This Week in Astrology Aug 30-Sep 5, 2026

This Week in Astrology: August 30-September 5, 2026

August 30th to September 5th, 2026

Early on Friday, the Last Quarter Moon occurs as the Sun in Virgo forms a square to the Moon in Gemini. A Last Quarter Moon phase points to a crisis of consciousness. After basking in the awareness symbolized by the full light of the Moon at the time of last week’s Full Moon, we disperse our knowledge, coming to a point when we need to sort out what works for us–and what doesn’t. This is in preparation for next week’s New Moon when something new is born once again.

It’s not the best time to start a major project, as the decreasing light of the Moon symbolizes descent into unconsciousness. It’s time to begin finishing up the details of that which was conceived at the last New Moon. We might consider revelations we may have had in the last week and what they mean for us. Next steps may be clearer.

The Last Quarter Moon Chart:

Last Quarter Moon Chart: September 4th, 2026

This phase of the Moon occurs at 11 degrees and 49 minutes of Gemini square the Sun at the same degree of Virgo, affecting people born with personal planets and points at approximately 0 to 10 degrees of the Mutable signs (Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, and Pisces) most significantly.

NEXT WEEK: The next Moon phase will happen on Thursday, September 10th, 2026, at 11:27 PM, when the New Moon will occur.

Previous: Lunar Eclipse/Full Moon

Full Moon

The Full MOON/Lunar Eclipse occurs on Friday, August 28th, 2026, at 12:18 AM EDT.

Very early on Friday, a Full Moon occurs as the Sun in Virgo forms an opposition to the Moon in Pisces. The Full Moon is a time of culmination and the promise of fulfillment of that which was started at the New Moon. It is an emotional time – a time of romance, fertilization, and relationships.

There can be inflated feelings, so it’s wise to sit with them for a bit before taking action.

This phase of the Moon occurs at 4 degrees and 54 minutes of Pisces, opposite the Sun at the same degree of Virgo.

Note that this is the sixth eclipse of an eclipse set of seven occurring along the Virgo-Pisces axis that began in September 2024 and runs until February 2027.

This set began almost two years ago, in September 2024, with a Lunar Eclipse in Pisces, continued with a Lunar Eclipse in Virgo in March 2025, a Lunar Eclipse in September 2025, a Solar Eclipse in Virgo in September 2025, a Lunar Eclipse in Virgo in March 2026, this one (Lunar Eclipse in Pisces in August 2026), and a Lunar Eclipse in Virgo in February 2027.

As the sixth in a sign set, this August eclipse can serve as a further prompt, nudge, or push to make improvements in Virgo- and Pisces-ruled areas of life in our charts, and feelings of discontent can magnify.

Occurring close to the time of a Superior Conjunction of the Sun and Mercury, an epiphany, illumination of a matter, or a clearing of the air is likely and significant. We are sharp, communicative, and open at this time, and what we say or write now has a strong impact, for better or worse! An idea or plan can come to full bloom.

Read more about this and other eclipses affecting our lives in Eclipses/Lunations.

This eclipse affects people with personal planets and points at 0 to 10 degrees of the Mutable signs (Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, and Pisces).

The Full Moon Lunar Eclipse Chart:

Full Moon Lunar Eclipse in Pisces: August 28th, 2026

This phase of the Moon occurs at 4 degrees and 54 minutes of Pisces opposite the Sun at the same degree of Virgo, affecting people born with personal planets and points at approximately 0 to 10 degrees of the Mutable signs (Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, and Pisces) most significantly.

This is a time to clear up past patterns that have been holding us back from personal fulfillment. We might open ourselves up to possibilities, examining the emotions that push to the surface, but finalizing plans should probably be saved for a later date. This eclipse forms a square to Uranus, and we should watch for rebellious behavior or flip decisions associated with our revelations now.

On August 28th, 2007, a total Lunar Eclipse occurred at a similar degree as this Pisces one. In 1988, a partial Lunar Eclipse occurred at a similar degree on August 27th. Previous to these dates, Lunar Eclipses occurred at about the same degree of Pisces in August 1980 and August 1969. It might be helpful to think back to issues in your life that were in effect in the last four months of 2007, 1988, and 1980, if applicable, to get an idea of how this 2026 Lunar Eclipse might affect you.

However, you can also look back in a general sense to eclipse sets occurring along the same Virgo-Pisces axis as the current one in effect from September 2024 to February 2027 for more information gleaned by looking to the past to understand themes in the present and future.

