This Week in Astrology: August 4 to 10, 2019

This Week in Astrology: August 4 to 10, 2019

 

August 4 to 10, 2019

 

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On this Page:

This week’s Moon
phase
Planets in signs and aspect
Retrogrades
This week’s astrology calendar
Timing with the Moon
Romance & Relationship Report
Daily Trends

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The FIRST QUARTER MOON occurs on Wednesday, August 7, 2019, at 1:31 PM EDT.

On Wednesday afternoon, a First Quarter Moon occurs when the Sun in Leo forms a square with the Scorpio Moon. There is a crisis theme surrounding any quarter Moon phase, as we feel compelled to take action. Shortly after, we are made aware of how our actions affect those close to us, perhaps through trial and error. Whatever project or initiative we began around the New Moon is now off the ground, and it may face its first obstacles.

This phase of the Moon occurs at 14 degrees and 56 minutes of Scorpio square the Sun at 14 degrees and 56 minutes of Leo, affecting people born with personal planets and points at approximately 13 to 17 degrees of the Fixed signs (Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, and Aquarius) most significantly.

 

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(Times are Eastern)

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

The Sun is in Leo from July 22-August 23. In Leo, the Sun is proud, outgoing, and playful. The Leo Sun is intensely individual—not content with simply being just one of the team. It’s time to shine, add a touch of color and drama to our lives, and perform. Like the flowers and fruit of the season—blossoming and ripened—this is a time when we want to enjoy ourselves and express ourselves. We are more generous and grand in our gestures and attitudes. On the shadow side, we can also be self-centered and vain.

Mercury is in Leo from June 26-July 19 and then August 11-29. When Mercury is in Leo, our thinking is more confident and grand. The focus is now on the goal–and the grander a goal the better! The details may not be quite as important now. We are more expressive, even theatrical and given to speech-giving and story-telling under this influence. We are also more convincing and persuasive, as we exude confidence when we speak or write. We may not listen as well as we normally do under Mercury in Leo.

Mercury is in Cancer from July 19-August 11. When Mercury is in Cancer, we move from the desire for quantity to the need for quality in terms of the information we are attracted to. We think, speak, and take in information on a deeper, more instinctive level now. We have less interest in what is universal, and more interest in what affects us personally and what affects the people around us. Our thoughts are colored by our emotions, so it is more challenging to be objective.

Venus is in Leo from July 27-August 21. We take pride in love, and we are generous with our money as well. This is a warmhearted, teasing, expressive, proud, and extravagant placement for Venus. Love is a bit of a game–a game that is perpetual, as Venus in Leo is forever stuck in the romance stage of a relationship. We feed on attention, acknowledgment, validation, and adoration. We have a strong ego investment in our love lives during this period. The negative expression of this placement is overstating our feelings simply for the effect, as well as extravagance.

Mars is in Leo from July 1-August 18. In Leo, Mars is proud, self-confident, and grand. We are spirited and have grand goals. We go after what we want in a direct, self-assured manner, desiring dramatic results. We prefer not to worry about details, and take the least complicated route to our goals. The sex drive is strong, and passion for life is high.

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Jupiter entered Sagittarius on November 8th, 2018, and transits the sign until December 2nd, 2019. Read more about the Jupiter in Sagittarius transit.

Saturn transits Capricorn from December 19/20, 2017, to March 21, 2020; and then finishes up its transit from July 1 to December 17, 2020. Read about Saturn’s transit through Capricorn here.

Uranus is in Taurus. Uranus first transited Taurus from May 15, 2018, to November 6, 2018, and is now consistently in the sign (since March 6th, 2019) until 2025/6. We approach money and personal possessions in new ways and learn how to free ourselves from certain material constraints. Innovative ways to make ourselves comfortable emerge. We’re less inhibited about expressing sensuality, self-love, body love, and pampering. We’re challenging what we previously valued during this cycle. There can be abrupt changes with money, valuables, possessions, and income that lead to a reshuffling of priorities or values. Income might come from non-traditional sources or ventures. We’re bringing progressive ideas to the world of business. New ways of doing business, as well as making, viewing, and handling money are likely. Income and the energy we put into making money can be variable.

