As of late last month, Saturn has returned to Libra and is adding responsibilities to your shoulders. From October 29, 2009, to April 7, 2010, you had a brief reprieve, for Saturn had backed into Virgo at that time, an easier place for you to host this taskmaster planet. Now that he’s back, you may need to give yourself space to make adjustments. Time may become more precious to you than ever before as you take on more to do, but this is only Saturn’s way to help you value time and to inspire you to become more productive. Keep in mind that the victories you make under this trend will be victories you keep forever.
Family obligations or concern over a parent’s health may have been on your mind lately, and you may be pressed into family service now if you haven’t already. Alternatively, you may have a real estate issue to solve or a home-related project to finish. This seems to be a long-term situation that will be improved by breaking the project into small, attainable goals rather than by approaching it as one massive event to be done all at once.
There are several fortunate areas of your chart in August. The first has to do with your loyal friends who will be willing to do almost any favor you would ask. They have your back one hundred percent. After the new moon August 9, don’t be shy about reaching out if you need advice, help, or a special introduction. In the two weeks that follow the new moon August 9, you may get a number of exciting invitations. Getting a chance to kick back with pals who clearly love you will alleviate some of the day-to-day stress you may have been feeling lately as you ease into life with Saturn in Libra.
The second area of gain will be through your significant other, as indicated by Jupiter, the good fortune planet, and Uranus, planet of surprise, both now in your partnership / marriage sector. Your steady romantic partner, spouse or business partner / agent / publicist may thrill you with news this month, so be all ears when this person tells you that they have something to share. Clearly, your biggest gains will come through an intermediary rather than through your own efforts.
Still, just because this person is good for you doesn’t mean you will always get along well together - you won’t, especially in the days surrounding August 6 and 7, and during the week of August 9 to 13. Be philosophical. The fact that you are conflicting sometimes means you both are participating fully in the relationship.
The third big boost to your chart of the moment involves action Mars, now in Libra for the first time since August 2008. Mars will now help you set up a new two-year cycle. The actions you take will have the power to transform your life in a positive way, and others will be far more likely to support your ideas than they have at any other time. You will have until mid-September to present your idea to others, both professionally and on a personal scale. If you act within this timeframe, your chances of success will increase ten-fold. With booster rocket Mars behind you, you will display courage, drive, and a sense of purpose that could light a nation to your cause.
Still, as much as you will want to break out of the gate and stun everyone with your energy and drive, the world won’t be ready to receive your ideas. The cardinal cross pattern in the sky will create distraction, tension, and a fearful atmosphere, and you will have to work slowly and carefully. Use Mars’ energy to plan but not to initiate quite yet. If possible, do so in mid-September when you will have the right environment to set things in motion.
I say this because you will have to factor in that Mercury will be retrograde from August 20 to September 12. Whenever this planet is out of phase, you can plan, but not etch anything in stone. Mercury retrograde creates unforeseen circumstances that later create obstacles and problems that would further complicate your life. You don’t need that! This time Mercury will retrograde in a financial house, so payments that are due to you will be late. In early August, you may want to send a second reminder statement to all those people who owe you money.
In matters of health, if you have a concern, the full moon August 24 may bring good news. Pluto, the planet of regeneration, will be in a very friendly position, so if conditions come to a climax, you can be optimistic that you can overcome almost any situation by showing a fighting spirit and following your doctor’s orders. Take a practical, sensible approach, for Pluto is moving through the earthy sign of Capricorn.
A work project that you complete near August 24 could bring you quite a bit of attention too, and lead you to bigger and better things.
Romantically, if you are attached, you will have your hands full during the first half, when your significant other may be quite disagreeable. Wait out the storms - things will improve by month’s end.
If you are single, Mars in Libra will make you very attractive. You have Venus in your sign too, so it will be easy to turn heads. If you ever felt invisible before (and at times, we all do), you won’t now! It’s an ideal time to take a second look at your appearance - choose August 20 to do so.
Saturn will be close to both Venus and Mars, and will make you practical, so you won’t date someone just for arm candy - you’ll want to see long-term potential in that person. Good! You now mean business and Cupid’s angels will respond by noting your purposeful attitude and work to give you what exactly what you want!
Dates to Note:
Mercury will retrograde in a financial house from August 20 to September 12. Checks due to you may be temporarily held up.
Saturn is back in Libra (as of July 21) and set to stay until October 2012. You will need to manage your energy carefully as you will be adding more to your agenda from now on. Time will become a bit more scarce, but also more precious.
Mars in Libra makes this a perfect time to think about goals and set up blueprints for the future. Do your research this month with the aim to put your plans into motion after September 14. August is about thinking, while mid-to-late September about actions.
The new moon, August 9, will do wonders for your social life. In a month filled with mixed messages, you’d do best to let go and relax while you can.
Mars in Libra will also make you ultra-attractive to others - it’s an advantage you’ll have for the coming 6 weeks!
You will have a highly romantic day coming up when Venus conjoins Mars in Libra, a wow of a configuration that is as rare as it is special, on August 20.
You will need to be back at the office on the full moon, August 24, when a major project will need to be wrapped up.
The full moon August 24 could help you turn a corner toward better health. Pluto will help you - be optimistic.