Full Moon Eclipse Chart: August 28, 2026 (additional points)

The following are also periods of your past, if they apply to you, that may have had similar themes to this current eclipse set:

Virgo-Pisces Eclipse sets (current, future, and some in recent history):

March 2034 to February 2036
September 2024 to February 2027
March 2015 to February 2017
September 2006 to February 2008
March 1997 to September 1998
September 1987 to August 1989
September 1978 to August 1980

The following lists the set of eclipses falling along the Virgo-Pisces axis only (there are other eclipses in different signs between these):

Partial LUNAR Eclipse September 17, 2024 25 Pisces 41
Total LUNAR Eclipse March 14, 2025 23 Virgo 57
Total LUNAR Eclipse September 7, 2025 15 Pisces 23
Partial SOLAR Eclipse September 21, 2025 29 Virgo 05
Total LUNAR Eclipse March 3, 2026 12 Virgo 54
Partial LUNAR Eclipse August 28, 2026 4 Pisces 54
Penumbral LUNAR Eclipse February 20, 2027 2 Virgo 06

NEXT WEEK: The next Moon phase will happen on Friday, September 4th, 2026, at 3:51 AM EDT, when the Last Quarter Moon will occur.

Moon Phase Cycle: Bigger Picture

Aug 12
, 2026, 1:36 PM, Sun conjunct Moon (New Moon/Solar Eclipse)
Aug 19, 2026, 10:46 PM, Sun square Moon (First Quarter Moon)
Aug 28, 2026, 12:18 AM, Sun opposition Moon (Full Moon/Lunar Eclipse)
Sep 4, 2026, 3:51 AM, Sun square Moon (Last Quarter Moon)
Sep 10, 2026, 11:27 PM, Sun conjunct Moon (New Moon)

(Times are Eastern)

This week: The Sun is in Virgo; Mercury is in Virgo; Venus is in Libra; Mars is in Cancer.

The Sun is in Virgo from August 22-September 22. Our focus shifts to the puzzle pieces–the little details of our lives. It is now time to take care of practical concerns. Attending to the details of everyday life may not sound like loads of fun, but it can certainly free us from unnecessary stress that results from “collecting” odds and ends of unfinished business.

This is an ideal time to get organized, do detailed work, and improve communications on the job. We take more pride in our work, chores, and health efforts. We also want to be more organized and informed during the Sun-in-Virgo cycle.

We’re learning humility and the benefits of developing skills, some level of perfectionism, and the importance of attention to detail. It’s a time of down-to-earth practicality when we prefer to invest our time and energy in things with realistic potential. We’re not inclined to ambition or “going big.” Attracting prosperity involves honest, careful, and attentive work and dedication.

Mercury is in Virgo from August 25-September 10. When Mercury is in Virgo, precision in speech, thought, and process are more important to us. This is a time when we analyze and decide what is useful and what we deem to be impractical.

Mercury feels right at home in Virgo, one of the signs that it rules (Mercury rules both Gemini and Virgo). Dealing with details is natural and easy now. We need to be careful that we don’t lose perspective if we find ourselves lost in details, however.

While Mercury is in Virgo, we should also be aware of the possibility of expressing ourselves in a too factual manner, so much so that we come across as dry, critical, or unimaginative.

We gravitate to useful information, and we can enjoy helping others with our knowledge. It’s a time for analyzing and dissecting, but we need other influences to put the pieces together or to see the bigger picture as our confidence in so doing is not strong at this time. It’s a time of conservative thinking and a strong tendency to want facts and certainties.

Venus is in Libra from August 6-September 10, and later, from October 25-December 4 [this is longer than usual and in two steps due to an upcoming retrograde Venus cycle from October 3-November 13]. We favor charm over assertiveness to get what we want during this cycle. Usually quite willing to negotiate and compromise, we can be very obliging with others. We’re also very idealistic about love, and we seek intellectual peers. Although Venus in Libra is very relationship-focused, there is an air of cool detachment to this energy. We prefer things are done the “right” way, and aggressive or uncouth behavior turns us off.

The shadow expression of this position includes over-dependence and superficiality. To avoid unpleasant situations, we could easily gloss over deeper issues at play in our relationships. It’s probably best to avoid the trap of acquiescing to partners while privately resenting the fact or thinking ourselves martyrs for doing so.

While Venus is in Libra, we are more artistically inclined or seek balance in our personal environment. This cycle is excellent for promoting cooperation, harmony, mutually beneficial connections, and fairness. We are gentle but firm, and we’re skilled at mediation.

