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Disruptions, Revelations & Breakthroughs — Forecast for August 12th – 18th<\/h3>\n

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\"\"This week’s headline items: <\/strong>Mercury exits its Shadow phase on Wednesday night\/Thursday very early morning; the Full Moon in Aquarius becomes exact on Thursday morning; Mars changes signs from Leo to Virgo on Saturday night\/Sunday very early morning; and the Jupiter Station phase ends on Sunday.<\/p>\n

There will be three Moon VoC phases this week:<\/strong> Monday early evening (for almost 17.5 hours), Thursday late evening (for almost 3 hours), and Saturday early evening (for 18 hours).<\/p>\n

Quick announcement before we get started:
\n<\/strong>Last chance to\u00a0sign up for this week\u2019s Forecasting Forum<\/a>! Live this Thursday (Aug. 15th) at<\/strong> 1pm PDT\/4pm EDT<\/strong>\/9pm BST (London-time). Please note that<\/strong>\u00a0we\u2019ll talk about the\u00a0current<\/strong>\u00a0Station phases<\/strong>:\u00a0Uranus in 6.5 \u00ba of Taurus<\/strong>\u00a0(Station\/Retrograde)<\/em>, and Jupiter in 14.5\u00ba of Sagittarius<\/strong> (Station-Direct). <\/em>What unexpected shifts are are coming your way? What is ready to be explored more fully in your life?<\/p>\n

To register for this month only,\u00a0click here\u00a0<\/a>(non-Members also get access to this month’s Full Moon video when they register). Other than booking a reading<\/a>\u00a0with me, this is the highest level of support you can get — and it’s still\u00a0only $37<\/a>\u00a0for the 90+ minute webinar.<\/p>\n

If you\u00a0would\u00a0like to join live<\/strong>,\u00a0please keep in mind that\u00a0registration will close an hour before the live event begins,<\/strong> if you register after 3pm EDT on Thursday you will receive the mp4-video presentation of the webinar.<\/p>\n

Also, just as a reminder:<\/strong>\u00a0Star\u00a0<\/em>and\u00a0SuperStar Members<\/em>\u00a0are automatically registered. If you are already at that Membership level, please look out for an email with the link to join live on the day of the Forum, and a second email with a link to the recording of the webinar.<\/p>\n

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Now for this week\u2019s Forecast…<\/h3>\n

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Monday, August 12th:<\/h3>\n

Monday<\/strong>, the Moon remains in practical, accomplishment-oriented Capricorn<\/strong><\/em> all day.<\/strong> It will journey there until Tuesday late morning. 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 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.<\/p>\n

Monday morning<\/strong>, we experience a sense of maturity, and commitment towards ourselves and our long-term goals; for long-term success, focus on long-term projects that require a realistic approach or a solid commitment.<\/p>\n

Monday late morning<\/strong>, we have an opportunity to soften our need for accomplishment with a gentler, more intuitive approach.<\/p>\n

Monday afternoon<\/strong>, we are in invited to make some 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 have fun with others, and create something beautiful \u2014 and on the other, the need to accomplish something out there in the real world, and to be responsible and self-reliant.<\/p>\n

Monday at 6:11pm EDT<\/strong>, we enter a Moon Void of Course (VoC),<\/a> that lasts for almost 17.5 hours until 11:35am EDT<\/strong> (Tuesday late morning). Use this intuitive time to focus on long-term successes. We might get a little obsessed with a project or task — as best as you can,\u00a0take breaks and don’t forget to practice a little self-care \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n

As always with a\u00a0Moon 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…<\/p>\n

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You may also want to plan Monday early evening until Tuesday late morning ahead of time.<\/p>\n

Tuesday, August 13th:<\/h3>\n

Tuesday<\/strong>, the Moon remains in practical, accomplishment-oriented Capricorn<\/strong><\/em> until 11:35am EDT<\/strong> (see Monday for details).<\/p>\n

