Astrology Brief for August 28-September 3, 2023

August has been a busy month with not one but two Super Moon, Mars moving into Libra and Mercury Retrograde. So much has triggered people and the planet making it historical, and these final days is no exception.

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Monday begins the week with Uranus Retrograde in Taurus until January 24, 2024 that affects all matters related to money and anything that holds value. There may be intense discussions about the economy and groups will be reviewing their incomes and worth as well as how money is being managed. There was a strange kind of spending spree while in Aries and the same has been happening in Taurus though in retrograde Uranus can cause people to take a second look and have second thoughts. While overtly there’s concern and worry there’s a wave of societal indulgence as if casting cares to the wind. While Mercury retrogrades it may be a good idea to ponder your choices.

On Wednesday the Full Moon in Pisces is the Harvest Moon and also a Blue Moon plus the third of four Supermoon’s in a row that is captivating and holding attention due to the lore and mystery of it. It rides low and should be intense due in part to close proximity to Saturn creating a serious mindset. Your spiritual life is called forth through Pisces that combined with Saturn is about your larger life goal and any sense of being on a mission. Many will feel their own intuition and be more able to tune into numerous aspects of it from simply being attuned to the surroundings and connecting to higher energies and spirit guides. This is a great day for tuning into your innermost self and connecting to other realms for insight and guidance.

Venus turns Direct in Leo on Sunday adding to the ideal perspective of review and self-observation. It aligns with the Mars in Libra reflection to gain greater understanding of choices and desires. You have an opportunity to tap into your creativity that can manifest in many ways.

Continuing Mercury Retrograde in Virgo for three weeks emphasizes staying on track
with all needs and practical matters. The retrograde lasts for three weeks giving you time to restore and revamp as needed and to take a look at your everyday life.

Mars in Libra until October 12 activates all direct relationships and dealing with the public. Libra is about finding harmony through resolution and understanding and recognizing reflective energy. Marriage and close connections including business partnerships are stirred so you may be working through issues and anywhere something has been left faltering. This is partly about give and take and seeing other perspectives.

• Monday, August 28, Moon in Capricorn/Aquarius; Mercury Retrograde
• Tuesday, August 29, Moon in Aquarius
• Wednesday, August 30, Moon in Aquarius/Pisces (Harvest, Blue, Super Moon)
• Thursday, August 31, Moon in Pisces
• Friday, September 1, Moon in Pisces/Aries
• Saturday, September 2, Moon in Aries
• Sunday, September 3, Moon in Aries/Taurus; Venus Direct

AFFIRMATION

These affirmations are composed based on current celestial placements. As a clinical hypnotherapist I’ve studied writing scripts for clients so the composition is written with the intent to allow connecting with the heavens and expanding awareness to be more in harmony for the highest good. Taking a moment to be still and ideally in a quiet place, or even when going to sleep, the reading or speaking of these may be helpful and benefit your soul journey. Even just seeing it can be beneficial. 

“My purpose and deepest desires shine through into the earthly realm.”

KEY WORDS

Reflection; emotion; perspective

CopyrightSandraHelton2023

Astrology Brief for August 31-27, 2023 + Mars in Libra and Mercury Retrograde from Sandra Helton©

We’re on an upswing as the lunar tide grows toward the upcoming Super Blue Moon on August 30. All week energy increases giving a nice current to elevate you and help you to gain ground and progress. The tide shifts on Thursday with the Quarter Moon in Sagittarius that for the following week links the world through more esoteric forms of communication.

Mars plays a prominent role that on Tuesday opposes Neptune, on Thursday trines Pluto, and on Sunday moves into Libra.

Mars opposite Neptune on Tuesday is peculiar with an edge of distrust so proceed with caution and avoid involvement. It’s best not to become too close or take risks. Ensure foods are fresh, places are as they profess, and circumstances are reliable.

Also on Tuesday, Venus is square Jupiter that suggests being safe and not taking risks. It’s not a time to invest or go all out if fanciful thinking is involved. There is a tomorrow and accountability so being optimistic is great as long as it’s not costly.

