I spent most of July doing updates to my client’s charts. I noticed how important the Progressed Sun and also the Progressed New Moon cycles were to my clients in understanding the long term phases that are happening in their life. Since I was on a roll I decided to do the progressions for President Trump and add in the eclipses since they are affecting him this year and the next. Here is the article from my blog
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August will be a great month especially the first three weeks with the Sun, Mercury, Venus and Mars in Leo with a Leo new moon and all in a trine to Jupiter. Also, we have 2 triple trines this month; one on Aug 7 and 8 and the other on August 26 through 28. Take advantage of these times to start something that you want to develop into the future.
Also, last night Mercury turned direct. A big sigh of relief! He was moving retrograde since July 8. This retrograde period has been a rocky ride for Cancer and Leo.
On Aug 11, we have two major planets changing direction; Jupiter who has been retrograde since April 10 will turn direct at 14 degrees of Sagittarius and the same day, Uranus will station retrograde at 6 degrees of Taurus.
Dates to Watch:
Note to my Astrology Clients. Use your Planetary Placement and Ascendant Sheet to find if the following transits will have a major impact on you.
Aug 1 - The first three weeks of August will be terrific. Late last night on July 31, we had a New Moon at 8 Leo plus Mercury turning direct. This foretells a great three weeks for imaginative inspiration. Mercury stationed and turned opposite Pluto who is one of the dark gods ruling the underworld and the New Moon is square Uranus who can be quite disruptive and unstable. So why am I saying this is such a great New Moon? Well, the Sun, Moon, Venus, and Mars are all in Leo including Mercury who goes into Leo on Aug 11. They will all trine Jupiter in Sagittarius sometime during the month Mars has already trined Jupiter on July 24. The first three weeks of August will be an exciting period of creativity. The Pluto connection can give your work depth and Uranus can help make it totally unique. Look for the house in your birth charts that contains Leo; this is where your ingenuity will shine. Leo rules artistic and inventive self-expression, and the New Moon is the powerhouse that kicks it all off. If you want to do an intention on this New Moon, do it before 4:48 PM today (Aug 1)
These planets will all move into Virgo during the Month bringing all of that stupendous energy to Virgo. Virgos can also be creative; they are just a lot quieter about it.
Aug 2 – Venus Square Uranus at 6 Leo/Taurus. Leave other people alone, especially your friends and family members. Stop trying to tell them what to do. They are also ornery today so back off.
Aug 7 – Sun Trine Jupiter at 14 Leo/Sagittarius. Think of trines as a time of flow. This day could be all about positive financial opportunities or educational advancement. You can feel confident today.
Aug 8 - Venus Trine Jupiter at 14 Leo/Sagittarius. You could gain popularity and receive some gift or award today.
Aug 7 and 8 is a triple trine of Sun, Venus, and Jupiter. This brings happiness in love and increased artistic sense. Take advantage of these two days. Trines are not “in your face” transits. You need to consciously use the energies.
Aug 11 – Jupiter turns direct at 14 Sagittarius. Jupiter rules Sagittarius so his effects are enhanced in this sign. This is a very positive two weeks (one week before this date and one week after) for all of us, but especially those of you with the ascendant or personal planets (Sun, Mercury, Moon, Venus or Mars) at 11 to 17 of Sagittarius or Gemini. Jupiter rules confidence and positive growth. He is the big fat happy guy in the sky. It is where we get our word--Jovial. He will be in Sagittarius until Dec 2, 2019 when he moves into Capricorn. Capricorn is a totally different kettle of fish-- Jovial? Not so much. Get your expansive ideas out there during this Sagittarian period.
Mercury enters Leo until Aug 29. Mercury here likes to boast about how great he is. Since we will all be doing that, it might not be too bad. This is a good place for the shy ones out there. Let’s say Pisces, Virgo or Taurus to strut your stuff.
Uranus turns Retrograde at 6 Taurus and will remain retrograde until Jan 10, 2020. This is turning out to be a busy day and a confusing one. Uranus likes to disturb the status quo and shake things up-- think earthquakes. He is stopping in the sky right now and this can bring shocking events in our private lives and on the world stage. He stops at 6 degrees of Taurus. You will feel the effect of this starting on August 1 until the end of the month. Taurus does not like to be shook up. The bull likes to lie under the tree chewing his cud (whatever that is). And he can get enraged when he is prodded by Uranus. Things may spin out of control this month if you have the ascendant or personal planets at 3 to 9 Taurus or Scorpio. Stay calm. Those born on April 24 to April 30 are in the bull’s eye on this one.
Aug 14 – Sun Conjunct Venus at 21 Leo. This is about making new friends and being quite attractive to the opposite sex. If you have the ascendant or personal planets at 19 or 24 of Leo or Aquarius, you can become extremely popular and obnoxious.