Tuesday morning<\/strong>, we are in invited to make some inner adjustments. We feel uneasy or awkward and need to make a choice.
\nMaking this choice demands we develop inner awareness around two very different urges: on the one hand, the urge to be creative, self-expressed, and playing full-out \u2014 and on the other, the desire to accomplish something out there in the real world, and to be responsible and self-reliant.<\/p>\n

Tuesday at 11:35am EDT<\/strong>, the Moon moves into freedom-loving, forward-thinking Aquarius<\/strong><\/em>, where it will journey until Thursday late evening<\/strong>.The energy of the Aquarian Moon relates to our instinct for improvement. Reactions are more intellectual than emotional; interactions more impersonal than personal. We are likely to have an increased fascination with the new and unusual.<\/p>\n

Social gatherings, anything connected with group ideals and goals for the future, brainstorming, new ideas and methods, progress: all these are promoted during the time the Moon moves through Aquarius. Again: we have our eyes on the future — or on outer space \ud83d\ude42 Personal freedom becomes paramount. This Moon placement also starts the build up towards the Full Moon (exact Thursday morning<\/em>)<\/p>\n

Tuesday afternoon<\/strong>, we may need to find a balance between wanting to belong and fit in, versus wanting to fully, authentically, and joyfully express our individual light.<\/p>\n

Tuesday late evening<\/strong>, presents an opportunity to connect with others and engage in a healing process that can bring us progress.<\/p>\n

Tuesday night<\/strong>\/Wednesday very early morning, we may feel pulled in two quite different directions:\u00a0On the one hand, we experience a need for connecting with like-minded people and remaining objective; on the other hand, we want to\u00a0make space for pursuing our financial vision — and we also want to break free from outdated value systems.<\/p>\n

As such, we may have to address what we value in both in others, and in ourselves (which informs our self-worth); as best as you can, make adjustments and find creative solutions when it comes to these energies.<\/p>\n

Also!<\/strong> Tomorrow, Wednesday all day\u00a0<\/strong>and Thursday until 3pm EDT<\/strong>, is your last chance to sign up for Thursday’s FORECASTING FORUM. Please note that<\/strong>\u00a0we\u2019ll talk about the\u00a0current\u00a0Station phases<\/strong>:\u00a0Uranus in\u00a06.5\u00ba of Taurus<\/strong>\u00a0(Station\/Retrograde<\/em>), and Jupiter in\u00a014.5\u00ba of Sagittarius<\/strong> (Station-Direct).\u00a0<\/em>What unexpected shifts are are coming your way? What is ready to be explored more fully in your life?”<\/span><\/p>\n

If you want to know how they are going to impact you personally, join me live or<\/em> sign up for the mp4-video presentation. 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.<\/p>\n

Are you a\u00a0Star\u00a0or\u00a0SuperStar Member?<\/strong>\u00a0You are automatically\u00a0signed up for the Forum and will receive an email with the link to join and another email with a link to download the mp4-video presentation of the webinar.<\/p>\n

Are you a\u00a0Universal Member?<\/strong>\u00a0click here, to\u00a0register now!\u00a0<\/a>\u00a0If you would like to join live<\/strong>, please keep in mind that\u00a0registration will close\u00a0an hour before the live event begins<\/strong>, if you register after 3pm EDT on Thursday you will receive the mp4-video presentation of the webinar. You can also\u00a0upgrade to Star Membership<\/a>\u00a0via your Membership Portal<\/a>, and receive the monthly Forecasting Forums for FREE every month \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n

Wednesday, August 14th:<\/h3>\n

Wednesday<\/strong>, the Moon remains in freedom-loving, forward-thinking Aquarius<\/strong><\/em> all day<\/strong> (see Tuesday late morning for details).<\/p>\n

Wednesday very early morning<\/strong>, a Sun\/Venus alignment in almost 21 degrees of Leo<\/strong><\/em> becomes exact at 2:07am EDT. We started to feel this aspect from August 2nd on, it will be strong until August 24th. <\/strong>It brings the desire to strike a balance between relationships and personal goals — and comes with graciousness, charm, and a grand dose of playfulness.<\/p>\n

