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Astrology highlights for the week of August 21, 2022:

00:49 – As we enter Virgo season, this week's theme is: Discernment! How can you separate the wheat from the chaff and bring order to chaos?

01:08 – The three big things this week: First, Mercury entered its pre- retrograde (Rx) shadow yesterday! Head's up: Mercury will be Rx beginning September 9 (starting at 8.55 Libra) to October 2 (ending at 24.12 Virgo). So the planet of communication will be going over ground this week which will be retread in the future (during the Rx period). Retrogrades are all about "re": Revise, revisit, review! Avoid gossip and being overly critical, and take extra care to notice the details. It is not a great time to sign important documents, as mistakes can be revealed later; however, we can't always avoid that, so if you need to sign something, triple-check everything!

03:33 – Second, the Sun will conjunct the fixed star Regulus. Regulus is the most royal star and is associated with royalty – it's in the heart of the lion! Its placement had been in Leo for centuries but has now moved to 0 Virgo. The star can indicate success and achievement (think honors and awards), but vengeful actions may lead to a sudden downfall. Bernadette Brady has written about this star, as has Astrology King. There are four royal stars (Regulus, Aldebaran at 9 Gemini, Antares at 9 Sagittarius, and Fomalhaut at 3 Pisces), and each is associated with an Archangel. For Regulus, it is Archangel Raphael. Finally, Celeste discusses how this fixed star is on Donald Trump's ascendant.

09:59 – Third, Virgo season begins tomorrow (8:15 pm PT)! Virgo is an earth sign with mutable energy. Mercury rules the sign. Virgo offers the gift of sorting, organizing, and bringing order to chaos. Virgo governs the intestines, so this is a great time to focus on health, eat cleaner, and add routines and rituals to improve your well-being. Watch out for getting overly critical of yourself or others. We also have a New Moon in Virgo on August 27 (1:16 am PT) at 4 degrees. It is an excellent lunation to start new healthy habits! (And to learn more about the program Celeste used to lose weight, check out: Prolon – 5 day fast mimicking diet.)

14:12 – Celeste will be offering four free, fun, and fantastic Moon Mastery webinars! Come join us!

15:09 – On Sunday, the word of the day is DESTRESS. Take it easy and consider a swim or bath. The Moon enters Cancer at 5:28 pm PT.

16:24 – On Monday, the theme is SYNERGY. How can you be of service? Collaborate with others for the best results. The Sun enters Virgo at 8:15pm PT.

17:51 – Tuesday's focus is COMPOSURE. Keep your crown on straight and stay unbothered. Power struggles could lead to relationship breakdowns.

18:50 – On Wednesday, the word is FRAZZLED. The Moon enters Leo at 6:09 am PT. Uranus stations at 18 Taurus. Get extra exercise to use the fire wisely.

20:25 – On Thursday, the theme is FLIRTATIOUS. It is a Goddess Day. Venus will kiss the Moon in Leo at 4:50 pm PT. Mercury enters Libra at 6:02 pm PT until September 23.

22:03 – On Friday, the focus is EFFICIENCY. The Moon is void most of the day, so use your energy wisely. Don't push yourself too hard. The Moon enters Virgo at 5:24 pm PT.

23:22 – On Saturday, the word is VITALITY. Set intentions to improve your health. New Moon at 4 Virgo at 1:16am PM.

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