Cosmic Calendar

Be aware that yesterday’s void lunar cycle in Aries ends its shadowy presence at 12:29AM PDT this morning when the Moon enters earthy Taurus — the sign of its exaltation. You can now start to put into solid practice many of the ideas and insights that were floating around in your consciousness during the past 2+ days when the Moon was in fiery Aries.

Meanwhile, it is important to realize that Mercury may no longer be in reverse, but it is certainly not dashing ahead like a speed demon. Mercury virtually motionless all of today is a reminder to be cautious as a communicator, investor or business entrepreneur. With each passing day, Mercury will gain speed until it travels close to 2 degrees of the zodiac per 24-hour time-period at the end of August and during the first 10 days of September. Mercury moving fast often represents quicker wits, and more alacrity with bringing ideals into physical manifestation.

You can rejoice today around the time that the Moon in Taurus forms a supportive, 60-degree tie with Venus in Cancer (1:55AM PDT). Romance and the arts receive an enormous boost.

Later on your productivity quotient can soar — courtesy of a constructive, 60-degree tie from Ceres to Jupiter (2:16PM PDT). This is also a strong reminder to really commune with the birds, trees and sky. Embrace Mother Nature with enthusiasm. Add more nutritious foods to your weekly grocery shopping.

Your creative genius is fired up tonight as Mercury makes a subtle and yet still resourceful, 30-degree tie with Venus (10:15PM PDT).