Star Codes
WITH THE SUN NOW IN INDUSTRIOUS VIRGO, the smell of fresh backto-school pencils mixes with wafts of roasting green chiles and ripening apples. As the weekend begins, a pleasant, sociable, but somewhat detached Aquarius moon encourages us to connect. A grand trine formed by the sun, Saturn, and Uranus in practical earth signs throughout the weekend encourages us to both enjoy our projects and put strategic pieces into motion for our fall goals.
Let’s make it safe to be sensitive on Sunday as the moon waxes full in intuitive Pisces, while Venus, the emotional arbiter, squares difficult Pluto. Some event may trigger our awareness that loss is always possible.
That emotional resonance continues on Monday, though we may see more action and some emotional turbulence as Mars turns direct after a long retrograde. New plans kick into place, but we also may realize what’s really been bothering people for the last couple of months. Clear the air, talk it out, and direct any discontented energy toward a better future. On Tuesday, the moon enters proactive Aries and our plans launch forward. We want to get busy but may be willing to take risks to improve our situations.
FRIDAY, AUG. 24: Although we may not feel cozy or intimate, it’s a good day to have collective fun; reconnect, communicate, and find out what’s going on in the world under a sociable Aquarius moon. Watch for an emotional trigger that could complicate communication in midafternoon as the moon opposes Mercury. Mull over questions of social justice and responsibility. Enjoy camaraderie and philosophize as the moon trines Venus tonight.
SATURDAY, AUG. 25: The sun, Saturn, and Uranus form a grand trine. Building blocks are being put into place for future work, relationships, and politics. Talk about what is wanted, needed, and exciting in the future. Feelings get touchier as the evening progresses and the moon enters Pisces.
SUNDAY, AUG. 26: We get all the feels. As the moon waxes full in sensitive Pisces, we may need to process both our own emotions and those around us. Some event may trigger an awareness of the fragility of life and the preciousness of every moment. Though energetically sensitive, we may be a little oblivious about practicalities.
MONDAY, AUG. 27: We’re still sensitive and may be wary about the future. As Mars turns direct after a long retrograde, we may feel some energetic turbulence and get fresh evidence about why people have been brooding. After this turning point, we have the green light to proceed.
TUESDAY, AUG. 28: The moon enters Aries and we want to sink our teeth into the work we choose. An entrepreneurial spirit kicks in, helping us get ready to boldly go where we have not been in a while. Just watch for cranky impatience with any blocks or delays.
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 29: Keep the mind constructively busy to prevent brooding. It’s easy to look ahead and see problems; instead, use the mental energy to dig for solutions. Notice what needs to be cut to create more room for the future. Just be careful of cutting remarks.
THURSDAY, AUG. 30: As the moon challenges the social planets, Venus and Mars, people tend to square off in their ideas. Venus in Libra wants friendly love while Mars in Capricorn needs to get the work done, and the Aries moon is just impatient about the whole thing. Tonight, the energy shifts toward comfort and stability as the moon enters Taurus. Feed the senses to calm the nervous system and turn the search toward contentment.