As such, this is a good aspect for social affairs, pleasure, amusement, and romance — especially if these are connected to our playful inner child. We are creative and full of joy at this time and need to feel a fun-loving connections with others. Bear in mind, this is also true for the person sitting across the table from you; any negotiations undertaken at this time will likely go smoothly and quickly.<\/p>\n

This, taken together with our readiness to take some risks to get what we want, makes it a good time to start out on a new relationship or venture. What do you desire? What is the simplest (or most outrageous) action step that would move you closer to that aim?<\/p>\n

Do you have your Ascendent, Career Point (or any personal planets) in 17-24 degrees of Leo<\/strong>, Aquarius, Taurus, or Scorpio? <\/strong>If so, you may 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 Leo<\/strong> (the Sun rules Leo; Venus rules Taurus and Libra)<\/em><\/p>\n

Also, Wednesday very early morning<\/strong>, a somewhat challenging Venus\/Sun\/Pluto aspect<\/em> becomes exact at 2:08am EDT. We started to feel this aspect from Tuesday on; it will be strong until tonight (Wednesday)<\/strong>. This aspect operates more on an internal level. We feel uneasy about something, almost awkward — and we need to make a choice\u2026 so we need to develop inner awareness.<\/p>\n

This might concern compromises with others. We should also watch out that our fear of being manipulated is making us stubborn or manipulative ourselves. As best as you can, keep choosing the “better” alternative (and when you can see it, the higher road), adjusting as needed.<\/p>\n

Fear of disappointment might cause some tension; our inner need for growth requires honesty about what is behind those fears — most likely our own lack of good boundaries and self-esteem. Watch out you don’t get pulled into overly burdensome roles in other people’s lives because you feel it is required of you — this can often be a path into “control issues”.<\/p>\n

We might be forced to focus, time and again, on details we would prefer to ignore. When life slows down, or becomes uncomfortable, simplify and be patient. We are changing and growing in ways that we can’t comprehend right now. Stay as open and observant as you can.<\/p>\n

As best as you can, carefully examine your motivations and self-image: How do you feel about your ability to love, be authentic with your feelings, and connect on a deep emotional level? What role does fear play in all of this?<\/p>\n

Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or personal planets) in 20-22 degrees of Leo<\/strong> or Capricorn<\/strong>? If so, you will be more affected by this aspect.\u00a0This is also true for those of us who have our\u00a0Ascendant\u00a0or Sun-sign in Taurus, Libra<\/strong> or Scorpio<\/strong> (Venus is the ruler of Taurus and Libra, while Pluto is the ruler of Scorpio)<\/em><\/p>\n

Thursday, August 15th:<\/h3>\n

Thursday<\/strong>, the Moon remains in freedom-loving, forward-thinking Aquarius<\/strong><\/em> until 11:49pm EDT<\/strong> (see Tuesday late morning for details).<\/p>\n

Thursday at 2:46am EDT<\/strong>, as Mercury reaches 4.5 degrees of Leo<\/strong><\/em>, it exits its Shadow phase! Yay! Finally! We are ready to take in new information and move forward with anything that has been “on hold” since the Mercury Retrograde of July 6th through the 31st.<\/p>\n

Ask yourself: What in my life is calling out to be resolved? Where am I now able to clearly decide? Where do I still need some more information?<\/p>\n

Thursday morning, at 8:29am EDT<\/strong>, the Full Moon becomes exact in almost 22.5 degrees of Aquarius<\/strong><\/em>.\u00a0As mentioned above, the entrance of the\u00a0Moon into Aquarius\u00a0on Tuesday late morning started the energetic build up towards this\u00a0Full Moon<\/strong>,\u00a0when\u00a0the Moon\u00a0in freedom-loving, forward-thinking\u00a0Aquarius<\/strong> opposes the Sun in fun-loving, expressive\u00a0Leo<\/strong>.\u00a0 Click here to watch my video<\/a>\u00a0about this Full Moon \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n

