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In the midst of Mercury's retrograde cycle in Virgo, we now have the Solar Eclipsed Sun at 10* Virgo. Solar Eclipses are new beginnings, therefore utilize this energy to determine what is no longer working and re-direct. By the way, Mercury will aspect 6 planets three times each during this retrograde period, so slow down, focus and anticipate delays.

The Sun will also oppose Neptune and that is the halfway point of Neptune's retrograde cycle. The process of finding these new directions may not come easy. Neptune can reveal our fantasies and pie-in-the-sky thinking so confusion and let downs will have to be endured. Mercury's conjunction to Jupiter at 29* Virgo emphasizes a grounded, step by step approach. Make a decision, act and move forward, then analyze the results. Repeat.

Mars has been racing ahead now new phase to Saturn in Sagittarius but still has some finishing up work to do with Pluto and the deepest desires of the Soul. Patience with the process as Pluto will be stationary direct later this month and Mars will conjunct Pluto and begin a new cycle October 19th. Powerful times for many of us on this oscillating yet joyful journey to the core of the Soul.

StarLady and MediaMonk invite all our astro-listeners and EA Associates to view the late evening sky this weekend. Venus, rising as an evening star, will join Mercury and Jupiter there in an impressive display! Just above, Mars, Saturn and the fixed star Antares will form a triangle, as well. All in prep for Mercury's disappearance from the evening sky (along with Jupiter) as it goes retrograde August 30 - Sept. 21 (29*-15* Virgo.)

Mars is the real "star" of this podcast with aspects to Uranus, Saturn, Neptune and the nodal axis of the Moon. This happens at 10-12* Sagittarius and will activate that degree of the mutable signs. Mars is also in last quarter or balsamic phase to Saturn, Neptune and Pluto demanding a real Soulful approach to what is coming. Where are you being asked to consider larger understandings before plunging headlong into your desires, wants and needs? What are the new beliefs and visions that must be integrated before real manifestations can occur?

Venus conjuncts Jupiter and opposes Chiron just before entering Libra August 29 - Sept. 23. This marks a real inspiration point if your core values have been fully discerned and realized. As she enters Libra for the next month, just be aware that the quality of our conversations and our relating may be determined by how well another's viewpoint has been heard and acknowledged.

The Full Moon of friendship and open-mindedness occurs early August 18th at 26* Aquarius-Leo. Make time to venture out and ponder this full moon as it pertains to your role within the myriad of groups to which you endear yourself. While there, remember to look for Mercury and Venus approaching conjunction in the evening sky. Mars and Saturn in Sagittarius will also be visible.

The Sun in Virgo mantra is: "I discern with intuitive wholeness"

The recent wave of Virgo energy may cause all of us to consider the Pisces polarity. When detail overload and obsession get too much, we realize that genuine inner peace is paramount to heaven on Earth.

That Aquarian Moon and Mars' waning aspect to Uranus repeats the theme of group inter-dependence. Mars' conjunction to Saturn is a green light and shines upon our desires and programs of progress that we have commenced after refining our beliefs and attitudes with Mars long procession through Sag and Scorpio; balsamic Saturn most of the year. You have a nice window to come out and get real here in late August in expanding your awareness and co-creating with the world on the never-ending journey to the core of the Soul.

Last week's mercurial flavor continues as a Virgo Venus now activates the spiritual T-square with a waning square to Saturn direct, an opposition to Neptune, and a waning trine to Capricorn Pluto. Venus will also conjunct the north node of the Moon. If we have been diligent with our self-improvement efforts while releasing patterns that no longer serve the Soul, the time is ripe for rewards with our resources.

Saturn goes direct and will also conjunct Mars at 10* Sag on August 24th. Refining beliefs and imposing new actions based upon those new beliefs are highlighted.

As Jupiter finishes up its long transit through Virgo, it makes the last of three aspects to Chiron and Uranus asking us what is yet remaining to repair or remodel in our self-healing storehouses?

Join us for the free Mercury Retrograde in Virgo webinar Aug. 29th and the two part series on Jupiter in Libra in September.

Finally, the Leo Sun makes a waxing trine to Uranus in Aries on August 16th, providing a lot of creative juice for your inspired journey to the core of the Soul.

A distinct Virgo flavor comes through with Venus' ingress in the sign of discernment and discrimination until August 29th. Venus joins Mercury there and both with conjunct the North Node and Jupiter in Virgo. Mercury will have another retrograde in this earth sign August 30th through Sept. 21. We are reminded that the whole is always greater than the sum of the parts, however, attention to the specifics will tend to yield the best results.

Venus and Mars last-quarter square one another emphasizing the discovery of what is important in our relationships. Let downs and disappointments during this time may mean "move on" so be keen to address what is really important in your relationships.

Welcome also to eclipse season with two lunar eclipses and a solar sandwiched in from mid-August until mid-September. Jupiter in late Virgo is busy with third and final aspects to Chiron and Uranus before ingressing Libra Sept. 9th.

