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Astrology for Healing and Transformation with Katie Sweetman
The Virgo Moon takes us into the weekend, a Moon that’s all about practical details. Actually, we could use Virgo’s earthy energy after the July 31 Leo New Moon and all its fire and creative vision. If you’re feeling inspired, use today to hammer out a plan.
Welcome to August! We not only kick things off with a fiery, confident Leo New Moon, but Mercury is now direct. It was a bit of a wobbly end to July, wasn’t it? Now that we’re firmly entrenched in Leo Season, we can work on getting our groove back.
The Moon rounds out its time in Cancer and we’re in the dark of the moon. It’s a time to reflect and get quiet. Since we’re wrapping up a lunar month with two eclipses, take a moment to reflect on the doors that have closed … and opened in July.
The Sun comes up to a square to Uranus in Taurus today, an aspect that’s been known to be restless, electric, and even impulsive. We can’t hold back anymore. We can’t make ourselves small any longer. We need to open up to a higher version of ourselves.
We’re rounding out the day with a Taurus Moon and, just like yesterday, we’re more into a leisurely, relaxed pace than needing to rush. That said, the Moon’s in Gemini this weekend, a Moon that wants to go places and do things. Make plans!
Today’s Taurus Moon picks up on Venus in Cancer and it’s all about creature comforts and the familiarity of home. It’s possible that we’re not moving very fast today, instead preferring to graze, taste. After all, Taurus and Cancer are also two signs that love food!
The Moon straddles Aries and Taurus today, a sign that wants to move fast and act impulsively versus a sign that wants to slow down and feel things out. So we may be running at two speeds today. Then again Mercury is retrograde. Get a second opinion.
Welcome to Leo Season! The Sun, having arrived in the fifth sign of the zodiac late yesterday, will be teaching us themes about creativity, passion, personality, and being ourselves over the next four weeks. And if you’re a Leo, happy birthday!
Last day of Cancer Season. We’re moving from the energies of the Mother to the Father, from substance to creation. Later today the Sun arrives in Leo, kicking off a new season, one designed for us to rediscover ourselves and share our talents with the world.
Relationships are in the spotlight as we start the weekend. With Venus coming up to a face off with Pluto, pay attention to any old relationship dynamics or relationship narratives that come up, especially anything around power, control, or even obsession.
We’re in the last stretch of Cancer Season, a time when we turn to the softer side of life — connection, heart, home, and family. It’s been a time to build new structures and tear down the ones that aren’t working. Continue to be gentle with yourself.
Eclipse season comes to a close and now the real work begins. Between the Cancer New Moon, which showed is that we need more connection in our lives and yesterday’s powerhouse lunar eclipse, we’re continuing to tear down walls and open up blocks.