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August 2010

August 6th -7th  – Seven Planets forming a grand cross in the cardinal signs of Aries, Cancer, Libra, Capricorn -   Many of you have been emailing me about the planetary configuration that we are experiencing and what it means.  In an attempt to generate understanding without over-dramatizing or creating doom and gloom, I will explain this simply so as to explain its general impact. 


July 21st – September 9 - Pluto, the transformer, is in Capricorn, which has been squaring Jupiter, the expander, and Uranus, the eccentric changer, in Aries.  Saturn, the tester and teacher, is in Libra forming a t-square.  On August 7th, Venus, the peacemaker, and Mars, the worrier, will also come into Libra, joining Saturn, which will add more energy to the t-square.  Finally, on August 6th and 7th, the Moon will be in Cancer, which will set off a grand cross.  In astrological terms, a square, which is a 90 degree angle, is a major aspect, regarded as challenging and inharmonious.  When we have four of them in effect at the same time, it is called a grand cross and can be very stressful.  The brief descriptions above for each of the planets are there to help you better understand how this grand cross may impact our planet and ourselves. 

My personal feeling about this is that it will be very significant time on a universal level as well as personally.  Anything that is going on in the world will be magnified and exaggerated.  Since Venus rules our values and finances, the financial astrologers have been discussing how this will affect our financial markets.    I have heard it called “the perfect financial storm.”  You no doubt will be seeing something in the news about this.

  I would expect that we will see some spin off from this in the primary elections as people are reassessing their values and finances.  I believe this planetary configuration will bring about changes and many of the incumbents will not be re-elected  The last time Saturn and Uranus were opposite each other was in the fall of 2008 and we all know what happened in that election.  This should be very interesting to observe.

  Jupiter, Pluto and Saturn will continue in this square configuration until mid September when Jupiter and Uranus pull back into Pisces by retrograde motion. Obviously the Moon will not stay in Cancer that long which is why the trigger dates for the grand cross are August 6th and 7th.    So we can look for August to be a bit dicey. 

  Depending upon where this grand cross falls in your chart, will determine how it will play out in your personal life.  Those who were born with their sun or moon in Aries, Cancer, Libra or Capricorn will be most affected.  This is about making changes and adjustments.


Saturn in Libra - Since November of 2009, Saturn has been teetering back and forth between Virgo and Libra.    Since September of 2007, Virgos have been tested and taught life’s lessons.  They have most likely had to take on more responsibility in some area of their life, depending on which house in their chart Saturn has been traveling through.  They should now begin to feel that the weight of the world has been lifted from their shoulders.  The load will be much lighter.  But they are the better for having carried it.

  This Saturn in Virgo cycle has also been affecting Gemini, Sagittarius and Pisces.  Although not as directly, they still have been feeling Saturn’s iron glove.

  It is now Libra’s turn to travel through this growth cycle.  If you are a Libra whose birthday falls between September 23 – 30, you are probably already beginning to feel the onset of the additional responsibility.  This can be a tremendous growth cycle for you.  It will be very important for you to take care of your health during this cycle.  Try not to take on too many projects at once.  Conserve your energy.  The upside to this cycle is that you could get a promotion at work or have more responsibility.  You will be thought of as an authority figure during this cycle, and people will come to you seeking advice.  You will be well respected and thought of.  Whatever your age, you will appear to be more mature and perceived as an authority figure.  I am not talking about your physical appearance.  The air of confidence and authority will be apparent by the way you carry yourself and come across to people.  You can ask any Virgo who has just gone through this cycle about how wise and mature they feel.

  This Saturn in Libra cycle will also be affecting Aries, Cancer and Capricorn.  Although not as directly, they still will feel the strong influence of Saturn’s discipline, structure and responsibility.


Saturn and Mars in Libra - Mars will be accompanying Saturn as he begins his journey through Libra this month.  Saturn and Mars make interesting traveling companions.   This could present challenges, especially for those who were born with their sun in the sign of Libra or Aries, if they do not choose to use this cycle to their benefit. Saturn represents structure and discipline, while Mars represents immediate action and dynamic energy.  The key to these planets working well together is structured energy.  For example take your time and have a plan of action before taking action. You may find that you require more rest this month.


