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Astrology for Healing and Transformation with Katie Sweetman
Moon in Taurus picking up on some prickly vibes. Normally Taurus likes to keep things chill, but we’re dealing with big issues around value, security, trust, and stability. As we gear up for next week’s eclipse, pay attention to what you are feeling today. It’s all connected.
Mercury turns retrograde tomorrow at 11 Virgo, drilling into the choices we’ve made and discernment needed to known right from wrong. With energy running high and fast, Mercury will help us take a step back, reflect, and be more thoughtful and conscientious.
As we move toward the solar eclipse on August 21, we can’t forget that Mars will be playing a staring role this month. Trailing the Sun in Leo, it will fall just a few degrees shy of the eclipse. Make no mistake, Mars agitates and heats things up.
Leaving behind the intellectual and cool detachment of Aquarius, the Moon moves into Pisces. We’re overly sensitive and intuitive as a result. Just days out from the full moon, emotional energy is still running high — uncomfortably so.
One eclipse down, another to go. Life is a bit loud now that we’re in eclipse season. There may even be a few plot twists, too. But that’s what eclipses do; they push along the narrative of our life and in August we’re opening up a new chapter.
Happy Aquarius Full Moon! This is the time in the lunar calendar when we shine a spotlight on all things Aquarius — friendships, community, social networks, and our place in something bigger.
Jupiter squares Pluto today, the last of three connections that has pushed at the boundaries of our faith and beliefs since late 2016. Pluto employs intense pressure to anything it touches, forcing a reckoning as well as a total transformation.
Uranus, the planet of consciousness and awakenings stationed retrograde in Aries yesterday. This brings a restless, potentially disruptive energy to an already high voltage month. Something is changing and this energy will carry us into the eclipses.
How has your view of the world changed over the last two years? Has your faith been rattled? Or have you had to remake your beliefs? The Moon’s alignment with Saturn in Sagittarius today may bring a need for commitment as well as emotional heaviness.
The Moon is in Sagittarius today, touching on themes of exploration, education, philosophy, and faith. As the sign of truth, Sagittarius pushes us to the far limits of our mind as well as the earth in search of it. What do you believe in?
Venus moves into Cancer today, bringing its natural charm to the sign of home, family, and nostalgia. If Venus shows us what we naturally love, then our heart will yearn for emotional connection as well as stability and a good old fashioned, home-cooked meal.
A Libra Moon takes us into the weekend, highlighting partnership, cooperation, and even beauty. Venus, the ruling planet of Libra, teaches us about the sweetness of life. Take pleasure, which won’t be too difficult with indulgence minded Jupiter in Libra, too.