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Welcome back to Unclouded Eye, a celestial forecast blog. I am transitioning to only writing about major planetary aspects and shifts, so if I have not written about a particular day it means there are only minor or lunar aspects (aside from Full and New Moons) happening that day. Follow on instagram for weekly sun sign horoscopes, and additional 70s sci-fi and fantasy art! @uncloudedeye
Monday, August 10 ~ Today Mercury and Uranus meet in square at 8:51am. Mercury is currently in fiery Leo and Uranus is in grounded Taurus, a strange place for such an electric planet. Uranus feels a little like an ethereal traveler in the Taurean dimension. The square makes us a little iconoclastic in our speech, seeking to unravel traditions and unyielding forms. We could feel rebellious and pick fights with those who seek to interfere with our freedom. It is hard to compromise during a Mercury/Uranus square, as many of us will want to swing the pendulum as far as we can in one direction, rather than keeping it perfectly balanced in the center of the room. Today is for expanding our vision and possibilities.
Thursday, August 13 ~ Today Mars and Pluto square each other at 3:14am EST, though we are bound to feel this energy all day and even building up at the start of the week. The square here is very heavy and sharp. It stirs up anger and can cause arguments and explosions of energy, even in the form of things breaking or leaking / flooding (a common result of Pluto transits). Of course, it doesn't do us much good to dwell on all the things that could potentially happen or go wrong. When a "negative" transit looms over us, we do best to think of how we can channel this energy for the greatest good. In this sense, think of the Mars/Pluto square as a means of honing our awareness. Today we may find it useful to slow down as much as possible, take deep breaths, and really try to maintain a conscious observation of our body, thoughts, and how we treat others. This is always a good practice but today in particular it will help tremendously. Most of the pitfalls of Mars square Pluto happen when we are distracted, unfocused and inconsiderate. We can use today's energy to work out healthy ways to lead and guide others. Mars square Pluto tends to exaggerate bad leadership and domination, so we can counteract this by being sensitive, conscious and aware as we instruct and guide others.
Saturday, August 15 ~ Today Uranus goes retrograde until January 14th. It joins Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune, Pluto, and Chiron in the underworld. At this point all the outer planets will be retrograde. When personal planets like Mercury, Venus, and Mars move retrograde, we tend to notice the impact pretty heavily in our day to day lives. The outer planets are different. This can be more subtle, and tends to alter the fabric of society in slow building ways. Uranus goes retrograde for 4-5 months every year, which is partially why it takes it so long to get through a single sign. As Uranus is currently in Taurus, we are seeing a reexamination of currency, possessions and values on a national and global level. Uranus shakes up what it touches, so since 2019 it has been stirring the Taurean pot. We are beginning to realize that our financial institutions are not working the way we hoped they might. From now until 2026, we will likely see revolutions surrounding money and capitalism, homelessness, and wealth inequality. During this five month Uranian retrograde, we find that we no longer have an option whether or not we wish to change in these areas. Countries will find that they have to make the necessary shifts for their people, or else things can collapse even further. Uranus will creep from 10 degrees Taurus back to 6 degrees Taurus, staying in the first decan of Taurus, which is ruled by Venus. This shows that much of this can be handled with love and diplomacy, and ultimately will need to be accomplished by partnership and joining together of polarities and those on far ends of the spectrum. Larger themes will arise and force those who disagree together in order to enact rapid change.
Sunday, August 16 ~ Today the Sun in Leo trines Mars in Aries at 10:00am EST, and later in the day Venus and Chiron square one another at 7:58pm EST. Despite some Venusian themes, today is a day of independence and self direction. We may find it challenging to be around others, and could feel slowed down by needing to explain ourselves. The Sun/Mars trine gives us a boost of energy and we move forward into the day in an exuberant manner. We feel motivated to work on projects or feel an influx of creativity. Tonight we may find relationships triggering us or forcing us to do some shadow work. As Venus is in Cancer now, many are feeling very sensitive and emotional. While it may feel tempting to avoid this work and distract ourselves, we can make great strides by opening up to a partner or friend and allowing the shadow to surface and become light.
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