We’re more likely to prosper during this cycle in partnership, through one-to-one associations, such as counseling, or in fields related to harmony, relationships, beauty, design, and the law. We’re not fond of out-and-out competition or aggressive pursuit, preferring win-win situations, hands down. We attract things to us and appeal to others gently and kindly. Equality and politeness are important now, and we despise hurting others’ feelings.

Mars is in Cancer from August 11-September 27. We pursue our interests ardently, but we avoid a direct approach to going after we want while Mars transits Cancer. As well, our goals and plans are subject to mood swings and vacillations. We are defensive rather than overtly aggressive. Much of what we do depends on our current mood of the moment.

We’re also very intuitive and can be moved to take action to bring peace or comfort and safety to our lives during this period. We go to bat for our loved ones. In fact, we’re fiercely protective. It’s a powerful period for putting ego matters aside so that we can push our plans forward. Inner satisfaction and love are generally more important to us than outer achievements at this time. Personal and domestic goals are our priority during this phase.

Jupiter is in Leo.

Jupiter is in Leo. Read more about Jupiter’s transit of Leo that began on June 30th, 2026, and will last until July 26th, 2027.

Saturn is in Aries. Saturn is in Aries from May 24th, 2025 to September 1st, 2025, and then from February 13th, 2026, to April 12th, 2028. Read about Saturn’s transit of Aries.

Uranus is in Gemini.

Uranus is in Gemini from July 7th to November 7th, 2025, from April 25, 2026, to August 3, 2032, and then from December 12, 2032, to May 22, 2033. Read about Uranus in Gemini in its calendar page.

Neptune is in Aries. Neptune first transited Aries from March 30, 2025, to October 22, 2025, but it returned to Pisces. Now, Neptune is in Aries for the long haul: from January 26, 2026, to May 21, 2038, and then October 21, 2038, to March 23, 2039. Read about Neptune’s transit of Aries.

Pluto is in Aquarius. Read about Pluto’s transit of Aquarius. Note that Pluto finally completed its journey through Capricorn on November 19th, 2024, from which time Pluto stays in Aquarius for many years to come.

Romance & Relationships

Venus is in Libra from August 6-September 10, and later, from October 25-December 4 [this is longer than usual and in two steps due to an upcoming retrograde Venus cycle from October 3-November 13]. We favor charm over assertiveness to get what we want during this cycle. Usually quite willing to negotiate and compromise, we can be very obliging with others. We’re also very idealistic about love, and we seek intellectual peers. Although Venus in Libra is very relationship-focused, there is an air of cool detachment to this energy. We prefer things are done the “right” way, and aggressive or uncouth behavior turns us off.

This week: Venus doesn’t form any major aspects with the major bodies this week.

Venus, the Goddess of Love: Highlights in the Coming Week:

Venus in Libra As this new cycle takes hold in your life, romance and social interaction take on a greater importance for you. Harmonious ties to others are what you yearn for; refinement and elegance are what you seek. The ideal partnership, the perfect balance, the highest standards of truth and beauty – these are some of the things that quicken your pulse now.

Venus contra-parallel Mercury August 28. We are voicing our feelings now, but we should be careful not to over-intellectualize our affections. We tend to analyze our feelings and relationships. Interactions bring up questions.

Venus sesquiquadrate Uranus August 28. Uncertainty about the desire to be close to someone. Freedom versus closeness. A desire to experiment in the romance department may be fleeting and ultimately unsatisfying or frustrating.

Venus semi-square the Sun August 28-29. Irritations that seem to stem from others could be the reflection of our own inner uneasiness. Do your best to control yearnings for more and search for a creative solution for your inner dissatisfaction.

Venus trine North Node of the Moon September 9. We are more concerned about harmonizing and tend to be agreeable and cooperative. We could feel lucky in love, and we could meet someone who is good for us. Fortunately, happy connections might be made now.

The Moon & Timing

The Void of Course Moon is the period of time after the Moon has made its last aspect in one sign until the Moon enters a new sign. During the Void of Course Moon periods, it is generally wise to stick to routine rather than to begin new projects.

The last aspect the Moon makes before changing signs is indicated here and is indicative of the “outcome” of the matter (whether that is a new project begun before the void period or the answer to a question in Horary Astrology).

Void of Course in Horary Astrology: If you were asking a question and making a chart to determine the answer, as you do in Horary astrology, it is said that since the Moon is not looking forward to any more aspects in this sign, you would have to say that the answer is not forthcoming; any questions asked at this time would not come to pass.

