AUGUST 2024 ASTROLOGICAL NEWSLETTER

Hello to all of you Augustinians and the rest of us ordinary folk, and welcome? to a month of sudden  surprises, maybe call it a different style of Olympics?  Now with four players in reverse, Mercury, Neptune, Pluto and Saturn, the month’s emphasis will rely on two opposing teams of outer planets Saturn and Jupiter.  Residing in the mutable or changeable signs of Pisces and Gemini, the opponents will be moving into an especially harsh pattern, a square, which will recede and then repeat way in May 2025.

So I’d have to say the lesson is just to stay flexible since those mutable signs change and we can look at the options.  This month in particular will host many warriors battling and rattling on the global field, until game over.  But you’ll have to wait until after the  fractious full moon of the 19th to see the score.

As it’s looking like a month of wishful wanting, then sudden contractions and reactions, the best plan would be to savor and celebrate the better days which  the Sun king has allowed us. The brighter lights of the month will be arriving under the New Moon of the 4th then a week later, some cosmic excitement to be delivered on the 8th and 11th. Are you ready?

THOUGHTS ON THIS CYCLE

August 1- 4th   The oncoming weekend is starting to look a bit brighter than early week.  The big and even exciting news arrives early (4:13 am pdt) under a new moon in Leo.  With such perfect geometric sparkles from Jupiter and Venus, it’s definitely the uplift needed to provide some joyful moments, and don’t hold back shine your own light!   Along with this high solar activity, add in parts of hope, optimism, and creativity to the recipe and you can indulge in the most delicious Leonine pie!  Yes, you can have another slice.

A brief mention of the nature of Leo, especially  those well set up August 16 to 30th Suns as seen under a Vedic lens. Known as Magha, these birthday Suns carry some of the lordly and even paternal Leonine traits. But deep in his regal heart he knows that his true mission is to care for those under him. Service is King.

August 5th  Very Late Sunday to early Monday,  Mercury will move retro which could bring a cup of confusion after the evening pie has been digested.  And Mercury, in his track and field surge, will have to take responsibility for its big mouth while suddenly turning backwards as it spills the global news.

The reportage may reduce itself to nothing but garble or  political propaganda, truths, untruths, all of it on skewer sticks grilling away for the August barbecue.  And why is that ?  Because, as mentioned, now begins the year long harsh contention between Saturn and Jupiter, sometimes with other planets that come in, go out, increasing or decreasing their main opponents’ impact.

Early on the connection of Mercury to Venus can be helpful, and Tuesday’s Virgo Moon looks like that kind of day as it pushes us to keep going no matter what. Interesting is the oft discussed cosmic event of the next few days.

August 8 – 12th Much has been said about the significance of August 8th, the 8/8, and the Lion’s GatePortal.  The cosmic energies of the brightest star Sirius to the Sun, closest to earth from the end of July to the 12th of August are said to hold a lot of potential for us humans.  Increasing our higher awareness, enlightening and supercharging us to be opened to our own powers of manifestation align with early Thursday the 8th’s Libra moon bond with power transformer Pluto.  This provides an opportune time to reach out and renew connections with certain people.  This spiritual gift of light codes may also bring on sudden flashes of inspiration, serendipitous meetings that weren’t accidental and even ethereal expansions to our consciousness. It all holds well into later Friday afternoon .

Another item of interest for you skywatchers may be the Perseid Meteor showers, exact on Sunday night around 11:30 pm into the early morning hours of the 12th.

Best viewing to see the largest meteor shower of the year, the Perseids’ rich bright streaks, would be in places like Joshua Tree, Lake Tahoe or any high elevation away from smog.

August 14 – 17th The Sagittarius moon days of the 14- 15th look like woozers, but more conflicting are the closely approaching intense and challenging planetary positions heading into the weekend. What to expect?  Lopsidedly informed ideas and opinions, so just take it at face value.

A shout out to those birthdays from the 5 – 9th of September, December, March and June. It’s not quite violent but more that confusing and impulsive behavior takes the field, as Saturn drills directly into those degrees.

The USA solar arc chart progressed to July 4, 2024, shows a similar mutable square setup, and in fact it’s looking a lot like the chart of someone confused defeated, maybe even sent to rehab.

