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<\/strong>This week’s headline items:<\/strong> Mercury changes signs from Leo\u00a0to Virgo on Wednesday; Uranus\u2019 Station intensifies on Thursday; it is time to start taking actions on our New Moon intentions on Friday; on Sunday, the First Quarter Moon in Scorpio becomes exact.<\/p>\nThere will be four\u00a0Moon VoC<\/a>\u00a0phases this week: Monday morning (for 2.5 hours); Wednesday morning (for almost 9 hours); Friday late afternoon (for almost 3.5 hours) and Sunday late evening (for a brief 7 minutes).<\/p>\n <\/p>\n I had an amazing Interview<\/strong> with my dear friend Michelle Leduc Catlin<\/strong> (a Health Freedom Blog Writer & Podcast Host<\/strong>) for my Interview Series: How to Deal with Uncertainty & Change<\/em>, Episode Four. If you are able to watch this 50-minute Interview, please do. I highly recommend it! ==> click here to watch<\/a>!<\/strong><\/p>\n We talked about so many amazing things, that could truly be helpful to you, if you are experiencing frustration, anger, health issues, or a disconnect with the world around you ==> click here to watch<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Monday<\/strong>, the Moon remains in fun and attention-loving Leo<\/strong><\/em> until 10:56am EDT<\/strong>. We may lack objectivity and struggle with backing down or compromising. We all love to be admired — or at the very least acknowledged — for our greatness \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n So hand out some compliments — let people know how proud you are of them, tell them how much you love them. Come from the heart in this and all other things… be honest and authentic, as best you can. Fun, games and romance are a big part of this energy as well. You might also enjoy spending time with little ones.<\/p>\n If there are no “outer children” around, how about getting in touch with your “inner child” — it’s definitely easier for the next two days. What are you most grateful for today? What would be heaps and heaps of fun? What would be so much fun, you let out a tiny squeak, just thinking of it?<\/p>\n Monday before 8:23am <\/b>or<\/em> after 10:56am EDT: <\/b>If you haven’t set your New Moon Intentions<\/i> yet, there is still time! You have until 9:50am EDT tomorrow (Tuesday). <\/b>If possible, align them with the New Moon energies that I spoke about in my last video \u2014 feel free to watch it again if you are not sure anymore \u2014 click here<\/b> to watch my video on the New Moon in Leo<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n For more info <\/strong>on how to best set your New Moon Intentions<\/em>, click here<\/b> to read my article on the subject.<\/a><\/p>\n Monday very early morning<\/strong>, a somewhat challenging Mercury\/Pluto aspect\u00a0<\/em>becomes exact at 3:03am EDT. We started to feel this aspect build from Sunday early morning<\/strong> (Aug 8th) on; and it will remain strong until Tuesday early morning. <\/strong>This aspect operates more on an internal level. We feel uneasy about something, awkward, and need to make a choice — so we need to develop inner awareness.<\/p>\n Our compulsive side may lead us down a path that evades rational understanding. Our judgments — of circumstances, ourselves, others — can be so extreme during this aspect that we can\u2019t seem to make intelligent and consistent progress in our lives for the three days it is in effect.<\/p>\n As best as you can, strive to be more trusting, and less strict with yourself for these three days — and surrender to whatever you are experiencing right now\u2026 like everything else, it\u2019s temporary. Flexibility and a playful attitude could be helpful too \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or personal planets) in 24-26 degrees of Leo<\/strong>\u00a0or\u00a0Capricorn<\/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<\/strong>, Virgo<\/strong>, or\u00a0Scorpio<\/strong>\u00a0(Mercury is the ruler of Gemini and Virgo; Pluto is the ruler of Scorpio).<\/em><\/p>\n Monday at 8:23am EDT<\/strong>, we enter a Moon Void of Course (VoC),<\/a> that lasts for 2.5 hours until 10:56am EDT.