There will be three\u00a0Moon VoC<\/a>\u00a0phases this week: Tuesday early morning (for almost 10 hours), Thursday early evening (just over 7 hours), Sunday late morning (almost 2 hours).<\/p>\n <\/p>\n If you missed my Forecasting Forum last week<\/strong>\u2026 and still would like to learn how to align yourself with <\/strong>the current\u00a0Blue Moon\u00a0phase\u00a0& <\/i>prepare for <\/strong>Mercury’s pre-Shadow phase in Libra<\/strong><\/i>\u2026 feel free to watch the mp4-video presentation\u00a0“Blue Moon & Mercury’s pre-Shadow phase Aug-Sept. 2021” — as it relates to your own Birth Chart…<\/p>\n ==><\/strong> To purchase this webinar, click here<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n \u201cSonja, thanks for a wonderful forecast session yesterday. Full of great and useful info and easy tools to help us prepare. I had never heard about how to use the complete Mercury Retrograde cycle, from shadow to retro and back again so powerfully. I\u2019m definitely looking at this retrograde and future ones differently. Thanks!\u201d <\/i>\u2014 Jaz M.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n What was important to you in the summers of 2013 and 2002?\u00a0What of that is asking to be completed over the next two weeks?\u00a0What keeps happening since July 23rd in your social networks or interactions?\u00a0What needs adjusting?\u00a0What needs outright change?<\/p>\n How can you best prepare for the next Mercury Retrograde phase in Libra? How can you best use Mercury’s \u00a0pre-Shadow phase?<\/p>\n ==><\/strong> To purchase this webinar, click here<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0(only\u00a0available until Sept. 17th, 2021)<\/strong><\/p>\n Star Members:<\/strong> check your email for the link to the mp4-video recording and enjoy watching it! I sent it out on Aug. 20th late evening \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Monday, <\/strong>the Moon remains in creative, sensitive<\/em>\u00a0Pisces all day. <\/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 until tomorrow afternoon.<\/p>\n Monday at 6am EDT,<\/strong>\u00a0Mercury reaches 19\u00ba47′ of Virgo\u00a0<\/strong><\/em>and\u00a0squares the degree of June 10th’s Solar Eclipse<\/em>.\u00a0This represents a turning point in our thinking.\u00a0As best as you can, observe how this plays out for you, and ask yourself:<\/strong>\u00a0What needs an adjustment in my thinking or my inner dialog?\u00a0What creative solutions might clear the way for me to appreciate the differences in opinions that I see or hear \u2014 with an open heart?<\/p>\n What intentions did you set at the time of the Solar Eclipse in June?\u00a0What might you see if you kept both your eyes and your mind open?\u00a0How might objectivity and flexibility support you at this time?<\/p>\n Monday morning<\/strong>, a harmonious Venus\/Saturn aspect\u00a0becomes exact at 8:48am EDT.<\/em>\u00a0We started to feel this aspect build from last week Friday evening on; and it will remain strong until Wednesday evening<\/strong>.\u00a0This signals a time when we don’t take connections with others lightly; we are more attracted to long-term commitment than to \u201ccasual”.<\/p>\n We feel a strong sense of responsibility to society and see ourselves generally as responsible and trustworthy. We have an increased sensitivity to the needs of others. Mutual respect and loyalty become especially important to us at this time; this can strengthen and refresh old friendships too.<\/p>\n We bring more maturity, respect, and integrity to our interactions — and this is a good time to approach like-minded people or those in our communities (locally and online) for their input. This doesn’t have to be “solemn”, so ask yourself: What if I connected to myself, then to others, for an exchange of information?\u00a0Who might welcome a dialogue (or even a collaboration) that is open-minded, socially responsible, & sustainable? Where can I build mutual respect with others?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n If a book or a song had a message about the process of maturing, what might that message be? What might a poem have to say on the subject? How could I personally\u00a0encourage new approaches and priorities?<\/p>\n Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or personal planets) in 5-12 degrees of Libra, Aquarius, <\/strong>or Gemini<\/strong>? How about an Ascendant\u00a0or Sun-sign in\u00a0Taurus, Libra<\/strong> or Capricorn?<\/strong>\u00a0If so, you will feel…<\/em><\/p>\n ***<\/p>\n ALREADY A MEMBER? Scroll down & keep reading (make sure you are logged into your\u00a0<\/strong>Member’s account<\/strong><\/a>)!