This first part of this month will start smoothly, but difficulties will arise as we reach mid-month, culminating on August 19 with a Full Moon in Aquarius alongside a challenging Jupiter/Saturn Square.
This day, marked by the Full Moon at 27 degrees of Aquarius, will be a disruptive day full of reversals and surprises. On that day, the Full Moon at 27 Aquarius opposes retrograde Mercury and Squares Uranus and is conjunct with the Moon in the birth chart of the United States. Also, Venus will square Jupiter and oppose Saturn, and Jupiter will square Saturn. This is the worst possible day in decades to have the Democratic Convention. The Moon in the U.S. chart indicates the people--that’s us. We will be baffled, distracted, and angry on that day, and there could be protests. During the convention, these aspects show that people are not getting along. Some won’t budge in their opinions; some are bombastic and promise more than they will deliver. Mercury will be on the Sun on the 18th of August, which could lead to a shocking announcement the day before the convention.
These planetary placements are impacting all of the major players during this convention. Biden’s natal Sun is at 27 degrees of Scorpio in a square to this Full Moon, so things will not go as he expects. The Full Moon is exactly on Harris’s Saturn at 28 degrees of Aquarius in her house of vocation. It could show the completion of some part of her career. She was born on a full moon in Aries, and this full moon will make a harmonious aspect of her chart, which could be a positive aspect for her. At the same time, Venus at 17 degrees of Virgo is building toward a square to the Jupiter and Mars conjunction in Gemini and a square to Saturn in Pisces. Harris has her natal Venus at 17 Virgo. Venus rules her popularity. She may lose some backers. This Full Moon is opposite Trump's Mars on his ascendant. He may get attacked, but I hope the attack is only verbal. The Full Moon is activating Obama’s birth chart on his nodes of destiny; I think he may play a significant role behind the scenes. I haven’t published any birth charts for the candidates yet; I’m unsure who is in or out.
The Saturn/Jupiter Square at 17 degrees of Pisces/Gemini is on the same day as the start of the convention. These are irreconcilable opposites, Jupiter has an urge for freedom and Saturn desires security. Jupiter and Saturn represent our political, social, and cultural environment. This square will revolutionize these areas of our lives. This aspect is occurring three times. The 2nd time is on December 24, 2024, at 14 degrees of Gemini and Pisces. The third time will be June 15, 2025, at 1 degree of Cancer/Aries. Our world may not look the same when this aspect is completed.
Dates to Watch:
Note to my Astrology Clients. Use your Planetary Placement and Ascendant sheet to find if you have a personal planet (Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus, or Mars) or the ascendant within 2 degrees of the degree of the transits listed below. If so, the transit will have a significant impact on you.
Aug 2 – Venus Square Uranus at 26 degrees of Leo/Taurus. Overall, this transit is a time to expect the unexpected in love, beauty, and finance, urging you to find a balance between stability and spontaneity.
Aug 4 – New Moon at 12 Leo. Mars and Jupiter are both sextile this New Moon. This aspect is dynamic and optimistic. This New Moon is powerful for starting anything new where enthusiasm, optimism, and leadership are needed. It's a supportive time for creative projects, romantic ventures, and any activities that allow you to express your unique talents and passions.
Venus enters Virgo on August 29 and lasts until August 29. This transit encourages practicality and service in our personal connections and might also bring a more analytical approach to what we find beautiful or valuable. You could become very picky about relationships.
Aug 5—Mercury turns retrograde at 4 degrees of Virgo. To navigate this period effectively, it’s helpful to be flexible, allow extra time for travel and projects, double-check your work, and become more mindful of how you communicate your critiques or concerns. You may want to revisit some decisions or agreements you made in recent months. This is a good time to analyze your world objectively.
Aug 7—Mercury conjuncts Venus at 3 degrees of Virgo. You bring more artistry to your writing and speech. Others like what you express. You could receive an important message from someone of the opposite sex to whom you are attached—a strongly social aspect.
Aug 14—Mercury backs up into Leo at 0 degrees. Mercury is associated with communication, intellect, and adaptability. As the fastest-moving planet in our solar system, it promotes quick thinking, analytical abilities, and a desire for knowledge. In Leo, you want to shine because of your talents and intelligence.
Mars conjuncts Jupiter at 16 Gemini. You feel optimistic and more willing to take a chance. But be careful and look before you leap. You could make hasty decisions that you may regret later.
Aug 16—Mars Squares Saturn at 17 degrees of Gemini/Pisces. Someone you feel you should support may place some burdens and obligations upon you, which may interfere with your freedom for some time.
Aug 18—Mercury Squares Uranus at 27 degrees of Leo/Taurus. Leo and Taurus are stubborn signs, and the square represents the unmovable. Keep calm. Do not get into a knockdown or drag-out verbal fight with anyone today. So what if your in-laws are voting for Trump? Let it go.