Two planets are Stationing at the the time of this Full Moon<\/em>, and are therefore more exalted: Jupiter in\u00a0Sagittarius<\/strong>\u00a0(i.e. in its own sign), and Uranus in\u00a0Taurus<\/strong>\u00a0(the modern ruler of Aquarius). Both of these planets change direction on Aug. 11th,<\/strong> with Jupiter going direct after a 4-month retrograde phase, and Uranus starting its 5-month retrograde phase (which we will also cover in today’s Forecasting Forum)<\/p>\n

But first, let’s talk about this Full Moon:
\nThe Sun in\u00a0Leo<\/strong>\u00a0conjuncts Venus and Mars, so the Moon in\u00a0Aquarius<\/strong>\u00a0opposes this Stellium in\u00a0Leo<\/strong><\/em>; this\u00a0highlights the power of our individual creativity and the exponential potency of collaboration. Each of us is invited to reclaim ourselves, and add our voice, heart, and hands to something that has meaning for us.<\/p>\n

Leo<\/strong>\u00a0symbolizes\u00a0the embodiment of heart-centered consciousness —\u00a0the expression of our own individual light, unique gifts, and inner spark of the divine — while on the other hand,\u00a0Aquarius<\/strong>\u00a0symbolizes the power of community and collaboration to bring about a common vision.<\/p>\n

When we align our head with our heart, we feel our interconnectedness with all of humanity, and we create and connect from love instead of fear.\u00a0Given that\u00a0Leo<\/strong>\u00a0represents our individual self-expression and\u00a0Aquarius<\/strong>\u00a0our vision for humankind, a question is raised<\/strong>: How can we best achieve a balance between these two energies? Or perhaps even an integration?<\/p>\n

For the next two weeks, we\u2019ll be looking for answers to this question, as we become more aware\u00a0that something is out of alignment.<\/p>\n

Even the brightest of Full Moons has a shadow side<\/em> — so let’s take a look at the shadow of both signs involved in this Full Moon — and\u00a0please note that the shadow side of any sign is usually not as comfortable to look at or easy to embrace… As always with\u00a0shadow aspects of ourselves, we need to beware of getting triggered and jumping to conclusions; we need to make sure we take time to respond rather than react.<\/p>\n

Which is very apropos to the talk I gave last weekend at the “Fresh Voices in Astrology Summit”.<\/strong> This event featured 12 talks from 12 different astrologers — and you can purchase an “All Access Pass”<\/strong> and get recordings of each session, for roughly $10 per topic.\u00a0Click here for more info\u00a0— and if you who attended live<\/strong>,\u00a0please email me<\/a>, so I can send you the “React vs. Respond” handout<\/em> I used in my talk.<\/p>\n

Back to the shadow sides of this Full Moon —\u00a0let’s start with\u00a0Leo’s<\/strong>\u00a0shadow side<\/em>, since we currently have a Stellium in\u00a0Leo<\/strong>:
\nLeo’s<\/strong> shadow can show up as…
To read the whole article and get all the Coaching Questions for this month’s Full Moon, click here.<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Do you have your Ascendant (or any personal planets) in 20-25 degrees of Leo, Aquarius, Taurus<\/strong> or Scorpio<\/strong>? If so, you may feel the effects of this Full Moon more strongly. This is also true for those of us who have our\u00a0Ascendant\u00a0or Sun-sign in Leo<\/strong> or Cancer<\/strong> (the Sun rules Leo; the Moon rules Cancer).<\/em><\/p>\n

