The Changing Moon this Week
The Moon sets the emotional tone as she moves through the Zodiac day-to-day. It takes approximately 28 days to traverse the entire Zodiac. Learning to work with this rhythm will help you align with and relax into an easier flow with the Universe. The luminous Moon spends approximately 2 ½ days in each sign before she moves on to the next.
By the time you wake up on Monday morning, the Moon will be in chatty, active, and social Gemini. Your attention is on issues of communication and gathering information. While the moon moves through Gemini you enjoy lighthearted conversation and social interactions. The Moon remains in Gemini until Wednesday evening.
On Wednesday at 5:17 PM EDT, the Moon enters Cancer, slowing you down considerably. Your attention turns from the active thoughts of your mind to your deep powerful emotions. When the Moon is in Cancer your focus turns to protecting and nurturing those closest to you. The Moon will remain in Cancer until we reach the weekend on Saturday.
At 3:31 AM EDT on Saturday the Moon enters Leo. This offers a playful, fun, and engaged weekend. At 9:51 AM EDT, we come to the Leo New Moon. This is the time to begin something new, to plant a metaphorical seed for growth and change. Make sure you do your New Moon ritual and read Astrolore’s Post on Sunday
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Monday, August 2, 2021
AUTHORITY WITH KINDNESS
The Week begins with the Moon having newly arrived in active chatty Gemini. Your attention turns to issues of communication and gathering information. Consider the information you need for a project or plan that is important to you. Who has missing pieces to the puzzle you are trying to solve? Make sure you set up times to talk with those folks in the first few days of this week.
At 2:14 AM EDT, the playful Leo Sun opposes restrictive Saturn in his movement through Aquarius. This will be felt throughout today and well into tomorrow. When the Sun opposes Saturn you may find it more difficult than usual to keep yourself as upbeat as you may like. It is easy to feel discouraged and you may have a hard time expressing your needs and desires. It may feel as though someone else is holding the reigns and you are being held in an uncomfortable position through no fault of your own.
Consider the lessons you are learning. Lessons now will be about how to use your own authority efficiently and with kindness. Our learning often involves the clarity of seeing the opposite expressed outside ourselves.
_The Taurus Moon is void-of-course from 3:41 AM EDT until she enters Gemini at 4:47 AM EDT. This suggests that what occurs during this time will not have much impact._
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Tuesday, August 3, 2021
SURPRISE AND EXCITEMENT
The Moon continues through Gemini making lovely aspects to Saturn, the Sun, and Mercury in the early hours of the day. Conversations and connections with others will be supportive and easy to engage in. Shortly before noon with a square aspect to Venus, you may question your ability to express your values with accuracy.
In the very early hours of the morning, Venus forms a flowing trine aspect to Uranus. You may have been aware of this energy yesterday as it has been building and will continue throughout today and well into tomorrow. You may receive unexpected news that surprises or delights you. Venus is the planet that refers to your deepest values of what you most value. Generally speaking, the things we value involve love, connections, money, resources, and beauty. Uranus is the planet of sudden change and awakening. A trine aspect is a free flow of energy, a gift. Keep your eyes open for a delightful message or the arrival of love, money, or beauty. Take a chance, open your heart. You may well be surprised.
When you thought all you had to deal with today was ease, another transit steps up to be counted. At 9:56 PM EDT Mercury forms a square aspect to Uranus. This suggests that there is an effort required in order to bring innovative ideas to the table. This transit is very stimulating to the mind. Don’t jump to conclusions based on what you think, read, or hear. Try to slow your mind down as you consider all sides of a matter. Patiently explain your wild innovative thoughts.
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Wednesday, August 4, 2021
THE SHADOW PHASE OF THE MOON
The Moon is still in Gemini for the bulk of the day but you can sense its chattiness abating. With the New Moon occurring in just four days, we are headed into the darkest phase of the Moon. Over the next few days be sure to factor in times of solitude and contemplation. With the Moon still in Gemini, the mind remains active but you may be less inclined to share its contents and processes with others. If your mind needs release do some writing rather than engaging in direct communication with others.
At 5:17 PM EDT, the Moon moves into Cancer further slowing you down. As your mind slows down your emotions come into clearer focus. As the Moon enters Cancer she has a clear path ahead. There are no planets to encounter in that sign and the Moon’s next distress comes late on Friday.