Finally, Saturn will be stationary direct later in the month(August 13) at 10* Sag. We have all had varying amounts of involution with all the outer planets retrograde, but Saturn direct flashes a green light for responsible actions on our journey to the core of the Soul.

"I Align My Will with Divine Will" is the Leo mantra considering Leo has a role in the play however Universal Source remains "in charge".

We have Uranus and Saturn changing directions within a three week period. First, Uranus, retrograde July 29th at 25* Aries for exactly 5 months (SD Dec. 29th, 21* Aries), then Saturn direct August 13 at 10* Sagittarius. This interplay of subconscious emanations filtering into the consciousness demanding change versus the status quo is a repeating theme as liberation from archaic and rigid beliefs will continue against equal measures of control and domination.

Mars in balsamic phase to that Sag Saturn gets closer and closer to their conjunction and will also enter balsamic phase to Pluto on August 3rd. When the planet ruling war and impulse is finishing up 2-year cycles to heavy planets, righteous actions in the name of some personal "god" and power struggles will continue until the conjunctions. Saturn conjuncts Mars August 24th at 10* Sag and then Pluto October 19th at 15* Capricorn.

As this occurs in the fall, remember the major Capricorn themes of self-responsibility, self-determination, and self-discipline as you refine your never-ending journey to the core of the Soul.

Tension continues in this Full Moon podcast with the spiritual T-square in the mutable signs on the nodal axis. Now, add in Uranus in Aries squaring the Sun Moon in Cancer Capricorn and it becomes somewhat understandable why people appear less flexible and more willing to back themselves into their respective camps and corners, avoiding compromise and compassion.

This is the Full Moon of self-responsibility. Saturn is also is forming an applying square to the nodes and is also in a last quarter square to Neptune; a triple emphasis on the self responsibility theme.

However, when we deny that it is us and feel out of control - yes, we are the leading actor in our various personal plays and scenarios - then anger and intolerance will be projected from those unsatisfying experiences causing strife and pain.

The Sun, Mars and Chiron retrograde form a nice trine in water signs, peaking emotions. So decide if you are addicted to the tension and drama or are truly seeking relief. Breathe and know that you control the choice and the outcome on your personal journey to inner peace.

Uranus and Mars are featured this week as the most interesting planetary pair. First of all, Uranus is standing still in the sky, and the surprise planet will go stationary retrograde July 29th at 25* Aries. Mars will make its third waning inconjunct to Aries Uranus (Mars' own sign of ruler-ship) July 13th. Control vs. Freedom are the core issues to resolve with these two. Anticipate continued geo-political and institutional upsets as this aspect represents the outer adjustments we must make personally with feedback from society and authority figures. Or, simply put, our inner world may be affected by outer events.

Venus is now leading the inner planets until the conjunction with Mercury July 16th at 6* Leo. Venus in Cancer squaring Uranus in Aries will provide sharp contrasts in our experiences. Mercury and the Sun opposing Pluto demands emotional homeostasis regardless of what the world is throwing at you.

Finally, as Venus and Mercury enter Leo in the middle of next week, pay special attention to how it feels. Insecure Leo can compensate and become aggrandizing and self-promoting. Avoid the unnecessary dramas and verbal gaffes. Get ready and choose to channel the generous and naturally supportive Leo archetype on your continuing journey to the core of your Soul.

The dominant themes of power struggles and polarized nationalism are represented by Mars, now direct in the often power-hungry sign of Scorpio, and the spiritual T-square of Saturn in Sag firing up the Neptune – Jupiter opposition in Virgo-Pisces conjunct the nodal axis. The true message of the T-square is to open up to new levels of service. Watch the tendency to get warped by politicians who appeal to the base emotions of damnation, name-calling and incessant criticisms, all distortions of Virgo-Pisces.

Feelings are being worn on sleeves right now with the inner planets in Cancer and Chiron, Pallas, the South Node of the Moon and Neptune in Pisces. Ask yourself: “What makes me feel good? What makes me happy?” Considering the extremes and polarization, this is your only true guidance system to trust.

Venus will oppose Pluto and sextile Jupiter so rewards can be realized if you continue to create from a place of complete and utter self-reliance, and empower yourself and others.

Remember, Jupiter on the north node and waning trine Pluto is powering up success but you must put the genuine effort out there to move forward your dharma and realize increasing payouts from your spiritual escrow account.

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Mars, stationary direct June 29th at 23* Scorpio, will spend the entire month of July in Scorpio on its march back to Sagittarius. Resolve to now move forward confidently and overcome any residual upsets that may have arisen. Merging with, and then sharing, power is the goal. Have you gathered the inner self-reliance and found those new emerging desires through Mars retrograde?

Jupiter's waning trine to Pluto marks a reward cycle if prior efforts have been made. This is a symbol of Soul expansion. How are you re-aligning with your deepest understandings of truth?

Discovering how you really FEEL with Venus, Sun and now Mercury in Cancer will be the harbinger of this alignment and the key to increased intuition and guidance.

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