By Elizabeth Hazel
(copyright 2014, please include credits when forwarding)
All times given in EDT
SUNDAY August 17: As this fascinating week begins, the Taurus Moon squares the Sun at 8:26 am and is void-of-course as she enters her 4th quarter. Venus inconjuncts Neptune and squares Vesta. Look beyond surface appearances to discover hidden knowledge. Investigating mysteries is compelling. Revelations about past emotional matters leaks into conscious awareness. Mercury sextiles Ceres, a fine connection for research, gardening and harvesting ripe produce, and any kind of focused detail work that requires concentration and dexterity. The Moon enters Gemini at 6:41 pm, shifting into a gregarious, social ambience. If things are missing or if mysteries persist, deliberately think about these before going to bed to increase the chances of finding a solution in dreams.
MONDAY August 18: The Gemini Moon forms a T-square with Mercury and Neptune during the wee hours, which suggests compelling dream images. Mercury is a key player all week, since he’s in rulership traveling through his sign Virgo. This transit is very good for all kinds of intellectual activities, education, memorization, and manual dexterity; however, Mercury opposes Neptune today. The fuzzy, creative and spontaneous part of the brain is at work. It’s possible to leap to answers and conclusions without logic. It’s also possible to make errors, forget, or omit things. Double check today’s work if it includes math or things that require precision. Mercury also sextiles Juno and quintiles Saturn. Social and personal connections will bring more positive results than fact-based activities. Seek to understand the ideas, emotions, motivations, and drives of others.
The Moon sextiles Jupiter and Venus (8:30 – 9:30 am). Venus conjuncts Jupiter at 7 Leo, and shares a parallel alignment at 18 North. This extremely powerful connection enhances the power and extension of the two beneficial planets, and the Moon calls yet more attention to the combination. Venus and Jupiter generate beauty, love, growth, and abundant fertility. Their conjunction in a fire sign indicates that what grows is inspired, free, energetic, and highly compelling. This is a fine contact for romance, the arts, and for having or being with children. Embrace childlike wonder and awe of the world today. Leonine fire has the innocence of the child as it explores the world for the first time. Good angels provide assistance in invisible ways. The Moon gets involved in a sticky Yod configuration from 4:00 – 9:00 pm, with inconjuncts to Pluto and Mars. Once again, look past the face value of actions and words to find deeper implications. Simple cues or triggers can lead to profound discoveries during the evening hours. Adjust thinking to embrace deeper realities.
TUESDAY August 19: Mercury contacts Pallas Athena and Vesta and contra-parallels Neptune. Tiny details that come to light trigger more thinking about what’s missing or needs repairs. There’s a diligent focus on making things work more efficiently and plugging up holes that drain resources. Neptune can sometimes coincide with plumbing issues, so there may be leaks that have to be fixed. Pallas and Mercury are very good at detecting hidden flaws and connections. Keep poking into mysteries and research. The Gemini Moon enhances curiosity, and bouncing ideas off others helps flesh out ideas and possibilities. The Moons sextiles the Sun at 10:54 pm and goes void-of-course.
WEDNESDAY August 20: The Moon enters Cancer at 4:45 am. Neptune trines Juno. This watery connection puts attention on managing groups, nurturing, and emotional balance. Food and hospitality require planning, choices involving taste and balance, and a vision of the whole that guides those choices. Neptune-Juno involves style and aesthetic tastes; Juno is the hostess with the mostess as well as a gracious guest. Those who are hosts must decide who to invite, along with the theme, entertainment, and gustatory delicacies to satisfy the many-layered hungers of the guests. The Moon conjuncts Juno and trines Neptune at 5:29 pm, giving further emphasis to this powerful trine. The powers of sea and sky are linked with the Moon’s power. Hypnotism, suggestion, and illusion are powerful tools. Creating a particular ambiance for a certain effect is a valuable skill to possess. The arts, movies, and fashion are a big topic of conversation.
THURSDAY August 21: The Cancer Moon trines Mars at 10:48 am. Both planets are in rulership, so this contact generates a lot of primal energy, libido drive, and instinctual hungers. Venus inconjuncts Pluto, while Mercury trines Pluto and biquintiles Uranus. All kinds of deep-seated emotional material can be expressed on the surface of personalities through behaviors and choices. Mercury is particularly energized this week, since it taps into all three outer planets (Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto). Collective energies and trends funnel into personal, individual events through the week. It may be easier to perceive how “As above, so below,” the maxim of Hermes Trismegistus, operates in the world. Mercury carries souls and messages from the depths to the heights. The human condition is the common experience of many individuals blended into a greater collective experience. Yet Venus in Leo wants to be recognized as a separate and unique individual, not as just a name and number.