The Moon being Void is one of the Strictures against Judgment in Horary Astrology. The following tables incorporate the modern planets, but some astrologers do not count Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto in void Moon calculations.

The Void-of-Course Moon this Week:

Void-of-course Moon on Monday, August 31st, from 3:48 PM EDT, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (an opposition to Venus), until the Moon enters Taurus the next day, Tuesday, September 1st, at 4:02 AM EDT.

VOC on Wednesday, September 2nd, from 6:47 AM EDT, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (a trine to Mercury), until the Moon enters Gemini the next day, Thursday, September 3rd, at 7:48 AM EDT.

VOC Moon on Saturday, September 5th, from 4:41 AM EDT, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (a trine to Venus), until the Moon enters Cancer at 10:31 AM EDT.

August 2026

Void Moon Dates & Times for August 2026

September 2026

Void Moon Dates & Times for September 2026

Timing with the Moon – Better Periods this Week for Electing New Initiatives

It’s important to note that there are more factors to consider in addition to the windows listed below. The following windows are starting points. For example, you generally don’t want to elect a new venture when a very challenging aspect is applying, and it’s preferable to elect a time when a particularly positive aspect hasn’t yet perfected (is applying rather than separating).

The Moon is waning this week, which is generally considered less favorable for new beginnings, although with some exceptions.

According to principles of timing with the Moon, a window of opportunity occurs from approximately 4:30 AM to 6:45 AM EDT on Wednesday, September 2nd, while the Moon is in Taurus. Another window occurs from Friday, September 4th, at approximately 6:30 PM EDT, until Saturday, September 5th, at approximately 4:40 AM EDT, while the Moon is in Gemini.

See also the following articles and tables: Timing with the Moon and Opportunity Periods with the Void Moon for times and techniques.

Planetary Stations & Sign Ingresses:

Jul 22,
2026, 3:13 PM, Sun enters Leo
Jul 23, 2026, 6:57 PM, Mercury Direct at 16 Can 19
Jul 26, 2026, 3:56 PM, Saturn Retrograde at 14 Aries 45
Jul 26, 2026, 8:46 PM, True Node Rx enters Aquarius
Aug 3, 2026, 4:10 PM, Chiron Retrograde at 0 Tau 52
Aug 6, 2026, 3:12 PM, Venus enters Libra
Aug 9, 2026, 12:28 PM, Mercury enters Leo
Aug 11, 2026, 4:30 AM, Mars enters Cancer
Aug 11, 2026, 10:43 AM, Juno Rx enters Capricorn
Aug 12, 2026, 10:54 AM, Ceres enters Cancer
Aug 14, 2026, 5:41 AM, Pallas Retrograde at 22 Aries 39
Aug 22, 2026, 10:19 PM, Sun enters Virgo
Aug 25, 2026, 7:04 AM, Mercury enters Virgo
Aug 25, 2026, 2:01 PM, Vesta Retrograde at 27 Aries 49
Sep 10, 2026, 4:07 AM, Venus enters Scorpio
Sep 10, 2026, 12:20 PM, Mercury enters Libra
Sep 10, 2026, 2:27 PM, Uranus Retrograde at 5 Gem 42
Sep 16, 2026, 9:09 PM, Juno Direct at 25 Cap 40
Sep 17, 2026, 9:52 PM, Chiron Rx enters Aries
Sep 22, 2026, 8:05 PM, Sun enters Libra
Sep 27, 2026, 10:49 PM, Mars enters Leo
Sep 30, 2026, 7:44 AM, Mercury enters Scorpio
Oct 3, 2026, 3:16 AM, Venus Retrograde at 8 Scorpio 30
Oct 15, 2026, 10:40 PM, Pluto Direct at 3 Aquarius 04
Oct 23, 2026, 5:38 AM, Sun enters Scorpio
Oct 23, 2026, 10:40 PM, Juno enters Aquarius
Oct 24, 2026, 3:12 AM, Mercury Retrograde at 20 Scorpio 59
Oct 25, 2026, 5:09 AM, Venus Rx enters Libra
Nov 13, 2026, 10:53 AM, Mercury Direct at 5 Scorpio 02
Nov 13, 2026, 7:27 PM, Venus Direct at 22 Lib 52
Nov 22, 2026, 1:00 AM, Ceres Retrograde at 23 Can 57
Nov 22, 2026, 2:23 AM, Sun enters Sagittarius
Nov 25, 2026, 6:37 PM, Mars enters Virgo
Nov 28, 2026, 8:28 AM, Vesta Direct at 12 Aries 41
Nov 30, 2026, 11:34 PM, Pallas Direct at 3 Aries 18

See also: Astrology of Today – an overview of the day (this takes you to my other site, Astrology Cafe).