Romance & Relationships

Venus is in Leo from July 28 to August 21, 2019. We take pride in love, and we are generous with our money as well. This is a warmhearted, teasing, expressive, proud, and extravagant placement for Venus. Love is a bit of a game–a game that is perpetual, as Venus in Leo is forever stuck in the romance stage of a relationship. We feed on attention, acknowledgment, validation, and adoration.

Venus in Leo loves to be adored, pampered, and admired. Pride and passion are hallmarks of this cycle. We have a strong ego investment in our love lives during this period. The negative expression of this placement is overstating our feelings simply for the effect, as well as extravagance.

This week: On Sunday and Monday, we’re analyzing our feelings or talking about our relationships. It’s a good time for some clarity, although we may also be intellectualizing our affections more than feeling them! On Wednesday and Thursday, the two Benefics, Venus and Jupiter, form a trine, and this is a wonderful influence for opening up our hearts, giving one another the benefit of the doubt, and optimism. In Fire signs this year, it’s a generous, warm, and wholehearted transit. On Thursday and Friday, however, a Venus-Saturn quincunx points to some reticence or off timing. Fear of rejection may lead to clamming up.

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

Venus in Leo July 27-August 21. Romance becomes an end in itself as a new cycle begins for you. It marks a time when love, creativity, and self-expression satisfy a deep yearning to be appreciated and admired – needed, even. A flashy, flirty, stylish splash of color and warmth.

Venus trine Chiron July 31-August 1. A commitment-friendly transit. Love can heal old wounds. We are open to romantic feelings.

Venus square Uranus August 1-2. We might have to deal with issues of freedom versus intimacy during this period. Peculiar or impulsive attractions are exciting but unlikely to last very long. Treat them as passing fancies, and enjoy them while they last–but try to hold off on making any big decisions with regards to love today.

Venus parallel Mercury August 4-5. A congenial time when we appreciate diplomacy and socialize more readily.

Venus trine Jupiter August 7-8. Harmony and goodwill reign under this influence. Expansive feelings in love, and a feeling that anything is possible if we set our sights high enough, are experienced now. We are friendly, big-hearted, sociable, and optimistic. It is easy to make social contacts under this influence. Cheerfulness, trust, and confidence in love and social matters.

Venus quincunx Saturn August 8-9. A feeling that we may not be able to express our affections, or that our affections will not be received well, can undermine us in our relationships. Fear of rejection, emotional distancing, and over-sensitivity.

Venus quincunx Neptune August 10-11. Idealism and disappointments in love. Avoid becoming blinded by what you want to see, rather than what really is. Doubts about love.

Venus sesquiquadrate Chiron August 12-13. Love cannot be forced. This is not a commitment-friendly transit, as we may feel alienated for no apparent reason and unwilling to give of ourselves.

Venus quincunx Pluto August 13-14. This is a time of adjustments and re-assessments in our close personal relationships and/or with regards to our social lives. Issues of power and control can arise. Unreasonable or irrational fears of loss, or jealousy, could also emerge.

The Void-of-Course Moon this Week:

Void-of-course Moon on Sunday, August 4th, from 12:27 AM EDT, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (a sextile to Mercury), until the Moon enters Libra at 9:30 AM EDT.

VOC Moon on Tuesday, August 6th, from 3:36 AM EDT, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (a square to Mercury), until the Moon enters Scorpio at 11:31 AM EDT.

VOC Moon on Thursday, August 8th, from 10:58 AM EDT, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (a trine to Mercury), until the Moon enters Sagittarius at 4:35 PM EDT.

VOC Moon on Saturday, August 10th, from 3:51 PM EDT, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (a trine to Mars), until the Moon enters Capricorn the next day, Sunday, August 11th, at 12:51 AM EDT.

August 2019:

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

The Moon is waxing, which is generally considered favorable for new beginnings, with exceptions. (See Best Time to Start a Business for more details).

