AQUARIUS
The August 2012 Full Moon takes place in Aquarius on:
Sydney – August 2 @ 1.27pm AEST
Auckland – August 2 @ 3.27pm NZT
New York – August 1 @ 11.27pm EDT
London – August 2 @ 4.27am BST
The August 2012 New Moon takes place in Leo on:
Sydney – August 18 @ 1.54am AEST
Auckland – August 18 @ 3.54am NZT
New York – August 17 @ 11.54am EDT
London – August 17 @ 4.54pm BST
The second August 2012 Full Moon takes place in Pisces on:
Sydney – August 31 @ 11.58pm AEST
Auckland – September 1 @ 1.58am NZT –
New York – August 31 @ 9.58am EDT
London – August 31 @ 2.58pm BST
INFORMATION FOR ALL THE SIGNS
The headline news this month is probably the end of the current Mercury retrograde cycle on August 8, a super-powerful once-every-two-years link between Mars and Saturn and the move of the Nodes into Taurus/Scorpio. In your more in-depth forecast below, I will outline what this means for you and your sign but first I want to explain these phenomena in broader terms.
Firstly, the end of the Mercury reverse cycle might sound like nothing but good news, however, Mercury retrograde (like all astrology) is not something to be “wished away”. There is something fantastic and usable about anything and everything that happens up in them there skies! In the case of Mercury retrograde, it’s a chance to realign ourselves. Mercury is the mind planet and when it goes backwards, it gives us a chance to rethink and review. And although that can be tricky, because sometimes we end up questioning things we thought we were sure of, actually it’s what we need. In the same way that businesses have quarterly adjustments, we have Mercury reverse cycles three or four times a year.
So do use the first week and a day of August to work with the reverse energies.
For you, the end of the Mercury reverse cycle is all about … love.
Some good news for you! On August 8, Mercury, the planet of communications will start going forwards again. This could impact your love life because Mercury has been going backwards in your SEVENTH HOUSE of relationships. If you’ve been feeling like your love life is going slightly crazy, if you and your partner or ex seem to have one missed called and one misunderstanding after another, if you just can’t seem to connect with You Know Who, now you know why! This weekend, as Mercury changes directions, you can expect (or at least allow for the possibility) one last blast of mayhem. And after that? Your love life will start to make more sense – you can expect a lot less confusion and madness.
AND WHAT ABOUT MARS AND SATURN?
The meeting on Mars and Saturn in Libra is a red rag to us all. These two planets only meet up in this way about once every two years, so it’s big news. Mars is the planet of action and Saturn is the planet that puts the brakes on, so in some ways, when they meet up, there is room for frustration. It can be a bit like driving pedal to the metal with the handbrake on. So if you are feeling frustrated, breathe and remember that good things are worth waiting for… The upside of this link is quite different in many ways, though. It’s about giving some energy to you in a part of your life where you felt as though you had almost run out of steam.
For you, it’s all about your travel and study. Try a little harder for a little longer and the rewards will come. Use the lessons you have learned in the past!
Once that cycle is over, Mars moves back into Scorpio for the first time in two years… Here’s what that means for you …
Expect to start feeling a whole lot more motivated re your career and its general direction. If you know there are changes needed, you are not likely to sit around thinking about them much longer – Mars should fire you up sufficiently so that you Act. Now. Mars in this part of your chart arouses your ambitions – if you’re looking for work, expect to feel a new surge of motivation. The caution: Remember that Mars is the hot head of the zodiac and try not to lose your cool with co-workers and clients during this phase.
AND SO TO THE NODES
The South Node is moving through your 4th House of Home and All Things Domestic. The North Node is pushing into your 10th House of Career. This suggests that it’s time for you to get out of the kitchen and back into the fire of professional life! If you’ve been doing the same old thing over and over in your working life and not getting as far as you want to, it’s time to do the very thing that scares you most. Discover your relationship challenges and strengths! Click here for our amazing Chakra spray
I drew a card for you – if you’re reading this – it is meant for you so pay attention and contemplate it’s meaning as the month unfolds. You got: CRYSTAL CLEAR INTENTIONS. Be clear about what you desire, and focus on it with unwavering faith.
As I was putting this month’s forecasts together, the Chakra Clearing oracle card came up again and again. As I didn’t want to give every sign the same card, I chose again. But it seems as though the heavens are urging me to tell people who read this to clear their chakras! If you know how to meditate, then you are clearing your chakras every time you do your practice. However if you don’t, However if you don’t, click here for a wonderful and very popular chakra clearing video.
For your Daily Horoscope and more info about the month ahead as it unfolds, please visit Yasmin Boland’s moonology