<\/strong> Use this intuitive time to choose clearly when it comes to expanding your perspective around a cause or like-minded people. Do your best to find a balance between your need for heartfelt, joyful self-expression in the here and now, and for moving into an intellectually stimulating and inspirational\u00a0future.<\/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 Monday morning ahead of time.<\/p>\n Monday at 10:56am EDT<\/strong>, the Moon moves into detail-oriented, practical Virgo<\/strong><\/em>, where it will journey until Wednesday afternoon<\/strong>. We are generous with our time\/services and we love to help others. We also have a fondness for science and anything that makes sense in our world — things and knowledge we can apply and use.<\/p>\n Health might also come into focus at this time. We notice the parts that make up the whole; this is a great time to see if our daily routines (eating, work, self-care, etc.) align with our long-term goals.<\/p>\n Monday evening<\/strong>, a Venus\/Neptune opposition<\/em>\u00a0becomes exact at 8:20pm EDT. We started to feel this aspect build from last week Saturday morning\u00a0<\/strong>(Aug 7th) on; and it will remain strong until Thursday morning<\/strong>. We are ready to dissolve anything that we valued in the past that no longer serves either ourselves or humanity.<\/p>\n Our relationships might feel confusing or disappointing, they might even be some of the things “dissolving” — but this is helping us get more connected with our inner knowingness, or our inner sensing of what feels “right”. Compassion may play a big role in our interactions.<\/p>\n This also might not be the best time to start a new relationship, as we have the tendency to idealize others, leading to disappointment down the line. As best as you can, find your inner balance with what’s real and what’s not\u2026 and allow others to be human, limitations and all \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n Financially, we may want to invest in creative or spiritual endeavors that include others, but hold off on buying anything concrete or practical until after Aug. 12th.<\/strong><\/p>\n Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or personal planets) in 19-26 degrees of Virgo, Pisces, Gemini<\/strong>, or\u00a0Sagittarius<\/strong>? Do you have an Ascendant\u00a0or Sun-sign in\u00a0Taurus, Libra<\/strong>\u00a0or\u00a0Pisces?\u00a0<\/strong>If so, you will feel…<\/em><\/p>\n ***<\/p>\n ALREADY A MEMBER? <\/strong>Scroll down & keep reading (make sure you are logged into your\u00a0Member’s account<\/a>)!<\/p>\n GET IT ALL! <\/strong>Get the whole Forecast (Monday – Sunday) — as well as other awesome and exclusive content — become a\u00a0site member<\/a>\u00a0(still, for the price of a cappuccino!) \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n *** Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or personal planets) in 19-26 degrees of Virgo, Pisces, Gemini<\/strong>, or\u00a0Sagittarius<\/strong>? If so, you will feel this aspect quite strongly. This is also true for those of us who have our\u00a0Ascendant\u00a0or Sun-sign in\u00a0Taurus, Libra<\/strong>\u00a0or\u00a0Pisces<\/strong>\u00a0(Venus is the ruler of Taurus and Libra; Neptune rules Pisces).<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Tuesday<\/strong>, the Moon remains<\/em> in detail-oriented, practical<\/em> Virgo<\/strong>, all day <\/strong>(see Monday late morning for details).\u00a0If you haven’t set your New Moon Intentions<\/i> yet<\/strong>, there is still time! You have until 9:50am EDT today (Tuesday). <\/b><\/p>\n If possible, align them with the New Moon energies that I spoke about in my last video \u2014 feel free to watch it again if you are not sure anymore ==>\u00a0click here<\/b> to watch my video on the New Moon in Leo<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n For more info <\/strong>on how to best set your New Moon Intentions<\/em>, click here<\/b> to read my article on the subject.<\/a><\/p>\n Tuesday evening<\/strong>, a Mercury\/Jupiter opposition\u00a0<\/em>becomes exact at 9:20pm EDT. We started to feel this aspect build from Monday morning<\/strong> on; and it will remain strong until this Thursday morning.