From August 21st to the 27th luckily our bicycle has more than one gear.
Changing into a better one makes the pedaling easier. Drilling down into the bare facts allows us to see what is worth our time, money, and energy. Even though the journey becomes more important than the destination, we must be careful to not get lost in trivia for its own sake.
21st – Monday – Sun Quincunx Pluto –
Our attempts to bring missing pieces into the puzzle probably will misfire unless we keep it simple. Fighting against external forces is a waste of energy. We can have rest and recharge time with friends, but it is not a good day to go to the beach. It is raining, stay covered.
22nd – Tuesday – Venus Square Jupiter, Mars Opposite Neptune, Sun Contra-parallel Saturn –
We can consider it a victory if we don’t lose too much ground. Viewing other people’s lives that have a modicum of freedom is inspiring. This is not a time to emulate them, or even engage in wishful thinking. Still, we can imagine a better day while we handle mundane tasks.
23rd – Wednesday – The Sun crosses into Virgo on the 23rd at 5:02 AM EDT, Mercury turns Retrograde –
Without any special effort, we revise our thinking. Things that seem to be certain now enter the category of maybe not. This sudden turn of events can open the door to a deep and comprehensive reevaluation of our aims. It isn’t that doors close, or that we lose interest, the shape of our lives changes, and this requires some recalibration.
24th – Thursday – Mars Trine Pluto – That extra push carries us over the finish line.
The practical effort allows us to move without too much forethought. When our aim is true we can trust our intuition. Some problems can’t be solved, but when we let go and move forward, they become irrelevant. There is no need to alter our course, we must keep moving in well-trod grooves.
25th – Friday – Venus Semi-square Mars –
Someone or something can slip away if we are not careful. To preserve our options for the future, we must slow down and observe. We can have love, express it, and still be dutiful. Events reveal aspects of our nature and personal preferences that we may need to rectify.
26th – Saturday – Don’t poke the bear.
Ham-handed attempts to clear up disagreements can leave us feeling less than diplomatic superstars. If our heart is peaceful, we can respond to overtures with love. All in all, it is still not a great day to initiate. We should let others come to us, or turn our attention toward areas where our energy will make a positive contribution.
27th – Sunday – Sun Opposite Saturn, Mars enters Libra, Mercury Contra-parallel Mars –
Channeling our effort correctly means being able to see the outcome before we move. This is not possible. However, if we accept our fallibility and remain humble, we can correct motion. The results are amazing and beyond expectations.
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