According to principles of timing with the Moon, a window of opportunity occurs from Saturday, August 3rd, at approximately 9:30 AM, until Sunday, August 4th, at approximately 12:25 AM EDT, while the Moon is in Virgo. Another window occurs on August 8th from approximately 6:20 AM to 10:55 AM EDT, while the Moon is in Scorpio.

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:

Jun 26,
2019     8:19 PM  Mercury enters Leo
Jul  1, 2019     7:19 PM   Mars enters Leo
Jul  3, 2019    11:18 AM  Venus enters Cancer
Jul  7, 2019     7:14 PM   Mercury Retrograde
Jul  8, 2019     7:39 PM   Chiron Retrograde
Jul 19, 2019     3:06 AM  Mercury Retrograde enters Cancer
Jul 22, 2019    10:50 PM  Sun enters Leo
Jul 27, 2019     9:54 PM  Venus enters Leo
Jul 31, 2019    11:58 PM   Mercury Direct
Aug 11, 2019     9:37 AM  Jupiter Direct
Aug 11, 2019     3:45 PM  Mercury enters Leo
Aug 11, 2019    10:27 PM  Uranus Retrograde
Aug 18, 2019     1:18 AM  Mars enters Virgo
Aug 21, 2019     5:06 AM  Venus enters Virgo
Aug 23, 2019     6:02 AM  Sun enters Virgo
Aug 29, 2019     3:48 AM  Mercury enters Virgo
Sep 14, 2019     3:14 AM  Mercury enters Libra
Sep 14, 2019     9:43 AM  Venus enters Libra
Sep 18, 2019     4:47 AM  Saturn Direct
Sep 23, 2019     3:50 AM  Sun enters Libra
Oct  3, 2019     2:39 AM  Pluto Direct
Oct  3, 2019     4:14 AM   Mercury enters Scorpio
Oct  4, 2019    12:22 AM  Mars enters Libra

 

See also: Astrology of Today – an overview of the day (this takes you to my other site, Astrology Cafe).
See also: The Astrology of 2019 – Overview.

Note: Times given are Eastern Time (ET).

 

This Week’s Calendar

 

This Week’s Aspects

Mars quincunx Pluto. A strong desire to prove ourselves may be at the root of confrontations and bull-headedness at this time. Avoid forcing issues.

Sun trine Jupiter. This influence is about growth and expansiveness. We are more aware of moral issues, and have a desire to improve and learn. Optimism and confidence are basic elements in the energy of this transit. We are more willing to take a risk or two, and we are motivated by a desire to impress others. Enthusiasm runs high, and cooperation comes easy. This is generally a good time to schedule new beginnings in business, education, personal relationships, marriage, creative projects, and so forth, all things equal.

Sun quincunx Saturn. Doubts, the feeling of not being good enough, and lack of self-confidence might plague us under this influence. Lack of faith in ourselves and in life hinders our movements and initiatives.

Venus trine Jupiter. Friendliness and optimism characterize this transit. We are big-hearted and our feelings are expansive. The outlook is cheerful and hopeful and the atmosphere is cooperative. This is a sociable, perhaps lazy and self-indulgent, time. We easily find meaning in our social connections. We are more open and trusting of friends and lovers. Integrity and loyalty are favored. A favorable influence for winning people’s trust. Speculation, advertising, publishing, and travel are favored.

Venus quincunx Saturn. We are extra sensitive, but it can be difficult to know why. Anxiety may overcome us when we wish to express our affections or social urges, and this hesitation can express itself through inhibitions and emotional distancing.

  Sun quincunx Neptune. It can be difficult to concentrate and to formulate clear goals just now. Misconceptions abound. Fear of being ineffective can undermine our confidence when it comes to making clear or definite decisions, and for doing new things.

 

Note: Times given in the table/calendar above are Eastern Time (ET).

 

Daily Trends Calendar

See below for day-by-day forecasts and planets in signs. See also Transit to Transit aspects.