\u00a0<\/strong>This asks us to find the balance between\u00a0our need for fun, laughter, and social connections out there in the world.<\/p>\n We are also invited to balance what we think we need to be happy and authentically ourselves, versus social expectations, for example those coming from our networks or communities (both online and local).<\/p>\n We generally feel quite optimistic at this time, perhaps overly so: The urge to grow and expand is strong, but we can overreach — perhaps by overlooking critical details and thereby miscalculating.<\/p>\n We might be inclined to exaggerate, then have a hard time putting our ideas and goals into practice. That said, we can also be extraordinarily funny and interesting at this time, especially in our business dealings \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n Expect a lot of talking and sharing — and possibly some over-thinking or impulsive communication. Impatience is likely a side-effect of this aspect as well… As best as you can, take an “observer” position toward your mind: listen to your thoughts, catch yourself thinking.<\/p>\n Ask yourself: What benefits might I reap if I started listening to my own thoughts 5% more without needing to do anything about them? Might that contribute to having more joy in my life? Might I be able to see the bigger picture more easily from the observer position? What role could humor play in all of this?<\/p>\n In other words: as best as you can, practice listening, to yourself, to others, and to your body. Listening is an art form that makes it easier to tap into our own inner wisdom and our body’s wisdom.<\/p>\n Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or personal planets) in the following: 25-29 degrees of\u00a0Leo<\/strong>,\u00a0Aquarius, Taurus, Scorpio, <\/strong>or 0-2 degrees of\u00a0Virgo, Pisces, Gemini <\/strong>or Sagittarius<\/strong>? If so, you will feel this aspect quite strongly. This is also true for those of us who have our\u00a0Ascendant\u00a0or Sun-sign in\u00a0Gemini, Virgo<\/strong> or\u00a0Sagittarius<\/strong> (Mercury is the ruler of Gemini and Virgo; Jupiter of Sagittarius).<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Wednesday,<\/strong> the Moon remains in detail-oriented, practical<\/em> Virgo<\/strong>, until 4:08pm EDT <\/strong>(see Monday late morning for details).<\/p>\n Wednesday at 7:22am EDT<\/strong>, we enter a\u00a0Moon Void of Course (VoC),<\/a>\u00a0that lasts for almost 9 hours until 4:08pm EDT<\/strong>. Use this intuitive time to empower each other around earthly issues and support each other in practical ways. Your attention to detail is enhanced; you might implement new health routines or other systems that support your long-term goals.<\/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 Wednesday morning until the late afternoon ahead of time.<\/p>\n Wednesday at 4:08pm EDT<\/strong>, the Moon moves into harmony-loving, balance-seeking<\/em> Libra<\/strong>, where it will journey until Friday evening<\/strong>. The energy of the Libra<\/strong> 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 to 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 Wednesday early evening<\/strong>, at 5:57pm EDT<\/strong>,\u00a0Mercury changes signs from prideful, fun-loving <\/i>Leo<\/i><\/b> to detail-oriented, practical\u00a0<\/i>Virgo<\/i><\/b>. Mercury will journey through the sign of Virgo<\/strong> until Aug 30th.<\/strong><\/p>\n Mercury in\u00a0Virgo<\/strong>\u00a0sharpens our thinking: We see clearly and are more inclined to direct our energy towards day-to-day, practical matters.<\/p>\n Creating order in our daily lives, knowing what’s coming next, organizing, planning on a short-term scale, doing errands: All this will come easier. This stands in contrast to our ability to go with the flow, be present, have faith that things will turn out well, no matter what: not so easy \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n We may feel that we do things better than others right now and thereby deny them a chance to improve their skills or show us a different method.