Watch the Road Ahead
08/17/2009 - 08/23/2009
What do I build; what do I change? This has been your mantra with the ongoing Saturn-Uranus opposition. Last week, Mars squared Saturn. This week, energetic Mars squares Uranus on August 18. The nodal axis moves into Capricorn and Cancer on August 20, and your overall focus shifts. The new Moon in Leo on August 20 reminds you to start something new, and the Sun's entrance into Virgo on August 22 encourages you to help others.
August: 18: Mars square Uranus
That restless feeling you're experiencing is your signal to make some changes. Last week when Mars squared Saturn, you encountered a road-block and were forced to reconsider some of what you were doing. Now, at the square to independent Uranus, it's time to look at where changes need to occur to allow you greater freedom.
August 20: The north node enters Capricorn; the south node enters Cancer
The north node/south node axis represents respectively the future and the past. The north node points to the direction that can bring fulfillment and a greater sense of purpose, while the south node represents a collective past that, while yielding helpful information, should not hold too much of your attention. Capricorn represents business, authority and responsibility, and Cancer the home and family. Capricorn is all about your interaction with the world and Cancer is about nurturing yourself and loved ones and making sure everybody is content and secure. Make sure you don't get into an emotionally fear-based batten-down-the-hatches mentality (negative Cancer). Instead, determine what you need to build into your life and take the responsibility to do it (healthy Capricorn). The first holds you back, the latter moves you forward. There will be more information later about this important transition.
August: 20: New Moon in Leo
Will you be asked to make a sacrifice? Usually a new Moon in Leo emphasizes the need for confidence and the importance of leadership and creativity, and brings wonderful new energy. However, even though the usual Leo themes are in place, because Neptune opposes this new Moon, any new beginnings will need to incorporate the needs of the group whether you think of that in a local sense or as the global community. A strong T-square with Mars squaring Mercury and the Saturn/Uranus opposition points to a dilemma of some kind with people having different agendas they would like to put into play. What does this all mean for you? As you're starting something new, you will have a number of things to consider, so take your time. Look to the houses in your own chart where the bold Leo new beginnings are taking off, while keeping a close watch on how the world is responding to you.
August: 22: Sun enters Virgo
Do you have a dream or a goal you want to achieve? Perhaps you invented a better mouse-trap or have ideas to help make the world a better place. As the Sun leaves dramatic Leo and enters earthy Virgo, you're ready to focus your energy; you are ready to accomplish something. This sign, with its beautiful blend of idealism and practicality shows up strongly in the charts of entrepreneurs. These traits help you concentrate on the important matters and leave behind what doesn't matter. Decide what you would like to accomplish, write down your goals and then set them in motion. Virgo reminds us that dreams are attainable when you roll up your shirtsleeves and commit to them.
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