PISCES

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 … work and health.

Mercury, the planet of communications will start going forwards again on August 8, which is great news for you if your daily life had had you on the hop. For you, Mercury has been going backwards in your SIXTH HOUSE of daily work and health. If you’ve been going two steps forwards and one step back where any or all of those subjects are concerned, now you know why! If, on the other hand, you’ve used the past few weeks to re-direct your daily duties or to get back into health routines you’d allowed to lapse, good for you. You made the most of the cycle. This weekend, as Mercury changes directions, you can expect one last possible blast of mayhem. And after that? Expect a lot less uncertainty in your daily life.

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 money and sex life. 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 …

Even if you feel like you worked out what you think about Life’s Big Questions a long time ago, prepare to have a rethink. Mars in your 9th house of Life’s Big Questions means you will be asked to redefine your views – it will give you a chance to think about where you stand on issues such as fate and free will, destiny and life-after-death. Open yourself up to doing what you can – reading, travel, study – to open your mind up. Just make sure that once you (re)formulate your answers to Life’s Questions, that you don’t go ramming your P.O.V. down others’ throats.

AND SO TO THE NODES

The South Node is moving through your 3rd House of Communications and All Things Local. The North Node is pushing into your 9th House which is related to broadening your mind and expanding your horizons. The motto for you during this long cycle, which will last until September should be; “ Think big!”  Don’t get stuck in your local environment or on small ideas. See the world. Be an explorer!

A FINAL NOTE…

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: GENTLENESS. Be very gentle with yourself at this time. Surround yourself with gentle people, situations and environments.

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