<\/p>\n As best as you can, be of service to others — and remember that perfection is lovely when we treat it as a journey and a tyrant when we set it as a goal. What if you aimed at continuous, never-ending improvement, rather than at a frozen “perfect”?<\/p>\n Do you have your Ascendant or Sun-sign in\u00a0<\/i>Gemini<\/i><\/b>\u00a0or\u00a0<\/i>Virgo<\/i><\/b>? If so, you will feel the need for organization and improvements more strongly.<\/i><\/p>\n Wednesday evening<\/strong>, a harmonious Venus\/Pluto aspect <\/em>becomes exact at 6:46pm EDT. We started to feel this aspect build from Monday morning on; and it will remain strong until this Saturday morning. <\/strong>This aspect brings a fruitful and rewarding period in our lives. We experience a new depth of intimacy (with an existing or new partner), we learn to appreciate the important people in our lives, and our value system transforms and evolves.<\/p>\n This is likely an excellent period for finances as well.\u00a0Work we’ve done might pay off, and we are able to manage our finances better, with more attention to detail, planning, and strategy — as well as the elimination of anything that no longer serves us. We might renew a commitment, or bring new, deeper and more intimate energy into a relationship under the influence of this aspect.<\/p>\n Our sexual lives might get a real boost now, as we tend to want to connect on a deeper level. We might find ourselves strongly attracted to someone, almost to the point of obsession.\u00a0If this aspect connects with any of your personal planets,\u00a0you might just meet the “love of your life”.<\/p>\n One thing is for sure — relationships experienced now are bound to be unforgettable. While this transit tends to signal new or strengthened relationships, any relationship that ends during this cycle may leave us feeling liberated.<\/p>\n Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or personal planets) in 22-28 degrees of Virgo,\u00a0Capricorn,\u00a0<\/strong>or\u00a0Taurus<\/strong>? If so, you will feel this aspect quite strongly. This is also true for those of us who have our\u00a0Ascendant\u00a0or Sun-sign in\u00a0Taurus, Libra\u00a0<\/strong>or\u00a0Scorpio<\/strong>\u00a0(Venus being the ruler of Taurus and Libra, while Pluto is the ruler of Scorpio).<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Thursday, <\/strong>the Moon remains<\/em> in harmony-loving, balance-seeking<\/em> Libra<\/strong> all day <\/strong>(see Wednesday late afternoon for details).<\/p>\n Thursday morning<\/strong>, we sense harmonious connections even though we are focused on making progress. Where our visions for the future are concerned, we are invited to bring a new level of authenticity, and make realistic choices around connecting with others.(Moon in <\/em>Libra <\/em><\/strong>trines Saturn in Aquarius<\/strong><\/em>, exact at 8:32am EDT)<\/em><\/p>\n Thursday early afternoon,\u00a0<\/strong>we become more aware that we need to find a balance between two very different energies — on the one hand, taking a compassionate approach towards our personal goals, while being assertive in the world — and on the other hand, our need to connect and collaborate with others. Ask yourself: what if taking a compassionate approach towards myself actually made for more fulfilling connections with others?\u00a0(Moon in <\/em>Libra <\/em><\/strong>opposes Chiron<\/em>\u00a0in <\/em>Aries<\/em><\/strong>, exact at 2:02pm EDT)<\/em><\/p>\n Thursday early evening, <\/strong>calls for some inner adjustments, as 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, we want to innovate in the area of our values (and maybe also have some financial breakthroughs); on the other hand, we feel the need to attend to our one-on-one relationships, supporting them — and perhaps collaborating. (Moon in <\/em>Libra<\/em><\/strong> quincunxes Uranus in<\/em> Taurus<\/em><\/strong>, exact at 5:48pm EDT)<\/em><\/p>\n Also, on Thursday<\/strong>, the Uranus Station intensifies in 14.5 degrees of <\/i>Taurus<\/i> until Aug 25th.<\/strong><\/b>\u00a0It will come to a complete halt next week, Thursday (Aug. 19th) in almost 15 degrees of Taurus<\/b>, starting its yearly 5-month retrograde phase (more about that next week\u2026).