The Cancer Moon trines Saturn at 3:34 pm and goes void-of-course. Saturn gives form to the Moon’s emotional ebb and flow. Changes that have occurred over time become quite apparent with a bit of consideration. It’s a good evening for organizing personal goods, but also for meditation, prayer, and contemplation. Any form of discipline will yield improvements.
FRIDAY August 22: Venus is contra-parallel Mars (17 North/South). Focus efforts to rise above difficulties and collective situations. Venus has the power to tame Mars, and Leo & Scorpio are signs that see and hear each other. Get clear of toxic situations or emotions, especially fears. Love and will are stronger than instincts, animal drives and fears. The Moon enters Leo at 4:49 pm, which adds more courage and strength of will as the evening arrives. Face the fire. The Sun approaches Regulus, the heart of the Lion. Paupers can become princes, weaklings can become champions.
SATURDAY August 23: The Sun enters Virgo at 12:46 am and aligns with Regulus. The Moon is conjunct Jupiter in Leo at 9:47 am. Individuality and personal power shine today. Put your best foot forward and expect the best from others. Mars is inconjunct Uranus and trine Chiron – a strange mix of energies. Look for the niche that best suits talents and abilities. It may not be where it’s expected, but Uranus opens a portal for the unexpected and unusual to pop out today. Jupiter quintiles the North Node, opening yet another portal for the expression of genius and greatness. People who are big-hearted and generous, and who have done good deeds without expectation of reward, are acknowledged today. Role models exert leadership by what they do rather than by what they say. People admire role models, and this social approval counter-acts unpleasantness, violence, and greed – behaviors that elicit social disapproval. The bad look worse when compared to the good, and it will be difficult for evil-doers to escape the inevitable comparisons today. The Moon conjuncts Venus at 10:01 pm, quite a fine contact for love and romance, music and dance. People are witty, fun, and playful this evening. New attractions spark as people are drawn together through mysterious but compelling bonds of sexual chemistry.
Sun Sign Horoscopes
Aries: This is a wonderful week for friendship, love and romance. Your inner strength and courage may generate jealousy in the workplace. People throw difficult problems in your path. It’s all about handling things with style and panache. Fly free on Saturday night!
Taurus: Your powerful soul expresses its mission, and your karmic path unfolds into future opportunities. If you love what you do, it will bring success and rewards. Good work attracts attention from many directions. Your home is your castle on Saturday - fill it with love.
Gemini: Your social networks are on fire with activity this week. Enjoy the company of others with an open heart. Some repairs may be required at home; seek expert assistance. Personal mysteries can be resolved after Thursday. Have the time of your life on Saturday.
Cancer: Boundless generosity flows between you and those you love. Favors and gifts are exchanged. A relative is dealing with a mysterious situation, and others help clarify details. Social events are opportunities to demonstrate your style and taste. Dress for success.
Leo: You’re at the center of the universe this week, your favorite place! Love and growth touch many areas of your life, although you may misplace or break some items while reveling in enthusiasm. Good things are in full flower and ready to share as the weekend arrives.
Virgo: You imagine problems where none exist. This foresight allows you to arrange matters to avoid problems as the week begins. Pay attention to messages in dreams, and to gut hunches. After Friday you’re drawn to people with unusual histories and strong personalities.
Libra: Explore possibilities in the cultural milieu of your region, as it opens windows for attracting new friendships and possibly new love. Trust hunches about untrustworthy people. Your glitter and charm attract positive attention on Saturday evening. Relationships bloom.
Scorpio: Projects in development for many months move into the public eye. Domestic developments also reach culmination. Beliefs are an immovable rudder that steers in one direction – make sure the destination is the one you want. Will power trumps urges and desires.
Sagittarius: Creative efforts are triumphant and sow seeds for new projects. You’re also in fix-it mode, dealing with a long list of delayed repairs and improvements. After Thursday, enthusiasm surges. Social connections generate exciting adventures, and perhaps new love.
Capricorn: You receive a legacy from the past or returns on investments as the week starts. Keep track of nit-picky details, especially if children or travel are involved. A new social network opens to you midweek. Intense desires surge as the weekend arrives.
Aquarius: Gains and benefits come from others and improve multiple areas of life. People demand clarity and details, and won’t appreciate vague responses. Use your mental muscles to make precise choices, as others will be grateful. Saturday brings good luck and joy.
Pisces: Joys around children, pets, and the simple pleasures of life help you glow with happiness as the week begins. Successes in projects and workplace improvements make a difference in attitudes. After Thursday, deep insights into people’s motivations improve intimacy.