Thursday before 3pm EDT<\/strong>: this is your very last chance to sign up for my MONTHLY FORECASTING FORUM — live at<\/strong> 1pm PST\/4pm EDT\/<\/strong>9pm BST (London-time). <\/span>Please note that<\/strong>\u00a0we\u2019ll talk about the\u00a0current\u00a0Station phases<\/strong>:\u00a0Uranus in\u00a06.5\u00ba of Taurus<\/strong>\u00a0 (Station\/Retrograde<\/em>), and Jupiter in\u00a014.5\u00ba of Sagittarius<\/strong> (Station-Direct).<\/em><\/p>\n

If you want to know how they are going to impact you personally, join me live or<\/em> sign up for the mp4-video presentation. 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.<\/p>\n

Are you a\u00a0Star\u00a0or\u00a0SuperStar Member?<\/strong>\u00a0You are automatically\u00a0signed up for the Forum and will receive an email with the link to join and another email with a link to download the mp4-video presentation of the webinar.<\/p>\n

Are you a\u00a0Universal Member?<\/strong>\u00a0click here, to\u00a0register now!\u00a0<\/a>\u00a0If you would like to join live<\/strong>, please keep in mind that\u00a0registration will close\u00a0an hour before the live event begins<\/strong>, if you register after 3pm EDT on Thursday you will receive the mp4-video presentation of the webinar. You can also\u00a0upgrade to Star Membership<\/a>\u00a0via your Membership Portal<\/a>, and receive the monthly Forecasting Forums for FREE every month \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n

Thursday afternoon<\/strong>, a harmonious Mercury\/Chiron aspect<\/em> becomes exact at 5:15pm EDT. We started feeling this aspect build from Tuesday evening on; it will be strong until Saturday morning. <\/strong>This aspect is a wonderful possibility for active healing in regards to our conditioning and day to day thinking structures.<\/p>\n

We can bring compassion, both for ourselves and for others, to communications that trigger us. We are able to allow more for our “inner playful child” to come out in unique ways as we share ourselves.\u00a0Forgiveness and understanding towards ourselves and others comes more easily now in general.<\/p>\n

Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or personal planets) in 2-8 degrees of Leo, Aries<\/strong>, or Sagittarius<\/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 Gemini<\/strong> or Virgo<\/strong> (Mercury is the ruler of Gemini and Virgo).<\/em><\/p>\n

Thursday at 9:02pm EDT<\/strong>, we enter a Moon Void of Course (VoC),<\/a> that lasts for almost 3 hours until 11:49pm EDT<\/strong>. Use this intuitive time to balance your need for connecting with like-minded people and making progress against your passion for creative self-expression — because if you can achieve that balance, it\u2019s a great time for creating something big.<\/p>\n

As always with a\u00a0Moon 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 evening ahead of time.<\/p>\n

Thursday at 11:49pm EDT<\/strong>, the Moon moves into creative, sensitive Pisces<\/strong><\/em>, where it will journey until Sunday early afternoon<\/strong>. This Moon placement often finds us more sensitive, intuitive, idealistic and imaginative than normal. We also have a greater capacity for compassion, sympathy and affection for all — but especially for those who suffer or can be regarded as the underdog.<\/p>\n

But… that very idealism could also be our downfall at this time: We tend to see the best in everyone and everything, and when reality doesn’t match our idyllic vision, we might feel upset and even victimized by those harsh realities. A way out of this is to channel our idealism into spiritual or creative endeavors.<\/p>\n

It’s also a great time for releasing fears — especially the ones based on a sense of separation — and experiencing “oneness”. Feelings tend to flow more freely; as best as you can, let them — in fact, “going with the flow” is the best way to go for the next couple of days.<\/p>\n

Friday, August 16th:<\/h3>\n

Friday<\/strong>, the Moon remains in creative, sensitive Pisces<\/strong><\/em> all day<\/strong> (see Thursday late evening for details).<\/p>\n

Friday early afternoon<\/strong>, a challenging Mercury\/Uranus aspect<\/em> becomes exact at 1:07pm EDT. We started to feel this aspect build from Wednesday on, it will remain strong until Sunday morning. <\/strong>This aspect creates some tension in our lives; we may feel anxious or stressed by a situation involving financial stability, personal creativity, or self-expression.<\/p>\n