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Note: These times reflect Eastern Time (ET).

This Week’s Calendar

This Week in Astrology Calendar: August 30th to September 5th, 2026

This Week’s Aspects

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Daily Trends Calendar

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See also: Astrology of Today – an overview of the day – Astrology Cafe.

Astrology Chart of Today/Now in my Free Report section shows the current chart with interpretations.

What’s In Store By the Stars – Daily Astrology Trends

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See also the Astrology Trends Calendar that includes these daily trend overviews and other astrological events such as ingresses, stations, and lunations.

AUGUST 30

The Moon spends the day in Aries, and we’re quite independent and action-oriented. With the Moon’s alignment with Saturn, however, it’s a time of buckling down, but also of increasing opportunities. We want to start fresh, and we’re less interested in the past than in what will work for us today and going forward. Rising ambitions, related primarily to family or home matters, can interfere with the autonomy we’re trying to achieve or our personal plans. While we want to be the first to discover new things, we can benefit from sharing ideas and good times with others. The Moon in Aries encourages independence and trailblazing, but it also feels good to help and support others.

AUGUST 31

Jupiter forms a trine with Saturn today, and it’s the first of three perfections of this aspect, the next two to occur in April and July 2027. With this outer-planet transit with longer-term influence, we’re ready to put in the effort to achieve our practical goals. We are pragmatic, realistic, and our judgment is especially sound–and we derive much satisfaction from practical accomplishment. The key to harnessing this incredible energy is to identify and find pleasure in the simple things that make us happy. At the same time, we may notice areas where small, incremental improvements can be beneficial. We see opportunities where we previously saw limits, but we’re not going overboard. It’s a fine time for setting and pursuing reasonable goals. Being even-tempered can be a successful approach now.

Even so, the Moon spends the day in forward-looking and sometimes impatient Aries. While our affections are a little more complicated around the Moon-Venus opposition this afternoon, this Moon is straight to the point. We’re seeking a fresh start. We’re heading toward a Mars-Saturn square that’s exact tomorrow morning, and energies shift considerably. Ambitions and accomplishments are firmly on our minds, but there may be obstacles to surmount. We could feel blocked from asserting ourselves or pursuing our desires.

The Moon is void from 3:48 PM EDT, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (an opposition to Venus), until the Moon enters Taurus the next day, Tuesday, September 1st, at 4:02 AM EDT.

SEPTEMBER 1

The Moon is void until it enters Taurus today at 4:02 AM EDT.

SEPTEMBER 2

The Moon is void from 6:47 AM EDT, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (a trine to Mercury), until the Moon enters Gemini the next day, Thursday, September 3rd, at 7:48 AM EDT.

SEPTEMBER 3

The Moon continues its void period until it enters Gemini today at 7:48 AM EDT.
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SEPTEMBER 4

SEPTEMBER 5

The Moon is void from 4:41 AM EDT, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (a trine to Venus), until the Moon enters Cancer at 10:31 AM EDT.

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Moon Signs This Week:

When the Moon is in Aries

We're motivated by a strong desire to start fresh. A gut instinct to begin something new is with us now, as well as the gumption to do so. Our pioneering impulses are strong, and we feel energetic, spontaneous, and enthusiastic. We may also be tactless and impulsive now. Excess energy is best channeled into physical activity.

People can be more self-motivated and also self-focused while the Moon is in Aries. It's a competitive rather than cooperative time. Accidents and tempers flaring are more likely than usual. This period is one of more personal courage.

The Moon in Aries generally favors the following activities: Quick actions that yield immediate results. Undertakings that involve the self and the personality. (Staying power may be lacking). Self-assertion, taking on challenges, beginning short-term projects.

When the Moon is in Taurus

We are motivated by the desire for serenity, security, peace, and comfort. The Moon is at her most sensual and constant in Taurus. Our basic impulses are to relax, resist change, and "stop to smell the roses." Life slows down a little, and we get comfortable. We may also be inclined to stubbornness and materialism under this influence.

While the Moon is in Taurus, people can be emotionally constant but inflexible. It's a time of stronger focus on personal needs and comfort levels, and a period of more common sense and attention to practical matters.