Moving on, it gets even more serious as we’re approaching the precarious full moon of the 19th with its team of fixed planets bringing out their worst in hits and losses.  Briefly, it’s the Sun in Leo, moon in Aquarius, Uranus in Taurus, Mercury in Leo, all forming a nasty T square.

Added to the wretchedness of this moon is the fixed star Alphard, seen as disadvantaged and poisonous when conjoined to the Sun at 26 Leo, which it is.  Here again, I’ll mention the exact birthdays of

16- 20th August, November, February, and May that might have to deal with some difficult events and feelings.

Because it should be mentioned, I’m including a few newsworthy charts.  Aside from this being the weekend of a very dramatic and super charged Democratic convention, President Biden ’s chart will be dramatically affected, and I hope he can stay strong.

Then Mr. Trump’s chart has some similar aspects to last month’s full moon, not an assassination of the physical kind, but equally psychological and emotional with that hit to his Mars!  I’ve been wondering for some time, if all the stress that August has planned for him might trigger a health problem?

Kamala?  A few hard moments but I do think from her chart, that she will the Democrat nomination. Her VP, can’t say just yet.  Most important of all is that the USA natal moon at 27 Aquarius, will receive a dire warning as in a hit to the heart. Globally asa well as nationally, these are unruly and radical times.

August 22- 31st It’s here later month, when 20 pints of Mercury slides in to join the bar fight with Saturn and Jupiter as he drops his mic.  Here we may see the umpires or news wardens arm themselves with  sharpened word swords. Intense and confusing with sudden shifts. How will the market react?  Anything’s possible right now.

Finally, as the Trollympics reach their conclusion   along comes a calm Libra moon with Venus at the very last two days of the big game.  No gold medals sorry, just a bronze or was it a bruise or two?

Going back to our early month’s happy new moon, I want to say that very soon we’ll have an almost  repeat with the September 3d new moon in Virgo. This early September Vedic nakshatra ( location), and one of my favorites, is called purva phulgani  which will see a close blend between the Sun, moon, Vesta, even Mars and Ceres in this pod that speaks to, and honors family togetherness.  Let it be!

DAYS OF BEST USE :  4 *, 7, 8 to 2 pm 9, 15, 17, 25, 29

BIRTHDAYS OF NOTE

The following birthdays are based on the very close degrees of the Sun not only a large swath of 1- 30 dates for which I could never be specific.

I only mention specific dates of the Sun that are affected in a current month. Normally a true birth time will provide an accurate rising sign and degree of the moon, call these the Three Majors. Then we can begin to talk true astrology. The Sun is still very significant for it represents the soul’s manifestation in the outer world, health issues and then the house position gets even more specific. Planet, sign, house, is what how we begin. If you’d like to see your own chart for these details just follow the link provided.?www.astrodienst.com

AUGUST 3 – 4th Sunday’s very early vibrant Leo new moon vibe lights up Saturday as well. Having so many helpful aspects to your Suns will  make for a terrific birthday celebration.

AUGUST 8 – 9th  The Libra moon is an added birthday gift to all of you born under the famous “Lionsgate”, a reference to a portal of renewal and inspiration and the positivity of the number 8, all of you born on 8/8.

AUGUST 19 – 23d Just my opinion, be a bit careful first couple of days. Then the fun moon’s  strong influence adds a very intense note to the birthdates of the 19th. Let’s not forget Mercury traveling over your head to add to certain confusion, like : texts, other Information cyber inflammation pestering you?  Hope it’s nothing worse.

SEPTEMBER 5 – 9th  For these birthdates especially the sky gods are advise you to slow down and avoid any irrational or impulsive decisions. Mid month time you’ll see just what this is about.

SEPTEMBER 13 – 18th later month, last several days are not looking very friendly for you. with one exception as in surprise energy and even creativity boost for the last 3 above dates.

SEPTEMBER 28 – OCTOBER 7th . Well, the first half of the month looks very supportive and encouraging for all of your plans. Even exciting!  Jupiter and Mars are loving you! You on the September side are undergoing a major life or call it, Karmic reset. Might be a big, even positive life change  ahead.

OCTOBER 18 – 20th The full moon may rock some worlds off their center poles, but not yours, not really. The positive can outweigh this single negative.  There may be another annoyance as well, but you’ll make it through just fine.

NOVEMBER 5 – 11th  You have a security guard or wingman? Whichever, With Saturn is on your team and the irritation form Jupiter is minor except for close to the 19th’s full moon.

