In general: The Sun and Mercury enter Virgo
on the 23rd. At this time however, due to the influences of Neptune
and Pluto, we will not be thinking too realistically and we could certainly
misjudge someone needlessly. Gossip can also escalate and some may find that
they are more than usually attracted to their personal addictions. It is a time
to be aware of taking the moderate middle road! Venus squares Pluto August 24-26,
bringing deep passions, but that also means Jealousy and possessiveness are
strong. Avoid starting a new relationship at this time, because it can be
characterized by these energies. If you have a birthday this week then it’s
wise to check your thought processes before taking action, especially when it
comes to relationships over the next 12 months. On the world scene this is a
time of muddled thinking and there will be lots of unsubstantiated information
flying around! Locally try not to gossip!
Thought for the week: All of us who are concerned
for peace and triumph of reason and justice must be keenly aware how small an
influence reason and honest good will exert upon events in the political
field. ~Albert Einstein
Aries
Aries
It's an opportune time to bring order to your life
by focusing on the little things. It’s an
especially good time to build skills, get organized, and attend to your general
health and personal happiness. It's also a great time to make some important improvements
to long held routines.
Taurus
Pleasure and enjoyment play an essential role in
your search for freedom now. More than any
time this year, this is the phase in which you focus on having fun, enjoying
romance, and expressing yourself artistically. You
are feeling good in general, and you have a tendency to to spread the happiness.
Gemini
Your perspective broadens this week as does your
personal sense of optimism. The energy around you brings you into educational
and cross-cultural situations. You may even have a moment of lightning bolt
inspiration! An opportunity might arrive that takes you in a different
direction, perhaps involving travel, publishing or teaching.
Cancer
This week you’ve got the urge to socialise and
connect in a big way! Your usual sideways,
crab-like hesitance comes to a halt, as some new, exciting and inspirational
news comes your way! You do like to be in full control however, so you will be
in a frenzy of organisation as a result.
Leo
Once the Sun enters Virgo on August 23 you feel more
grounded and the slightly wild chaotic energy of the past few weeks begins to
dissipate. Try to be sensible with spending and finances in general and keep
life simple. Financial gain may come through communications with others.
Virgo
Any existing problems in your life may be overcome
now by courageousness and a straightforward attitude. Mercury is bringing out
your best now! The present energy will accelerate your learning, communication
and networking skills, while honing the precision your mind.
Libra
You will find many reasons to smile this week Libra.
This is a strong time for unswervingly pursuing your goals. You are
self-motivated and your passion can be harnessed if you choose. Spend some unstructured time swinging in your hammock or
walking on the beach as well though as some recuperation time will be necessary for your health..
Scorpio
What a great week for networking. It seems that the
more you keep it real with people, the more they’ll be attracted to you, what
you do and what you have to say. You are laying seeds of future success and
from the 26th you will begin to see the results. Stay open to new ways of thinking,
doing business and just being.
Sagittarius
You’re in for a big career time this week. Focus on
your long-term plans and reaching the peak of your personal success. You are at
an advantage with regards to personal popularity and the people around you want
to support your initiatives a great deal! The Mars-Jupiter conjunction inspires
you with business or investment ideas.
Capricorn
This will be a very active week at the level of
collaboration and partnerships. There might appear new proposals or projects
that will require concentrated team work! You seem to be plagued with all sort of unnecessary fears or
worries though, and it seems that you could do with more rest and relaxation.
Aquarius
Relationships get more serious this month on all levels,
work, family and personal. It seems that you are being prepared for a more
serious commitment. It’s also a good week for any dental work to be done or
other minor medical procedures. It’s time to consider looking after yourself
better.
Pisces
Odd revelations and controlling individuals upset
your sense of stability, this week. Some
indecisiveness is also possible at this time, just because you naturally
entertain opposing viewpoints. You have a strong wish to cooperate and
communicate with others in a positive way, now.
Astral Peeks: Sun’s magnetic shift!
Something big is about to happen on the sun. According
to measurements from NASA-supported observatories, the sun's vast magnetic
field is about to flip. "It
looks like we're no more than 3 to 4 months away from a complete field
reversal," says solar physicist Todd Hoeksema of Stanford University. The sun's magnetic field changes
polarity approximately every 11 years. It happens at the peak of each
solar cycle as the sun's inner magnetic dynamo re-organizes
itself. Solar physicist Phil Scherrer, also at Stanford, describes
what happens: "The sun's polar magnetic fields weaken, go to zero, and
then emerge again with the opposite polarity. This is a regular part of the
solar cycle."
From an astrological point of view as we prepare for
this new solar magnetic flip, we may want to consider what we are completing
now, and what issues and themes of the past 11 years we are ready to put behind
us. We will also want to think about what magnetic shift we ourselves want to
make at this point, knowing that in some ways, we are creating an energetic
foundation that will be with us for the next 11 or 12 years.
Meditation moments: Is there a right way??
Don't let the thought of meditating the
"right" way augment your stress. You can make meditation as formal or
informal as you like, whatever suits your lifestyle and circumstances. For
example, they may start and end each day with an hour of meditation. But all
you really need is a few minutes of quality time built into your routine. For
example you can meditate on cleansing the inner you as you take your morning
shower, or sweeping away your troubles as you sweep or vacuum the floor. . Here
are some ways you can practice meditation, whenever and wherever you choose:
Breathe
deeply. Take a few minutes to focus your attention on your breathing.
Concentrate on feeling and listening as you inhale and exhale through your
nostrils. Breathe deeply and slowly. Drop your shoulders and put your tongue on
the roof of your mouth to release your jaw. You can do this before you hop out
of bed, as you sit down to eat, while you wait for the bus…
Scan your
body. Become aware of your body's various sensations, whether that's pain,
tension, warmth or relaxation. Combine body scanning with breathing exercises
and imagine breathing heat or relaxation into and out of different parts of
your body. Do this as watch TV or listen music, as you wait in a traffic jam…
Repeat a
mantra. You can create your own mantra, whether it's religious or secular. You
can make an affirmation for yourself to repeat. Perhaps as you’re driving the
car, waiting for a lift or sitting in a waiting room.
Walk and
meditate. Combining a walk with meditation is an effective and healthy way to
relax. You can use this technique anywhere you're walking — in a tranquil
forest, on a city sidewalk. When you use this method, slow down the pace of
walking so that you can focus on each movement of your legs or feet.
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