The Sun begins transiting Virgo on Wednesday bringing a month of working with reason and all practical matters. The month is about management of priorities and realigning your life toward efficiency.

Virgo is ruled by Mercury that on Wednesday turns Retrograde in this sign that further emphasizes staying on track with all needs and practical matters. The retrograde lasts for three weeks giving you time to restore and revamp as needed.

Mars trine Pluto on Thursday lends strength and that extra push to make your mark. It’s a bit like a rocket booster.

Mars in Libra from Sunday until October 12 activates all direct relationships and dealing with the public. Libra is about finding harmony through resolution and understanding. Marriage and close connections including business partnerships are stirred so you may be working through issues and anywhere something has been left faltering. This is partly about give and take and seeing other perspectives.

• Monday, August 21, Moon in Libra/Scorpio
• Tuesday, August 22, Moon in Scorpio
• Wednesday, August 23, Moon in Scorpio; Sun in Virgo; Mercury Retrograde
• Thursday, August 24, Moon in Scorpio/Sagittarius
• Friday, August 25, Moon in Sagittarius
• Saturday, August 25, Moon in Sagittarius/Capricorn
• Sunday, August 26, Moon in Capricorn; Mars in Libra

AFFIRMATION

These affirmations are composed based on current celestial placements. As a clinical hypnotherapist I’ve studied writing scripts for clients so the composition is written with the intent to allow connecting with the heavens and expanding awareness to be more in harmony for the highest good. Taking a moment to be still and ideally in a quiet place, or even when going to sleep, the reading or speaking of these may be helpful and benefit your soul journey. Even just seeing it can be beneficial. 

“I am centered through refined awareness of all interactions.”

KEY WORDS

Order; refine’ steadiness

CopyrightSandraHelton2023

August 16 Micro New Moon

 

On August 16 the Micro New Moon in Leo occurs at its farthest point from Earth called apogee. The
phase is invisible because it lacks light and rises close to the Sun so is lost in the Suns light.

Astrophysicist Graham Jones says, “It’s no coincidence that the New Moon between two Super Full Moons is a Micro Moon. The Moon takes around two weeks to go from perigee to apogee. This is roughly—but not exactly—the same time it takes the Moon to go from Full to New. Overall, the perigee-apogee-perigee cycle lasts around 27.55 days: this is called an anomalistic month. The Full-New-Full Moon cycle is about 29.53 days: the name for this is a synodic month.”

Astrologically New Moon is energy of beginnings and with strong Leo rays creates a personal sense of oneself. Focus is energized greatly by Mars trine Uranus which adds enthusiasm and encouragement to embrace your identity more fully. The two weeks following open you to recognize your strengths and abilities and ideally to finding ways for expressing them.

Astrology - August 14-20, 2023 from Sandra Helton© Leo New Moon

 

The Leo Sun square Uranus in Taurus on Tuesday can cause a lot of willfulness and

BTW - Leo governs appearance.

taking whatever direction you’re sensitive toward that can range from frustration to antagonism. In “fixed” signs there’s an undercurrent that makes it challenging to settle and remain peaceful. For some there may be nervousness and for others it unsettling interactions with those around them. Anxiousness happens with reactions happening fast so be mindful of impulses so that you can maintain a sense of reason.

This has flexibility due to Mars trine Uranus on the Micro New Moon in Leo day, Wednesday that’s positive energy offering exuberance and enthusiasm. There’s a sense of renewal in the air wherein you may sense something adventurous on the horizon where you could engage.

This lunar renewal can be very personal causing many to focus on their own needs and desires and for you to explore your place in the world is helpful to gain perspective and understand why, how and where you’re fulfilled.

The two full Supermoon’s in August intense energy that has many casting cares to the wind in favor of gratification. Sports events, vacation places, theme parks and concerts are filled that appears almost like a reaction to worr and concern and media overload.