<\/strong><\/p>\n GET IT ALL! Get the whole Forecast — as well as other awesome and exclusive content — become a<\/strong>\u00a0site member<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0(still, for the price of a cappuccino!) \ud83d\ude09<\/strong><\/p>\n *** Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or personal planets) in 5-12 degrees of Libra, Aquarius, <\/strong>or Gemini<\/strong>?\u00a0If 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> or Capricorn<\/strong>\u00a0 (Venus is the ruler of Taurus and Libra; Saturn is the ruler of Capricorn).<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Tuesday<\/strong>, the Moon remains<\/em> in <\/em>creative, sensitive<\/em>\u00a0Pisces until 2:57pm EDT <\/strong>(see Monday morning for details).<\/p>\n Tuesday at 5:12am EDT,<\/strong> we enter a\u00a0Moon Void of Course (VoC),<\/a>\u00a0that lasts for almost 10 hours until 2:57pm EDT.\u00a0 <\/strong>Use this intuitive time as an opportunity to be guided by inspiration, and fully commit to a project or task that might serve you long-term. As best as you can, listen and trust the subtle messages in your heart that stir you towards success.<\/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 Tuesday early morning until mid-afternoon ahead of time.<\/p>\n Tuesday at 2:57pm EDT, <\/strong>the Moon moves into pioneering, fast-paced<\/em> Aries<\/strong>, where it will journey until <\/strong>Thursday night\/Friday very early morning<\/strong>. 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 Tuesday evening<\/strong>, a Mercury\/Neptune opposition becomes exact at 9:14pm EDT.<\/em> We started to feel this aspect build from last week Sunday <\/strong>(Aug. 22nd)\u00a0on; and it will remain strong until this Thursday evening. <\/strong>This connection is asking us to balance logic and intuition (left vs right brain). On the one hand, we have strong intuitive connections… on the other, the struggle to focus could lead to confusion or wishful thinking.<\/p>\n We are more inclined to daydreaming, fantasizing and imagining things; this can lead to some frustrating communications. As best as you can, use this aspect to create spiritual connections — or something beautiful, imaginative or inspiring to others.<\/p>\n Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or personal planets) in 20-26 degrees of Virgo, Pisces, Gemini<\/strong>\u00a0or\u00a0Sagittarius<\/strong>? If so, you will feel this opposition quite strongly. This is also true for those of us who have our\u00a0Ascendant\u00a0or Sun-sign in\u00a0\u00a0Gemini, Virgo<\/strong>\u00a0or\u00a0Pisces<\/strong>\u00a0(Mercury is the ruler of Gemini and Virgo; Neptune rules Pisces).<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Wednesday,<\/strong> the Moon remains in<\/em> pioneering, fast-paced<\/em> Aries<\/strong>\u00a0all day <\/strong>(see Tuesday afternoon for details).<\/p>\n Wednesday morning<\/strong>, we get an opportunity to take actions on our personal goals, in a very concrete way and bring a new level of focus and authenticity to our future visions. (Moon in <\/em>Aries <\/em><\/strong>sextiles Saturn in Aquarius<\/strong><\/em>, exact at 6:58am EDT)<\/em><\/p>\n Wednesday late morning<\/strong>, we are invited to\u00a0reexamine our various one-on-one relationships — ask yourself: How can I balance my need for self-fulfillment and independence with my desire to connect in a harmonious way?\u00a0Do your best to find a balance between those two poles: What might be possible if you could integrate one with the other?\u00a0(Moon in <\/em>Aries <\/em><\/strong>opposes Venus <\/em>\u00a0in <\/em>Libra<\/em><\/strong>, exact at 11:57am EDT)\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n Wednesday afternoon, <\/strong>has lots of potential for healing around family, the “mother archetype”, home, and our past in general. We may feel more sensitive and insecure about what we identify with, and around our ability to be assertive; this gives us the opportunity to give ourselves some compassion, acceptance and nurturing in the face of our sensitivities and limitations.\u00a0(Moon in <\/em>Aries <\/em><\/strong>conjuncts Chiron in<\/em> Aries<\/em><\/strong>, exact at 2pm EDT)\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n Wednesday late evening,\u00a0<\/strong>calls for some more inner adjustments; we are invited to develop an inner awareness around two very different urges: on the one hand, the desire to tend to our daily routines, observing what works and what doesn’t, as well as being of service to others\u00a0 \u2014 and on the other, the need to engage in personal projects and\u00a0to be independently and passionately engaged with life.