See also: Astrology of Today – an overview of the day – Astrology Cafe. New! See the Transits for Here and Now chart wheel.

See also:  The Astrology of 2019 – Overview. The Astrology of 2020 – Overview page is in the works.

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

(as featured on the site’s main page and in our Daily Trends Calendar)

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

AUGUST 4

The Sun continues its transit of detail-oriented Virgo until 9:30 AM EDT, after which it transits Libra. With the Libra Moon, we’re looking for balance through pleasing interactions with others and aesthetics in our environment. The Mars-Pluto quincunx today can make it difficult to let go of problem areas, concerns, and frustrations, particularly if we’ve been holding onto anger. Resentment or competitive feelings can be operating just under the surface, and it can be challenging to know how to manage or express it adequately. A strong desire to prove ourselves may be at the root of confrontations and bull-headedness at this time. We might second-guess our first impulses. We should avoid the inclination to push our agendas or to go to great lengths to prove ourselves. Later today, a Sun-Neptune biquintile makes it easier to find inspiration.

The Moon is void from 12:27 AM EDT, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (a sextile to Mercury), until the Moon enters Libra at 9:30 AM EDT.

AUGUST 5

Emotions are somewhat complicated today, but we’re open to making improvements. The Moon in Libra is ready to compromise, negotiate, and consider the other side of a story. Its harmony with Venus, Jupiter, the Sun, and Mars motivates us to go after what we want, while its conflict with Saturn and Pluto suggest obstacles and worries are stumbling blocks. A Mercury-Venus parallel promotes cooperation, diplomacy, and congeniality. With this connection and the Libra Moon, we’re particularly inclined to analyze our feelings and relationships.

AUGUST 6

We’re seeking harmony and favoring compassion today. The Moon continues its transit of Libra for almost half the day–until 11:31 AM EDT–after which it moves through the sign of Scorpio. The Libra Moon seeks balance, while the Moon in Scorpio seeks to transform and grow. With the Moon in Libra, we’re especially aware of the value of our relationships and all that comes with maintaining them–compromising, negotiating, graciousness, and balancing. With the Scorpio Moon, we’re deliberate, strategic, perceptive, and emotional. We head towards a Sun-Jupiter trine, exact early tomorrow, which encourages a desire to grow, expand, improve, and impress. Whether it’s a business venture, friendship, attitude, self-improvement endeavor, or relationship, we want to bring it to the next level. Enthusiasm runs high, and cooperation comes easily. We might make grand gestures, show off a little, and rise above petty problems and differences.

The Moon is void from 3:36 AM EDT, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (a square to Mercury), until the Moon enters Scorpio at 11:31 AM EDT.

AUGUST 7

While we’re generally feeling good with early day’s Sun-Jupiter trine, as the day advances, a Sun-Saturn quincunx comes into play. The desire to enjoy ourselves can clash with our material goals now. Doubts or lack of faith can slow us down and hinder our movements and initiatives. Even so, this can be a helpful process as we take a break from pushing ahead. We might now see the need to adjust our plans based on new responsibilities or a reality check. The Moon spends the day in Scorpio, and we’re inclined to scope out the hidden layers of any given situation.

AUGUST 8

Today’s Venus-Jupiter trine stimulates friendly energy and our desire for the ideal, and it can lift our spirits. This aspect helps to both soften and strengthen us. We are big-hearted, and our feelings are big, begging expression. Gestures tend to be thoughtful and verbal. We’re hopeful, cheerful, and cooperative. This is a friendly and possibly lazy or self-indulgent time. Our tolerance for rudeness or crassness decreases. We are quick to find meaning in our social connections. We are especially open and trusting of others, expecting the best, and both integrity and loyalty are favored. Even so, we’re heading toward a Venus-Saturn quincunx that is exact early tomorrow, bound to pull up realistic or material considerations. This influence can present a dilemma or difficulties feeling entirely at ease with others and making satisfying choices for entertainment or pleasure. It may leave us feeling torn between joy and responsibility, and perhaps not able to fully appreciate or deal with either. The Moon continues its transit of Scorpio until 4:35 PM EDT, after which it transits virtuous Sagittarius.