Plan to spend the evening close to home. Indulge in all things that bring you comfort and closeness to those folks in your intimate familial circle.
_The Gemini Moon is void-of-course from 3:37 PM EDT until she enters Cancer at 5:17 PM EDT. This suggests that what occurs during this time will not have much impact._
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Thursday, August 5, 2021
SWEET TREATS & APOLOGIES
The Moon continues through Cancer today making lovely aspects to Mars and Uranus. This puts the Cancer Moon at the midpoint between Mars and Uranus. We tend to think of the Moon in Cancer as a time for comfort food, babies, and puppies. However, finding the Cancer Moon in this position shifts the focus to unusual and sudden action. Those actions may involve comfort food, babies, and puppies, but it won’t be all sweetness and nurturance. Feelings may arise without warning that impels you to take actions that you weren’t anticipating. Pay attention to feelings and emotions that arise unexpectedly. Look for an appropriate action that will open a door to creative self-expression.
Impatience may be a problem for you today. Do your best to manage that and offer apologies and sweet treats to anyone you accidentally offend. When the Moon is in Cancer food is the great soother of all difficulties.
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Friday, August 6, 2021
COLLISION WITH POWER
The Moon continues through Cancer again today putting your emotional focus on protecting and caring for those you love. Yesterday’s Cancer Moon was more anxious than usual due to its passing through the Mars / Uranus midpoint as it made a sextile to each. I hope that you were able to put that energy to creative use.
The excitement and anxiety of Uranus build toward a powerful collision as the Sun square Uranus at 7:57 PM EDT. You will feel this building over the course of the day and its impact will color the weekend ahead.
If your life is feeling stagnant you will want to make sudden changes this weekend. You are ready and willing to bring chaos to the table to upset the status quo. You can expect upheaval in your personal life and expect to see the cultural temperature take a sudden leap. This is a transit of rebellion and defiance as folks are anxious to go against the norms and push against authority.
Whatever you began that was outside your expected norms on April 30th is asking for renewed attention. What can you do now in order to push forward what you began then?
_The Cancer Moon is void-of-course from 6:12 PM EDT until she enters Leo at in the wee hours of tomorrow morning. This suggests that what occurs during this time will not have much impact._
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Saturday, August 7, 2021
PLAY QUIETLY WITH HUMILITY
The Moon in Leo always asks that we express ourselves without holding back. However, here in the Dark of the Moon, we must do so in a more inward manner. Play doesn’t have to be loud or dramatic, it can hold a quieter tone. You can act with courage and not shout it from the rooftops. It will serve you well to practice a bit more humility than you might like. The full, bright, and colorful expression of Leo will come into view following the Leo New Moon tomorrow morning.
At 9:50 PM EDT, the Leo Moon opposes Saturn in Aquarius. Your most colorful playful personality may feel restricted by someone else’s needs or demands. This can bring conflicts with those who have or take an authority position against you. You may feel underappreciated, unseen, and as though you are carrying a heavy burden. Keep in mind that Moon transits pass quickly if not engaged. Go to sleep early. When you wake in the morning the difficulty will have passed as the New Moon comes into view.
_The Cancer Moon is void-of-course until she enters Leo at 3:31 AM EDT. This suggests that what occurs during this time will not have much impact._
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Sunday, August 8, 2021
LEO NEW MOON: EXPRESS YOUR GENEROUS HEART
Today is all about the Leo New Moon. Each month the New Moon brings an opportunity to set intentions and begin significant changes and projects. Think about what you want to create or bring into manifestation at this time. Because the Sun rules Leo, make sure to engage the generosity of your heart in this process. This New Moon is concerned with having you show up fully and express what is in your heart. Ask yourself if you feel truly fulfilled in your life. Pay attention to what you need to change to ensure that the answer to this question is always “Yes”._
Leo New Moon Ritual
Perform your ritual within 24 hours of the New Moon, but not before. Write down how you would like playful generosity to expand in the next 2 weeks and onward to the next 6 months. Plant a seed of self-expression, playfulness, and generosity. Where do you want to become more loyal to others, have more fun, show up brighter, more magnanimous, and theatrical?
