore a time to stretch and grow — and create some forward momentum. We may feel anxious or unusually busy.<\/p>\n As best as you can, go one breath at a time. Allow for changes, remain flexible (as much as possible), and find creative solutions for your day-to-day dealings with others.<\/p>\n Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or personal planets) in 13-17 degrees of Scorpio, Leo, Taurus\u00a0<\/strong>or\u00a0Aquarius<\/strong>? If so, you will feel the effects of this first Quarter Moon more strongly than otherwise. This is also true for those of us who have our\u00a0Ascendant\u00a0or Sun-sign in\u00a0Leo<\/strong>\u00a0or\u00a0Cancer<\/strong>\u00a0(the Sun rules Leo; the Moon rules Cancer).<\/em><\/p>\n Wednesday evening<\/strong>, a somewhat challenging Sun\/Saturn aspect<\/em> becomes exact at 8:24pm EDT. We started to feel this aspect build from Tuesday evening evening on, it will remain strong until Thursday evening.<\/strong> This aspect operates more on an internal level. We feel uneasy about something, almost awkward — and we need to make a choice. An inner awareness needs to be developed in order to see what needs adjusting.<\/p>\n Our focus is drawn to the truth of the matter, but we could be pulled away by doubts and impatience, or by “accepting” responsibilities that aren’t ours (while ignoring the ones that are). We work hard but aren’t always recognized or compensated as we’d like and therefore sometimes run out of steam before our work is complete. Our life works best when we learn to take care of our most important responsibilities first.<\/p>\n As best you can, slow down, but don\u2019t come to a halt: Just because you’re not sure about something, doesn\u2019t mean it\u2019s not worth taking a longer look — in other words, don\u2019t impatiently discard things when you\u2019re unsure what to do about them. Ask yourself: How might I express my heart’s desire in a self-responsible way? What might I see if I slowed down? What might I notice if I took a longer-term view? How might joy and an open heart support my long-term goals?<\/p>\n Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or personal planets) in 14-16 degrees of Leo<\/strong> or Capricorn<\/strong>? If so, you will feel this aspect quite strongly. This is also true for those of us who have our Ascendant or Sun-sign in Leo<\/strong> or Capricorn<\/strong> (the Sun rules Leo; Saturn rules Capricorn).<\/em><\/p>\n Thursday<\/strong>,\u00a0the Moon remains in passionate, all-or-nothing <\/em>Scorpio <\/em>until 4:35pm EDT<\/strong> (see Tuesday late morning for details).<\/p>\n Thursday at 10:58am EDT<\/strong>, we enter a Moon Void of Course (VoC),<\/a> that lasts for a little over 5.5 hours until 4:35pm EDT<\/strong>. This is an intuitive time; use it to share about deep emotional issues stemming from the past, and support each other in a loving and nurturing way.<\/p>\n As always with a Moon VoC<\/a>, as best as you can, don’t start anything brand-new, stick to routine things, or simply go with the flow. You may also want to plan Thursday late morning until the late afternoon ahead of time.<\/p>\n Thursday afternoon<\/strong>, a harmonious Venus\/Jupiter aspect<\/em> becomes exact at 4:28pm EDT. We started to feel this aspect from Monday night on; it will be strong until Saturday evening. <\/strong>Harmony and goodwill reign under this influence. We experience expansive feelings in love and a feeling that anything is possible if we set our sights high enough.<\/p>\n We are more likely to be friendly, open, and optimistic — it’s a great time for winning people’s trust, making it much easier to make social contacts. We believe in our relationships and we have faith that all is going to work out for the best.<\/p>\n We might feel an urge to connect to people from other countries or foreign cultures, just to have an adventure, or widen our horizons. Financially, there might be a tendency to spend more than usual, as we feel confident that an abundance of resources is available to us. The thing to watch out for is the feeling that we don’t have to actually do anything to “cash in”.<\/p>\n That said, there are plenty of opportunities to be had, financial and otherwise, especially in connection with new projects, athletic endeavors,\u00a0publications, continued education, spiritual or mental journeys, anything to with travel, and anything that requires the big-picture view or a new perspective.<\/p>\n Ask yourself:\u00a0What opportunities are opening up to me at this time? What actions might bring about expansion? What if I asked “who” as well as “how”?<\/p>\n Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or personal planets) in 11-18 degrees of Sagittarius, Leo, <\/strong>or Aries<\/strong>? If so, you will be most blessed by this aspect. This is also true for those of us who have our Ascendant or Sun-sign in Taurus<\/strong>, Libra<\/strong> or Sagittarius<\/strong> (Venus is the ruler of Taurus and Libra; Jupiter is the ruler of Sagittarius).