NOVEMBER 18 – 20th Be very careful around that full moon of the 19th, it’s not ok and I want you to play it safe.   Aside from the garbling news you also still have the inspiration and soul uplift from Neptune! Yes!

NOVEMBER 28 – DECEMBER 2nd Some early month slightly conflicting energies show up, home or office,? Then the dates of 11- 14th look a bit confusing so tell Mercury to go away. Jupiter and Mars have already left.

DECEMBER 5 – 9th For these birthdates especially, the sky gods are advising you to slow down and avoid any irrational or impulsive decisions. Mid month time you’ll see just what this is about.  Your charts  have other planets and aspects that may shine brighter just now.

DECEMBER 17 – 21st These birth dates will see some  excitement around the full moon but don’t bet on it.That confusion aspect is still hanging around but the only hard part arrives very late month. Don’t sign until after Labor day.

JANUARY 4 – 9th Some positive yet irritating vibes coexist right now.  I’d say just lay low near the 11- 14th.  Then, as the month  rolls along, you do have good friend named Venus!

JANUARY 17 – 22nd Well the excitement  element called Uranus is dropping its vibes all around your house now.  So leave him outside, since the 19th’s full moon is somewhat of a rocker for everyone.  The 19 to 22nd January birthdays also have the enlightened presence of transformative Pluto to open new doors and windows!

JANUARY 28 – FEBRUARY 2nd  Those Early days of the month like you a lot, and even more interesting is the positivity given to your present day work and service.

FEBRUARY 19 – 20th Be very careful around the full moon dates, same as your birth ones, its kinda rocky and not looking very safe. Take care of your selves!

FEBRUARY 27 – March 2nd  Very early month Mars is checkin out a few things and probably annoying you. But its ok, someone will put a restraining order on him soon when Merc goes retro on the 5th.

MARCH  5 – 9th For these birthdates especially the sky gods are advising you to slow down and avoid any irrational or impulsive decisions. Mid month time you’ll see just what this is about.

MARCH 17 – 20th That confusion aspect is still hanging around but the only harder part arrives very late month . Don’t sign until after Labor day. The good news is that Uranian excitement  devil arranging a play date for you!

MARCH 28 – APRIL 2nd Electric, exciting  very early month, giddy up.  It’s also a major time in life for a re-set, and its in a good way. Listen to that inner voice.

APRIL 3 – 5th Early August’s beautiful new moon is a straight top gift for you! Best time of the month, with stars and aspects so in favor of you as well!

APRIL 15 – 18th One date stands out here, close to the 23d, when it  would be best not to engage in anyone’s problems or nastiness. It’s energetic but kinda confusing as well. One other piece stands out and its almost karmic, later month North node and Chiron will ride your pony into the stars, you are on the way up!

APRIL 19 – 21st  Well that full moon energy  of the19th is pretty nice for you, but not for most of the planet. Just be careful but by end of month into Labor day you’ll have good friend in Mars! Action!

MAY 17 – 20th Now, be very cautious around the same full moon dates, they aren’t nice for you! You do have an ogling friend named Pluto, but right there the harshness is undeniable..Very late month the vibe changes in your favor, with 4 friends up there in the cosmos.

MAY 28 – JUNE 4th Very early month a lot of Gemini excitement and then that terrific new moon of the 4th!All pretty nice, for a while.  Reach out, have fun those early days.

JUNE  5 – 9th For these birthdates especially, the sky gods are advising you to slow down and avoid any irrational or impulsive decisions. Mid month time you’ll see just what this is about.  September will like you a lot better.

JUNE 15 – 18th Ok, Armagedda has to be blunt, and I don’t like the very late month aspects for your charts and selves. The good news is that Neptune that confusion halibut, is sliding away from your boat now.

JUNE 26 – JULY 2nd Some good moments show up for you very early month and even with the Merc retro because he likes Venus then,  and you too!

JULY 14 – 17th Just take a break some time this month, especially around the 8 -9th.  But, you do have a wingman, Saturn that is, and he’s helpful.  You also have the excitement factor of Uranus driving your creative ideas, hope not too crazy, especially near the full moon of the 19th.

JULY 27 – AUGUST 2ND Early Leonines should have a lot to be excited about, especially in the earlier days of this month..It’s excitement, energy, connecting and fun!  A lot of Rizz! Go for it!