Monday, August 9th ~ Welcome to the Lion's Gate! The Lion's Gate happens every year on August 8th during Leo season, when the Earth aligns with the Sirius star system. The ancients followed the movements of the Sirius star system and considered this a particularly auspicious day. Fixed star Sirius is the brightest star in the sky after our own Sun. When it is in alignment with Earth, we receive a direct link to the Central Sun of source. We connect with the divinity of creation and all its grand design. Today the moon is in Leo in the morning, only adding to the strength of this Lion energy. The moon will be void from 8:23am until 10:55am EST when it ingresses Virgo. We may find ourselves seeking out personal experiences of spirituality, rather than wanting to team up with others. Keeping a humble attitude and seeking to expand our knowledge through direct understanding are highlights of the day. Venus and Neptune meet in opposition tonight at 8:19pm EST, which can create confusion in groups. Clarity comes through stepping off on one's own to find your own connection to all that is. Things can get muddled by trying to analyze them or talk about too much. Remember your own divine spark today and feel your ties to this growing stronger. Know that there is nothing that can ever separate you from this true essence.
Tuesday, August 10th ~ The moon is in Virgo all day, which draws our attention to what can be healed or harmonized, either inside ourselves or around us. The moon squares the North Node early on at 1:25am EST, which brings a feeling of hesitation around moving forward in the direction of your own destiny. Remember that fear is natural as you traverse a path you have never been down before. There is a difference between intuition or a gut feeling of wanting to avoid something, and the fear crafted by the mind. Gut feelings are instantaneous and without logic. Fear formed by the mind is rooted in script writing, or imagining a worst case scenario possibility. Mercury and Jupiter meet in opposition tonight at 9:19pm EST, which keeps the mind active and searching. Reading a book or delving into a project which uses up your brainpower are good ways to work with this vibration.
Wednesday, August 11th ~ We begin the day with the moon in Virgo, opposing Neptune at 3:15am and conjuncting Venus at 6:15am EST. We may be excited to spend time with a close friend or partner, and feel an overflow of love for those around us. The higher expression of Virgo is devotion and loving attention, and this can be easily tapped into by focusing on those we care about today. The moon is void from 7:22am until 4:07pm EST when it moves into Libra. We could feel somewhat lazy during the void period, or if we are motivated to get things done it could be on our own terms and in our own style rather than following someone else's instructions or timetable. Mercury moves into Virgo tonight at 5:56pm EST, where it will be until August 30th. Mercury is at home in Virgo, as it rules over this sign. Intellectual understanding grows, and problem solving turns to finding practical solutions for issues that arise, rather than batting around theories. It's a good time for studying or soaking in new information, as a Virgo Mercury tends to have a good memory for facts and figures. Venus and Pluto meet in trine tonight at 6:45pm EST, which is a strong aspect for sensual connection with another. We may feel magnetically drawn to someone tonight. While this aspect is often highly sexual, it can also be platonic, making us feel as though we have known someone forever. The key word of this transit is intimacy, which can be experienced on many different levels in all types of relationships.
Thursday, August 12th ~ The moon is in Libra all day, and provides a pull to network or make connection with others in favor of moving to the next level. There is a strong desire toward growth and development and working with other people to make that happen. The moon opposes Chiron this afternoon at 2:02pm EST, which can make us inclined to work through past emotions. In some ways we may feel like we have regressed; this is not really the case. We are being given a chance to look at some lingering shadow so that it may be dealt with and fully released. Mars squares asteroid Juno today, which creates some impatience around birthing new ideas and concepts. Be careful not to rush a project to completion before it's ready. This aspect can also bring in a sense of frustration in mother/child relationships. Working through this will be different depending on your role. Mothers should remember to let their children enjoy the simplicity and openness of being a child (even if your child is an adult, let them play with their inner child today!), while children should remember that their mothers are seeking to keep them safe and protected. If this does not apply to you, consider that someone in your immediate circle may be going through a situation like this and may require you to hold some space for them.
Friday, August 13th ~ The moon is in sociable Libra for the majority of the day. We seek to understand harmony and balance through our connections with friends, coworkers, family, and partners. It is easier to team up with others rather than go it alone, at least this morning and afternoon. The moon squares Pluto at 11:20am EST which strengthens our need to dive deep into a situation and see it from all angles. Surface level views and leaving things at small talk will likely make us feel unfulfilled. We may wish for more control and omniscience in interpersonal relationships. The moon is void of course from 4:39pm until 8:01pm EST, when it ingresses Scorpio. The evening brings even more depth and enhanced intuition. As today is Friday the 13th with a moon in Scorpio, the veil is a bit thinner than normal. Meditation, spiritual practice and ceremony are amplified thanks to this energy.
Saturday, August 14th ~ The moon is in Scorpio all day, activating the higher mind and curiosity to see beyond what is known. The moon squares Saturn at 11:53am and sextiles Mars at 1:07pm EST. Our attitude shifts and we may question blind traditions in favor of moving in the direction of what is true for us in the present moment. Dealing with emotional truth brings more progress today than pretending everything is fine for posterity's sake. Asteroids Psyche and Vesta are in sextile today, which gently works to bring more peace of mind through dealing with our home environment. We might find that cleaning up our space either physically or energetically brings a sense of catharsis and relief. The moon opposes Uranus tonight at 9:18pm EST, which rockets us to the outer limits of possibility. You may be drawn to more far out ideas tonight and seek to expand your beliefs on what could be. Some may buck off heavy emotions in favor of going down a deep rabbit hole of ideas and invention.
Sunday, August 15th ~ The moon is in Scorpio for the majority of the day, reaching its First Quarter at 11:19am EST. This half moon is guided by expansive beliefs, trining Neptune in Pisces. It is easier to connect with imagination and the unknown today. Mercury and the North Node square tonight at 10:45pm EST, which can make us feel more inward and shy about our personal destiny and fate. You may prefer to sit quietly on your hopes and dreams for the future, developing them in the mind before reaching out to others. If you share these idea fragments too soon, you may find that others' skepticism could be infectious. Build up your own belief and confidence before including someone else in the process, unless that person is incredibly supportive. The moon is void of course for only six minutes tonight, from 11:05pm until 11:11pm EST, when it ingresses Sagittarius. After that shift, you may feel a slight restlessness and excitement creep in. It could be difficult to get to sleep; consider reading or exercising before bed if you struggle with this.
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