August 9th - Balsamic Moon until 11:08 PM EDST - This phase is also called the “dark of the Moon,” which is when the Sun’s light is not reflective.  It is not a good time to initiate any projects that you would want to have long-term results.  This is also not the best time to be making new contacts if you are in sales or marketing.  This should be a quiet, working behind the scenes day.  It would be best to avoid high expectations, major decisions or physical projects.  A focus on mental tasks will be the best use of your time.


August 9th New Moon @ 11:08 PM EDST in Leo -   The new moon is an excellent time to initiate anything that you would like to have longevity.  When it is in the affectionate, romantic sign of Leo you may attract a new romance or love interest in your life, or you may enjoy new found love with your current partner.  When the Moon is in Leo you should enjoy and experience creative and fun activities in your life.  Go to the theater or a movie or enjoy preparing a romantic meal.  This is a very creative and fun loving cycle.  This is when the child in you wants to come out and play.


August 20th – September 13th  Mercury is Retrograde in Virgo -  For those of you who are new to my newsletter, Mercury goes retrograde approximately three times a year.  When Mercury is retrograde it means that it is moving in an apparent backward motion.  This can affect all areas of communication and travel.  Scheduling and rescheduling appointments, lost documents, faulty machinery, broken promises and misleading information could be an issue during this retrograde cycle. This would not be a good time to negotiate or sign new contracts.  But if you must however, make certain that you have read and re-read the contract.  Do not leave anything to chance.  Telephones, computers and other related sources of communication could become troublesome. 

  This is not a particularly good time to buy anything new, as you will probably not be satisfied with it later.  This is especially not a favorable time to purchase a new car or computer.  If either of these items have pending repairs this is when the need would become imminent.

  This is an especially auspicious time to re-group, re-organize, re-read, re-think decisions, re-write and re-process information.  Think of this time as a balsamic moon that lasts for 21 days.  This can be a very positive time to play catch up.  I always use this time to clean our closets and drawers. This is a cycle for completion rather then initiating projects.


August 24th – Full Moon in Pisces - The full Moon is when things come to fruition.  You will receive the answers and have a clearer understanding.  This can be a very emotional and sensitive time for you, especially if you were born with your Sun or Moon in the Sign of Pisces.  This is a wonderful time for self reflection and introspection.  When the Moon is full emotions are magnified, especially when it is in Pisces.  With that in mind, you want to try not to take things too personally.  Emotions will run high during this lunar cycle.


October 9th – 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM - “Journey Into The Astrology of Relationships” @ the Yoga Center in Daytona Beach– Venus will be stationing retrograde on October 8th which could affect your relationships.  Details for this class will follow in next weeks’ newsletter.


  You may wish to get a quick look at what all this means for you personally...even a half hour on the phone will assist you with insightful direction.   Call or email me for an appointment @ 321-277-5483  Kellylowe@astrologytalk.com   Also available are Personal Daily Horoscope Forecasts which are emailed to you. (3mo./$15, 6mo/$25,12mo./$40)

 


Aries – Your areas of focus will be geared toward finding a balance between your career and working with the public, and your family/home life.  This will be a very busy cycle for you with many new opportunities coming your way. You will reap the rewards of the hard work you have put forth.  Jupiter, the planet of expansion and optimism will be traveling through your sun sign this year, which should give you a very positive and bright outlook.  You will want to be careful about adding those few extra pounds.  This is the time to take care of any health check ups that you have been putting off.  Saturn, which is the tester and teacher in our chart, will be opposing your sun sign, giving you an opportunity to learn a great deal from the challenges that others may beseech you.

Taurus - Your areas of focus will be geared toward education and travel.  You may decide to take up a new course of study or interest or continue with one that you have already started.  This is a good time for you to get in touch with your higher mind and higher consciousness.   There may be more interaction with your siblings.  You will receive benefits from work that you have already done.  You will be more comfortable if your leisure time is structured and productive.