The Moon is void from 10:58 AM EDT, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (a trine to Mercury), until the Moon enters Sagittarius at 4:35 PM EDT.

AUGUST 9

The Venus-Saturn quincunx perfects this morning, and we can feel a bit awkward or anxious sharing our affections or following our social urges. There may be some hesitation, inhibitions, or social distancing now. While a balance is to be found between business and pleasure, it’s hard to know how to get there. The Moon spends the day in optimistic Sagittarius. It aligns with Jupiter, harmonizes with Venus, and approaches a trine to the Sun. These influences point to positive, to-the-point, but friendly interactions. There is a lively spirit now.

AUGUST 10

The Sun forms a quincunx to Neptune today, and Venus will do the same tomorrow. We might feel that others are draining our energy, especially if it’s unclear what they want from us. Or, situations are similarly confusing. We can be feeling slightly off or out of sorts, and there can be difficulties concentrating or figuring out our next step. These things are more likely if we’ve neglected our spiritual needs, and it makes sense to slow down and adjust. Incorporating and recognizing the need for more imagination in our lives seems necessary now. The Moon spends another day in the sign of Sagittarius, contributing to a searching, perhaps restless, theme.

The Moon is void from 3:51 PM EDT, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (a trine to Mars), until the Moon enters Capricorn the next day, Sunday, August 11th, at 12:51 AM EDT.

 

 

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Moon Signs This Week:

When the Moon is in Virgo

We instinctually gravitate towards practical activities under the influence of a Virgo Moon. In an urge to set things right, we might easily find ourselves re-organizing and rethinking plans. Emotional satisfaction comes from solving problems, making order out of confusion, and helping others. Health matters might come into focus. We notice the smaller parts that make up the whole, and instead of letting nagging details bother us, we might work on ironing them out so that we can feel more confident moving ahead.

The Moon in Virgo generally favors the following activities: Mental pursuits, work activities, services, and routines. Activities that would benefit from tending to details.

When the Moon is in Libra

Creating order is the focus, not necessarily through tidying or organizing as was the case while the Moon was in Virgo, but rather through pleasing interactions with others and aesthetics in our environment. We tend to solve problems through diplomacy, and we are more able to put aside our own emotions in order to achieve the peace we crave. The tendency now is to avoid direct confrontations. Decisions do not come easily. Seeing both sides to any given situation is the main reason for hesitation. Fear of losing others' approval is another.

The Moon in Libra generally favors the following activities: Relationship and partnership issues, activities involving teamwork and cooperation, activities that involve self-examination, activities related to beauty.

When the Moon is in Scorpio

 Intensity is what the Moon in Scorpio is all about. Whether it's passion, elation, sorrow, or desire, emotions are felt on a deeply personal level. We are motivated by the desire to get to the bottom of things, and we instinctively read between the lines. Superficiality won't work for us now. The Moon in Scorpio urges us to uncover our own power, and it's an excellent time to rid ourselves of old fears and limiting habits. It can be an intimate and passionate time. Avoid manipulative tactics, brooding, and suspiciousness.

The Moon in Scorpio generally favors the following activities: Taxes, accounting, intimacy issues, psychological examinations, research, self-examination, getting rid of old things.

When the Moon is in Sagittarius

 The Moon is at her most optimistic and upbeat in Sagittarius. We are motivated by a need to seek the truth, and we are ready to pursue a new vision. We are not interested in details just now. Instead, we focus on the big picture. New experiences and adventures satisfy a deep emotional need. Spontaneity is the key. We may also be inclined toward overdoing and overstating. We don't want to plan ahead, and prefer to "wing it".

The Moon in Sagittarius generally favors the following activities: Adventurous activities that involve "winging it", travel, higher education, starting publishing projects, advertising, sports, physical activity.

 

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See also:

The Astrology of 2019 – Overview

Monthly Calendar

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This Month’s Ephemeris

This Month’s Transits