(copyright 2014, please include credits when forwarding)
All times given in EDT
SUNDAY August 17: As this fascinating week begins, the Taurus Moon squares the Sun at 8:26 am and is void-of-course as she enters her 4th quarter. Venus inconjuncts Neptune and squares Vesta. Look beyond surface appearances to discover hidden knowledge. Investigating mysteries is compelling. Revelations about past emotional matters leaks into conscious awareness. Mercury sextiles Ceres, a fine connection for research, gardening and harvesting ripe produce, and any kind of focused detail work that requires concentration and dexterity. The Moon enters Gemini at 6:41 pm, shifting into a gregarious, social ambience. If things are missing or if mysteries persist, deliberately think about these before going to bed to increase the chances of finding a solution in dreams.
MONDAY August 18: The Gemini Moon forms a T-square with Mercury and Neptune during the wee hours, which suggests compelling dream images. Mercury is a key player all week, since he’s in rulership traveling through his sign Virgo. This transit is very good for all kinds of intellectual activities, education, memorization, and manual dexterity; however, Mercury opposes Neptune today. The fuzzy, creative and spontaneous part of the brain is at work. It’s possible to leap to answers and conclusions without logic. It’s also possible to make errors, forget, or omit things. Double check today’s work if it includes math or things that require precision. Mercury also sextiles Juno and quintiles Saturn. Social and personal connections will bring more positive results than fact-based activities. Seek to understand the ideas, emotions, motivations, and drives of others.
The Moon sextiles Jupiter and Venus (8:30 – 9:30 am). Venus conjuncts Jupiter at 7 Leo, and shares a parallel alignment at 18 North. This extremely powerful connection enhances the power and extension of the two beneficial planets, and the Moon calls yet more attention to the combination. Venus and Jupiter generate beauty, love, growth, and abundant fertility. Their conjunction in a fire sign indicates that what grows is inspired, free, energetic, and highly compelling. This is a fine contact for romance, the arts, and for having or being with children. Embrace childlike wonder and awe of the world today. Leonine fire has the innocence of the child as it explores the world for the first time. Good angels provide assistance in invisible ways. The Moon gets involved in a sticky Yod configuration from 4:00 – 9:00 pm, with inconjuncts to Pluto and Mars. Once again, look past the face value of actions and words to find deeper implications. Simple cues or triggers can lead to profound discoveries during the evening hours. Adjust thinking to embrace deeper realities.
TUESDAY August 19: Mercury contacts Pallas Athena and Vesta and contra-parallels Neptune. Tiny details that come to light trigger more thinking about what’s missing or needs repairs. There’s a diligent focus on making things work more efficiently and plugging up holes that drain resources. Neptune can sometimes coincide with plumbing issues, so there may be leaks that have to be fixed. Pallas and Mercury are very good at detecting hidden flaws and connections. Keep poking into mysteries and research. The Gemini Moon enhances curiosity, and bouncing ideas off others helps flesh out ideas and possibilities. The Moons sextiles the Sun at 10:54 pm and goes void-of-course.
WEDNESDAY August 20: The Moon enters Cancer at 4:45 am. Neptune trines Juno. This watery connection puts attention on managing groups, nurturing, and emotional balance. Food and hospitality require planning, choices involving taste and balance, and a vision of the whole that guides those choices. Neptune-Juno involves style and aesthetic tastes; Juno is the hostess with the mostess as well as a gracious guest. Those who are hosts must decide who to invite, along with the theme, entertainment, and gustatory delicacies to satisfy the many-layered hungers of the guests. The Moon conjuncts Juno and trines Neptune at 5:29 pm, giving further emphasis to this powerful trine. The powers of sea and sky are linked with the Moon’s power. Hypnotism, suggestion, and illusion are powerful tools. Creating a particular ambiance for a certain effect is a valuable skill to possess. The arts, movies, and fashion are a big topic of conversation.
THURSDAY August 21: The Cancer Moon trines Mars at 10:48 am. Both planets are in rulership, so this contact generates a lot of primal energy, libido drive, and instinctual hungers. Venus inconjuncts Pluto, while Mercury trines Pluto and biquintiles Uranus. All kinds of deep-seated emotional material can be expressed on the surface of personalities through behaviors and choices. Mercury is particularly energized this week, since it taps into all three outer planets (Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto). Collective energies and trends funnel into personal, individual events through the week. It may be easier to perceive how “As above, so below,” the maxim of Hermes Trismegistus, operates in the world. Mercury carries souls and messages from the depths to the heights. The human condition is the common experience of many individuals blended into a greater collective experience. Yet Venus in Leo wants to be recognized as a separate and unique individual, not as just a name and number.
