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None of the planets – besides the Moon – change signs this week, quite a change from last week’s transits. However, the skies always have some type of movements of interest and potential use. This week appears to be about Sun in dominion and Mercury in exaltation. Sun in Leo exactly conjuncts retrograding Venus this week, and he makes a separating trine to Uranus all week. Sun also starts to conjunct Jupiter in Virgo by the end of the week, and as Sun draws closer to the end of Leo, he prepares to enter Virgo and conjunct the fixed star Regulus.
Mercury, strong in Virgo, touches all three of the outer titans beyond Saturn (Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto), and Mercury ends the week making an inconjunct to his tutor, Uranus. Thought and communication, in the context of work, duty, and cognitive attention to details, are first in tension with Neptune’s endless, dreamy qualities, then form a harmonious connection to Pluto’s sharp perspectives and raw power. The week ends with thought and communication in overdrive, with Uranus “amping up” his pupil’s qualities with innovation, flashes of insight, and endless knowledge.
What might this week portend for you? Consider your Sun sign and rising sign/ascendant as well.
Aries
The fiery energies in the heavens, including Sun and Mars, suit Aries Sun well. The week also has its share of challenges. August 15 to 18 might require grit and determination in order to progress personally and professionally. One advantage this week for Aries is in seeing situations and people as they truly are. Reality, unpleasant or not, at least gives a basis for being able to move forward. Situations from the past might also require extra attention during mid-week. Another useful possibility for you this week is rearranging situations or projects while keeping the overall structure intact (quite interesting with Mercury in Virgo). Qualities of compassion and imagination are more prominent for Aries this week, but also consider how to effectively deal with nebulous situations and ambiguities. Final thought for Aries: when faced with an enigma, how might dedication and consulting inner wisdom settle the situation?
Taurus
The first two days of the week focus on being social, forming and strengthening connections with other people, and using teamwork to move forward. Taurus Sun also has the opportunity to shine brightly this week, expressing qualities of leadership, dynamism, and pride, with a peak day on August 15. A combination of being spontaneous and going your own way is also a strong theme for you all week. Taurus has the opportunity this week to “audit” or reassess various areas of life, particularly with flashes of sudden insight. Applying thoughtful effort and dedication to various projects and activities in the second half of the week gives Taurus a competitive edge and a meaningful way to use the fiery energies in the transits. Final thought for Taurus: this week tends to flow more smoothly if you focus on creating balance and equity between yourself and those you live with.
Gemini
Close relationships are of elevated importance for Gemini Sun all week, with peak days on August 18 and 19. Watch for opportunities to focus and quickly apply efforts to achieve objectives on August 17. August 17 is also an opportune day for showing leadership and taking care of important duties. Gemini’s week begins with a sense of vague boundaries or nebulous situations. The fog clears by the end of the week, however. Misunderstandings might also creep into the beginning of the week. On the other hand, watch for heightened empathy and inspiration to help start the week. Sharp perspectives tend to flow easily this week for you, and perhaps best, your quick mind has a window into expressing your unique qualities and generating innovative ideas, given the effort. Final thought for Gemini: insight combined with application of theory is a potent combination this week.
Cancer
August 14 and 15 are upbeat days of potential abundance for Cancer Sun. The fiery energies are influential on August 14, with a measure of self-expression in your various relationships. Cancer has plenty of energy for actuating what you want at the beginning of the week. August 15 follows logically, with expanding what was initiated the day before with a sense of optimism. Relationships tend to dominate the week for Cancer after August 15. The middle of the week is more about reaching a significant other via a meeting of the minds. The last several days of the week are lighter and generally social. August 20 may be more intense for Cancer, certainly not nullifying what can be a very upbeat and productive week. Final thought for Cancer: a choice this week – to decide whether to persist and endure, in the beginning stages of a project or relationship.
Leo
Leo Sun has a “structured innovation” type theme this week, with more innovation at the week’s beginning, and more structure at the end. This is quite an opportunity if you can find creative ways to use it, with Sun drawing towards the end of your Sun’s sign. Relationships are also of elevated importance this week, with a peak day on August 15. Authority might also feel overbearing at times throughout the week, with more tension apparent as the week progresses. Creative ways to seek out what behind the scenes authority wants, and ways to deal with it, will require effort but can also be very productive. The first half of the week has potential for Leo wanting to wander away from a prescribed path, of course at odds with the “tension with authority” theme. Using intuition and seeking knowledge at the beginning of the week can help ameliorate potential roadblocks and heavy authority later in the week. Final thought for Leo: this can be a week of passionate pursuit of what you want from life.