Gemini – Your areas of focus will be geared toward re-evaluating your values and what is really important to you.  This can be from a monetary or non-monetary point of view.  You will want to take a look at your total financial picture and make certain that you are organized and where you want to be.  You may need to review your insurance portfolio and tax situation.  You will reap the benefits from the education you have received, be it formal or informal.  You will receive encouragement and benefits from friends and groups and organizations that you are involved with.

Cancer - Your areas of focus will be geared toward one-on-one communications and relationships.  If there is stress in your marriage or a relationship, business or personal, you will need to work on it during this cycle.  You will be inclined to develop your communication skills.  This can be a year of major changes for you. The closer the July 11th lunar eclipse falls to your birthday the more significant it will be for you.   If you are single you could marry this year.  This could be a year of tremendous growth for you… a year that you could be tested.

Leo - Your areas of focus will be geared toward your health and your day-to-day routine.  There could be a change in your work environment or the people that you work with.  Any health matters that you have been putting off will need to be taken care of, like a physical or routine check up, etc.  You may be called upon for service, to help someone or make a hospital visit.  A partnership or relationship would be very positive during this cycle.  You may need to be financially conservative until early November.

Virgo - Your areas of focus will be geared toward your social life.  You will want to have more fun, be more romantic and play more during this cycle.  This is when the child in you can come out and play.  Become more active and involved in social groups and activities.  This is when you will want to get in touch with your hopes and goals and dreams and wishes.  Your friends will become more important to you and play a more active role in your life during this cycle.  Although there is still seriousness about you, it is OK to enjoy life and have fun.

Libra - Your areas of focus will be geared toward balancing your home and family life and your career.  There is a possibility that you could move, remodel or make some changes in your home.  You could have someone moving in or moving out, like a child or parent. This could prove to be a testing and challenging cycle for you as Saturn, the teacher and tester will be coming into your sun sign this fall.  You will want to conserve your energy and use your time wisely.

Scorpio - Your areas of focus will be geared toward your spiritual and mental development, which is where you will gain your strength.  This is an excellent time to develop your intuition and higher consciousness. There may be an opportunity for you to expand your education through traditional or non traditional avenues.  Travel may become more available or important to you as opportunities may arise. There may be an expansion in your work place or environment or an opportunity to move into a larger office.

Sagittarius - Your areas of focus will be geared toward your finances and investments. This could mean a change or fluctuation in your finances. You will want to reassess your values and what is important to you.  You may want to take a second look at your insurance coverage. Your work ethics are very strong now and you will be rewarded for your hard work and diligence. You are in a cycle for a status change or a promotion opportunity.  This cycle is in effect until the end of October for you.

Capricorn – Your areas of focus will be geared toward your gaining power and maintaining control. This is a time when you will want to take charge of everything, especially your own life.  It is very important that you try to maintain your flexibility during this cycle, which will be in effect for several years.  You could be going through a physical metamorphosis or change. Relationship issues will be prominent on your agenda.  This is perhaps where it will be most important for you to allow yourself to be flexible.  This can be a very positive cycle for you if used correctly. If your birthday is on or within five days of December 26th, this will be a very significant cycle for you.

Aquarius - Your areas of focus will be geared toward helping others.  This may be done overtly or from behind the scenes.  You may find yourself volunteering or being called upon to provide service or help. The changes in your work environment that you have been expecting or waiting for will soon take place.  You will continue to maintain a positive and optimistic attitude with a positive outcome to most endeavors that you choose to take on.  You will want to be sure to take care of your health, check ups, physicals, diet, exercise are all important for you during this cycle.

Pisces - Your areas of focus will be geared toward the social aspects of your life.  You will want to become more active in groups or organizations.  This can be a very social and outgoing time for you.  Learn to play and enjoy life.  You will be guided to be in the right place at the right time.  It is like you have a guardian angel watching over you.  This is a perfect opportunity for you to reassess your life and decide what you really want to do and what is really important to you.  After all life is a journey. Enjoy the ride.


