August Goes Out with a Bang as Mars Enters Libra, Uranus Goes Retrograde and a Second Full Moon in Pisces

 

The month of August is on its way out and like many people, I could not be happier about it.  It started with a Full Moon in Aquarius on August 1, featured a New Moon in Leo on the 16th that felt for all the world like a Full Moon and ushered in a Mercury retrograde on the 23rd on the same day as the Sun entering Virgo.  On that day I posted on Twitter (I still can't bring myself to call it X):

#MercuryRetrograde officially starts today in the sign of Virgo. Aside from the usual communication and transportation snafus, it provides opportunities to declutter and resolve health problems. #astrology

— Linda Simons (@danceofphoenix) August 23, 2023

But wait, there is more.  Save the day of August 27 because there is more planetary action afoot.  The Sun in Virgo will be opposing Saturn in 3 degrees of Pisces, for starters.  This aspect will deliver a reality check and challenge us to make some kind of decision. The Sun and Saturn were conjunct in 27 degrees of Aquarius on February 16, 2023, so I encourage you to think back to what was transpiring in your life then.  Something you did back then might not be working right now, so it could be time to discard it.  The Sun in Virgo is very practical and likes to fix things.

Mars will also be leaving the sign of Virgo and entering the cardinal air sign of Libra on August 27, where it stays until October 12.  Mars is considered to be in detriment in Libra, so it will have some challenges in this sign.  Mars is the planet that represents our drive and what motivates us.  When Mars is in Libra, relationships can become our focus.  We want harmony and peace but we can also be more indecisive.  But Mars in Libra is more open to compromise and can be quite the negotiator.  Our needs and wants are bound to come up for review.  And this is all playing out against the backdrop of the remaining days of Venus retrograde in Leo.  But hang in there, folks because Venus will be stationing direct in 12 degrees of Leo on September 3. Relief is in sight!

On August 28, Uranus will station retrograde in 23 degrees of Taurus until January 26, 2024 when it goes direct in 19 degrees of Taurus.  Uranus is the planet associated with change, revolution and awakening.  I am sure that many of you are thinking, great, just what we need, one more retrograde planet while Mercury and Venus are retrograde.  But when Uranus is retrograde, the changes we experience tend to occur more on an internal rather than external level.  I can say this because I have a natal Uranus retrograde.  Most of us will not be feeling Uranus retrograde as acutely as Mercury or Venus retrograde because it is a slower moving planet.  

But Uranus is not exactly comfortable in the fixed earth sign of Taurus, so let's hope and pray that Uranus does not continue to blow up the earth with more fires, earthquakes, hurricanes and floods.  I wouldn't rule out some cyberattacks or big truths being revealed, though. If you have any planets between 19 and 25 degrees of the fixed signs of Aquarius, Taurus, Leo and Scorpio, though, you will feel the effects of this Uranus retrograde big time.  This retrograde Uranus will be opposing my natal Sun and Venus in Scorpio in my 2nd house, so I am sure that my values and sense of life force will be up for some change.

The month closes out with a Super Full Moon in 7 degrees of Pisces on August 30.  This is also known as a Blue Moon because we have two Full Moons in a month.  Pisces is a mutable water sign and this is bound to be a very emotional and sensitive Full Moon.  The themes associated with a Pisces Full Moon include creativity, kindness, compassion and spirituality. But confusion, deception and a tendency to feel overwhelmed can also be present.  Emotions will be running high, mark my words.  We have a preponderance of mutable energy on this Full Moon: the Sun and Mercury in Virgo, the Moon, Saturn and Neptune in Pisces.  This Moon will shine a light non disillusionment, health and nutrition.  Service to others could also factor in heavily.  And pay attention to your dreams around this Full Moon, because we could be receiving some important messages.  

The Full Moon in 7 degrees of Pisces is also conjunct Saturn in 3 degrees of Pisces.  Once again, the theme of a reality check comes into play.  With the conjunction occurring in the sign of Pisces, it could provide an impetus to get real on our spirituality.  Saturn is also known as Father Time, so if there any endings in your life right now, they could have profound and long-lasting effects.  This is not a Full Moon to be taken lightly...

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I also wanted to note that in an ironic twist of fate, the latest variant of COVID is EG.5, with a nickname of Eris.  Sound familiar--the Goddess of Discord?  Apparently, COVID cases and hospitalizations are on the rise...

I urge everyone to engage in massive amounts of self-care and follow the protective measures of washing your hands frequently, avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth, wearing a face mask when necessary and staying home if you are sick. And get a vaccine.  If you are eligible for a booster shot, get it. I repeat, you do not want to get this virus! I speak from personal experience and consider myself very fortunate to have survived Coronavirus twice. Stay safe and healthy, everyone! 

Astrology is a powerful tool that helps you navigate challenging times and alerts you to opportunity periods. Get a reading with me and experience the healing process. #astrology

— Linda Simons (@danceofphoenix) June 10, 2022