Virgo
This is a full week of both Mercury and Jupiter in your Sun’s sign. Cool! Expanding knowledge, abundance of networking, and optimistic communication are potentially useful themes for Virgo Sun. The first half of the week is also a time of powerful inspiration for Virgo. Perspectives might seem fuzzy, however, imagination can also help you to transform your self, other people, and situations to your benefit. The second half of the week has potential for you to play your strengths in overdrive. Using original ideas or methods to assess various information, using innovative ideas at work, and using technology to process huge amounts of details are several ways to move your aspirations forward in the second half of the week. Also look to close relationships for support this week. Final thought for Virgo: focusing on putting pieces together in order to find the source of a problem might be of benefit this week.
Libra
The personal planets in Leo and your Sun’s ruler, Venus, forming a square to Saturn this week, might challenge Libra Sun in various ways. A heavy feeling surrounding relationships becomes lighter as the week goes on. The fiery energies of Leo, focused on the conscious personal identity, serves as a reminder that one’s self is an important half of a relationship. Additionally, Libra has an independent streak going this week! Spontaneously changing direction and following your own path can be fun, and perhaps be of assistance in the running theme of Venus retrograde (re-evaluating relationships). Switching gears a bit, Mercury in Virgo, the sign previous to your Sun’s, works well for Libra. Analysis of information, particularly through the written word, is a strength that your sharp mind can use to your advantage this week. This can also be a week of applying and using new information and updating your knowledge base for your work or avocation. Final thought for Libra: in the midst of an activity or project, if you need to change direction, consider a creative alternative for doing so.
Scorpio
This is largely a week of using the mind for Scorpio Sun. Using tangible details and structuring thought can be very productive this week for you. Step-by-step logic works well for Scorpio this week – and watch for opportunities to intuit solutions to problems instantly. As Saturn prepares to exit your Sun’s sign, consider how ambition, use of authority, and discipline might further your career and personal interests. Given the effort, growth through stretching your limits can occur. This transformative type of theme is a natural and familiar talent to be taken advantage of this week. Close relationships also tend to flow well this week; look to significant others as a source of support if necessary. Also consider, dedication and commitment to what you want this week will be a lot of work, but also potentially very rewarding. Final thought for Scorpio: how can focusing and subtly using your power help diffuse unpleasant situations this week?
Sagittarius
A sense of success characterizes the first part of the week for Sagittarius Sun. Two other themes characterize the week as well, “structured expansion” (a familiar and long-running theme for you) and “expanding bliss”. The latter theme suggests a more spiritual and reflective direction to your week, if you so choose. This mixes well with a subtle karmic theme this week, with the most intense day on August 17. Considering past actions in light of future direction contributes to the various themes for Sagittarius. For example, how have you used discipline, authority, and responsibility in order to increase your influence and experience personal growth over the past several weeks, and how will you do so going forward? Three of the personal planets (Sun, Venus, Mars) in the fiery Leo sign is comfortable for your Sun, suggesting that a bias towards taking action and competition are useful in creating the results that you want this week. Final thought for Sagittarius: visualization might be of use in going beyond self-imposed limits.
Capricorn
Endurance is an appropriate keyword for Capricorn Sun this week. A sense of “full steam ahead” and even compulsion characterize the week. Taking time to reflect might also be useful and necessary, however. Relationships tend to have a sense of tension at the beginning of the week, that dissipates by the week’s end. Giving mighty effort and work can result in avenues that allow you to express yourself and use creativity. Pluto’s long tenure in your Sun’s sign also draws attention to dealing with powerful authority. Intense, behind the scenes authority might be difficult to respond to, but also has potential for helping you to move forward. Thus, the endurance theme is very useful this week if you can decide on the best outlet for your efforts, especially at work. Final thought for Capricorn: consider the role of self-care if the week becomes too frenetic.
Aquarius
Aquarius Sun has a bright week ahead. Relationships, although in a more evaluating type mode at this point, tend to flow well with plenty of activity. Sun is drawing close to moving from opposition to your Sun’s sign. The halfway point of your solar return is also a time of assessment or evaluation, of how your own year is progressing. The last several days of the week are a combination of heightened use of the mind, and a greater role for close relationships in your life. Both require a bit of extra effort, but certainly can be worth the work. Gathering details and analysis can be strengths to be used productively in the latter half of the week, as can enjoying or finding and giving support in close relationships. The mind/relationship theme is strongest for you on August 20. Final thought for Aquarius: if a situation appears to be unfair, look to a guide to show a path to a just resolution.
Pisces
Using expertise and gaining advantages through specialized knowledge continues as a theme for Pisces Sun this week. Showing leadership, creating stability, and becoming an authority based on your specialty has strong potential for you. Will, drive, and ambition also become more pronounced for Pisces as the week progresses. A sense of optimism and expansion also enters the picture for Pisces, setting conditions for a potentially productive week. The first half of the week, until about August 17, is propitious for taking advantage of Mercury in Virgo. Logically handling various details, particularly in work, helps start the week well for you. Close relationships edge in as a theme this week, but this theme fades after August 14. Final thought for Pisces: providing assistance can help provide closure of some type this week.
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