\u00a0<\/strong>(Moon in <\/em>Aries <\/em><\/strong>quincunxes Mars in Virgo<\/strong>, exact at 11:37pm EDT)\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Thursday, <\/strong>the Moon remains<\/em> in pioneering, fast-paced<\/em> Aries<\/strong>\u00a0all day <\/strong>(see Tuesday mid-afternoon for details).<\/p>\n Thursday morning, <\/strong>a Venus\/Chiron opposition becomes exact at 9:24am EDT.<\/em> We started to feel this aspect build from Monday evening on; and it will remain strong until Saturday evening. <\/strong>This opposition asks us to create a balance between the healing process of our masculine energies, and our various one-on-one relationships.<\/p>\n We may feel insecure around others at this time; we need to first heal our own deep fears of not being “good enough”, learning to love ourselves — and then seeing how we can meet our partners halfway. As best as you can, bring the gift of compassion, understanding and forgiveness to your own insecurities or feelings of unworthiness — then gift that to others.<\/p>\n Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or personal planets) in 9-15 degrees of\u00a0Libra, Aries, Cancer<\/strong>, or\u00a0Capricorn<\/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<\/strong>\u00a0or\u00a0Libra<\/strong>\u00a0(Venus is the ruler of Taurus and Libra).<\/em><\/p>\n Thursday late morning, <\/strong>a harmonious Mercury\/Pluto aspect becomes exact at 10:23am EDT.<\/em> We started to feel this aspect build from Tuesday morning on; and it will remain strong until Saturday morning. <\/strong>Our words and our “speaking” are very grounded and realistic. We can feel really empowered by what we say (and how we say it) during this time.\u00a0Our conviction and passion helps us to connect\u00a0and empower others.<\/p>\n We are strongly connected to our inner truth and can analyze and understand our motivations around long-term goals. We investigate our own thought structures in a very realistic, focused way, and look to see what needs to be communicated next.<\/p>\n Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or personal planets) in\u00a021-28\u00a0degrees of\u00a0Virgo, Capricorn<\/strong>\u00a0or\u00a0Taurus<\/strong>? If so, you will be even more blessed by this aspect than those who do not; this is also true for those of us with our\u00a0Ascendant\u00a0or Sun-sign in\u00a0Gemini, Virgo<\/strong>\u00a0or\u00a0Scorpio<\/strong>\u00a0(Mercury rules Gemini and Virgo, Pluto rules Scorpio).<\/em><\/p>\n Thursday at 5:14pm EDT, <\/strong>we enter a\u00a0Moon Void of Course (VoC),<\/a>\u00a0that lasts for a little over 7 hours until 12:27am EDT <\/strong>(Thursday night\/Friday very early morning). Use this intuitive time as an opportunity to connect with like-minded people and move a project forward that serves your community. It\u2019s time for a new perspective: What new vantage point could we take? What needs to be considered, so we can move forward faster?<\/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 afternoon until Friday very early morning ahead of time.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Friday,<\/strong> the Moon remains in<\/em> pioneering, fast-paced<\/em> Aries <\/strong>& VoC<\/a> until 12:27am EDT <\/strong>(see Tuesday afternoon & Thursday late afternoon for details).<\/p>\n Friday at 12:27am EDT, <\/strong>the Moon moves into steady, peaceful<\/em> Taurus<\/strong>, where it will journey until Sunday<\/strong> early afternoon<\/strong>. We love all physical comforts, prefer consistency, and would rather stick with what we know works well. In other words: change is not our favorite thing and “rushing things” goes against our grain.<\/p>\n What is our favorite thing for the next two days? It’s probably slowing down and getting in touch with whatever delights our senses \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n Friday late morning, <\/strong>a somewhat challenging Mercury\/Jupiter aspect becomes exact at 11:05am EDT. <\/em>We started to feel this aspect build from Thursday late morning on; and it will remain strong until this Saturday late morning.\u00a0<\/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 if we\u2019re to see what needs adjusting.<\/p>\n This aspect is a fork in the road: Do we pursue scientific information and reach for logical conclusions when it comes to our health and well-being-being? Or expand our perspectives and attitudes around social interactions? Awareness is key with this aspect: What demands to be done? What would a broader view show us? How might we act on what we then saw?