We’ll likely want to think outside the box. We may also want to make some changes to a life situation or heart connection that no longer fits. Again: We are being called to play a bigger game and may feel overwhelmed by what it all means.<\/p>\n

Our minds may prefer things to be joyful, fun, playful, and expressive — but at the same time we feel\u00a0a great desire for progress and breakthroughs.\u00a0The tension between these two desires could leave us feeling irritable, mainly because we also tend to take things quite personally right now;\u00a0the best way to manage this is to channel some of that nervous irritable energy into constructive pursuits.<\/p>\n

Since there’s a tendency right now to challenge established thought, or play devil’s advocate, it also helps to get in touch with our inner truth. Use your breath to turn any fear into excitement — and let yourself drop into your heart.<\/p>\n

Expect the unexpected, plan on disruption, revelation and breakthroughs — during this transit, the best mind is an open mind. As best as you can, go with the flow, staying open to the new and unexpectedly different. Could you allow whatever is happening to stimulate new approaches?<\/p>\n

As you can perhaps imagine, this is not a time to make major decisions, especially if they are hasty \ud83d\ude09 You can think of this as “reorganizing” time for the mind, like moving your furniture around.\u00a0 If you feel yourself resisting the reshuffle, do your best to relax — and maybe even sit back and enjoy the show.<\/p>\n

And as always, if all else fails, take it one moment at a time… Rather than jumping to conclusions, get grounded in the here and now \u2014 bringing awareness to your breath (or body) is a good way to do this.<\/p>\n

Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or any personal planets) in 3-10 degrees of Leo, Taurus, Aquarius<\/strong>,\u00a0or\u00a0Scorpio<\/strong>? If so, you will be more affected by this aspect.\u00a0This is also true for those of us who have our\u00a0Ascendant\u00a0or Sun-sign in\u00a0Gemini, Virgo<\/strong>,\u00a0or\u00a0Aquarius<\/strong>\u00a0(Mercury is the ruler of Gemini and Virgo; and Uranus rules Aquarius).\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

Also, Friday afternoon<\/strong>, we get an opportunity to be very present, to connect with others and share a new vision about the Earth, or to reinvent how we connect with “the good things in life”. As best as you can, bring a sense of flow and faith to who you are being; allow yourself to intuitively share some progressive, new ideas about what is important to you, and things that could make yours and other people’s life easier on a very practical level.<\/p>\n

Saturday, August 17th:<\/h3>\n

Saturday<\/strong>, the Moon remains in creative, sensitive Pisces<\/strong><\/em> all day<\/strong> (see Thursday late evening for details).<\/p>\n

Saturday early morning<\/strong>, we feel a need to go within and slow down — and at the same time, we also want to move fast and have new experiences. This tension clearly invites us to stretch a little, and to seek resolution via creative solutions — the key here is to listen to our intuition, so we don’t drive ourselves or others crazy.<\/p>\n

Saturday morning<\/strong>, we get an opportunity to be wholly present — and also to focus on practicalities and long-term plans. As best as you can, bring a sense of flow and faith to your business dealings.<\/p>\n

Saturday early afternoon<\/strong>, we feel more sensitive and need to slow down a little. This is a great time for spiritual or creative endeavors. Energy work, or anything that requires our intuitive side, will work best for the next several hours.<\/p>\n

As always with a Moon VoC, 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 early evening until Sunday early afternoon ahead of time.<\/p>\n

Sunday, August 18th:<\/h3>\n

Sunday<\/strong>, the Moon remains in creative, sensitive Pisces<\/strong><\/em> and VoC<\/a> until 12:33pm EDT<\/strong> (see Thursday late evening and Saturday early evening for details).<\/p>\n

