This week, Mars (Action-Taker) in Libra activates a wave of dynamic tensions and breakthroughs with outer planets, inviting a potent review of how you take action, seek justice, and navigate conflict.

✨ Mars enters Libra (Aug 6): Begin a new 6-week cycle focused on relational assertiveness. Mars in Libra activates your capacity to initiate from balance, justice, and social artistry—but may also expose places where you hesitate to take a stand.

Reflection: Where are you being asked to initiate action from partnership, not polarization?

⚡ Mars trine Uranus (Maverick) and Mars opposite Saturn (Responsible One) Rx (Aug 8): Electric impulses for change (Uranus) meet friction from old limitations or internalized rules (Saturn). This signature invites a bold but measured realignment in how you assert your will in relationships or group dynamics.

Reflection: What outdated rule or internal authority needs to shift so you can act with more freedom?

🌫️ Mars opposite Neptune (Dreamer) Rx (Aug 9): A time of possible confusion or disillusionment about what direction to take or how to use your energy. Let your intuition—not just logic—guide your next moves. This transit invites surrendering ego control and softening combative tendencies.

Reflection: Where are you being called to move with spiritual integrity, not just strategy?

🌕 Full Moon at 17° Aquarius (Aug 9): The Aquarius Full Moon shines a light on your place in the collective. It highlights themes of vision, innovation, and emotional detachment. This is a time to reflect on how your personal expression supports (or sabotages) larger social ideals.

Reflection: What personal truth are you ready to contribute in service to the greater whole?

🔥 Mars trine Pluto (Transformer) Rx (Aug 10): A deep well of empowered will and focused intention becomes available. This is an alchemical aspect—catalyzing courage to act with integrity, especially in transforming relationship patterns or social structures.

Reflection: Where are you ready to act with deeper purpose and transformative power?

🌀 Looking ahead: Mercury (Storyteller) turns direct on Monday (Aug 12) at 4° Leo, reactivating recent connections with Uranus, Saturn, Neptune, and Pluto. This marks a moment of mental clarity returning after a profound review phase. New insights may emerge about how to express your voice and creativity with heart-centered leadership.

Podcast poem: "What If This Road" by Sheenagh Pugh

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