The Sun is Conjunct Mercury at 26 degrees of Leo. You feel very sharp today, and I’m afraid you won’t be able to keep your trap shut. With Leo, you want to show you know more about everything than everyone else.
Aug 19—Full Moon at 27 Aquarius opposite Mercury, Square Uranus. Navigating this period would involve staying flexible and open to change, being cautious with communication, and preparing for the unexpected. It’s a powerful time for breakthroughs if one can manage the inherent instability and use the dynamic energy constructively.
Venus Square Jupiter at 17 degrees of Virgo/Gemini. Personal matters become upsetting. Wait a while before making a decision. Don’t act in haste.
Venus is opposite Saturn at 17 degrees of Virgo/Pisces. You are looking for love, but you’ve got some nagging, depressed people around you.
Sun Squares Uranus at 27 degrees of Leo/Taurus, which creates a tendency to make mistakes—check your work. You tend to be uncompromising today and get back up if anyone tries to tell you what to do.
Jupiter Squares Saturn at 17 degrees of Gemini/Pisces, which can create an economic earthquake. Be cautious. This is not a good time to lend or borrow money. Even though this aspect will affect all of us, it will have a major impact on people born between the 6th and 10th of March or June.
Aug 22—Venus Squares Mars at 21 degrees of Virgo. The planet of love and sex is square in the sign of the virgin. What could go wrong? Well, Everything. Put your energy into making money. Forget about finding the perfect sole mate because it won’t happen under this aspect.
Aug 27 – Venus Trine Uranus at 27 degrees of Virgo/Taurus. Visit an art gallery and travel to a place to see beautiful scenery. Find an outdoor concert. This is a good time to create a positive friendship.
Aug 28 – Mercury Direct at 21 degrees of Leo. Give Mercury a few weeks to catch up from its nap. Then you can start moving ahead with creative projects. Leo likes the theater, jewelry, and fashion.
Venus Opposite Neptune at 29 degrees of Virgo/Pisces. You bend over backward to be loved and accepted. Stop it! You are under a cloud of delusions right now, especially about relationships. Make no commitments for a few weeks. You are too starry-eyed.
Aug 29 – Venus enters Libra until Sep 22. This is a great place for Venus, she rules Libra and that doubles your appreciation for beauty, harmony and peace. Libra is a lover, not a fighter, and she doesn't want to work too hard, so take it easy on this aspect. Try sipping wine and dining in a fine restaurant.
Venus Trine Pluto at 0 degrees of Libra/Aquarius. This is an excellent aspect for having a party, for romantic happiness, and for sealing a pact with a friend. Enjoy this one.
OUTER PLANET TRANSITS FOR AUGUST 2024:
JUPITER will move from 14 to 18 degrees of Gemini. Jupiter is the big, fat, happy guy who is expansive in everything. In Gemini, he wants to speak, learn, teach, and write. Look to the house in your birth chart that contains Gemini. For the next year, Jupiter will bring good luck and opportunities in the areas ruled by your natal Gemini house.
SATURN is in Pisces until May 26, 2025. Saturn is retrograde all month and will move from 18 to 16 degrees of Pisces. Saturn rules your material world and especially your career. If you have the ascendant or any personal planets anywhere from 18 to 20 degrees of Pisces or Virgo, you may be in store for some hard lessons about the issues in the house containing Pisces and or Virgo. Pisces is a creative dreamer. While in Pisces, Saturn, he will try solidifying your dreams and fantasies. On the world stage, Saturn in Pisces can result in our institutions dissolving and the old systems breaking down.
URANUS is in Taurus until April 2026. This month, Uranus will move from 26 to 27 degrees of Taurus. This is the time to break loose and radically change your life. I believe in ‘cooperating with the inevitable.’ If you have Uranus in a challenging aspect to your ascendant or personal planets (25 to 29 degrees of Taurus or Scorpio), go on an extended vacation, preferably to somewhere you have never been before. Or make some significant changes in your life. Taurus represents the earth. Expect news about farming, food, earthquakes, volcanos, tornadoes, or other major weather changes while Uranus is in Taurus.
NEPTUNE is in Pisces until 2026. Neptune will stay at 29 degrees all month. If you have the ascendant or personal planets anywhere from 27 degrees of Pisces or Virgo to 2 degree of Aries, you may lack focus during this time and want to daydream. Beware of a betrayal, a disappointment, and a sense of drifting. Neptune can also bring artistic, musical, and creative expression, increased dreams, and spiritual insights. Watch for inspired films to come out when Neptune is in Pisces.
PLUTO is in Capricorn until Nov 2024. This month, Pluto is moving retrograde and stays at 0 degrees Aquarius. Pluto grinds away at your psyche, bringing up all sorts of complex psychological issues. You should run to your nearest therapist, especially if you have the ascendant or personal planets anywhere from 28 degrees of Capricorn to 2 degrees of Aquarius. Pluto asks what needs to die to be reborn.
Watch the news like a hawk this month,
Janet Kane