<\/p>\n To see how this impacts your personal\u00a0chart,\u00a0watch my latest webinar: \u201cUranus in Taurus Exalted, August 2021\u201d<\/i>. I highly recommend this! Click here<\/b> for more info or to purchase<\/a>.\u00a0Current Star Members<\/i>, already received the mp4-video recording of this webinar. Please check your email \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n When an outer planet stations<\/strong>, its energy gets more pronounced, and this can sometimes cause discomfort. We are being asked to hang out with that discomfort until the planet’s energy picks up speed again around Sept. 2nd<\/strong> (when the station phase has ended).<\/p>\n Definitely expect the unexpected. 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? \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n As best as you can for the next 3 weeks<\/b>, 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.<\/p>\n Are you expressing your individuality to the fullest in your financial partnerships and intimate relationships?\u00a0Are you connecting to a larger vision? Is anything holding you back?\u00a0What are you more aware of in connection with your unique visions, values, and financial freedoms?<\/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 Is your Sun-sign or Ascendant in<\/i> Taurus<\/i><\/b>? Or perhaps your Ascendant, Career Point (or personal planets) in 12-17 degrees of <\/i>Taurus, Scorpio, Aquarius<\/i><\/b> or <\/i>Leo<\/i><\/b>? If so, you are more affected by this Station phase.<\/i><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Friday,<\/strong> the Moon remains in<\/em> harmony-loving, balance-seeking<\/em> Libra<\/strong> until 8:01pm <\/strong>(see Wednesday late afternoon for details).<\/p>\n On Friday\u00a0before 4:39pm <\/strong>or after 8:01pm EDT, <\/strong>it is time to start to take action on your New Moon intentions. If you set Intentions on Sunday night, Monday or Tuesday of this week — after the New Moon became exact — today (Friday<\/strong>) will be the best time to take relevant actions.<\/p>\n 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 Friday early afternoon, <\/strong>a somewhat challenging\u00a0Mars\/Saturn aspect<\/em>\u00a0becomes exact at 12:27pm EDT. <\/em>We started to feel this aspect build from Thursday early afternoon on; and it will remain strong until this Saturday early afternoon.\u00a0<\/strong>This aspect\u00a0contributes to feeling either a lack of physical energy, or a need to focus on our commitments out there in the world.<\/p>\n We feel uneasy about something, sort of awkward — and we need to make a choice — first though, we must develop an inner awareness of what exactly needs adjusting. Too much work, too many commitments to too many networks or communities, or too much perfectionism could leave us feeling de-energized right now.<\/p>\n We create our own limits; slowing and quieting down helps us see this. If we have a better sense of time, we can do less and achieve more — and we can do this as soon as we manage our commitments and start to use our judgment for discernment, rather than \u201ccompare and despair\u201d.<\/p>\n Could you let go, just for now, of wanting to rank things in order? Could you let go, just for now, of wanting to create hierarchy? Is it at least possible that taking care of your daily work and health routines might lead to less social stress or pressure?<\/p>\n Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or personal planets) in 8-11 degrees of <\/i>Virgo<\/i><\/b> or <\/i>Aquarius<\/i><\/b>? 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\u00a0<\/i>Aries<\/i><\/b>\u00a0or\u00a0<\/i>Capricorn<\/i><\/b>\u00a0(Mars is the ruler of Aries; Saturn rules Capricorn)<\/i><\/p>\n Friday at 4:39pm EDT<\/strong>, we enter a\u00a0Moon Void of Course (VoC),<\/a>\u00a0that lasts for almost 3.5 hours until 8:01pm EDT. <\/strong>Use this intuitive time as an opportunity to connect with like-minded people, expand each other’s minds, and collaborate in a way that allows you to see the bigger picture.<\/p>\nBefore we get to this week’s forecast, I’d like to share:<\/h3>\n
Now, this week\u2019s Forecast…<\/h3>\n
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