<\/em><\/p>\n Thursday at 4:35pm EDT<\/strong>, the Moon moves into optimistic, adventurous, truth-seeking Sagittarius<\/strong><\/em>, where it will journey until Saturday night\/Sunday very early morning<\/strong>. We’re strongly motivated to explore and learn. We’re not likely to be big fans of routine — diversity and new adventures work best at this time — we’re also physically restless and need to burn that off with activity and physical exercise.<\/p>\n We tend to feel more open, optimistic and inspired — but we also have a high degree of independence, which means we’d rather inspire others to do things our way, than take orders. Inspiring others could come easier than normal, as we can see the bigger picture, leaving us confident that others will agree with us, once they see what we see.<\/p>\n As best as you can, speak your truth without assuming that everyone is on the same page as you. Improvisation works well for us at this time, as we are spontaneous and love living on the edge — just watch out you aren’t overdoing or overstating things.<\/p>\n Also, Thursday<\/strong>, the Jupiter station intensifies<\/em> today at 14.5\u00ba degrees of Sagittarius<\/strong><\/em>, as it is preparing to come to a halt on Sunday late morning (after having been retrograde for the past 4 months). This intensified station will last until August 14th<\/strong>. We will feel its energy even more forcefully during this time.<\/p>\n Jupiter represents our desire to seek insight through knowledge. Some of this planet’s keywords: morality, gratitude, hope, honor, the law. Jupiter is the planet of possibility, optimism, wisdom, understanding and growth (including mental and spiritual growth). Jupiter is also associated with our sense of humor, generosity, tolerance, goodwill, and mercy.<\/p>\n The lower expressions of Jupiter include irresponsibility — too much of a good thing, leading to blind optimism, excess, and overindulgence.<\/p>\n We have been connecting internally to our wisdom and ability to grow for the past four months. What did you discover about your ability to learn and grow since April? Do you have a better understanding of your own inner wisdom and how to access it? How could those discoveries change how you live in the world?<\/p>\n Those of us who have any of our personal planets (or our Ascendent) in 12-17 degrees of Sagittarius, Gemini, Virgo, Pisces<\/strong>, will be more affected by this station. This is also true for those of us with their Ascendent or Sun-sign in Sagittarius<\/strong> (Jupiter is the ruler of Sagittarius, so those folks will always be affected more strongly by Jupiter’s movements and aspects).<\/em><\/p>\n Friday<\/strong>, the Moon remains in optimistic, adventurous, truth-seeking Sagittarius<\/strong><\/em> all day<\/strong> (see Thursday afternoon for details).<\/p>\n Friday very early morning<\/strong>, we might find ourselves wanting to explore a new healing modality for body, mind, and heart, aimed at a renewing our enthusiasm for life. We are capable of being compassionate and forgiving with ourselves at this time — and a gentle and holistic approach is best.<\/p>\n Friday early morning<\/strong>, a somewhat challenging Venus\/Saturn aspect<\/em> becomes exact at 4:24am EDT. We started to feel this aspect build from Thursday on, it will remain strong until Saturday evening.<\/strong> This aspect operates more on an internal level. We feel uneasy about something, sort of awkward, and need to make a choice; we must develop inner awareness to see what needs adjusting.<\/p>\n It can be hard to see what we are actually responsible for in relationships, so we sometimes take on unnecessary responsibilities, to ensure the relationships continue. We may ask ourselves: “Do people like me for myself, or for what I do for them?” If you’re confused on this point (or any point), as best as you can, keep choosing the “better” alternative and make adjustments as necessary.<\/p>\n Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or personal planets) in 14-16 degrees of Leo<\/strong> or Capricorn<\/strong>? If so, you will be more affected by this aspect. This is also true for those of us who have our Ascendant or Sun-sign in Taurus, Libra<\/strong> or Capricorn<\/strong>(Venus is the ruler of Taurus and Libra; Saturn is the ruler of Capricorn)<\/em><\/p>\n Also, Friday early morning<\/strong>: we experience a need for inner adjustments. We feel uneasy or awkward and need to make a choice. Making this choice demands we develop inner awareness around two very different urges: on the one hand, the desire to mentally explore and go beyond what we already know \u2014 and on the other hand, the need for breakthroughs or change connected to the physical plane. We need to ask ourselves here: What might become possible if I got 5% more comfortable with being uncomfortable? Or 5% more comfortable embracing uncertainty?<\/p>\n Friday evening<\/strong>, we feel a strong desire to explore great truths and new points of views about life. We need to remain open-minded if we are to grow and expand beyond who we currently know ourselves to be. What might be possible this evening if you experimented with all of that?