The Cancer Moon trines Saturn at 3:34 pm and goes void-of-course. Saturn gives form to the Moon’s emotional ebb and flow. Changes that have occurred over time become quite apparent with a bit of consideration. It’s a good evening for organizing personal goods, but also for meditation, prayer, and contemplation. Any form of discipline will yield improvements.
FRIDAY August 22: Venus is contra-parallel Mars (17 North/South). Focus efforts to rise above difficulties and collective situations. Venus has the power to tame Mars, and Leo & Scorpio are signs that see and hear each other. Get clear of toxic situations or emotions, especially fears. Love and will are stronger than instincts, animal drives and fears. The Moon enters Leo at 4:49 pm, which adds more courage and strength of will as the evening arrives. Face the fire. The Sun approaches Regulus, the heart of the Lion. Paupers can become princes, weaklings can become champions.
SATURDAY August 23: The Sun enters Virgo at 12:46 am and aligns with Regulus. The Moon is conjunct Jupiter in Leo at 9:47 am. Individuality and personal power shine today. Put your best foot forward and expect the best from others. Mars is inconjunct Uranus and trine Chiron – a strange mix of energies. Look for the niche that best suits talents and abilities. It may not be where it’s expected, but Uranus opens a portal for the unexpected and unusual to pop out today. Jupiter quintiles the North Node, opening yet another portal for the expression of genius and greatness. People who are big-hearted and generous, and who have done good deeds without expectation of reward, are acknowledged today. Role models exert leadership by what they do rather than by what they say. People admire role models, and this social approval counter-acts unpleasantness, violence, and greed – behaviors that elicit social disapproval. The bad look worse when compared to the good, and it will be difficult for evil-doers to escape the inevitable comparisons today. The Moon conjuncts Venus at 10:01 pm, quite a fine contact for love and romance, music and dance. People are witty, fun, and playful this evening. New attractions spark as people are drawn together through mysterious but compelling bonds of sexual chemistry.
Sun Sign Horoscopes
Aries: This is a wonderful week for friendship, love and romance. Your inner strength and courage may generate jealousy in the workplace. People throw difficult problems in your path. It’s all about handling things with style and panache. Fly free on Saturday night!
Taurus: Your powerful soul expresses its mission, and your karmic path unfolds into future opportunities. If you love what you do, it will bring success and rewards. Good work attracts attention from many directions. Your home is your castle on Saturday - fill it with love.
Gemini: Your social networks are on fire with activity this week. Enjoy the company of others with an open heart. Some repairs may be required at home; seek expert assistance. Personal mysteries can be resolved after Thursday. Have the time of your life on Saturday.
Cancer: Boundless generosity flows between you and those you love. Favors and gifts are exchanged. A relative is dealing with a mysterious situation, and others help clarify details. Social events are opportunities to demonstrate your style and taste. Dress for success.
Leo: You’re at the center of the universe this week, your favorite place! Love and growth touch many areas of your life, although you may misplace or break some items while reveling in enthusiasm. Good things are in full flower and ready to share as the weekend arrives.
Virgo: You imagine problems where none exist. This foresight allows you to arrange matters to avoid problems as the week begins. Pay attention to messages in dreams, and to gut hunches. After Friday you’re drawn to people with unusual histories and strong personalities.
Libra: Explore possibilities in the cultural milieu of your region, as it opens windows for attracting new friendships and possibly new love. Trust hunches about untrustworthy people. Your glitter and charm attract positive attention on Saturday evening. Relationships bloom.
Scorpio: Projects in development for many months move into the public eye. Domestic developments also reach culmination. Beliefs are an immovable rudder that steers in one direction – make sure the destination is the one you want. Will power trumps urges and desires.
Sagittarius: Creative efforts are triumphant and sow seeds for new projects. You’re also in fix-it mode, dealing with a long list of delayed repairs and improvements. After Thursday, enthusiasm surges. Social connections generate exciting adventures, and perhaps new love.
Capricorn: You receive a legacy from the past or returns on investments as the week starts. Keep track of nit-picky details, especially if children or travel are involved. A new social network opens to you midweek. Intense desires surge as the weekend arrives.
Aquarius: Gains and benefits come from others and improve multiple areas of life. People demand clarity and details, and won’t appreciate vague responses. Use your mental muscles to make precise choices, as others will be grateful. Saturday brings good luck and joy.
Pisces: Joys around children, pets, and the simple pleasures of life help you glow with happiness as the week begins. Successes in projects and workplace improvements make a difference in attitudes. After Thursday, deep insights into people’s motivations improve intimacy.