The Moon is our constantly changing companion. She lifts our tides and lights our nights. She reflects our needs, moods and daily deeds.
StarIQ cofounder Jeff Jawer looks at astrological events for this lunar cycle to describe energy patterns for the month ahead. This is a big picture view of the general cosmic weather that affects us all.
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New Moon in Leo
Monday, August 9, 8:09 pm PDT, 11:09 pm EDT
 The New Moon in the Sun's warm-hearted home sign Leo inspires romance, creativity and playfulness. It is a time to let our inner child express itself with joyful enthusiasm. However, hard aspects from this lunation to the Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Pluto T-square could provoke explosive reactions if innocence is tainted with arrogance. One person's pleasure can be annoying to others, reminding us to balance the desire for self-expression with respect for other people's limits.
Uranus in Pisces
Friday, August 13, 8:37 pm PDT, 11:37 pm EDT
Revolutionary Uranus backs into supersensitive Pisces, sending out ripples of electricity to awaken the unconscious parts of ourselves. We become aware of the secrets hidden in fantasies and dreams or obscured with denial and delusion. Imagination grows more fertile, sprouting seeds of inspiration that can be transformed into action when Uranus returns to initiating Aries on March 11, 2011.
Jupiter opposite Saturn
Monday, August 16
Expansive Jupiter's second of three oppositions to restrictive Saturn (the first was on May 23 and the third will be on March 28, 2011) is an excellent time to take stock of professional plans and other long-term goals. Attempts to go it alone with optimistic Jupiter in independent Aries may flounder without the support and approval of others with realistic Saturn in the partnership sign Libra. If frustration is building because a project cannot seem to get off the ground, forging ahead might rock the boat but may be the only way to overcome inertia.
Mercury Retrograde
Friday, August 20, 12:53 pm PDT, 3:53 pm EDT
Talkative Mercury's backward turn tends to complicate conversations, muddle details, mess with machinery and make travel more difficult until it goes forward again on September 12. The messenger planet's turnabout in analytical Virgo offers a second chance to tighten up systems and perfect techniques, return to a healthy routine of diet and exercise and reconnect with people from the past. Paying extra attention to data and how words are used will go a long way toward avoiding problems.
Saturn square Pluto
Saturday, August 21
The third and final stressful square between astrology's two heaviest planets completes a transformative process that began on November 15, 2009, returned on January 31, 2010 and is now coming to its end. Serious Saturn in accommodating Libra recognizes the necessity of compromise but potent Pluto in dominating Capricorn is reluctant to share control. Individuals may struggle to rebuild broken lives or reinforce a foundation to support their current status. Large institutions may be so riddled with corruption that heads of corporations and governments may roll. The bottom line is that we're all due for some changes and the most desirable ones are those that we choose ourselves.
Sun in Virgo
Sunday, August 22, 10:27 pm PDT, Monday, August 23, 1:27 am EDT
The Sun in season-ending Virgo is a time of adjustments at home and work. Refining skills and developing talents to turn creative interests into practical use may require specialized training. Virgo's keen eye often focuses on minor flaws, which is helpful if they merit attention and can be remedied. But over-analysis of personal imperfections can prove to be more critical than constructive. Solving problems is the strength of this efficient earth sign while limiting oneself with negative labels is its weakness.
Full Moon in Pisces
Tuesday, August 24, 10:05 am PDT, 1:05 pm EDT
The opposition of the pragmatic Virgo Sun and imaginative Pisces Moon is a contrast between the real and ideal. Logical Virgo seeks to master the materials at hand while spiritual Pisces is oriented toward the divine. The gap between them is narrowed now because of intense Pluto's harmonious aspects (60 and 120-degree angles) to both lights. Even though the Pisces Moon's penchant for escapism is amplified by its conjunction with drifty Neptune, Pluto penetrates these differences to bring fantasies down to earth and to elevate mundane tasks with a richer sense of meaning.
Mercury conjunct Sun
Friday, September 3
Retrograde Mercury's conjunction to the Sun is an excellent opportunity to take a good look at ourselves. The ego can be seen in a new light to help us recognize where we are stuck in repetitive habits. Self-absorption, though, is a possible downside when we lose objectivity by over-identifying with our ideas.
The New Moon in Leo is a time to roar. It's a rebirth of youthful enthusiasm and mature artistry. Acts of creation empower us with hope and generosity of spirit produces a group of loving and generous leaders. Pursuing pleasure is appropriate as long as it comes from giving and doing instead of becoming passive consumers. We grow stronger when we act as if we are the captains of our ships, even when sailing through unfamiliar waters.
Have a great month!
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