<\/p>\n Saturday<\/strong>, the Moon remains in optimistic, adventurous, truth-seeking Sagittarius<\/em> until 12:50am EDT Saturday night<\/strong>\/Sunday very early morning (see Thursday afternoon for details).<\/p>\n Saturday at 3:50pm EDT<\/strong>, we enter a Moon Void of Course (VoC),<\/a> that lasts for 9 hours until 12:50am EDT <\/strong>(Saturday night\/Sunday very early morning). Use this intuitive time to enjoy all the enthusiasm and the positive attitude all around you — we have lots of energy and are ready to put it to use.<\/p>\n As always with a Moon VoC<\/a>, as best as you can, don’t start anything brand-new, stick to routine things, or simply go with the flow. You may also want to plan Saturday afternoon until Sunday very early morning ahead of time.<\/p>\n Saturday late evening<\/strong>, a somewhat challenging Sun\/Neptune aspect<\/em> becomes exact at 8:44pm EDT. We started to feel this connection from Friday evening on; it will be strong until Sunday evening. <\/strong>This aspect feels “internal” — inner unease and awkwardness — and we need to make a choice. Given that it is an internal issue, we need to develop an inner awareness, if we\u2019re to see what needs adjusting.<\/p>\n Our energy tends to be unrealistically directed — and our sense of self may actually change as we learn that we have wrongly assessed important situations. Our self-trust could takes a hit at this time.<\/p>\n Due to our high ideals, we may take on more than we can physically handle — if we start to feel drained or frustrated, it might be helpful to look at the overall direction we are taking.\u00a0Do your best to rest and have quiet time alongside your interactions with others.<\/p>\n It is also worthwhile to look for how our ideas are being received by others: Can we involve them in creating\/realizing our dreams? Perhaps we are not sure whether we want to keep dreaming our dream privately, or share it with others… As best as you can, slow down: where there is spaciousness, there is flow; where there is flow, there is effortless creation.<\/p>\n Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or personal planets) in 17-19 degrees of Leo<\/strong> or Pisces<\/strong>? If so, you will be more affected by this aspect. This is also true for those of us who have our Ascendant or Sun-sign in Leo<\/strong> or Pisces<\/strong> (the Sun rules Leo; Neptune is the ruler of Pisces).<\/em><\/p>\n Saturday night<\/strong>\/Sunday very early morning, the Moon moves into practical, accomplishment-oriented Capricorn<\/strong><\/em>, where it will journey until Tuesday late morning<\/strong>. We tend to be more realistic, serious, cautious; this can support practical endeavors and financial matters.<\/p>\n Our ambition surges and brings with it a need for structure and planning; when you add in the pragmatism this aspect supports, you can see how this could be a very productive time for business and long-term goals. Our reputation becomes very important to us.<\/p>\n As best as you can during this aspect, avoid “should-ing” on yourself. Take the pressure off, perhaps by saying “I am doing the best I can and that’s all I can ever do” \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n Saturn is the ruler of Capricorn<\/strong>; it’s transiting through it is currently transiting through its own sign, making this a great time to take look at your long-term aspirations and anything that you would like to master over the next three years. It’s also a great time to take a more serious look at our strategies for self-mastery.<\/p>\n For starters: Do you truly see “what’s so” in your life (as opposed to what you merely wish it to be, or what you would like it to be, or where you see yourself going, etc)? What is actually so right now? Once you have a handle on where “A” is, it’s easier to “go from A to B” — whether “B” is self-mastery or standing on the mountaintop.<\/span><\/p>\n Sunday<\/strong>, the Moon remains in practical, accomplishment-oriented Capricorn<\/strong><\/em> all day<\/strong> (see Saturday night\/Sunday very early morning for details).<\/p>\n Sunday at 9:37am EDT<\/strong>, Jupiter comes to a halt in 14.5 degrees of Sagittarius<\/strong><\/em> and slowly starting to move direct again, after a 4-month retrograde phase; as mentioned earlier this week, Jupiter’s energy will be felt most strongly at this time.<\/p>\n The Jupiter retrograde gave us a chance to tap our inner wisdom, optimism and sense of possibility. It was a chance to learn more about how the world works from our inner understanding. We got to choose our \u201ctrue beliefs\u201d, especially in regards to our perspectives, philosophies, and attitudes towards life — and learned which beliefs serve us, and which don’t.<\/p>\n This process of internal connection to our wisdom and ability to grow has been underway for the past four months. As Jupiter slowly starts to pick up speed again<\/em>, it will return our focus to the outside world \u2014 a process that will be complete by Aug. 18th.<\/strong>\u00a0Where would you look for your inner wisdom? If your inner guru had a voice and could speak, what might it say?