Have two candles available. Light the first to represent yourself as you are now. Light the second candle as inspiration for the change you want to create during this cycle. Take a moment to focus your intentions as you light each candle. Imagine drawing the change you desire toward you as you physically bring the two candles a bit closer each day. When you are done with the ritual blow out the candles. You will come back to them performing the same ritual each day for two weeks.
At the Aquarius Full Moon on August 22nd, the candles will finally touch for the first time. Look at and acknowledge what you have created. The energy you infuse into this cycle also begins the larger cycle which will come to full illumination at the Leo Full Moon on February 16, 2022.
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Where is the Leo New Moon Impacting Your Life?
The New Moon is exact at 16° Leo at 9:50 AM EDT on August 8, 2021. Leo is the Fixed Fire sign and brings your attention to a powerful need to shine brightly and to fully express yourself.
The area of your life (house) that holds the New Moon is determined by your rising sign. If you do not know your rising sign, read for your sun sign or simply go on instinct. Where in your life are you looking for more fun and self-expression?
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If you have Aries Rising the Leo New Moon falls in your 5th House. Plant a metaphorical seed to show love through playful expression. Express generosity and attention to children and loved ones. Begin a creative project, learn to play.
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If you have Taurus Rising the Leo New Moon falls in your 4th House. Plant a metaphorical seed for dramatic playful expression in your home and family. Seek the input of family members to engage them in developing a sustained level of fun at home.
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If you have Gemini Rising the Leo New Moon falls in your 3rd House. Plant a metaphorical seed to develop generosity and magnanimity in your communications. Plan a writing project, or connect with a sibling that will provide you the opportunity of fully expressing your most authentic self.
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If you have Cancer Rising the Leo New Moon falls in your 2nd House. Plant a metaphorical seed for the growth of generosity, enthusiasm, and creative self-expression. Give money or other resources to causes you value. Build your finances creativity.
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If you have Leo Rising the Leo New Moon falls in your 1st House. Plant a metaphorical seed for a renewed dramatic theatrical self-expression. Allow others to see your confidence and vitality. Dress in your brightest colors.
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If you have Virgo Rising the Leo New Moon falls in your 12th House. Plant a metaphorical seed for the growth of childlike acceptance of your most authentic but often hidden nature. Begin a healing journey to support your hidden/inner child that needs to be expressed through theatrics and play.
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If you have Libra Rising the Leo New Moon falls in your 11th House. Plant a metaphorical seed to find, develop, or grow a playful, dramatic, loyal community. Invite like-minded folks to begin the steps to creating a community to bring joy and vitality to all involved.
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If you have Scorpio Rising the Leo New Moon falls in your 10th House. Plant a metaphorical seed to bring self-expression to the forefront of your career path. Begin updating your resume or plan your retirement if your career isn’t allowing your full vitality and joy to shine brightly.
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If you have Sagittarius Rising the Leo New Moon falls in your 9th House. Plant a metaphorical seed to increase enthusiasm as you embrace other cultures and widen your worldview. Go to a local cultural center, get curious about what is beyond your personal understanding of the world.
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If you have Capricorn Rising the Leo New Moon falls in your 8th House. Plant a metaphorical seed for a childlike acceptance of other people’s values. Be willing to navigate the boundaries between yourself and others. Bring an open heart and magnanimous spirit to conversations with those with differing values.
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If you have Aquarius Rising the Leo New Moon falls in your 7th House. Plant a metaphorical seed to develop more affection, play and magnanimity in your partnerships. Plan a theatrical and romantic connection with your partner, allow them to witness the depth of your loyalty.
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If you have Pisces Rising the Leo New Moon falls in your 6th House. Plant a metaphorical seed to develop personal routines that are dramatic and fun. Start a practice whose purpose is to increase your confidence, vitality, and joy. Baby steps will do.
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In these weekly reports, I explore the major aspects formed by transit between the planets. I do not consider every aspect that the Moon makes each day as they can be numerous and give rise to fleeting moods. The aspects under consideration: conjunctions, sextiles, squares, trines, and oppositions.
The planets I work with: Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto.
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Through the transcendence of the past, we merge into our individual destiny. The past must be accepted and seen clearly in order to transfigure it and open to the voice of our future. The present moment brings us to a point of tension between the past and the potential future. To resolve this tension we must find a balance point. At this point, we will no longer repeat the past and will open to truly powerful and spiritual life.
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