July 22 – Saturn goes into Libra - Saturn in Libra - until – November 2012 -  During the past 2 ½ years Saturn has been traveling through Virgo.  Since September of 2007 Virgos have been tested and taught life’s lessons.  They have most likely had to take on more responsibility in some area of their life, depending on which house in their chart Saturn has been traveling through.  At the very least they are much stronger and confident as a result of this Saturn cycle. They are more organized, if there is such a thing as a Virgo being more organized.  That’s an oxymoron.  They should now begin to feel that the weight of the world has been lifted from their shoulders.  The load will be much lighter.  But they are the better for having carried it.

  This Saturn in Virgo cycle has also been affecting Gemini, Sagittarius and Pisces.  Although not as directly, they still have been feeling Saturn’s iron glove.

  It is now Libra’s turn to travel through this growth cycle.  They are probably already beginning to feel the onset of the additional responsibility.  This can be a tremendous growth cycle for you.  It will be very important for you to take care of your health during this cycle.  Try not to take on too many projects at once.  Conserve your energy.  The upside to this cycle is that you could get a promotion at work or have more responsibility.  You will be thought of as an authority figure during this cycle, and people will come to you seeking advice.  You will be well respected and thought of.  Whatever your age, you will appear to be more mature and perceived as an authority figure.  I am not talking about your physical appearance.  The air of confidence and authority will be apparent by the way you carry yourself and come across to people.  You can ask any Virgo who has just gone through this cycle about how wise and mature they feel.

 This Saturn in Libra cycle will also be affecting Aries, Cancer and Capricorn.  Although not as directly, they still will feel the strong influence of Saturn’s discipline, structure and responsibility.


July 25th – Full Moon in Aquarius @ 9:37 PM EDST – This is when we can expect to see the fruition of that which we began during the new moon cycle.  This is the time of enlightenment and illumination.  It is a time of clarity and completion.  Remember that emotions and tempers can run high the few days prior to and following the full moon.  The moon in Aquarius will be more attention to public affairs and social matters.  People will tend to be more friendly and interactive.  It is a great time to have a party or social affair.  


You may wish to get a quick look at what all this means for you personally...even a half hour on the phone will assist you with insightful direction.   email me for an appointment   Kellylowe@astrologytalk.com   Also available are Personal Daily Horoscope Forecasts which are emailed to you. (3mo./$15, 6mo/$25,12mo./$40)

 


ARIES {Mar 21-Apr 21} Key words:  aggressive, straightforward, impulsive, adventurous, active -   


TAURUS {Apr 22-May 21} Key words:  possessive, stable, determined, practical, materialistic, sensual       


 

GEMINI {May 22-June 21)  Key words:  versatile, flexible, sociable, dualistic, curious, inquisitive  -      


   

CANCER {June 22-July 21}  Key words:  domestic, nurturing, emotional, sensitive, evasive, moody  


LEO {Jul 22-Aug 23}  Key words:  power, leader, generous, creative, dramatic, enthusiastic, magnanimous -  


VIRGO {Aug 24-Sept 22}  Key words:  discriminating, critical, methodical, analytical, service and detail oriented -  


LIBRA {Sept 23-Oct 21}  Key words:  balance, harmony, companionship, partnership, romance, negotiation -    


 

SCORPIO {Oct 22-Nov 21}  Key words:  resourceful, secretive, passionate, intense, transformational -    


SAGITTARIUS {Nov 22-Dec21}  Key words:  aspiring, exploring, freedom-loving, adventurer, traveler 


CAPRICORN {Dec.22-Jan21} Key words; conscientious, prudent, efficient, reliable, patient  


AQUARIUS {Jan 22-Feb 21}  Key words:  altruistic, intellectual, rebellious, independent ,unconventional   


 

PISCES {Feb 22-Mar 20}  Key words:  sensitive, intuitive, emotional, escapist, imaginative, impressionable  -   

 

07/28/2010

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