Sunday very early morning, at 1:18am EDT<\/strong>, Mars changes signs from fun-loving, risk-taking Leo<\/strong> to detail-oriented, practical, service-oriented Virgo<\/strong><\/em>, where it will journey until October 4th<\/strong>. With Mars in Virgo, we are more inclined to put our energy towards a project that takes care of our day-to-day, practical matters or a health issues.<\/p>\n

Creating order in our daily lives and knowing what’s coming next is easier for us now. We are better at organizing, planning on a short-term scale, and doing errands at this time. We may feel that we do things better than others right now; therefore we may not give others a chance to improve their skills or show us a different way of doing something.<\/p>\n

As best as you can, keep the focus on yourself and watch out for impatient outbursts or for the need to be right at all cost. Be of service to others, and remember that perfection is not a goal, it is a journey.\u00a0How can you move towards improving things in your life, rather than having things be perfect all the time?<\/p>\n

If you have an\u00a0Aries\u00a0Sun-sign or Rising-sign,\u00a0you are going to feel more focused on details and health issues. If you are a\u00a0Virgo<\/strong>\u00a0Sun-sign or Rising sign, you will feel quite energized and passionate for the next 6.5 weeks. Channeling this energy into physical exercise, a work or health project might be advisable.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

Sunday at 12:33pm EDT<\/strong>, the Moon moves into pioneering, fast-paced Aries<\/strong><\/em>, where it will journey until next week, Tuesday night<\/strong>\/Wednesday very early morning. Life is an adventure, we’re more open to new ideas, and have great enthusiasm for new projects. Patience is certainly not our strong suit at this time, but we can decide quickly, and act immediately.<\/p>\n

Our independence and dynamism are important to us right now, so we may find it hard to be disciplined or accept advice at this time; in general, our responses to others tend to be more assertive or even aggressive. If you find your foot tapping, try hitting the gym, or finding other ways to burn off the body’s excess energy.<\/p>\n

Also, Sunday<\/strong>, Jupiter ends its station and resumes its normal pace through the sky<\/em>. Over the last four months<\/strong>, we\u2019ve done a lot of internal work on our beliefs,\u00a0attitudes and life-perspectives. We now have a chance to bring these new perspectives to bear on the outside world.<\/p>\n

And\u2026<\/h3>\n

A heads up for next Monday (August 19th)<\/strong>: the Moon remains in pioneering, fast-paced Aries<\/strong><\/em> all day<\/strong> (see Sunday Aug.18th for details). The Moon in Aries<\/strong> trines Mercury in Leo<\/strong> exact at 11:41am EDT, it squares Saturn in Capricorn<\/strong> at 5:56pm EDT, <\/em>and it trines Jupiter in Sagittarius<\/strong> exact at 5:58pm EDT<\/em>. More about all the details in next week\u2019s forecast \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n

One Last Announcement:<\/h3>\n

Last chance to join me for this week’s FORECASTING FORUM, on Thursday<\/strong>, August 15th at 4pm EDT<\/strong>\/1pm PDT\/9pm BST (London-time). Please note that<\/strong> we\u2019ll talk about the Uranus Station\/Retrograde phase<\/em> in 6.5\u00ba of Taurus<\/strong> and the Jupiter Station-Direct phase<\/em> in 14.5\u00ba of Sagittarius<\/strong> (both exact in mid August).<\/p>\n

What unexpected shifts are are coming your way? What is ready to be explored more fully in your life?<\/p>\n

If you want to align yourself with these potent energies, join me live or sign up for the mp4-video presentation. To join for FREE every month, become a Star or SuperStar Member<\/a> on my site. To register for this month only, click here<\/a>
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Saturday at 6:35pm EDT<\/strong>, we enter a Moon Void of Course (VoC),<\/a> that lasts for 18 hours until 12:33pm EDT <\/strong>(Sunday early afternoon). Use this intuitive time as an opportunity to connect to your higher Self, and if possible, bring a sense of flow and faith to your long-term plans — especially those you feel really passionate about.<\/p>\n