Monday is quite the day (astrologically speaking). The Moon remains in fun and attention-loving Leo until 5:17pm EDT. 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…
So hand out some compliments — let people know how proud you are of them and how much you love them. Come from the heart in this and all other things… be honest and authentic as best you can.
This Moon placement is also connected to this month’s New Moon (which was exact on Sunday morning, Aug. 4th). Feel free to watch my video on the subject here (if you haven’t seen it yet).
Monday very early morning at 12:56am EDT, Mercury comes to a halt at 4º of Virgo to start its second full Retrograde phase of the year, slowing things down tremendously until Aug. 8th!
With Mercury being Retrograde, its energy feels stronger inside of us, helping us recognize what is out of alignment and pointing to how we can begin realigning ourselves with the outside world, starting from within.
We can ask ourselves: Where do I need to take care of my work routines? Where does that path seem to be heading? How is my health and well-being? How does all this relate to my daily routines? What needs to be reorganized? Reconsidered?
Monday before 11:16am and after 5:17pm EDT is still the best and most potent time to set your New Moon Intentions! If you’d like some input on how to do that, check out this article — and to (re-) watch my New Moon video, click here
Monday morning, a somewhat challenging Venus/Pluto aspect becomes exact at 9:18am EDT. We started to feel this aspect build from Sunday morning (Aug. 4th) on; it will remain strong until Tuesday early morning (Aug. 6th).
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.
Fear of disappointment and of others is causing some tension. Our inner need for growth requires us to be honest about what is causing our fears — most likely our lack of good boundaries and self-esteem.
We might easily get pulled into overly burdensome roles in other people’s lives because we feel it is required.
Careful examination of our health, well-being, and general daily health and work routines is necessary if we are to free our ability to love, develop, and grow. This deep examination could potentially lead to deep inner healing.
That said, we need to acknowledge that this aspect has an air of intensity, and we get the sense that something very powerful is happening in our daily routines.
Quincunxes can affect our health or well-being, so take extra care of yourself during those two days.
If you are experiencing a power struggle, feeling out of control, or are simply uncomfortable with the intensity, ask yourself: Could I trust that higher power and my ability to discern what’s healthy for me will see me through this?
What if my future called for inclusivity and diversity rather than separation or perfectionism? What might “trusting the path to my future” look like?
As best as you can, evaluate any relationships or financial dealings before getting involved; our intense energy and humanitarian spirit could feed other people’s unrealistic expectations, leaving us feeling unwell and separate.
Empower yourself and others by focusing on “best for most” rather than striving for “perfect”.
Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or personal planets) in the following: 0-1 degrees of Virgo or Aquarius or 29 degrees of Leo or Capricorn? 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, or Scorpio (Venus is the ruler of Taurus and Libra; Pluto is the ruler of Scorpio).
Monday at 11:16am EDT, we enter a Moon VoC that will last for 6 hours until 5:17pm EDT. We may feel pulled in two quite different directions during this intuitive time…
On the one hand, we experience a need to connect with our inner child energy (creative self-expressions and joy); on the other hand, we want to make space for pursuing our financial vision — and we also want to break free from outdated value systems.
As such, we may have to address what we value, both in others and in ourselves (which informs our self-worth); do your best to use this intuitive time to make adjustments, slow things down a little, and find creative solutions that honor both drives.
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 Monday late morning until the early evening ahead of time.
Monday at 5:17pm EDT, the Moon moves into detail-oriented, practical Virgo, where it will journey until Thursday early morning (Aug. 8th), turning our focus toward the practical and wholesome.
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.
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.