Mars in Virgo seems to be pushing society to go to the limit in a grasping manner caused also by the undercurrent in part due to Pluto having turned retrograde back into Capricorn. The best idea is to pace and be moderate. The two week lunar wax serves you by revealing where to build and why realizing there is a tomorrow.

Continuing notes of ongoing planet alignments:

Mars transits Virgo until August 27 that stirs all aspects of work forces and challenges higher mindsets. Combined with Mercury in Leo this gives a strong sense of awareness about choices. Both planets bring introspection that along with the 4 Supermoon rays you can learn so much about motivations, your own and others with whom you’re closely connected. Small beginnings and establishing routines goes well and can become an integral part of your life.

• Monday, August 14, Moon in Cancer/Leo
• Tuesday, August 15, Moon in Leo
• Wednesday, August 16, Moon in Leo/Virgo
• Thursday, August 17, Moon in Virgo
• Friday, August 18. Moon in Virgo
• Saturday, August 19, Moon in Virgo/Libra
• Sunday, August 20, Moon in Libra

AFFIRMATION

These affirmations are composed based on current celestial placements. As a clinical hypnotherapist I’ve studied writing scripts for clients so the composition is written with the intent to allow connecting with the heavens and expanding awareness to be more in harmony for the highest good. Taking a moment to be still and ideally in a quiet place, or even when going to sleep, the reading or speaking of these may be helpful and benefit your soul journey. Even just seeing it can be beneficial. 

“I see beyond the immediate and connect to future horizons.” 

KEY WORDS

Realize; plan; build; grow

CopyrightSandraHelton2023

August 7-13, 2023, Sandra Helton© A Week of Innovation and Newness

 

The waning Quarter Moon on Tuesday begins a week of aligning with all you consider order and worthwhile to pursue. Linked with Uranus energy tends toward a sense of excitement though unsure about specifics.

Venus square Uranus on Wednesday creates original thinking with unusual interests and even unexpected experiences.

Throughout the week leading up to the Sun conjunct Venus in Leo on Sunday there’s a pull to explore personal ideals and what you want to express and experience. Artisans are especially influenced this week by these celestial alignments that benefits creating original works and discovering new ways of expression. Socially the time is one for embracing new groups, new interests and going to new places that can be enriching and enjoyable.

Uranus is about the unknown and new and Venus is about passions that together could help to create a simple thing like a new fashion statement or inventing something never before seen. The doors are open for make an original statement based on how much you want to invest your time to manifest it.

Mercury trine Jupiter on Wednesday adds to this and broadens your perspective and ability to connect with ease. This is a good week to network and express your creativity.

Continuing notes of ongoing planet alignments:

Mercury is in Virgo, the sign it rules until October 4 giving ease of the ability to progress in your everyday life, through work and all activities during which you maintain what you’ve built.

Mars transits Virgo until August 27 that stirs all aspects of work forces and challenges higher mindsets. Combined with Mercury in Leo this gives a strong sense of awareness about choices. Both planets bring introspection that along with the 4 Supermoon rays you can learn so much about motivations, your own and others with whom you’re closely connected. Small beginnings and establishing routines goes well and can become an integral part of your life.

• Monday, August 7, Moon in Aries/Taurus
• Tuesday, August 8, Moon in Taurus
• Wednesday, August 9, Moon in Taurus/Gemini
• Thursday, August 10, Moon in Gemini
• Friday, August 11, Moon in Gemini/Cancer
• Saturday, August 12, Moon in Cancer
• Sunday, August 13, Moon in Cancer

AFFIRMATION

These affirmations are composed based on current celestial placements. As a clinical hypnotherapist I’ve studied writing scripts for clients so the composition is written with the intent to allow connecting with the heavens and expanding awareness to be more in harmony for the highest good. Taking a moment to be still and ideally in a quiet place, or even when going to sleep, the reading or speaking of these may be helpful and benefit your soul journey. Even just seeing it can be beneficial. 

“My spirit of individuality and soul expression springs forth.” 

KEY WORDS

Innovation; original; revelation; choices

CopyrightSandraHelton2023

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