There are two particularly distinct astrological intervals this month of August 2024. These are mid-level, but could be quite significant nevertheless.
First we have the five days of Aug 14-19, centering around the square of Mars to Saturn on Aug 16 and the square of Jupiter to Saturn on Aug 19. Two forward, passionate planets come face to face with Saturnian REALITY.
When “bad” things happen it’s really very good, because usually it points out something that needs to be fixed. Saturn becomes the mirror of accountability to the proactive of us; while it is the grim, cruel stealer of happiness to others. But the happiness is steals out of us is the unrealistic, inauthentic kind, where ethics may have been bent (delusion, cheating, theft, etc.) in the processes thereof.
Do not be too surprised then at some sort of chastening that occurs on a personal or collective level. What you think is or would have been good, may not have been in reality. Be grateful.
Later in August, we have the short period from Aug 28 to 31 where Mercury turns stationary direct and Venus and Neptune are in opposition. On the 31st we have Mars and Venus both connecting with the Galactic and Super Galactic Centers. These later aspects probably will be subtler, but between these two dates there is a definite relationship theme. For one thing with Mercury turning direct, because for communication to happen there have to be at least two people involved.
Thursday, Aug 1
Brilliance and inspiration with Moon on Sirius star early morning.
Friday, Aug 2
Interesting, if not distracting, situations and events. (Venus quintile Jupiter, Venus square Uranus)
Saturday, Aug 3
Moon conjunct Pluto mid-morningish, access to emotional depth.
Sunday, Aug 4
Mercury Stationary Retrograde
New Moon biquintile Saturn
Mars opposite Antares, conjunct Aldebaran stars
Moon and Venus conjunct Regulus star, quincunx Neptune
When things are denied or taken away, what remains may be of profound importance to you.
Bold love.
Monday, Aug 5
Powerful relationship developments, reclaim your power therein. (Mars tridecile Juno, Venus quincunx Pluto, Sun semisquare Juno, Moon conjunct Venus)
Tuesday, Aug 6
Misguided, deceived. Passive aggression. Dangerous militancy, but some inspired action. (Sun sesquiquadrate Neptune, Mars quintile Neptune)
Wednesday, Aug 7
Bravado, risky moves. Charm and charisma. (Jupiter sesquiquadrate Pluto, Sun sextile Jupiter, Mercury conj Venus)
Thursday, Aug 8
Venus opp Fomalhaut
Moon cnj Super Galactic Center
Beautiful, but ephemeral, connections. Disappointments. (Juno opposite Neptune)
Friday, Aug 9
No peaking influences, but Moon at apogee (farthest from Earth)
Saturday, Aug 10
Moon opp Arcturus/Spica
Emotional challenges, losses. Need to overcome situational impasses. (Sun quincunx Saturn, Venus biquintile Pluto)
Sunday, Aug 11
No peaking influences
Monday, Aug 12
Moon opposes Algol/Uranus
Perseid Meteor Shower
Rise to the daunting, menacing challenge. The Moon opposes the tight Uranus/Algol conjunction, which coincided with so much disruption not too long ago.
Tuesday, Aug 13
Intensity and breakthrough with Moon throwing it’s light upon the Pleiades in the heavens.
Wednesday, Aug 14
Mercury on Regulus
The Sun enters sidereal Leo and Mercury is conjunct the Heart of the Lion star, Regulus. As Mars is also conjunct Jupiter, access self-confidence. With a roar command fortune.
Thursday, Aug 15
Seek the way out of the dark, rise above murky delusion. (Mercury quincunx Neptune, Mercury quintile Mars, Sun biquintile Neptune)
Friday, Aug 16
Impasses, thwarted will. Time to regroup, reassess. Good things you have contingency plans. Optimism nevertheless. Relationship charm. (Mars square Saturn, Mercury quintile Jupiter, Juno conjunct Super Galactic Center)
Saturday, Aug 17
Exciting, compelling people and situations. (Venus tridecile Uranus, Venus sesquiquadrate Pluto)
Sunday, Aug 18
Boldness to innovate, challenge the status quo. (Mercury square Uranus, Sun conjunct Mercury)
Monday, Aug 19
Full Moon
Jupiter square Saturn
Shake out of obsolete relationship patterns, reap the fruits of a life lived realistically. Tempered gains. (Venus square Jupiter opposite Saturn, Sun square Uranus)
Tuesday, Aug 20
Late evening, US time, the Moon occults (covers over) Saturn, creating a feeling of sincerity and relevance. Will look amazing with a telescope.
Wednesday, Aug 21
Moon at Perigee
Special inspirations, charitable. Dysfunctional or deceitful actions, trends; illness, weakness. (Sun quincunx Neptune)
Thursday, Aug 22
Sun conjunct Regulus
Roar! Nobility, honor and strength in play as the Sun is conjunct the Heart of the Lion star. Bold and ruthless as the Sun also aspects Pluto, quintiles Jupiter, and Venus and Mars square.
Friday, Aug 23
Yesterday’s pluckiness turns mischievous like Loki of Norse and comics fame. (Mercury biquintile Neptune and sextile Mars)
Saturday, Aug 24
No peaking influences
Sunday, Aug 25
Moon reconnects with Algol, Uranus and the Pleaides on the same dizzying day.
Monday, Aug 26
Last Quarter Moon
“I have come here to kick ass and chew bubble gum, and I’ve run out of bubble gum.” Rowdy Roddy Piper, from the movie “They Live.” (Mars biquintile Pluto)
Tuesday, Aug 27
New and interesting associations and situations. (Venus trine Uranus)
Wednesday, Aug 28
Mercury Stationary Direct
Delightful connections and associations. Magnetic associations. (Venus opposite Neptune, Sun biquintile Pluto)
Thursday, Aug 29
Intriging and exciting associations and connections. (Juno tridecile Jupiter, Venus trine Pluto)
Friday, Aug 30
Around noon, US time, the Moon opposes Pluto, which may give added depth and gravitas for a while.
Saturday, Aug 31
Passion and motivation with Mars opposite the Galactic Center and Venus conjunct the Super Galactic Center.