<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong>Do you have your Ascendent, Career Point (or any personal planets) in 25-27 degrees of\u00a0Virgo<\/strong>\u00a0or\u00a0Aquarius<\/strong>?\u00a0If 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\u00a0 Sagittarius<\/strong>\u00a0(Mercury is the ruler of Gemini and Virgo; Jupiter of Sagittarius).<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Saturday<\/strong>, the Moon remains in steady, peaceful<\/em> Taurus<\/strong> all day <\/strong>(see Friday very early morning for details).<\/p>\n Saturday early afternoon,<\/strong> a somewhat challenging Venus\/Uranus aspect becomes exact at 1:43pm EDT.<\/em> We started to feel this aspect build from Friday early afternoon on; and it will remain strong until Sunday early afternoon. <\/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 Learning to let go of the past means being willing to release relationships we have outgrown. Learning ways to abruptly alter our circumstances without emotional turmoil: This is the way Uranus\u2019s energy urges us to grow. We need freedom “within” our relationships, not “from” them.<\/p>\n It’s also time to reevaluate the ways we’ve imprisoned ourselves in protective behaviors and then rebel against them. While “Different” is not always “improved”, change is essential to our evolutionary process.<\/p>\n Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or personal planets) in 14-16 degrees of\u00a0Libra,\u00a0<\/strong>or\u00a0Taurus<\/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\u00a0Taurus, Libra<\/strong>\u00a0or\u00a0Aquarius<\/strong>\u00a0(Venus is the ruler of Taurus and Libra; Uranus rules Aquarius).<\/em><\/p>\n Saturday night<\/strong>\/Sunday very early morning, the Sun in Virgo<\/strong> squares the Moon Nodes in Gemini\/Sagittarius<\/strong> —\u00a0<\/em>around 3am EDT. We started to feel this aspect<\/strong>\u00a0from Thursday<\/b> (Aug. 26th) on<\/b>, and this will continue<\/strong> until next week, Wednesday (<\/b>Sept. 1st).<\/b> Squares mark important turning points, where moving forward requires a perceptual shift — and this one is a turning point in our daily health and work routines.<\/p>\n Notice when your busy mind distracts you from being discerning.\u00a0Notice when your beliefs or assumptions take you on a detour away from improving your daily routines. Notice when “being right” becomes more important than “being discerning” or ” being of service”.<\/p>\n When you notice any of the above, ask yourself: Might a moment of silence bring me back to what works in my daily routines? Might it allow me to make better choices for myself? Might it support me in being discerning instead of judgmental?<\/p>\n How might I be able to broaden my horizons? What would it make possible for me if I got really clear about what works in my daily routine and what doesn’t? Could I give myself permission to venture beyond my daily routine?<\/p>\n How do my daily health and work routines contribute to connecting my mind, body, and spirit? How does logic keep me separate from others? From myself? My body? My heart?<\/p>\n We may also feel a pull between introversion and extraversion, or simply between fast and slow; if you feel such a pull,\u00a0ask yourself:\u00a0Could I simply tune in for a moment and see if I need to take a break (or at least slow down a little)? How might a positive attitude towards experimentation, coupled with the ability to remain curious, serve me right now?<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Sunday<\/strong>, the Moon remains in<\/em> steady, peaceful<\/em> Taurus<\/strong> until 12:42pm EDT <\/strong>(see Friday very early morning for details).<\/p>\n Sunday at 10:59am EDT,<\/strong> we enter a brief\u00a0Moon Void of Course (VoC),<\/a>\u00a0that lasts for almost 2 hours until 12:42pm EDT. <\/strong>Use this intuitive time to share about earthly issues and support each other in practical ways. Where would an improvement create more abundance and peace for you and your loved ones?<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/staging.astrologercoach.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Astrologer-Coach-Sonja-Francis-pexels-jeremy-mA\u00bcller-6444367-300x245.jpg\")
This week’s headline items: <\/strong>On Monday morning, Mercury in Virgo squares\u00a0the degree of the June 10th Solar Eclipse (and Mars in Virgo does likewise late on Sunday evening). The Sun in Virgo squares the Moon Nodes in Gemini\/Sagittarius on Saturday night\/Sunday very early morning.<\/p>\nBefore we get to this week’s forecast, I’d like to mention:<\/h3>\n
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Now, this week\u2019s Forecast…<\/h3>\n
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