The Moon in Taurus generally favors the following activities: Substantial and material actions that yield solid results. Financial activities, and those involving personal possessions, applying for a loan, beginning a potentially long-term relationship, music, home decor.

When the Moon is in Gemini

Our basic instinct is to communicate, think, and learn under the influence of Moon in Gemini. We are motivated by a desire for variety and by an instinctive curiosity. The Moon in Gemini is light-hearted, breezy, spirited, and curious, but it can also be restless and fickle.

The Moon in Gemini generally favors the following activities: Mental and communicative actions, and more than one activity at once. Reading, learning, letters and emails, errands, writing, teaching, making connections, cafes, light and airy meetings, short trips.

When the Moon is in Cancer

The restlessness of the Gemini Moon gives way to an instinctive need for peace and quiet. A feeling of belonging and safety is what motivates us under this influence. The Moon feels right at home in the sign of Cancer, as it rules the sign. This Moon position has much healing potential. Although insular by nature, our feelings run deep, making it an ideal time to get in touch with what motivates us.

The Moon in Cancer generally favors the following activities: Domestic activities, those that involve awareness of personal needs. Home decor, family get-togethers.

Upcoming Weeks: Calendars

: This Week in Astrology Calendar: September 6th to 12th, 2026

: This Week in Astrology Calendar: September 13th to 19th, 2026

: This Week in Astrology Calendar: September 20th to 26th, 2026

: This Week in Astrology Calendar: September 27th to October 3rd, 2026

: This Week in Astrology Calendar: October 4th to 10th, 2026

: This Week in Astrology Calendar: October 11th to 17th, 2026

: This Week in Astrology Calendar: October 18th to 24th, 2026

: This Week in Astrology Calendar: October 25th to 31st, 2026

THIS WEEK’S PLANETARY POSITIONS BY SIGN (General Trends):

Sun in Virgo You’re coming into a new cycle centered on taking what you know and what you’ve got and then making the most of it in the real world. Assimilating information and experience, learning lessons and putting them into practice – that’s the focus as this cycle unfolds. It’s a time for prudence and stewardship, a time to tend to the details. You probably already have the grand ideals and visions: now you must get your hands dirty with the bricks and mortar and your mind busy with putting it all together.

Mercury in Virgo Mental discipline and patience are keynoted as you enter into a new cycle. Thinking things through, accounting for all the details, making careful measurements: these and similar experiences keep your mind active and involved. An interest in health and work may come to the fore.

Venus in Libra As this new cycle takes hold in your life, romance and social interaction take on a greater importance for you. Harmonious ties to others are what you yearn for; refinement and elegance are what you seek. The ideal partnership, the perfect balance, the highest standards of truth and beauty – these are some of the things that quicken your pulse now.

Mars in Cancer Defensive, aren’t we? With this new cycle getting underway, protecting and preserving you and yours takes on a higher than usual priority. A sensitivity to the needs and wants of others and an appreciation for their frailties (as well as your own) makes you more cautious and conservative … you pick your battles with care.

Jupiter in Leo High drama, big romance, a creative bonanza: this is the stuff dreams are made of now. The world is your stage, the spotlight is your goal, and the love and appreciation of others is the air you breathe. Children, lovers, admirers: these are the people who figure large in your life as this cycle progresses. A willingness to gamble on the future.

Saturn in Aries Self-discipline and a sense of self-worth become important issues in your life as a new phase begins for you. A fear of asserting yourself can hold you back – as can coming on too strong. The trick is learning to make the most of your personal talents and abilities, working within your limitations instead of feeling hemmed in by them.

Uranus in Gemini New ideas, new input, and new ways of exchanging these things with others – all these and more become increasingly important factor in your life now, as you enter into a new phase. This is a period of enhanced mental activity, a nonstop stream of consciousness, of trying out new concepts and perspectives.

Neptune in Aries The frontier spirit is alive and well as a new cycle dawns in your life. Independence and originality take on a kind of primal importance for you; you tend to put these qualities on a pedestal, above all else. Fresh starts, new possibilities … these are the visions that light a spark in your soul. But what of the weak, the ones who aren’t free, the ones who get left behind?

Pluto in Aquarius Reform, revolution, a rejection of the past and a focus on the future: these are the signatures of the new phase now beginning in your life. Tradition becomes irrelevant, and the conventional wisdom is revealed as dogma or outright nonsense – and what’s the difference, really? Radical changes in all things social and intellectual.

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