This is a complex piece of the zodiac pie, a volatile juncture between Cancer and Leo, where Mars, Venus, Mercury, and the Sun all transit in Jul/Aug. It’s as if they are crossing a gap in the zodiac, where all seems lost for a time, especially for those experiencing the more literal expression of this loss.

This is a time to look at our attachments; what or who we attach ourselves to, and how we manipulate others to get what we want. When the Moon transits Āśleṣā, it's a good day for secret knowledge, removing poisons, and treating disease. It’s a good time to rid ourselves of behaviours and relationships that are toxic.