Tuesday, AUGUST 22

Retrograde Venus forms a square to Jupiter this morning, and there can be some misjudgments or overblown expectations, especially regarding our feelings, pleasures, and desires. This transit exaggerates things, leading to overdoing or overstating our feelings. However, if we keep this in check, it can be helpful for entertaining new ideas and approaches related to pleasure, money, and love.

Still, life can feel confusing with Mars opposite Neptune also in play. This is a somewhat devitalizing influence. It’s difficult to pinpoint our desires or the route to their fulfillment, and we may question our goals and temporarily feel uninspired. At this time, taking time off, working quietly, or doing something primarily for the benefit of others without concern for personal gain are favored. We should try to squash urges to escape essential responsibilities or to play victim or savior.

However, if we’ve overlooked our needs for rest or spiritual nourishment, it’s time to make plans to bring our lives into a better balance. While there can be some uncertainty as we sort between fact and fiction, events and realizations occurring now can get us in touch with what may be missing in our lives.