This week …
Unexpected but nevertheless enchanted changes take place
Some delays as Mercury settles in after their vacation
Culinary magic
Surrender as practice
Mercury stations direct on the 28th in Virgo and Venus enters Libra, her domicile of balance, creativity, justice and magnetic allure on the 29th.
Mercury is not going to stop jamming signals and disrupting timelines this week but if you have been holding off signing a contract you can do so later this week. Mercury-ruled “things” should be back to normal by the 11th.
The Moon is still waning. Continue to focus on letting go, letting go, letting go…
26 August
Gemini Moon. A Walt Whitman moon.
I celebrate myself, and sing myself,
And what I assume you shall assume,
For every atom belonging to me as good belongs to you.
I loafe and invite my soul,
I lean and loafe at my ease observing a spear of summer grass.
-Song of Myself
Busy moon. Books, bees and lavender. Catch up with your cousins and friends. In your journal reflect on the following question:
What is taking my breath away?
All times are Pacific Time
Read about the VOID-OF-COURSE Moon (VOC) here.
27 August
Venus trine Uranus 12:23pm
Someone may slide unexpectedly into your DMs today or you may find yourself drawn to someone who is not your usual “type”... however, you will be happier today if you fly solo because you’re going to do what you want to do. This is a middle-finger kinda day.
Between the sheets things may get interesting…
28 August
Mercury stations retrograde
Moon in Cancer 1:47am
Kitchen Witch Moon. A moon for homemade bread drizzled with smooth and fruity olive oil. Creamy pasta hugs. Vanilla custard kisses. Food as kinship. Food as affection. Wear silver and velvety smooth fragrances with a top note of vanilla.
Venus opposite Neptune 1:24pm
Dissatisfaction | Infatuation | projection
An opposition in astrology is always about two people. You are yearning for a soul connection.
Perhaps you are feeling disappointed in a lover. The bliss and enchantment you seek does not exist outside you. It cannot be given to you. All the love you need is inside you.
29 August
Venus enters Libra 6:22 am
Reflect on The Justice card. You seek more clarity, balance and simplicity. How can you restore more balance and harmony to specific areas in your life? The tools recommended by the Justice card are the pen and the sword. Cut out the superfluous, the inessential and use your pen or keyboard to bring clarity.
Venus trine Pluto 7:31 am
The healing power of love.
This is a combination that compels you to act on what you love. This supports emotional displays of affection but also transformative creative work. If you are an artist or writer this is an excellent day to gain support for an idea that involves your community or requires collaboration.
30 August
A late start to your day.
VOC 8:24 - 10:09am
Moon enters Leo 10:09 am
Moon sextile Venus 1:10pm
Tap into your inner child. Play in the sun. Gather flowers. Don’t hide your weirdness. A friend may require your encouragement today. Share words of praise. Be the light.