<\/p>\n We will address the Jupiter Station-direct phase in more detail in relationship to our own birth charts on Aug.15th<\/strong>, in my next Forecasting Forum. If you want to know how this is going to impact you personally, join me live<\/strong> or<\/em> sign up for the mp4-video presentation<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n Other than\u00a0booking a reading<\/a>\u00a0with me, this is the highest level of support you can get — and it’s\u00a0only $37<\/a> for the 90+ minute webinar. To register now, click here.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Those of us who have any of our personal planets (or our Ascendent) in 12-17 degrees of Sagittarius, Virgo, Pisces<\/strong>, or Gemini<\/strong> will be more affected by this station. This is also true for those of us with their Ascendent or Sun-sign in Sagittarius<\/strong> (Jupiter is the ruler of Sagittarius, so those folks will always be affected more strongly by Jupiter’s movements and aspects).<\/em><\/p>\n Sunday afternoon<\/strong>, a\u00a0somewhat challenging Venus\/Neptune aspect<\/em> becomes exact at 1:43pm EDT. We started to feel this aspect build from this Saturday evening on, it will remain strong until Monday evening (Aug. 12th)<\/strong>. This aspect operates more on an internal level. We feel uneasy about something, almost awkward — and we need to make a choice. An inner awareness needs to be developed in order to see what needs adjusting.<\/p>\n A lot of this discomfort centers around “unrealism” — we tend to idealize romantic and financial interactions, but at the same time, our sense that we’re doing exactly that leaves us uncomfortable. This applies to ourselves too; it’s easy for us to incorrectly appraise who we are, and where we’re going.<\/p>\n We might also get confused when we can’t complete things. The key is genuine self-acceptance (limitations and all): as we allow that, our range of love expression increases.<\/p>\n It’s also worthwhile to look at how our ideas are received by others: Can we involve them in our dreams? As best as you can, slow down: “If a thing is worth having, it’s worth waiting for.” Just for right now, could you simply have faith that everything will align eventually?<\/p>\n Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or personal planets) in 17-19 degrees of Leo<\/strong> or Pisces<\/strong>? If so, you will feel this aspect quite strongly. This is also true for those of us who have our Ascendant or Sun-sign in Taurus<\/strong>, Libra<\/strong> or Pisces<\/strong> (Venus is the ruler of Taurus and Libra; Neptune is the ruler of Pisces). <\/em><\/p>\n Sunday afternoon, at 3:46pm EDT<\/strong>, Mercury — the energy of communication — changes signs from sensitive Cancer<\/strong> to fun-loving Leo, <\/strong>once again<\/em>. It will journey there until Aug. 29th<\/strong>. During this cycle, we are more expressive — even theatrical — and are also more convincing and persuasive, since we exude confidence when we speak or write.<\/p>\n Our mind is more able to connect to our heart, so we tend to feel generous and expressive. This is a great time for gratitude, compliments, connecting to your inner joy and being playful. The only thing that can come between you and your heart is pride; do your best not to put it there.<\/p>\n Do you have your Ascendant or Sun-sign in Gemini<\/strong> or Virgo<\/strong>? If so, you will feel the need for being self-expressed and playful more strongly. If you have a Leo<\/strong> Sun-sign or Rising-sign, you will be more chatty for the next 2.5 weeks.<\/em><\/p>\n Sunday at 10:27pm EDT<\/strong>, Uranus comes to a halt in 6.5 degrees of Taurus<\/strong><\/em>, and begins its 5-month Retrograde phase until January 10th, 2020<\/strong>. During the Uranus Retrograde phase we are invited to access the Uranus energy from within. Our intuitions will be very strong during this time and we have access to sudden insights and ideas. This aspect gives us the opportunity to take a look to see how free we actually feel.<\/p>\n As best as you can, take a look in there at whatever has been thwarting your progress or sense of freedom: Where are the inner roadblocks popping up? Are you expressing your individuality to the fullest? Are you connecting to a larger vision?<\/p>\n Remember, doing the inner work is just as important as making progress in the outer world — the “Inner Universe” informs the outer — one cannot happen without the other \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n We will address the Uranus Retrograde phase in more detail in relationship to our own birth charts on Aug.15th<\/strong>, in my next Forecasting Forum. If you want to know how this is going to impact you personally,\u00a0
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<\/del> <\/del>the Moon moves into passionate, all-or-nothing\u00a0Scorpio<\/strong>, where it will journey\u00a0until Thursday afternoon<\/strong>.\u00a0We feel things deeply and have “X-Ray Vision” and “Bullshit-Smelling Abilities” \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\nWednesday, August 7th:<\/h3>\n
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