Aug 15 – Full Moon at 22 Aquarius. During this Full Moon, we may find ourselves dealing with the public in some way being of service. This period is also good for innovative solutions to problems.
Aug 16 – Mercury Square Uranus at 6 Leo/Taurus. You could get some unexpected news today. Be careful of quick decisions. You could come up with some ingenious ideas that are new and progressive. If you have the ascendant or personal planets at 6 Leo/Taurus, the news could get you rattled.
Aug 18 – Mars enters Virgo until Oct 4. Your energy starts going into critical and nitpicky. But it is a very good time for editing the great American novel you’ve been writing for years. It’s also good for cleaning up your desktop and finally filing away all of those emails you meant to read but didn’t.
Aug 21 – Venus enters Virgo until Sep 14. Venus is kind of a skank and Virgo is a Virgin. That’s all you need to know why she is not happy here. Maybe you should focus on working really hard on your artwork. That might help.
Mercury Trine Jupiter at 14 Leo/Sagittarius. Your mind can soar today. It’s a day for enjoyment of intellectual pastimes and for good fortune in finances. Again, it’s a trine so you need to make this happen.
Aug 22 – Sun enters Virgo until Sep 23. This is the month to perfect our craft. All that creative work you did the last three weeks now needs edited and polished. Virgo needs to work so plan on getting a lot done during this month.
Aug 24 – Venus conjunct Mars at 3 Virgo. This is a good time to get involved in a love relationship. But don’t get all flirty unless you mean it. Also, watch your finances and don’t lend money to this new squeeze.
Aug 26 – Venus Trine Uranus at 6 Virgo/Taurus. I love this aspect. It’s all about solid friendships and also original work in the arts and music.
Aug 28 – Mars Trine Uranus at 6 Virgo/Taurus. You could form a new alliance today who will help you plan for the future.
Aug 26 thru 28 is a triple trine of Venus, Mars, and Uranus. This brings a sudden awakening of physical love and desire of all types.
Aug 29 - Mercury enters Virgo until Sep 14. Mercury rules Virgo so he is quite happy here analyzing, scrutinizing, dissecting, inspecting criticizing, and picking things apart. Let’s try not to do this to each other.
Sun Trine Uranus at 6 Virgo/Taurus. Go to a party or some sort of entertainment. You may have unexpected guests. This is a day where you could have a lot of fun. Plan for it.
Aug 30 – New Moon at 6 Virgo. This kicks off the Virgo month. This Virgo month is a time to get busy and please take this opportunity to clear out the clutter that has grown up around you. It’s embarrassing. What if your in-laws make a surprise visit.
OUTER PLANET TRANSITS:
JUPITER is now in SAGITTARIUS. This month Jupiter turns direct on August 11 and moves from 14 to 15 degrees of Sagittarius. Jupiter is about growth and expansion especially in travel and education and also in the area of your life ruled by the house in your natal chart that contains Sagittarius. Jupiter is happy when he is moving direct in Sagittarius; it is his home but don’t forget about his excessive qualities. In Sagittarius, you could take on too much-- too many projects, too many engagements, too many appointments, and too much socializing. Watch it
SATURN is in Capricorn until 2020. This month he is moving retrograde from 15 to 14 degrees. If you have the ascendant or any personal planets at 14 to 15 degrees of Capricorn or Cancer, you may be in store for some hard lessons around the issues ruled by the planet and the house the planet is in or rules. While Saturn is in Capricorn he is asking about your ambitions, your career, and your work ethic. In Capricorn, he is right at home and wants to build something. He stimulates you to make plans to be successful in the outer world.
URANUS is in Taurus until Apr 2026. This month he turns retrograde on the 11th and stays at 6 degrees of Taurus. If you have personal planets or the ascendant at 3 to 9 degrees of Taurus or Scorpio, you will feel a need for freedom and for making some radical changes in your life. I believe in ‘cooperating with the inevitable’. If you have Uranus in a challenging aspect to your ascendant or personal planets, go on a long vacation, move or make some major changes in your life.
NEPTUNE (creativity, sensitivity, escapism, dreams) is in Pisces until 2026. This month he is traveling retrograde and moves from 18 to 17 degrees of Pisces all month. A lack of focus, a sense of drifting or an inability to see a betrayal or disappointment until it's too late can be experienced by those of you with the Sun or Personal Planets at 16 to 20 degrees of Pisces or Virgo. For the enlightened out there, Neptune can also bring artistic, musical, creative expression, increased dreams and spiritual insights. Watch for some really inspired films to come out during the time Neptune is in Pisces.
PLUTO is in Capricorn until 2023. This month Pluto is retrograde and will move from 21 to 20 degrees of Capricorn. Profound changes will be felt especially by those with the ascendant or personal planets at 17 to 24 degrees of Capricorn or Cancer. What needs to die in order to be reborn?
Live long and prosper,
Janet Kane
www.mythiczodiac.com